Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe Full Commentary, 3rd ODI, 11 January, 2024
COMPLETED / 3rd ODI / R.Premadasa Stadium, Khettarama
97/2 (16.4 ov)
96/10 (22.5 ov)
Sri Lanka won by 8 wickets (D/L method)
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Player of the match
Wanindu Hasaranga,
Sri Lanka
Player of the Series
Angelo Mathews,
Sri Lanka
Richard Ngarava to Shevon Daniel, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Shevon Daniel hangs in the crease, swats it, but the ball slides off the body, batter is quick to avail this leg bye for 1 run.
Richard Ngarava to Avishka Fernando, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Avishka Fernando hangs in the crease, trying to hit cut, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.
Richard Ngarava to Avishka Fernando, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Avishka Fernando hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who halts the ball.
Richard Ngarava to Avishka Fernando, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Avishka Fernando hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who halts the ball.
Avishka Fernando c J Gumbie b R Ngarava 0 (4) Richard Ngarava to Avishka Fernando, no run, c J Gumbie b R Ngarava, Caught out !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Avishka Fernando goes forward, strikes the ball hard, edged!! and sails to Joylord Gumbie, who makes no mistake in taking a clean catch, batter has to depart. Remarkable fielding display by the keeper.
Richard Ngarava to Kusal Mendis, 3 runs, Kusal Mendis goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 3 runs.
End of over 1 (4 runs)
Blessing Muzarabani to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis goes forward to make a room for himself, but left it alone for the keeper to collect at the last moment.
Blessing Muzarabani to Kusal Mendis, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball good length on the stumps, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Kusal Mendis with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.
Blessing Muzarabani to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis goes forward to make a room for himself, but left it alone for the keeper to collect at the last moment.
Blessing Muzarabani to Kusal Mendis, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps. Kusal Mendis goes forward, hits sloge sweep in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Blessing Muzarabani to Kusal Mendis, 2 runs, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Kusal Mendis goes forward to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep square leg for 2 runs.
Blessing Muzarabani to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards third man for 1 run.
Blessing Muzarabani to Shevon Daniel, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Shevon Daniel goes forward and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
End of over 2 (8 runs)
Richard Ngarava to Kusal Mendis, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis goes forward, plays inside out shot in the air to deep cover. Ball finds the ropes for four.
Richard Ngarava to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis goes forward to make a room for himself, but left it alone for the keeper to collect at the last moment.
Richard Ngarava to Kusal Mendis, Six, Six !! fast ball is delivered on the off stump, full length, Kusal Mendis goes forward, displays great skill by powering inside out shot to deep cover for a magnificent Maximum!
Richard Ngarava to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis goes forward, trying to hit defensive shot, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.
Richard Ngarava to Kusal Mendis, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump. Kusal Mendis goes forward, hits inside out shot in the gap towards long on, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Richard Ngarava to Kusal Mendis, 2 runs, Kusal Mendis goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
End of over 3 (16 runs)
Blessing Muzarabani to Shevon Daniel, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Shevon Daniel goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Blessing Muzarabani to Shevon Daniel, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump. Shevon Daniel goes forward, hits inside out shot in the gap towards deep point, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Blessing Muzarabani to Shevon Daniel, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Shevon Daniel goes forward, trying to hit inside out shot, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.
Blessing Muzarabani to Shevon Daniel, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Shevon Daniel goes forward to make a room for himself, but left it alone for the keeper to collect at the last moment.
Blessing Muzarabani to Shevon Daniel, 1 run, Shevon Daniel goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards square leg for 1 run.
Blessing Muzarabani to Kusal Mendis, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Kusal Mendis goes forward, swats sloge sweep, but the ball slides off the body, batter is quick to avail this leg bye for 1 run.
End of over 4 (6 runs)
Richard Ngarava to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis goes forward to make a room for himself, but left it alone for the keeper to collect at the last moment.
Richard Ngarava to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the stumps, Kusal Mendis goes forward to make a room for himself, but left it alone for the keeper to collect at the last moment.
Richard Ngarava to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards short mid wicket for 1 run.
Richard Ngarava to Shevon Daniel, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Shevon Daniel goes forward and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Richard Ngarava to Shevon Daniel, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Shevon Daniel goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Richard Ngarava to Shevon Daniel, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Shevon Daniel goes forward to make a room for himself, but left it alone for the keeper to collect at the last moment.
