Sri Lanka v England, Live Cricket Score and Commentary, 6th ODI, Pakistan ODI Tri-Series, 2026

Pakistan ODI Tri-Series 6th ODI: Sri Lanka v England at Lahore, October 29, 2026
Sri Lanka
SL
331/10 (45.1)
England
ENG
386/5 (50)
Finished
ENG won by 55 runs
England InningENG Inning386/5 (50 ov)
Sri Lanka InningSL Inning331/10 (45.1 ov)

Commentary

0
0.1
Gus Atkinson to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Gus Atkinson starts with a back-of-a-length delivery around off stump. The batter hangs in the crease looking to defend, but fails to make contact.
0
0.2
Gus Atkinson to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Gus Atkinson lands a good-length ball around off stump. The batter hangs back in the crease and plays and misses.
4
0.3
Gus Atkinson to Kamindu Mendis, Four, Gus Atkinson pitches this on a good length outside off stump. Kamindu Mendis hangs back in the crease with a defensive push, finding the gap to pick up four.
0
0.4
Gus Atkinson to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Full-length delivery outside off from Gus Atkinson, and he hangs back in the crease to defend it to a halt. No run.
0
0.5
Gus Atkinson to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Gus Atkinson hits a good length around off stump. The batter hangs back in his crease and lets it go through.
0
0.6
Gus Atkinson to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Gus Atkinson lands a good-length ball around off stump at pace. The batter hangs in the crease and blocks it firmly to end the opening over.
End of over 1 (4 runs)
Kamindu Mendis 4 (6)
Avishka Fernando 0 (0)
Sri Lanka 4/0
Gus Atkinson 1-0-4-0
0
1.1
Sonny Baker to Avishka Fernando, no run, Sonny Baker hits a good length around off stump. The batter hangs in the crease and plays a defensive shot to stop it.
0
1.2
Sonny Baker to Avishka Fernando, no run, Sonny Baker lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter defends, unable to take a run.
1
1.3
Sonny Baker to Avishka Fernando, 1 run, Good length on off stump from Sonny Baker, defended from the crease to take one run.
0
1.4
Sonny Baker to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Sonny Baker hits a good length around off stump with good pace. The batter hangs in the crease looking to pull, but fails to make contact.
0
1.5
Sonny Baker to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Sonny Baker lands it back of a length on off stump. The batter fails to score as the enormous chase begins.
0
1.6
Sonny Baker to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Sonny Baker pitches it full on off stump with pace. The batter hangs in the crease and simply blocks it out.
End of over 2 (1 runs)
Kamindu Mendis 4 (9)
Avishka Fernando 1 (3)
Sri Lanka 5/0
Sonny Baker 1-0-1-0
Gus Atkinson 1-0-4-0
0
2.1
Gus Atkinson to Avishka Fernando, no run, Gus Atkinson hits a good length on the stumps with good pace. The batter hangs in the crease and blocks it firmly.
1wd
2.2
Gus Atkinson to Avishka Fernando, 1 wide, Gus Atkinson errs down the leg side with a good length delivery, and the umpire signals a wide as the batter steps forward.
4
2.2
Gus Atkinson to Avishka Fernando, Four, Gus Atkinson lands it on a good length on the stumps. Avishka Fernando hangs back in the crease and pulls it past short midwicket for four. Sri Lanka need plenty more in this steep chase.
0
2.3
Gus Atkinson to Avishka Fernando, no run, Good length on the stumps from Gus Atkinson. The batter hangs back in his crease and solidly blocks it out.
0
2.4
Gus Atkinson to Avishka Fernando, no run, Gus Atkinson lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter pushes it toward mid off for no run against this steep target.
1
2.5
Gus Atkinson to Avishka Fernando, 1 run, Hanging in the crease against the fast bowling, he pulls it away to take one run.
0
2.6
Gus Atkinson to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Gus Atkinson bowls a full length delivery on off stump. The batter defends firmly to end the over with no run taken.
End of over 3 (6 runs)
Kamindu Mendis 4 (10)
Avishka Fernando 6 (8)
Sri Lanka 11/0
Gus Atkinson 2-0-10-0
Sonny Baker 1-0-1-0
0
3.1
Sonny Baker to Avishka Fernando, no run, Full fast delivery targeting the stumps from Sonny Baker. The batter hangs back in the crease to defend it toward short mid-wicket.
0
3.2
Sonny Baker to Avishka Fernando, no run, Sonny Baker lands a good length ball on off stump. The batter hangs in the crease and defends it towards short cover.
0
3.3
Sonny Baker to Avishka Fernando, no run, Sonny Baker pitches it full on off stump, and the batter presses forward to drive toward short cover. He cannot find a way through as the ball is stopped.
1
3.4
Sonny Baker to Avishka Fernando, 1 run, Pushed on a good length straight on the stumps, he leans forward and flicks it toward short mid-wicket for one.
1wd
3.5
Sonny Baker to Kamindu Mendis, 1 wide, Sonny Baker slips down the leg side on a good length as the batter presses forward, conceding an extra run.
w
3.5
Kamindu Mendis b S Baker 4 (11) Sonny Baker to Kamindu Mendis, no run, b S Baker, Sonny Baker bowls a good length fast delivery around off stump. Kamindu Mendis hangs in the crease to defend, misses completely, and is bowled for four off eleven balls. An improbable chase just grew even steeper.
1
3.6
Sonny Baker to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Hanging back to a back of a length delivery outside off, he cuts it away towards point for one.
End of over 4 (3 runs)
Kusal Mendis 1 (1)
Avishka Fernando 7 (12)
Sri Lanka 14/1
Sonny Baker 2-0-4-1
Gus Atkinson 2-0-10-0
0
4.1
Gus Atkinson to Kusal Mendis, no run, Gus Atkinson lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter pushes it toward mid off for no run.
0
4.2
Gus Atkinson to Kusal Mendis, no run, Gus Atkinson lands this on a good length around off stump. The batter steers it towards point for no run.
0
4.3
Gus Atkinson to Kusal Mendis, no run, Gus Atkinson lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter knocks it towards point. No run taken.
0
4.4
Gus Atkinson to Kusal Mendis, no run, Gus Atkinson hits a good length on the stumps. The batter defends the ball toward short midwicket for no run.
0
4.5
Gus Atkinson to Kusal Mendis, no run, Gus Atkinson lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter hangs in his crease, defending the ball towards short cover.
0
4.6
Gus Atkinson to Kusal Mendis, no run, Gus Atkinson lands a good length delivery around off stump at pace. The batter hangs back in his crease, defending toward short cover.
End of over 5 (0 runs)
Kusal Mendis 1 (7)
Avishka Fernando 7 (12)
Sri Lanka 14/1
Gus Atkinson 3-1-10-0
Sonny Baker 2-0-4-1
4
5.1
Sonny Baker to Avishka Fernando, Four, Baker bowls back of a length on off stump. Avishka Fernando hangs in the crease, flicking through short mid-wicket for four to chip away at the steep target.
0
5.2
Sonny Baker to Avishka Fernando, no run, Sonny Baker serves up a full toss on off stump. Staying deep in the crease, the batter drives it firmly toward short cover for no run.
0
5.3
Sonny Baker to Avishka Fernando, no run, Sonny Baker lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter steers it straight toward point for no run.
