Sri Lanka v Australia, Live Cricket Score and Commentary, 2nd ODI, Australia tour of Sri Lanka, 2025

Australia tour of Sri Lanka 2nd ODI: Sri Lanka v Australia at Colombo, February 14, 2025
Sri Lanka
SL
281/4 (50)
Australia
AUS
107/10 (24.2)
Finished
SL won by 174 runs.
Sri Lanka InningSL Inning281/4 (50 ov)
Australia InningAUS Inning107/10 (24.2 ov)

Commentary

1
0.1
Asitha Fernando to Matthew Short, 1 run, An accurately pitched inswinger on the stumps, Matthew Short goes forward to make a confident defensive shot, sending the ball towards short mid wicket for 1 run.
4
0.2
Asitha Fernando to Travis Head, Four, Four !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump. Travis Head goes back, hits cut in the gap towards deep point, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
4
0.3
Asitha Fernando to Travis Head, Four, Four !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Travis Head goes forward, plays drive in the air to long off. Ball finds the ropes for four.
0
0.4
Asitha Fernando to Travis Head, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, goes back, plays inside out shot to the short cover.
4
0.5
Asitha Fernando to Travis Head, Four, Four !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Travis Head elegantly goes forward into the shot, gracefully guides it to long on region, the ball speeds away and finds the boundary rope.
1
0.6
Asitha Fernando to Travis Head, 1 run, Travis Head goes forward to take inswinger of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.
End of over 1 (14 runs)
Travis Head 13 (5)
Matthew Short 1 (1)
Australia 14/0
Asitha Fernando 1-0-14-0
0
1.1
Maheesh Theekshana to Travis Head, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the off stump, Travis Head goes back 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.
0
1.2
Maheesh Theekshana to Travis Head, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the leg stump, Travis Head hangs in the crease, trying to hit sweep, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.
1
1.3
Maheesh Theekshana to Travis Head, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, Travis Head goes back to make a confident cut, sending the ball towards deep cover for 1 run.
0
1.4
Maheesh Theekshana to Matthew Short, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, goes forward, plays push to the short cover.
1
1.5
Maheesh Theekshana to Matthew Short, 1 run, Matthew Short goes forward and plays a well-timed push off an 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.
0
1.6
Maheesh Theekshana to Travis Head, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the stumps, Travis Head goes forward, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
End of over 2 (2 runs)
Travis Head 14 (9)
Matthew Short 2 (3)
Australia 16/0
Maheesh Theekshana 1-0-2-0
Asitha Fernando 1-0-14-0
0
2.1
Asitha Fernando to Matthew Short, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Matthew Short goes forward and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder, who halts the ball.
0
2.2
Asitha Fernando to Matthew Short, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Matthew Short goes forward and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
0
2.3
Asitha Fernando to Matthew Short, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, goes forward, plays defensive shot to the mid off.
0
2.4
Asitha Fernando to Matthew Short, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Matthew Short goes forward and slash drive towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
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2.5
Matthew Short lbw b A Fernando 2 (8) Asitha Fernando to Matthew Short, no run, lbw b A Fernando, Out LBW !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Matthew Short hangs in the crease to attempt pull, but fails to make a contact with the ball, it hits the pad, Asitha Fernando appeals for an LBW, which the umpire eventually gives, resulting in Matthew Short's dismissal.
4
2.6
Asitha Fernando to Jake Fraser McGurk, Four, Four !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps. Jake Fraser McGurk goes forward, hits push in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
End of over 3 (4 runs)
Jake Fraser McGurk 4 (1)
Travis Head 14 (9)
Australia 20/1
Asitha Fernando 2-0-18-1
Maheesh Theekshana 1-0-2-0
0
3.1
Maheesh Theekshana to Travis Head, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Travis Head 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.
0
3.2
Maheesh Theekshana to Travis Head, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the off stump, goes forward, plays push to the short cover.
0
3.3
Maheesh Theekshana to Travis Head, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the leg stump, Travis Head 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.
3
3.4
Maheesh Theekshana to Travis Head, 3 runs, Maheesh Theekshana delivers arm ball at good length, Travis Head goes back and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep square leg, limits Travis Head to just 3 runs.
0
3.5
Maheesh Theekshana to Jake Fraser McGurk, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the off stump, Jake Fraser McGurk goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at square leg, who halts the ball.
