Sri Lanka v Ireland, Live Cricket Score and Commentary, Match 15, ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers, 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers Match 15: Sri Lanka v Ireland at Bulawayo, June 25, 2023

Sri Lanka

325/10 (49.5)

Ireland

IRE

192/10 (31)

Finished

SL won by 133 runs.

Sri Lanka InningSL Inning325/10 (49.5 ov)

Ireland InningIRE Inning192/10 (31 ov)

Commentary

0.1

Kasun Rajitha to Andy McBrine, Four, fast ball, full length, on the off stump. Andy McBrine goes forward and hit drive in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

0.2

Kasun Rajitha to Andy McBrine, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Kasun Rajitha sends down a delivery outside the off stump, and Andy McBrine goes forward and watches it closely, deciding to let ball go to the keeper.

0.3

Kasun Rajitha to Andy McBrine, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Andy McBrine goes forward and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.

0.4

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

0.5

Kasun Rajitha to Paul Stirling, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Paul Stirling goes forward to make a room for himself, but left it alone for the keeper to collect at the last moment.

0.6

Kasun Rajitha to Paul Stirling, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Paul Stirling goes forward and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who halts the ball.

End of over 1 (5 runs)

Paul Stirling 0 (2)

Andy McBrine 5 (4)

Ireland 5/0

Kasun Rajitha 1-0-5-0

1wd

1.1

Lahiru Kumara to Andy McBrine, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! inswinger good length on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Andy McBrine with no chance to make contact, and the umpire calls it a wide.

1.1

Lahiru Kumara to Andy McBrine, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, full length, on the off stump, Andy McBrine goes forward to make a room for himself, but left it alone for the keeper to collect at the last moment.

1.2

Lahiru Kumara to Andy McBrine, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Andy McBrine goes forward and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who halts the ball.

1.3

Lahiru Kumara to Andy McBrine, 4 bye, Bye !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Andy McBrine goes forward and aims to play it, but the ball evades the batter and keeper, they are quick to steal 4 runs off bye.

1.4

Lahiru Kumara to Andy McBrine, Four, fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Andy McBrine goes forward and plays drive in the air to deep cover, and ball finds the ropes for four.

1.5

Lahiru Kumara to Andy McBrine, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Andy McBrine goes forward and dabs cut with soft hands toward slip, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.

1.6

Lahiru Kumara to Andy McBrine, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Andy McBrine goes forward and trying to hit defensive shot, but the ball shapes away late and beats the bat.

End of over 2 (9 runs)

Andy McBrine 9 (10)

Paul Stirling 0 (2)

Ireland 14/0

Lahiru Kumara 1-0-5-0

Kasun Rajitha 1-0-5-0

2.1

Kasun Rajitha to Paul Stirling, no run, Dot Ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, and Paul Stirling hangs on and tries to hit defensive shot, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat and goes to the keeper.

2.2

Kasun Rajitha to Paul Stirling, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Paul Stirling goes forward and dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward point, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.

2.3

Kasun Rajitha to Paul Stirling, 2 runs, Paul Stirling goes forward and plays a well-timed flick shot off an inswinger delivered at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 2 runs.

2.4

2.5

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

2.6

Kasun Rajitha to Paul Stirling, Four, inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Paul Stirling goes forward and caresses cut to deep point and it raced away to the fence for four.

End of over 3 (6 runs)

Paul Stirling 6 (8)

Andy McBrine 9 (10)

Ireland 20/0

Kasun Rajitha 2-0-11-0

Lahiru Kumara 1-0-5-0

3.1

Lahiru Kumara to Andy McBrine, 1 run, inswinger, good length, on the off stump, goes forward and plays cut, towards the slip for 1 run.

3.2

Lahiru Kumara to Paul Stirling, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Paul Stirling goes forward and trying to hit flick shot, but the ball shapes away late and beats the bat.

3.3

Lahiru Kumara to Paul Stirling, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Paul Stirling goes forward and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at deep cover, who halts the ball.

3.4

Paul Stirling c K Mendis b L Kumara 6 (11) Lahiru Kumara to Paul Stirling, no run, c K Mendis b L Kumara, Caught out!! fast ball full length on the off stump, Paul Stirling goes forward to take the gamble with punch towards slip, edged!! and expertly caught by Kusal Mendis. Leading to a soft dismissal.

