Jaffna Kings vs Galle Titans Full Commentary, Final , 8 August, 2026
COMPLETED / Final / R.Premadasa Stadium, Khettarama
123/10 (19.3 ov)
126/5 (15.5 ov)
Galle Gallants won by 5 wickets
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Player of the match
Charith Asalanka,
Galle Titans
Player of the Series
Kamil Mishara,
Jaffna Kings
Mohamed Shiraz to Sam Harper, 1 run, An accurately pitched inswinger on the leg stump, Sam Harper hangs in the crease to make a confident push, sending the ball towards short fine leg for 1 run.
Mohamed Shiraz to Thomas Fraser Rogers, 5 wide, Wide Ball !! inswinger, good length, That sails wide of the leg stump, Thomas Fraser Rogers left the ball. It gets past the keeper, and the ball raced away to the boundary for four. Misfielding has cost them runs
Mohamed Shiraz to Thomas Fraser Rogers, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, tries to play but misses to get the bat on it.
Mohamed Shiraz to Thomas Fraser Rogers, 1 run, An accurately pitched outswinger on the stumps, Thomas Fraser Rogers hangs in the crease to make a confident cut, sending the ball towards deep point for 1 run.
Sam Harper c T Mathews b M Shiraz 1 (2) Mohamed Shiraz to Sam Harper, no run, c T Mathews b M Shiraz, Caught out !! bouncer, back of length, on the off stump, Sam Harper hangs in the crease, takes a big risk by attempting pull towards deep square leg, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Traveen Mathews, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Sam Harper. Outstanding catch!! It looks like a six but fell short of boundary and taken, gone
Mohamed Shiraz to Charith Asalanka, 2 runs, An accurately pitched outswinger on the stumps, Charith Asalanka hangs in the crease to make a confident cut, sending the ball towards deep point for 2 runs.
Mohamed Shiraz to Charith Asalanka, no run, Dot ball !! slower ball, good length, on the off stump, Charith Asalanka 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.
End of over 1 (9 runs)
Traveen Mathews to Thomas Fraser Rogers, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, Thomas Fraser Rogers hangs in the crease to make a confident chip shot, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Charith Asalanka c K Nafay b T Mathews 2 (3) Traveen Mathews to Charith Asalanka, no run, c K Nafay b T Mathews, Caught out!! off break ball good length on the off stump, Charith Asalanka hangs in the crease to take the gamble with sloge sweep towards deep mid wicket, in the air!! and is perfectly caught by Khawaja Nafay. Leading to a soft dismissal.
Traveen Mathews to Dinura Kalupahana, 1 run, Traveen Mathews delivers off break ball at good length, Dinura Kalupahana hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at short cover for 1 run.
Traveen Mathews to Thomas Fraser Rogers, 1 run, Thomas Fraser Rogers hangs in the crease to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 1 run.
Traveen Mathews to Dinura Kalupahana, Four, Four !! arm ball, full length, on the off stump. Dinura Kalupahana hangs in the crease, hits drive in the gap towards long on, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Traveen Mathews to Dinura Kalupahana, Four, Four !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Dinura Kalupahana hangs in the crease, plays flick shot in the air to deep fine leg. Ball finds the ropes for four.
End of over 2 (11 runs)
Mohamed Shiraz to Thomas Fraser Rogers, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot.
Mohamed Shiraz to Thomas Fraser Rogers, no run, Dot ball !! slower ball, good length, on the stumps, Thomas Fraser Rogers hangs in the crease, tucks push toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
Mohamed Shiraz to Thomas Fraser Rogers, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Thomas Fraser Rogers hangs in the crease and slash drive towards short fine leg, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Mohamed Shiraz to Thomas Fraser Rogers, Four, Four !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Thomas Fraser Rogers goes back and caresses cut to third man, it raced away to the fence for four. Misfielding has cost them runs
Mohamed Shiraz to Thomas Fraser Rogers, 1 run, An accurately pitched inswinger on the stumps, Thomas Fraser Rogers hangs in the crease to make a confident drive, sending the ball towards deep cover for 1 run.
Mohamed Shiraz to Dinura Kalupahana, Four, Four !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Dinura Kalupahana goes forward, plays inside out shot, gets an edge!, in the air to third man. Ball finds the ropes for four.
