Hello and welcome to the fourth match of the NatWest series 2002
Headingley plays host to Sri Lanka and England
The news however, is not the greatest from Headingley. Rains have
meant that there is no chance of play starting on time
The rain drops are pattering down, it's overcast and the covers are
still on
We'll keep you updated about all the events here, be sure to check
in from time to time. Of course, when the game begins we'll have
all the live action for you
Welcome back, we've got a bit of news for you at last. The umpires
will inspect conditions again at 12.00 GMT, 1800 Sri Lankan time
and see when play can start. Till then we just have to wait on...
And there's more news and again it's not the greatest. The umpires
have inspected conditions and say that i's still a bit wet under
foot. The next inspection will happen at 1300 GMT, 1900 Sri Lankan
time. More from us then!
And finally for all those fans eagerly awaiting the start of play
there is good news!
Umpires Bucknor and Mallender have inspected conditions and decided
that a 32-overs a side game will start at 1345 GMT, 1945 Sri
Lankan time
This means that the break between innings will be of just 10 mins
It should be an exciting match - Sri Lanka need the points badly
while England would love to get a good win in and get to the top
of the points table
Darren Gough - one of Yorkshire's and indeed England's best loved
sons, is back in action. whether the management pick him for this
32-overs a side clash remains to be seen
Match State: Match start at 1345 GMT, 1945 Sri Lankan time
The toss should be done soon. It will be interesting to see what
the winning captain chooses to do. In shortnened matches batting
second is considered the wiser option. This would be in keeping
with the conditions here.
News has just come in that England have won the toss and elected to
field
There are changes to both sides. For England Darren Gough replaces
Ashley Giles
Sri Lanka bring in Avishka Gunawardene in place of Naveed Nawaz
Kumar Sangakkara also plays while Charitha Buddhika misses out
All that's left now is for play to start. Don't go too far, there's
some exciting cricket in the offing
The pitch here looks dry despite all the rains. There will be a bit
in it for the bowlers though, with all the moisture in the air.
Headingley has always had a bit for the bowlers, this should be no
different
Although England have first use of the conditions in this key
match, batting first also provides Sri Lanka with a great
opportunity to really pile on the runs
The players are out in the middle
Gough will open the bowling
0.1 Gough to Jayasuriya, no run, full and outside the off, left well
alone outside the off
0.2 Gough to Jayasuriya, one run, just short of a length and on the
pads, tucked away to the on side, a single taken and Sri Lanka are
on their way
0.3 Gough to Kaluwitharana, wide: no run, short of a length and outside
the off, a touch of away swing from Kaluwitharana's slashing bat,
wide called
0.3 Gough to Kaluwitharana, wide: no run, full and down the leg side,
this is a wide as well
0.3 Gough to Kaluwitharana, no run
0.4 Gough to Kaluwitharana, FOUR, short ball, picked up nicely, Kalu
goes back and across and pulls neatly, more of a short arm jab
really, the ball races away to the on side fence
0.5 Gough to Kaluwitharana, no run, better line and length, a Gough
special, well pitched up, played at and missed, through to the
keeper
0.6 Gough to Kaluwitharana, no run, defended back down the wicket
awkwardly, end of an eventful over from Gough on return. Plenty of
pace and fire, but the direction was slightly lacking, a bit rusty
