Australia v Sri Lanka, Live Cricket Score and Commentary, 30th Match, Group B, ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2026

ICC Men's T20 World Cup 30th Match, Group B: Australia v Sri Lanka at Kandy, February 16, 2026
Australia
AUS
181/10 (20)
Sri Lanka
SL
184/2 (18)
Finished
SL won by 8 wickets
Australia InningAUS Inning181/10 (20 ov)
Sri Lanka InningSL Inning184/2 (18 ov)

Commentary

0
0.1
Xavier Bartlett to Pathum Nissanka, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease to make a room for himself, but left it alone for the keeper to collect at the last moment.
1
0.2
Xavier Bartlett to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.
1
0.3
Xavier Bartlett to Kusal Perera, 1 run, Kusal Perera hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a textbook , edged!! and the ball sails towards deep point for 1 run.
6
0.4
Xavier Bartlett to Pathum Nissanka, Six, Six !! What a delivery! fast ball lands right on the stumps, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers pull sending it flying to the deep fine leg region for a remarkable Maximum!
0
0.5
Xavier Bartlett to Pathum Nissanka, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Pathum Nissanka goes forward, tucks it toward the fielder at short cover, who blocks the ball right away.
0
0.6
Xavier Bartlett to Pathum Nissanka, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease to the delivery, tries to defend it with full face of the bat, but the ball jags away at the last moment, beating the bat.
End of over 1 (8 runs)
Pathum Nissanka 7 (5)
Kusal Perera 1 (1)
Sri Lanka 8/0
Xavier Bartlett 1-0-8-0
0
1.1
Marcus Stoinis to Kusal Perera, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Kusal Perera 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.
w
1.2
Kusal Perera c N Ellis b M Stoinis 1 (3) Marcus Stoinis to Kusal Perera, no run, c N Ellis b M Stoinis, Caught out !! inswinger, back of length, on the off stump, A risky shot choice by Kusal Perera as the batter hangs in the crease to strike it towards deep point, only to get an edge that goes straight into the hands of for a soft dismissal.
1
1.3
Marcus Stoinis to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease to make a room for himself and hits it towards deep point for 1 run.
1
1.4
Marcus Stoinis to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease to make a confident defensive shot, sending the ball towards point for 1 run.
2
1.5
Marcus Stoinis to Kusal Mendis, 2 runs, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident uppercut that sent the ball sailing towards deep fine leg for 2 runs.
0
1.6
Marcus Stoinis to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at mid on, who halts the ball.
End of over 2 (4 runs)
Kusal Mendis 3 (3)
Pathum Nissanka 8 (6)
Sri Lanka 12/1
Marcus Stoinis 1-0-4-1
Xavier Bartlett 1-0-8-0
4
2.1
Xavier Bartlett to Pathum Nissanka, Four, Four !! inswinger, full length, on the off stump, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease and caresses inside out shot to long on, it raced away to the fence for four.
4
2.2
Xavier Bartlett to Pathum Nissanka, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, plays in the gap to the deep fine leg for four.
0
2.3
Xavier Bartlett to Pathum Nissanka, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Pathum Nissanka goes forward, tucks it toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who blocks the ball right away.
0
2.4
Xavier Bartlett to Pathum Nissanka, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, full length, on the off stump, Pathum Nissanka goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at mid on, who halts the ball.
1wd
2.5
Xavier Bartlett to Pathum Nissanka, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball fulltoss on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Pathum Nissanka with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.
1
2.5
Xavier Bartlett to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Pathum Nissanka goes forward to make a confident sweep, sending the ball towards deep square leg for 1 run.
4
2.6
Xavier Bartlett to Kusal Mendis, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, plays in the gap to the third man for four.
End of over 3 (14 runs)
Kusal Mendis 7 (4)
Pathum Nissanka 17 (11)
Sri Lanka 26/1
Xavier Bartlett 2-0-22-0
Marcus Stoinis 1-0-4-1
1
3.1
Nathan Ellis to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease to make a confident drive, sending the ball towards deep square leg for 1 run.
0
3.2
Nathan Ellis to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Kusal Mendis goes forward, tucks it toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who blocks the ball right away.