3.5

Lahiru Kumara to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Andy Balbirnie goes forward and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at mid on, who halts the ball.

3.6

Lahiru Kumara to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Andy Balbirnie goes forward and slash defensive shot towards point, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

End of over 4 (1 runs)

Andy Balbirnie 0 (2)

Andy McBrine 10 (11)

Ireland 21/1

Lahiru Kumara 2-0-6-1

Kasun Rajitha 2-0-11-0

4.1

Kasun Rajitha to Andy McBrine, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Andy McBrine goes forward and dabs cut with soft hands toward long on, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.

4.2

Kasun Rajitha to Andy McBrine, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Andy McBrine goes forward and slash cut towards long on, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

4.3

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

4.4

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

4.5

Kasun Rajitha to Andy McBrine, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Andy McBrine goes forward and strives to hit defensive shot, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.

4.6

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

End of over 5 (0 runs)

Andy McBrine 10 (17)

Andy Balbirnie 0 (2)

Ireland 21/1

Kasun Rajitha 3-1-11-0

Lahiru Kumara 2-0-6-1

5.1

Lahiru Kumara to Andy Balbirnie, 3 runs, Andy Balbirnie goes forward to take inswinger of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 3 runs.

5.2

Lahiru Kumara to Andy McBrine, Four, inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Andy McBrine goes forward and plays punch in the air to long on, and ball finds the ropes for four.

5.3

Lahiru Kumara to Andy McBrine, 1 run, Andy McBrine goes forward and plays a well-timed flick shot off an fast ball delivered at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep fine leg for 1 run.

5.4

Lahiru Kumara to Andy Balbirnie, Four, fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Andy Balbirnie goes forward and plays drive in the air to deep cover, and ball finds the ropes for four.

5.5

Lahiru Kumara to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Dot Ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, and Andy Balbirnie hangs on and tries to hit flick shot, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat and goes to the keeper.

5.6

Lahiru Kumara to Andy Balbirnie, Four, fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Andy Balbirnie goes forward and plays drive in the air to deep cover, and ball finds the ropes for four.

End of over 6 (16 runs)

Andy Balbirnie 11 (6)

Andy McBrine 15 (19)

Ireland 37/1

Lahiru Kumara 3-0-22-1

Kasun Rajitha 3-1-11-0

6.1

Kasun Rajitha to Andy McBrine, 2 runs, Andy McBrine goes forward to take inswinger of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 2 runs.

6.2

Andy McBrine c L Kumara b K Rajitha 17 (21) Kasun Rajitha to Andy McBrine, no run, c L Kumara b K Rajitha, Caught out!! inswinger good length on the stumps, Andy McBrine goes forward to take the gamble with pull towards deep square leg, in the air!! and is perfectly caught by Lahiru Kumara. Leading to a soft dismissal.

6.3

Kasun Rajitha to Harry Tector, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, full length, on the off stump, goes forward, plays defensive shot to the mid off.

6.4

Kasun Rajitha to Harry Tector, 1 run, Harry Tector goes forward to take inswinger of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards third man for 1 run.

6.5

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

6.6

Kasun Rajitha to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Andy Balbirnie goes forward and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at mid on, who halts the ball.

End of over 7 (3 runs)

Andy Balbirnie 11 (8)

Harry Tector 1 (2)

Ireland 40/2

Kasun Rajitha 4-1-14-1

Lahiru Kumara 3-0-22-1

7.1

Lahiru Kumara to Harry Tector, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Harry Tector goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

7.2

Lahiru Kumara to Harry Tector, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Harry Tector goes forward and slash defensive shot towards point, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

7.3

Lahiru Kumara to Harry Tector, Four, inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Harry Tector goes forward and plays pull in the air to long on, and ball finds the ropes for four.

7.4

Lahiru Kumara to Harry Tector, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Harry Tector goes forward and strives to hit defensive shot, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.

7.5

Lahiru Kumara to Harry Tector, 1 run, Harry Tector goes forward to take inswinger of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards third man for 1 run.

7.6

Lahiru Kumara to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Andy Balbirnie goes forward and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at mid off, who halts the ball.

