Zimbabwe have won the toss and have put Sri Lanka to bat first
no change in the team for Sri Lanka (from what they fielded
yesterday)
Zimbabwe have John Rennie coming in for Pommie Mbangwa
9.1 JA Rennie to Atapattu, no run
9.2 JA Rennie to Atapattu, no run
9.3 JA Rennie to Atapattu, no run
9.4 JA Rennie to Atapattu, no run
9.5 JA Rennie to Atapattu, no run
9.6 JA Rennie to Atapattu, wide: no run
9.6 JA Rennie to Atapattu, no run
End of over 10 (43 runs) Sri Lanka 43/2 (RR: 4.30)
JA Rennie 5-0-1-1 (1w)
DPMdeS Jayawardene 10* (29b) MS Atapattu 14* (21b)
10.1 Olonga to Jayawardene, two runs
10.2 Olonga to Jayawardene, no run
10.3 Olonga to Jayawardene, no run
10.4 Olonga to Jayawardene, FOUR, superb square cut past thirdman
10.5 Olonga to Jayawardene, no run, pushed to midoff, straight to the
fielder
10.6 Olonga to Jayawardene, OUT: pitched up, comes forward to play a
stroke on the onside, misses and is bowled!
Sri Lanka 49/3, Partnership of 50
DPMdeS Jayawardene b Olonga 16 (35b 1x4 0x6)
End of over 11 (6 runs) Sri Lanka 49/3 (RR: 4.45)
HK Olonga 6-0-6-2
MS Atapattu 14* (21b)
Arnold is the new batsman in
11.1 JA Rennie to Atapattu, one run, turned to backward square leg,
quick run. close call
11.2 JA Rennie to Arnold, no run, outside the off, left alone
11.3 JA Rennie to Arnold, no run, pitched on the legs, rapped on the
pads
11.4 JA Rennie to Arnold, no run, defensive, back to the bowler
11.5 JA Rennie to Arnold, no run, on the stumps, played defensively to
the off
11.6 JA Rennie to Arnold, legbye: two runs, down the legs, brushes the
pads to fineleg
End of over 12 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 52/3 (RR: 4.33)
JA Rennie 6-0-17-1 (1w)
MS Atapattu 15* (22b) RP Arnold 0* (5b)
Gary Brent coming on - replacing Olonga
12.1 Brent to Atapattu, no run, on the middle and legs, no shot offered
as the ball cuts in and raps the pads, to square leg
12.2 Brent to Atapattu, OUT: on the legs, pitched up, flicked uppishly
and a superb affort by Andy Whittall at short midwicket
Sri Lanka 52/4, Partnership of 3
MS Atapattu c AR Whittall b Brent 15 (24b 0x4 0x6)
RP Arnold 0* (5b) GB Brent 0.2-0-0-1
a phenomenal catch - Zimbabweans are known for this sort of
stupendous fielding, jumping up in air and bringing of a splendid
catch
12.3 Brent to Dilshan, no run, pushed to covers
12.4 Brent to Dilshan, FOUR, driven past a diving Olonga to deep midoff
boundary
12.5 Brent to Dilshan, no run
12.6 Brent to Dilshan, one run, turned past midwicket
End of over 13 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 57/4 (RR: 4.38)
GB Brent 1-0-5-1
TM Dilshan 5* (4b 1x4) RP Arnold 0* (5b)
John Rennie continues
13.1 JA Rennie to Dilshan, no run, accurate, on the stumps, played back
to the bowler
13.2 JA Rennie to Dilshan, no run, width outside the off, didn't time it
well, played to point fielder
13.3 JA Rennie to Dilshan, no run, cuts in, rapped on the pads. big
appeal but not out. that ball moved a lot
13.4 JA Rennie to Dilshan, wide: no run, down the legside, cuts in
further. called wide
13.4 JA Rennie to Dilshan, no run, on the blockhole, played back to the
bowler
13.5 JA Rennie to Dilshan, wide: no run, once again, down the legside,
cutting in further
13.5 JA Rennie to Dilshan, no run, forward, inner edged and the ball
goes up in air but short of short midwicket
13.6 JA Rennie to Dilshan, no run, outside the off, good length, left
alone
End of over 14 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 59/4 (RR: 4.21)
JA Rennie 7-0-19-1 (3w)
RP Arnold 0* (5b) TM Dilshan 5* (10b 1x4)
14.1 Brent to Arnold, no run, played to midoff
14.2 Brent to Arnold, no run, pushed to offside
14.3 Brent to Arnold, two runs, turned to square leg
14.4 Brent to Arnold, no run, pitched up, driven along the pitch. diving
Brent half-stops and Olonga from midon dives further to fully stop
it
14.5 Brent to Arnold, no run, turned to square leg
14.6 Brent to Arnold, no run, outside the off, width. goes for a cut,
straight to point fielder
End of over 15 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 61/4 (RR: 4.07)
GB Brent 2-0-7-1
TM Dilshan 5* (10b 1x4) RP Arnold 2* (11b)
15.1 JA Rennie to Dilshan, no run, pushed to covers
15.2 JA Rennie to Dilshan, wide: no run, down the legside
15.2 JA Rennie to Dilshan, no run, on the off, defends quietly
15.3 JA Rennie to Dilshan, no run, nice inswinging ball, half-volley.
well executed cover drive but excellent fielding by Grant Flower
15.4 JA Rennie to Dilshan, no run, pitched on the off, cuts in and
rapped on the pads. looks a very close decision. Umpire decides
not out as it was high
15.5 JA Rennie to Dilshan, no run, down the legs, off the pads to
keeper. Rennie junilant that it was a catch but it was only off
the pads
15.6 JA Rennie to Dilshan, no run, pushed to short midwicket
End of over 16 (1 run) Sri Lanka 62/4 (RR: 3.88)
JA Rennie 8-0-20-1 (8w)
RP Arnold 2* (11b) TM Dilshan 5* (16b 1x4)
Match State: Drinks
16.1 Brent to Arnold, one run, turned to fineleg, Guy Whittall fields
16.2 Brent to Dilshan, one run, pushed to covers, quick run
16.3 Brent to Arnold, no run, turned to square leg
16.4 Brent to Arnold, no run, turned to square leg once again
16.5 Brent to Arnold, one run, pushed past square leg, gets a run this
time
16.6 Brent to Dilshan, no run, gets behind the line, defends
End of over 17 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 65/4 (RR: 3.82)
GB Brent 3-0-10-1
RP Arnold 4* (15b) TM Dilshan 6* (17b 1x4)
Guy Whittall coming in replacing John Rennie
17.1 GJ Whittall to Arnold, no run, outside the off, beaten
17.2 GJ Whittall to Arnold, no run, played to midwicket
17.3 GJ Whittall to Arnold, one run, flicked to deep midwicketr
17.4 GJ Whittall to Dilshan, OUT: inswinger, beaten and is bowled off
stump!
Sri Lanka 66/5, Partnership of 14
TM Dilshan b GJ Whittall 6 (18b 1x4 0x6)
RP Arnold 5* (18b) GJ Whittall 0.4-0-1-1
this is amazing! Zimbabwe bowling very disciplined and on the
stumps
Upul Chandana in
17.5 GJ Whittall to Chandana, no run, outside the off, through to keeper
17.6 GJ Whittall to Chandana, no run, outside the off, moving away, left
alone
End of over 18 (1 run) Sri Lanka 66/5 (RR: 3.67)
GJ Whittall 1-0-1-1 - Airport End
RP Arnold 5* (18b) UDU Chandana 0* (2b)
18.1 Brent to Arnold, no run, turned to backward square leg
18.2 Brent to Arnold, no run, slower ball. Arnold waits for it to land
and then plays to midwicket
18.3 Brent to Arnold, no run, on the off, played to point
18.4 Brent to Arnold, one run, steered to thirdman
18.5 Brent to Chandana, FOUR, down the legs, glanced to fineleg, John
Rennie dives but the ball rolls over the ropes with his body as
well over the ropes
18.6 Brent to Chandana, no run, pushed to covers
End of over 19 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 71/5 (RR: 3.74)
GB Brent 4-0-15-1 - City End
RP Arnold 6* (22b) UDU Chandana 4* (4b 1x4)
19.1 GJ Whittall to Arnold, no run, outside the off, goes for a square
cut and misses
19.2 GJ Whittall to Arnold, FOUR, outside the off, cuts hard, gets a
bottom edge and races past the keeper
19.3 GJ Whittall to Arnold, wide: no run, down the legside
19.3 GJ Whittall to Arnold, no run, pushed to point
19.4 GJ Whittall to Arnold, no run, on the off, played to covers
19.5 GJ Whittall to Arnold, no run, outside the off, left alone
19.6 GJ Whittall to Arnold, no run, played to midon
End of over 20 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 76/5 (RR: 3.80)
GJ Whittall 2-0-6-1 (1w) - Airport End
UDU Chandana 4* (4b 1x4) RP Arnold 10* (28b 1x4)
Olonga brought on!