1
3.6
Maheesh Theekshana to Jake Fraser McGurk, 1 run, arm ball, full length, on the stumps, goes forward, plays push, towards the long on for 1 run.
End of over 4 (4 runs)
Jake Fraser McGurk 5 (3)
Travis Head 17 (13)
Australia 24/1
Maheesh Theekshana 2-0-6-0
Asitha Fernando 2-0-18-1
0
4.1
Asitha Fernando to Jake Fraser McGurk, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Jake Fraser McGurk goes forward, tucks drive toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
0
4.2
Asitha Fernando to Jake Fraser McGurk, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, back of length, on the off stump, Jake Fraser McGurk goes forward and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
4
4.3
Asitha Fernando to Jake Fraser McGurk, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump. Jake Fraser McGurk goes forward, hits drive in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
0
4.4
Asitha Fernando to Jake Fraser McGurk, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Jake Fraser McGurk goes forward and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder, who halts the ball.
0
4.5
Asitha Fernando to Jake Fraser McGurk, no run, Dot Ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the stumps, and Jake Fraser McGurk hangs on and tries to hit pull, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
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4.6
Jake Fraser McGurk c C Asalanka b A Fernando 9 (9) Asitha Fernando to Jake Fraser McGurk, no run, c C Asalanka b A Fernando, Caught out !! off cutter, good length, on the off stump, A risky shot choice by Jake Fraser McGurk as the batter hangs in the crease to strike it towards mid off, only to get an edge that goes straight into the hands of Charith Asalanka for a soft dismissal.
End of over 5 (4 runs)
Jake Fraser McGurk 9 (9)
Travis Head 17 (13)
Australia 28/2
Asitha Fernando 3-0-22-2
Maheesh Theekshana 2-0-6-0
1
5.1
Maheesh Theekshana to Travis Head, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, Travis Head goes forward to make a confident push, sending the ball towards deep cover for 1 run.
0
5.2
Maheesh Theekshana to Steven Smith, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Steven Smith goes forward, tucks push toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who halts the ball.
4
5.3
Maheesh Theekshana to Steven Smith, Four, Four !! off break ball, fulltoss, on the off stump. Steven Smith goes forward, hits drive in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
0
5.4
Maheesh Theekshana to Steven Smith, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Steven Smith goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
0
5.5
Maheesh Theekshana to Steven Smith, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Steven Smith goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at mid on, who halts the ball.
0
5.6
Maheesh Theekshana to Steven Smith, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, goes forward, plays defensive shot.
End of over 6 (5 runs)
Steven Smith 4 (5)
Travis Head 18 (14)
Australia 33/2
Maheesh Theekshana 3-0-11-0
Asitha Fernando 3-0-22-2
0
6.1
Asitha Fernando to Travis Head, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Travis Head goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
0
6.2
Asitha Fernando to Travis Head, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the leg stump, Travis Head hangs in the crease, dabs push with soft hands toward mid on, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
0
6.3
Asitha Fernando to Travis Head, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Travis Head hangs in the crease, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward mid off, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
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6.4
Travis Head c (sub A Fernando) b A Fernando 18 (18) Asitha Fernando to Travis Head, no run, c (sub A Fernando) b A Fernando, Caught out !! bouncer, back of length, on the stumps, Travis Head goes back, takes a big risk by attempting pull towards deep square leg, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Avishka Fernando, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Travis Head.
0
6.5
Asitha Fernando to Josh Inglis, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Josh Inglis goes forward and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
1
6.6
Asitha Fernando to Josh Inglis, 1 run, An accurately pitched inswinger on the off stump, Josh Inglis goes back to make a confident defensive shot, sending the ball towards short cover for 1 run.
End of over 7 (1 runs)
Josh Inglis 1 (2)
Steven Smith 4 (5)
Australia 34/3
Asitha Fernando 4-0-23-3
Maheesh Theekshana 3-0-11-0
0
7.1
Dunith Wellalage to Josh Inglis, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Josh Inglis goes forward and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder, who halts the ball.