0
3.3
Nathan Ellis to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis goes forward, tucks it toward the fielder at mid off, who blocks the ball right away.
6
3.4
Nathan Ellis to Kusal Mendis, Six, Six !! outswinger is delivered on the stumps, good length, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease, displays great skill by powering pull to deep fine leg for a magnificent Maximum!
1wd
3.5
Nathan Ellis to Kusal Mendis, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball full length, on the off stump, That is well outside the off-stump, leaving Kusal Mendis no chance to play a shot. The umpire stretches arms to signal it a wide ball.
0
3.5
Nathan Ellis to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Nathan Ellis bowls a sharp delivery, and Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.
1
3.6
Nathan Ellis to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, An accurately pitched inswinger on the off stump, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease to make a confident push, sending the ball towards short cover for 1 run.
End of over 4 (9 runs)
Kusal Mendis 14 (9)
Pathum Nissanka 18 (12)
Sri Lanka 35/1
Nathan Ellis 1-0-9-0
Xavier Bartlett 2-0-22-0
1
4.1
Cooper Connolly to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, off break ball, fulltoss, on the stumps, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease to make a room for himself and hits it towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
0
4.2
Cooper Connolly to Pathum Nissanka, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease and slash push towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
0
4.3
Cooper Connolly to Pathum Nissanka, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
6
4.4
Cooper Connolly to Pathum Nissanka, Six, Six !! What a delivery! off break ball lands right on the off stump, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers reverse sweep sending it flying to the third man region for a remarkable Maximum!
2
4.5
Cooper Connolly to Pathum Nissanka, 2 runs, Cooper Connolly delivers off break ball at good length, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
4
4.6
Cooper Connolly to Pathum Nissanka, Four, Four !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Pathum Nissanka goes back and caresses cut to deep point, it raced away to the fence for four.
End of over 5 (13 runs)
Pathum Nissanka 30 (17)
Kusal Mendis 15 (10)
Sri Lanka 48/1
Cooper Connolly 1-0-13-0
Nathan Ellis 1-0-9-0
4
5.1
Marcus Stoinis to Kusal Mendis, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis elegantly hangs in the crease into the shot, gracefully guides it to third man region, the ball speeds away and finds the boundary rope.
0
5.2
Marcus Stoinis to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, back of length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease to the delivery, letting it go to the keeper without offering a shot.
1
5.3
Marcus Stoinis to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease to take slower ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 1 run.
0
5.4
Marcus Stoinis to Pathum Nissanka, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease to the delivery, letting it go to the keeper without offering a shot.
4
5.5
Marcus Stoinis to Pathum Nissanka, Four, Four !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump. Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease, hits pull in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
4
5.6
Marcus Stoinis to Pathum Nissanka, Four, Four !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease, plays cut, gets an edge!, in the air to third man. Ball finds the ropes for four.
End of over 6 (13 runs)
Pathum Nissanka 38 (20)
Kusal Mendis 20 (13)
Sri Lanka 61/1
Marcus Stoinis 2-0-17-1
Cooper Connolly 1-0-13-0
1
6.1
Cooper Connolly to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease to make a confident push, sending the ball towards short cover for 1 run.
1
6.2
Cooper Connolly to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the leg stump, Pathum Nissanka goes back to make a confident drive, sending the ball towards long off for 1 run.
0
6.3
Cooper Connolly to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! carrom ball, full length, on the stumps, Cooper Connolly bowls a sharp delivery, and Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.
1
6.4
Cooper Connolly to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease to make a confident drive, sending the ball towards mid off for 1 run.
1
6.5
Cooper Connolly to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease to make a room for himself and hits it towards short fine leg for 1 run.
1
6.6
Cooper Connolly to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease to make a confident defensive shot, sending the ball towards short cover for 1 run.
End of over 7 (5 runs)
Kusal Mendis 23 (17)
Pathum Nissanka 40 (22)
Sri Lanka 66/1
Cooper Connolly 2-0-18-0
Marcus Stoinis 2-0-17-1
4
7.1
Adam Zampa to Kusal Mendis, Four, Four !! legbreak, good length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, plays in the gap to the deep mid wicket for four.
1
7.2
Adam Zampa to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, googly, full length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease to make a room for himself and hits it towards long off for 1 run.
