Sri Lanka v Hong Kong, Live Cricket Score and Commentary, Group B, Asia Cup, 2025

Asia Cup Group B: Sri Lanka v Hong Kong at Dubai, September 15, 2025

Sri Lanka

153/6 (18.5)

Hong Kong

149/4 (20)

Finished

SL won by 4 wickets

Hong Kong InningHK Inning149/4 (20 ov)

Sri Lanka InningSL Inning153/6 (18.5 ov)

Commentary

0.1

Yasim Murtaza to Pathum Nissanka, 2 runs, An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, Pathum Nissanka goes forward to make a confident drive, sending the ball towards deep cover for 2 runs.

0.2

Yasim Murtaza to Pathum Nissanka, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, plays cut to the slip.

0.3

Yasim Murtaza to Pathum Nissanka, 2 runs, Pathum Nissanka goes back to take off break ball of good length aimed on the leg stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.

0.4

Yasim Murtaza to Pathum Nissanka, no run, Dot ball !! carrom ball, full length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot to the short cover.

0.5

Yasim Murtaza to Pathum Nissanka, Four, Four !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump. Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease, hits sloge sweep in the gap towards long on, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

0.6

Yasim Murtaza to Pathum Nissanka, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the off stump, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.

End of over 1 (8 runs)

Pathum Nissanka 8 (6)

Kusal Mendis 0 (0)

Sri Lanka 8/0

Yasim Murtaza 1-0-8-0

1.1

Ayush Shukla to Kusal Mendis, 2 runs, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease to take inswinger of back of length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 2 runs.

1.2

Ayush Shukla to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot.

1.3

Ayush Shukla to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis goes forward and slash defensive shot towards square leg, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

1.4

Ayush Shukla to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis goes forward and plays a well-timed push off an inswinger delivers at a back of length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.

1.5

Ayush Shukla to Pathum Nissanka, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, tries to play but misses to get the bat on it.

1.6

Ayush Shukla to Pathum Nissanka, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, back of length, on the off stump, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease and slash cut towards slip, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

End of over 2 (3 runs)

Pathum Nissanka 8 (8)

Kusal Mendis 3 (4)

Sri Lanka 11/0

Ayush Shukla 1-0-3-0

Yasim Murtaza 1-0-8-0

2.1

Ateequl Rehman Iqbal to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis goes forward and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder, who halts the ball.

2.2

Ateequl Rehman Iqbal to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis goes forward, tucks drive toward the fielder at mid off, who halts the ball.

2.3

Ateequl Rehman Iqbal to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease, tucks push toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.

2.4

Ateequl Rehman Iqbal to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease, tucks chip shot toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who halts the ball.

2.5

Ateequl Rehman Iqbal to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease, tucks drive toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.

2.6

Ateequl Rehman Iqbal to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease to the delivery, letting it go to the keeper without offering a shot.

End of over 3 (0 runs)

Kusal Mendis 3 (10)

Pathum Nissanka 8 (8)

Sri Lanka 11/0

Ateequl Rehman Iqbal 1-1-0-0

Ayush Shukla 1-0-3-0

3.1

Ayush Shukla to Pathum Nissanka, Six, Six !! With a brilliant fast ball on the off stump, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular hook to deep mid wicket for a colossal Maximum!

3.2

Ayush Shukla to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease to make a confident cut, sending the ball towards third man for 1 run.

3.3

Ayush Shukla to Kusal Mendis, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the leg stump, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease, plays chip shot in the air to deep square leg. Ball finds the ropes for four.

3.4

Ayush Shukla to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, full length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease and slash drive towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

3.5

Ayush Shukla to Kusal Mendis, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease, plays sloge sweep in the air to deep mid wicket. Ball finds the ropes for four.

3.6

Kusal Mendis c Anshuman Rath b A Shukla 11 (14) Ayush Shukla to Kusal Mendis, no run, c Anshuman Rath b A Shukla, Caught out!! bouncer back of length on the off stump, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease to take the gamble with pull towards deep square leg, in the air!! and is perfectly caught by Anshuman Rath. Leading to a soft dismissal.

