Over 36. 4 runs. Bowler: Alick Athanaze. Sri Lanka: 176/5 (rr 4.89)
35.6
OUT! Caught & Bowled. Wanindu Hasaranga to Jayden Seales. Googly half volley, middle stump on the front foot working, leading edge in the air uncontrolled back to bowler, caught by de Silva. That's it. West Indies have been bundled out for 189. Sri Lankan bowlers displayed their dominance from the beginning, taking eight wickets for just 58 runs, Maheesh Theekshana and Asitha Ferando with three apeice. However, Motie and Rutherford formed a record-breaking partnership for the 9th wicket, scoring 119 runs and bringing the Windies to a respectable total. Rutherford fell for 80 whilst Motie finished unbeaten on 50, as Wanindu Hararange wrapped up the innings with his fourth wicket. Can Sri Lanka chase down this target and secure the series? Let's find out.
35.5
Wanindu Hasaranga to Gudakesh Motie. Leg spinner length ball, middle stump on the front foot working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Fernando.
35.4
Wanindu Hasaranga to Gudakesh Motie. Googly short, down leg side down the track pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Samarawickrama.
35.3
Wanindu Hasaranga to Gudakesh Motie. Googly length ball, down leg side on the front foot working, missed to third man for 2 runs, mis-fielded by Mendis, fielded by Fernando.
35.2
Wanindu Hasaranga to Jayden Seales. Googly half volley, off stump on the front foot sweeping, well timed to deep square leg for 1 run, run save by Mendis.
35.1
Wanindu Hasaranga to Gudakesh Motie. Leg spinner length ball, to leg on the front foot slog sweeping, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Mendis.
ಅಂತಿಮ Over 35
Over 35. 4 runs. Bowler: Roston Chase. Sri Lanka: 172/5 (rr 4.91)
34.6
Asitha Fernando to Jayden Seales. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Theekshana.
34.5
Asitha Fernando to Jayden Seales. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot glancing, hit pad to leg gully for no runs, run save by Mendis.
34.4
FOUR! Asitha Fernando to Jayden Seales. Short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, top edge in the air uncontrolled past third man for 4 runs.
34.4
Wide Asitha Fernando to Jayden Seales. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot glancing, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for 1 run, fielded by Mendis.
34.3
Asitha Fernando to Jayden Seales. Full toss, middle stump on the front foot flick, mis-timed to short mid wicket for no runs, shy attempt by Theekshana, fielded by Mendis.
34.2
OUT! Caught. Asitha Fernando to Sherfane Rutherford. Full toss, to leg on the front foot flick, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep backward square leg, caught by Wellalage. Brilliant catch from Wellalage to break the partnership.
34.1
APPEAL! Asitha Fernando to Gudakesh Motie. Length ball, down leg side on the back foot working, hit pad to backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Vimukthi, appeal made for L.B.W. Clearly pitching down the leg.
ಅಂತಿಮ Over 34
Over 34. 2 runs. Bowler: Alick Athanaze. Sri Lanka: 168/5 (rr 4.94)
33.6
Wanindu Hasaranga to Sherfane Rutherford. Leg spinner length ball, to leg on the back foot working, to short fine leg for no runs, fielded by Fernando.
33.5
Wanindu Hasaranga to Gudakesh Motie. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Wellalage.
33.4
Wanindu Hasaranga to Gudakesh Motie. Googly length ball, to leg on the front foot defending, hit pad to short third man for no runs, fielded by Fernando.
33.3
Wanindu Hasaranga to Sherfane Rutherford. Googly length ball, outside off stump down the track pushing, to short extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Asalanka.
33.2
Wanindu Hasaranga to Gudakesh Motie. Leg spinner length ball, to leg on the front foot working, to backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Fernando.
33.1
Wanindu Hasaranga to Gudakesh Motie. Leg spinner half volley, off stump on the front foot Slog, inside edge to short fine leg for no runs, fielded by Fernando.
ಅಂತಿಮ Over 33
Over 33. 3 runs. Bowler: Roston Chase. Sri Lanka: 166/4 (rr 5.03)
32.6
Kamindu Mendis to Gudakesh Motie. Off break length ball, off stump on the back foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Wellalage.