perhaps
End of over 1 (7 runs) Sri Lanka 7/0 (RR: 7.00)
D Gough 1-0-7-0 (2w) - Kirkstall Lane End
ST Jayasuriya 1* (2b) RS Kaluwitharana 4* (4b 1x4)
Hoggard will begin at the Football Stand End
1.1 Hoggard to Jayasuriya, wide: no run, just short of a length and on
the middle and leg stump, seinging beautifully, great movement,
would have been perfect to the right hander, down leg side to the
left-hander
1.1 Hoggard to Jayasuriya, wide: no run, and again, this one is even
wider down leg side and swings more
1.1 Hoggard to Jayasuriya, two runs, low full toss, swinging in,
swatted to fine leg
1.2 Hoggard to Jayasuriya, FOUR, fuller and outside the off, easy
pickings for Jayasuriya, a massive slash sends the ball over point
and to the fence
1.3 Hoggard to Jayasuriya, wide: no run, down leg side once more, and
yet again a wide
1.3 Hoggard to Jayasuriya, no run, finally it all clicks for Hoggard,
good line and length just outside the off, swinging in a shade and
defended back down the wicket
1.4 Hoggard to Jayasuriya, three runs, right up there in the slot, on
the off and shaping in, driven hard back past the bowler with a
wristy shot, three scrambled as the mid on fielder gives chase
1.5 Hoggard to Kaluwitharana, three runs, fullish and on the off,
proper line and length to the right hander, a touch of away swing,
Kaluwitharana brings the bat down hard on it, opening the face and
sending the ball through the gap between point and covers
1.6 Hoggard to Jayasuriya, FOUR, good length ball outside the off,
enough width for Jayasuriya to effortlessly smash the cover off
the ball, it races to the cover point fence, 19 of this expensive
and wayward Hoggard over
End of over 2 (19 runs) Sri Lanka 26/0 (RR: 13.00)
MJ Hoggard 1-0-19-0 (3w) - Football Stand End
RS Kaluwitharana 7* (5b 1x4) ST Jayasuriya 14* (7b 2x4)
2.1 Gough to Kaluwitharana, OUT: just short of a good length, the ball
does a bit extra, Kaluwitharana errs in judgment and goes for the
pull, the ball hits the bat high and soars up into the cool
Headingly sky, Nasser Hussain backpeddles in the cover-point
region and catches
Sri Lanka 26/1, Partnership of 26
RS Kaluwitharana c Hussain b Gough 7 (6b 1x4 0x6)
ST Jayasuriya 14* (7b 2x4) D Gough 1.1-0-7-1 (2w)
Ambitious shot from Kaluwitharana and a wicket for Gough on return
2.2 Gough to Jayasuriya, (noball) no run, full and down the leg side,
would have been a wide had Gough not overstepped first
2.2 Gough to Jayasuriya, no run
2.3 Gough to Jayasuriya, FOUR, just short of a length and outside the
off, Jayasuriya creams the ball to the cover fence in
characteristic fashion
2.4 Gough to Jayasuriya, no run, just short of a length and on the off,
defended
2.5 Gough to Jayasuriya, no run, back fo a length and on the pads,
defended awkwardly
2.6 Gough to Jayasuriya, one run, back of a length and on the pads
again, Jayasuriya leans across, dabs the ball towards square leg
and scampers a single, keeping the strike
End of over 3 (6 runs) Sri Lanka 32/1 (RR: 10.67)
D Gough 2-0-13-1 (2w 1nb) - Football Stand End
ST Jayasuriya 19* (13b 3x4) MS Atapattu 0* (0b)
3.1 Hoggard to Jayasuriya, no run, fullish and on the pads, played at
and missed, rapped on the pads
3.2 Hoggard to Jayasuriya, no run, full and on the leg stump,
Jayasuriya walks across his stumps and tries to flick to the on
side, the ball swings a touch, beats the bat and just misses the
leg stump
3.3 Hoggard to Jayasuriya, no run, and once more an action replay of
the last ball, this time called a wide though
3.4 Hoggard to Jayasuriya, no run, fuller and on the off, played at,
edged onto the pad, stifled appeal for lbw
