Colombo Strikers v Galle Titans, Live Cricket Score and Commentary, 10th Match, Lanka Premier League, 2023

Lanka Premier League 10th Match: Colombo Strikers v Galle Titans at Kandy, August 07, 2023

Colombo Strikers

189/3 (19.5)

Galle Titans

188/3 (20)

Finished

CS won by 7 wickets

Galle Titans InningGT Inning188/3 (20 ov)

Colombo Strikers InningCS Inning189/3 (19.5 ov)

Commentary

0.1

Kasun Rajitha to Pathum Nissanka, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Pathum Nissanka goes forward and slash defensive shot towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

0.2

Kasun Rajitha to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, Pathum Nissanka goes forward to take inswinger of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards short mid wicket for 1 run.

0.3

Kasun Rajitha to Babar Azam, Four, fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Babar Azam goes forward and plays flick shot in the air to long on, and ball finds the ropes for four.

0.4

Kasun Rajitha to Babar Azam, Four, inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Babar Azam goes forward and plays drive in the air to deep cover, and ball finds the ropes for four.

0.5

Kasun Rajitha to Babar Azam, Four, fast ball, full length, on the leg stump, Babar Azam goes forward and plays flick shot in the air to deep square leg, and ball finds the ropes for four.

0.6

Kasun Rajitha to Babar Azam, 1 run, Babar Azam goes forward to take inswinger of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards point for 1 run.

End of over 1 (14 runs)

Babar Azam 13 (4)

Pathum Nissanka 1 (2)

Colombo Strikers 14/0

Kasun Rajitha 1-0-14-0

1.1

Shakib Al Hasan to Babar Azam, 1 run, Babar Azam 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 mid wicket for 1 run.

1.2

Shakib Al Hasan to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, Pathum Nissanka goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 1 run.

1.3

1.4

1.5

Shakib Al Hasan to Babar Azam, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Babar Azam goes forward and slash flick shot towards square leg, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

1.6

Shakib Al Hasan to Babar Azam, 1 run, Babar Azam goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

End of over 2 (5 runs)

Babar Azam 16 (8)

Pathum Nissanka 3 (4)

Colombo Strikers 19/0

Shakib Al Hasan 1-0-5-0

Kasun Rajitha 1-0-14-0

2.1

Richard Ngarava to Babar Azam, 1 run, Babar Azam goes forward to take inswinger of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.

2.2

Richard Ngarava to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, inswinger, good length, on the stumps, goes forward and plays flick shot, towards the deep square leg for 1 run.

2.3

Richard Ngarava to Babar Azam, 1 run, Babar Azam goes forward to take inswinger of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 1 run.

2.4

Richard Ngarava to Pathum Nissanka, Six, Six !! With a brilliant fast ball on the stumps, Pathum Nissanka goes forward and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular drive to long on for a colossal Maximum!

2.5

Richard Ngarava to Pathum Nissanka, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Pathum Nissanka goes forward and slash defensive shot towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

2.6

Richard Ngarava to Pathum Nissanka, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Pathum Nissanka goes forward to make a room for himself, but left it alone for the keeper to collect at the last moment.

End of over 3 (9 runs)

Pathum Nissanka 10 (8)

Babar Azam 18 (10)

Colombo Strikers 28/0

Richard Ngarava 1-0-9-0

Shakib Al Hasan 1-0-5-0

3.1

Shakib Al Hasan to Babar Azam, 1 run, Babar Azam goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.

3.2

Shakib Al Hasan to Pathum Nissanka, Four, off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Pathum Nissanka goes forward and plays sweep in the air to deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes for four.

3.3

Shakib Al Hasan to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, Pathum Nissanka goes forward to make a confident defensive shot, sending the ball towards long off for 1 run.

3.4

3.5

Shakib Al Hasan to Pathum Nissanka, 2 runs, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Pathum Nissanka goes forward to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards long on for 2 runs.

3.6

Shakib Al Hasan to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, Pathum Nissanka goes forward to take off break ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident punch that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

End of over 4 (10 runs)

Pathum Nissanka 18 (12)

Babar Azam 20 (12)

Colombo Strikers 38/0

Shakib Al Hasan 2-0-15-0

Richard Ngarava 1-0-9-0

4.1

Richard Ngarava to Pathum Nissanka, Four, fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Pathum Nissanka goes forward and plays drive in the air to deep cover, and ball finds the ropes for four.