20.1 Olonga to Chandana, three runs, pitched up on the off, played
uppishly over covers. ball stopped at the rope
Olonga coming round the wicket
20.2 Olonga to Arnold, wide: no run, wild ball, pitched short, going
down the legside
20.2 Olonga to Arnold, one run, slow full toss, played to backward point
20.3 Olonga to Chandana, wide: no run, pitched well outside the off,
swinging away
20.3 Olonga to Chandana, legbye: two runs, off the pads to fineleg
20.4 Olonga to Chandana, no run, on the off, swinging away - close
enough to be a wide
20.5 Olonga to Chandana, no run, short, rising. played to backward point
20.6 Olonga to Chandana, no run, outside the off, left alone
End of over 21 (8 runs) Sri Lanka 84/5 (RR: 4.00)
HK Olonga 7-0-38-2 (4w) - City End
RP Arnold 11* (29b 1x4) UDU Chandana 7* (9b 1x4)
21.1 GJ Whittall to Arnold, no run, outside the off, played to point
21.2 GJ Whittall to Arnold, no run, on the legs, played to midwicket.
wants a run but Chandana sends him back
21.3 GJ Whittall to Arnold, no run, outside the off, played to point
without moving his feet much
21.4 GJ Whittall to Arnold, no run, pitched on the legs, rapped on the
pads. appeal for lbw. not out
21.5 GJ Whittall to Arnold, one run, on the off, swings in. played to
deep midwicket
21.6 GJ Whittall to Chandana, no run, outside the off, left alone
End of over 22 (1 run) Sri Lanka 85/5 (RR: 3.86)
GJ Whittall 3-0-7-1 (1w) - Airport End
RP Arnold 12* (34b 1x4) UDU Chandana 7* (10b 1x4)
22.1 Olonga to Arnold, no run, outside the off, lets the ball go
22.2 Olonga to Arnold, one run, pushed to point
22.3 Olonga to Chandana, wide: no run, way outside the off, slashes the
bat and is beaten but the team gains a run
22.3 Olonga to Chandana, wide: no run, going down the legside this time
22.3 Olonga to Chandana, no run, turned to square leg
22.4 Olonga to Chandana, no run, short and rising, played to backward
point
22.5 Olonga to Chandana, no run, outside the off, cuts but straight to
point
22.6 Olonga to Chandana, no run, outside the off, left alone
End of over 23 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 88/5 (RR: 3.83)
HK Olonga 8-0-41-2 (6w) - City End
RP Arnold 13* (36b 1x4) UDU Chandana 7* (14b 1x4)
23.1 GJ Whittall to Arnold, one run, outside the off, played to thirdman
23.2 GJ Whittall to Chandana, no run, outside the off, lets the ball go
a lone slip close by
23.3 GJ Whittall to Chandana, one run, outside the off, inner edged -
lucky there. Olonga runs in from fineleg and throws straight on
the stumps!
23.4 GJ Whittall to Arnold, wide: no run, outside the off, declared wide
23.4 GJ Whittall to Arnold, two runs, played to deep midwicket
23.5 GJ Whittall to Arnold, no run, played to midoff
23.6 GJ Whittall to Arnold, no run, outside the off, should have been
called a wide but Guy gets away with that
End of over 24 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 93/5 (RR: 3.88)
GJ Whittall 4-0-12-1 (2w) - Airport End
UDU Chandana 8* (16b 1x4) RP Arnold 16* (40b 1x4)
24.1 Brent to Chandana, no run, on the off, played to covers
24.2 Brent to Chandana, no run, on the middle, played to midwicket
24.3 Brent to Chandana, no run, slower ball, fooled him there. rapped on
the pads, possibly outside the off
24.4 Brent to Chandana, one run, turned to fineleg
24.5 Brent to Arnold, no run, pushed to midwicket
24.6 Brent to Arnold, no run, pushed to point
End of over 25 (1 run) Sri Lanka 94/5 (RR: 3.76)
GB Brent 5-0-16-1 - City End
UDU Chandana 9* (20b 1x4) RP Arnold 16* (42b 1x4)
25.1 GJ Whittall to Chandana, no run, pushed to point
25.2 GJ Whittall to Chandana, no run, played to point. Goodwin fields
25.3 GJ Whittall to Chandana, one run, pushed to short midwicket, quick
run
25.4 GJ Whittall to Arnold, legbye: FOUR, down the legs, tickles the
pads and beats Andy Flower - useful runs
25.5 GJ Whittall to Arnold, one run, stroked through the covers, 100 up
for Sri Lanka
25.6 GJ Whittall to Chandana, OUT: outside the off, edged and gone! well
taken by a diving Andy Flower
Sri Lanka 100/6, Partnership of 34
UDU Chandana c A Flower b GJ Whittall 10 (24b 1x4 0x6)
End of over 26 (6 runs) Sri Lanka 100/6 (RR: 3.85)
GJ Whittall 5-0-14-2 (2w) - Airport End
RP Arnold 17* (44b 1x4)
26.1 Brent to Arnold, one run, down the legs, turned to wicket-taker Guy
at fineleg
26.2 Brent to Vaas, no run, pushed to midwicket
26.3 Brent to Vaas, no run, pushed to covers
26.4 Brent to Vaas, two runs, pushed through the covers, Gavin Rennie
thought he could cut it off but misjudges and then runs after the
ball, turns around and throws it back to the keeper but the ball
bounces a bit in front of Andy Flower
the batsmen were also slow to take off for the second run but
luckily for them Andy Flower couldn't collect it. else it would
have been bye-bye for Vaas
26.5 Brent to Vaas, no run, played to offside
26.6 Brent to Vaas, OUT: slower ball! straight as an arrow, on the
stumps. Robinson has no problems to give the marching orders
Sri Lanka 103/7, Partnership of 3
WPUJC Vaas lbw b Brent 2 (5b 0x4 0x6)
End of over 27 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 103/7 (RR: 3.81)
GB Brent 6-0-19-2 - City End
RP Arnold 18* (45b 1x4)
27.1 GJ Whittall to Arnold, no run, on the stumps, played to midwicket
27.2 GJ Whittall to Arnold, no run, well pitched up, played to covers
27.3 GJ Whittall to Arnold, no run, outside the off, through to keeper
27.4 GJ Whittall to Arnold, one run, pitched up on th elegs, played to
Gavin Rennie at deep square leg
27.5 GJ Whittall to Wickramasinghe, no run, played to backward point
27.6 GJ Whittall to Wickramasinghe, no run, outside the off, moves
slightly away.
End of over 28 (1 run) Sri Lanka 104/7 (RR: 3.71)
GJ Whittall 6-0-15-2 (2w) - Airport End
RP Arnold 19* (49b 1x4) GP Wickramasinghe 0* (2b)
28.1 Brent to Arnold, one run, turned to square leg
28.2 Brent to Wickramasinghe, two runs, turned to fineleg, the throw
back from there was wild, giving an extra run
28.3 Brent to Wickramasinghe, no run, slower ball, well played to covers
28.4 Brent to Wickramasinghe, no run, cuts in, rapped on the pads
28.5 Brent to Wickramasinghe, no run, on the stumps, defended
28.6 Brent to Wickramasinghe, no run, pushed to midoff
End of over 29 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 107/7 (RR: 3.69)
GB Brent 7-0-22-2 - City End
RP Arnold 20* (50b 1x4) GP Wickramasinghe 2* (7b)
29.1 GJ Whittall to Arnold, one run, on the off, played to sweeper
covers
29.2 GJ Whittall to Wickramasinghe, no run, down the legs, caught by
Andy Flower but off the pads
29.3 GJ Whittall to Wickramasinghe, no run, on the off, nice shot, but
straight to Goodwin at point
29.4 GJ Whittall to Wickramasinghe, no run, pushed back to the bowler
29.5 GJ Whittall to Wickramasinghe, two runs, turned to deep square leg,
quick running as Olonga throws the ball to the wrong end
29.6 GJ Whittall to Wickramasinghe, no run, played to covers
End of over 30 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 110/7 (RR: 3.67)
GJ Whittall 7-0-18-2 (2w) - Airport End
RP Arnold 21* (51b 1x4) GP Wickramasinghe 4* (12b)
30.1 Brent to Arnold, one run, played to deep midwicket
30.2 Brent to Wickramasinghe, one run, cut away between the covers
30.3 Brent to Arnold, one run, played to thirdman
30.4 Brent to Wickramasinghe, no run, on the off, defended
30.5 Brent to Wickramasinghe, no run, pushed to covers
30.6 Brent to Wickramasinghe, no run, turned to backward short leg
End of over 31 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 113/7 (RR: 3.65)
GB Brent 8-0-25-2 - City End
RP Arnold 23* (53b 1x4) GP Wickramasinghe 5* (16b)
Match State: Drinks
31.1 GJ Whittall to Arnold, one run, turned to square leg
31.2 GJ Whittall to Wickramasinghe, no run, pushed to covers
31.3 GJ Whittall to Wickramasinghe, no run, cut away to backward point
31.4 GJ Whittall to Wickramasinghe, no run, played to backward point,
excellent diving fielding by Grant Flower
31.5 GJ Whittall to Wickramasinghe, two runs, turned past the square leg
umpire
31.6 GJ Whittall to Wickramasinghe, two runs, on the off, excellent
square cut to deep point
End of over 32 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 118/7 (RR: 3.69)