0
7.2
Dunith Wellalage to Josh Inglis, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Josh Inglis goes forward, tucks push toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
0
7.3
Dunith Wellalage to Josh Inglis, no run, Dot ball !! , good length, on the stumps, Josh Inglis goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
1
7.4
Dunith Wellalage to Josh Inglis, 1 run, off break ball, good length, on the stumps, goes back, plays push, towards the long off for 1 run.
0
7.5
Dunith Wellalage to Steven Smith, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Steven Smith goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at mid off, who halts the ball.
0
7.6
Dunith Wellalage to Steven Smith, no run, Dot ball !! , good length, on the stumps, goes forward, plays defensive shot.
End of over 8 (1 runs)
Steven Smith 4 (7)
Josh Inglis 2 (6)
Australia 35/3
Dunith Wellalage 1-0-1-0
Asitha Fernando 4-0-23-3
0
8.1
Eshan Malinga to Josh Inglis, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Josh Inglis 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.
0
8.2
Eshan Malinga to Josh Inglis, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Josh Inglis goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
1wd
8.3
Eshan Malinga to Josh Inglis, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! off cutter good length on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Josh Inglis with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.
1
8.3
Eshan Malinga to Josh Inglis, 1 run, fast ball, good length, on the stumps, goes forward, plays push, towards the deep mid wicket for 1 run.
0
8.4
Eshan Malinga to Steven Smith, no run, Dot ball !! slower ball, good length, on the off stump, Steven Smith goes forward and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder, who halts the ball.
0
8.5
Eshan Malinga to Steven Smith, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Steven Smith goes forward and slash defensive shot towards mid on, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
1
8.6
Eshan Malinga to Steven Smith, 1 run, Eshan Malinga delivers slower ball at good length, Steven Smith goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at slip for 1 run.
End of over 9 (3 runs)
Steven Smith 5 (10)
Josh Inglis 3 (9)
Australia 38/3
Eshan Malinga 1-0-3-0
Dunith Wellalage 1-0-1-0
0
9.1
Dunith Wellalage to Steven Smith, no run, Dot ball !! top spinner, full length, on the stumps, Steven Smith goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who halts the ball.
4
9.2
Dunith Wellalage to Steven Smith, Four, Four !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Steven Smith elegantly goes forward into the shot, gracefully guides it to deep mid wicket region, the ball speeds away and finds the boundary rope.
6
9.3
Dunith Wellalage to Steven Smith, Six, Six !! What a delivery! lands right on the stumps, Steven Smith goes forward, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers and sends it flying to the long on region for a remarkable Maximum!
0
9.4
Dunith Wellalage to Steven Smith, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Steven Smith goes back, tucks push toward the fielder at mid off, who halts the ball.
0
9.5
Dunith Wellalage to Steven Smith, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the off stump, Steven Smith goes back, tucks it toward the fielder at short cover, who blocks the ball right away.
0
9.6
Dunith Wellalage to Steven Smith, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Steven Smith goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who halts the ball.
End of over 10 (10 runs)
Steven Smith 15 (16)
Josh Inglis 3 (9)
Australia 48/3
Dunith Wellalage 2-0-11-0
Eshan Malinga 1-0-3-0
0
10.1
Eshan Malinga to Josh Inglis, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Josh Inglis goes forward and slash drive towards mid on, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
1
10.2
Eshan Malinga to Josh Inglis, 1 run, Eshan Malinga delivers slower ball at yorker, Josh Inglis goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at short cover for 1 run.
0
10.3
Eshan Malinga to Steven Smith, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the leg stump, Steven Smith goes forward and slash push towards deep square leg, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
0
10.4
Eshan Malinga to Steven Smith, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Steven Smith goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
1nb
10.5
Eshan Malinga to Steven Smith, 1 no ball, No ball !! fast ball, fulltoss, on the stumps, Steven Smith goes back and displays his finesse with a well-timed defensive shot towards mid on. It's a no ball ! Umpire finds it above the waist height.
4
10.5
Eshan Malinga to Steven Smith, Four, Four !! off cutter, full length, on the off stump. Steven Smith goes back, hits sloge sweep in the gap towards long on, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
0
10.6
Eshan Malinga to Steven Smith, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Steven Smith goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
End of over 11 (6 runs)
Steven Smith 19 (21)
Josh Inglis 4 (11)
Australia 54/3
Eshan Malinga 2-0-9-0
Dunith Wellalage 2-0-11-0
0
11.1
Wanindu Hasaranga to Josh Inglis, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump, Josh Inglis goes forward, tucks it toward the fielder at short cover, who blocks the ball right away.