End of over 8 (5 runs)

Andy Balbirnie 11 (9)

Harry Tector 6 (7)

Ireland 45/2

Lahiru Kumara 4-0-27-1

Kasun Rajitha 4-1-14-1

8.1

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

8.2

Kasun Rajitha to Harry Tector, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Harry Tector goes forward and slash defensive shot towards square leg, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

8.3

Kasun Rajitha to Harry Tector, Four, inswinger, good length, on the leg stump. Harry Tector goes forward and hit flick shot in the gap towards deep fine leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

8.4

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

8.5

Kasun Rajitha to Harry Tector, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Kasun Rajitha sends down a delivery outside the off stump, and Harry Tector goes forward and watches it closely, deciding to let ball go to the keeper.

8.6

Kasun Rajitha to Harry Tector, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Harry Tector goes forward and slash flick shot towards deep square leg, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

End of over 9 (8 runs)

Harry Tector 14 (13)

Andy Balbirnie 11 (9)

Ireland 53/2

Kasun Rajitha 5-1-22-1

Lahiru Kumara 4-0-27-1

9.1

Dasun Shanaka to Andy Balbirnie, 1 run, Andy Balbirnie goes forward to take inswinger of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.

1wd

9.2

Dasun Shanaka to Harry Tector, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! inswinger good length on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Harry Tector with no chance to make contact, and the umpire calls it a wide.

9.2

Dasun Shanaka to Harry Tector, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Harry Tector goes forward and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who halts the ball.

9.3

Dasun Shanaka to Harry Tector, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Harry Tector goes forward and tucks cut toward the fielder at deep point, who halts the ball.

9.4

Dasun Shanaka to Harry Tector, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, goes forward, plays defensive shot to the short mid wicket.

9.5

Dasun Shanaka to Harry Tector, 1 run, Harry Tector goes forward to take inswinger of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.

9.6

Dasun Shanaka to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Andy Balbirnie goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

End of over 10 (3 runs)

Andy Balbirnie 12 (11)

Harry Tector 15 (17)

Ireland 56/2

Dasun Shanaka 1-0-3-0

Kasun Rajitha 5-1-22-1

10.1

Wanindu Hasaranga to Harry Tector, 1 run, Harry Tector goes forward and plays a well-timed defensive shot off an off break ball delivered at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at short mid wicket for 1 run.

10.2

Wanindu Hasaranga to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Andy Balbirnie goes forward and slash defensive shot towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

10.3

Andy Balbirnie lbw b W Hasaranga 12 (13) Wanindu Hasaranga to Andy Balbirnie, no run, lbw b W Hasaranga, Out LBW !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Andy Balbirnie goes forward and takes a big risk to chunk it away, but unfortunately, mistimes it, and the ball hits the pad, and Wanindu Hasaranga appeals for an LBW, which is given by the umpire, and Andy Balbirnie has to go back.

10.4

Wanindu Hasaranga to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Lorcan Tucker goes forward and slash defensive shot towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

10.5

Wanindu Hasaranga to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Dot Ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, and Lorcan Tucker hangs on and tries to hit sweep, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat and goes to the keeper.

10.6

Wanindu Hasaranga to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Lorcan Tucker goes forward and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who halts the ball.

End of over 11 (1 runs)

Lorcan Tucker 0 (3)

Harry Tector 16 (18)

Ireland 57/3

Wanindu Hasaranga 1-0-1-1

Dasun Shanaka 1-0-3-0

11.1

11.2

Dasun Shanaka to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, goes forward, plays defensive shot to the mid on.

11.3

Lorcan Tucker b D Shanaka 0 (5) Dasun Shanaka to Lorcan Tucker, no run, b D Shanaka, Bowled out !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, A bold move from Lorcan Tucker as batter goes forward and plays it, but it proves to be batter's downfall. The ball crashes into stumps, and the stumps are rattled. Bowled out!

11.4

Dasun Shanaka to Curtis Campher, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Curtis Campher goes forward and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at deep mid wicket, who halts the ball.

11.5

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

11.6

Dasun Shanaka to Curtis Campher, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Curtis Campher goes forward and slash defensive shot towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

End of over 12 (5 runs)

Curtis Campher 4 (3)

Harry Tector 17 (19)

Ireland 62/4

Dasun Shanaka 2-0-8-1

Wanindu Hasaranga 1-0-1-1

12.1

Wanindu Hasaranga to Harry Tector, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Harry Tector goes forward and slash defensive shot towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

12.2

Wanindu Hasaranga to Harry Tector, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Harry Tector goes forward and dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward mid on, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.