32.5
Kamindu Mendis to Sherfane Rutherford. Off break half volley, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to mid wicket for 1 run.
32.4
Kamindu Mendis to Gudakesh Motie. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Fernando.
32.3
Kamindu Mendis to Sherfane Rutherford. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Fernando.
32.2
FOUR! Kamindu Mendis to Sherfane Rutherford. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Slog, well timed in the air under control past long off for 4 runs.
32.1
Kamindu Mendis to Sherfane Rutherford. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to point for no runs, fielded by Fernando.
ಅಂತಿಮ Over 32
Over 32. 7 runs. Bowler: Romario Shepherd. Sri Lanka: 163/4 (rr 5.09)
31.6
Dunith Wellalage to Sherfane Rutherford. Stock length ball, to leg on the back foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 1 run, dropped catch by Fernando.
31.5
Dunith Wellalage to Sherfane Rutherford. Stock length ball, to leg on the front foot defending, hit pad to silly point for no runs, fielded by Mendis.
31.4
Dunith Wellalage to Gudakesh Motie. Stock ball half volley, middle stump on the front foot working, to square leg for 1 run, fielded by de Silva.
31.3
Dunith Wellalage to Sherfane Rutherford. Stock length ball, off stump on the front foot pushing, to point for 1 run, fielded by Mendis.
31.2
Dunith Wellalage to Sherfane Rutherford. Stock length ball, down leg side on the back foot working, hit pad to short leg for no runs, fielded by Mendis.
Roston Chase to Kamindu Mendis. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, well timed to deep backward point for 2 runs, fielded by Carty. Sri Lanka have won comfortably, winning by five wickets. The West Indies managed to take two early wickets, but Nishan Madushka and Sadeera Samarawickrama steadied the innings. Skipper Charith Asalanka played a crucial role, scoring an unbeaten 62 to secure the win. Gudakesh Motie bowled exceptionally well, claiming one wicket. Maheesh Theekshana is the Player of the Match.
38.1
Roston Chase to Charith Asalanka. Off break half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Carty.
37.6
Alick Athanaze to Kamindu Mendis. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs.
37.5
Alick Athanaze to Kamindu Mendis. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Walsh.
37.4
Alick Athanaze to Charith Asalanka. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Rutherford.
37.3
FOUR! Alick Athanaze to Charith Asalanka. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.
37.2
Alick Athanaze to Kamindu Mendis. Off break back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Carty.
37.1
Alick Athanaze to Kamindu Mendis. Off break half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to extra cover for no runs, fielded by Walsh.
ಅಂತಿಮ Over 37
Over 37. 5 runs. Bowler: Roston Chase. Sri Lanka: 181/5 (rr 4.89)
36.6
Roston Chase to Kamindu Mendis. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Carty.
36.5
Roston Chase to Kamindu Mendis. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, mis-timed to point for no runs, fielded by King.
36.4
Roston Chase to Charith Asalanka. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Carty.
36.3
Roston Chase to Kamindu Mendis. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Carty.
36.2
Roston Chase to Kamindu Mendis. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep cover for 2 runs, mis-fielded by Walsh.
36.1
Roston Chase to Kamindu Mendis. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Motie.
ಅಂತಿಮ Over 36
Over 36. 4 runs. Bowler: Alick Athanaze. Sri Lanka: 176/5 (rr 4.89)
35.6
Alick Athanaze to Charith Asalanka. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Walsh.
35.5
Alick Athanaze to Charith Asalanka. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot flick, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Joseph.
35.5
Wide Alick Athanaze to Charith Asalanka. Off break length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Hope.
35.4
Alick Athanaze to Kamindu Mendis. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Seales.
35.3
Alick Athanaze to Kamindu Mendis. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to point for no runs, fielded by Chase.
35.2
Alick Athanaze to Charith Asalanka. Off break length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Seales.
35.1
Alick Athanaze to Kamindu Mendis. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Seales.
ಅಂತಿಮ Over 35
Over 35. 4 runs. Bowler: Roston Chase. Sri Lanka: 172/5 (rr 4.91)
34.6
Roston Chase to Kamindu Mendis. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Carty.
