scorecard

RESULT

R.Premadasa Stadium, Khettarama, February 13 2025, Australia tour of Sri Lanka

icon  Sri Lanka  SL

165/10 (33.5 ov)

icon  Australia  AUS

0/0

Player of the Match

Charith Asalanka

Batsman
R
B
4s
6s
SR
Extras
()
(w 15, b 0, lb 5, nb 0)
TOTAL
w
( 33.5 Ov , RR: 4.88 )

Fall of wickets:

Bowling
O
M
R
W
Econ

MATCH DETAILS

R.Premadasa Stadium, Khettarama
Toss Sri Lanka elected to bat
Series Australia tour of Sri Lanka
Season 2025
Player of the Match Charith Asalanka
Umpires Chris Gaffaney (New Zealand), Prageeth Rambukwella (Sri Lanka), Adrian Holdstock (South Africa, TV)
Match Referee Jeff Crowe (New Zealand)
Australia Innings

33.5

W

Maheesh Theekshana to Spencer Johnson, no run, lbw b M Theekshana, Out LBW !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Spencer Johnson hangs in the crease to attempt sweep, but fails to make a contact with the ball, it hits the pad, Maheesh Theekshana appeals for an LBW, which the umpire eventually gives, resulting in Spencer Johnsons dismissal.

33.4

1

Maheesh Theekshana to Adam Zampa, 1 run, Adam Zampa 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 deep fine leg for 1 run.

33.3

0

Maheesh Theekshana to Adam Zampa, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot to the mid off.

33.2

0

Maheesh Theekshana to Adam Zampa, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Adam Zampa hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at mid on, who halts the ball.

33.1

0

Maheesh Theekshana to Adam Zampa, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot to the mid on.

33.1

1wd

Maheesh Theekshana to Adam Zampa, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! off break ball full length on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Adam Zampa with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.

33.1

1wd

Maheesh Theekshana to Adam Zampa, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! off break ball good length on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Adam Zampa with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.

End of over 33 (7 runs)

Australia:162/9

Spencer Johnson

0(1)

Wanindu Hasaranga

1-6

Adam Zampa

19(25)

OVER 33

7RUNS, 0 wicket

Australia 162/9

32.6

0

Wanindu Hasaranga to Spencer Johnson, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, good length, on the stumps, Spencer Johnson hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at square leg, who halts the ball.

32.5

1

Wanindu Hasaranga to Adam Zampa, 1 run, Adam Zampa hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed push off an legbreak delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long on for 1 run.

32.4

0

Wanindu Hasaranga to Adam Zampa, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump, Adam Zampa hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at mid off, who halts the ball.

32.3

4

Wanindu Hasaranga to Adam Zampa, Four, Four !! top spinner, full length, on the off stump, Adam Zampa hangs in the crease, plays drive in the air to long off. Ball finds the ropes for four.

32.2

0

Wanindu Hasaranga to Adam Zampa, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, good length, on the stumps, Adam Zampa hangs in the crease to cover the line of the ball, but let it go to the keeper without offering a shot.

32.1

2

Wanindu Hasaranga to Adam Zampa, 2 runs, Adam Zampa hangs in the crease to take googly of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 2 runs.

End of over 32 (10 runs)

Australia:155/9

Adam Zampa

12(20)

3-9

Spencer Johnson

0(0)

OVER 32

10RUNS, 0 wicket

Australia 155/9

31.6

1

Maheesh Theekshana to Adam Zampa, 1 run, Adam Zampa hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick shot 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.

31.5

0

Maheesh Theekshana to Adam Zampa, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Adam Zampa hangs in the crease, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

31.4

0

Maheesh Theekshana to Adam Zampa, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot to the short mid wicket.

31.3

4

Maheesh Theekshana to Adam Zampa, Four, Four !! arm ball, full length, on the off stump. Adam Zampa hangs in the crease, hits drive in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

31.2

0

Maheesh Theekshana to Adam Zampa, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot to the mid off.

31.2

5wd

Maheesh Theekshana to Adam Zampa, 5 wide, Wide Ball !! off break ball, full length, That sails wide of the leg stump, Adam Zampa hangs in the crease and attempts flick shot but fails to connect. It gets past the keeper, and the ball raced away to the boundary for four.

31.1

0

Maheesh Theekshana to Adam Zampa, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the stumps, Adam Zampa hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who halts the ball.

End of over 31 (4 runs)

Australia:145/9

Aaron Hardie

32(37)

Wanindu Hasaranga

1-5

Adam Zampa

7(14)

OVER 31

4RUNS, 1 wicket

Australia 145/9

30.6

W

Wanindu Hasaranga to Aaron Hardie, no run, lbw b W Hasaranga, Out LBW !! googly, full length, on the stumps, Aaron Hardie hangs in the crease to attempt sweep, but fails to make a contact with the ball, it hits the pad, Wanindu Hasaranga appeals for an LBW, which the umpire eventually gives, resulting in Aaron Hardies dismissal.