1
7.3
Adam Zampa to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, An accurately pitched googly on the off stump, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease to make a confident defensive shot, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
0
7.4
Adam Zampa to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the stumps, Kusal Mendis goes forward, tucks drive toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
0
7.5
Adam Zampa to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, good length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis goes forward, tucks it toward the fielder at slip, who blocks the ball right away.
4
7.6
Adam Zampa to Kusal Mendis, Four, Four !! googly, back of length, on the stumps, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease and caresses sweep to deep mid wicket, it raced away to the fence for four.
End of over 8 (10 runs)
Kusal Mendis 32 (22)
Pathum Nissanka 41 (23)
Sri Lanka 76/1
Adam Zampa 1-0-10-0
Cooper Connolly 2-0-18-0
1
8.1
Cooper Connolly to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease to make a room for himself and hits it towards deep point for 1 run.
0
8.2
Cooper Connolly to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis goes forward, tucks it toward the fielder at point, who blocks the ball right away.
4
8.3
Cooper Connolly to Kusal Mendis, Four, Four !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease and caresses flick shot to deep cover, it raced away to the fence for four.
0
8.4
Cooper Connolly to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Kusal Mendis goes forward, tucks it toward the fielder at point, who blocks the ball right away.
0
8.5
Cooper Connolly to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Kusal Mendis goes forward, tucks it toward the fielder at slip, who blocks the ball right away.
4
8.6
Cooper Connolly to Kusal Mendis, Four, Four !! off break ball, full length, on the leg stump. Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease, hits sweep in the gap towards deep fine leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
End of over 9 (9 runs)
Kusal Mendis 40 (27)
Pathum Nissanka 42 (24)
Sri Lanka 85/1
Cooper Connolly 3-0-27-0
Adam Zampa 1-0-10-0
1
9.1
Adam Zampa to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, legbreak, full length, on the off stump, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease to make a room for himself and hits it towards long off for 1 run.
2
9.2
Adam Zampa to Kusal Mendis, 2 runs, An accurately pitched legbreak on the off stump, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease to make a confident defensive shot, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
1
9.3
Adam Zampa to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, legbreak, fulltoss, on the stumps, Kusal Mendis goes forward to make a room for himself and hits it towards deep square leg for 1 run.
1
9.4
Adam Zampa to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, An accurately pitched legbreak on the off stump, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease to make a confident defensive shot, sending the ball towards deep cover for 1 run.
0
9.5
Adam Zampa to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! googly, good length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis goes forward, tucks it toward the fielder at short cover, who blocks the ball right away.
3
9.6
Adam Zampa to Kusal Mendis, 3 runs, An accurately pitched legbreak on the off stump, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease to make a confident defensive shot, sending the ball towards deep point for 3 runs.
End of over 10 (8 runs)
Kusal Mendis 46 (31)
Pathum Nissanka 44 (26)
Sri Lanka 93/1
Adam Zampa 2-0-18-0
Cooper Connolly 3-0-27-0
1
10.1
Nathan Ellis to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, outswinger, full length, on the stumps, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease to make a room for himself and hits it towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
1
10.2
Nathan Ellis to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, An accurately pitched outswinger on the stumps, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease to make a confident cut, sending the ball towards deep fine leg for 1 run.
1
10.3
Nathan Ellis to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, An accurately pitched inswinger on the off stump, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease to make a confident push, sending the ball towards deep cover for 1 run.
1
10.4
Nathan Ellis to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease to make a confident pull, sending the ball towards deep square leg for 1 run.
1
10.5
Nathan Ellis to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.
0
10.6
Nathan Ellis to Pathum Nissanka, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease, tucks drive toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
End of over 11 (5 runs)
Pathum Nissanka 46 (29)
Kusal Mendis 49 (34)
Sri Lanka 98/1
Nathan Ellis 2-0-14-0
Adam Zampa 2-0-18-0
1
11.1
Glenn Maxwell to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease to make a confident push, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
1
11.2
Glenn Maxwell to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, Glenn Maxwell delivers off break ball at good length, Pathum Nissanka goes back and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.
1
11.3
Glenn Maxwell to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, Kusal Mendis goes back to make a confident chip shot, sending the ball towards deep square leg for 1 run.