4
5.4
Sonny Baker to Avishka Fernando, Four, Full length fast delivery on the stumps from Sonny Baker. Avishka Fernando leans forward and flicks it past short mid wicket for four runs, chipping away at the steep target.
0
5.5
Sonny Baker to Avishka Fernando, no run, Sonny Baker hits a good length around off stump, and the batter stays pinned in the crease to push defensively toward short cover. No run taken.
0
5.6
Sonny Baker to Avishka Fernando, no run, Sonny Baker lands it back of a length outside off stump. Pushed away straight towards short cover for no run.
End of over 6 (8 runs)
Avishka Fernando 15 (18)
Kusal Mendis 1 (7)
Sri Lanka 22/1
Sonny Baker 3-0-12-1
Gus Atkinson 3-1-10-0
0
6.1
Gus Atkinson to Kusal Mendis, no run, Gus Atkinson hits a good length around off stump, and the batter defends it away for no run. Faced with an improbable chase, the pressure stays firmly on.
1
6.2
Gus Atkinson to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Gus Atkinson pounds it in back of a length on the stumps. He rocks back, pulling it toward square leg for one.
1lb
6.3
Gus Atkinson to Avishka Fernando, 1 leg bye, Good length on the stumps from Gus Atkinson, the flick shot deflects toward square leg for a single leg bye.
0
6.4
Gus Atkinson to Kusal Mendis, no run, Full length from Gus Atkinson on the stumps, driven straight towards mid on. No run taken.
4
6.5
Gus Atkinson to Kusal Mendis, Four, Gus Atkinson serves a good length delivery on the stumps. Kusal Mendis whips it past short midwicket, sending the ball away for four needed runs in this steep chase.
1
6.6
Gus Atkinson to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Pitched on a good length outside off stump, guided wide of slip by the batter to pick up one run.
End of over 7 (7 runs)
Kusal Mendis 7 (12)
Avishka Fernando 15 (19)
Sri Lanka 29/1
Gus Atkinson 4-1-16-0
Sonny Baker 3-0-12-1
4
7.1
Sonny Baker to Kusal Mendis, Four, Good length on off stump from Sonny Baker. Kusal Mendis presses forward and drives it past mid-off to find the fence for four. A much-needed boundary in this steep chase.
6
7.2
Sonny Baker to Kusal Mendis, Six, Baker drops it in short on the stumps, and Kusal Mendis dispatches it straight over short mid wicket for six. A much-needed maximum in this steep chase.
1
7.3
Sonny Baker to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Back of a length outside off from Sonny Baker, he hangs in the crease and cuts it towards slip for one.
1
7.4
Sonny Baker to Avishka Fernando, 1 run, Sonny Baker delivers a good length ball on off stump, defended forward towards short mid-wicket for one run.
6
7.5
Sonny Baker to Kusal Mendis, Six, Sonny Baker bowls a good length delivery on the stumps. Hanging in the crease, Kusal Mendis pulls it over mid on for six to ease the tight chase.
0
7.6
Sonny Baker to Kusal Mendis, no run, Sonny Baker hits a good length outside off stump with pace. He hangs in the crease and blocks it toward slip for no run.
End of over 8 (18 runs)
Kusal Mendis 24 (17)
Avishka Fernando 16 (20)
Sri Lanka 47/1
Sonny Baker 4-0-30-1
Gus Atkinson 4-1-16-0
0
8.1
Gus Atkinson to Avishka Fernando, no run, Gus Atkinson hits a good length around off stump. The batter hangs in the crease and drives toward short cover, unable to pierce the ring.
0
8.2
Gus Atkinson to Avishka Fernando, no run, Gus Atkinson lands it on a good length on the stumps. Pushed gently towards short midwicket for no run.
4
8.3
Gus Atkinson to Avishka Fernando, Four, Gus Atkinson hits a good length on the stumps with good pace. Avishka Fernando hangs back in his crease and pulls it through short mid-wicket for four. That helps keep the demanding chase within reach.
4
8.4
Gus Atkinson to Avishka Fernando, Four, Gus Atkinson pitches this full on off stump. Hanging back in the crease, Avishka Fernando drives firmly past short cover for four.
0
8.5
Gus Atkinson to Avishka Fernando, no run, Gus Atkinson lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter works it towards short mid-wicket. No run taken.
0
8.6
Gus Atkinson to Avishka Fernando, no run, Gus Atkinson pounds it in back of a length outside the off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through. A tight dot ball to close out the over in this stiff chase.
End of over 9 (8 runs)
Avishka Fernando 24 (26)
Kusal Mendis 24 (17)
Sri Lanka 55/1
Gus Atkinson 5-1-24-0
Sonny Baker 4-0-30-1
0
9.1
Sam Curran to Kusal Mendis, no run, Good length delivery on the stumps from Sam Curran, and he pushes it gently towards mid-off for no run.
0
9.2
Sam Curran to Kusal Mendis, no run, Good length delivery on off stump from Sam Curran. He hangs in his crease to tap a defensive shot towards short cover for no run.
0
9.3
Sam Curran to Kusal Mendis, no run, Full length from Sam Curran on the stumps, and the batter pushes it toward mid on for no run in this tight chase.
0
9.4
Sam Curran to Kusal Mendis, no run, Hanging back in the crease to a good length delivery on the stumps, he clips a flick straight to short mid-wicket. No run added as the pressure keeps mounting in this demanding chase.
0
9.5
Sam Curran to Kusal Mendis, no run, Sam Curran hits a good length around off stump. The batter hangs in the crease and blocks it firmly toward mid on.
0
9.6
Sam Curran to Kusal Mendis, no run, Sam Curran hits a good length around off stump. The batter pushes it toward short cover for no run against the steep asking rate.
End of over 10 (0 runs)
Kusal Mendis 24 (23)
Avishka Fernando 24 (26)
Sri Lanka 55/1
Sam Curran 1-1-0-0
Gus Atkinson 5-1-24-0
0
10.1
Liam Dawson to Avishka Fernando, no run, Liam Dawson lands it on a good length on the stumps. The batter defends the ball towards short mid-wicket for no run.
0
10.2
Liam Dawson to Avishka Fernando, no run, Liam Dawson lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter pushes it straight to short cover for no run.
0
10.3
Liam Dawson to Avishka Fernando, no run, Liam Dawson bowls a full length delivery on the stumps, and the batter defends it away for no run against the steep asking rate.
0
10.4
Liam Dawson to Avishka Fernando, no run, Liam Dawson lands it on a good length in line with the stumps, and the batter pushes it toward point for no run. With the steep required rate climbing, another dot ball passes.
1
10.5
Liam Dawson to Avishka Fernando, 1 run, Off-break on a good length on the stumps, driven forward towards mid-off for one. In a steep chase, every run matters.
1
10.6
Liam Dawson to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Pushed full on the stumps by Liam Dawson, he steps forward and drives it toward mid off for one.
End of over 11 (2 runs)
Kusal Mendis 25 (24)
Avishka Fernando 25 (31)
Sri Lanka 57/1
Liam Dawson 1-0-2-0
Sam Curran 1-1-0-0
0
11.1
Sam Curran to Kusal Mendis, no run, Sam Curran bowls a good-length delivery on the stumps, and the batter works it towards short midwicket. No run is taken.