30.5

1

Wanindu Hasaranga to Adam Zampa, 1 run, Adam Zampa hangs in the crease to take googly of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.

30.4

0

Wanindu Hasaranga to Adam Zampa, no run, Dot ball !! googly, full length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot to the mid off.

30.3

1

Wanindu Hasaranga to Aaron Hardie, 1 run, Aaron Hardie hangs in the crease to take legbreak of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

30.2

1

Wanindu Hasaranga to Adam Zampa, 1 run, Adam Zampa hangs in the crease to take googly of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.

30.1

1

Wanindu Hasaranga to Aaron Hardie, 1 run, Aaron Hardie hangs in the crease to take googly of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.

End of over 30 (5 runs)

Australia:141/8

Adam Zampa

5(11)

3-8

Aaron Hardie

30(34)

OVER 30

5RUNS, 0 wicket

Australia 141/8

29.6

2

Maheesh Theekshana to Adam Zampa, 2 runs, Adam Zampa hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed cut off an arm ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 2 runs.

29.5

0

Maheesh Theekshana to Adam Zampa, no run, Dot ball !! top spinner, good length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot to the short cover.

29.4

0

Maheesh Theekshana to Adam Zampa, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the off stump, Adam Zampa hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

29.3

1

Maheesh Theekshana to Aaron Hardie, 1 run, Aaron Hardie hangs in the crease to take top spinner of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 1 run.

29.2

2

Maheesh Theekshana to Aaron Hardie, 2 runs, Aaron Hardie hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed cut off an arm ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep point for 2 runs.

29.1

0

Maheesh Theekshana to Aaron Hardie, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot to the mid off.

End of over 29 (6 runs)

Australia:136/8

Adam Zampa

3(8)

2-7

Aaron Hardie

27(31)

OVER 29

6RUNS, 0 wicket

Australia 136/8

28.6

0

Dunith Wellalage to Adam Zampa, no run, Dot ball !! top spinner, good length, on the off stump, Adam Zampa hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

28.5

1

Dunith Wellalage to Aaron Hardie, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, Aaron Hardie hangs in the crease to make a confident punch, sending the ball towards short cover for 1 run.

28.4

1

Dunith Wellalage to Adam Zampa, 1 run, Adam Zampa hangs in the crease to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a textbook cut, edged!! and the ball sails towards deep fine leg for 1 run. Dropped catch

28.4

2wd

Dunith Wellalage to Aaron Hardie, 2 wide, Wide Ball !! off break ball, full length, That sails wide of the leg stump, Aaron Hardie hangs in the crease and attempts flick shot but fails to connect. It gets past the keeper, and they snatch 2 runs, quick running between the wickets.

28.3

0

Dunith Wellalage to Aaron Hardie, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the off stump, Aaron Hardie hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.

28.2

1

Dunith Wellalage to Adam Zampa, 1 run, An accurately pitched arm ball on the off stump, Adam Zampa hangs in the crease to make a confident punch, sending the ball towards long off for 1 run.

28.1

1

Dunith Wellalage to Aaron Hardie, 1 run, off break ball, full length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, plays sweep, towards the deep square leg for 1 run.

End of over 28 (3 runs)

Australia:130/8

Adam Zampa

1(5)

3-7

Aaron Hardie

25(28)

OVER 28

3RUNS, 0 wicket

Australia 130/8

27.6

0

Maheesh Theekshana to Adam Zampa, no run, Dot ball !! top spinner, good length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot to the mid off.

27.5

1

Maheesh Theekshana to Aaron Hardie, 1 run, Aaron Hardie hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick 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 long on for 1 run.

27.4

1

Maheesh Theekshana to Adam Zampa, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, Adam Zampa hangs in the crease to make a confident punch, sending the ball towards long on for 1 run.

27.3

0

Maheesh Theekshana to Adam Zampa, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Adam Zampa hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

27.2

1

Maheesh Theekshana to Aaron Hardie, 1 run, Aaron Hardie goes back to take off break ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.

27.1

0

Maheesh Theekshana to Aaron Hardie, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the stumps, Aaron Hardie goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who halts the ball.

End of over 27 (1 runs)

Australia:127/8

Adam Zampa

0(2)

2-6

Aaron Hardie

23(25)

OVER 27

1RUNS, 1 wicket

Australia 127/8

26.6

0

Dunith Wellalage to Adam Zampa, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Adam Zampa goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who halts the ball.

26.5

0

Dunith Wellalage to Adam Zampa, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Adam Zampa goes forward and slash defensive shot towards mid on, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

26.4

W

Dunith Wellalage to Nathan Ellis, no run, b D Wellalage, Bowled out !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Nathan Ellis hangs in the crease and tries to take on the bowler but fails to get the timing right. The ball goes past the bat and crashes into the stumps, and the batter is bowled out in disappointing fashion.

26.3

0

Dunith Wellalage to Nathan Ellis, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, plays punch to the mid off.

26.2

0

Dunith Wellalage to Nathan Ellis, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Nathan Ellis hangs in the crease and tucks flick shot toward the fielder, who halts the ball.