34.5
Roston Chase to Kamindu Mendis. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed to point for no runs, run save by King, fielded by Walsh.
34.4
Roston Chase to Charith Asalanka. Off break half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Carty.
34.3
Roston Chase to Charith Asalanka. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Athanaze.
34.2
Roston Chase to Kamindu Mendis. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Carty.
34.1
Roston Chase to Charith Asalanka. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, mis-fielded by Carty.
ಅಂತಿಮ Over 34
Over 34. 2 runs. Bowler: Alick Athanaze. Sri Lanka: 168/5 (rr 4.94)
33.6
Alick Athanaze to Charith Asalanka. Off break back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Carty.
33.5
Alick Athanaze to Charith Asalanka. Off break full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Walsh.
33.4
Janith Liyanage Run Out Brandon King 24 (34)
OUT! Run Out. Alick Athanaze to Janith Liyanage. Off break length ball, down leg side on the back foot driving, mis-timed to short extra cover, fielded by King, by Athanaze, run save by King. Mix up in the middle.
OUT! Caught & Bowled. Wanindu Hasaranga to Jayden Seales. Googly half volley, middle stump on the front foot working, leading edge in the air uncontrolled back to bowler, caught by de Silva. That's it. West Indies have been bundled out for 189. Sri Lankan bowlers displayed their dominance from the beginning, taking eight wickets for just 58 runs, Maheesh Theekshana and Asitha Ferando with three apeice. However, Motie and Rutherford formed a record-breaking partnership for the 9th wicket, scoring 119 runs and bringing the Windies to a respectable total. Rutherford fell for 80 whilst Motie finished unbeaten on 50, as Wanindu Hararange wrapped up the innings with his fourth wicket. Can Sri Lanka chase down this target and secure the series? Let's find out.
Wanindu Hasaranga to Gudakesh Motie. Leg spinner length ball, middle stump on the front foot working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Fernando.
Wanindu Hasaranga to Gudakesh Motie. Googly short, down leg side down the track pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Samarawickrama.
Wanindu Hasaranga to Gudakesh Motie. Googly length ball, down leg side on the front foot working, missed to third man for 2 runs, mis-fielded by Mendis, fielded by Fernando.
Wanindu Hasaranga to Jayden Seales. Googly half volley, off stump on the front foot sweeping, well timed to deep square leg for 1 run, run save by Mendis.
Wanindu Hasaranga to Gudakesh Motie. Leg spinner length ball, to leg on the front foot slog sweeping, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Mendis.
Asitha Fernando to Jayden Seales. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Theekshana.
Asitha Fernando to Jayden Seales. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot glancing, hit pad to leg gully for no runs, run save by Mendis.
FOUR! Asitha Fernando to Jayden Seales. Short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, top edge in the air uncontrolled past third man for 4 runs.
Wide Asitha Fernando to Jayden Seales. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot glancing, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for 1 run, fielded by Mendis.
Asitha Fernando to Jayden Seales. Full toss, middle stump on the front foot flick, mis-timed to short mid wicket for no runs, shy attempt by Theekshana, fielded by Mendis.
OUT! Caught. Asitha Fernando to Sherfane Rutherford. Full toss, to leg on the front foot flick, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep backward square leg, caught by Wellalage. Brilliant catch from Wellalage to break the partnership.
APPEAL! Asitha Fernando to Gudakesh Motie. Length ball, down leg side on the back foot working, hit pad to backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Vimukthi, appeal made for L.B.W. Clearly pitching down the leg.
Wanindu Hasaranga to Sherfane Rutherford. Leg spinner length ball, to leg on the back foot working, to short fine leg for no runs, fielded by Fernando.
Wanindu Hasaranga to Gudakesh Motie. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Wellalage.
Wanindu Hasaranga to Gudakesh Motie. Googly length ball, to leg on the front foot defending, hit pad to short third man for no runs, fielded by Fernando.
Wanindu Hasaranga to Sherfane Rutherford. Googly length ball, outside off stump down the track pushing, to short extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Asalanka.
Wanindu Hasaranga to Gudakesh Motie. Leg spinner length ball, to leg on the front foot working, to backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Fernando.