End of over 4 (15 runs)

Kusal Mendis 11 (14)

Pathum Nissanka 15 (10)

Sri Lanka 26/1

Ayush Shukla 2-0-18-1

Ateequl Rehman Iqbal 1-1-0-0

4.1

Ehsan Khan to Pathum Nissanka, 3 runs, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 3 runs.

4.2

Ehsan Khan to Kamil Mishara, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Kamil Mishara goes forward, tucks drive toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.

4.3

Ehsan Khan to Kamil Mishara, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Kamil Mishara hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at mid off, who halts the ball.

4.4

Ehsan Khan to Kamil Mishara, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Kamil Mishara hangs in the crease and slash push towards point, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

4.5

Ehsan Khan to Kamil Mishara, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Kamil Mishara hangs in the crease, tucks it toward the fielder at slip, who blocks the ball right away.

4.6

Ehsan Khan to Kamil Mishara, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the leg stump, Kamil Mishara 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 5 (3 runs)

Kamil Mishara 0 (5)

Pathum Nissanka 18 (11)

Sri Lanka 29/1

Ehsan Khan 1-0-3-0

Ayush Shukla 2-0-18-1

5.1

Ateequl Rehman Iqbal to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease 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.

5.2

Ateequl Rehman Iqbal to Kamil Mishara, 1 run, Kamil Mishara hangs in the crease to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards short cover for 1 run.

5.3

Ateequl Rehman Iqbal to Pathum Nissanka, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease, tucks push toward the fielder at point, who halts the ball.

5.4

Ateequl Rehman Iqbal to Pathum Nissanka, 2 runs, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease to take off break ball of back of length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.

5.5

Ateequl Rehman Iqbal to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease to take off break ball of back of length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards point for 1 run.

5.6

Ateequl Rehman Iqbal to Kamil Mishara, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Kamil Mishara hangs in the crease to make a confident defensive shot, sending the ball towards mid on for 1 run.

End of over 6 (6 runs)

Kamil Mishara 2 (7)

Pathum Nissanka 22 (15)

Sri Lanka 35/1

Ateequl Rehman Iqbal 2-1-6-0

Ehsan Khan 1-0-3-0

6.1

Kinchit Shah to Kamil Mishara, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, Kamil Mishara hangs in the crease to make a confident push, sending the ball towards deep cover for 1 run.

6.2

Kinchit Shah to Pathum Nissanka, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full 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.

6.3

Kinchit Shah to Pathum Nissanka, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Pathum Nissanka goes forward and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

6.4

Kinchit Shah to Pathum Nissanka, 2 runs, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease to make a confident sloge sweep, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.

6.5

Kinchit Shah to Pathum Nissanka, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, 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.

6.6

Kinchit Shah to Pathum Nissanka, 2 runs, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease 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 mid wicket for 2 runs.

End of over 7 (5 runs)

Pathum Nissanka 26 (20)

Kamil Mishara 3 (8)

Sri Lanka 40/1

Kinchit Shah 1-0-5-0

Ateequl Rehman Iqbal 2-1-6-0

7.1

Yasim Murtaza to Kamil Mishara, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the leg stump, Kamil Mishara goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who halts the ball.

7.2

Yasim Murtaza to Kamil Mishara, Six, Six !! With a brilliant off break ball on the stumps, Kamil Mishara hangs in the crease and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular sloge sweep to long on for a colossal Maximum!

7.3

Yasim Murtaza to Kamil Mishara, 1 run, Kamil Mishara goes back to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.

7.4

Yasim Murtaza to Pathum Nissanka, 2 runs, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident punch that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 2 runs.

7.5

Yasim Murtaza to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 1 run.

7.6

Yasim Murtaza to Kamil Mishara, 1 run, Kamil Mishara hangs in the crease to take off break ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

End of over 8 (11 runs)

Kamil Mishara 11 (12)

Pathum Nissanka 29 (22)

Sri Lanka 51/1

Yasim Murtaza 2-0-19-0

Kinchit Shah 1-0-5-0

8.1

Kinchit Shah to Kamil Mishara, Four, Four !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Kamil Mishara goes forward, plays drive in the air to deep cover. Ball finds the ropes for four.