26.1

1

Dunith Wellalage to Aaron Hardie, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Aaron Hardie hangs in the crease to make a confident defensive shot, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

End of over 26 (5 runs)

Australia:126/7

Sean Abbott

20(23)

3-6

Aaron Hardie

22(24)

OVER 26

5RUNS, 1 wicket

Australia 126/7

25.6

W

Maheesh Theekshana to Sean Abbott, no run, c & b M Theekshana, Caught out !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Sean Abbott hangs in the crease to try a high-risk punch, but the ball finds safe hands of Maheesh Theekshana, who makes no mistake in taking the catch, and Sean Abbott is out.

25.5

1

Maheesh Theekshana to Aaron Hardie, 1 run, An accurately pitched top spinner on the stumps, Aaron Hardie hangs in the crease to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

25.4

0

Maheesh Theekshana to Aaron Hardie, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Aaron Hardie hangs in the crease and strives to hit cut, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.

25.3

0

Maheesh Theekshana to Aaron Hardie, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Aaron Hardie hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

25.2

0

Maheesh Theekshana to Aaron Hardie, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the off stump, Aaron Hardie hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.

25.1

4

Maheesh Theekshana to Aaron Hardie, Four, Four !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump. Aaron Hardie hangs in the crease, hits cut in the gap towards third man, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

End of over 25 (6 runs)

Australia:121/6

Sean Abbott

20(22)

1-5

Aaron Hardie

17(19)

OVER 25

6RUNS, 0 wicket

Australia 121/6

24.6

0

Dunith Wellalage to Sean Abbott, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Sean Abbott hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards point, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

24.5

4

Dunith Wellalage to Sean Abbott, Four, Four !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps. Sean Abbott hangs in the crease and tries defensive shot, edged!! in the gap towards deep fine leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

24.4

0

Dunith Wellalage to Sean Abbott, no run, Dot ball !! top spinner, full length, on the stumps, Sean Abbott hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards mid on, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

24.3

0

Dunith Wellalage to Sean Abbott, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Sean Abbott hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at mid off, who halts the ball.

24.2

1

Dunith Wellalage to Aaron Hardie, 1 run, off break ball, good length, on the leg stump, hangs in the crease, plays flick shot, towards the deep square leg for 1 run.

24.1

1

Dunith Wellalage to Sean Abbott, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, Sean Abbott hangs in the crease to make a confident cut, sending the ball towards short cover for 1 run.

End of over 24 (7 runs)

Australia:115/6

Aaron Hardie

16(18)

Wanindu Hasaranga

0-4

Sean Abbott

15(17)

OVER 24

7RUNS, 0 wicket

Australia 115/6

23.6

0

Wanindu Hasaranga to Aaron Hardie, no run, Dot ball !! googly, good length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot to the short mid wicket.

23.5

4

Wanindu Hasaranga to Aaron Hardie, Four, Four !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump, Aaron Hardie hangs in the crease and caresses flick shot to deep mid wicket, it raced away to the fence for four.

23.4

0

Wanindu Hasaranga to Aaron Hardie, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the stumps, Aaron Hardie hangs in the crease, tucks sweep toward the fielder at square leg, who halts the ball.

23.3

2

Wanindu Hasaranga to Aaron Hardie, 2 runs, Aaron Hardie hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed sweep off an top spinner 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.

23.2

1

Wanindu Hasaranga to Sean Abbott, 1 run, Sean Abbott hangs in the crease to take legbreak of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident sweep that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.

23.1

0

Wanindu Hasaranga to Sean Abbott, no run, Dot ball !! googly, good length, on the off stump, Sean Abbott hangs in the crease and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder, who halts the ball.

End of over 23 (5 runs)

Australia:108/6

Aaron Hardie

10(14)

1-4

Sean Abbott

14(15)

OVER 23

5RUNS, 0 wicket

Australia 108/6

22.6

4

Dunith Wellalage to Aaron Hardie, Four, Four !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump. Aaron Hardie goes forward, hits cut in the gap towards deep point, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

22.5

0

Dunith Wellalage to Aaron Hardie, no run, Dot ball !! top spinner, full length, on the stumps, Aaron Hardie hangs in the crease, tucks flick shot toward the fielder at mid on, who halts the ball.

22.4

1

Dunith Wellalage to Sean Abbott, 1 run, Sean Abbott hangs in the crease to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident punch that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

22.3

0

Dunith Wellalage to Sean Abbott, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Sean Abbott hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

22.2

0

Dunith Wellalage to Sean Abbott, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Sean Abbott hangs in the crease, tucks it toward the fielder at point, who blocks the ball right away.

22.1

0

Dunith Wellalage to Sean Abbott, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Sean Abbott hangs in the crease and slash cut towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

End of over 22 (5 runs)

Australia:103/6

Aaron Hardie

6(12)

Wanindu Hasaranga

0-3

Sean Abbott

13(11)

OVER 22

5RUNS, 0 wicket

Australia 103/6

21.6

0

Wanindu Hasaranga to Aaron Hardie, no run, Dot ball !! googly, good length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot to the slip.