4
11.2
Wanindu Hasaranga to Josh Inglis, Four, Four !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump, Josh Inglis goes forward, plays drive in the air to deep cover. Ball finds the ropes for four.
0
11.3
Wanindu Hasaranga to Josh Inglis, no run, Dot ball !! googly, good length, on the off stump, Josh Inglis goes back 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
11.4
Wanindu Hasaranga to Josh Inglis, 1 run, Josh Inglis goes forward to take legbreak of fulltoss aimed on the off stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 1 run.
2
11.5
Wanindu Hasaranga to Steven Smith, 2 runs, Steven Smith goes forward and plays a well-timed defensive shot off an legbreak delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at third man for 2 runs.
0
11.6
Wanindu Hasaranga to Steven Smith, no run, Dot ball !! top spinner, full length, on the off stump, Steven Smith goes forward and strives to hit defensive shot, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.
End of over 12 (7 runs)
Steven Smith 21 (23)
Josh Inglis 9 (15)
Australia 61/3
Wanindu Hasaranga 1-0-7-0
Eshan Malinga 2-0-9-0
0
12.1
Eshan Malinga to Josh Inglis, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the stumps, goes forward, plays defensive shot to the short mid wicket.
0
12.2
Eshan Malinga to Josh Inglis, no run, Dot Ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, and Josh Inglis hangs on and tries to hit cut, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
0
12.3
Eshan Malinga to Josh Inglis, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Josh Inglis hangs in the crease, tucks it toward the fielder at slip, who blocks the ball right away.
4
12.4
Eshan Malinga to Josh Inglis, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps. Josh Inglis goes back, hits flick shot in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
1
12.5
Eshan Malinga to Josh Inglis, 1 run, Josh Inglis goes back to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards third man for 1 run.
1
12.6
Eshan Malinga to Steven Smith, 1 run, Steven Smith goes back and plays a well-timed cut off an fast ball delivers at a back of length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep point for 1 run.
End of over 13 (6 runs)
Steven Smith 22 (24)
Josh Inglis 14 (20)
Australia 67/3
Eshan Malinga 3-0-15-0
Wanindu Hasaranga 1-0-7-0
1
13.1
Wanindu Hasaranga to Steven Smith, 1 run, An accurately pitched legbreak on the off stump, Steven Smith goes forward to make a confident push, sending the ball towards long off for 1 run.
0
13.2
Wanindu Hasaranga to Josh Inglis, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump, Josh Inglis goes forward, tucks it toward the fielder at short cover, who blocks the ball right away.
0
13.3
Wanindu Hasaranga to Josh Inglis, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, fulltoss, on the stumps, Josh Inglis goes forward, plays it with soft hands towards short mid wicket, but the fielder is quick to react and prevents the run.
4
13.4
Wanindu Hasaranga to Josh Inglis, Four, Four !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump, Josh Inglis goes forward, plays drive in the air to deep cover. Ball finds the ropes for four.
0
13.5
Wanindu Hasaranga to Josh Inglis, no run, Dot Ball !! top spinner, full length, on the off stump, and Josh Inglis hangs on and tries to hit defensive shot, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
0
13.6
Wanindu Hasaranga to Josh Inglis, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, good length, on the off stump, Josh Inglis hangs in the crease, dabs drive with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
End of over 14 (5 runs)
Josh Inglis 18 (25)
Steven Smith 23 (25)
Australia 72/3
Wanindu Hasaranga 2-0-12-0
Eshan Malinga 3-0-15-0
2
14.1
Dunith Wellalage to Steven Smith, 2 runs, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Steven Smith goes forward to make a confident push, sending the ball towards deep square leg for 2 runs.
0
14.2
Dunith Wellalage to Steven Smith, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Steven Smith goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at point, who halts the ball.
1
14.3
Dunith Wellalage to Steven Smith, 1 run, off break ball, full length, on the stumps, goes forward, plays push, towards the long on for 1 run.
