Sri Lanka v Zimbabwe, Live Cricket Score and Commentary, 2nd T20I, Zimbabwe tour of Sri Lanka, 2024

Zimbabwe tour of Sri Lanka 2nd T20I: Sri Lanka v Zimbabwe at Colombo, January 16, 2024
Sri Lanka
SL
173/6 (20)
Zimbabwe
ZIM
178/6 (19.5)
Finished
ZIM won by 4 wickets
Sri Lanka InningSL Inning173/6 (20 ov)
Zimbabwe InningZIM Inning178/6 (19.5 ov)

Commentary

0
0.1
Dilshan Madushanka to Tinashe Kamunhukamwe, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, full length, on the off stump, Dilshan Madushanka bowls a sharp delivery, and Tinashe Kamunhukamwe hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.
0
0.2
Dilshan Madushanka to Tinashe Kamunhukamwe, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Dilshan Madushanka bowls a sharp delivery, and Tinashe Kamunhukamwe hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.
0
0.3
Dilshan Madushanka to Tinashe Kamunhukamwe, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, full length, on the off stump, Tinashe Kamunhukamwe hangs in the crease, trying to hit defensive shot, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.
1
0.4
Dilshan Madushanka to Tinashe Kamunhukamwe, 1 run, Tinashe Kamunhukamwe goes forward to take fast ball of fulltoss aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.
0
0.5
Dilshan Madushanka to Craig Ervine, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Craig Ervine hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at mid off, who halts the ball.
3
0.6
Dilshan Madushanka to Craig Ervine, 3 runs, An accurately pitched inswinger on the stumps, Craig Ervine goes forward to make a confident drive, sending the ball towards deep cover for 3 runs.
End of over 1 (4 runs)
Craig Ervine 3 (2)
Tinashe Kamunhukamwe 1 (4)
Zimbabwe 4/0
Dilshan Madushanka 1-0-4-0
0
1.1
Maheesh Theekshana to Craig Ervine, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the stumps, Craig Ervine hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at mid off, who halts the ball.
1
1.2
Maheesh Theekshana to Craig Ervine, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Craig Ervine goes forward to make a confident push, sending the ball towards long on for 1 run.
2
1.3
Maheesh Theekshana to Tinashe Kamunhukamwe, 2 runs, Tinashe Kamunhukamwe goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident sweep that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
1
1.4
Maheesh Theekshana to Tinashe Kamunhukamwe, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Tinashe Kamunhukamwe goes forward to make a confident push, sending the ball towards long on for 1 run.
1
1.5
Maheesh Theekshana to Craig Ervine, 1 run, Craig Ervine goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.
1wd
1.6
Maheesh Theekshana to Tinashe Kamunhukamwe, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! arm ball full length on the leg stump, Maheesh Theekshana has sent that one, way down the leg side. The umpire signals it wide.
0
1.6
Maheesh Theekshana to Tinashe Kamunhukamwe, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the stumps, Tinashe Kamunhukamwe hangs in the crease, trying to hit defensive shot, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.
End of over 2 (6 runs)
Tinashe Kamunhukamwe 4 (7)
Craig Ervine 5 (5)
Zimbabwe 10/0
Maheesh Theekshana 1-0-6-0
Dilshan Madushanka 1-0-4-0
0
2.1
Dushmantha Chameera to Craig Ervine, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, full length, on the off stump, Craig Ervine hangs in the crease and strives to hit defensive shot, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.
0
2.2
Dushmantha Chameera to Craig Ervine, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, full length, on the stumps, Craig Ervine hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at mid off, who halts the ball.
1
2.3
Dushmantha Chameera to Craig Ervine, 1 run, An accurately pitched inswinger on the stumps, Craig Ervine goes forward to make a confident push, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
2
2.4
Dushmantha Chameera to Tinashe Kamunhukamwe, 2 runs, An accurately pitched inswinger on the off stump, Tinashe Kamunhukamwe goes forward to make a confident drive, sending the ball towards deep cover for 2 runs.
1wd
2.5
Dushmantha Chameera to Tinashe Kamunhukamwe, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball full length on the leg stump, Dushmantha Chameera has sent that one, way down the leg side. The umpire signals it wide.
4
2.5
Dushmantha Chameera to Tinashe Kamunhukamwe, Four, Four !! inswinger, full length, on the stumps, Tinashe Kamunhukamwe goes forward and caresses flick shot to deep square leg, it raced away to the fence for four.