21.5

2

Wanindu Hasaranga to Aaron Hardie, 2 runs, An accurately pitched googly on the stumps, Aaron Hardie goes forward to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.

21.4

0

Wanindu Hasaranga to Aaron Hardie, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Aaron Hardie hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at mid on, who halts the ball.

21.3

1

Wanindu Hasaranga to Sean Abbott, 1 run, Sean Abbott hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed drive off an googly delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long off for 1 run.

21.2

1

Wanindu Hasaranga to Aaron Hardie, 1 run, Aaron Hardie hangs in the crease to take top spinner of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

21.1

1

Wanindu Hasaranga to Sean Abbott, 1 run, Sean Abbott hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick shot off an legbreak delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.

End of over 21 (3 runs)

Australia:98/6

Aaron Hardie

3(8)

1-3

Sean Abbott

11(9)

OVER 21

3RUNS, 0 wicket

Australia 98/6

20.6

2

Dunith Wellalage to Aaron Hardie, 2 runs, Aaron Hardie hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick 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 2 runs.

20.5

0

Dunith Wellalage to Aaron Hardie, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Aaron Hardie hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

20.4

0

Dunith Wellalage to Aaron Hardie, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Aaron Hardie hangs in the crease, tucks punch toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.

20.3

0

Dunith Wellalage to Aaron Hardie, no run, Dot Ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, and Aaron Hardie hangs on and tries to hit defensive shot, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.

20.2

1

Dunith Wellalage to Sean Abbott, 1 run, Sean Abbott hangs in the crease to take top spinner of good length aimed on the leg stump, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep fine leg for 1 run.

20.1

0

Dunith Wellalage to Sean Abbott, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the off stump, Sean Abbott hangs in the crease and slash punch towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

End of over 20 (9 runs)

Australia:95/6

Aaron Hardie

1(4)

Wanindu Hasaranga

0-2

Sean Abbott

10(7)

OVER 20

9RUNS, 0 wicket

Australia 95/6

19.6

0

Wanindu Hasaranga to Aaron Hardie, no run, Dot Ball !! googly, good length, on the off stump, and Aaron Hardie hangs on and tries to hit reverse sweep, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.

19.5

1

Wanindu Hasaranga to Sean Abbott, 1 run, Sean Abbott hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed defensive shot 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.

19.4

4

Wanindu Hasaranga to Sean Abbott, Four, Four !! off break ball, full length, on the leg stump. Sean Abbott hangs in the crease, hits sweep in the gap towards deep square leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

19.3

0

Wanindu Hasaranga to Sean Abbott, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Sean Abbott hangs in the crease and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder, who halts the ball.

19.2

4

Wanindu Hasaranga to Sean Abbott, Four, Four !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump. Sean Abbott hangs in the crease, hits sweep in the gap towards deep square leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

19.1

0

Wanindu Hasaranga to Sean Abbott, no run, Dot ball !! googly, good length, on the leg stump, hangs in the crease, tried flick shot but fails to get bat on it.

End of over 19 (1 runs)

Australia:86/6

Aaron Hardie

1(3)

Charith Asalanka

1-2

Sean Abbott

1(2)

OVER 19

1RUNS, 1 wicket

Australia 86/6

18.6

0

Charith Asalanka to Aaron Hardie, no run, Dot ball !! top spinner, good length, on the stumps, Aaron Hardie goes forward and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

18.5

0

Charith Asalanka to Aaron Hardie, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Aaron Hardie hangs in the crease, tucks cut toward the fielder at point, who halts the ball.

18.4

1

Charith Asalanka to Sean Abbott, 1 run, Sean Abbott goes forward to take arm ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards short mid wicket for 1 run.

18.3

0

Charith Asalanka to Sean Abbott, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Sean Abbott hangs in the crease and slash push towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

18.2

W

Charith Asalanka to Alex Carey, no run, c P Nissanka b C Asalanka, Caught out !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Alex Carey goes back, takes a big risk by attempting chip shot towards long off, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Pathum Nissanka, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Alex Carey.

18.1

0

Charith Asalanka to Alex Carey, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Alex Carey hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards mid on, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

End of over 18 (4 runs)

Australia:85/5

Alex Carey

41(36)

2-5

Aaron Hardie

1(1)

OVER 18

4RUNS, 1 wicket

Australia 85/5

17.6

1

Maheesh Theekshana to Alex Carey, 1 run, An accurately pitched arm ball on the stumps, Alex Carey hangs in the crease to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

17.5

0

Maheesh Theekshana to Alex Carey, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Alex Carey hangs in the crease, trying to hit cut, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.

17.4

1

Maheesh Theekshana to Aaron Hardie, 1 run, Aaron Hardie hangs in the crease to take off break ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

17.3

W

Maheesh Theekshana to Marnus Labuschagne, no run, lbw b M Theekshana, Out LBW !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Marnus Labuschagne hangs in the crease to attempt ramp shot, but fails to make a contact with the ball, it hits the pad, Maheesh Theekshana appeals for an LBW, which the umpire eventually gives, resulting in Marnus Labuschagnes dismissal.