End of over 5 (1 runs)
Blessing Muzarabani to Kusal Mendis, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Kusal Mendis goes forward and caresses flick shot to deep mid wicket, it raced away to the fence for four.
Blessing Muzarabani to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Kusal Mendis goes forward and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Blessing Muzarabani to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis goes forward and strives to hit inside out shot, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.
Blessing Muzarabani to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis goes forward and plays a well-timed inside out shot off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at third man for 1 run.
Blessing Muzarabani to Shevon Daniel, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Shevon Daniel goes forward to make a room for himself, but left it alone for the keeper to collect at the last moment.
Blessing Muzarabani to Shevon Daniel, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Shevon Daniel goes forward to make a room for himself, but left it alone for the keeper to collect at the last moment.
End of over 6 (5 runs)
Sikandar Raza to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis goes forward to take arm ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.
Sikandar Raza to Shevon Daniel, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the stumps, Shevon Daniel goes forward and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Sikandar Raza to Shevon Daniel, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the off stump, Shevon Daniel goes forward and slash inside out shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Sikandar Raza to Shevon Daniel, 1 run, Shevon Daniel goes forward to take arm ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards square leg for 1 run.
Sikandar Raza to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the stumps, Kusal Mendis goes forward and slash flick shot towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Sikandar Raza to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis goes forward to take arm ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident inside out shot that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.
End of over 7 (3 runs)
Blessing Muzarabani to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards short mid wicket for 1 run.
Blessing Muzarabani to Shevon Daniel, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Shevon Daniel goes forward, trying to hit inside out shot, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.
Blessing Muzarabani to Shevon Daniel, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Shevon Daniel goes forward and slash flick shot towards mid on, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Blessing Muzarabani to Shevon Daniel, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Shevon Daniel goes forward to make a confident inside out shot, sending the ball towards deep cover for 1 run.
Blessing Muzarabani to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis goes forward to make a room for himself, but left it alone for the keeper to collect at the last moment.
Blessing Muzarabani to Kusal Mendis, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump. Kusal Mendis goes forward, hits inside out shot in the gap towards long off, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
End of over 8 (6 runs)
Sikandar Raza to Shevon Daniel, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the off stump, Shevon Daniel goes forward and slash push towards point, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Sikandar Raza to Shevon Daniel, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the stumps, Shevon Daniel goes forward and slash flick shot towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Sikandar Raza to Shevon Daniel, 1 run, Shevon Daniel goes forward to take arm ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident inside out shot that sent the ball sailing towards short cover for 1 run.
Sikandar Raza to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis goes forward to make a room for himself, but left it alone for the keeper to collect at the last moment.
Sikandar Raza to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis goes forward to take arm ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.
Sikandar Raza to Shevon Daniel, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the off stump, Shevon Daniel goes forward to make a room for himself, but left it alone for the keeper to collect at the last moment.
End of over 9 (2 runs)
Blessing Muzarabani to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis goes forward, dabs push with soft hands toward point, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
Blessing Muzarabani to Kusal Mendis, 2 runs, Kusal Mendis goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 2 runs.
Blessing Muzarabani to Kusal Mendis, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis goes forward, plays inside out shot in the air to deep cover. Ball finds the ropes for four.
Blessing Muzarabani to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis goes forward to make a room for himself, but left it alone for the keeper to collect at the last moment.
Blessing Muzarabani to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis goes forward to make a room for himself, but left it alone for the keeper to collect at the last moment.
Blessing Muzarabani to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident inside out shot that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.
End of over 10 (7 runs)
Sikandar Raza to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis goes forward to make a room for himself, but left it alone for the keeper to collect at the last moment.
Sikandar Raza to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the stumps, Kusal Mendis goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Sikandar Raza to Kusal Mendis, Four, Four !! arm ball, full length, on the off stump. Kusal Mendis goes forward, hits push in the gap towards deep point, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Sikandar Raza to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis goes forward to take arm ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident sweep that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.
Sikandar Raza to Shevon Daniel, 2 runs, Shevon Daniel goes forward to take arm ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
Sikandar Raza to Shevon Daniel, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the stumps, Shevon Daniel goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
End of over 11 (7 runs)
Blessing Muzarabani to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Kusal Mendis goes forward and slash flick shot towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Blessing Muzarabani to Kusal Mendis, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Kusal Mendis goes forward, plays flick shot in the air to deep mid wicket. Ball finds the ropes for four.