0
11.2
Sam Curran to Kusal Mendis, no run, Sam Curran lands a good length delivery on the stumps. The batter defends it solidly to record a dot ball in this steep chase.
1
11.3
Sam Curran to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Goes back and flicks the fast delivery away, collecting one run as the ball is stopped.
1
11.4
Sam Curran to Avishka Fernando, 1 run, Pitched full on the stumps by Curran, worked away toward short mid-wicket to take one run.
4
11.5
Sam Curran to Kusal Mendis, Four, Sam Curran hits a good length on the stumps. Hanging in the crease, Kusal Mendis hooks it away cleanly toward square leg for four to bring up the fifty-run partnership in this steep chase.
4
11.6
Sam Curran to Kusal Mendis, Four, Sam Curran pitches this one full around off stump. Kusal Mendis drives it straight past mid-off to collect four much-needed runs in this steep chase.
End of over 12 (10 runs)
Kusal Mendis 34 (29)
Avishka Fernando 26 (32)
Sri Lanka 67/1
Sam Curran 2-1-10-0
Liam Dawson 1-0-2-0
6
12.1
Liam Dawson to Avishka Fernando, Six, Liam Dawson drops it back of a length on the stumps. Avishka Fernando heaves it over short midwicket, sending the ball cleanly over the rope for six in this demanding chase.
1
12.2
Liam Dawson to Avishka Fernando, 1 run, Liam Dawson flights this off-break full on off stump, drawing a forward defensive push towards short cover for one run.
1
12.3
Liam Dawson to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Pushed away into the gap to rotate the strike, bringing just one run off Liam Dawson.
0
12.4
Liam Dawson to Avishka Fernando, no run, Liam Dawson flights an off-break on a full length on the stumps. He presses forward with a defensive prod toward short mid-wicket.
0
12.5
Liam Dawson to Avishka Fernando, no run, Full length on the stumps from Liam Dawson, and the batter pushes it toward short mid-wicket for no run. A tidy dot keeps the pressure tight in this steep chase.
1
12.6
Liam Dawson to Avishka Fernando, 1 run, Liam Dawson bowls a full delivery on the stumps, worked away towards square leg for one run.
End of over 13 (9 runs)
Avishka Fernando 34 (37)
Kusal Mendis 35 (30)
Sri Lanka 76/1
Liam Dawson 2-0-11-0
Sam Curran 2-1-10-0
0
13.1
Sam Curran to Avishka Fernando, no run, Sam Curran serves a full length delivery outside off stump. He knocks it straight towards mid-off for no run.
1
13.2
Sam Curran to Avishka Fernando, 1 run, Sam Curran concedes a single as the batter works the ball away to rotate the strike.
0
13.3
Sam Curran to Kusal Mendis, no run, Sam Curran lands a good length delivery on off stump. The batter steers the ball toward point for no run.
0
13.4
Sam Curran to Kusal Mendis, no run, Good length on off stump from Sam Curran, and he hangs back to pat a defensive shot toward point. No run taken.
0
13.5
Sam Curran to Kusal Mendis, no run, Full length from Sam Curran on the stumps. He hangs in the crease to defend it toward short cover.
4
13.6
Sam Curran to Kusal Mendis, Four, Sam Curran pitches it full outside off stump. Kusal Mendis presses forward and drives it firmly through mid-off for four, providing a welcome boundary in this tight chase.
End of over 14 (5 runs)
Kusal Mendis 39 (34)
Avishka Fernando 35 (39)
Sri Lanka 81/1
Sam Curran 3-1-15-0
Liam Dawson 2-0-11-0
1
14.1
Liam Dawson to Avishka Fernando, 1 run, Pitched on a full length on the stumps by Liam Dawson, knocked towards mid on for one.
1
14.2
Liam Dawson to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Full length on the stumps, and he leans forward to push the off-spin toward mid off for one run.
0
14.3
Liam Dawson to Avishka Fernando, no run, Liam Dawson tosses an off-break full on the stumps. He hangs in his crease and blocks it firmly to stop the ball.
0
14.4
Liam Dawson to Avishka Fernando, no run, Liam Dawson bowls a full length delivery on the stumps. He pushes it straight towards mid off for no run.
0
14.5
Liam Dawson to Avishka Fernando, no run, Liam Dawson bowls a full length ball on the stumps, and the batter defends it cleanly.
0
14.6
Liam Dawson to Avishka Fernando, no run, Liam Dawson lands a good length delivery on the stumps. He turns it towards short fine leg for no run.
End of over 15 (2 runs)
Avishka Fernando 36 (44)
Kusal Mendis 40 (35)
Sri Lanka 83/1
Liam Dawson 3-0-13-0
Sam Curran 3-1-15-0
0
15.1
Henry Thomas Crocombe to Kusal Mendis, no run, Henry Thomas Crocombe lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter pushes it toward point for no run.
1
15.2
Henry Thomas Crocombe to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Pushed on a good length towards the stumps, he presses forward to defend towards mid on for one.
4
15.3
Henry Thomas Crocombe to Avishka Fernando, Four, Henry Thomas Crocombe bowls a good-length ball on the stumps. Avishka Fernando presses forward and works a flick through short mid wicket for four in this steep chase.
4
15.4
Henry Thomas Crocombe to Avishka Fernando, Four, Henry Thomas Crocombe bowls a good length ball on the stumps. Avishka Fernando steps forward and flicks it away to square leg for four. In this tight chase, that boundary eases the pressure.
0
15.5
Henry Thomas Crocombe to Avishka Fernando, no run, Henry Thomas Crocombe lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends safely. No run taken.
4
15.6
Henry Thomas Crocombe to Avishka Fernando, Four, Good length fast delivery on the stumps. Avishka Fernando steps forward and flicks it past short mid wicket to find the boundary for four runs in this tight chase.
End of over 16 (13 runs)
Avishka Fernando 48 (48)
Kusal Mendis 41 (37)
Sri Lanka 96/1
Henry Thomas Crocombe 1-0-13-0
Liam Dawson 3-0-13-0
1
16.1
Liam Dawson to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Liam Dawson lands it on a good length around the stumps, nudged away towards square leg for one run.
0
16.2
Liam Dawson to Avishka Fernando, no run, Liam Dawson lands it on a good length on the stumps. He pushes it straight towards short cover for no run.
w
16.3
Avishka Fernando c WG Jacks b L Dawson 48 (50) Liam Dawson to Avishka Fernando, no run, c WG Jacks b L Dawson, OUT! Gone this time. Avishka Fernando steps forward to drive this good length off-spinner on the stumps, but chips it straight to Will Jacks at mid off. He falls two short of a half-century, out for 48 off 50 balls, dealing a heavy blow in this demanding chase of 387.
1
16.4
Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Liam Dawson delivers off-spin on a good length around off stump. The batter goes forward and drives toward mid off for one run.
4
16.5
Liam Dawson to Kusal Mendis, Four, Liam Dawson lands it on a good length on the stumps. Kusal Mendis steers it past point, finding four vital runs in a tight chase.
1
16.6
Liam Dawson to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Pushed forward against the good length off-break on the stumps, flicking it away toward square leg for one.