17.2

2

Maheesh Theekshana to Marnus Labuschagne, 2 runs, Marnus Labuschagne hangs in the crease to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident sweep that sent the ball sailing towards deep fine leg for 2 runs.

17.1

0

Maheesh Theekshana to Marnus Labuschagne, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Marnus Labuschagne hangs in the crease, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward mid on, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

End of over 17 (4 runs)

Australia:81/4

Alex Carey

40(34)

Charith Asalanka

0-1

Marnus Labuschagne

13(24)

OVER 17

4RUNS, 0 wicket

Australia 81/4

16.6

0

Charith Asalanka to Alex Carey, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the off stump, Alex Carey hangs in the crease and slash punch towards slip, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

16.5

1

Charith Asalanka to Marnus Labuschagne, 1 run, Marnus Labuschagne hangs in the crease to take of good length aimed on the leg stump, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep fine leg for 1 run.

16.4

1

Charith Asalanka to Alex Carey, 1 run, Alex Carey hangs in the crease 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 deep cover for 1 run.

16.3

0

Charith Asalanka to Alex Carey, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot to the short cover.

16.2

1

Charith Asalanka to Marnus Labuschagne, 1 run, Marnus Labuschagne hangs in the crease to take top spinner of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 1 run.

16.1

1

Charith Asalanka to Alex Carey, 1 run, Alex Carey hangs in the crease to take top spinner of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards short mid wicket for 1 run.

End of over 16 (2 runs)

Australia:77/4

Marnus Labuschagne

11(22)

1-4

Alex Carey

38(30)

OVER 16

2RUNS, 0 wicket

Australia 77/4

15.6

0

Maheesh Theekshana to Marnus Labuschagne, no run, Dot ball !! top spinner, good length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot to the short mid wicket.

15.5

0

Maheesh Theekshana to Marnus Labuschagne, no run, Dot ball !! top spinner, full length, on the stumps, Marnus Labuschagne hangs in the crease and slash flick shot towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

15.4

0

Maheesh Theekshana to Marnus Labuschagne, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot.

15.3

1

Maheesh Theekshana to Alex Carey, 1 run, Alex Carey hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed punch 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 mid off for 1 run.

15.2

1

Maheesh Theekshana to Marnus Labuschagne, 1 run, Marnus Labuschagne hangs in the crease to take off break 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.

15.1

0

Maheesh Theekshana to Marnus Labuschagne, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the stumps, Marnus Labuschagne hangs in the crease, tucks flick shot toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who halts the ball.

End of over 15 (15 runs)

Australia:75/4

Alex Carey

37(29)

Wanindu Hasaranga

0-1

Marnus Labuschagne

10(17)

OVER 15

15RUNS, 0 wicket

Australia 75/4

14.6

6

Wanindu Hasaranga to Alex Carey, Six, Six !! What a delivery! googly lands right on the off stump, Alex Carey goes back, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers sloge sweep sending it flying to the deep mid wicket region for a remarkable Maximum!

14.5

0

Wanindu Hasaranga to Alex Carey, no run, Dot ball !! flipper, full length, on the off stump, Alex Carey hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

14.4

0

Wanindu Hasaranga to Alex Carey, no run, Dot ball !! top spinner, good length, on the stumps, Alex Carey hangs in the crease and strives to hit defensive shot, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.

14.3

4

Wanindu Hasaranga to Alex Carey, Four, Four !! legbreak, fulltoss, on the stumps, Alex Carey hangs in the crease, plays punch in the air to long off. Ball finds the ropes for four.

14.2

4

Wanindu Hasaranga to Alex Carey, Four, Four !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump, Alex Carey hangs in the crease and caresses punch to deep cover, it raced away to the fence for four.

14.1

1

Wanindu Hasaranga to Marnus Labuschagne, 1 run, Marnus Labuschagne hangs in the crease to take googly of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.

End of over 14 (8 runs)

Australia:60/4

Alex Carey

23(24)

1-3

Marnus Labuschagne

9(16)

OVER 14

8RUNS, 0 wicket

Australia 60/4

13.6

0

Maheesh Theekshana to Alex Carey, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Alex Carey hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards short fine leg, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

13.5

2

Maheesh Theekshana to Alex Carey, 2 runs, Alex Carey hangs in the crease to take off break ball of full length aimed on the leg stump, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 2 runs.

13.4

4

Maheesh Theekshana to Alex Carey, Four, Four !! off break ball, full length, on the leg stump. Alex Carey hangs in the crease, hits cut in the gap towards deep fine leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

13.3

1

Maheesh Theekshana to Marnus Labuschagne, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Marnus Labuschagne hangs in the crease to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards long on for 1 run.

13.2

1lb

Maheesh Theekshana to Alex Carey, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! arm ball, good length, on the stumps, Alex Carey hangs in the crease, swats defensive shot, but the ball slides off the body, batter is quick to avail this leg bye for 1 run.