Blessing Muzarabani to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis goes forward to make a room for himself, but left it alone for the keeper to collect at the last moment.
Blessing Muzarabani to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards short mid wicket for 1 run.
Blessing Muzarabani to Shevon Daniel, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball good length on the off stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Shevon Daniel with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.
Blessing Muzarabani to Shevon Daniel, 1 run, Shevon Daniel goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards short mid wicket for 1 run.
Blessing Muzarabani to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis goes forward to make a room for himself, but left it alone for the keeper to collect at the last moment.
End of over 12 (7 runs)
Wellington Masakadza to Shevon Daniel, 1 run, Shevon Daniel goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident inside out shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.
Wellington Masakadza to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Kusal Mendis goes forward and slash defensive shot towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Wellington Masakadza to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards square leg for 1 run.
Wellington Masakadza to Shevon Daniel, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Shevon Daniel goes forward to make a room for himself, but left it alone for the keeper to collect at the last moment.
Shevon Daniel c M Shumba b W Masakadza 12 (28) Wellington Masakadza to Shevon Daniel, no run, c M Shumba b W Masakadza, Caught out!! off break ball full length on the stumps, Shevon Daniel goes forward to take the gamble with hook towards deep point, in the air!! and is perfectly caught by Milton Shumba. Leading to a soft dismissal.
Wellington Masakadza to Sadeera Samarawickrama, 1 run, Sadeera Samarawickrama goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.
End of over 13 (3 runs)
Luke Jongwe to Sadeera Samarawickrama, no run, Dot ball !! slower ball, full length, on the stumps, Sadeera Samarawickrama goes forward and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Luke Jongwe to Sadeera Samarawickrama, 2 runs, Sadeera Samarawickrama goes forward to take slower ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards short mid wicket for 1 run.
Luke Jongwe to Sadeera Samarawickrama, no run, Dot ball !! slower ball, good length, on the off stump, Sadeera Samarawickrama goes forward, trying to hit defensive shot, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.
Luke Jongwe to Sadeera Samarawickrama, no run, Dot ball !! slower ball, full length, on the stumps, Sadeera Samarawickrama goes forward and slash flick shot towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Luke Jongwe to Sadeera Samarawickrama, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! slower ball good length on the stumps, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Sadeera Samarawickrama with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.
Luke Jongwe to Sadeera Samarawickrama, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Sadeera Samarawickrama goes forward and strives to hit inside out shot, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.
Luke Jongwe to Sadeera Samarawickrama, 2 runs, Sadeera Samarawickrama goes forward and plays a well-timed flick shot 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 square leg for 2 runs.
End of over 14 (5 runs)
Wellington Masakadza to Kusal Mendis, Four, Four !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis goes forward and caresses push to third man, it raced away to the fence for four.
Wellington Masakadza to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident inside out shot that sent the ball sailing towards short cover for 1 run.
Wellington Masakadza to Sadeera Samarawickrama, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Sadeera Samarawickrama goes forward and slash flick shot towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Wellington Masakadza to Sadeera Samarawickrama, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Sadeera Samarawickrama goes forward and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Wellington Masakadza to Sadeera Samarawickrama, 1 run, Sadeera Samarawickrama goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards short mid wicket for 1 run.
Wellington Masakadza to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis goes forward and slash inside out shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
End of over 15 (6 runs)
Luke Jongwe to Sadeera Samarawickrama, 1 run, Sadeera Samarawickrama goes forward to take slower ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Luke Jongwe to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis goes forward to take slower ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.
Luke Jongwe to Sadeera Samarawickrama, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Sadeera Samarawickrama goes forward and slash flick shot towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Luke Jongwe to Sadeera Samarawickrama, 1 run, Sadeera Samarawickrama goes forward to take slower ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Luke Jongwe to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! slower ball, good length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis goes forward to make a room for himself, but left it alone for the keeper to collect at the last moment.
Luke Jongwe to Kusal Mendis, 2 runs, Kusal Mendis goes forward to take slower ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 2 runs.
End of over 16 (5 runs)
Wellington Masakadza to Sadeera Samarawickrama, Four, Four !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump. Sadeera Samarawickrama goes forward, hits inside out shot in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Wellington Masakadza to Sadeera Samarawickrama, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Sadeera Samarawickrama goes forward and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Wellington Masakadza to Sadeera Samarawickrama, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Sadeera Samarawickrama goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Wellington Masakadza to Sadeera Samarawickrama, 2 runs, An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, Sadeera Samarawickrama goes forward to make a confident inside out shot, sending the ball towards long off for 2 runs.