4
14.4
Dunith Wellalage to Josh Inglis, Four, Four !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps. Josh Inglis goes forward, hits flick shot in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
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14.5
Josh Inglis b D Wellalage 22 (27) Dunith Wellalage to Josh Inglis, no run, b D Wellalage, Bowled out !! top spinner, good length, on the off stump, Josh Inglis goes back, tries to take on the bowler but fails to get the timing right. The ball goes past the bat and crashes into the stumps, and the batter is bowled out in disappointing fashion.
0
14.6
Dunith Wellalage to Aaron Hardie, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Aaron Hardie goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
End of over 15 (7 runs)
Aaron Hardie 0 (1)
Steven Smith 26 (28)
Australia 79/4
Dunith Wellalage 3-0-18-1
Wanindu Hasaranga 2-0-12-0
0
15.1
Wanindu Hasaranga to Steven Smith, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the stumps, Steven Smith goes forward and tucks push toward the fielder, who halts the ball.
0
15.2
Wanindu Hasaranga to Steven Smith, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the stumps, goes forward, plays defensive shot to the point.
1
15.3
Wanindu Hasaranga to Steven Smith, 1 run, legbreak, good length, on the stumps, Steven Smith goes forward to make a room for himself and hits it towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
0
15.4
Wanindu Hasaranga to Aaron Hardie, no run, Dot ball !! googly, full length, on the off stump, Aaron Hardie goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
0
15.5
Wanindu Hasaranga to Aaron Hardie, no run, Dot ball !! googly, good length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot to the short cover.
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15.6
Aaron Hardie c K Mendis b W Hasaranga 0 (4) Wanindu Hasaranga to Aaron Hardie, no run, c K Mendis b W Hasaranga, Caught out !! top spinner, full length, on the off stump, Aaron Hardie goes forward and takes a big risk by attempting defensive shot towards slip, edged!! and flies straight to Kamindu Mendis, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Aaron Hardie.
End of over 16 (1 runs)
Aaron Hardie 0 (4)
Steven Smith 27 (31)
Australia 80/5
Wanindu Hasaranga 3-0-13-1
Dunith Wellalage 3-0-18-1
1
16.1
Dunith Wellalage to Steven Smith, 1 run, Steven Smith goes forward 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.
1
16.2
Dunith Wellalage to Glenn Maxwell, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Glenn Maxwell goes forward to make a confident push, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
1
16.3
Dunith Wellalage to Steven Smith, 1 run, off break ball, good length, on the stumps, goes forward, plays push, towards the deep square leg for 1 run.
0
16.4
Dunith Wellalage to Glenn Maxwell, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Glenn Maxwell goes forward and slash defensive shot towards mid on, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
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16.5
Glenn Maxwell b D Wellalage 1 (3) Dunith Wellalage to Glenn Maxwell, no run, b D Wellalage, Bowled out !! top spinner, good length, on the stumps, Glenn Maxwell goes forward and tries to take on the bowler but fails to get the timing right. The ball goes past the bat and crashes into the stumps, and the batter is bowled out in disappointing fashion.
0
16.6
Dunith Wellalage to Sean Abbott, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Sean Abbott goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
End of over 17 (3 runs)
Sean Abbott 0 (1)
Steven Smith 29 (33)
Australia 83/6
Dunith Wellalage 4-0-21-2
Wanindu Hasaranga 3-0-13-1
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17.1
Steven Smith lbw b W Hasaranga 29 (34) Wanindu Hasaranga to Steven Smith, no run, lbw b W Hasaranga, Out LBW !! legbreak, good length, on the stumps, Steven Smith hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot but misjudged the line, and the ball hits the pad, Wanindu Hasaranga appeals for an LBW. The umpire raises his finger, resulting in the dismissal of Steven Smith.
0
17.2
Wanindu Hasaranga to Ben Dwarshuis, no run, Dot ball !! , good length, on the stumps, goes forward, played it to the short cover.
0
17.3
Wanindu Hasaranga to Ben Dwarshuis, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump, Ben Dwarshuis goes forward, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
0
17.4
Wanindu Hasaranga to Ben Dwarshuis, no run, Dot ball !! googly, full length, on the stumps, Ben Dwarshuis goes forward and dabs defensive shot with soft hands, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.