13.1

0

Maheesh Theekshana to Alex Carey, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Alex Carey hangs in the crease and slash flick shot towards mid on, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

End of over 13 (7 runs)

Australia:52/4

Alex Carey

17(19)

Asitha Fernando

2-5

Marnus Labuschagne

8(15)

OVER 13

7RUNS, 0 wicket

Australia 52/4

12.6

1

Asitha Fernando to Alex Carey, 1 run, Alex Carey hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed defensive shot off an inswinger delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at short cover for 1 run.

12.5

0

Asitha Fernando to Alex Carey, no run, Dot ball !! bouncer, back of length, on the off stump, Alex Carey hangs in the crease, trying to hit pull, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.

12.4

0

Asitha Fernando to Alex Carey, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot to the mid on.

12.3

1

Asitha Fernando to Marnus Labuschagne, 1 run, An accurately pitched inswinger on the off stump, Marnus Labuschagne hangs in the crease to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards short mid wicket for 1 run.

12.2

1

Asitha Fernando to Alex Carey, 1 run, outswinger, good length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, plays punch, towards the short cover for 1 run.

12.1

4

Asitha Fernando to Alex Carey, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Alex Carey hangs in the crease and caresses chip shot to deep cover, it raced away to the fence for four.

End of over 12 (7 runs)

Australia:45/4

Alex Carey

11(14)

1-2

Marnus Labuschagne

7(14)

OVER 12

7RUNS, 0 wicket

Australia 45/4

11.6

1

Dunith Wellalage to Alex Carey, 1 run, Alex Carey hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick shot off an top spinner 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.

11.5

1

Dunith Wellalage to Marnus Labuschagne, 1 run, Marnus Labuschagne hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed punch off an arm 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.

11.4

1

Dunith Wellalage to Alex Carey, 1 run, Alex Carey hangs in the crease to take top spinner of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards mid on for 1 run.

11.4

1wd

Dunith Wellalage to Alex Carey, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! arm ball full length on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Alex Carey with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.

11.3

2

Dunith Wellalage to Alex Carey, 2 runs, top spinner, full length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, plays punch, towards the long off for 2 runs.

11.2

1

Dunith Wellalage to Marnus Labuschagne, 1 run, Marnus Labuschagne hangs in the crease to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.

11.1

0

Dunith Wellalage to Marnus Labuschagne, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Marnus Labuschagne hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

End of over 11 (2 runs)

Australia:38/4

Alex Carey

7(11)

0-4

Marnus Labuschagne

5(11)

OVER 11

2RUNS, 0 wicket

Australia 38/4

10.6

0

Eshan Malinga to Alex Carey, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot to the mid on.

10.5

2

Eshan Malinga to Alex Carey, 2 runs, Alex Carey hangs in the crease to take bouncer of back of length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 2 runs.

10.4

0

Eshan Malinga to Alex Carey, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Alex Carey hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who halts the ball.

10.3

0

Eshan Malinga to Alex Carey, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, back of length, on the stumps, Alex Carey goes back and slash defensive shot towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

10.2

0

Eshan Malinga to Alex Carey, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Alex Carey hangs in the crease, tucks push toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who halts the ball.

10.1

0

Eshan Malinga to Alex Carey, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Alex Carey hangs in the crease, tucks flick shot toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who halts the ball.

End of over 10 (5 runs)

Australia:36/4

Alex Carey

5(5)

1-1

Marnus Labuschagne

5(11)

OVER 10

5RUNS, 1 wicket

Australia 36/4

9.6

1

Dunith Wellalage to Alex Carey, 1 run, Alex Carey goes forward and plays a well-timed push 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 mid wicket for 1 run.

9.5

0

Dunith Wellalage to Alex Carey, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Alex Carey goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

9.4

0

Dunith Wellalage to Alex Carey, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Alex Carey 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.

9.3

0

Dunith Wellalage to Alex Carey, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Alex Carey goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at square leg, who halts the ball.

9.2

4

Dunith Wellalage to Alex Carey, Four, Four !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Alex Carey goes forward, plays reverse sweep, gets an edge!, in the air to deep fine leg. Ball finds the ropes for four.

9.1

W

Dunith Wellalage to Steven Smith, no run, b D Wellalage, Bowled out !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Steven Smith hangs in the crease and tries to take on the bowler but fails to get the timing right. The ball goes past the bat and crashes into the stumps, and the batter is bowled out in disappointing fashion.

End of over 9 (4 runs)

Australia:31/3

Marnus Labuschagne

5(11)

0-3

Steven Smith

12(16)

OVER 9

4RUNS, 0 wicket

Australia 31/3

8.6

0

Eshan Malinga to Marnus Labuschagne, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, back of length, on the off stump, Marnus Labuschagne hangs in the crease, tucks punch toward the fielder at point, who halts the ball.

8.5

4

Eshan Malinga to Marnus Labuschagne, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Marnus Labuschagne hangs in the crease and caresses drive to deep cover, it raced away to the fence for four.