GJ Whittall 8-0-23-2 (2w) - Airport End
RP Arnold 24* (54b 1x4) GP Wickramasinghe 9* (21b)
spin for the first time
32.1 AR Whittall to Arnold, no run, pushed to cover
32.2 AR Whittall to Arnold, one run, pushed to Goodwin at midwicket who
misfields and gives a single
32.3 AR Whittall to Wickramasinghe, no run, played back to the bowler
32.4 AR Whittall to Wickramasinghe, no run, on the pads
32.5 AR Whittall to Wickramasinghe, no run, pushed to onside
32.6 AR Whittall to Wickramasinghe, no run, goes for a square cut,
beaten. through to Andy Flower
End of over 33 (1 run) Sri Lanka 119/7 (RR: 3.61)
AR Whittall 1-0-1-0 - City End
RP Arnold 25* (56b 1x4) GP Wickramasinghe 9* (25b)
33.1 GW Flower to Arnold, one run, played to midwicket
33.2 GW Flower to Wickramasinghe, no run, pushed to onside
33.3 GW Flower to Wickramasinghe, no run, pushed to covers
33.4 GW Flower to Wickramasinghe, one run, swept to fineleg
33.5 GW Flower to Arnold, wide: no run
33.5 GW Flower to Arnold, three runs, played to fineleg, good running
yields three runs
33.6 GW Flower to Wickramasinghe, no run, played defensively
End of over 34 (6 runs) Sri Lanka 125/7 (RR: 3.68)
GW Flower 1-0-6-0 (1w) - Airport End
RP Arnold 29* (58b 1x4) GP Wickramasinghe 10* (29b)
34.1 AR Whittall to Arnold, no run, on the pads
34.2 AR Whittall to Arnold, no run, played back along the pitch
34.3 AR Whittall to Arnold, no run, pushed to off
34.4 AR Whittall to Arnold, one run, full toss, smacked to deep, Olonga
mops it up at long on
34.5 AR Whittall to Wickramasinghe, no run, pushed to onside
34.6 AR Whittall to Wickramasinghe, no run, pushed to covers
End of over 35 (1 run) Sri Lanka 126/7 (RR: 3.60)
AR Whittall 2-0-2-0 - City End
RP Arnold 30* (62b 1x4) GP Wickramasinghe 10* (31b)
35.1 GW Flower to Arnold, two runs, played to deep midon. misfielding
there allows a second run
35.2 GW Flower to Arnold, no run, played back to the bowler
35.3 GW Flower to Arnold, FOUR, hit over the point fielder
35.4 GW Flower to Arnold, no run, turned to square leg
35.5 GW Flower to Arnold, no run, turned to square leg once again
35.6 GW Flower to Arnold, no run, on the off, spinning in, hits the body
End of over 36 (6 runs) Sri Lanka 132/7 (RR: 3.67)
GW Flower 2-0-12-0 (1w) - Airport End
GP Wickramasinghe 10* (31b) RP Arnold 36* (68b 2x4)
36.1 AR Whittall to Wickramasinghe, no run, spins, hits the pads
36.2 AR Whittall to Wickramasinghe, no run, hit hard back to the bowler,
falls short of the bowler
36.3 AR Whittall to Wickramasinghe, one run, played to deep midwicket
36.4 AR Whittall to Arnold, no run, played back to the bowler
36.5 AR Whittall to Arnold, no run, played to midon
36.6 AR Whittall to Arnold, one run, pushed to midon, quick run
End of over 37 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 134/7 (RR: 3.62)
AR Whittall 3-0-4-0 - City End
RP Arnold 37* (71b 2x4) GP Wickramasinghe 11* (34b)
37.1 GW Flower to Arnold, one run, played to long off
37.2 GW Flower to Wickramasinghe, one run, pushed to midwicket
37.3 GW Flower to Arnold, no run, rapped on the pads
37.4 GW Flower to Arnold, one run, played to sweeper midwicket
37.5 GW Flower to Wickramasinghe, no run, played straight to midon
37.6 GW Flower to Wickramasinghe, no run, makes room to cut, mistimes
End of over 38 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 137/7 (RR: 3.61)
GW Flower 3-0-15-0 (1w) - Airport End
RP Arnold 39* (74b 2x4) GP Wickramasinghe 12* (37b)
38.1 AR Whittall to Arnold, no run, played to point
38.2 AR Whittall to Arnold, no run, pushed to backward point
38.3 AR Whittall to Arnold, no run, pushed to point once again
38.4 AR Whittall to Arnold, no run, played to covers
38.5 AR Whittall to Arnold, one run, played past midwicket
38.6 AR Whittall to Wickramasinghe, no run, played back to the bowler
End of over 39 (1 run) Sri Lanka 138/7 (RR: 3.54)
AR Whittall 4-0-5-0 - City End
RP Arnold 40* (79b 2x4) GP Wickramasinghe 12* (38b)
39.1 GW Flower to Arnold, no run, played to point
39.2 GW Flower to Arnold, two runs, outside the off, swung over midon,
stopped inside the boundary
39.3 GW Flower to Arnold, no run, tapped to backward short leg
39.4 GW Flower to Arnold, no run, played to midon
39.5 GW Flower to Arnold, one run, turned to midwicket, quick run
39.6 GW Flower to Wickramasinghe, no run, pushed to covers
End of over 40 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 141/7 (RR: 3.53)
GW Flower 4-0-18-0 (1w) - Airport End
RP Arnold 43* (84b 2x4) GP Wickramasinghe 12* (39b)
40.1 AR Whittall to Arnold, one run, played to midwicket
40.2 AR Whittall to Wickramasinghe, one run, played to deep midwicket
40.3 AR Whittall to Arnold, SIX, swung beautifully over deep squareleg
50 for him!
40.4 AR Whittall to Arnold, one run, played to long off, 150 up for Sri
Lanka
40.5 AR Whittall to Wickramasinghe, one run, turned to backward short
leg, quick run
40.6 AR Whittall to Arnold, two runs, hits the pads, then the bat and
runs to thirdman. appeal for lbw but runs given to Arnold
End of over 41 (12 runs) Sri Lanka 153/7 (RR: 3.73)
AR Whittall 5-0-17-0 - City End
GP Wickramasinghe 14* (41b) RP Arnold 53* (88b 2x4 1x6)
that brings the 50 partnership off 85 balls
41.1 GW Flower to Wickramasinghe, two runs, played to deep midwicket
41.2 GW Flower to Wickramasinghe, two runs, turned to squareleg and very
good running once again
41.3 GW Flower to Wickramasinghe, no run, pushed to covers
41.4 GW Flower to Wickramasinghe, no run, pushed to point this time
41.5 GW Flower to Wickramasinghe, one run, outside the off, goes for a
cut, gets a bottom edge and runs away beating Andy Flower to
thirdman
41.6 GW Flower to Arnold, one run, turned to midwicket
End of over 42 (6 runs) Sri Lanka 159/7 (RR: 3.79)
GW Flower 5-0-24-0 (1w) - Airport End
RP Arnold 54* (89b 2x4 1x6) GP Wickramasinghe 19* (46b)
42.1 GJ Whittall to Arnold, one run, played to covers
42.2 GJ Whittall to Wickramasinghe, OUT: on the off, goes for a cut,
can't keep the ball down, straight to Goodwin at point
Sri Lanka 160/8, Partnership of 57
GP Wickramasinghe c Goodwin b GJ Whittall 19 (47b 0x4 0x6)
RP Arnold 55* (90b 2x4 1x6) GJ Whittall 8.2-0-24-3 (2w)
42.3 GJ Whittall to Muralitharan, two runs, played to thirdman
42.4 GJ Whittall to Muralitharan, no run, turned to square leg
42.5 GJ Whittall to Muralitharan, OUT: outside the off, little edge to
the keeper and he is gone as well
Sri Lanka 162/9, Partnership of 2
M Muralitharan c A Flower b GJ Whittall 2 (3b 0x4 0x6)
RP Arnold 55* (90b 2x4 1x6) GJ Whittall 8.5-0-26-4 (2w)
42.6 GJ Whittall to de Silva, no run, on the stumps, played to onside,
fielded on the followthrough
End of over 43 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 162/9 (RR: 3.77)
GJ Whittall 9-0-26-4 (2w) - City End
RP Arnold 55* (90b 2x4 1x6) KSC de Silva 0* (1b)
this is the career best bowling figures for Guy Whittall
43.1 Brent to Arnold, FOUR, full toss on the middle, thumped over deep
square leg
43.2 Brent to Arnold, one run, on the blockhole, played back to the
bowler, who misfields
43.3 Brent to de Silva, no run, on the stumps, played defensively
43.4 Brent to de Silva, no run, outside the off, through to keeper
43.5 Brent to de Silva, no run, played to short fineleg of bottom edge
43.6 Brent to de Silva, no run, slower ball on the stumps, defended
End of over 44 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 167/9 (RR: 3.80)
GB Brent 9-0-30-2 - Airport End
RP Arnold 60* (92b 3x4 1x6) KSC de Silva 0* (5b)
44.1 GJ Whittall to Arnold, two runs, slower ball, cut away to backward
point. quick running
44.2 GJ Whittall to Arnold, SIX, slower ball outside the off, cross
batted smack! way over deep midwicket boundary
44.3 GJ Whittall to Arnold, no run, outside the off, through to keeper
44.4 GJ Whittall to Arnold, one run, outside the off, tapped to thirdman
Arnold is also on his career best batting score now
44.5 GJ Whittall to de Silva, no run, turned to square leg
44.6 GJ Whittall to de Silva, no run, outside the off, left alone
End of over 45 (9 runs) Sri Lanka 176/9 (RR: 3.91)
GJ Whittall 10-0-35-4 (2w) - City End
RP Arnold 69* (96b 3x4 2x6) KSC de Silva 0* (7b)
45.1 Brent to Arnold, FOUR, down the legs, flicked to fineleg. excellent