End of over 17 (7 runs)
Kusal Mendis 47 (40)
Pavan Rathnayake 1 (1)
Sri Lanka 103/2
Liam Dawson 4-0-20-1
Henry Thomas Crocombe 1-0-13-0
1wd
17.1
Henry Thomas Crocombe to Kusal Mendis, 1 wide, Henry Thomas Crocombe strays down leg on a good length as the batter presses forward, conceding an extra run. The required rate climbs in a tight chase.
0
17.1
Henry Thomas Crocombe to Kusal Mendis, no run, Henry Thomas Crocombe delivers back of a length outside off stump. The batter hangs back in the crease and defends towards short cover.
0
17.2
Henry Thomas Crocombe to Kusal Mendis, no run, Henry Thomas Crocombe lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends for no run.
0
17.3
Henry Thomas Crocombe to Kusal Mendis, no run, Henry Thomas Crocombe hits a good length outside off stump at pace. Hanging in the crease, the batter cuts straight towards point for no run.
2
17.4
Henry Thomas Crocombe to Kusal Mendis, 2 runs, He leans forward into a full-length delivery on the stumps, working it towards square leg to take two.
0
17.5
Henry Thomas Crocombe to Kusal Mendis, no run, Henry Thomas Crocombe lands it on a good length around the stumps. The batter works it straight to short mid-wicket for no run.
1
17.6
Henry Thomas Crocombe to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Henry Thomas Crocombe hits a good length outside off stump, guided towards slip for one run in this tight chase.
End of over 18 (4 runs)
Kusal Mendis 50 (46)
Pavan Rathnayake 1 (1)
Sri Lanka 107/2
Henry Thomas Crocombe 2-0-17-0
Liam Dawson 4-0-20-1
0
18.1
Liam Dawson to Kusal Mendis, no run, Liam Dawson lands it on a good length on the stumps. He pushes it away towards point for no run.
4
18.2
Liam Dawson to Kusal Mendis, Four, Liam Dawson lands this on a good length on the stumps. Kusal Mendis whips it past short midwicket, beating the ring for four crucial runs in this demanding chase.
1
18.3
Liam Dawson to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Pushed full on the stumps by Liam Dawson, worked forward with a flick towards short mid-wicket for one run.
0
18.4
Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Liam Dawson bowls this full and straight at the stumps. The batter pushes it toward mid-off for no run.
0
18.5
Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Liam Dawson lands it on a good length outside off stump. He pushes it straight towards short cover for no run in this demanding chase.
0
18.6
Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Liam Dawson lands this on a good length around the stumps. The batter cannot find a way through and defends it safely.
End of over 19 (5 runs)
Pavan Rathnayake 1 (4)
Kusal Mendis 55 (49)
Sri Lanka 112/2
Liam Dawson 5-0-25-1
Henry Thomas Crocombe 2-0-17-0
6
19.1
Sonny Baker to Kusal Mendis, Six, Sonny Baker bowls fast and back of a length on the stumps. Hanging in the crease, Kusal Mendis pulls it cleanly over short mid wicket for six. A much-needed hit in this tight chase.
0
19.2
Sonny Baker to Kusal Mendis, no run, Sonny Baker pitches it full on off stump. The batter hangs back in his crease to defend toward mid-off.
1
19.3
Sonny Baker to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Good length on the stumps from Sonny Baker, flicked away from the crease toward square leg for one.
0
19.4
Sonny Baker to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Sonny Baker lands this on a good length around off stump. The batter pushes it toward mid off for no run.
0
19.5
Sonny Baker to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Good length on off stump, pushed away towards short cover for no run. With the required rate climbing in this tight chase, he cannot find a way through.
0
19.6
Sonny Baker to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Sonny Baker lands a good length ball on the stumps. He pushes it straight towards short cover for no run.
End of over 20 (7 runs)
Pavan Rathnayake 1 (7)
Kusal Mendis 62 (52)
Sri Lanka 119/2
Sonny Baker 5-0-37-1
Liam Dawson 5-0-25-1
1
20.1
Liam Dawson to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Full length on the stumps from Liam Dawson, pushed down toward mid-off off the front foot for one.
1
20.2
Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Pushed forward against the off-spin on a good length around off and middle, flicking it down to mid on for one.
1
20.3
Liam Dawson to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Leaning forward to a good length off-break on the stumps, he eases it towards short cover for one run.
0
20.4
Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Liam Dawson lands it full on off stump. The batter steers the ball towards slip for no run.
0
20.5
Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Liam Dawson floats a full-length off-spinner on the stumps, and the batter hangs back in the crease to drive towards mid-off for no run. A steep target leaves no room to stall.
1
20.6
Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Off break on a good length outside off, driven forward towards short cover to take one.
End of over 21 (4 runs)
Pavan Rathnayake 3 (11)
Kusal Mendis 64 (54)
Sri Lanka 123/2
Liam Dawson 6-0-29-1
Sonny Baker 5-0-37-1
1
21.1
Sonny Baker to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Good length on the stumps from Sonny Baker, worked toward mid on to take one as the steep chase continues.
6
21.2
Sonny Baker to Kusal Mendis, Six, Sonny Baker hits a good length outside off stump, but Kusal Mendis hangs back in the crease and pulls it cleanly. The ball clears the square leg boundary for six in this tight chase.
0
21.3
Sonny Baker to Kusal Mendis, no run, Full length from Sonny Baker right on the stumps, and he hangs back to flick it towards short mid-wicket for no run.
1
21.4
Sonny Baker to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Good length around off stump from Sonny Baker, and he sweeps from the crease towards short mid-wicket for one run.
2
21.5
Sonny Baker to Pavan Rathnayake, 2 runs, Good length on the stumps, he hangs back in the crease and pulls it towards short midwicket for two runs.
1
21.6
Sonny Baker to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Good length on the stumps from Sonny Baker, and he presses forward to flick it toward short mid-wicket for one.
End of over 22 (11 runs)
Pavan Rathnayake 7 (14)
Kusal Mendis 71 (57)
Sri Lanka 134/2
Sonny Baker 6-0-48-1
Liam Dawson 6-0-29-1
2
22.1
Will Jacks to Pavan Rathnayake, 2 runs, Good length on the stumps, the batter presses forward and works it to short fine leg for two runs.
1
22.2
Will Jacks to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Pushed on a good length outside off stump, he hangs back to drive toward short cover and collects one run.
1
22.3
Will Jacks to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Back of a length off-spin on leg stump, he goes back and drives it toward short cover for one run.
1
22.4
Will Jacks to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Will Jacks bowls a full toss on off stump. He stays in the crease and reverse sweeps toward slip for one.
1
22.5
Will Jacks to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Will Jacks bowls an off-break on a good length on the stumps, and the batter hangs back to pull it to short mid-wicket for one.
2
22.6
Will Jacks to Pavan Rathnayake, 2 runs, Full length around off stump from Will Jacks. The batter presses forward, pushing the ball towards short cover for two runs.
End of over 23 (8 runs)
Pavan Rathnayake 13 (18)
Kusal Mendis 73 (59)
Sri Lanka 142/2
Will Jacks 1-0-8-0
Sonny Baker 6-0-48-1
1
23.1
Gus Atkinson to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Pitched on a good length outside off, guided toward short cover for one run.
6
23.2
Gus Atkinson to Pavan Rathnayake, Six, Gus Atkinson pitches this full outside off stump. Pavan Rathnayake lofts it over short cover and sends it all the way for six in a demanding chase.