End of over 3 (9 runs)
Lizaad Williams to Thomas Fraser Rogers, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Thomas Fraser Rogers hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at mid off, who halts the ball.
Lizaad Williams to Thomas Fraser Rogers, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Thomas Fraser Rogers hangs in the crease, hits it to the long off, goes couple of bounces into the fence for a boundary.
Lizaad Williams to Thomas Fraser Rogers, Four, Four !! fast ball, back of length, on the stumps, Thomas Fraser Rogers hangs in the crease and caresses pull to deep mid wicket, it raced away to the fence for four.
Lizaad Williams to Thomas Fraser Rogers, 1 run, Thomas Fraser Rogers hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards mid on for 1 run.
Lizaad Williams to Dinura Kalupahana, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, tries to play but misses to get the bat on it.
Lizaad Williams to Dinura Kalupahana, no run, Dot ball !! bouncer, back of length, on the stumps, Dinura Kalupahana 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.
End of over 4 (9 runs)
Shakib Al Hasan to Thomas Fraser Rogers, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Thomas Fraser Rogers goes back, tucks cut toward the fielder at point, who halts the ball.
Shakib Al Hasan to Thomas Fraser Rogers, 1 run, Thomas Fraser Rogers hangs in the crease to take off break ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 1 run.
Shakib Al Hasan to Dinura Kalupahana, Four, Four !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Short and well outside the stumps. Dinura Kalupahana goes back, it to the deep mid wicket, races away and finds the boundary.
Shakib Al Hasan to Dinura Kalupahana, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Dinura Kalupahana hangs in the crease, aims to slam it, but deflect off the pads. Batter steals a leg bye for 1 run.
Shakib Al Hasan to Thomas Fraser Rogers, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Thomas Fraser Rogers hangs in the crease, tucks push toward the fielder at mid off, who halts the ball.
Shakib Al Hasan to Thomas Fraser Rogers, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot to the short cover.
End of over 5 (6 runs)
Mohamed Shiraz to Dinura Kalupahana, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Dinura Kalupahana hangs in the crease to make a confident push, sending the ball towards short cover for 1 run.
Mohamed Shiraz to Thomas Fraser Rogers, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, tries to play but misses to get the bat on it.
Mohamed Shiraz to Thomas Fraser Rogers, Four, Four !! outswinger, good length, on the stumps, Thomas Fraser Rogers hangs in the crease and caresses cut to third man, it raced away to the fence for four.
Mohamed Shiraz to Thomas Fraser Rogers, 1 run, An accurately pitched outswinger on the off stump, Thomas Fraser Rogers hangs in the crease to make a confident cut, sending the ball towards third man for 1 run.
Mohamed Shiraz to Dinura Kalupahana, no run, Dot ball !! bouncer, back of length, on the stumps, Dinura Kalupahana goes back, tucks pull toward the fielder at short fine leg, who halts the ball.
Mohamed Shiraz to Dinura Kalupahana, 1 run, Dinura Kalupahana hangs in the crease to take fast ball of back of length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident hook that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.
End of over 6 (7 runs)
Dunith Wellalage to Dinura Kalupahana, Four, Four !! arm ball, good length, on the off stump, Short and well outside the off stump. Dinura Kalupahana hangs in the crease, it to the long off, races away and finds the boundary.
Dunith Wellalage to Dinura Kalupahana, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, Dinura Kalupahana hangs in the crease to make a confident punch, sending the ball towards deep cover for 1 run.
Dunith Wellalage to Thomas Fraser Rogers, 1 run, Thomas Fraser Rogers goes back to take arm ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Dunith Wellalage to Dinura Kalupahana, 1 run, An accurately pitched arm ball on the off stump, Dinura Kalupahana hangs in the crease to make a confident push, sending the ball towards short cover for 1 run.
Dunith Wellalage to Thomas Fraser Rogers, Four, Four !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump. Thomas Fraser Rogers goes back, hits pull in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Dunith Wellalage to Thomas Fraser Rogers, 2 runs, off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Thomas Fraser Rogers goes forward to make a room for himself and hits it towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
End of over 7 (13 runs)
Zahoor Khan to Dinura Kalupahana, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Dinura Kalupahana hangs in the crease to make a confident pull, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Zahoor Khan to Thomas Fraser Rogers, 1 run, Thomas Fraser Rogers hangs in the crease to take slower ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards slip for 1 run.