shot
45.2 Brent to Arnold, no run, slower ball, played back to the bowler
45.3 Brent to Arnold, two runs, turned to fineleg. Madondo fields but
the throw is slow giving two runs
45.4 Brent to Arnold, one run, played to long on
45.5 Brent to de Silva, no run, pushed to point
45.6 Brent to de Silva, no run, pushed to backward point
End of over 46 (7 runs) Sri Lanka 183/9 (RR: 3.98)
GB Brent 10-0-37-2 - Airport End
RP Arnold 76* (100b 4x4 2x6) KSC de Silva 0* (9b)
46.1 Olonga to Arnold, no run, on the stumps, played back to the bowler
46.2 Olonga to Arnold, FOUR, on the legs, pulled over deep backward
square leg
46.3 Olonga to Arnold, no run, on the off, defended back along the pitch
46.4 Olonga to Arnold, no run, on the legs, misses the shot, off the
pads to short fineleg
46.5 Olonga to Arnold, no run, comes down the track, hits the body,
Olonga quick onto the ball to prevent any runs
46.6 Olonga to Arnold, one run, tapped past point, gets to keep the
strike
End of over 47 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 188/9 (RR: 4.00)
HK Olonga 9-0-46-2 (6w) - City End
RP Arnold 81* (106b 5x4 2x6) KSC de Silva 0* (9b)
47.1 JA Rennie to Arnold, no run, slower ball on the stumps, goes for a
pull but misses
47.2 JA Rennie to Arnold, two runs, played uppishly to deep midon
47.3 JA Rennie to Arnold, FOUR, on the middle and legs, turned to square
leg. excellent shot
47.4 JA Rennie to Arnold, one run, goes for a wild shot, gets a thick
edge to short covers, quick run
47.5 JA Rennie to de Silva, one run, pushed to midwicket, Sajeewa off
the mark
47.6 JA Rennie to Arnold, one run, fuller length, played to long off
End of over 48 (9 runs) Sri Lanka 197/9 (RR: 4.10)
JA Rennie 9-0-29-1 (8w) - Airport End
RP Arnold 89* (111b 6x4 2x6) KSC de Silva 1* (10b)
48.1 Olonga to Arnold, no run, played uppishly, short of long on. Arnold
refuses to take the single
48.2 Olonga to Arnold, no run, played to thirdman, refuses to take the
single once again
48.3 Olonga to Arnold, no run, hit on the pads, no way he can take a
single even if he wanted to
48.4 Olonga to Arnold, FOUR, lovely shot, takes it on the up and lofts
over deep midwicket
48.5 Olonga to Arnold, one run, played to deep midoff
48.6 Olonga to de Silva, no run, outside the off, through to keeper
End of over 49 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 202/9 (RR: 4.12)
HK Olonga 10-0-51-2 (6w) - City End
RP Arnold 94* (116b 7x4 2x6) KSC de Silva 1* (11b)
will Arnold be able to get to his maiden century in ODIs?
6 balls left
49.1 JA Rennie to Arnold, no run, low full toss, played to long on,
doesn't want a run yet
49.2 JA Rennie to Arnold, two runs, on the stumps, superb looking
straight drive, bisecting long on and long off. enough time for
two runs
49.3 JA Rennie to Arnold, one run, turned to square leg, quick run,
wants another but can't get it
49.4 JA Rennie to de Silva, wide: no run, outside the off, one extra run
from the wide
49.4 JA Rennie to de Silva, one run, played to thirdman
49.5 JA Rennie to Arnold, SIX, full toss, hit straight over the bowler's
head, what a stylish way to get to his 100!
49.6 JA Rennie to Arnold, OUT: hit on the pads attempting to swing the
ball away, Tiffin gives that one out
Sri Lanka 213/10, Partnership of 51
RP Arnold lbw b JA Rennie 103 (121b 7x4 3x6)
End of over 50 (11 runs) Sri Lanka 213/10 (RR: 4.26)
JA Rennie 10-0-40-2 (9w) - Airport End
KSC de Silva 2* (12b)
the 10th wicket partnership is a record for Sri Lanka
Zimbabwe ready to chase now
Campbell takes the strike
0.1 Vaas to Campbell, no run, on the off, nicely stroked, middle of the
bat - to covers
0.2 Vaas to Campbell, one run, turned to square leg, first runs on the
board for ZImbabwe
0.3 Vaas to GW Flower, no run, angling across, Flower also times the
ball to perfection - middle of the bat, straight to midoff
this is a perfect pitch for batting
when the ball is new
0.4 Vaas to GW Flower, no run, on the off, gets behind the line, played
back to the bowler
0.5 Vaas to GW Flower, no run, outside the off, through to keeper
0.6 Vaas to GW Flower, no run, on the stumps, played to midon
End of over 1 (1 run) Zimbabwe 1/0 (RR: 1.00 RRR: 213/49 = 4.35)
WPUJC Vaas 1-0-1-0 - City End
ADR Campbell 1* (2b) GW Flower 0* (4b)
1.1 de Silva to Campbell, one run, pitched up on the off, Campbell goes
after it, plays uppishly as the ball falls short of thirdman
1.2 de Silva to GW Flower, no run, down the legside, brushes the pads
hence not given wide
1.3 de Silva to GW Flower, no run, on the off, pushed to covers
1.4 de Silva to GW Flower, two runs, on the off, leans onto it and
eases the ball between the cover and midoff. well placed
1.5 de Silva to GW Flower, no run, on the legs, turned to square leg
1.6 de Silva to GW Flower, no run, defended to covers
End of over 2 (3 runs) Zimbabwe 4/0 (RR: 2.00 RRR: 210/48 = 4.38)
KSC de Silva 1-0-3-0 - Airport End
ADR Campbell 2* (3b) GW Flower 2* (9b)
2.1 Vaas to Campbell, no run, pushed to midon
2.2 Vaas to Campbell, no run, outside the off, through to keeper
2.3 Vaas to Campbell, no run, played to point
2.4 Vaas to Campbell, no run, played to point. Chandana fields well and
prevents a run
2.5 Vaas to Campbell, two runs, pushed through midwicket, good running
between the wickets
2.6 Vaas to Campbell, no run, outside the off, swings the bat but is
beaten. no contact
End of over 3 (2 runs) Zimbabwe 6/0 (RR: 2.00 RRR: 208/47 = 4.43)
WPUJC Vaas 2-0-3-0 - City End
GW Flower 2* (9b) ADR Campbell 4* (9b)
3.1 de Silva to GW Flower, one run, on the legs, pushed through
midwicket
3.2 de Silva to Campbell, one run, on the pads, turned to deep square
leg
3.3 de Silva to GW Flower, no run, pitched up on the off, played to
midon
3.4 de Silva to GW Flower, one run, steered to thirdman
3.5 de Silva to Campbell, no run, lifting ball outside the off, beaten
attempting to slash at the ball
3.6 de Silva to Campbell, no run, pushed to midwicket
End of over 4 (3 runs) Zimbabwe 9/0 (RR: 2.25 RRR: 205/46 = 4.46)
KSC de Silva 2-0-6-0 - Airport End
GW Flower 4* (12b) ADR Campbell 5* (12b)
4.1 Vaas to GW Flower, no run, on the off, defensive forward
4.2 Vaas to GW Flower, no run, pushed to point
4.3 Vaas to GW Flower, no run, pushed to midon
4.4 Vaas to GW Flower, no run, forward, rapped on the pads
4.5 Vaas to GW Flower, FOUR, down the track, brilliant cover drive
4.6 Vaas to GW Flower, no run, on the stumps, played back to the bowler
End of over 5 (4 runs) Zimbabwe 13/0 (RR: 2.60 RRR: 201/45 = 4.47)
WPUJC Vaas 3-0-7-0 - City End
ADR Campbell 5* (12b) GW Flower 8* (18b 1x4)
5.1 de Silva to Campbell, (noball) no run, turned to square leg.
5.1 de Silva to Campbell, no run, played to midon
5.2 de Silva to Campbell, no run, pitched up on the off, thwacked to
midoff fielder
5.3 de Silva to Campbell, one run, turned to midon, quick run
5.4 de Silva to GW Flower, no run, pushed to point
5.5 de Silva to GW Flower, no run, on the legs, misses the shot, off
the pads the ball goes to square leg
5.6 de Silva to GW Flower, no run, turned to square leg
End of over 6 (2 runs) Zimbabwe 15/0 (RR: 2.50 RRR: 199/44 = 4.52)
KSC de Silva 3-0-8-0 (1nb) - Airport End
ADR Campbell 6* (16b) GW Flower 8* (21b 1x4)
6.1 Vaas to Campbell, no run, on the stumps, played to midon
6.2 Vaas to Campbell, no run, on the middle and leg, played to midon
6.3 Vaas to Campbell, one run, pushed to midon, takes the chance and
gets a run challenging Murali, the fielder
6.4 Vaas to GW Flower, one run, slower ball, fulelr length, played to
Murali at midoff, Flower challenges Murali and takes a run again
Murali has failed to throw down the stumps twice in a row
6.5 Vaas to Campbell, two runs, pitched up, mistimed, but hit over deep
square leg. enough time for a couple of runs
6.6 Vaas to Campbell, no run, played to covers
End of over 7 (4 runs) Zimbabwe 19/0 (RR: 2.71 RRR: 195/43 = 4.53)
WPUJC Vaas 4-0-11-0 - City End
GW Flower 9* (22b 1x4) ADR Campbell 9* (21b)
7.1 de Silva to GW Flower, no run, on the off, played back to the
bowler
7.2 de Silva to GW Flower, one run, pushed to midwicket, quick run
7.3 de Silva to Campbell, wide: no run, outside the off, Campbell
swings the bat and misses.