0
17.5
Wanindu Hasaranga to Ben Dwarshuis, no run, Dot ball !! , full length, on the stumps, Ben Dwarshuis goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
0
17.6
Wanindu Hasaranga to Ben Dwarshuis, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, good length, on the stumps, Ben Dwarshuis goes forward and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
End of over 18 (0 runs)
Ben Dwarshuis 0 (5)
Sean Abbott 0 (1)
Australia 83/7
Wanindu Hasaranga 4-1-13-2
Dunith Wellalage 4-0-21-2
1
18.1
Dunith Wellalage to Sean Abbott, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, Sean Abbott goes forward to make a confident cut, sending the ball towards deep cover for 1 run.
1
18.2
Dunith Wellalage to Ben Dwarshuis, 1 run, arm ball, full length, on the off stump, goes forward, plays push, towards the deep mid wicket for 1 run.
0
18.3
Dunith Wellalage to Sean Abbott, no run, Dot ball !! , good length, on the off stump, Sean Abbott goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at point, who halts the ball.
0
18.4
Dunith Wellalage to Sean Abbott, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Sean Abbott goes forward and slash defensive shot towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
0
18.5
Dunith Wellalage to Sean Abbott, no run, Dot ball !! , good length, on the stumps, goes forward, tried defensive shot but fails to get bat on it.
1
18.6
Dunith Wellalage to Sean Abbott, 1 run, Dunith Wellalage delivers at good length, Sean Abbott goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep cover, limits Sean Abbott to just 1 run.
End of over 19 (3 runs)
Sean Abbott 2 (6)
Ben Dwarshuis 1 (6)
Australia 86/7
Dunith Wellalage 5-0-24-2
Wanindu Hasaranga 4-1-13-2
0
19.1
Wanindu Hasaranga to Sean Abbott, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the stumps, Sean Abbott goes forward and slash defensive shot towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
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19.2
Sean Abbott lbw b W Hasaranga 2 (8) Wanindu Hasaranga to Sean Abbott, no run, lbw b W Hasaranga, Out LBW !! googly, full length, on the stumps, Sean Abbott hangs in the crease to attempt sweep, but fails to make a contact with the ball, it hits the pad, Wanindu Hasaranga appeals for an LBW, which the umpire eventually gives, resulting in Sean Abbott's dismissal.
0
19.3
Wanindu Hasaranga to Adam Zampa, no run, Dot ball !! googly, good length, on the off stump, Adam Zampa goes forward and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder, who halts the ball.
0
19.4
Wanindu Hasaranga to Adam Zampa, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, good length, on the off stump, goes forward, plays defensive shot to the short cover.
0
19.5
Wanindu Hasaranga to Adam Zampa, no run, Dot ball !! googly, good length, on the stumps, Adam Zampa goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who halts the ball.
0
19.6
Wanindu Hasaranga to Adam Zampa, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, good length, on the stumps, Adam Zampa goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
End of over 20 (0 runs)
Adam Zampa 0 (4)
Ben Dwarshuis 1 (6)
Australia 86/8
Wanindu Hasaranga 5-2-13-3
Dunith Wellalage 5-0-24-2
2
20.1
Dunith Wellalage to Ben Dwarshuis, 2 runs, An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, Ben Dwarshuis goes forward to make a confident , but gets an edge, and the ball goes towards third man for 2 runs.
6
20.2
Dunith Wellalage to Ben Dwarshuis, Six, Six !! What a delivery! off break ball lands right on the stumps, Ben Dwarshuis goes forward, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers sloge sweep sending it flying to the deep mid wicket region for a remarkable Maximum!
0
20.3
Dunith Wellalage to Ben Dwarshuis, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, back of length, on the off stump, Ben Dwarshuis goes forward and dabs push, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
0
20.4
Dunith Wellalage to Ben Dwarshuis, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, goes forward, plays defensive shot to the mid on.
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20.5
Ben Dwarshuis c E Malinga b D Wellalage 9 (11) Dunith Wellalage to Ben Dwarshuis, no run, c E Malinga b D Wellalage, Caught out !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Ben Dwarshuis hangs in the crease to hit sloge sweep to long on but it resulted in a catch taken by Eshan Malinga. Ben Dwarshuis is dismissed.
0
20.6
Dunith Wellalage to Tanveer Sangha, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, goes forward, plays defensive shot to the short cover.