2
11.4
Glenn Maxwell to Pathum Nissanka, 2 runs, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease to take doosra of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident sweep that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 2 runs.
1
11.5
Glenn Maxwell to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, off break ball, full length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, plays push, towards the short mid wicket for 1 run.
0
11.6
Glenn Maxwell to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease, tucks ramp shot toward the fielder at square leg, who halts the ball.
End of over 12 (6 runs)
Kusal Mendis 51 (37)
Pathum Nissanka 50 (32)
Sri Lanka 104/1
Glenn Maxwell 1-0-6-0
Nathan Ellis 2-0-14-0
1
12.1
Marcus Stoinis to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease and chunks it towards the short cover for 1 run.
w
12.2
Kusal Mendis c C Connolly b M Stoinis 51 (38) Marcus Stoinis to Kusal Mendis, no run, c C Connolly b M Stoinis, Caught out !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, A risky shot choice by Kusal Mendis as the batter hangs in the crease to strike it towards deep mid wicket, only to get an edge that goes straight into the hands of Cooper Connolly for a soft dismissal.
4
12.3
Marcus Stoinis to Pavan Rathnayake, Four, Four !! inswinger, full length, on the off stump. Pavan Rathnayake hangs in the crease, hits drive in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four. Well timed shot in the air, went flat and hard out of the ground. It deserves the standing ovation
4
12.4
Marcus Stoinis to Pavan Rathnayake, Four, Four !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Pavan Rathnayake hangs in the crease and caresses cut to third man, it raced away to the fence for four.
0
12.5
Marcus Stoinis to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Pavan Rathnayake goes back and slash cut towards point, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
0
12.6
Marcus Stoinis to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Pavan Rathnayake hangs in the crease to the delivery, tries to defend it with full face of the bat, but the ball jags away at the last moment, beating the bat.
End of over 13 (9 runs)
Pavan Rathnayake 8 (4)
Pathum Nissanka 51 (33)
Sri Lanka 113/2
Marcus Stoinis 3-0-26-2
Glenn Maxwell 1-0-6-0
1
13.1
Adam Zampa to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease to take legbreak of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards slip for 1 run.
0
13.2
Adam Zampa to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, fulltoss, on the off stump, Pavan Rathnayake goes forward and slash punch towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
1
13.3
Adam Zampa to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Pavan Rathnayake hangs in the crease to make a confident push, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
2
13.4
Adam Zampa to Pathum Nissanka, 2 runs, off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease to make a room for himself and hits it towards deep square leg for 2 runs.
0
13.5
Adam Zampa to Pathum Nissanka, no run, Dot ball !! carrom ball, good length, on the off stump, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease, trying to hit cut, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.
4
13.6
Adam Zampa to Pathum Nissanka, Four, Four !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Short and well outside the off stump. Pathum Nissanka goes forward, it to the long off, races away and finds the boundary.
End of over 14 (8 runs)
Pathum Nissanka 58 (37)
Pavan Rathnayake 9 (6)
Sri Lanka 121/2
Adam Zampa 3-0-26-0
Marcus Stoinis 3-0-26-2
4
14.1
Marcus Stoinis to Pavan Rathnayake, Four, Four !! slower ball, good length, on the off stump, Pavan Rathnayake goes back, plays inside out shot in the air to deep cover. Ball finds the ropes for four.
1
14.2
Marcus Stoinis to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Pavan Rathnayake goes back to make a room for himself and hits it towards deep square leg for 1 run.
4
14.3
Marcus Stoinis to Pathum Nissanka, Four, Four !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease and caresses cut to third man, it raced away to the fence for four.
0
14.4
Marcus Stoinis to Pathum Nissanka, no run, Dot ball !! bouncer, back of length, on the off stump, Marcus Stoinis bowls a sharp delivery, and Pathum Nissanka goes forward to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.
1wd
14.5
Marcus Stoinis to Pathum Nissanka, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! inswinger full length on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Pathum Nissanka with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.
4
14.5
Marcus Stoinis to Pathum Nissanka, Four, Four !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Pathum Nissanka goes forward and caresses pull to long on, it raced away to the fence for four.