12.3

Wanindu Hasaranga to Harry Tector, 3 runs, Harry Tector 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 long on for 3 runs.

12.4

Wanindu Hasaranga to Curtis Campher, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Curtis Campher goes forward and slash defensive shot towards mid on, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

12.5

Wanindu Hasaranga to Curtis Campher, 1 run, off break ball, full length, on the stumps, goes forward and plays flick shot, towards the deep mid wicket for 1 run.

12.6

Wanindu Hasaranga to Harry Tector, no run, Dot Ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, and Harry Tector hangs on and tries to hit defensive shot, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat and goes to the keeper.

End of over 13 (4 runs)

Harry Tector 20 (23)

Curtis Campher 5 (5)

Ireland 66/4

Wanindu Hasaranga 2-0-5-1

Dasun Shanaka 2-0-8-1

13.1

Dasun Shanaka to Curtis Campher, 1 run, An accurately pitched inswinger on the off stump, Curtis Campher goes forward to make a confident defensive shot, sending the ball towards short cover for 1 run.

13.2

Dasun Shanaka to Harry Tector, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, full length, on the stumps, Harry Tector goes forward and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who halts the ball.

13.3

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

13.4

Dasun Shanaka to Curtis Campher, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, full length, on the off stump, Curtis Campher goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

13.5

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

13.6

Dasun Shanaka to Harry Tector, 1 run, Harry Tector goes forward and plays a well-timed flick shot off an inswinger delivered at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.

End of over 14 (4 runs)

Harry Tector 22 (26)

Curtis Campher 7 (8)

Ireland 70/4

Dasun Shanaka 3-0-12-1

Wanindu Hasaranga 2-0-5-1

14.1

Wanindu Hasaranga to Harry Tector, 2 runs, Harry Tector goes forward and plays a well-timed sweep off an off break ball delivered at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 2 runs.

14.2

Wanindu Hasaranga to Harry Tector, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Harry Tector goes forward and slash cut towards point, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

14.3

Wanindu Hasaranga to Harry Tector, Six, Six !! What a delivery! off break ball lands right on the stumps, and Harry Tector goes forward and exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers sloge sweep and sends it flying to the long on region for a remarkable Maximum!

14.4

Wanindu Hasaranga to Harry Tector, 1 run, off break ball, full length, on the stumps, goes forward and plays defensive shot, towards the mid on for 1 run.

14.5

Wanindu Hasaranga to Curtis Campher, 1 run, Curtis Campher goes forward and plays a well-timed defensive shot off an off break ball delivered at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.

14.6

Wanindu Hasaranga to Harry Tector, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, goes forward, plays flick shot to the deep mid wicket.

End of over 15 (10 runs)

Harry Tector 31 (31)

Curtis Campher 8 (9)

Ireland 80/4

Wanindu Hasaranga 3-0-15-1

Dasun Shanaka 3-0-12-1

15.1

Dasun Shanaka to Curtis Campher, 1 run, Curtis Campher goes forward and plays a well-timed cut off an inswinger delivered at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep point for 1 run.

15.2

15.3

Dasun Shanaka to Curtis Campher, 1 run, Curtis Campher goes forward to take inswinger of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

15.4

Dasun Shanaka to Harry Tector, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, full length, on the off stump, Harry Tector goes forward and dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward point, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.

15.5

Dasun Shanaka to Harry Tector, 1 run, inswinger, good length, on the stumps, goes forward and plays flick shot, towards the deep square leg for 1 run.

15.6

Dasun Shanaka to Curtis Campher, 2 runs, An accurately pitched inswinger on the stumps, Curtis Campher goes forward to make a confident pull, sending the ball towards deep square leg for 2 runs.

End of over 16 (6 runs)

Curtis Campher 12 (12)

Harry Tector 33 (34)

Ireland 86/4

Dasun Shanaka 4-0-18-1

Wanindu Hasaranga 3-0-15-1

16.1

Harry Tector lbw b W Hasaranga 33 (35) Wanindu Hasaranga to Harry Tector, no run, lbw b W Hasaranga, Out LBW !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Harry Tector goes forward and swings the bat but mistimes it, and the ball hits the pad, prompting an LBW appeal from Wanindu Hasaranga, and Umpire gives it out ! Harry Tector has to depart.