5wd

4.2

Richard Ngarava to Pathum Nissanka, 5 wide, Wide Ball !! inswinger, good length, That sails wide of the leg stump, Pathum Nissanka left the ball. It gets past the keeper, and the ball raced away to the boundary for four.

4.2

Richard Ngarava to Pathum Nissanka, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Pathum Nissanka goes forward and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at mid off, who halts the ball.

4.3

Richard Ngarava to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, Pathum Nissanka goes forward to take inswinger of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.

4.4

Richard Ngarava to Babar Azam, Four, inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Babar Azam goes forward and plays cut in the air to deep point, and ball finds the ropes for four.

4.5

Richard Ngarava to Babar Azam, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Babar Azam goes forward to make a room for himself, but left it alone for the keeper to collect at the last moment.

4.6

Richard Ngarava to Babar Azam, 2 runs, An accurately pitched inswinger on the stumps, Babar Azam goes forward to make a confident pull, sending the ball towards deep fine leg for 2 runs.

End of over 5 (16 runs)

Babar Azam 26 (15)

Pathum Nissanka 23 (15)

Colombo Strikers 54/0

Richard Ngarava 2-0-25-0

Shakib Al Hasan 2-0-15-0

5.1

Tabraiz Shamsi to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, Pathum Nissanka goes forward to take off break ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident punch that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.

5.2

Tabraiz Shamsi to Babar Azam, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Babar Azam goes forward and slash punch towards point, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

5.3

Tabraiz Shamsi to Babar Azam, Six, Six !! With a brilliant off break ball on the stumps, Babar Azam goes forward and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular sloge sweep to deep mid wicket for a colossal Maximum!

5.4

Tabraiz Shamsi to Babar Azam, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the leg stump, Babar Azam goes forward to make a room for himself, but left it alone for the keeper to collect at the last moment.

5.5

Tabraiz Shamsi to Babar Azam, 1 run, Babar Azam goes forward to take off break ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident punch that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.

5.6

Tabraiz Shamsi to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, Pathum Nissanka goes forward to take off break ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.

End of over 6 (9 runs)

Pathum Nissanka 25 (17)

Babar Azam 33 (19)

Colombo Strikers 63/0

Tabraiz Shamsi 1-0-9-0

Richard Ngarava 2-0-25-0

6.1

Dasun Shanaka to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, Pathum Nissanka goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 1 run.

6.2

Dasun Shanaka to Babar Azam, 1 run, Babar Azam goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.

6.3

Dasun Shanaka to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, Pathum Nissanka goes forward to take fast ball of fulltoss aimed on the stumps, executing a confident punch that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

6.4

Dasun Shanaka to Babar Azam, 1 run, Babar Azam goes forward to take inswinger of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.

6.5

Dasun Shanaka to Pathum Nissanka, 2 runs, Pathum Nissanka goes forward to take fast ball of fulltoss aimed on the stumps, executing a confident punch that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 2 runs.

6.6

Dasun Shanaka to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, An accurately pitched inswinger on the stumps, Pathum Nissanka goes forward to make a confident punch, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

End of over 7 (7 runs)

Pathum Nissanka 30 (21)

Babar Azam 35 (21)

Colombo Strikers 70/0

Dasun Shanaka 1-0-7-0

Tabraiz Shamsi 1-0-9-0

7.1

Akila Dananjaya to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, Pathum Nissanka goes forward to take off break ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident punch that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

7.2

Akila Dananjaya to Babar Azam, 1 run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Babar Azam goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

7.3

Akila Dananjaya to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, Pathum Nissanka goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.

7.4

Akila Dananjaya to Babar Azam, 1 run, Babar Azam goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

7.5

7.6

Akila Dananjaya to Babar Azam, 1 run, Babar Azam goes forward 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.

End of over 8 (6 runs)

Babar Azam 38 (24)

Pathum Nissanka 33 (24)

Colombo Strikers 76/0

Akila Dananjaya 1-0-6-0

Dasun Shanaka 1-0-7-0

8.1

Dasun Shanaka to Babar Azam, 1 run, Babar Azam goes forward to take fast ball of fulltoss aimed on the stumps, executing a confident punch that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 1 run.