Zahoor Khan to Dinura Kalupahana, Four, Four !! bouncer, back of length, on the off stump, Dinura Kalupahana hangs in the crease and caresses pull to deep mid wicket, it raced away to the fence for four.
Zahoor Khan to Dinura Kalupahana, 1 run, An accurately pitched slower ball on the off stump, Dinura Kalupahana goes forward to make a confident push, sending the ball towards short cover for 1 run.
Zahoor Khan to Thomas Fraser Rogers, 2 runs, Thomas Fraser Rogers hangs in the crease to take slower ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident inside out shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 2 runs.
Zahoor Khan to Thomas Fraser Rogers, 1 run, An accurately pitched slower ball on the stumps, Thomas Fraser Rogers hangs in the crease to make a confident push, sending the ball towards short mid wicket for 1 run.
End of over 8 (10 runs)
Tom Fraser Rogers c D Wellalage b S Al Hasan 34 (27) Shakib Al Hasan to Thomas Fraser Rogers, no run, c D Wellalage b S Al Hasan, Caught out !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Thomas Fraser Rogers hangs in the crease, takes a big risk by attempting sloge sweep towards long on, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Dunith Wellalage, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Thomas Fraser Rogers.
Shakib Al Hasan to Chamika Karunaratne, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Chamika Karunaratne hangs in the crease, tucks push toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who halts the ball.
Shakib Al Hasan to Chamika Karunaratne, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Chamika Karunaratne goes back and slash punch towards mid on, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Shakib Al Hasan to Chamika Karunaratne, 1 run, Chamika Karunaratne hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed chip shot off an off break ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.
Shakib Al Hasan to Dinura Kalupahana, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the off stump, goes back, plays cut to the short cover.
Dinura Kalupahana b S Al Hasan 31 (19) Shakib Al Hasan to Dinura Kalupahana, no run, b S Al Hasan, Bowled out !! top spinner, good length, on the stumps, A bold move from Dinura Kalupahana as batter goes back, plays it, but it proves to be batter's downfall. The ball crashes into stumps, and the stumps are rattled. Bowled out!
End of over 9 (1 runs)
Lizaad Williams to Chamika Karunaratne, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, goes back, plays defensive shot to the short cover.
Lizaad Williams to Chamika Karunaratne, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Chamika Karunaratne 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.
Lizaad Williams to Chamika Karunaratne, Four, Four !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Chamika Karunaratne hangs in the crease, plays cut in the air to deep cover. Ball finds the ropes for four.
Lizaad Williams to Chamika Karunaratne, 2 runs, inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Chamika Karunaratne hangs in the crease to make a room for himself and hits it towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
Lizaad Williams to Chamika Karunaratne, 2 runs, Chamika Karunaratne hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards point for 2 runs. Overthrow and garnered a double run
Lizaad Williams to Chamika Karunaratne, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Chamika Karunaratne hangs in the crease to make a confident push, sending the ball towards short mid wicket for 1 run.
End of over 10 (9 runs)
Shakib Al Hasan to Chamika Karunaratne, 1 run, Chamika Karunaratne goes back to take off break ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident punch that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.
Shakib Al Hasan to Sahan Arachchige, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the off stump, Sahan Arachchige hangs in the crease, tucks drive toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
Shakib Al Hasan to Sahan Arachchige, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Sahan Arachchige goes back and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Shakib Al Hasan to Sahan Arachchige, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Sahan Arachchige 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.
Shakib Al Hasan to Sahan Arachchige, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, plays sweep to the square leg.
Shakib Al Hasan to Sahan Arachchige, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Sahan Arachchige hangs in the crease to make a confident sweep, but gets an edge, and the ball goes towards short fine leg for 1 run.
End of over 11 (2 runs)
Lizaad Williams to Sahan Arachchige, 1 run, Sahan Arachchige hangs in the crease to take inswinger of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards mid on for 1 run.
Lizaad Williams to Chamika Karunaratne, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Chamika Karunaratne hangs in the crease to make a confident push, sending the ball towards short cover for 1 run.
Lizaad Williams to Sahan Arachchige, 2 runs, Sahan Arachchige goes back to take fast ball of back of length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
Lizaad Williams to Sahan Arachchige, 1 run, Sahan Arachchige hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed drive off an slower ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.