1
2.6
Dushmantha Chameera to Tinashe Kamunhukamwe, 1 run, Tinashe Kamunhukamwe goes forward to take inswinger of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
End of over 3 (9 runs)
Tinashe Kamunhukamwe 11 (10)
Craig Ervine 6 (8)
Zimbabwe 19/0
Dushmantha Chameera 1-0-9-0
Maheesh Theekshana 1-0-6-0
1
3.1
Dilshan Madushanka to Tinashe Kamunhukamwe, 1 run, Tinashe Kamunhukamwe goes forward to take inswinger of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.
1wd
3.2
Dilshan Madushanka to Craig Ervine, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball full length on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Craig Ervine with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.
1
3.2
Dilshan Madushanka to Craig Ervine, 1 run, An accurately pitched inswinger on the off stump, Craig Ervine goes forward to make a confident cut, sending the ball towards third man for 1 run.
0
3.3
Dilshan Madushanka to Tinashe Kamunhukamwe, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, tried defensive shot but fails to get bat on it.
w
3.4
Tinashe Kamunhukamwe c W Hasaranga b D Madushanka 12 (13) Dilshan Madushanka to Tinashe Kamunhukamwe, no run, c W Hasaranga b D Madushanka, Caught out!! inswinger full length on the stumps, Tinashe Kamunhukamwe goes forward to take the gamble with pull towards long off, in the air!! and is perfectly caught by Wanindu Hasaranga. Leading to a soft dismissal.
0
3.5
Dilshan Madushanka to Brian Bennett, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, full length, on the stumps, Brian Bennett hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at mid off, who halts the ball.
0
3.6
Dilshan Madushanka to Brian Bennett, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, full length, on the stumps, Brian Bennett hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
End of over 4 (3 runs)
Brian Bennett 0 (2)
Craig Ervine 7 (9)
Zimbabwe 22/1
Dilshan Madushanka 2-0-7-1
Dushmantha Chameera 1-0-9-0
0
4.1
Dushmantha Chameera to Craig Ervine, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Craig Ervine hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
0
4.2
Dushmantha Chameera to Craig Ervine, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Craig Ervine goes forward to the delivery, tries to defend it with full face of the bat, but the ball jags away at the last moment, beating the bat.
1
4.3
Dushmantha Chameera to Craig Ervine, 1 run, Craig Ervine hangs in the crease to take inswinger of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards short mid wicket for 1 run.
1
4.4
Dushmantha Chameera to Brian Bennett, 1 run, An accurately pitched inswinger on the off stump, Brian Bennett goes forward to make a confident cut, sending the ball towards deep point for 1 run.
0
4.5
Dushmantha Chameera to Craig Ervine, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, full length, on the off stump, Dushmantha Chameera bowls a sharp delivery, and Craig Ervine hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.
0
4.6
Dushmantha Chameera to Craig Ervine, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, full length, on the stumps, Craig Ervine hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at deep square leg, who halts the ball.
End of over 5 (2 runs)
Craig Ervine 8 (14)
Brian Bennett 1 (3)
Zimbabwe 24/1
Dushmantha Chameera 2-0-11-0
Dilshan Madushanka 2-0-7-1
1
5.1
Maheesh Theekshana to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Brian Bennett goes forward to take arm ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards third man for 1 run.
4
5.2
Maheesh Theekshana to Craig Ervine, Four, Four !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Craig Ervine goes forward, plays drive in the air to deep cover. Ball finds the ropes for four.
0
5.3
Maheesh Theekshana to Craig Ervine, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot to the short cover.
2
5.4
Maheesh Theekshana to Craig Ervine, 2 runs, Craig Ervine goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 2 runs.
0
5.5
Maheesh Theekshana to Craig Ervine, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Craig Ervine goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who halts the ball.
0
5.6
Maheesh Theekshana to Craig Ervine, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Craig Ervine goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at mid off, who halts the ball.
End of over 6 (7 runs)
Craig Ervine 14 (19)
Brian Bennett 2 (4)
Zimbabwe 31/1
Maheesh Theekshana 2-0-13-0
Dushmantha Chameera 2-0-11-0
1
6.1
Charith Asalanka to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Brian Bennett goes back 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.
0
6.2
Charith Asalanka to Craig Ervine, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Craig Ervine goes forward and strives to hit reverse sweep, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.