16.2

Wanindu Hasaranga to George Dockrell, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, George Dockrell goes forward and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who halts the ball.

16.3

Wanindu Hasaranga to George Dockrell, 1 run, George Dockrell goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

16.4

Wanindu Hasaranga to Curtis Campher, 1 run, Curtis Campher goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.

16.5

Wanindu Hasaranga to George Dockrell, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, George Dockrell goes forward to make a confident defensive shot, sending the ball towards short mid wicket for 1 run.

16.6

Wanindu Hasaranga to Curtis Campher, 1 run, off break ball, full length, on the stumps, goes forward and plays reverse sweep, towards the point for 1 run.

End of over 17 (4 runs)

Curtis Campher 14 (14)

George Dockrell 2 (3)

Ireland 90/5

Wanindu Hasaranga 4-0-19-2

Dasun Shanaka 4-0-18-1

17.1

Dasun Shanaka to Curtis Campher, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Curtis Campher goes forward and dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short mid wicket, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.

17.2

Dasun Shanaka to Curtis Campher, 1 run, An accurately pitched inswinger on the off stump, Curtis Campher goes forward to make a confident cut, sending the ball towards deep cover for 1 run.

17.3

Dasun Shanaka to George Dockrell, 1 run, An accurately pitched on the stumps, George Dockrell goes forward to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

17.4

Dasun Shanaka to Curtis Campher, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Curtis Campher goes forward and slash cut towards deep point, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

17.5

Dasun Shanaka to Curtis Campher, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Curtis Campher goes forward and strives to hit pull, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.

17.6

Dasun Shanaka to Curtis Campher, 1 run, An accurately pitched inswinger on the off stump, Curtis Campher goes forward to make a confident pull, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

End of over 18 (3 runs)

Curtis Campher 16 (19)

George Dockrell 3 (4)

Ireland 93/5

Dasun Shanaka 5-0-21-1

Wanindu Hasaranga 4-0-19-2

18.1

Wanindu Hasaranga to Curtis Campher, Four, off break ball, full length, on the stumps. Curtis Campher goes forward and hit sloge sweep in the gap towards long on, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

18.2

Wanindu Hasaranga to Curtis Campher, Four, off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Curtis Campher goes forward and plays sweep in the air to deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes for four.

18.3

Wanindu Hasaranga to Curtis Campher, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Curtis Campher goes forward and tucks ramp shot toward the fielder at square leg, who halts the ball.

18.4

Wanindu Hasaranga to Curtis Campher, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Curtis Campher goes forward and slash flick shot towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

18.5

Wanindu Hasaranga to Curtis Campher, Six, Six !! With a brilliant off break ball on the stumps, Curtis Campher goes forward and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular sloge sweep to long on for a colossal Maximum!

18.6

Wanindu Hasaranga to Curtis Campher, 1 run, Curtis Campher goes back 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 19 (15 runs)

Curtis Campher 31 (25)

George Dockrell 3 (4)

Ireland 108/5

Wanindu Hasaranga 5-0-34-2

Dasun Shanaka 5-0-21-1

19.1

Maheesh Theekshana to Curtis Campher, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Curtis Campher goes forward and slash defensive shot towards deep cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

19.2

Maheesh Theekshana to Curtis Campher, 2 runs, off break ball, full length, on the stumps, goes back and plays ramp shot, towards the deep fine leg for 2 runs.

19.3

Maheesh Theekshana to Curtis Campher, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Curtis Campher goes forward and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at mid on, who halts the ball.

19.4

Maheesh Theekshana to Curtis Campher, Four, Four !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Curtis Campher goes back and plays defensive shot, gets an edge!, in the air to third man, and ball finds the ropes for four.

19.5

Maheesh Theekshana to Curtis Campher, 2 runs, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Curtis Campher goes back to make a confident punch, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.

19.6

Curtis Campher c K Mendis b M Theekshana 39 (31) Maheesh Theekshana to Curtis Campher, no run, c K Mendis b M Theekshana, Caught out!! off break ball full length on the off stump, Curtis Campher goes back to take the gamble with defensive shot towards slip, edged!! and expertly caught by Kusal Mendis. Leading to a soft dismissal.