Lizaad Williams to Chamika Karunaratne, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Chamika Karunaratne hangs in the crease to make a confident chip shot, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Lizaad Williams to Sahan Arachchige, 1 run, Sahan Arachchige hangs in the crease to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.
End of over 12 (7 runs)
Dunith Wellalage to Sahan Arachchige, Four, Four !! off break ball, good length, on the leg stump, Sahan Arachchige goes back and caresses pull to deep fine leg, it raced away to the fence for four.
Dunith Wellalage to Sahan Arachchige, 1 run, Sahan Arachchige hangs in the crease to take arm ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident sweep that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Dunith Wellalage to Chamika Karunaratne, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, goes back, tries to play but misses to get the bat on it.
Dunith Wellalage to Chamika Karunaratne, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the leg stump, Chamika Karunaratne goes back, tucks drive toward the fielder at mid off, who halts the ball. Excellent fielding effort by the bowler.
Dunith Wellalage to Chamika Karunaratne, 1 run, Chamika Karunaratne hangs in the crease to take off break ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident chip shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Dunith Wellalage to Sahan Arachchige, 1 run, Sahan Arachchige goes back and plays a well-timed punch 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 long on for 1 run.
End of over 13 (7 runs)
Traveen Mathews to Sahan Arachchige, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Sahan Arachchige hangs in the crease to make a confident sweep, sending the ball towards deep square leg for 1 run.
Traveen Mathews to Chamika Karunaratne, 2 runs, Traveen Mathews delivers off break ball at good length, Chamika Karunaratne hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep point for 2 runs.
Chamika Karunaratne c Z Khan b T Mathews 16 (17) Traveen Mathews to Chamika Karunaratne, no run, c Z Khan b T Mathews, Caught out !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Chamika Karunaratne hangs in the crease and takes a big risk by attempting sloge sweep towards slip, edged!! and flies straight to Zahoor Khan, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Chamika Karunaratne.
Traveen Mathews to Dasun Shanaka, 1 run, off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Dasun Shanaka hangs in the crease to make a room for himself and hits it towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Traveen Mathews to Sahan Arachchige, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, plays push to the mid off.
Traveen Mathews to Sahan Arachchige, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Sahan Arachchige hangs in the crease and strives to hit defensive shot, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.
End of over 14 (4 runs)
Shakib Al Hasan to Dasun Shanaka, Four, Four !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Dasun Shanaka hangs in the crease and caresses sweep to deep fine leg, it raced away to the fence for four.
Shakib Al Hasan to Dasun Shanaka, 1 run, An accurately pitched arm ball on the stumps, Dasun Shanaka goes forward to make a confident sweep, sending the ball towards deep square leg for 1 run.
Shakib Al Hasan to Sahan Arachchige, 1 run, Sahan Arachchige hangs in the crease to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident reverse sweep that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.
Shakib Al Hasan to Dasun Shanaka, 1 run, Dasun Shanaka goes back to take off break ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident punch that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Shakib Al Hasan to Sahan Arachchige, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, goes back, plays punch to the short cover.
Shakib Al Hasan to Sahan Arachchige, no run, Dot ball !! carrom ball, full length, on the leg stump, hangs in the crease, tried sweep but fails to get bat on it.
End of over 15 (7 runs)
Lizaad Williams to Dasun Shanaka, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Dasun Shanaka hangs in the crease to make a confident push, sending the ball towards slip for 1 run.
Lizaad Williams to Sahan Arachchige, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! inswinger, full length, on the leg stump, Sahan Arachchige goes back, aims to slam it, but deflect off the pads. Batter steals a leg bye for 1 run.
Lizaad Williams to Dasun Shanaka, 1 no ball, No ball !! bouncer, back of length, on the off stump, Dasun Shanaka hangs in the crease, slams the ball towards , umpire calls a no ball as Lizaad Williams overstepped the crease. Hold on tight! Free Hit is coming up!
Lizaad Williams to Dasun Shanaka, 2 runs, Lizaad Williams delivers fast ball at good length, Dasun Shanaka hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at long on for 2 runs.
Lizaad Williams to Dasun Shanaka, Four, Four !! bouncer, back of length, on the stumps, Dasun Shanaka goes back, plays uppercut in the air to deep fine leg. Ball finds the ropes for four.