8.2

Dasun Shanaka to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, Pathum Nissanka goes forward 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.

8.3

Dasun Shanaka to Babar Azam, 1 run, Babar Azam goes forward to take inswinger of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards mid off for 1 run.

8.4

Dasun Shanaka to Pathum Nissanka, Four, inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Pathum Nissanka goes forward and plays cut in the air to third man, and ball finds the ropes for four.

8.5

Dasun Shanaka to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, Pathum Nissanka goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.

8.6

Dasun Shanaka to Babar Azam, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Babar Azam goes forward and trying to hit cut, but the ball shapes away late and beats the bat.

End of over 9 (8 runs)

Babar Azam 40 (27)

Pathum Nissanka 39 (27)

Colombo Strikers 84/0

Dasun Shanaka 2-0-15-0

Akila Dananjaya 1-0-6-0

9.1

Akila Dananjaya to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, Pathum Nissanka goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident punch that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 1 run.

9.2

Akila Dananjaya to Babar Azam, Four, off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Babar Azam goes forward and plays drive in the air to long on, and ball finds the ropes for four.

9.3

9.4

9.5

Akila Dananjaya to Babar Azam, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Babar Azam goes forward to make a confident defensive shot, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

9.6

End of over 10 (9 runs)

Pathum Nissanka 42 (30)

Babar Azam 46 (30)

Colombo Strikers 93/0

Akila Dananjaya 2-0-15-0

Dasun Shanaka 2-0-15-0

10.1

Tabraiz Shamsi to Pathum Nissanka, Four, off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Pathum Nissanka goes forward and plays punch in the air to deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes for four.

10.2

Tabraiz Shamsi to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, Pathum Nissanka goes forward to take off break ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident sweep that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.

10.3

Tabraiz Shamsi to Babar Azam, 2 runs, Babar Azam goes forward to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 2 runs.

10.4

Tabraiz Shamsi to Babar Azam, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Babar Azam goes forward and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who halts the ball.

10.5

Tabraiz Shamsi to Babar Azam, 1 run, Babar Azam goes forward to take off break ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.

10.6

End of over 11 (9 runs)

Pathum Nissanka 48 (33)

Babar Azam 49 (33)

Colombo Strikers 102/0

Tabraiz Shamsi 2-0-18-0

Akila Dananjaya 2-0-15-0

11.1

Shakib Al Hasan to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, Pathum Nissanka 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 mid wicket for 1 run.

11.2

Shakib Al Hasan to Babar Azam, 2 runs, Babar Azam goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 2 runs.

11.3

11.4

Shakib Al Hasan to Pathum Nissanka, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Pathum Nissanka goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

11.5

Shakib Al Hasan to Pathum Nissanka, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Pathum Nissanka goes forward and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at mid off, who halts the ball.

11.6

Shakib Al Hasan to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, Pathum Nissanka goes forward to take off break ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards point for 1 run.

End of over 12 (5 runs)

Pathum Nissanka 50 (37)

Babar Azam 52 (35)

Colombo Strikers 107/0

Shakib Al Hasan 3-0-20-0

Tabraiz Shamsi 2-0-18-0

12.1

Tabraiz Shamsi to Pathum Nissanka, Four, off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Pathum Nissanka goes back and plays punch in the air to deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes for four.

12.2

Tabraiz Shamsi to Pathum Nissanka, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Pathum Nissanka goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

12.3

Pathum Nissanka c S Daniel b T Shamsi 54 (40) Tabraiz Shamsi to Pathum Nissanka, no run, c S Daniel b T Shamsi, Caught out!! off break ball full length on the stumps, Pathum Nissanka goes back to take the gamble with sloge sweep towards deep mid wicket, in the air!! and is perfectly caught by Shevon Daniel. Leading to a soft dismissal.

12.4

Tabraiz Shamsi to Nuwanidu Fernando, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Nuwanidu Fernando goes back and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

12.5

Tabraiz Shamsi to Nuwanidu Fernando, 2 runs, Nuwanidu Fernando goes back to take off break ball of good length aimed on the leg stump, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep fine leg for 2 runs.