End of over 20 (8 runs)

Curtis Campher 39 (31)

George Dockrell 3 (4)

Ireland 116/6

Maheesh Theekshana 1-0-8-1

Wanindu Hasaranga 5-0-34-2

20.1

Lahiru Kumara to George Dockrell, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, George Dockrell goes back and dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward mid off, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.

20.2

Lahiru Kumara to George Dockrell, 1 run, An accurately pitched inswinger on the off stump, George Dockrell goes back to make a confident defensive shot, sending the ball towards short cover for 1 run.

20.3

Lahiru Kumara to Gareth Delany, 1 run, Gareth Delany goes back to take inswinger of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards third man for 1 run.

20.4

Lahiru Kumara to George Dockrell, 2 runs, An accurately pitched inswinger on the off stump, George Dockrell goes back to make a confident cut, sending the ball towards deep point for 2 runs.

20.5

Lahiru Kumara to George Dockrell, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, George Dockrell goes back and slash defensive shot towards deep point, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

20.6

Lahiru Kumara to George Dockrell, 2 runs, George Dockrell goes back to take of fulltoss aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 2 runs.

End of over 21 (6 runs)

George Dockrell 8 (9)

Gareth Delany 1 (1)

Ireland 122/6

Lahiru Kumara 5-0-33-1

Maheesh Theekshana 1-0-8-1

21.1

Maheesh Theekshana to Gareth Delany, Four, off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Gareth Delany goes back and plays drive in the air to deep cover, and ball finds the ropes for four.

21.2

Maheesh Theekshana to Gareth Delany, 1 run, Gareth Delany goes back and plays a well-timed cut off an off break ball delivered at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep point for 1 run.

21.3

Maheesh Theekshana to George Dockrell, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, George Dockrell goes back and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at deep cover, who halts the ball.

21.4

Maheesh Theekshana to George Dockrell, 1 run, off break ball, good length, on the off stump, goes back and plays defensive shot, edged!! towards the slip for 1 run.

21.5

Maheesh Theekshana to Gareth Delany, Four, off break ball, good length, on the stumps. Gareth Delany goes back and hit cut in the gap towards third man, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

21.6

Maheesh Theekshana to Gareth Delany, 1 run, Gareth Delany 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 long on for 1 run.

End of over 22 (11 runs)

Gareth Delany 11 (5)

George Dockrell 9 (11)

Ireland 133/6

Maheesh Theekshana 2-0-19-1

Lahiru Kumara 5-0-33-1

22.1

Wanindu Hasaranga to Gareth Delany, Six, Six !! What a delivery! off break ball lands right on the stumps, and Gareth Delany goes back and exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers sloge sweep and sends it flying to the deep mid wicket region for a remarkable Maximum!

22.2

Wanindu Hasaranga to Gareth Delany, 2 runs, Gareth Delany goes back to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident punch that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 2 runs.

22.3

Gareth Delany b W Hasaranga 19 (8) Wanindu Hasaranga to Gareth Delany, no run, b W Hasaranga, Bowled out !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, A bold move from Gareth Delany as batter goes back and plays it, but it proves to be batter's downfall. The ball crashes into stumps, and the stumps are rattled. Bowled out!

22.4

Wanindu Hasaranga to Mark Adair, Four, off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Mark Adair goes back and plays sweep in the air to deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes for four.

22.5

Mark Adair c D Shanaka b W Hasaranga 4 (2) Wanindu Hasaranga to Mark Adair, no run, c D Shanaka b W Hasaranga, Caught out!! off break ball good length on the stumps, Mark Adair goes back to take the gamble with punch towards deep mid wicket, in the air!! and is perfectly caught by Dasun Shanaka. Leading to a soft dismissal.

22.6

Wanindu Hasaranga to Barry McCarthy, no run, Dot Ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, and Barry McCarthy hangs on and tries to hit defensive shot, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat and goes to the keeper.

End of over 23 (12 runs)

Barry McCarthy 0 (1)

George Dockrell 9 (11)

Ireland 145/8

Wanindu Hasaranga 6-0-46-4

Maheesh Theekshana 2-0-19-1

23.1

Maheesh Theekshana to George Dockrell, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, George Dockrell goes back and dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.