Lizaad Williams to Dasun Shanaka, Six, Six !! What a delivery! outswinger lands right on the off stump, Dasun Shanaka hangs in the crease, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers cut sending it flying to the third man region for a remarkable Maximum!
Mohamed Shiraz to Sam Harper, 1 run, An accurately pitched inswinger on the leg stump, Sam Harper hangs in the crease to make a confident push, sending the ball towards short fine leg for 1 run.
Mohamed Shiraz to Thomas Fraser Rogers, 5 wide, Wide Ball !! inswinger, good length, That sails wide of the leg stump, Thomas Fraser Rogers left the ball. It gets past the keeper, and the ball raced away to the boundary for four. Misfielding has cost them runs
Mohamed Shiraz to Thomas Fraser Rogers, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, tries to play but misses to get the bat on it.
Mohamed Shiraz to Thomas Fraser Rogers, 1 run, An accurately pitched outswinger on the stumps, Thomas Fraser Rogers hangs in the crease to make a confident cut, sending the ball towards deep point for 1 run.
Sam Harper c T Mathews b M Shiraz 1 (2) Mohamed Shiraz to Sam Harper, no run, c T Mathews b M Shiraz, Caught out !! bouncer, back of length, on the off stump, Sam Harper hangs in the crease, takes a big risk by attempting pull towards deep square leg, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Traveen Mathews, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Sam Harper. Outstanding catch!! It looks like a six but fell short of boundary and taken, gone
Mohamed Shiraz to Charith Asalanka, 2 runs, An accurately pitched outswinger on the stumps, Charith Asalanka hangs in the crease to make a confident cut, sending the ball towards deep point for 2 runs.
Mohamed Shiraz to Charith Asalanka, no run, Dot ball !! slower ball, good length, on the off stump, Charith Asalanka 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.
End of over 1 (9 runs)
Traveen Mathews to Thomas Fraser Rogers, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, Thomas Fraser Rogers hangs in the crease to make a confident chip shot, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Charith Asalanka c K Nafay b T Mathews 2 (3) Traveen Mathews to Charith Asalanka, no run, c K Nafay b T Mathews, Caught out!! off break ball good length on the off stump, Charith Asalanka hangs in the crease to take the gamble with sloge sweep towards deep mid wicket, in the air!! and is perfectly caught by Khawaja Nafay. Leading to a soft dismissal.
Traveen Mathews to Dinura Kalupahana, 1 run, Traveen Mathews delivers off break ball at good length, Dinura Kalupahana hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at short cover for 1 run.
Traveen Mathews to Thomas Fraser Rogers, 1 run, Thomas Fraser Rogers hangs in the crease to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 1 run.
Traveen Mathews to Dinura Kalupahana, Four, Four !! arm ball, full length, on the off stump. Dinura Kalupahana hangs in the crease, hits drive in the gap towards long on, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Traveen Mathews to Dinura Kalupahana, Four, Four !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Dinura Kalupahana hangs in the crease, plays flick shot in the air to deep fine leg. Ball finds the ropes for four.
End of over 2 (11 runs)
Mohamed Shiraz to Thomas Fraser Rogers, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot.
Mohamed Shiraz to Thomas Fraser Rogers, no run, Dot ball !! slower ball, good length, on the stumps, Thomas Fraser Rogers hangs in the crease, tucks push toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
Mohamed Shiraz to Thomas Fraser Rogers, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Thomas Fraser Rogers hangs in the crease and slash drive towards short fine leg, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Mohamed Shiraz to Thomas Fraser Rogers, Four, Four !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Thomas Fraser Rogers goes back and caresses cut to third man, it raced away to the fence for four. Misfielding has cost them runs
Mohamed Shiraz to Thomas Fraser Rogers, 1 run, An accurately pitched inswinger on the stumps, Thomas Fraser Rogers hangs in the crease to make a confident drive, sending the ball towards deep cover for 1 run.
Mohamed Shiraz to Dinura Kalupahana, Four, Four !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Dinura Kalupahana goes forward, plays inside out shot, gets an edge!, in the air to third man. Ball finds the ropes for four.
End of over 3 (9 runs)
Lizaad Williams to Thomas Fraser Rogers, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Thomas Fraser Rogers hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at mid off, who halts the ball.