3.5 Hoggard to Jayasuriya, FOUR, on the off, a bit too full, well for
Jayasuriya anyway, the strong forearms come into play as
Jayasuriya smacks the ball to the midwicket fence
3.6 Hoggard to Jayasuriya, wide: no run
3.6 Hoggard to Jayasuriya, FOUR, down the leg side, overpitched, you
really don't need to be an awesome striker of the ball like
Jayasuriya to simply walk across the stumps and help the ball on
its way to the fence, although Jayasuriya does manage it with more
power than most
End of over 4 (9 runs) Sri Lanka 41/1 (RR: 10.25)
MJ Hoggard 2-0-28-0 (4w) - Kirkstall Lane End
MS Atapattu 0* (0b) ST Jayasuriya 27* (19b 5x4)
4.1 Gough to Atapattu, one run, good length ball on the off, played
down to third man with soft hands
4.2 Gough to Jayasuriya, no run, straight, full and on the off,
defended carefully back down the wickets
4.3 Gough to Jayasuriya, one run, on the pads again, Jayasuriya taps
the ball to the on side with a minimum of effort, big gap here,
easy single taken
4.4 Gough to Atapattu, one run, just short of a good length and on the
off, played down with soft hands, Jayasuriya scampers across for
the single
4.5 Gough to Jayasuriya, (noball) no run, full and outside the off,
this one doesn't swing too much, Jayasuriya goes for a big slash,
edged and taken, now hang on a sec, Bucknor signals a no-ball,
Gough has overstepped
4.5 Gough to Jayasuriya, no run, just back of a length and on the
middle and leg stump, late inswing, played at and missed, off the
pad towards slip
4.6 Gough to Jayasuriya, no run, good length ball just outside the off,
played at with a horizontal bat, the ball takes the bottom edge
and rolls to the on side
End of over 5 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 45/1 (RR: 9.00)
D Gough 3-0-17-1 (2w 2nb) - Football Stand End
MS Atapattu 2* (2b) ST Jayasuriya 28* (24b 5x4)
Kirtley replaces an expensive Hoggard at the Kirkstall End
5.1 Kirtley to Atapattu, no run, good length ball on the stumps, tapped
to mid on, the non striker has backed up plenty, a direct hit
would have him, Irani lines it up and throws, missed!
5.2 Kirtley to Atapattu, no run
5.3 Kirtley to Atapattu, FOUR, short and wide, Kirtley doing a bit of a
Hoggard and spraying, Atapattu goes back and across and essays a
copybook square cut, classical and totally different from the man
at the other end
5.4 Kirtley to Atapattu, one run, pushed just past the man at covers
for an easy single
5.5 Kirtley to Jayasuriya, no run, full and straight, much better line
and length, Jayasuriya can't attack that, played down to mid on
with a straight bat and some care
5.6 Kirtley to Jayasuriya, no run, fuller and on thye off, another
example of where to bowl to Jayasuriya, make sure there's no width
on the ball, easier said than done though, defended towards covers
with caution
End of over 6 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 50/1 (RR: 8.33)
RJ Kirtley 1-0-5-0 - Kirkstall Lane End
MS Atapattu 7* (6b 1x4) ST Jayasuriya 28* (26b 5x4)
6.1 Gough to Atapattu, no run, full, straight and on the off, Gough
steaming in now, Atapattu watches the ball carefully, waits for it
and plays it to the on side at the last moment
6.2 Gough to Atapattu, legbye: one run, on the off and on a good
length, Atapattu goes back and looks to play a defensive shot with
soft hands, missed, off the pad, quick leg bye taken
6.3 Gough to Jayasuriya, one run
6.4 Gough to Atapattu, one run
6.5 Gough to Jayasuriya, SIX, full and outside the off, that's just a
touch overpitched, Jayasuriya smashes that one, the ball flies
away over point, it goes the whole way! amazing shot for six!