7.3 de Silva to Campbell, two runs, pitched up on the off, played
uppishly just out of reach of the midwicket fielder
7.4 de Silva to Campbell, no run, pitched up on the off. Campbell has a
go at it, gets a thin edge onto the pads. half-appeal from Sajeewa
7.5 de Silva to Campbell, no run, played to backward point
7.6 de Silva to Campbell, no run, turned to square leg
End of over 8 (4 runs) Zimbabwe 23/0 (RR: 2.88 RRR: 191/42 = 4.55)
KSC de Silva 4-0-12-0 (1w 1nb) - Airport End
GW Flower 10* (24b 1x4) ADR Campbell 11* (25b)
8.1 Vaas to GW Flower, no run, on the off, forward. played back to the
bowler
8.2 Vaas to GW Flower, one run, short of length, pushed through
midwicket for an easy run
8.3 Vaas to Campbell, FOUR, not too short, yet Campbell gets to his
backfoot and pulls over deep midwicket
8.4 Vaas to Campbell, no run, on the legs, played to square leg
8.5 Vaas to Campbell, one run, played to midon
8.6 Vaas to GW Flower, one run, pushed to midwicket, another cheeky
run. Jayasuriya misses the stumps
End of over 9 (7 runs) Zimbabwe 30/0 (RR: 3.33 RRR: 184/41 = 4.49)
WPUJC Vaas 5-0-18-0 - City End
GW Flower 12* (27b 1x4) ADR Campbell 16* (28b 1x4)
9.1 de Silva to GW Flower, two runs, wide outside the off, played past
point, Flower forces Campbell to run the second
9.2 de Silva to GW Flower, no run, played back to the bowler
9.3 de Silva to GW Flower, one run, pushed between midwicket and midon
9.4 de Silva to Campbell, legbye: one run, outside the off, rapped on
the pads as Campbell walked out for a shot. big appeal from
Sajeewa but Robinson wouldn't give it
9.5 de Silva to GW Flower, no run, defended to short covers
9.6 de Silva to GW Flower, three runs, comes down the track, picks the
ball up and lofts over midwicket. The ball decides not to cross
the boundary. Poor Murali from fineleg runs to deep midon and
picks the ball up and throws. Only three runs though
End of over 10 (7 runs) Zimbabwe 37/0 (RR: 3.70 RRR: 177/40 = 4.43)
KSC de Silva 5-0-18-0 (1w 1nb) - Airport End
GW Flower 18* (32b 1x4) ADR Campbell 16* (29b 1x4)
10.1 Vaas to GW Flower, one run, outside the off, inner edged to deep
square leg
10.2 Vaas to Campbell, no run, outside the off, beaten
10.3 Vaas to Campbell, no run, on the off, played defensively back to
the bowler
10.4 Vaas to Campbell, no run, got a leading edge but safely to point
10.5 Vaas to Campbell, no run, played back to the bowler
10.6 Vaas to Campbell, one run, pulled away to deep square leg
End of over 11 (2 runs) Zimbabwe 39/0 (RR: 3.55 RRR: 175/39 = 4.49)
WPUJC Vaas 6-0-20-0 - City End
ADR Campbell 17* (34b 1x4) GW Flower 19* (33b 1x4)
11.1 de Silva to Campbell, no run, on the off, played back to the bowler
11.2 de Silva to Campbell, one run, pulled to deep midwicket
11.3 de Silva to GW Flower, no run, cut away to point
11.4 de Silva to GW Flower, no run, defended to short covers
11.5 de Silva to GW Flower, one run, played to thirdman
11.6 de Silva to Campbell, no run, on the legs, turned straight to short
fineleg
End of over 12 (2 runs) Zimbabwe 41/0 (RR: 3.42 RRR: 173/38 = 4.55)
KSC de Silva 6-0-20-0 (1w 1nb) - Airport End
GW Flower 20* (36b 1x4) ADR Campbell 18* (37b 1x4)
bowling change
12.1 Wickramasinghe to GW Flower, one run, short, played to short
thirdman
12.2 Wickramasinghe to Campbell, one run, turned to backward square leg
12.3 Wickramasinghe to GW Flower, one run, played uppishly through
midwicket
12.4 Wickramasinghe to Campbell, no run, played back to the bowler
12.5 Wickramasinghe to Campbell, one run, played to backward square leg
12.6 Wickramasinghe to GW Flower, no run, pushed to covers
End of over 13 (4 runs) Zimbabwe 45/0 (RR: 3.46 RRR: 169/37 = 4.57)
GP Wickramasinghe 1-0-4-0 - Airport End
ADR Campbell 20* (40b 1x4) GW Flower 22* (39b 1x4)
13.1 de Silva to Campbell, wide: no run, down the legside
13.1 de Silva to Campbell, one run, turned to backward square leg
13.2 de Silva to GW Flower, two runs, down the track, frees his arms and
slashes. goes to thirdman. good running
13.3 de Silva to GW Flower, no run, pushed to short midwicket
13.4 de Silva to GW Flower, no run, down the track, misses the ball as
Sajeewa pitches it shorter
13.5 de Silva to GW Flower, no run, stroked but straight to short covers
13.6 de Silva to GW Flower, no run, played to point
End of over 14 (4 runs) Zimbabwe 49/0 (RR: 3.50 RRR: 165/36 = 4.58)
KSC de Silva 7-0-24-0 (2w 1nb) - City End
ADR Campbell 21* (41b 1x4) GW Flower 24* (44b 1x4)
14.1 Wickramasinghe to Campbell, no run, outside the off, left alone
14.2 Wickramasinghe to Campbell, no run, played to covers
14.3 Wickramasinghe to Campbell, two runs, comes down the track, then
turns the ball to fineleg. fneleg fielder was standing up
that brings the 50 partnership
14.4 Wickramasinghe to Campbell, no run, on the off, back to the bowler
14.5 Wickramasinghe to Campbell, one run, turned to midwicket
14.6 Wickramasinghe to GW Flower, one run, last minute adjustment, late
cut to thirdman
End of over 15 (4 runs) Zimbabwe 53/0 (RR: 3.53 RRR: 161/35 = 4.60)
GP Wickramasinghe 2-0-8-0 - Airport End
GW Flower 25* (45b 1x4) ADR Campbell 24* (46b 1x4)
Murali
15.1 Muralitharan to GW Flower, no run, Flower comes out for a sweep,
ball goes of the body to short fineleg
15.2 Muralitharan to GW Flower, two runs, tries the sweep again, clean
shot this time, to deep fineleg
15.3 Muralitharan to GW Flower, no run, defends to square leg
15.4 Muralitharan to GW Flower, FOUR, down the track, lofted over midon!
clean shot!
15.5 Muralitharan to GW Flower, one run, turned past square leg
15.6 Muralitharan to Campbell, no run, tries to play a shot across the
line, misses. onto his body
End of over 16 (7 runs) Zimbabwe 60/0 (RR: 3.75 RRR: 154/34 = 4.53)
M Muralitharan 1-0-7-0 - City End
GW Flower 32* (50b 2x4) ADR Campbell 24* (47b 1x4)