8.4

0

Eshan Malinga to Marnus Labuschagne, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Marnus Labuschagne goes back, tucks punch toward the fielder at mid on, who halts the ball.

8.3

0

Eshan Malinga to Marnus Labuschagne, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Eshan Malinga sends down a delivery outside the off stump, and Marnus Labuschagne hangs in the crease and watches it closely, deciding to let ball go to the keeper.

8.2

0

Eshan Malinga to Marnus Labuschagne, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Marnus Labuschagne hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

8.1

0

Eshan Malinga to Marnus Labuschagne, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, back of length, on the off stump, Marnus Labuschagne hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards mid on, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

End of over 8 (1 runs)

Australia:27/3

Steven Smith

12(16)

1-2

Marnus Labuschagne

1(5)

OVER 8

1RUNS, 0 wicket

Australia 27/3

7.6

0

Maheesh Theekshana to Steven Smith, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Steven Smith hangs in the crease, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward point, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

7.5

0

Maheesh Theekshana to Steven Smith, no run, Dot ball !! top spinner, good length, on the stumps, Steven Smith hangs in the crease, tucks flick shot toward the fielder at short fine leg, who halts the ball.

7.4

0

Maheesh Theekshana to Steven Smith, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the off stump, Steven Smith hangs in the crease, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

7.3

0

Maheesh Theekshana to Steven Smith, no run, Dot ball !! top spinner, good length, on the leg stump, Steven Smith hangs in the crease and dabs flick shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

7.2

1

Maheesh Theekshana to Marnus Labuschagne, 1 run, Marnus Labuschagne hangs in the crease to take arm ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 1 run.

7.1

0

Maheesh Theekshana to Marnus Labuschagne, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot to the mid on.

End of over 7 (8 runs)

Australia:26/3

Steven Smith

12(12)

Asitha Fernando

2-4

Marnus Labuschagne

0(3)

OVER 7

8RUNS, 0 wicket

Australia 26/3

6.6

0

Asitha Fernando to Steven Smith, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Steven Smith hangs in the crease, trying to hit defensive shot, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.

6.5

0

Asitha Fernando to Steven Smith, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Steven Smith hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at mid off, who halts the ball.

6.4

4

Asitha Fernando to Steven Smith, Four, Four !! bouncer, back of length, on the off stump, Steven Smith hangs in the crease, plays pull in the air to deep square leg. Ball finds the ropes for four.

6.3

0

Asitha Fernando to Steven Smith, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Steven Smith hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at mid off, who halts the ball.

6.2

4

Asitha Fernando to Steven Smith, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Steven Smith hangs in the crease, plays drive in the air to deep cover. Ball finds the ropes for four.

6.1

0

Asitha Fernando to Steven Smith, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Steven Smith hangs in the crease and strives to hit cut, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.

End of over 6 (0 runs)

Australia:18/3

Marnus Labuschagne

0(3)

1-1

Steven Smith

4(6)

OVER 6

0RUNS, 1 wicket

Australia 18/3

5.6

0

Maheesh Theekshana to Marnus Labuschagne, no run, Dot ball !! top spinner, full length, on the stumps, Marnus Labuschagne hangs in the crease, tucks flick shot toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who halts the ball.

5.5

0

Maheesh Theekshana to Marnus Labuschagne, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the stumps, Marnus Labuschagne hangs in the crease to the delivery, letting it go to the keeper without offering a shot.

5.4

0

Maheesh Theekshana to Marnus Labuschagne, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Marnus Labuschagne hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

5.3

W

Maheesh Theekshana to Cooper Connolly, no run, lbw b M Theekshana, Out LBW !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Cooper Connolly hangs in the crease to attempt sweep, but fails to make a contact with the ball, it hits the pad, Maheesh Theekshana appeals for an LBW, which the umpire eventually gives, resulting in Cooper Connollys dismissal.

5.2

0

Maheesh Theekshana to Cooper Connolly, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the stumps, Cooper Connolly hangs in the crease, tucks cut toward the fielder at point, who halts the ball.

5.1

0

Maheesh Theekshana to Cooper Connolly, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the off stump, Cooper Connolly hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

End of over 5 (6 runs)

Australia:18/2

3(13)

Asitha Fernando

2-3

Steven Smith

4(6)

OVER 5

6RUNS, 0 wicket

Australia 18/2

4.6

1

Asitha Fernando to Cooper Connolly, 1 run, Cooper Connolly hangs in the crease to take inswinger of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident punch that sent the ball sailing towards mid off for 1 run.

4.5

0

Asitha Fernando to Cooper Connolly, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Asitha Fernando sends down a delivery outside the off stump, and Cooper Connolly hangs in the crease and watches it closely, deciding to let ball go to the keeper.

4.4

0

Asitha Fernando to Cooper Connolly, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Cooper Connolly hangs in the crease and slash drive towards point, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

4.3

0

Asitha Fernando to Cooper Connolly, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the leg stump, Cooper Connolly hangs in the crease, tucks flick shot toward the fielder at square leg, who halts the ball.