1
23.3
Gus Atkinson to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Good length delivery around off stump from Gus Atkinson, worked towards short fine leg for a single.
0
23.4
Gus Atkinson to Kusal Mendis, no run, Gus Atkinson hits a good length on the stumps, and the batter works it towards short mid-wicket for no run. A tidy dot ball with the required rate sitting high in this chase.
1
23.5
Gus Atkinson to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Full length on the stumps from Gus Atkinson, worked down towards mid on to take one run.
4
23.6
Gus Atkinson to Pavan Rathnayake, Four, Gus Atkinson lands this on a good length on the stumps. Pavan Rathnayake forces it past short midwicket, beating the ring to collect four needed runs in this stiff chase.
End of over 24 (13 runs)
Pavan Rathnayake 24 (21)
Kusal Mendis 75 (62)
Sri Lanka 155/2
Gus Atkinson 6-1-37-0
Will Jacks 1-0-8-0
1
24.1
Will Jacks to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Pushed from a good length around off stump towards mid on to take one run.
2
24.2
Will Jacks to Pavan Rathnayake, 2 runs, Will Jacks bowls full on off stump as he steps forward, pushing toward short cover to collect two.
4
24.3
Will Jacks to Pavan Rathnayake, Four, Will Jacks delivers one on a full length outside off stump. Pavan Rathnayake drives it past short cover to collect four vital runs in this tight chase.
1
24.4
Will Jacks to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Will Jacks floats a full length ball onto leg stump, nudged away towards mid on to take one.
6
24.5
Will Jacks to Kusal Mendis, Six, Will Jacks bowls it full and straight on the stumps. Kusal Mendis launches it straight over mid on for six runs, keeping the steep chase moving along.
1
24.6
Will Jacks to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Pitched on a good length around off stump, worked away toward short midwicket to take one.
End of over 25 (15 runs)
Kusal Mendis 83 (65)
Pavan Rathnayake 31 (24)
Sri Lanka 170/2
Will Jacks 2-0-23-0
Gus Atkinson 6-1-37-0
4
25.1
Gus Atkinson to Kusal Mendis, Four, Gus Atkinson lands it on a good length around leg stump. Kusal Mendis clips it away through square leg, sending it racing to the boundary for four vital runs in this stiff chase.
0
25.2
Gus Atkinson to Kusal Mendis, no run, Gus Atkinson lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter defends and cannot find a run in this tight chase.
1
25.3
Gus Atkinson to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Gus Atkinson drops it back of a length outside off stump, and it is steered square toward point for one run.
0
25.4
Gus Atkinson to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Good length delivery on off stump from Gus Atkinson, pushed away towards slip for no run. He cannot pierce the ring on this occasion.
1
25.5
Gus Atkinson to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Full-length delivery on the stumps from Gus Atkinson, and the batter steps forward to flick it to mid on for one.
1
25.6
Gus Atkinson to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Gus Atkinson bowls a full toss on the stumps, and he hangs back in the crease to flick it to square leg for one run. Sri Lanka keep the chase within reach in this tight situation.
End of over 26 (7 runs)
Kusal Mendis 89 (69)
Pavan Rathnayake 32 (26)
Sri Lanka 177/2
Gus Atkinson 7-1-44-0
Will Jacks 2-0-23-0
0
26.1
Joe Root to Kusal Mendis, no run, Joe Root lands an off-break on a good length in line with the stumps. The batter hangs in the crease and flicks it away towards short mid-wicket, but cannot beat the stop.
w
26.2
Kusal Mendis c J Cox b J Root 89 (71) Joe Root to Kusal Mendis, no run, c J Cox b J Root, Joe Root strikes with an off-break pitched on a good length around leg stump. Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease looking to sweep, but Jordan Cox takes the catch. The innings ends on 89 from 71 deliveries, dealing a huge blow to this steep chase.
0
26.3
Joe Root to Dasun Shanaka, no run, Joe Root pitches a full-length delivery straight on the stumps, and the batter defends it cleanly for no run. A cautious start with the required rate creeping up in this stiff chase.
1
26.4
Joe Root to Dasun Shanaka, 1 run, Pushed from a good length on the stumps toward short midwicket to take one run in this tight chase.
1
26.5
Joe Root to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Pushed on a good length straight on the stumps by Joe Root, knocked down towards mid-on for one run.
0
26.6
Joe Root to Dasun Shanaka, no run, Joe Root lands a good-length ball around off stump. It is played straight toward short mid-wicket for no run.
End of over 27 (2 runs)
Dasun Shanaka 1 (3)
Pavan Rathnayake 33 (27)
Sri Lanka 179/3
Joe Root 1-0-2-1
Gus Atkinson 7-1-44-0
1
27.1
Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Liam Dawson flights a full-length delivery on leg stump. He leans forward with a defensive push towards short mid-wicket for one run.
0
27.2
Liam Dawson to Dasun Shanaka, no run, Liam Dawson floats a full off-break on the stumps. The batter leans forward to block it dead.
0
27.3
Liam Dawson to Dasun Shanaka, no run, Liam Dawson floats this full outside off stump, drawing the batter forward into a drive towards mid off. The ball is intercepted there, keeping the chase under tight check.
0
27.4
Liam Dawson to Dasun Shanaka, no run, Liam Dawson lands it on a good length around the stumps. Pushed away towards short cover for no run.
1
27.5
Liam Dawson to Dasun Shanaka, 1 run, Liam Dawson bowls off-spin on a good length on the stumps. He steps forward and flicks it toward short mid-wicket for one.
1
27.6
Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Liam Dawson serves up an off-break on a good length outside off. The batter presses forward and drives it toward short cover for a single.
End of over 28 (3 runs)
Pavan Rathnayake 35 (29)
Dasun Shanaka 2 (7)
Sri Lanka 182/3
Liam Dawson 7-0-32-1
Joe Root 1-0-2-1
0
28.1
Joe Root to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Joe Root lands it on a good length on the stumps. He turns it towards short mid-wicket for no run.
1
28.2
Joe Root to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Joe Root lands an off-break on a good length outside off stump. He steps forward, flicking it straight toward mid-on to take one.
1
28.3
Joe Root to Dasun Shanaka, 1 run, Pushed full on the stumps by Joe Root, he steps forward and flicks it towards short mid-wicket for one.
0
28.4
Joe Root to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Joe Root lands an off-break on a good length around off stump. The batter hangs in his crease and blocks it defensively to stem the ball.
1
28.5
Joe Root to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Pushed forward against the off-spinner on the stumps, flicking it down towards mid on to take one.
1
28.6
Joe Root to Dasun Shanaka, 1 run, Joe Root bowls an off-break on a good length around the stumps. He steps forward and flicks it toward short mid-wicket for a single.
End of over 29 (4 runs)
Dasun Shanaka 4 (9)
Pavan Rathnayake 37 (33)
Sri Lanka 186/3
Joe Root 2-0-6-1
Liam Dawson 7-0-32-1
0
29.1
Liam Dawson to Dasun Shanaka, no run, Liam Dawson bowls a full-length delivery on the stumps. The batter defends, keeping it scoreless against the steep required rate.
w
29.2
Dasun Shanaka lbw b L Dawson 4 (11) Liam Dawson to Dasun Shanaka, no run, lbw b L Dawson, Liam Dawson strikes with an off-break pitched full on the stumps. Dasun Shanaka strides forward looking to flick but misses it completely and is trapped lbw. He departs for four off eleven balls, leaving the steep chase in serious trouble.