23.2

Maheesh Theekshana to George Dockrell, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, George Dockrell goes back to make a confident defensive shot, sending the ball towards long on for 1 run.

23.3

Maheesh Theekshana to Barry McCarthy, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the leg stump, goes back, tried defensive shot but fails to get bat on it.

23.4

Maheesh Theekshana to Barry McCarthy, 2 runs, Barry McCarthy goes back and plays a well-timed cut off an off break ball delivered at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep point for 2 runs.

23.5

Maheesh Theekshana to Barry McCarthy, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Barry McCarthy goes back and slash defensive shot towards mid on, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

23.6

Maheesh Theekshana to Barry McCarthy, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Barry McCarthy goes back and dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.

End of over 24 (3 runs)

Barry McCarthy 2 (5)

George Dockrell 10 (13)

Ireland 148/8

Maheesh Theekshana 3-0-22-1

Wanindu Hasaranga 6-0-46-4

24.1

Wanindu Hasaranga to George Dockrell, 1 run, George Dockrell goes back to take off break ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.

24.2

Wanindu Hasaranga to Barry McCarthy, 1 run, off break ball, full length, on the stumps, goes back and plays defensive shot, towards the deep mid wicket for 1 run.

24.3

Wanindu Hasaranga to George Dockrell, 1 run, George Dockrell goes back and plays a well-timed defensive shot off an off break ball delivered at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long on for 1 run.

24.4

Wanindu Hasaranga to Barry McCarthy, 1 run, off break ball, good length, on the stumps, goes back and plays defensive shot, towards the deep mid wicket for 1 run.

24.5

Wanindu Hasaranga to George Dockrell, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, George Dockrell goes back and dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.

24.6

Wanindu Hasaranga to George Dockrell, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, George Dockrell goes back and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

End of over 25 (4 runs)

George Dockrell 12 (17)

Barry McCarthy 4 (7)

Ireland 152/8

Wanindu Hasaranga 7-0-50-4

Maheesh Theekshana 3-0-22-1

25.1

Maheesh Theekshana to Barry McCarthy, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Barry McCarthy goes back and dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward deep cover, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.

25.2

Maheesh Theekshana to Barry McCarthy, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Barry McCarthy goes back and strives to hit defensive shot, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.

25.3

Maheesh Theekshana to Barry McCarthy, 1 run, Barry McCarthy goes back and plays a well-timed cut off an off break ball delivered at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep point for 1 run.

25.4

Maheesh Theekshana to George Dockrell, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, George Dockrell goes back and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who halts the ball.

25.5

Maheesh Theekshana to George Dockrell, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, George Dockrell goes back and slash defensive shot towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

25.6

Maheesh Theekshana to George Dockrell, 1 run, George Dockrell goes back to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.

End of over 26 (2 runs)

George Dockrell 13 (20)

Barry McCarthy 5 (10)

Ireland 154/8

Maheesh Theekshana 4-0-24-1

Wanindu Hasaranga 7-0-50-4

26.1

Wanindu Hasaranga to George Dockrell, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, George Dockrell goes back and slash defensive shot towards mid on, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

26.2

Wanindu Hasaranga to George Dockrell, 2 runs, George Dockrell 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 square leg for 2 runs.

26.3

Wanindu Hasaranga to George Dockrell, Four, off break ball, full length, on the off stump. George Dockrell goes back and hit drive in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

26.4

Wanindu Hasaranga to George Dockrell, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, goes back, plays defensive shot to the deep cover.

26.5

Wanindu Hasaranga to George Dockrell, 1 run, George Dockrell goes back to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.

26.6

Wanindu Hasaranga to Barry McCarthy, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, goes back, plays defensive shot to the short mid wicket.

End of over 27 (7 runs)

Barry McCarthy 5 (11)

George Dockrell 20 (25)

Ireland 161/8

Wanindu Hasaranga 8-0-57-4

Maheesh Theekshana 4-0-24-1

27.1

Maheesh Theekshana to George Dockrell, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, George Dockrell goes back and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at mid off, who halts the ball.

27.2

Maheesh Theekshana to George Dockrell, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, George Dockrell goes back and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

27.3

Maheesh Theekshana to George Dockrell, 1 run, George Dockrell goes back 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.