6.6 Gough to Jayasuriya, wide: no run, down the leg side is the
response from Gough, wide called
6.6 Gough to Jayasuriya, no run, short ball outside the off, Jayasuriya
thinks about cutting, dabs and misses, the ball slides past the
outside edge and lands in the 'keeper's gloves
End of over 7 (10 runs) Sri Lanka 60/1 (RR: 8.57)
D Gough 4-0-26-1 (3w 2nb) - Football Stand End
MS Atapattu 8* (9b 1x4) ST Jayasuriya 35* (29b 5x4 1x6)
7.1 Kirtley to Atapattu, no run, just short of a good length and on the
off, Atapattu pushes the ball to covers, Hussain sprints across
dives and fields, saving a single and keeping Jayasuriya away from
the strike
7.2 Kirtley to Atapattu, no run, fuller and just outside the off,
swinging away late, the ball goes past the edge to the keeper
7.3 Kirtley to Atapattu, no run
7.4 Kirtley to Atapattu, no run, full and outside the off, driven at,
Atapattu can't quite get hold of it, off the edge to the man at
point
7.5 Kirtley to Atapattu, no run, on the middle and leg, straightening
in, played to the on side and missed, the ball thuds into pad,
this over is shaping up very well for Kirtley
7.6 Kirtley to Atapattu, no run, perfect line and length, on the off
and looking to move away, Atapattu's bat comes down in staid
defence, maiden over completed, just what Hussain wanted
End of over 8 (maiden) Sri Lanka 60/1 (RR: 7.50)
RJ Kirtley 2-1-5-0 - Kirkstall Lane End
ST Jayasuriya 35* (29b 5x4 1x6) MS Atapattu 8* (15b 1x4)
8.1 Gough to Jayasuriya, no run
8.2 Gough to Jayasuriya, legbye: one run, back of a length and on the
pads, played at and missed, quick leg bye stolen, Gough joins in
the football fever, runs down the ball in his followthrough and
kicks it across with his outstepped, the ball finds its mark but
the batsman is home, says
the third umpire
8.3 Gough to Atapattu, no run
8.4 Gough to Atapattu, no run, full and outside the off, Atapattu gets
his foot across and defends tthe ball to covers with a straight
bat
8.5 Gough to Atapattu, no run, fuller, straighter but still tidy,
defended with utmost care
8.6 Gough to Atapattu, FOUR, fullish and outside the off, no care in
this shot from Atapattu, off the outside edge, past the man at
slip and the ball runs away to the fence
End of over 9 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 65/1 (RR: 7.22)
D Gough 5-0-30-1 (3w 2nb) - Football Stand End
ST Jayasuriya 35* (31b 5x4 1x6) MS Atapattu 12* (19b 2x4)
9.1 Kirtley to Jayasuriya, FOUR, full and slipping down the leg side,
no place to bowl at all, Jayasuriya smacks the ball to the fine
leg fence, no stopping that
9.2 Kirtley to Jayasuriya, legbye: two runs, again on the pads,
Jayasuriya flicks and misses the ball hits the pad and runs away
fine for a brace
9.3 Kirtley to Jayasuriya, no run
9.4 Kirtley to Jayasuriya, no run, Jayasuriya charges down the wicket,
Kirtleyt sees him coming and bangs the ball in short, heave played
and missed
9.5 Kirtley to Jayasuriya, two runs, low full toss on the off, smacked
back down the ground, the ball comes off the toe of the bat but
goes well over the bowler and lands safely
9.6 Kirtley to Jayasuriya, two runs, just short of a good length and
outside the off, Jayasuriya drives uppishly over covers, not the
best timing, the ball runs to the outfield
End of over 10 (10 runs) Sri Lanka 75/1 (RR: 7.50)
RJ Kirtley 3-1-13-0 - Kirkstall Lane End
MS Atapattu 12* (19b 2x4) ST Jayasuriya 43* (37b 6x4 1x6)
10.1 Flintoff to Atapattu, one run, back of a length and on the off,
tucked to the on side for a single, Flintoff has his first bowl in
the match
10.2 Flintoff to Jayasuriya, no run, just short of a length and on the
pads, Jayasuriya is cramped for room and defends down the wicket
awkwardly
10.3 Flintoff to Jayasuriya, one run, short of a length and outside the
off, eased to third man with a horizontal bat
10.4 Flintoff to Atapattu, no run, back of a length and on the off,
defended carefully
10.5 Flintoff to Atapattu, no run, good length ball on the off, turned
to the onside wristily, no chance of a single though
10.6 Flintoff to Atapattu, no run, fuller and outside the off, Atapattu
goes back in def4ence and negotiates that ball\ carefully
End of over 11 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 77/1 (RR: 7.00)
A Flintoff 1-0-2-0 - Football Stand End
ST Jayasuriya 44* (39b 6x4 1x6) MS Atapattu 13* (23b 2x4)
11.1 Kirtley to Jayasuriya, two runs, low full toss outside the off,
pushed over covers
11.2 Kirtley to Jayasuriya, no run, on the lg side and slipping further
down, glance played and missed, off the pads to the keeper
11.3 Kirtley to Jayasuriya, SIX, right there in the slot on the off,
loose ball, errr silly ball rather, Jayasuriya picks that one up
cleanly and deposits it ionto the standsat square leg! HUGE six
that!