8.2

Kinchit Shah to Kamil Mishara, 1 run, Kamil Mishara goes back 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.

8.3

Kinchit Shah to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

8.4

Kinchit Shah to Kamil Mishara, 2 runs, Kamil Mishara hangs in the crease to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident chip shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 2 runs.

8.5

Kinchit Shah to Kamil Mishara, 1 run, Kamil Mishara hangs in the crease to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards short cover for 1 run.

8.6

Kinchit Shah 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 mid wicket for 1 run.

End of over 9 (10 runs)

Pathum Nissanka 31 (24)

Kamil Mishara 19 (16)

Sri Lanka 61/1

Kinchit Shah 2-0-15-0

Yasim Murtaza 2-0-19-0

9.1

Aizaz Khan to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

9.2

Aizaz Khan to Kamil Mishara, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Aizaz Khan bowls a sharp delivery, and Kamil Mishara hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.

9.3

Kamil Mishara c B Hayat b A Khan 19 (18) Aizaz Khan to Kamil Mishara, no run, c B Hayat b A Khan, Caught out !! bouncer, back of length, on the off stump, Kamil Mishara hangs in the crease, takes a big risk by attempting pull towards deep mid wicket, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Babar Hayat, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Kamil Mishara.

9.4

Aizaz Khan to Kusal Perera, 1 run, Kusal Perera hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.

9.5

Aizaz Khan to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease to take outswinger of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

9.6

Aizaz Khan to Kusal Perera, 1 run, Kusal Perera hangs in the crease to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards point for 1 run.

End of over 10 (4 runs)

Kusal Perera 2 (2)

Pathum Nissanka 33 (26)

Sri Lanka 65/2

Aizaz Khan 1-0-4-1

Kinchit Shah 2-0-15-0

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10.1

Ehsan Khan to Kusal Perera, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Kusal Perera hangs in the crease, swats sweep, but the ball slides off the body, batter is quick to avail this leg bye for 1 run.

10.2

Ehsan Khan to Pathum Nissanka, 3 runs, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 3 runs.

10.3

Ehsan Khan to Kusal Perera, 1 run, Kusal Perera hangs in the crease to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.

10.4

Ehsan Khan to Pathum Nissanka, Four, Four !! off break ball, good length, on the leg stump, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease, plays sweep in the air to deep square leg. Ball finds the ropes for four.

10.5

Ehsan Khan to Pathum Nissanka, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Pathum Nissanka goes forward, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward deep cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

10.6

Ehsan Khan to Pathum Nissanka, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease, tucks flick shot toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who halts the ball.

End of over 11 (9 runs)

Pathum Nissanka 40 (30)

Kusal Perera 3 (4)

Sri Lanka 74/2

Ehsan Khan 2-0-11-0

Aizaz Khan 1-0-4-1

11.1

Aizaz Khan to Kusal Perera, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Kusal Perera 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.

11.2

Aizaz Khan to Kusal Perera, 1 run, Kusal Perera hangs in the crease to take bouncer of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

11.3

Aizaz Khan to Pathum Nissanka, Six, Six !! With a brilliant inswinger on the stumps, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular sloge sweep to deep square leg for a colossal Maximum!

11.4

Aizaz Khan to Pathum Nissanka, 2 runs, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease to take outswinger of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident punch that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 2 runs.

11.5

Aizaz Khan to Pathum Nissanka, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease, tucks push toward the fielder at point, who halts the ball.

11.6

Aizaz Khan to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease to take inswinger 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 (10 runs)

Pathum Nissanka 49 (34)

Kusal Perera 4 (6)

Sri Lanka 84/2

Aizaz Khan 2-0-14-1

Ehsan Khan 2-0-11-0

12.1

Ayush Shukla to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease to take fast ball of back of length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

12.2

Ayush Shukla to Kusal Perera, 1 run, Kusal Perera hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.