0
29.3
Liam Dawson to Janith Liyanage, no run, Liam Dawson lands this on a good length in line with the stumps, and the batter defends safely with no run taken. In pursuit of a steep target, the dot ball adds to the mounting required rate.
1
29.4
Liam Dawson to Janith Liyanage, 1 run, Pushed forward against the off-spin on the stumps, flicking it to short mid-wicket for one run against this steep target.
1
29.5
Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Liam Dawson lands an off-break on a good length around the stumps, flicked forward down towards mid-on for one.
0
29.6
Liam Dawson to Janith Liyanage, no run, Liam Dawson lands it on a good length on the stumps. He punches the ball toward mid-on for no run.
End of over 30 (2 runs)
Janith Liyanage 1 (3)
Pavan Rathnayake 38 (34)
Sri Lanka 188/4
Liam Dawson 8-0-34-2
Joe Root 2-0-6-1
1
30.1
Joe Root to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Joe Root bowls off-spin on a good length at the stumps. He steps forward and flicks it toward short mid-wicket for one run.
6
30.2
Joe Root to Janith Liyanage, Six, Joe Root bowls off-spin on a good length around the stumps. Janith Liyanage hangs back in the crease and launches a slog sweep over square leg for six. With the steep required rate climbing, that boundary provides a vital boost.
6
30.3
Joe Root to Janith Liyanage, Six, Joe Root floats an off-break on a good length around the stumps. Janith Liyanage presses forward and sends it soaring over short midwicket for six in a tight chase.
1
30.4
Joe Root to Janith Liyanage, 1 run, Joe Root tosses an off-break full on leg stump, pushed forward with a flick toward mid on for one.
0
30.5
Joe Root to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Joe Root lands an off-break on a good length at the stumps. He steps forward and flicks it straight toward short mid-wicket.
4
30.6
Joe Root to Pavan Rathnayake, Four, Root lands an off-break on a good length in line with the stumps. Rathnayake hangs in his crease, meets it with a firm sweep, and sends it toward square leg for four needed runs in this tight chase.
End of over 31 (18 runs)
Pavan Rathnayake 43 (37)
Janith Liyanage 14 (6)
Sri Lanka 206/4
Joe Root 3-0-24-1
Liam Dawson 8-0-34-2
1lb
31.1
Sam Curran to Janith Liyanage, 1 leg bye, Hanging back in the crease to a good-length ball on the stumps, he looks to flick it away. It glances toward square leg, allowing a single leg bye in this tight chase.
1
31.2
Sam Curran to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Good length delivery on off stump from Sam Curran. He gets forward to push it towards mid-on for a single.
1
31.3
Sam Curran to Janith Liyanage, 1 run, Good length on the stumps from Sam Curran, driven forward towards mid on for one.
4
31.4
Sam Curran to Pavan Rathnayake, Four, Sam Curran serves up a full toss on the stumps. Pavan Rathnayake goes back and sweeps it away toward square leg for four vital runs in this tight chase.
4
31.5
Sam Curran to Pavan Rathnayake, Four, Sam Curran bowls a good-length delivery on the stumps. Hanging back in the crease, Pavan Rathnayake drives it past the slips for four in this tight chase.
1
31.6
Sam Curran to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Good length delivery on the stumps from Sam Curran, flicked off the front foot toward short mid-wicket for one run.
End of over 32 (12 runs)
Pavan Rathnayake 53 (41)
Janith Liyanage 15 (8)
Sri Lanka 218/4
Sam Curran 4-1-26-0
Joe Root 3-0-24-1
4
32.1
Will Jacks to Pavan Rathnayake, Four, Will Jacks lands an off-break on a good length around the stumps. Pavan Rathnayake hangs in the crease and drags a slog sweep through short midwicket for four. That eases a fraction of the pressure in a tight chase.
0
32.2
Will Jacks to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Good length delivery on the stumps from Will Jacks, and he knocks it towards mid on for no run in this tight chase.
4
32.3
Will Jacks to Pavan Rathnayake, Four, Will Jacks floats an off-break full on off stump. Pavan Rathnayake presses forward and drives firmly towards short cover to collect four. In a tight chase, that releases valuable pressure.
4
32.4
Will Jacks to Pavan Rathnayake, Four, Will Jacks drops it in back of a length on the stumps. Pavan Rathnayake goes forward and punches it past short midwicket for four vital runs in this tight chase.
1
32.5
Will Jacks to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Hanging back in the crease, he flicks the good-length off-break towards short midwicket to collect one run.
0
32.6
Will Jacks to Janith Liyanage, no run, Will Jacks lands an off-break on a good length outside off stump. The batter hangs in his crease, defending the ball towards short cover.
End of over 33 (13 runs)
Janith Liyanage 15 (9)
Pavan Rathnayake 66 (46)
Sri Lanka 231/4
Will Jacks 3-0-36-0
Sam Curran 4-1-26-0
1
33.1
Sam Curran to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Curran lands this on a good length around the stumps, and it is worked away toward square leg for one.
1
33.2
Sam Curran to Janith Liyanage, 1 run, Pushed back of a length on the stumps by Sam Curran, he hangs in the crease and pulls to short mid-wicket for one.
1
33.3
Sam Curran to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Sam Curran bowls back of a length on the stumps, and the batter steps forward to flick it towards short mid-wicket for one run.
6
33.4
Sam Curran to Janith Liyanage, Six, Sam Curran bowls back of a length on the stumps. Janith Liyanage hangs in the crease and pulls it cleanly over square leg for six. In a tight chase, that takes the required rate down a fraction.
0
33.5
Sam Curran to Janith Liyanage, no run, Sam Curran serves a full length delivery outside off stump. He steers it straight towards slip for no run.
0
33.6
Sam Curran to Janith Liyanage, no run, Good length delivery on off stump from Sam Curran. The batter hangs in his crease to cut, steering it straight towards point for no run.
End of over 34 (9 runs)
Janith Liyanage 22 (13)
Pavan Rathnayake 68 (48)
Sri Lanka 240/4
Sam Curran 5-1-35-0
Will Jacks 3-0-36-0
2
34.1
Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake, 2 runs, Off-spin on a good length around off stump, driven forward toward short mid-wicket to scamper through for two runs.
1
34.2
Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Liam Dawson floats an off-break on a good length outside off. The batter presses forward and drives towards point for one.
1
34.3
Liam Dawson to Janith Liyanage, 1 run, Liam Dawson lands it on a good length on the stumps, worked towards mid on for a single.
4
34.4
Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake, Four, Liam Dawson bowls off-spin on the stumps, back of a length. Pavan Rathnayake hangs in the crease and pulls it wide of short mid-wicket for four. That boundary helps in this tight chase.
1
34.5
Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Full off-spin on the stumps from Liam Dawson, flicked off the front foot to mid on for a single.
0
34.6
Liam Dawson to Janith Liyanage, no run, Liam Dawson lands an off-break on a good length at the stumps. The batter hangs in his crease, defending the ball towards square leg for no run.