4
6.3
Charith Asalanka to Craig Ervine, Four, Four !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump. Craig Ervine goes forward, hits reverse sweep in the gap towards third man, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
0
6.4
Charith Asalanka to Craig Ervine, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Craig Ervine goes back, tucks cut toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
2
6.5
Charith Asalanka to Craig Ervine, 2 runs, Craig Ervine goes back to take off break ball of full length aimed on the leg stump, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
1
6.6
Charith Asalanka to Craig Ervine, 1 run, off break ball, full length, on the stumps, goes back, plays flick shot, towards the deep square leg for 1 run.
End of over 7 (8 runs)
Craig Ervine 21 (24)
Brian Bennett 3 (5)
Zimbabwe 39/1
Charith Asalanka 1-0-8-0
Maheesh Theekshana 2-0-13-0
4
7.1
Wanindu Hasaranga to Craig Ervine, Four, Four !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump, Craig Ervine goes forward, plays reverse sweep in the air to deep point. Ball finds the ropes for four.
1
7.2
Wanindu Hasaranga to Craig Ervine, 1 run, An accurately pitched legbreak on the stumps, Craig Ervine goes back to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep square leg for 1 run.
1
7.3
Wanindu Hasaranga to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Brian Bennett goes back and plays a well-timed cut off an legbreak delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.
2
7.4
Wanindu Hasaranga to Craig Ervine, 2 runs, Craig Ervine goes back and plays a well-timed cut off an legbreak delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 2 runs.
1
7.5
Wanindu Hasaranga to Craig Ervine, 1 run, Craig Ervine goes forward to take legbreak of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident sweep that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
0
7.6
Wanindu Hasaranga to Brian Bennett, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump, Brian Bennett goes forward and slash defensive shot towards deep cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
End of over 8 (9 runs)
Brian Bennett 4 (7)
Craig Ervine 29 (28)
Zimbabwe 48/1
Wanindu Hasaranga 1-0-9-0
Charith Asalanka 1-0-8-0
4
8.1
Angelo Mathews to Craig Ervine, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump. Craig Ervine goes forward, hits reverse sweep in the gap towards third man, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
1
8.2
Angelo Mathews to Craig Ervine, 1 run, fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Craig Ervine goes forward to make a room for himself and hits it towards deep cover for 1 run.
3
8.3
Angelo Mathews to Brian Bennett, 3 runs, Brian Bennett goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident inside out shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 3 runs.
1wd
8.4
Angelo Mathews to Craig Ervine, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball good length on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Craig Ervine with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.
1
8.4
Angelo Mathews to Craig Ervine, 1 run, Craig Ervine goes forward and plays off an inswinger delivers at a good length by the bowler, edged!! and the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.
1
8.5
Angelo Mathews to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Brian Bennett goes forward and plays off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, edged!! and the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at third man for 1 run.
0
8.6
Angelo Mathews to Craig Ervine, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Craig Ervine goes forward, dabs it towards deep mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly, and makes a brilliant stop.
End of over 9 (11 runs)
Craig Ervine 35 (32)
Brian Bennett 8 (9)
Zimbabwe 59/1
Angelo Mathews 1-0-11-0
Wanindu Hasaranga 1-0-9-0
1lb
9.1
Wanindu Hasaranga to Brian Bennett, 1 leg bye, Brian Bennett goes back and plays a well-timed flick shot off an legbreak delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.
2
9.2
Wanindu Hasaranga to Craig Ervine, 2 runs, Craig Ervine goes back to take legbreak of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 2 runs.
1
9.3
Wanindu Hasaranga to Craig Ervine, 1 run, An accurately pitched legbreak on the off stump, Craig Ervine goes back to make a confident cut, sending the ball towards deep cover for 1 run.
4
9.4
Wanindu Hasaranga to Brian Bennett, Four, Four !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump, Brian Bennett elegantly goes forward into the shot, gracefully guides it to deep mid wicket region, the ball speeds away and finds the boundary rope.
0
9.5
Wanindu Hasaranga to Brian Bennett, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump, Brian Bennett goes back, trying to hit cut, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.
2
9.6
Wanindu Hasaranga to Brian Bennett, 2 runs, Brian Bennett goes back and plays a well-timed flick shot off an legbreak delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
End of over 10 (10 runs)
Brian Bennett 14 (13)
Craig Ervine 38 (34)
Zimbabwe 69/1
Wanindu Hasaranga 2-0-18-0
Angelo Mathews 1-0-11-0
6
10.1
Dasun Shanaka to Craig Ervine, Six, Six !! With a brilliant fast ball on the leg stump, Craig Ervine goes forward and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular flick shot to deep square leg for a colossal Maximum!