12.3

Ayush Shukla to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident chip shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.

12.4

Ayush Shukla to Kusal Perera, 1 run, Kusal Perera hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.

12.5

Ayush Shukla to Pathum Nissanka, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease, plays pull in the air to deep mid wicket. Ball finds the ropes for four.

12.6

Ayush Shukla to Pathum Nissanka, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease, plays hook in the air to deep mid wicket. Ball finds the ropes for four.

End of over 13 (12 runs)

Pathum Nissanka 59 (38)

Kusal Perera 6 (8)

Sri Lanka 96/2

Ayush Shukla 3-0-30-1

Aizaz Khan 2-0-14-1

13.1

Aizaz Khan to Kusal Perera, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Kusal Perera hangs in the crease, plays punch in the air to long on. Ball finds the ropes for four.

13.2

Aizaz Khan to Kusal Perera, 1 run, Kusal Perera 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 point for 1 run.

13.3

Aizaz Khan to Pathum Nissanka, Four, Four !! inswinger, full length, on the leg stump, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease, plays sweep in the air to deep square leg. Ball finds the ropes for four.

13.4

Aizaz Khan to Pathum Nissanka, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease, plays it with soft hands towards short cover, but the fielder is quick to react and prevents the run.

13.5

Aizaz Khan to Pathum Nissanka, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump. Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease, hits sloge sweep in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

13.6

Aizaz Khan to Pathum Nissanka, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease, tucks push toward the fielder at point, who halts the ball.

End of over 14 (13 runs)

Pathum Nissanka 67 (42)

Kusal Perera 11 (10)

Sri Lanka 109/2

Aizaz Khan 3-0-27-1

Ayush Shukla 3-0-30-1

14.1

Ehsan Khan to Kusal Perera, Six, Six !! With a brilliant off break ball on the stumps, Kusal Perera hangs in the crease and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular reverse sweep to deep point for a colossal Maximum!

14.2

Ehsan Khan to Kusal Perera, 1 run, Kusal Perera hangs in the crease to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards short cover for 1 run.

14.3

Ehsan Khan to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident hook that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.

14.4

Ehsan Khan to Kusal Perera, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Kusal Perera goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who halts the ball.

14.5

Ehsan Khan to Kusal Perera, 1 run, Kusal Perera hangs in the crease to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

14.6

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

End of over 15 (9 runs)

Pathum Nissanka 68 (44)

Kusal Perera 19 (14)

Sri Lanka 118/2

Ehsan Khan 3-0-20-0

Aizaz Khan 3-0-27-1

15.1

Pathum Nissanka runout (N Khan / Yasim Murtaza) 68 (44) Yasim Murtaza to Kusal Perera, 1 run, runout (N Khan / Yasim Murtaza), Run out !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Kusal Perera hangs in the crease, hits flick shot to short mid wicket and took off for a risky double, but Yasim Murtaza was quick to react, threw it towards the stumps. Pathum Nissanka was caught napping and had no chance of making it back in time. Run out!

15.2

Kusal Perera lbw b Yasim Murtaza 20 (16) Yasim Murtaza to Kusal Perera, no run, lbw b Yasim Murtaza, Out LBW !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Kusal Perera hangs in the crease, takes a big risk to chunk it away, but unfortunately, mistimes it, and the ball hits the pad, and Yasim Murtaza appeals for an LBW, which is given by the umpire. Kusal Perera has to go back.

15.3

Yasim Murtaza to Charith Asalanka, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Yasim Murtaza bowls a sharp delivery, and Charith Asalanka hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.

15.4

Yasim Murtaza to Charith Asalanka, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, Charith Asalanka hangs in the crease to make a confident drive, sending the ball towards deep cover for 1 run.

15.5

Yasim Murtaza to Dasun Shanaka, 1 run, Dasun Shanaka hangs in the crease to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident sweep that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.

15.6

Yasim Murtaza to Charith Asalanka, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the leg stump, Charith Asalanka hangs in the crease to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards short mid wicket for 1 run.