4.2

0

Asitha Fernando to Cooper Connolly, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Cooper Connolly hangs in the crease, trying to hit cut, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.

4.2

5wd

Asitha Fernando to Cooper Connolly, 5 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball, full length, That sails wide of the leg stump, Cooper Connolly hangs in the crease and attempts flick shot but fails to connect. It gets past the keeper, and the ball raced away to the boundary for four.

4.1

0

Asitha Fernando to Cooper Connolly, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Cooper Connolly hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at mid off, who halts the ball.

End of over 4 (5 runs)

Australia:12/2

Steven Smith

4(6)

0-2

2(7)

OVER 4

5RUNS, 0 wicket

Australia 12/2

3.6

0

Eshan Malinga to Steven Smith, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot to the short cover.

3.5

0

Eshan Malinga to Steven Smith, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Steven Smith hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

3.4

0

Eshan Malinga to Steven Smith, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, back of length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, plays punch to the point.

3.3

4

Eshan Malinga to Steven Smith, Four, Four !! outswinger, back of length, on the off stump, Steven Smith hangs in the crease, plays cut, gets an edge!, in the air to deep fine leg. Ball finds the ropes for four.

3.2

1

Eshan Malinga to Cooper Connolly, 1 run, Cooper Connolly hangs in the crease to take inswinger of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident punch that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.

3.1

0

Eshan Malinga to Cooper Connolly, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, goes forward, tried cut but fails to get bat on it.

End of over 3 (0 runs)

Australia:7/2

Steven Smith

0(2)

Asitha Fernando

2-2

1(5)

OVER 3

0RUNS, 1 wicket

Australia 7/2

2.6

0

Asitha Fernando to Steven Smith, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, but decided to leave the ball at last.

2.5

0

Asitha Fernando to Steven Smith, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Steven Smith hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.

2.4

W

Asitha Fernando to Jake Fraser McGurk, no run, c & b A Fernando, Caught out !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Jake Fraser McGurk hangs in the crease to try a high-risk defensive shot, edged!! and the ball finds safe hands of Asitha Fernando, who makes no mistake in taking the catch, and Jake Fraser McGurk is out.

2.3

0

Asitha Fernando to Jake Fraser McGurk, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Jake Fraser McGurk hangs in the crease, trying to hit cut, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.

2.2

0

Asitha Fernando to Jake Fraser McGurk, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot to the short cover.

2.1

0

Asitha Fernando to Jake Fraser McGurk, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Jake Fraser McGurk hangs in the crease, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward slip, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

End of over 2 (5 runs)

Australia:7/1

1(5)

0-1

A Kadam

2(5)

OVER 2

5RUNS, 0 wicket

Australia 7/1

1.6

4lb

Eshan Malinga to Cooper Connolly, 4 leg bye, Leg Bye !! fast ball, good length, on the leg stump, Cooper Connolly hangs in the crease, swats flick shot, but the ball slides off the body, batter is quick to avail this leg bye for 4 runs.

1.5

0

Eshan Malinga to Cooper Connolly, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Cooper Connolly hangs in the crease, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short mid wicket, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

1.4

1

Eshan Malinga to Jake Fraser McGurk, 1 run, Jake Fraser McGurk hangs in the crease to take inswinger of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards short mid wicket for 1 run.

1.3

0

Eshan Malinga to Jake Fraser McGurk, no run, Dot ball !! bouncer, back of length, on the off stump, Jake Fraser McGurk hangs in the crease and strives to hit pull, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.

1.2

0

Eshan Malinga to Jake Fraser McGurk, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot to the point.

1.1

0

Eshan Malinga to Jake Fraser McGurk, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Jake Fraser McGurk hangs in the crease and strives to hit flick shot, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.

End of over 1 (2 runs)

Australia:2/1

A Kadam

1(1)

Asitha Fernando

1-1

1(3)

OVER 1

2RUNS, 1 wicket

Australia 2/1

0.6

1

Asitha Fernando to Jake Fraser McGurk, 1 run, Jake Fraser McGurk hangs in the crease to take inswinger of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards short mid wicket for 1 run.

0.5

1

Asitha Fernando to Cooper Connolly, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Cooper Connolly hangs in the crease to make a confident defensive shot, but gets an edge, and the ball goes towards deep fine leg for 1 run.

0.4

0

Asitha Fernando to Cooper Connolly, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Cooper Connolly hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

0.3

0

Asitha Fernando to Cooper Connolly, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Cooper Connolly hangs in the crease and strives to hit drive, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.

0.2

W

Asitha Fernando to Matthew Short, no run, lbw b A Fernando, Out LBW !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Matthew Short hangs in the crease to attempt defensive shot, but fails to make a contact with the ball, it hits the pad, Asitha Fernando appeals for an LBW, which the umpire eventually gives, resulting in Matthew Shorts dismissal.

0.1

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Asitha Fernando to Matthew Short, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, back of length, on the off stump, Matthew Short hangs in the crease and strives to hit punch, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.