1
10.2
Dasun Shanaka to Craig Ervine, 1 run, Craig Ervine goes forward to take inswinger of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.
4
10.3
Dasun Shanaka to Brian Bennett, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump. Brian Bennett goes forward, hits inside out shot in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
0
10.4
Dasun Shanaka to Brian Bennett, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the leg stump, Dasun Shanaka bowls a sharp delivery, and Brian Bennett goes forward to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.
1
10.5
Dasun Shanaka to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Brian Bennett goes back to take inswinger of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
1
10.6
Dasun Shanaka to Craig Ervine, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Craig Ervine goes back to make a confident pull, sending the ball towards long on for 1 run.
End of over 11 (13 runs)
Craig Ervine 46 (37)
Brian Bennett 19 (16)
Zimbabwe 82/1
Dasun Shanaka 1-0-13-0
Wanindu Hasaranga 2-0-18-0
4
11.1
Wanindu Hasaranga to Craig Ervine, Four, Four !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump. Craig Ervine goes forward, hits reverse sweep in the gap towards deep point, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
2
11.2
Wanindu Hasaranga to Craig Ervine, 2 runs, Craig Ervine goes forward to take legbreak of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
0
11.3
Wanindu Hasaranga to Craig Ervine, no run, Dot ball !! googly, full length, on the off stump, Wanindu Hasaranga bowls a sharp delivery, and Craig Ervine hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.
1lb
11.4
Wanindu Hasaranga to Craig Ervine, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! slider, full length, on the off stump, Craig Ervine hangs in the crease, aims to slam it, but deflect off the pads, and batter steals a leg bye for 1 run.
2
11.5
Wanindu Hasaranga to Brian Bennett, 2 runs, Brian Bennett goes forward to take of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
4
11.6
Wanindu Hasaranga to Brian Bennett, Four, Four !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump, Brian Bennett goes forward, plays drive in the air to deep cover. Ball finds the ropes for four.
End of over 12 (13 runs)
Brian Bennett 25 (18)
Craig Ervine 52 (41)
Zimbabwe 95/1
Wanindu Hasaranga 3-0-30-0
Dasun Shanaka 1-0-13-0
1
12.1
Maheesh Theekshana to Craig Ervine, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Craig Ervine goes forward to make a confident push, sending the ball towards long on for 1 run.
0
12.2
Maheesh Theekshana to Brian Bennett, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Brian Bennett hangs in the crease and strives to hit defensive shot, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.
w
12.3
Brian Bennett b M Theekshana 25 (20) Maheesh Theekshana to Brian Bennett, no run, b M Theekshana, Bowled out !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, A bold move from Brian Bennett as batter hangs in the crease and plays it, but it proves to be batter's downfall. The ball crashes into stumps, and the stumps are rattled. Bowled out!
0
12.4
Maheesh Theekshana to Sikandar Raza, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot to the mid on.
4
12.5
Maheesh Theekshana to Sikandar Raza, Four, Four !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Sikandar Raza goes forward and caresses cut to third man, it raced away to the fence for four.
0
12.6
Maheesh Theekshana to Sikandar Raza, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the off stump, Sikandar Raza hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards deep cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
End of over 13 (5 runs)
Sikandar Raza 4 (3)
Craig Ervine 53 (42)
Zimbabwe 100/2
Maheesh Theekshana 3-0-18-1
Wanindu Hasaranga 3-0-30-0
1
13.1
Dushmantha Chameera to Craig Ervine, 1 run, An accurately pitched inswinger on the stumps, Craig Ervine goes forward to make a confident push, sending the ball towards long off for 1 run.
4
13.2
Dushmantha Chameera to Sikandar Raza, Four, Four !! inswinger, full length, on the off stump, Sikandar Raza goes forward, plays inside out shot in the air to deep cover. Ball finds the ropes for four.
w
13.3
Sikandar Raza c S Samarawickrama b D Chameera 8 (5) Dushmantha Chameera to Sikandar Raza, no run, c S Samarawickrama b D Chameera, Caught out !! inswinger, full length, on the stumps, Sikandar Raza goes forward, takes a big risk by attempting pull towards deep mid wicket, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Sadeera Samarawickrama, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Sikandar Raza.
1
13.4
Dushmantha Chameera to Sean Williams, 1 run, An accurately pitched inswinger on the stumps, Sean Williams goes forward to make a confident pull, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
1
13.5
Dushmantha Chameera to Craig Ervine, 1 run, An accurately pitched inswinger on the stumps, Craig Ervine goes forward to make a confident defensive shot, sending the ball towards mid off for 1 run.