Lizaad Williams to Thomas Fraser Rogers, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Thomas Fraser Rogers hangs in the crease, hits it to the long off, goes couple of bounces into the fence for a boundary.
Lizaad Williams to Thomas Fraser Rogers, Four, Four !! fast ball, back of length, on the stumps, Thomas Fraser Rogers hangs in the crease and caresses pull to deep mid wicket, it raced away to the fence for four.
Lizaad Williams to Thomas Fraser Rogers, 1 run, Thomas Fraser Rogers hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards mid on for 1 run.
Lizaad Williams to Dinura Kalupahana, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, tries to play but misses to get the bat on it.
Lizaad Williams to Dinura Kalupahana, no run, Dot ball !! bouncer, back of length, on the stumps, Dinura Kalupahana 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.
End of over 4 (9 runs)
Shakib Al Hasan to Thomas Fraser Rogers, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Thomas Fraser Rogers goes back, tucks cut toward the fielder at point, who halts the ball.
Shakib Al Hasan to Thomas Fraser Rogers, 1 run, Thomas Fraser Rogers hangs in the crease to take off break ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 1 run.
Shakib Al Hasan to Dinura Kalupahana, Four, Four !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Short and well outside the stumps. Dinura Kalupahana goes back, it to the deep mid wicket, races away and finds the boundary.
Shakib Al Hasan to Dinura Kalupahana, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Dinura Kalupahana hangs in the crease, aims to slam it, but deflect off the pads. Batter steals a leg bye for 1 run.
Shakib Al Hasan to Thomas Fraser Rogers, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Thomas Fraser Rogers hangs in the crease, tucks push toward the fielder at mid off, who halts the ball.
Shakib Al Hasan to Thomas Fraser Rogers, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot to the short cover.
End of over 5 (6 runs)
Mohamed Shiraz to Dinura Kalupahana, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Dinura Kalupahana hangs in the crease to make a confident push, sending the ball towards short cover for 1 run.
Mohamed Shiraz to Thomas Fraser Rogers, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, tries to play but misses to get the bat on it.
Mohamed Shiraz to Thomas Fraser Rogers, Four, Four !! outswinger, good length, on the stumps, Thomas Fraser Rogers hangs in the crease and caresses cut to third man, it raced away to the fence for four.
Mohamed Shiraz to Thomas Fraser Rogers, 1 run, An accurately pitched outswinger on the off stump, Thomas Fraser Rogers hangs in the crease to make a confident cut, sending the ball towards third man for 1 run.
Mohamed Shiraz to Dinura Kalupahana, no run, Dot ball !! bouncer, back of length, on the stumps, Dinura Kalupahana goes back, tucks pull toward the fielder at short fine leg, who halts the ball.
Mohamed Shiraz to Dinura Kalupahana, 1 run, Dinura Kalupahana hangs in the crease to take fast ball of back of length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident hook that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.
End of over 6 (7 runs)
Dunith Wellalage to Dinura Kalupahana, Four, Four !! arm ball, good length, on the off stump, Short and well outside the off stump. Dinura Kalupahana hangs in the crease, it to the long off, races away and finds the boundary.
Dunith Wellalage to Dinura Kalupahana, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, Dinura Kalupahana hangs in the crease to make a confident punch, sending the ball towards deep cover for 1 run.
Dunith Wellalage to Thomas Fraser Rogers, 1 run, Thomas Fraser Rogers goes back to take arm ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Dunith Wellalage to Dinura Kalupahana, 1 run, An accurately pitched arm ball on the off stump, Dinura Kalupahana hangs in the crease to make a confident push, sending the ball towards short cover for 1 run.
Dunith Wellalage to Thomas Fraser Rogers, Four, Four !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump. Thomas Fraser Rogers goes back, hits pull in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Dunith Wellalage to Thomas Fraser Rogers, 2 runs, off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Thomas Fraser Rogers goes forward to make a room for himself and hits it towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
End of over 7 (13 runs)
Zahoor Khan to Dinura Kalupahana, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Dinura Kalupahana hangs in the crease to make a confident pull, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Zahoor Khan to Thomas Fraser Rogers, 1 run, Thomas Fraser Rogers hangs in the crease to take slower ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards slip for 1 run.
Zahoor Khan to Dinura Kalupahana, Four, Four !! bouncer, back of length, on the off stump, Dinura Kalupahana hangs in the crease and caresses pull to deep mid wicket, it raced away to the fence for four.