End of over 35 (9 runs)
Janith Liyanage 23 (15)
Pavan Rathnayake 76 (52)
Sri Lanka 249/4
Liam Dawson 9-0-43-2
Sam Curran 5-1-35-0
4
35.1
Sonny Baker to Pavan Rathnayake, Four, Sonny Baker lands a fast delivery on a good length outside off stump. Pavan Rathnayake rocks back and carves an inside-out stroke through point for four. The chase remains a tight contest with the required rate hovering above nine.
1
35.2
Sonny Baker to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Sonny Baker hits a good length around off stump, and the batter steps forward to drive toward short cover for one.
4
35.3
Sonny Baker to Janith Liyanage, Four, Baker drops it in back of a length outside off. Janith Liyanage hangs back in his crease, ramps an uppercut over the slip region, and finds four valuable runs in this tight chase.
w
35.4
Janith Liyanage c H Brook b S Baker 27 (17) Sonny Baker to Janith Liyanage, no run, c H Brook b S Baker, Janith Liyanage leans forward to drive a good-length ball on off stump, but chips it towards mid off. Harry Brook takes the catch, ending an enterprising 27 off 17 balls. A massive blow in this tight chase.
2
35.5
Sonny Baker to Sahan Arachchige, 2 runs, Pushed onto the front foot by a good length delivery on the stumps, flicking it to short mid-wicket for two runs.
2wd
35.6
Sonny Baker to Sahan Arachchige, 2 wide, Sonny Baker errs down the leg side on a good length as the batter steps forward, slipping past for two wides in this tight chase.
2
35.6
Sonny Baker to Pavan Rathnayake, 2 runs, Pushed onto the front foot by a good length delivery on off stump, the batter drives towards short mid-wicket for two.
End of over 36 (15 runs)
Pavan Rathnayake 83 (55)
Sahan Arachchige 2 (1)
Sri Lanka 264/5
Sonny Baker 7-0-63-2
Liam Dawson 9-0-43-2
4
36.1
Joe Root to Sahan Arachchige, Four, Joe Root floats a full off-break on off stump. Sahan Arachchige presses forward and drives it past short cover for four vital runs in this chase.
4
36.2
Joe Root to Sahan Arachchige, Four, Joe Root bowls off-spin on a good length outside off stump. Sahan Arachchige hangs in the crease and cuts it past slip for four crucial runs in this tight chase.
1
36.3
Joe Root to Sahan Arachchige, 1 run, Pushed forward to drive a full toss on the stumps to mid-off for one run off Joe Root.
1
36.4
Joe Root to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Root pitches an off-break on a good length around off stump. Leaning forward, he drives it towards mid-off to take one.
1
36.5
Joe Root to Sahan Arachchige, 1 run, He steps forward to drive a good-length off-spin ball on off stump toward short midwicket for one run.
0
36.6
Joe Root to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Joe Root lands an off-break on a good length outside off stump. He hangs back in the crease and drives it towards short cover, unable to pierce the ring as the required rate keeps climbing.
End of over 37 (11 runs)
Pavan Rathnayake 84 (57)
Sahan Arachchige 12 (5)
Sri Lanka 275/5
Joe Root 4-0-35-1
Sonny Baker 7-0-63-2
0
37.1
Sonny Baker to Sahan Arachchige, no run, Sonny Baker spears in a fast full toss aimed straight at the stumps. The batter hangs in his crease and drives it toward mid-on, but cannot beat the stop.
0
37.2
Sonny Baker to Sahan Arachchige, no run, Full and targeting the stumps from Sonny Baker. The batter hangs back in his crease and defends the ball towards short cover.
0
37.3
Sonny Baker to Sahan Arachchige, no run, Sonny Baker spears a full delivery straight at the stumps. The batter hangs in the crease and flicks it toward mid on.
1
37.4
Sonny Baker to Sahan Arachchige, 1 run, Pitched on a good length at the stumps, he presses forward to flick it toward short mid-wicket for one run.
1
37.5
Sonny Baker to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Full on the stumps from Sonny Baker, flicked off the front foot to short mid-wicket for one run.
0
37.6
Sonny Baker to Sahan Arachchige, no run, Sonny Baker attacks the stumps on a good length. The batter hangs back in the crease trying to ramp it, but fails to connect.
End of over 38 (2 runs)
Sahan Arachchige 13 (10)
Pavan Rathnayake 85 (58)
Sri Lanka 277/5
Sonny Baker 8-0-65-2
Joe Root 4-0-35-1
2
38.1
Gus Atkinson to Pavan Rathnayake, 2 runs, Gus Atkinson lands it on a good length around off stump. It is worked toward short midwicket to pick up two runs.
1
38.2
Gus Atkinson to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Gus Atkinson lands a good length ball on the stumps, worked away towards short mid-wicket for one.
4
38.3
Gus Atkinson to Sahan Arachchige, Four, Full length around off stump from Gus Atkinson. Sahan Arachchige carves it away towards point for four valuable runs in this tight chase.
1
38.4
Gus Atkinson to Sahan Arachchige, 1 run, Gus Atkinson hits a good length around off stump, worked away toward short mid-wicket for one run.
2
38.5
Gus Atkinson to Pavan Rathnayake, 2 runs, Gus Atkinson serves a good length delivery on off stump, knocked down towards mid on to hustle two runs.
2nb
38.6
Gus Atkinson to Pavan Rathnayake, 2 no ball, Overstepping with a fast full toss on the stumps, Gus Atkinson is called for a no-ball as Pavan Rathnayake hangs back to pull it toward short mid-wicket for a single. Sri Lanka add two to the tally in this tight chase.
1
38.6
Gus Atkinson to Sahan Arachchige, 1 run, Full length delivery on the stumps from Gus Atkinson, pushed toward mid-off to take one.
End of over 39 (13 runs)
Sahan Arachchige 19 (13)
Pavan Rathnayake 91 (62)
Sri Lanka 290/5
Gus Atkinson 8-1-57-0
Sonny Baker 8-0-65-2
0
39.1
Sonny Baker to Sahan Arachchige, no run, Sonny Baker bowls a full-length ball targeting the stumps. The batter pushes it straight to mid-off for no run.
4
39.2
Sonny Baker to Sahan Arachchige, Four, Baker drops one in back of a length outside off stump. Sahan Arachchige steers it through point for four valuable runs in this tight chase.
0
39.3
Sonny Baker to Sahan Arachchige, no run, Sonny Baker hits a good length around off stump. The batter cannot find a way through, keeping it scoreless.
1
39.4
Sonny Baker to Sahan Arachchige, 1 run, Pitched on a good length around off stump, worked towards mid on for a single in this tight chase.
4
39.5
Sonny Baker to Pavan Rathnayake, Four, Sonny Baker lands it on a good length around off stump. Pavan Rathnayake punches it past mid-off, sending the ball racing away to the boundary for four vital runs in this chase.
1
39.6
Sonny Baker to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Sonny Baker bowls a good length delivery on off stump, nudged towards short mid-wicket for one run.
End of over 40 (10 runs)
Pavan Rathnayake 96 (64)
Sahan Arachchige 24 (17)
Sri Lanka 300/5
Sonny Baker 9-0-75-2
Gus Atkinson 8-1-57-0
1
40.1
Gus Atkinson to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Full length outside off from Atkinson, pushed towards short cover to rotate the strike for one.
1
40.2
Gus Atkinson to Sahan Arachchige, 1 run, Full-length delivery on the stumps from Gus Atkinson, worked down to mid-on for a single.