Richard Ngarava to Shevon Daniel, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Shevon Daniel hangs in the crease, swats it, but the ball slides off the body, batter is quick to avail this leg bye for 1 run.
Richard Ngarava to Avishka Fernando, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Avishka Fernando hangs in the crease, trying to hit cut, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.
Richard Ngarava to Avishka Fernando, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Avishka Fernando hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who halts the ball.
Richard Ngarava to Avishka Fernando, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Avishka Fernando hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who halts the ball.
Avishka Fernando c J Gumbie b R Ngarava 0 (4) Richard Ngarava to Avishka Fernando, no run, c J Gumbie b R Ngarava, Caught out !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Avishka Fernando goes forward, strikes the ball hard, edged!! and sails to Joylord Gumbie, who makes no mistake in taking a clean catch, batter has to depart. Remarkable fielding display by the keeper.
Richard Ngarava to Kusal Mendis, 3 runs, Kusal Mendis goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 3 runs.
End of over 1 (4 runs)
Blessing Muzarabani to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis goes forward to make a room for himself, but left it alone for the keeper to collect at the last moment.
Blessing Muzarabani to Kusal Mendis, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball good length on the stumps, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Kusal Mendis with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.
Blessing Muzarabani to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis goes forward to make a room for himself, but left it alone for the keeper to collect at the last moment.
Blessing Muzarabani to Kusal Mendis, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps. Kusal Mendis goes forward, hits sloge sweep in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Blessing Muzarabani to Kusal Mendis, 2 runs, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Kusal Mendis goes forward to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep square leg for 2 runs.
Blessing Muzarabani to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards third man for 1 run.
Blessing Muzarabani to Shevon Daniel, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Shevon Daniel goes forward and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
End of over 2 (8 runs)
Richard Ngarava to Kusal Mendis, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis goes forward, plays inside out shot in the air to deep cover. Ball finds the ropes for four.
Richard Ngarava to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis goes forward to make a room for himself, but left it alone for the keeper to collect at the last moment.
Richard Ngarava to Kusal Mendis, Six, Six !! fast ball is delivered on the off stump, full length, Kusal Mendis goes forward, displays great skill by powering inside out shot to deep cover for a magnificent Maximum!
Richard Ngarava to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis goes forward, trying to hit defensive shot, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.
Richard Ngarava to Kusal Mendis, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump. Kusal Mendis goes forward, hits inside out shot in the gap towards long on, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Richard Ngarava to Kusal Mendis, 2 runs, Kusal Mendis goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
End of over 3 (16 runs)
Blessing Muzarabani to Shevon Daniel, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Shevon Daniel goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Blessing Muzarabani to Shevon Daniel, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump. Shevon Daniel goes forward, hits inside out shot in the gap towards deep point, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Blessing Muzarabani to Shevon Daniel, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Shevon Daniel goes forward, trying to hit inside out shot, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.
Blessing Muzarabani to Shevon Daniel, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Shevon Daniel goes forward to make a room for himself, but left it alone for the keeper to collect at the last moment.
Blessing Muzarabani to Shevon Daniel, 1 run, Shevon Daniel goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards square leg for 1 run.
Blessing Muzarabani to Kusal Mendis, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Kusal Mendis goes forward, swats sloge sweep, but the ball slides off the body, batter is quick to avail this leg bye for 1 run.
End of over 4 (6 runs)
Richard Ngarava to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis goes forward to make a room for himself, but left it alone for the keeper to collect at the last moment.
Richard Ngarava to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the stumps, Kusal Mendis goes forward to make a room for himself, but left it alone for the keeper to collect at the last moment.
Richard Ngarava to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards short mid wicket for 1 run.
Richard Ngarava to Shevon Daniel, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Shevon Daniel goes forward and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Richard Ngarava to Shevon Daniel, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Shevon Daniel goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Richard Ngarava to Shevon Daniel, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Shevon Daniel goes forward to make a room for himself, but left it alone for the keeper to collect at the last moment.
End of over 5 (1 runs)
Blessing Muzarabani to Kusal Mendis, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Kusal Mendis goes forward and caresses flick shot to deep mid wicket, it raced away to the fence for four.