Match State: Drinks
Jayasuriya brings Chandana on
16.1 Chandana to GW Flower, no run, pushed back to the bowler
16.2 Chandana to GW Flower, no run, comes down the track, plays back to
the bowler
16.3 Chandana to GW Flower, one run, played wide of midon
16.4 Chandana to Campbell, no run, played to midon
16.5 Chandana to Campbell, no run, turned off the pads to short fineleg.
appeal. not out
16.6 Chandana to Campbell, no run, played back to the bowler
End of over 17 (1 run) Zimbabwe 61/0 (RR: 3.59 RRR: 153/33 = 4.64)
UDU Chandana 1-0-1-0 - Airport End
GW Flower 33* (53b 2x4) ADR Campbell 24* (50b 1x4)
17.1 Muralitharan to GW Flower, no run, pitched well outside the off,
goes for a pull, misses. rapped on the pads
17.2 Muralitharan to GW Flower, no run, a very dangerous shot attempted
here/. moves to the off, goes for a sweep. misses
17.3 Muralitharan to GW Flower, no run, on the off, played defensively
17.4 Muralitharan to GW Flower, no run, tries a reverse sweep, fielded
at point
17.5 Muralitharan to GW Flower, FOUR, comes down the track, beaten and
edged past the keeper
17.6 Muralitharan to GW Flower, one run, turned to square leg
End of over 18 (5 runs) Zimbabwe 66/0 (RR: 3.67 RRR: 148/32 = 4.62)
M Muralitharan 2-0-12-0 - City End
GW Flower 38* (59b 3x4) ADR Campbell 24* (50b 1x4)
18.1 Chandana to GW Flower, no run, comes way down the track, then
decides to play back to the bowler
18.2 Chandana to GW Flower, one run, uses his feet, played to long off
18.3 Chandana to Campbell, one run, pushed past midwicket fielder to
deep midon
18.4 Chandana to GW Flower, no run, played back to the bowler
18.5 Chandana to GW Flower, one run, pushed past point
18.6 Chandana to Campbell, one run, down the legside, one handed sweep
shot to square leg
End of over 19 (4 runs) Zimbabwe 70/0 (RR: 3.68 RRR: 144/31 = 4.65)
UDU Chandana 2-0-5-0 - Airport End
ADR Campbell 26* (52b 1x4) GW Flower 40* (63b 3x4)
19.1 Muralitharan to Campbell, one run, turned to midwicket
19.2 Muralitharan to GW Flower, one run, turned past square leg
the boundary last over seems to be legbyes
19.3 Muralitharan to Campbell, one run, played to midwicket
19.4 Muralitharan to GW Flower, (noball) one run, turned to square leg
19.4 Muralitharan to Campbell, one run, driven to long off
19.5 Muralitharan to GW Flower, one run, turned to square leg, quick run
again
19.6 Muralitharan to Campbell, no run, on the stumps, played defensively
End of over 20 (7 runs) Zimbabwe 77/0 (RR: 3.85 RRR: 137/30 = 4.57)
M Muralitharan 3-0-15-0 (1nb) - City End
GW Flower 39* (66b 2x4) ADR Campbell 29* (56b 1x4)
20.1 Chandana to GW Flower, one run, played to long off
20.2 Chandana to Campbell, no run, spun across the bat, collected down
the legside
20.3 Chandana to Campbell, one run, down the track, played to long on
20.4 Chandana to GW Flower, FOUR, tapped past wicket keeper, ball races
to fine thirdman fence
20.5 Chandana to GW Flower, one run, turned to fineleg
20.6 Chandana to Campbell, no run
End of over 21 (7 runs) Zimbabwe 84/0 (RR: 4.00 RRR: 130/29 = 4.48)
UDU Chandana 3-0-12-0 - Airport End
GW Flower 45* (69b 3x4) ADR Campbell 30* (59b 1x4)
21.1 Arnold to GW Flower, no run
21.2 Arnold to GW Flower, no run, attempted reverse sweep, misses
21.3 Arnold to GW Flower, one run, played to long off
21.4 Arnold to Campbell, one run, pushed past the bowler, to midon
21.5 Arnold to GW Flower, one run, tossed up, played to deep extra
covers
Arnold looks like a lollypop bowler
21.6 Arnold to Campbell, two runs, turned to midwicket, running hard for
a couple
End of over 22 (5 runs) Zimbabwe 89/0 (RR: 4.05 RRR: 125/28 = 4.46)
RP Arnold 1-0-5-0 - City End
GW Flower 47* (73b 3x4) ADR Campbell 33* (61b 1x4)
Brandes does the waterboy routine
22.1 Chandana to GW Flower, one run, comes down the track, nicely
played. to long off
22.2 Chandana to Campbell, one run, turned to deep square leg
22.3 Chandana to GW Flower, no run, pushed to off, Flower wants a
quickie, Campbell refuses
22.4 Chandana to GW Flower, OUT: tossed up, comes down the track, played
to deep extra covers. Wickramasinghe takes a clean catch
Zimbabwe 91/1, Partnership of 91
GW Flower c Wickramasinghe b Chandana 48 (76b 3x4 0x6)
ADR Campbell 34* (62b 1x4) UDU Chandana 3.4-0-14-1
Andy Flower comes up the order
22.5 Chandana to Campbell, one run, turned to square leg
22.6 Chandana to A Flower, one run, turned to square leg, quick run
End of over 23 (4 runs) Zimbabwe 93/1 (RR: 4.04 RRR: 121/27 = 4.48)
UDU Chandana 4-0-16-1 - Airport End
A Flower 1* (1b) ADR Campbell 35* (63b 1x4)
Murali comes back on after seeing the back of Grant
23.1 Muralitharan to A Flower, no run, played back to the bowler
23.2 Muralitharan to A Flower, SIX, outside the off, plays against the
spin and hits it over the ropes!
23.3 Muralitharan to A Flower, one run, turned to midwicket, quick run.
100 up for Zimbabwe
that six was over midwicket
23.4 Muralitharan to Campbell, no run, defended to onside
23.5 Muralitharan to Campbell, no run, hit straight, back to the bowler
23.6 Muralitharan to Campbell, no run, forward, rapped on the pads.
Murali appeals. crowd doesn't seem to like that
End of over 24 (7 runs) Zimbabwe 100/1 (RR: 4.17 RRR: 114/26 = 4.38)
M Muralitharan 4-0-22-0 (1nb) - City End
A Flower 8* (4b 1x6) ADR Campbell 35* (66b 1x4)
interestingly, Wickramasinghe is brought on replacing the wicket-
taker Chandana
24.1 Wickramasinghe to A Flower, no run, played to covers
24.2 Wickramasinghe to A Flower, no run, turned to square leg
24.3 Wickramasinghe to A Flower, one run, stroked to covers. the fielder
there stops the ball but doesn't collect it cleanly
24.4 Wickramasinghe to Campbell, one run, short, cracked to short
midwicket where Atapattu drops a chance!
24.5 Wickramasinghe to A Flower, one run, outside the off, cut away to
thirdman
24.6 Wickramasinghe to Campbell, no run, on the stumps, played
defensively
End of over 25 (3 runs) Zimbabwe 103/1 (RR: 4.12 RRR: 111/25 = 4.44)
GP Wickramasinghe 3-0-11-0 - Airport End
A Flower 10* (8b 1x6) ADR Campbell 36* (68b 1x4)
25.1 Muralitharan to A Flower, no run, clever paddle sweep, but straight
to short fineleg
25.2 Muralitharan to A Flower, no run, played along the pitch. Murali
stops it with his foot
25.3 Muralitharan to A Flower, no run, defended to short leg
25.4 Muralitharan to A Flower, one run, arm ball, played to deep covers
25.5 Muralitharan to Campbell, no run, pushed to square leg
25.6 Muralitharan to Campbell, no run, played to midwicket
End of over 26 (1 run) Zimbabwe 104/1 (RR: 4.00 RRR: 110/24 = 4.58)
M Muralitharan 5-0-23-0 (1nb) - City End
A Flower 11* (12b 1x6) ADR Campbell 36* (70b 1x4)
26.1 Wickramasinghe to A Flower, one run, played past point
26.2 Wickramasinghe to Campbell, no run, played to short covers, well
fielded by Dilshan
26.3 Wickramasinghe to Campbell, no run, rapped on the pads. appeal. not
out
26.4 Wickramasinghe to Campbell, no run, played to midoff
26.5 Wickramasinghe to Campbell, one run, outside the off, slashed to
thirdman
26.6 Wickramasinghe to A Flower, no run, stroked to point. fielded
End of over 27 (2 runs) Zimbabwe 106/1 (RR: 3.93 RRR: 108/23 = 4.70)
GP Wickramasinghe 4-0-13-0 - Airport End
ADR Campbell 37* (74b 1x4) A Flower 12* (14b 1x6)