0
13.6
Dushmantha Chameera to Sean Williams, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, full length, on the off stump, Sean Williams hangs in the crease and strives to hit defensive shot, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.
End of over 14 (7 runs)
Sean Williams 1 (2)
Craig Ervine 55 (44)
Zimbabwe 107/3
Dushmantha Chameera 3-0-18-1
Maheesh Theekshana 3-0-18-1
4
14.1
Maheesh Theekshana to Craig Ervine, Four, Four !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Craig Ervine goes forward, plays pull in the air to long on. Ball finds the ropes for four.
1
14.2
Maheesh Theekshana to Craig Ervine, 1 run, Craig Ervine 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 square leg for 1 run.
w
14.3
Sean Williams b M Theekshana 1 (3) Maheesh Theekshana to Sean Williams, no run, b M Theekshana, Bowled out !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, A bold move from Sean Williams as batter hangs in the crease and plays it, but it proves to be batter's downfall. The ball crashes into stumps, and the stumps are rattled. Bowled out!
1nb
14.4
Maheesh Theekshana to Ryan Burl, 1 no ball, No ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Ryan Burl hangs in the crease, whacks an elegant defensive shot, ball raced away to mid off, earning, It's a no ball ! Maheesh Theekshana overstepped the crease.
1
14.4
Maheesh Theekshana to Ryan Burl, 1 run, Ryan Burl goes forward and plays a well-timed defensive shot off an arm ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
0
14.5
Maheesh Theekshana to Craig Ervine, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the stumps, Craig Ervine goes forward, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward mid off, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
0
14.6
Maheesh Theekshana to Craig Ervine, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, fulltoss, on the stumps, Maheesh Theekshana sends down a sharp delivery, Craig Ervine hangs in the crease to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.
End of over 15 (7 runs)
Craig Ervine 60 (48)
Ryan Burl 1 (2)
Zimbabwe 114/4
Maheesh Theekshana 4-0-25-2
Dushmantha Chameera 3-0-18-1
0
15.1
Dilshan Madushanka to Ryan Burl, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, full length, on the stumps, Ryan Burl hangs in the crease, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward mid off, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
0
15.2
Dilshan Madushanka to Ryan Burl, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Dilshan Madushanka bowls a sharp delivery, and Ryan Burl hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.
1wd
15.3
Dilshan Madushanka to Ryan Burl, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball full length, on the off stump, That is well outside the off-stump, leaving Ryan Burl no chance to play a shot. The umpire stretches arms to signal it a wide ball.
4
15.3
Dilshan Madushanka to Ryan Burl, Four, Four !! inswinger, full length, on the stumps, Ryan Burl goes forward, plays flick shot in the air to deep square leg. Ball finds the ropes for four.
1
15.4
Dilshan Madushanka to Ryan Burl, 1 run, Ryan Burl 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.
0
15.5
Dilshan Madushanka to Craig Ervine, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Craig Ervine goes back, trying to hit ramp shot, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.
1
15.6
Dilshan Madushanka to Craig Ervine, 1 run, An accurately pitched inswinger on the off stump, Craig Ervine goes forward to make a confident drive, sending the ball towards deep cover for 1 run.
End of over 16 (7 runs)
Craig Ervine 61 (50)
Ryan Burl 6 (6)
Zimbabwe 121/4
Dilshan Madushanka 3-0-14-1
Maheesh Theekshana 4-0-25-2
2
16.1
Wanindu Hasaranga to Craig Ervine, 2 runs, Craig Ervine goes forward to take googly of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
6
16.2
Wanindu Hasaranga to Craig Ervine, Six, Six !! With a brilliant legbreak on the stumps, Craig Ervine goes forward and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular pull to deep mid wicket for a colossal Maximum!
1
16.3
Wanindu Hasaranga to Craig Ervine, 1 run, An accurately pitched slider on the stumps, Craig Ervine goes forward to make a confident push, sending the ball towards deep cover for 1 run.
1
16.4
Wanindu Hasaranga to Ryan Burl, 1 run, An accurately pitched googly on the stumps, Ryan Burl goes forward to make a confident sloge sweep, sending the ball towards deep square leg for 1 run.
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16.5
Craig Ervine c M Theekshana b W Hasaranga 70 (54) Wanindu Hasaranga to Craig Ervine, no run, c M Theekshana b W Hasaranga, Caught out!! top spinner full length on the stumps, Craig Ervine goes forward to take the gamble with cut towards short mid wicket, edged!! and expertly caught by Maheesh Theekshana. Leading to a soft dismissal.