Blessing Muzarabani to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Kusal Mendis goes forward and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Blessing Muzarabani to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis goes forward and strives to hit inside out shot, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.
Blessing Muzarabani to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis goes forward and plays a well-timed inside out shot off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at third man for 1 run.
Blessing Muzarabani to Shevon Daniel, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Shevon Daniel goes forward to make a room for himself, but left it alone for the keeper to collect at the last moment.
Blessing Muzarabani to Shevon Daniel, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Shevon Daniel goes forward to make a room for himself, but left it alone for the keeper to collect at the last moment.
End of over 6 (5 runs)
Sikandar Raza to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis goes forward to take arm ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.
Sikandar Raza to Shevon Daniel, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the stumps, Shevon Daniel goes forward and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Sikandar Raza to Shevon Daniel, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the off stump, Shevon Daniel goes forward and slash inside out shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Sikandar Raza to Shevon Daniel, 1 run, Shevon Daniel goes forward to take arm ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards square leg for 1 run.
Sikandar Raza to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the stumps, Kusal Mendis goes forward and slash flick shot towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Sikandar Raza to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis goes forward to take arm ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident inside out shot that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.
End of over 7 (3 runs)
Blessing Muzarabani to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards short mid wicket for 1 run.
Blessing Muzarabani to Shevon Daniel, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Shevon Daniel goes forward, trying to hit inside out shot, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.
Blessing Muzarabani to Shevon Daniel, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Shevon Daniel goes forward and slash flick shot towards mid on, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Blessing Muzarabani to Shevon Daniel, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Shevon Daniel goes forward to make a confident inside out shot, sending the ball towards deep cover for 1 run.
Blessing Muzarabani to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis goes forward to make a room for himself, but left it alone for the keeper to collect at the last moment.
Blessing Muzarabani to Kusal Mendis, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump. Kusal Mendis goes forward, hits inside out shot in the gap towards long off, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
End of over 8 (6 runs)
Sikandar Raza to Shevon Daniel, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the off stump, Shevon Daniel goes forward and slash push towards point, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Sikandar Raza to Shevon Daniel, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the stumps, Shevon Daniel goes forward and slash flick shot towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Sikandar Raza to Shevon Daniel, 1 run, Shevon Daniel goes forward to take arm ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident inside out shot that sent the ball sailing towards short cover for 1 run.
Sikandar Raza to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis goes forward to make a room for himself, but left it alone for the keeper to collect at the last moment.
Sikandar Raza to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis goes forward to take arm ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.
Sikandar Raza to Shevon Daniel, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the off stump, Shevon Daniel goes forward to make a room for himself, but left it alone for the keeper to collect at the last moment.
End of over 9 (2 runs)
Blessing Muzarabani to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis goes forward, dabs push with soft hands toward point, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
Blessing Muzarabani to Kusal Mendis, 2 runs, Kusal Mendis goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 2 runs.
Blessing Muzarabani to Kusal Mendis, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis goes forward, plays inside out shot in the air to deep cover. Ball finds the ropes for four.
Blessing Muzarabani to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis goes forward to make a room for himself, but left it alone for the keeper to collect at the last moment.
Blessing Muzarabani to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis goes forward to make a room for himself, but left it alone for the keeper to collect at the last moment.
Blessing Muzarabani to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident inside out shot that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.
End of over 10 (7 runs)
Sikandar Raza to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis goes forward to make a room for himself, but left it alone for the keeper to collect at the last moment.
Sikandar Raza to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the stumps, Kusal Mendis goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Sikandar Raza to Kusal Mendis, Four, Four !! arm ball, full length, on the off stump. Kusal Mendis goes forward, hits push in the gap towards deep point, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Sikandar Raza to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis goes forward to take arm ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident sweep that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.
Sikandar Raza to Shevon Daniel, 2 runs, Shevon Daniel goes forward to take arm ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
Sikandar Raza to Shevon Daniel, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the stumps, Shevon Daniel goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
End of over 11 (7 runs)
Blessing Muzarabani to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Kusal Mendis goes forward and slash flick shot towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Blessing Muzarabani to Kusal Mendis, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Kusal Mendis goes forward, plays flick shot in the air to deep mid wicket. Ball finds the ropes for four.
Blessing Muzarabani to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis goes forward to make a room for himself, but left it alone for the keeper to collect at the last moment.
Blessing Muzarabani to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards short mid wicket for 1 run.