1
40.3
Gus Atkinson to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Gus Atkinson lands it on a good length on the stumps, worked away toward square leg for one run.
2
40.4
Gus Atkinson to Sahan Arachchige, 2 runs, Full length outside off stump, he presses forward and turns it towards short mid-wicket to hurry back for two runs.
1
40.5
Gus Atkinson to Sahan Arachchige, 1 run, Gus Atkinson delivers a yorker on the stumps, knocked toward mid on for a single in this tight chase.
0
40.6
Gus Atkinson to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Gus Atkinson nails a fast yorker aimed straight at the stumps. The batter hangs in the crease and blocks it out defensively to end the over.
End of over 41 (6 runs)
Pavan Rathnayake 98 (67)
Sahan Arachchige 28 (20)
Sri Lanka 306/5
Gus Atkinson 9-1-63-0
Sonny Baker 9-0-75-2
1
41.1
Sam Curran to Sahan Arachchige, 1 run, Sam Curran delivers full length on the stumps, driven to mid on for one to bring up the fifty partnership.
0
41.2
Sam Curran to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Sam Curran serves a full toss outside the off stump, and the batter hangs back in the crease to block it into the pitch. No run to show for it in this tight chase.
1
41.3
Sam Curran to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Sam Curran bowls a full-length ball on the stumps, nudged towards short mid-wicket for one. That raises the fifty-run partnership.
0
41.4
Sam Curran to Sahan Arachchige, no run, Good length from Sam Curran on the stumps. He hangs in the crease looking to pull and misses completely.
1
41.5
Sam Curran to Sahan Arachchige, 1 run, Hanging in the crease, he pulls a good length delivery on the stumps toward short mid-wicket for one.
1
41.6
Sam Curran to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Curran lands a good length delivery on the stumps, and it is pushed forward towards mid-on for a single.
End of over 42 (4 runs)
Pavan Rathnayake 100 (70)
Sahan Arachchige 30 (23)
Sri Lanka 310/5
Sam Curran 6-1-39-0
Gus Atkinson 9-1-63-0
4
42.1
Henry Thomas Crocombe to Pavan Rathnayake, Four, Henry Thomas Crocombe serves a good length ball outside the off stump. Pavan Rathnayake leans forward into a firm drive past short cover to collect four vital runs in this tight chase.
1
42.2
Henry Thomas Crocombe to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Henry Thomas Crocombe bowls a good length delivery on the stumps, flicked forward toward short mid-wicket for one run.
w
42.3
Sahan Arachchige c H Brook b H T Crocombe 30 (24) Henry Thomas Crocombe to Sahan Arachchige, no run, c H Brook b H T Crocombe, OUT! Crocombe lands it on a good length on the stumps, and Sahan Arachchige goes forward, chipping it straight towards mid on where Harry Brook secures the catch. He falls for 30 off 24 deliveries. A massive breakthrough as the chase tightens.
0
42.4
Henry Thomas Crocombe to Dunith Wellalage, no run, Crocombe lands a full-length delivery on the stumps. He hangs in his crease to push a defensive shot towards mid-on.
1
42.5
Henry Thomas Crocombe to Dunith Wellalage, 1 run, Good length on the stumps, he presses forward and flicks it toward square leg for one run.
4
42.6
Henry Thomas Crocombe to Pavan Rathnayake, Four, Henry Thomas Crocombe bowls a good length ball around off stump. Pavan Rathnayake goes forward and punches it past short cover for four vital runs in this tight chase.
End of over 43 (10 runs)
Pavan Rathnayake 109 (73)
Dunith Wellalage 1 (2)
Sri Lanka 320/6
Henry Thomas Crocombe 3-0-27-1
Sam Curran 6-1-39-0
0
43.1
Sam Curran to Dunith Wellalage, no run, Sam Curran bowls a good-length delivery on the stumps. He hangs in his crease to play a defensive shot towards slip.
w
43.2
Dunith Wellalage runout (S Curran / J Root) 1 (4) Sam Curran to Dunith Wellalage, no run, runout (S Curran / J Root), Sam Curran delivers a fast ball as the batter hangs in the crease, and absolute panic ensues. Dunith Wellalage is run out for one off four deliveries through the combined work of Curran and Joe Root. That is a massive blow in this tight chase with sixty-seven still needed.
4
43.3
Sam Curran to Pavan Rathnayake, Four, Sam Curran lands a fast good-length ball around off stump. Pavan Rathnayake hangs in the crease, driving it through the slip region for four vital runs in this tight chase.
1
43.4
Sam Curran to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Sam Curran bowls a full-length delivery on the stumps, and the batter steps forward to drive toward short midwicket for one run.
0
43.5
Sam Curran to Eshan Malinga, no run, Good length from Sam Curran on the stumps, and the batter stays in the crease to defend it toward short cover. No run taken.
0
43.6
Sam Curran to Eshan Malinga, no run, Sam Curran lands it on a good length outside off stump, and he works it towards square leg for no run. A tidy finish to the over keeps the chase tight.
End of over 44 (5 runs)
Eshan Malinga 0 (2)
Pavan Rathnayake 114 (75)
Sri Lanka 325/7
Sam Curran 7-1-44-0
Henry Thomas Crocombe 3-0-27-1
4
44.1
Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake, Four, Liam Dawson drops it on a good length on the stumps. Hanging in the crease, Pavan Rathnayake fetches a sweep toward square leg to collect four crucial runs in this tight chase.
w
44.2
Pavan Rathnayake c S Baker b L Dawson 118 (77) Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, c S Baker b L Dawson, OUT! Good length off-spin on the stumps, and Pavan Rathnayake hangs in the crease to sweep it straight to short fine leg where Sonny Baker takes the catch. The centurion departs for a sparkling 118 off 77 balls, falling to Dawson for the second time in this fashion. That is a massive blow in this tight chase with 58 still needed.
0
44.3
Liam Dawson to Asitha Fernando, no run, Liam Dawson floats a full-length off-spinner on the off stump line. The batter leans forward into the defensive stroke and misses.
1
44.4
Liam Dawson to Asitha Fernando, 1 run, Liam Dawson pitches this on a good length on the stumps, and it is pushed toward mid off for a single.
1
44.5
Liam Dawson to Eshan Malinga, 1 run, Liam Dawson lands it on a good length on the stumps, worked away towards short mid-wicket for one run.
w
44.6
Asitha Fernando c T Banton b L Dawson 1 (3) Liam Dawson to Asitha Fernando, no run, c T Banton b L Dawson, Liam Dawson lands an off-break on a good length on the stumps. Asitha Fernando presses forward and chips it towards mid-on, where Tom Banton takes the catch to send him back for one off three balls. That fourth wicket for the spinner seals an improbable task with fifty-six still needed.
End of over 45 (6 runs)
Asitha Fernando 1 (3)
Eshan Malinga 1 (3)
Sri Lanka 331/9
Liam Dawson 10-0-49-4
Sam Curran 7-1-44-0
w
45.1
Eshan Malinga b S Curran 1 (4) Sam Curran to Eshan Malinga, no run, b S Curran, OUT! Sam Curran lands it on a good length around off stump and takes the final wicket. That brings an end to the innings with Eshan Malinga departing for a duck. England close out the contest comfortably.