27.1 Muralitharan to Campbell, three runs, reverse sweep! past short
thirdman Jayasuriya
27.2 Muralitharan to A Flower, FOUR, this time regular sweep, delectable
shot past short fineleg
27.3 Muralitharan to A Flower, no run, attempted sweep. on the body.
appeal. not out
27.4 Muralitharan to A Flower, one run, swept away to deep square leg
27.5 Muralitharan to Campbell, one run, tapped to point, quick run
27.6 Muralitharan to A Flower, no run, attempted sweep. misses. on the
pads
End of over 28 (9 runs) Zimbabwe 115/1 (RR: 4.11 RRR: 99/22 = 4.50)
M Muralitharan 6-0-32-0 (1nb) - City End
ADR Campbell 41* (76b 1x4) A Flower 17* (18b 1x4 1x6)
28.1 Wickramasinghe to Campbell, one run, edged to thirdman
28.2 Wickramasinghe to A Flower, two runs, flicked uppishly over the
infield at midwicket
28.3 Wickramasinghe to A Flower, one run, steered to thirdman
28.4 Wickramasinghe to Campbell, no run, pushed to covers
28.5 Wickramasinghe to Campbell, no run, played to point
28.6 Wickramasinghe to Campbell, no run, pushed to covers
End of over 29 (4 runs) Zimbabwe 119/1 (RR: 4.10 RRR: 95/21 = 4.52)
GP Wickramasinghe 5-0-17-0 - Airport End
A Flower 20* (20b 1x4 1x6) ADR Campbell 42* (80b 1x4)
a worried Jayasuriya picks up the ball himself and is replacing
Muralitharana from the City End
29.1 Jayasuriya to A Flower, one run, turned past square leg
29.2 Jayasuriya to Campbell, one run, pushed to long on
29.3 Jayasuriya to A Flower, no run, tries to reverse sweep, misses the
ball
29.4 Jayasuriya to A Flower, one run, played to square leg
29.5 Jayasuriya to Campbell, one run, pushed to point
29.6 Jayasuriya to A Flower, one run, played to long off
End of over 30 (5 runs) Zimbabwe 124/1 (RR: 4.13 RRR: 90/20 = 4.50)
ST Jayasuriya 1-0-5-0 - City End
A Flower 23* (24b 1x4 1x6) ADR Campbell 44* (82b 1x4)
30.1 Wickramasinghe to A Flower, no run, pushed to covers
30.2 Wickramasinghe to A Flower, one run, played to thirdman
30.3 Wickramasinghe to Campbell, no run, played to midoff fielder
30.4 Wickramasinghe to Campbell, no run, played back to the bowler
30.5 Wickramasinghe to Campbell, no run, played back to the bowler
30.6 Wickramasinghe to Campbell, one run, turned to square leg
End of over 31 (2 runs) Zimbabwe 126/1 (RR: 4.06 RRR: 88/19 = 4.63)
GP Wickramasinghe 6-0-19-0 - Airport End
ADR Campbell 45* (86b 1x4) A Flower 24* (26b 1x4 1x6)
31.1 Jayasuriya to Campbell, no run, played to Chandana at midwicket
31.2 Jayasuriya to Campbell, no run, turned to the same man once again
31.3 Jayasuriya to Campbell, no run, chipped straight to Chandana again
31.4 Jayasuriya to Campbell, one run, played to the left of Chandana,
gets a run to midwicket
31.5 Jayasuriya to A Flower, OUT: chipped straight to Chandana! he is
gone. caught at short midwicket
Zimbabwe 127/2, Partnership of 36
A Flower c Chandana b Jayasuriya 24 (27b 1x4 1x6)
ADR Campbell 46* (90b 1x4) ST Jayasuriya 1.5-0-6-1
Madondo
31.6 Jayasuriya to Madondo, no run, pushed to midwicket
End of over 32 (1 run) Zimbabwe 127/2 (RR: 3.97 RRR: 87/18 = 4.83)
ST Jayasuriya 2-0-6-1 - City End
ADR Campbell 46* (90b 1x4) TN Madondo 0* (1b)
32.1 Wickramasinghe to Campbell, no run, on the off, keeping low.
defended
32.2 Wickramasinghe to Campbell, no run, played to midoff
32.3 Wickramasinghe to Campbell, two runs, played to deep midwicket
32.4 Wickramasinghe to Campbell, one run, turned to fineleg
32.5 Wickramasinghe to Madondo, no run, on the off, played back to the
bowler
32.6 Wickramasinghe to Madondo, no run, played to point
End of over 33 (3 runs) Zimbabwe 130/2 (RR: 3.94 RRR: 84/17 = 4.94)
GP Wickramasinghe 7-0-22-0 - Airport End
ADR Campbell 49* (94b 1x4) TN Madondo 0* (3b)
Match State: Drinks
33.1 Jayasuriya to Campbell, no run, defended back to the bowler
33.2 Jayasuriya to Campbell, one run, played to long on, gets his 50!
33.3 Jayasuriya to Madondo, no run, pushed to short thirdman
33.4 Jayasuriya to Madondo, no run, full toss, played to midon
33.5 Jayasuriya to Madondo, no run, outside the off, left alone
33.6 Jayasuriya to Madondo, no run, outside the off, goes for the sweep,
on the pads
End of over 34 (1 run) Zimbabwe 131/2 (RR: 3.85 RRR: 83/16 = 5.19)
ST Jayasuriya 3-0-7-1 - City End
ADR Campbell 50* (96b 1x4) TN Madondo 0* (7b)
34.1 Wickramasinghe to Campbell, no run, played back to the bowler
34.2 Wickramasinghe to Campbell, FOUR, down the track, lofted over long
on
34.3 Wickramasinghe to Campbell, one run, pushed to offside - to short
covers, quick run
34.4 Wickramasinghe to Madondo, no run, short, cut straight to point
34.5 Wickramasinghe to Madondo, no run, pushed to point, Madondo is tied
down
34.6 Wickramasinghe to Madondo, legbye: one run, to fineleg off the pads
End of over 35 (6 runs) Zimbabwe 137/2 (RR: 3.91 RRR: 77/15 = 5.13)
GP Wickramasinghe 8-0-27-0 - Airport End
TN Madondo 0* (10b) ADR Campbell 55* (99b 2x4)
35.1 Jayasuriya to Madondo, no run, played to midwicket
35.2 Jayasuriya to Madondo, no run, played to covers
35.3 Jayasuriya to Madondo, two runs, turned to fineleg, off the mark
35.4 Jayasuriya to Madondo, one run, turned to square leg
35.5 Jayasuriya to Campbell, no run, played back to the bowler
35.6 Jayasuriya to Campbell, no run, pushed to covers
End of over 36 (3 runs) Zimbabwe 140/2 (RR: 3.89 RRR: 74/14 = 5.29)
ST Jayasuriya 4-0-10-1 - City End
TN Madondo 3* (14b) ADR Campbell 55* (101b 2x4)
36.1 Chandana to Madondo, no run, forward, rapped on pads
36.2 Chandana to Madondo, no run, well forward, on the pads
36.3 Chandana to Madondo, no run, turned to short midwicket
36.4 Chandana to Madondo, no run, played back to the bowler
36.5 Chandana to Madondo, no run, on the backfoot, tries to clip it to
onside, got to his pads
36.6 Chandana to Madondo, no run, swept to short fineleg
End of over 37 (maiden) Zimbabwe 140/2 (RR: 3.78 RRR: 74/13 = 5.69)
UDU Chandana 5-1-16-1 - Airport End
ADR Campbell 55* (101b 2x4) TN Madondo 3* (20b)
37.1 Jayasuriya to Campbell, one run, played to midwicket
37.2 Jayasuriya to Madondo, one run, played uppishly, falls short of
deep square leg
37.3 Jayasuriya to Campbell, no run, played back to the bowler
37.4 Jayasuriya to Campbell, OUT: played uppishly to midwicket, a
brilliant attempt from Chandana who lobs the ball up and then
catches it cleanly
Zimbabwe 142/3, Partnership of 15
ADR Campbell c Chandana b Jayasuriya 56 (104b 2x4 0x6)
TN Madondo 4* (21b) ST Jayasuriya 4.4-0-12-2
37.5 Jayasuriya to Goodwin, no run, played back to the bowler
37.6 Jayasuriya to Goodwin, one run, played through the covers, off the
mark
End of over 38 (3 runs) Zimbabwe 143/3 (RR: 3.76 RRR: 71/12 = 5.92)
ST Jayasuriya 5-0-13-2 - City End
MW Goodwin 1* (2b) TN Madondo 4* (21b)
38.1 Chandana to Goodwin, one run, down the track, played to long off
38.2 Chandana to Madondo, OUT: comes down the track, beaten by the spin
and is stumped!
Zimbabwe 144/4, Partnership of 2
TN Madondo st Kaluwitharana b Chandana 4 (22b 0x4 0x6)
MW Goodwin 2* (3b) UDU Chandana 5.2-1-17-2
38.3 Chandana to GJ Whittall, one run, pushed to point, off the mark
38.4 Chandana to Goodwin, no run, attempts to pull, misses
38.5 Chandana to Goodwin, one run, swpt to deep square leg
38.6 Chandana to GJ Whittall, no run, played to covers, well stopped by
Mahela there
End of over 39 (3 runs) Zimbabwe 146/4 (RR: 3.74 RRR: 68/11 = 6.18)
UDU Chandana 6-1-19-2 - Airport End
MW Goodwin 3* (5b) GJ Whittall 1* (2b)
39.1 Jayasuriya to Goodwin, one run, played to long on, Atapattu fields
39.2 Jayasuriya to GJ Whittall, no run, pushed to midwicket, Jaya goes
there and fields
39.3 Jayasuriya to GJ Whittall, one run, played to long on
39.4 Jayasuriya to Goodwin, no run, played back to the bowler
39.5 Jayasuriya to Goodwin, one run, turned past square leg
39.6 Jayasuriya to GJ Whittall, wide: no run, fired down the legside,
wide called
39.6 Jayasuriya to GJ Whittall, no run, played to covers
End of over 40 (4 runs) Zimbabwe 150/4 (RR: 3.75 RRR: 64/10 = 6.40)
ST Jayasuriya 6-0-17-2 (1w) - City End
MW Goodwin 5* (8b) GJ Whittall 2* (5b)
40.1 Chandana to Goodwin, one run, played to long on
40.2 Chandana to GJ Whittall, no run, rapped on the body
Whittall attempting a reverse sweep is beaten there
40.3 Chandana to GJ Whittall, no run, leggie, Whittall comes forward and
is beaten by the turn. Kaluwitharana effects a stumping and third
umpire is called to make a decision
after what looks like several hours, the umpire finds it
inconclusive, gives it notout
40.4 Chandana to GJ Whittall, FOUR, swung to deep square leg, Arnold had
it covered but loses it at the last minute
40.5 Chandana to GJ Whittall, FOUR, pulled, this time well past
midwicket!