12.6

Tabraiz Shamsi to Nuwanidu Fernando, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Nuwanidu Fernando goes back and slash defensive shot towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

End of over 13 (6 runs)

Nuwanidu Fernando 2 (3)

Babar Azam 52 (35)

Colombo Strikers 113/1

Tabraiz Shamsi 3-0-24-1

Shakib Al Hasan 3-0-20-0

1wd

13.1

Akila Dananjaya to Babar Azam, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! off break ball full length on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Babar Azam with no chance to make contact, and the umpire calls it a wide.

13.1

Akila Dananjaya to Babar Azam, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Babar Azam goes back and slash defensive shot towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

13.2

Akila Dananjaya to Babar Azam, Six, Six !! off break ball is delivered on the stumps, full length and Babar Azam goes back and displays great skill by powering sloge sweep to long on for a magnificent Maximum!

13.3

13.4

Akila Dananjaya to Babar Azam, Four, off break ball, good length, on the off stump, goes forward and delivered cut in the gap to the deep cover for four.

13.5

Akila Dananjaya to Babar Azam, 2 runs, Babar Azam 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 mid wicket for 2 runs.

13.6

End of over 14 (20 runs)

Babar Azam 71 (41)

Nuwanidu Fernando 2 (3)

Colombo Strikers 133/1

Akila Dananjaya 3-0-35-0

Tabraiz Shamsi 3-0-24-1

14.1

Kasun Rajitha to Babar Azam, 2 runs, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Babar Azam goes forward to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards long on for 2 runs.

14.2

Kasun Rajitha to Babar Azam, Six, Six !! inswinger is delivered on the off stump, good length and Babar Azam goes forward and displays great skill by powering drive to long off for a magnificent Maximum!

14.3

Kasun Rajitha to Babar Azam, 1 run, Babar Azam goes forward to take inswinger of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.

14.4

Kasun Rajitha to Nuwanidu Fernando, 2 runs, An accurately pitched inswinger on the stumps, Nuwanidu Fernando goes forward to make a confident defensive shot, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.

14.5

Kasun Rajitha to Nuwanidu Fernando, 1 run, Nuwanidu Fernando goes forward to take inswinger of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.

1wd

14.6

Kasun Rajitha to Babar Azam, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball full length on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Babar Azam with no chance to make contact, and the umpire calls it a wide.

14.6

Kasun Rajitha to Babar Azam, 1 run, Babar Azam 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 1 run.

End of over 15 (14 runs)

Babar Azam 81 (45)

Nuwanidu Fernando 5 (5)

Colombo Strikers 147/1

Kasun Rajitha 2-0-28-0

Akila Dananjaya 3-0-35-0

15.1

Shakib Al Hasan to Babar Azam, 1 run, Babar Azam goes forward to take off break ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 1 run.

15.2

Shakib Al Hasan to Nuwanidu Fernando, 1 run, Nuwanidu Fernando goes forward to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident punch that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.

15.3

15.4

Shakib Al Hasan to Nuwanidu Fernando, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Nuwanidu Fernando goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

15.5

Shakib Al Hasan to Nuwanidu Fernando, 1 run, Nuwanidu Fernando goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards short mid wicket for 1 run.

15.6

Shakib Al Hasan to Babar Azam, Six, Six !! With a brilliant off break ball on the stumps, Babar Azam goes forward and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular punch to long on for a colossal Maximum!

End of over 16 (10 runs)

Babar Azam 89 (48)

Nuwanidu Fernando 7 (8)

Colombo Strikers 157/1

Shakib Al Hasan 4-0-30-0

Kasun Rajitha 2-0-28-0

16.1

Richard Ngarava to Nuwanidu Fernando, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Nuwanidu Fernando goes forward and trying to hit cut, but the ball shapes away late and beats the bat.

16.2

Richard Ngarava to Nuwanidu Fernando, 1 run, Nuwanidu Fernando goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.

16.3

Richard Ngarava to Babar Azam, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Babar Azam goes forward and slash defensive shot towards mid on, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

16.4

Richard Ngarava to Babar Azam, Four, fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Babar Azam goes forward and caresses cut to third man and it raced away to the fence for four.