27.4

Barry McCarthy c L Kumara b M Theekshana 5 (12) Maheesh Theekshana to Barry McCarthy, no run, c L Kumara b M Theekshana, Caught out !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Barry McCarthy goes back to hit drive to mid off but it resulted in a catch taken by Lahiru Kumara, and Barry McCarthy is dismissed.

4lb

27.5

Maheesh Theekshana to Josh Little, 4 leg bye, Leg Bye !! off break ball, full length, on the leg stump, Josh Little goes back and aims to play it, but ball direclty brushes against the body, and batter snatch 4 runs off leg bye.

27.6

Maheesh Theekshana to Josh Little, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Josh Little goes back to make a confident defensive shot, sending the ball towards short mid wicket for 1 run.

End of over 28 (6 runs)

Josh Little 1 (2)

George Dockrell 21 (28)

Ireland 167/9

Maheesh Theekshana 5-0-26-2

Wanindu Hasaranga 8-0-57-4

28.1

Wanindu Hasaranga to Josh Little, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Josh Little goes back and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

28.2

Wanindu Hasaranga to Josh Little, 1 run, Josh Little goes back to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident sweep that sent the ball sailing towards short mid wicket for 1 run.

28.3

Wanindu Hasaranga to George Dockrell, 3 runs, George Dockrell goes back 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 3 runs.

28.4

Wanindu Hasaranga to Josh Little, Four, off break ball, full length, on the stumps, goes back and delivered ramp shot in the gap to the deep fine leg for four.

28.5

Wanindu Hasaranga to Josh Little, Four, off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Josh Little goes back and plays reverse sweep in the air to third man, and ball finds the ropes for four.

28.6

Wanindu Hasaranga to Josh Little, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, goes back, plays defensive shot to the mid on.

End of over 29 (12 runs)

Josh Little 10 (7)

George Dockrell 24 (29)

Ireland 179/9

Wanindu Hasaranga 9-0-69-4

Maheesh Theekshana 5-0-26-2

29.1

29.2

Maheesh Theekshana to Josh Little, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Josh Little goes back and slash reverse sweep towards point, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

29.3

Maheesh Theekshana to Josh Little, 1 run, Josh Little goes back to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards point for 1 run.

29.4

Maheesh Theekshana to George Dockrell, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, George Dockrell goes back and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.

1wd

29.5

Maheesh Theekshana to George Dockrell, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! off break ball good length, on the off stump, That is well outside the off-stump, leaving George Dockrell no chance to play a shot, and the umpire stretches arms to signal it a wide ball.

29.5

Maheesh Theekshana to George Dockrell, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, George Dockrell goes back and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at deep mid wicket, who halts the ball.

29.6

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

End of over 30 (3 runs)

George Dockrell 25 (33)

Josh Little 11 (9)

Ireland 182/9

Maheesh Theekshana 6-0-29-2

Wanindu Hasaranga 9-0-69-4

30.1

Wanindu Hasaranga to Josh Little, 2 runs, Josh Little goes back to take off break ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.

30.2

Wanindu Hasaranga to Josh Little, 1 run, off break ball, full length, on the stumps, goes back and plays defensive shot, towards the short mid wicket for 1 run.

30.3

Wanindu Hasaranga to George Dockrell, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, George Dockrell goes back to make a confident defensive shot, sending the ball towards deep cover for 1 run.

30.4

Wanindu Hasaranga to Josh Little, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the leg stump, Josh Little goes back and trying to hit flick shot, but the ball shapes away late and beats the bat.

30.5

Wanindu Hasaranga to Josh Little, Six, Six !! With a brilliant off break ball on the stumps, Josh Little goes back and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular sloge sweep to long on for a colossal Maximum!

30.6

Josh Little c & b W Hasaranga 20 (14) Wanindu Hasaranga to Josh Little, no run, c & b W Hasaranga, Caught out!! off break ball full length on the stumps, Josh Little goes back to take the gamble with punch towards mid off, in the air!! and is perfectly caught by Wanindu Hasaranga. Leading to a soft dismissal.

End of over 31 (10 runs)

Josh Little 20 (14)

George Dockrell 26 (34)

Ireland 192/10

Wanindu Hasaranga 10-0-79-5

Maheesh Theekshana 6-0-29-2