Whittall suddenly turning the screws on
40.6 Chandana to GJ Whittall, no run, turned to short fineleg
End of over 41 (9 runs) Zimbabwe 159/4 (RR: 3.88 RRR: 55/9 = 6.11)
UDU Chandana 7-1-28-2 - Airport End
MW Goodwin 6* (9b) GJ Whittall 10* (10b 2x4)
Murali brought on
41.1 Muralitharan to Goodwin, no run, pushed to covers
41.2 Muralitharan to Goodwin, one run, played to deep midwicket
41.3 Muralitharan to GJ Whittall, one run, played to deep midwicket
41.4 Muralitharan to Goodwin, one run, turned to square leg
41.5 Muralitharan to GJ Whittall, one run, swept to deep backward square
leg
41.6 Muralitharan to Goodwin, no run, played back to the bowler
End of over 42 (4 runs) Zimbabwe 163/4 (RR: 3.88 RRR: 51/8 = 6.38)
M Muralitharan 7-0-36-0 (1nb) - City End
GJ Whittall 12* (12b 2x4) MW Goodwin 8* (13b)
Jayasuriya coming from the Airport End
42.1 Jayasuriya to GJ Whittall, SIX, sweeps, well over the square leg
boundary! super shot
42.2 Jayasuriya to GJ Whittall, one run, pushed past point
Guy Whittall the hero for Zimbabwe so far
42.3 Jayasuriya to Goodwin, one run, pushed to midwicket, quick run
42.4 Jayasuriya to GJ Whittall, no run, played back to the bowler
42.5 Jayasuriya to GJ Whittall, one run, played past the bowler, to long
on
42.6 Jayasuriya to Goodwin, no run, pushed to covers, throw direct on
the stumps, no chance of a run
End of over 43 (9 runs) Zimbabwe 172/4 (RR: 4.00 RRR: 42/7 = 6.00)
ST Jayasuriya 7-0-26-2 (1w) - Airport End
GJ Whittall 20* (16b 2x4 1x6) MW Goodwin 9* (15b)
43.1 Muralitharan to GJ Whittall, no run, pushed to midwicket
43.2 Muralitharan to GJ Whittall, no run, comes down the track, off the
arm, caught by Kaluwitharana
43.3 Muralitharan to GJ Whittall, no run, on the off, misses the shot,
off the body
43.4 Muralitharan to GJ Whittall, two runs, played uppishly, falls short
of two deep fielders at midwicket, one of them messes the
collection giving an extra run
43.5 Muralitharan to GJ Whittall, one run, played to midon, Atapattu
fields
43.6 Muralitharan to Goodwin, no run, comes down the track, then defends
back to the bowler
End of over 44 (3 runs) Zimbabwe 175/4 (RR: 3.98 RRR: 39/6 = 6.50)
M Muralitharan 8-0-39-0 (1nb) - City End
GJ Whittall 23* (21b 2x4 1x6) MW Goodwin 9* (16b)
44.1 Jayasuriya to GJ Whittall, no run, down the track, played back to
the bowler
44.2 Jayasuriya to GJ Whittall, no run, arm ball, fired on the
blockhole, cramps Whittall
44.3 Jayasuriya to GJ Whittall, no run, goes for a reverse sweep, lobs
the ball up. Kalu tries valiantly but can't catch it
44.4 Jayasuriya to GJ Whittall, no run, on the blockhole, can't get it
away, back to the bowler
excellent bowling
44.5 Jayasuriya to GJ Whittall, one run, slogged to deep midwicket, just
a single
44.6 Jayasuriya to Goodwin, one run, swung to deep midwicket
End of over 45 (2 runs) Zimbabwe 177/4 (RR: 3.93 RRR: 37/5 = 7.40)
ST Jayasuriya 8-0-28-2 (1w) - Airport End
MW Goodwin 10* (17b) GJ Whittall 24* (26b 2x4 1x6)
Zim under tremondous pressure
all their own making
45.1 Muralitharan to Goodwin, no run, on the off, top spinner. just gets
the bat onto the ball
45.2 Muralitharan to Goodwin, legbye: one run, comes down the track to
slog, off the pads to point for a leg bye
45.3 Muralitharan to GJ Whittall, SIX, swung way over the deep square
leg - Whittall pushes the game to Zim's side with that shot!
45.4 Muralitharan to GJ Whittall, OUT: comes down the track, straight
into Vaas' hands at long on!
Zimbabwe 184/5, Partnership of 40
GJ Whittall c Vaas b Muralitharan 30 (28b 2x4 2x6)
MW Goodwin 10* (19b) M Muralitharan 8.4-0-45-1 (1nb)
with that wicket Murali has turned the game into SL's side!
45.5 Muralitharan to Goodwin, one run, played to long off
45.6 Muralitharan to GJ Rennie, one run, swept to square leg
End of over 46 (9 runs) Zimbabwe 186/5 (RR: 4.04 RRR: 28/4 = 7.00)
M Muralitharan 9-0-47-1 (1nb) - City End
GJ Rennie 1* (1b) MW Goodwin 11* (20b)
46.1 Jayasuriya to GJ Rennie, three runs, reverse swept to thirdman,
Dilshan gives his life chasing that and stops just in front of the
ropes, saving one run in the end
top class fielding
46.2 Jayasuriya to Goodwin, no run, played back to the bowler
tension mounting
46.3 Jayasuriya to Goodwin, two runs, swung to the right of long on,
quick running! they get the second
46.4 Jayasuriya to Goodwin, one run, pushed to short thirdman
a fair crowd watching this match
46.5 Jayasuriya to GJ Rennie, two runs, sweeps again, past square leg.
little misfielding there giving an extra run away
46.6 Jayasuriya to GJ Rennie, one run, reverse sweep, to short thirdman,
gets a quick run!
End of over 47 (9 runs) Zimbabwe 195/5 (RR: 4.15 RRR: 19/3 = 6.33)
ST Jayasuriya 9-0-37-2 (1w) - Airport End
GJ Rennie 7* (4b) MW Goodwin 14* (23b)
Rennie has played only 2 strokes. sweep, reverse sweep
Murali to bowl his last over
Jayasuriya taking his time to set the field
adjusting his deep fielders to their precise position
47.1 Muralitharan to GJ Rennie, one run, turned to square leg, quick run
47.2 Muralitharan to Goodwin, OUT: short, pulled straight to Chandana at
midwicket!
Zimbabwe 196/6, Partnership of 12
MW Goodwin c Chandana b Muralitharan 14 (24b 0x4 0x6)
GJ Rennie 8* (5b) M Muralitharan 9.2-0-48-2 (1nb)
brother rennies at the crease now
John is a right hander
47.3 Muralitharan to JA Rennie, no run, swings the bat, misses. on the
body
47.4 Muralitharan to JA Rennie, no run, swings once again, can't
understand Murali's top spinner. beaten
47.5 Muralitharan to JA Rennie, no run, hits the pads and rolls to
midwicket, pressure pressure
47.6 Muralitharan to JA Rennie, no run, attempted reverse sweep. looks
like a top edge or a glove. Kaluwitharana catches it. Robinson not
interested and says it is off the arm
End of over 48 (1 run) Zimbabwe 196/6 (RR: 4.08 RRR: 18/2 = 9.00)
M Muralitharan 10-0-48-2 (1nb) - City End
GJ Rennie 8* (5b) JA Rennie 0* (4b)
great over from Murali
Jaya it will be for the 49th over
facing him will be the leftie Rennie - Gavin
48.1 Jayasuriya to GJ Rennie, OUT: on the stumps, goes for a sweep,
misses. Tiffin gives him out lbw
Zimbabwe 196/7, Partnership of 0
GJ Rennie lbw b Jayasuriya 8 (6b 0x4 0x6)
JA Rennie 0* (4b) ST Jayasuriya 9.1-0-37-3 (1w)
Gary Brent on now
48.2 Jayasuriya to Brent, one run, full toss, played to long off.
Dilshan picks up and throws to Jayasuriya. The batsmen go for the
second run which was not there and a run out sends John Rennie
packing
Zimbabwe 197/8, Partnership of 1
JA Rennie run out (Dilshan) 0 (4b 0x4 0x6)
48.3 Jayasuriya to Brent, one run
48.4 Jayasuriya to AR Whittall, one run, swept to square leg
48.5 Jayasuriya to Brent, one run, sweep to square leg
48.6 Jayasuriya to AR Whittall, OUT: goes for a sweep, bowled round his
legs with that arm ball
Zimbabwe 200/9, Partnership of 3
AR Whittall b Jayasuriya 1 (2b 0x4 0x6)
End of over 49 (4 runs) Zimbabwe 200/9 (RR: 4.08 RRR: 14/1 = 14.00)
ST Jayasuriya 10-0-41-4 (1w) - Airport End
GB Brent 3* (3b)
14 runs required from the last over
Sajeewa will bowl the last over
49.1 de Silva to Brent, OUT: outside the off, slashed to point and an
excellent diving catch by Jayasuriya
Zimbabwe 200/10, Partnership of 0
GB Brent c Jayasuriya b de Silva 3 (4b 0x4 0x6)
HK Olonga 0* (0b) KSC de Silva 7.1-0-24-1 (2w 1nb)
unbelievable collapse
Zimbabwe after seemingly having the match well in hands lose it by
13 runs
Match presentations
A Flower: tough game. it was all about nerves and we didn't have
enough of it
we bowled and fielded really well
we won the toss and wanted to take early wickets and that is what
we did
but in the later stages, ur batting didn't
Jayasuriya: I think it was Russel Arnold's game today we won the
match today
we thought if we could get one or two wickets we can get into the
match
when I started bowling, I got some turn and gor wickets
we played very hard cricket today
man of the match
Russel Arnold
that is all folks. be with us for the remaining three one-dayers as
well