Wanindu Hasaranga to Gudakesh Motie. Leg spinner half volley, off stump on the front foot Slog, inside edge to short fine leg for no runs, fielded by Fernando.
Kamindu Mendis to Gudakesh Motie. Off break length ball, off stump on the back foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Wellalage.
Kamindu Mendis to Sherfane Rutherford. Off break half volley, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to mid wicket for 1 run.
Kamindu Mendis to Gudakesh Motie. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Fernando.
Kamindu Mendis to Sherfane Rutherford. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Fernando.
FOUR! Kamindu Mendis to Sherfane Rutherford. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Slog, well timed in the air under control past long off for 4 runs.
Kamindu Mendis to Sherfane Rutherford. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to point for no runs, fielded by Fernando.
Dunith Wellalage to Sherfane Rutherford. Stock length ball, to leg on the back foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 1 run, dropped catch by Fernando.
Dunith Wellalage to Sherfane Rutherford. Stock length ball, to leg on the front foot defending, hit pad to silly point for no runs, fielded by Mendis.
Dunith Wellalage to Gudakesh Motie. Stock ball half volley, middle stump on the front foot working, to square leg for 1 run, fielded by de Silva.
Dunith Wellalage to Sherfane Rutherford. Stock length ball, off stump on the front foot pushing, to point for 1 run, fielded by Mendis.
Dunith Wellalage to Sherfane Rutherford. Stock length ball, down leg side on the back foot working, hit pad to short leg for no runs, fielded by Mendis.
Roston Chase to Kamindu Mendis. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, well timed to deep backward point for 2 runs, fielded by Carty. Sri Lanka have won comfortably, winning by five wickets. The West Indies managed to take two early wickets, but Nishan Madushka and Sadeera Samarawickrama steadied the innings. Skipper Charith Asalanka played a crucial role, scoring an unbeaten 62 to secure the win. Gudakesh Motie bowled exceptionally well, claiming one wicket. Maheesh Theekshana is the Player of the Match.
Roston Chase to Charith Asalanka. Off break half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Carty.
Alick Athanaze to Kamindu Mendis. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs.
Alick Athanaze to Kamindu Mendis. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Walsh.
Alick Athanaze to Charith Asalanka. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Rutherford.
FOUR! Alick Athanaze to Charith Asalanka. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.
Alick Athanaze to Kamindu Mendis. Off break back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Carty.
Alick Athanaze to Kamindu Mendis. Off break half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to extra cover for no runs, fielded by Walsh.
Roston Chase to Kamindu Mendis. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Carty.
Roston Chase to Kamindu Mendis. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, mis-timed to point for no runs, fielded by King.
Roston Chase to Charith Asalanka. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Carty.
Roston Chase to Kamindu Mendis. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Carty.
Roston Chase to Kamindu Mendis. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep cover for 2 runs, mis-fielded by Walsh.
Roston Chase to Kamindu Mendis. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Motie.
Alick Athanaze to Charith Asalanka. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Walsh.
Alick Athanaze to Charith Asalanka. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot flick, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Joseph.
Wide Alick Athanaze to Charith Asalanka. Off break length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Hope.
Alick Athanaze to Kamindu Mendis. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Seales.
Alick Athanaze to Kamindu Mendis. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to point for no runs, fielded by Chase.
Alick Athanaze to Charith Asalanka. Off break length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Seales.
Alick Athanaze to Kamindu Mendis. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Seales.
Roston Chase to Kamindu Mendis. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Carty.
Roston Chase to Kamindu Mendis. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed to point for no runs, run save by King, fielded by Walsh.
Roston Chase to Charith Asalanka. Off break half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Carty.
Roston Chase to Charith Asalanka. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Athanaze.
Roston Chase to Kamindu Mendis. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Carty.
Roston Chase to Charith Asalanka. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, mis-fielded by Carty.
Alick Athanaze to Charith Asalanka. Off break back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Carty.
Alick Athanaze to Charith Asalanka. Off break full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Walsh.
OUT! Run Out. Alick Athanaze to Janith Liyanage. Off break length ball, down leg side on the back foot driving, mis-timed to short extra cover, fielded by King, by Athanaze, run save by King. Mix up in the middle.