16.5

Richard Ngarava to Babar Azam, 2 runs, Babar Azam goes forward to take fast ball of fulltoss aimed on the off stump, executing a confident punch that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 2 runs.

16.6

Richard Ngarava to Babar Azam, 1 run, Babar Azam goes forward to take inswinger of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

End of over 17 (8 runs)

Babar Azam 96 (52)

Nuwanidu Fernando 8 (10)

Colombo Strikers 165/1

Richard Ngarava 3-0-33-0

Shakib Al Hasan 4-0-30-0

17.1

Tabraiz Shamsi to Babar Azam, 1 run, Babar Azam 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 mid wicket for 1 run.

17.2

Tabraiz Shamsi to Nuwanidu Fernando, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Nuwanidu Fernando goes forward and trying to hit punch, but the ball shapes away late and beats the bat.

17.3

Tabraiz Shamsi to Nuwanidu Fernando, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Nuwanidu Fernando goes forward and trying to hit punch, but the ball shapes away late and beats the bat.

17.4

Nuwanidu Fernando c D Shanaka b T Shamsi 8 (13) Tabraiz Shamsi to Nuwanidu Fernando, no run, c D Shanaka b T Shamsi, Caught out!! off break ball full length on the stumps, Nuwanidu Fernando goes forward to take the gamble with punch towards long on, in the air!! and is perfectly caught by Dasun Shanaka. Leading to a soft dismissal.

17.5

Tabraiz Shamsi to Chamika Karunaratne, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Chamika Karunaratne goes forward to make a confident defensive shot, sending the ball towards long on for 1 run.

17.6

Tabraiz Shamsi to Babar Azam, 1 run, Babar Azam goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.

End of over 18 (3 runs)

Babar Azam 98 (54)

Chamika Karunaratne 1 (1)

Colombo Strikers 168/2

Tabraiz Shamsi 4-0-27-2

Richard Ngarava 3-0-33-0

18.1

Richard Ngarava to Babar Azam, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, yorker, on the off stump, Babar Azam goes forward to make a room for himself, but left it alone for the keeper to collect at the last moment.

18.2

Richard Ngarava to Babar Azam, 1 run, Babar Azam goes forward to take inswinger of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

18.3

Richard Ngarava to Chamika Karunaratne, 1 run, An accurately pitched inswinger on the stumps, Chamika Karunaratne goes forward to make a confident pull, but gets an edge, and the ball goes towards short cover for 1 run.

18.4

Richard Ngarava to Babar Azam, Four, fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Babar Azam goes forward and caresses sweep to deep fine leg and it raced away to the fence for four.

18.5

Richard Ngarava to Babar Azam, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Babar Azam goes forward to make a confident defensive shot, sending the ball towards long off for 1 run.

18.6

Richard Ngarava to Chamika Karunaratne, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, yorker, on the off stump, Chamika Karunaratne goes forward and strives to hit drive, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.

End of over 19 (7 runs)

Chamika Karunaratne 2 (3)

Babar Azam 104 (58)

Colombo Strikers 175/2

Richard Ngarava 4-0-40-0

Tabraiz Shamsi 4-0-27-2

19.1

Babar Azam c S Al Hasan b K Rajitha 104 (59) Kasun Rajitha to Babar Azam, no run, c S Al Hasan b K Rajitha, Caught out !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Babar Azam goes forward to hit sloge sweep to long off but it resulted in a catch taken by Shakib Al Hasan, and Babar Azam is dismissed.

19.2

Kasun Rajitha to Mohammad Nawaz, 2 runs, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Mohammad Nawaz goes forward to make a confident punch, sending the ball towards deep cover for 2 runs.

19.3

Kasun Rajitha to Mohammad Nawaz, 2 runs, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Mohammad Nawaz goes forward to make a confident punch, sending the ball towards long on for 2 runs.

19.4

Kasun Rajitha to Mohammad Nawaz, Six, Six !! fast ball is delivered on the off stump, fulltoss and Mohammad Nawaz goes forward and displays great skill by powering punch to deep cover for a magnificent Maximum!

19.5

Kasun Rajitha to Mohammad Nawaz, Four, inswinger, full length, on the stumps, Mohammad Nawaz goes forward and caresses drive to long on and it raced away to the fence for four.