Zahoor Khan to Dinura Kalupahana, 1 run, An accurately pitched slower ball on the off stump, Dinura Kalupahana goes forward to make a confident push, sending the ball towards short cover for 1 run.
Zahoor Khan to Thomas Fraser Rogers, 2 runs, Thomas Fraser Rogers hangs in the crease to take slower ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident inside out shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 2 runs.
Zahoor Khan to Thomas Fraser Rogers, 1 run, An accurately pitched slower ball on the stumps, Thomas Fraser Rogers hangs in the crease to make a confident push, sending the ball towards short mid wicket for 1 run.
End of over 8 (10 runs)
Tom Fraser Rogers c D Wellalage b S Al Hasan 34 (27) Shakib Al Hasan to Thomas Fraser Rogers, no run, c D Wellalage b S Al Hasan, Caught out !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Thomas Fraser Rogers hangs in the crease, takes a big risk by attempting sloge sweep towards long on, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Dunith Wellalage, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Thomas Fraser Rogers.
Shakib Al Hasan to Chamika Karunaratne, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Chamika Karunaratne hangs in the crease, tucks push toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who halts the ball.
Shakib Al Hasan to Chamika Karunaratne, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Chamika Karunaratne goes back and slash punch towards mid on, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Shakib Al Hasan to Chamika Karunaratne, 1 run, Chamika Karunaratne hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed chip shot off an off break ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.
Shakib Al Hasan to Dinura Kalupahana, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the off stump, goes back, plays cut to the short cover.
Dinura Kalupahana b S Al Hasan 31 (19) Shakib Al Hasan to Dinura Kalupahana, no run, b S Al Hasan, Bowled out !! top spinner, good length, on the stumps, A bold move from Dinura Kalupahana as batter goes back, plays it, but it proves to be batter's downfall. The ball crashes into stumps, and the stumps are rattled. Bowled out!
End of over 9 (1 runs)
Lizaad Williams to Chamika Karunaratne, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, goes back, plays defensive shot to the short cover.
Lizaad Williams to Chamika Karunaratne, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Chamika Karunaratne 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.
Lizaad Williams to Chamika Karunaratne, Four, Four !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Chamika Karunaratne hangs in the crease, plays cut in the air to deep cover. Ball finds the ropes for four.
Lizaad Williams to Chamika Karunaratne, 2 runs, inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Chamika Karunaratne hangs in the crease to make a room for himself and hits it towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
Lizaad Williams to Chamika Karunaratne, 2 runs, Chamika Karunaratne hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards point for 2 runs. Overthrow and garnered a double run
Lizaad Williams to Chamika Karunaratne, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Chamika Karunaratne hangs in the crease to make a confident push, sending the ball towards short mid wicket for 1 run.
End of over 10 (9 runs)
Shakib Al Hasan to Chamika Karunaratne, 1 run, Chamika Karunaratne goes back to take off break ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident punch that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.
Shakib Al Hasan to Sahan Arachchige, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the off stump, Sahan Arachchige hangs in the crease, tucks drive toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
Shakib Al Hasan to Sahan Arachchige, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Sahan Arachchige goes back and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Shakib Al Hasan to Sahan Arachchige, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Sahan Arachchige 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.
Shakib Al Hasan to Sahan Arachchige, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, plays sweep to the square leg.
Shakib Al Hasan to Sahan Arachchige, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Sahan Arachchige hangs in the crease to make a confident sweep, but gets an edge, and the ball goes towards short fine leg for 1 run.
End of over 11 (2 runs)
Lizaad Williams to Sahan Arachchige, 1 run, Sahan Arachchige hangs in the crease to take inswinger of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards mid on for 1 run.
Lizaad Williams to Chamika Karunaratne, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Chamika Karunaratne hangs in the crease to make a confident push, sending the ball towards short cover for 1 run.
Lizaad Williams to Sahan Arachchige, 2 runs, Sahan Arachchige goes back to take fast ball of back of length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
Lizaad Williams to Sahan Arachchige, 1 run, Sahan Arachchige hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed drive off an slower ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.
Lizaad Williams to Chamika Karunaratne, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Chamika Karunaratne hangs in the crease to make a confident chip shot, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Lizaad Williams to Sahan Arachchige, 1 run, Sahan Arachchige hangs in the crease to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.