End of over 21 (8 runs)
Tanveer Sangha 0 (1)
Adam Zampa 0 (4)
Australia 94/9
Dunith Wellalage 6-0-32-3
Wanindu Hasaranga 5-2-13-3
1
21.1
Wanindu Hasaranga to Adam Zampa, 1 run, Adam Zampa goes forward to take of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 1 run.
0
21.2
Wanindu Hasaranga to Tanveer Sangha, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the stumps, Tanveer Sangha goes forward, tucks push toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who halts the ball.
0
21.3
Wanindu Hasaranga to Tanveer Sangha, no run, Dot ball !! , full length, on the stumps, goes forward, plays push to the short mid wicket.
0
21.4
Wanindu Hasaranga to Tanveer Sangha, no run, Dot Ball !! top spinner, full length, on the off stump, and Tanveer Sangha hangs on and tries to hit defensive shot, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
1
21.5
Wanindu Hasaranga to Tanveer Sangha, 1 run, Tanveer Sangha goes forward and plays a well-timed defensive shot off an legbreak delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at short cover for 1 run.
4
21.6
Wanindu Hasaranga to Adam Zampa, Four, Four !! , full length, on the stumps, Adam Zampa goes forward, plays sloge sweep in the air to long on. Ball finds the ropes for four.
End of over 22 (6 runs)
Adam Zampa 5 (6)
Tanveer Sangha 1 (5)
Australia 100/9
Wanindu Hasaranga 6-2-19-3
Dunith Wellalage 6-0-32-3
0
22.1
Dunith Wellalage to Tanveer Sangha, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, goes forward, plays defensive shot to the mid off.
0
22.2
Dunith Wellalage to Tanveer Sangha, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the stumps, goes back, plays defensive shot to the point.
0
22.3
Dunith Wellalage to Tanveer Sangha, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Tanveer Sangha goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
0
22.4
Dunith Wellalage to Tanveer Sangha, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Tanveer Sangha goes forward, tucks it toward the fielder at short cover, who blocks the ball right away.
0
22.5
Dunith Wellalage to Tanveer Sangha, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the off stump, goes forward, tries to play but misses to get the bat on it.
1
22.6
Dunith Wellalage to Tanveer Sangha, 1 run, An accurately pitched on the stumps, Tanveer Sangha goes forward to make a confident push, sending the ball towards short fine leg for 1 run.
End of over 23 (1 runs)
Tanveer Sangha 2 (11)
Adam Zampa 5 (6)
Australia 101/9
Dunith Wellalage 7-0-33-3
Wanindu Hasaranga 6-2-19-3
0
23.1
Wanindu Hasaranga to Tanveer Sangha, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, good length, on the stumps, Tanveer Sangha goes forward and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
2
23.2
Wanindu Hasaranga to Tanveer Sangha, 2 runs, Tanveer Sangha goes back and plays a well-timed inside out shot off an legbreak delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 2 runs.
0
23.3
Wanindu Hasaranga to Tanveer Sangha, no run, Dot ball !! googly, full length, on the stumps, Tanveer Sangha goes forward and dabs defensive shot with soft hands, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.
0
23.4
Wanindu Hasaranga to Tanveer Sangha, no run, Dot ball !! , good length, on the stumps, Tanveer Sangha goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at mid on, who halts the ball.
1
23.5
Wanindu Hasaranga to Tanveer Sangha, 1 run, Tanveer Sangha goes forward and plays a well-timed push off an delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long off for 1 run.
1
23.6
Wanindu Hasaranga to Adam Zampa, 1 run, Adam Zampa goes back and plays a well-timed push off an legbreak delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long on for 1 run.
End of over 24 (4 runs)
Adam Zampa 6 (7)
Tanveer Sangha 5 (16)
Australia 105/9
Wanindu Hasaranga 7-2-23-3
Dunith Wellalage 7-0-33-3
2
24.1
Dunith Wellalage to Adam Zampa, 2 runs, Adam Zampa goes forward to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident inside out shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 2 runs.
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24.2
Adam Zampa b D Wellalage 8 (9) Dunith Wellalage to Adam Zampa, no run, b D Wellalage, Bowled out !! top spinner, good length, on the stumps, Adam Zampa hangs in the crease, tries to take on the bowler but fails to get the timing right. The ball goes past the bat and crashes into the stumps, and the batter is bowled out in disappointing fashion.