6
14.6
Marcus Stoinis to Pathum Nissanka, Six, Six !! What a delivery! fast ball lands right on the off stump, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers pull sending it flying to the deep mid wicket region for a remarkable Maximum!
End of over 15 (20 runs)
Pathum Nissanka 72 (41)
Pavan Rathnayake 14 (8)
Sri Lanka 141/2
Marcus Stoinis 4-0-46-2
Adam Zampa 3-0-26-0
1
15.1
Glenn Maxwell to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Pavan Rathnayake hangs in the crease to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.
1
15.2
Glenn Maxwell to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, Pathum Nissanka goes back to make a confident pull, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
0
15.3
Glenn Maxwell to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Pavan Rathnayake hangs in the crease, plays it with soft hands towards mid off, but the fielder is quick to react and prevents the run.
4
15.4
Glenn Maxwell to Pavan Rathnayake, Four, Four !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump. Pavan Rathnayake hangs in the crease, hits sloge sweep in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
0
15.5
Glenn Maxwell to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Glenn Maxwell bowls a sharp delivery, and Pavan Rathnayake hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.
4
15.6
Glenn Maxwell to Pavan Rathnayake, Four, Four !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Pavan Rathnayake elegantly goes forward into the shot, gracefully guides it to deep fine leg region, the ball speeds away and finds the boundary rope. Misfielding has cost them runs
End of over 16 (10 runs)
Pavan Rathnayake 23 (13)
Pathum Nissanka 73 (42)
Sri Lanka 151/2
Glenn Maxwell 2-0-16-0
Marcus Stoinis 4-0-46-2
1
16.1
Nathan Ellis to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease to make a confident hook, sending the ball towards deep square leg for 1 run.
1
16.2
Nathan Ellis to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Pavan Rathnayake hangs in the crease to make a room for himself and hits it towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
2
16.3
Nathan Ellis to Pathum Nissanka, 2 runs, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease to take outswinger of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 2 runs.
6
16.4
Nathan Ellis to Pathum Nissanka, Six, Six !! What a delivery! inswinger lands right on the off stump, Pathum Nissanka goes back, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers cut sending it flying to the deep point region for a remarkable Maximum!
1wd
16.5
Nathan Ellis to Pathum Nissanka, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball good length, on the off stump, That is well outside the off-stump, leaving Pathum Nissanka no chance to play a shot. The umpire stretches arms to signal it a wide ball.
6
16.5
Nathan Ellis to Pathum Nissanka, Six, Six !! What a delivery! fast ball lands right on the leg stump, Pathum Nissanka goes forward, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers flick shot sending it flying to the deep square leg region for a remarkable Maximum!
1
16.6
Nathan Ellis to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease to make a confident drive, sending the ball towards deep cover for 1 run.
End of over 17 (18 runs)
Pathum Nissanka 89 (47)
Pavan Rathnayake 24 (14)
Sri Lanka 169/2
Nathan Ellis 3-0-32-0
Glenn Maxwell 2-0-16-0
4
17.1
Adam Zampa to Pathum Nissanka, Four, Four !! legbreak, good length, on the stumps. Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease, hits pull in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
0
17.2
Adam Zampa to Pathum Nissanka, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, good length, on the off stump, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease and slash push towards point, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
4
17.3
Adam Zampa to Pathum Nissanka, Four, Four !! legbreak, good length, on the off stump. Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease, hits sloge sweep in the gap towards deep square leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
2
17.4
Adam Zampa to Pathum Nissanka, 2 runs, An accurately pitched legbreak on the stumps, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease to make a confident drive, sending the ball towards long on for 2 runs.
1
17.5
Adam Zampa to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, legbreak, good length, on the off stump, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease to make a room for himself and hits it towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
4
17.6
Adam Zampa to Pavan Rathnayake, Four, Four !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump. Pavan Rathnayake hangs in the crease, hits sweep in the gap towards deep square leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four. Well timed shot in the air, went flat and hard out of the ground. It deserves the standing ovation
End of over 18 (15 runs)
Pavan Rathnayake 28 (15)
Pathum Nissanka 100 (52)
Sri Lanka 184/2
Adam Zampa 4-0-41-0
Nathan Ellis 3-0-32-0