End of over 16 (4 runs)

Charith Asalanka 2 (3)

Dasun Shanaka 1 (1)

Sri Lanka 122/4

Yasim Murtaza 3-0-23-1

Ehsan Khan 3-0-20-0

16.1

Ehsan Khan to Charith Asalanka, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Charith Asalanka goes forward and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

16.2

Charith Asalanka c A Shukla b Ehsan Khan 2 (5) Ehsan Khan to Charith Asalanka, no run, c A Shukla b Ehsan Khan, Caught out!! off break ball good length on the off stump, Charith Asalanka hangs in the crease to take the gamble with punch towards point, in the air!! and is perfectly caught by Ayush Shukla. Leading to a soft dismissal.

16.3

Ehsan Khan to Kamindu Mendis, 2 runs, Kamindu Mendis hangs in the crease to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident sloge sweep that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 2 runs.

16.4

Ehsan Khan to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Kamindu Mendis hangs in the crease and dabs push, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

16.5

Ehsan Khan to Kamindu Mendis, 2 runs, Kamindu Mendis hangs in the crease to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 2 runs.

16.6

Ehsan Khan to Kamindu Mendis, 1 run, Kamindu Mendis hangs in the crease 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 17 (5 runs)

Kamindu Mendis 5 (4)

Dasun Shanaka 1 (1)

Sri Lanka 127/5

Ehsan Khan 4-0-25-1

Yasim Murtaza 3-0-23-1

17.1

Kamindu Mendis c B Hayat b Yasim Murtaza 5 (5) Yasim Murtaza to Kamindu Mendis, no run, c B Hayat b Yasim Murtaza, Caught out!! off break ball full length on the off stump, Kamindu Mendis goes forward to take the gamble with sloge sweep towards deep mid wicket, in the air!! and is perfectly caught by Babar Hayat. Leading to a soft dismissal.

17.2

Yasim Murtaza to Wanindu Hasaranga, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Wanindu Hasaranga hangs in the crease to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep square leg for 1 run.

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17.3

Yasim Murtaza to Dasun Shanaka, 2 no ball, No ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Dasun Shanaka hangs in the crease, whacks an elegant drive, ball raced away to long off, earning, It's a no ball ! Yasim Murtaza overstepped the crease. Free hit is coming up

17.3

Yasim Murtaza to Wanindu Hasaranga, Six, Six !! With a brilliant off break ball on the off stump, Wanindu Hasaranga hangs in the crease and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular sloge sweep to long on for a colossal Maximum!

17.4

Yasim Murtaza to Wanindu Hasaranga, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Wanindu Hasaranga hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards long on, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

17.5

Yasim Murtaza to Wanindu Hasaranga, 1 run, Wanindu Hasaranga hangs in the crease to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.

17.6

Yasim Murtaza to Dasun Shanaka, Four, Four !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Dasun Shanaka hangs in the crease, plays punch in the air to deep mid wicket. Ball finds the ropes for four.

End of over 18 (14 runs)

Dasun Shanaka 6 (3)

Wanindu Hasaranga 8 (4)

Sri Lanka 141/6

Yasim Murtaza 4-0-37-2

Ehsan Khan 4-0-25-1

18.1

Ateequl Rehman Iqbal to Wanindu Hasaranga, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Wanindu Hasaranga hangs in the crease and slash drive towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

18.2

Ateequl Rehman Iqbal to Wanindu Hasaranga, 2 runs, Wanindu Hasaranga hangs in the crease to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 2 runs.

18.3

Ateequl Rehman Iqbal to Wanindu Hasaranga, 2 runs, Wanindu Hasaranga hangs in the crease 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 2 runs.

18.4

Ateequl Rehman Iqbal to Wanindu Hasaranga, Four, Four !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump. Wanindu Hasaranga hangs in the crease, hits drive in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

18.5

Ateequl Rehman Iqbal to Wanindu Hasaranga, Four, Four !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Wanindu Hasaranga hangs in the crease, plays drive in the air to long on. Ball finds the ropes for four.

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