1
16.6
Wanindu Hasaranga to Luke Jongwe, 1 run, Luke Jongwe goes forward to take legbreak of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident sweep that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.
End of over 17 (11 runs)
Luke Jongwe 1 (1)
Ryan Burl 7 (7)
Zimbabwe 132/5
Wanindu Hasaranga 4-0-41-1
Dilshan Madushanka 3-0-14-1
4
17.1
Dushmantha Chameera to Luke Jongwe, Four, Four !! inswinger, full length, on the stumps, Luke Jongwe goes forward, plays flick shot in the air to deep fine leg. Ball finds the ropes for four.
1
17.2
Dushmantha Chameera to Luke Jongwe, 1 run, Luke Jongwe goes forward to take inswinger of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.
6
17.3
Dushmantha Chameera to Ryan Burl, Six, Six !! With a brilliant inswinger on the stumps, Ryan Burl goes forward and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular flick shot to deep square leg for a colossal Maximum!
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17.4
Ryan Burl c K Mendis b D Chameera 13 (9) Dushmantha Chameera to Ryan Burl, no run, c K Mendis b D Chameera, Caught out !! inswinger, full length, on the off stump, A risky shot choice by Ryan Burl as the batter hangs in the crease to strike it towards , only to get an edge that goes straight into the hands of Kusal Mendis for a soft dismissal.
1
17.5
Dushmantha Chameera to Clive Madande, 1 run, Clive Madande goes forward and plays a well-timed punch off an inswinger delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at mid off for 1 run.
0
17.6
Dushmantha Chameera to Luke Jongwe, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, full length, on the stumps, Luke Jongwe goes forward and dabs punch, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
End of over 18 (12 runs)
Luke Jongwe 6 (4)
Clive Madande 1 (1)
Zimbabwe 144/6
Dushmantha Chameera 4-0-30-2
Wanindu Hasaranga 4-0-41-1
1
18.1
Dilshan Madushanka to Clive Madande, 1 run, Clive Madande goes forward to take knuckle ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards mid on for 1 run.
1
18.2
Dilshan Madushanka to Luke Jongwe, 1 run, Luke Jongwe goes forward to take inswinger of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.
6
18.3
Dilshan Madushanka to Clive Madande, Six, Six !! With a brilliant inswinger on the stumps, Clive Madande goes forward and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular flick shot to deep square leg for a colossal Maximum!
1
18.4
Dilshan Madushanka to Clive Madande, 1 run, Clive Madande goes forward to take inswinger of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.
0
18.5
Dilshan Madushanka to Luke Jongwe, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, full length, on the stumps, Luke Jongwe hangs in the crease and strives to hit defensive shot, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.
1
18.6
Dilshan Madushanka to Luke Jongwe, 1 run, An accurately pitched inswinger on the stumps, Luke Jongwe goes forward to make a confident drive, sending the ball towards deep cover for 1 run.
End of over 19 (10 runs)
Luke Jongwe 8 (7)
Clive Madande 9 (4)
Zimbabwe 154/6
Dilshan Madushanka 4-0-24-1
Dushmantha Chameera 4-0-30-2
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19.1
Angelo Mathews to Luke Jongwe, 7 no ball, Six !! What a delivery! inswinger lands right on the stumps, and Luke Jongwe goes forward, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers pull sending it flying to the long on region for a remarkable Maximum ! Umpire signals it a no ball !
4
19.1
Angelo Mathews to Luke Jongwe, Four, Four !! inswinger, full length, on the stumps, Luke Jongwe goes forward and caresses drive to deep cover, it raced away to the fence for four.
6
19.2
Angelo Mathews to Luke Jongwe, Six, Six !! inswinger is delivered on the stumps, full length, Luke Jongwe goes forward, displays great skill by powering pull to long on for a magnificent Maximum!
0
19.3
Angelo Mathews to Luke Jongwe, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, full length, on the stumps, Angelo Mathews bowls a sharp delivery, and Luke Jongwe hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.
1
19.4
Angelo Mathews to Luke Jongwe, 1 run, Luke Jongwe goes forward and plays a well-timed pull off an inswinger delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long on for 1 run. Dropped catch
6
19.5
Angelo Mathews to Clive Madande, Six, Six !! With a brilliant inswinger on the stumps, Clive Madande goes forward and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular pull to deep mid wicket for a colossal Maximum!