Blessing Muzarabani to Shevon Daniel, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball good length on the off stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Shevon Daniel with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.
Blessing Muzarabani to Shevon Daniel, 1 run, Shevon Daniel goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards short mid wicket for 1 run.
Blessing Muzarabani to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis goes forward to make a room for himself, but left it alone for the keeper to collect at the last moment.
End of over 12 (7 runs)
Wellington Masakadza to Shevon Daniel, 1 run, Shevon Daniel goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident inside out shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.
Wellington Masakadza to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Kusal Mendis goes forward and slash defensive shot towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Wellington Masakadza to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards square leg for 1 run.
Wellington Masakadza to Shevon Daniel, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Shevon Daniel goes forward to make a room for himself, but left it alone for the keeper to collect at the last moment.
Shevon Daniel c M Shumba b W Masakadza 12 (28) Wellington Masakadza to Shevon Daniel, no run, c M Shumba b W Masakadza, Caught out!! off break ball full length on the stumps, Shevon Daniel goes forward to take the gamble with hook towards deep point, in the air!! and is perfectly caught by Milton Shumba. Leading to a soft dismissal.
Wellington Masakadza to Sadeera Samarawickrama, 1 run, Sadeera Samarawickrama goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.
End of over 13 (3 runs)
Luke Jongwe to Sadeera Samarawickrama, no run, Dot ball !! slower ball, full length, on the stumps, Sadeera Samarawickrama goes forward and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Luke Jongwe to Sadeera Samarawickrama, 2 runs, Sadeera Samarawickrama goes forward to take slower ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards short mid wicket for 1 run.
Luke Jongwe to Sadeera Samarawickrama, no run, Dot ball !! slower ball, good length, on the off stump, Sadeera Samarawickrama goes forward, trying to hit defensive shot, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.
Luke Jongwe to Sadeera Samarawickrama, no run, Dot ball !! slower ball, full length, on the stumps, Sadeera Samarawickrama goes forward and slash flick shot towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Luke Jongwe to Sadeera Samarawickrama, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! slower ball good length on the stumps, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Sadeera Samarawickrama with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.
Luke Jongwe to Sadeera Samarawickrama, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Sadeera Samarawickrama goes forward and strives to hit inside out shot, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.
Luke Jongwe to Sadeera Samarawickrama, 2 runs, Sadeera Samarawickrama goes forward and plays a well-timed flick shot 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 square leg for 2 runs.
End of over 14 (5 runs)
Wellington Masakadza to Kusal Mendis, Four, Four !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis goes forward and caresses push to third man, it raced away to the fence for four.
Wellington Masakadza to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident inside out shot that sent the ball sailing towards short cover for 1 run.
Wellington Masakadza to Sadeera Samarawickrama, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Sadeera Samarawickrama goes forward and slash flick shot towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Wellington Masakadza to Sadeera Samarawickrama, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Sadeera Samarawickrama goes forward and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Wellington Masakadza to Sadeera Samarawickrama, 1 run, Sadeera Samarawickrama goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards short mid wicket for 1 run.
Wellington Masakadza to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis goes forward and slash inside out shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
End of over 15 (6 runs)
Luke Jongwe to Sadeera Samarawickrama, 1 run, Sadeera Samarawickrama goes forward to take slower ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Luke Jongwe to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis goes forward to take slower ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.
Luke Jongwe to Sadeera Samarawickrama, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Sadeera Samarawickrama goes forward and slash flick shot towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Luke Jongwe to Sadeera Samarawickrama, 1 run, Sadeera Samarawickrama goes forward to take slower ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Luke Jongwe to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! slower ball, good length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis goes forward to make a room for himself, but left it alone for the keeper to collect at the last moment.
Luke Jongwe to Kusal Mendis, 2 runs, Kusal Mendis goes forward to take slower ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 2 runs.
End of over 16 (5 runs)
Wellington Masakadza to Sadeera Samarawickrama, Four, Four !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump. Sadeera Samarawickrama goes forward, hits inside out shot in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Wellington Masakadza to Sadeera Samarawickrama, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Sadeera Samarawickrama goes forward and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Wellington Masakadza to Sadeera Samarawickrama, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Sadeera Samarawickrama goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Wellington Masakadza to Sadeera Samarawickrama, 2 runs, An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, Sadeera Samarawickrama goes forward to make a confident inside out shot, sending the ball towards long off for 2 runs.