End of over 12 (7 runs)
Dunith Wellalage to Sahan Arachchige, Four, Four !! off break ball, good length, on the leg stump, Sahan Arachchige goes back and caresses pull to deep fine leg, it raced away to the fence for four.
Dunith Wellalage to Sahan Arachchige, 1 run, Sahan Arachchige hangs in the crease to take arm ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident sweep that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Dunith Wellalage to Chamika Karunaratne, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, goes back, tries to play but misses to get the bat on it.
Dunith Wellalage to Chamika Karunaratne, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the leg stump, Chamika Karunaratne goes back, tucks drive toward the fielder at mid off, who halts the ball. Excellent fielding effort by the bowler.
Dunith Wellalage to Chamika Karunaratne, 1 run, Chamika Karunaratne hangs in the crease to take off break ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident chip shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Dunith Wellalage to Sahan Arachchige, 1 run, Sahan Arachchige goes back and plays a well-timed punch 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 long on for 1 run.
End of over 13 (7 runs)
Traveen Mathews to Sahan Arachchige, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Sahan Arachchige hangs in the crease to make a confident sweep, sending the ball towards deep square leg for 1 run.
Traveen Mathews to Chamika Karunaratne, 2 runs, Traveen Mathews delivers off break ball at good length, Chamika Karunaratne hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep point for 2 runs.
Chamika Karunaratne c Z Khan b T Mathews 16 (17) Traveen Mathews to Chamika Karunaratne, no run, c Z Khan b T Mathews, Caught out !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Chamika Karunaratne hangs in the crease and takes a big risk by attempting sloge sweep towards slip, edged!! and flies straight to Zahoor Khan, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Chamika Karunaratne.
Traveen Mathews to Dasun Shanaka, 1 run, off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Dasun Shanaka hangs in the crease to make a room for himself and hits it towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Traveen Mathews to Sahan Arachchige, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, plays push to the mid off.
Traveen Mathews to Sahan Arachchige, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Sahan Arachchige hangs in the crease and strives to hit defensive shot, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.
End of over 14 (4 runs)
Shakib Al Hasan to Dasun Shanaka, Four, Four !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Dasun Shanaka hangs in the crease and caresses sweep to deep fine leg, it raced away to the fence for four.
Shakib Al Hasan to Dasun Shanaka, 1 run, An accurately pitched arm ball on the stumps, Dasun Shanaka goes forward to make a confident sweep, sending the ball towards deep square leg for 1 run.
Shakib Al Hasan to Sahan Arachchige, 1 run, Sahan Arachchige hangs in the crease to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident reverse sweep that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.
Shakib Al Hasan to Dasun Shanaka, 1 run, Dasun Shanaka goes back to take off break ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident punch that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Shakib Al Hasan to Sahan Arachchige, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, goes back, plays punch to the short cover.
Shakib Al Hasan to Sahan Arachchige, no run, Dot ball !! carrom ball, full length, on the leg stump, hangs in the crease, tried sweep but fails to get bat on it.
End of over 15 (7 runs)
Lizaad Williams to Dasun Shanaka, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Dasun Shanaka hangs in the crease to make a confident push, sending the ball towards slip for 1 run.
Lizaad Williams to Sahan Arachchige, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! inswinger, full length, on the leg stump, Sahan Arachchige goes back, aims to slam it, but deflect off the pads. Batter steals a leg bye for 1 run.
Lizaad Williams to Dasun Shanaka, 1 no ball, No ball !! bouncer, back of length, on the off stump, Dasun Shanaka hangs in the crease, slams the ball towards , umpire calls a no ball as Lizaad Williams overstepped the crease. Hold on tight! Free Hit is coming up!
Lizaad Williams to Dasun Shanaka, 2 runs, Lizaad Williams delivers fast ball at good length, Dasun Shanaka hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at long on for 2 runs.
Lizaad Williams to Dasun Shanaka, Four, Four !! bouncer, back of length, on the stumps, Dasun Shanaka goes back, plays uppercut in the air to deep fine leg. Ball finds the ropes for four.
Lizaad Williams to Dasun Shanaka, Six, Six !! What a delivery! outswinger lands right on the off stump, Dasun Shanaka hangs in the crease, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers cut sending it flying to the third man region for a remarkable Maximum!