11.4 Kirtley to Jayasuriya, one run
11.5 Kirtley to Atapattu, no run, good length ball on the off, ddefended
carefully
11.6 Kirtley to Atapattu, one run, full and on the stumps, turned to the
on side for a single
End of over 12 (10 runs) Sri Lanka 87/1 (RR: 7.25)
RJ Kirtley 4-1-23-0 - Kirkstall Lane End
MS Atapattu 14* (25b 2x4) ST Jayasuriya 53* (43b 6x4 2x6)
12.1 Flintoff to Atapattu, one run, short and a bit of width, sedately
played down to third man
12.2 Flintoff to Jayasuriya, no run, Jayasuriay makes a lot of room for
himself backing down the leg side, banged in short, played at and
missed, good bowling
12.3 Flintoff to Jayasuriya, one run, full and outside the off, slashed
at, Collingwood at point dives, gets both hands to it but can't
hold on, great effort
12.4 Flintoff to Atapattu, no run
12.5 Flintoff to Atapattu, no run, just short of a good length and on
the off, defended carefully
12.6 Flintoff to Atapattu, no run
End of over 13 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 89/1 (RR: 6.85)
A Flintoff 2-0-4-0 - Football Stand End
ST Jayasuriya 54* (45b 6x4 2x6) MS Atapattu 15* (29b 2x4)
13.1 Kirtley to Jayasuriya, SIX, down the leg side and full, this is
really *not* the place to bowl to Jayasuriya, heavy bottom hand,
quick flick of the wrists, high bat speed and the ball lands five
rows back at square leg
13.2 Kirtley to Jayasuriya, two runs, and again whacked to the on side,
not quite timed though and there is a sweeper on the on side
13.3 Kirtley to Jayasuriya, wide: no run, down the track and a bit of
room from Jayasuriya, Kirtley sends it a bit wide, too wide for
umpire Mallender's liking
13.3 Kirtley to Jayasuriya, no run
13.4 Kirtley to Jayasuriya, legbye: FOUR, full and down the leg side,
flicked at and missed, off the pads and to the fine leg fence
13.5 Kirtley to Jayasuriya, no run
13.6 Kirtley to Jayasuriya, one run
End of over 14 (14 runs) Sri Lanka 103/1 (RR: 7.36)
RJ Kirtley 5-1-33-0 (1w) - Kirkstall Lane End
ST Jayasuriya 63* (51b 6x4 3x6) MS Atapattu 15* (29b 2x4)
14.1 Flintoff to Jayasuriya, one run
14.2 Flintoff to Atapattu, no run
14.3 Flintoff to Atapattu, no run, back of a length and on the pads,
played at and missed, off the pads to the on side
14.4 Flintoff to Atapattu, no run, just short of a length and on the
off, played down back down the wicket with a straight bat
14.5 Flintoff to Atapattu, one run, full and outside the off, Atapattu
opens the face of the bat and runs the ball to third man
14.6 Flintoff to Jayasuriya, one run, short ball on the pads, tapped to
the on side
End of over 15 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 106/1 (RR: 7.07)
A Flintoff 3-0-7-0 - Football Stand End
ST Jayasuriya 65* (53b 6x4 3x6) MS Atapattu 16* (33b 2x4)
Collingwood comes into the attack
15.1 Collingwood to Jayasuriya, two runs, full in length, on middle and
leg, picked up and hit in the air towards backward of square, one
bounce and to the fielder, couple of runs.
15.2 Collingwood to Jayasuriya, SIX, dear oh dear! high fulltoss outside
the off, smack! flat batted shot, it disappears over square leg
for a huge six, deluge of runs.
15.3 Collingwood to Jayasuriya, one run, worked away on the on side for
a single.
15.4 Collingwood to Atapattu, one run, pushed towards mid-on, quick
single.
15.5 Collingwood to Jayasuriya, one run, on the pads, tucked around the
corner.
15.6 Collingwood to Atapattu, one run, outside the off, played down to
third-man.
End of over 16 (12 runs) Sri Lanka 118/1 (RR: 7.38)
PD Collingwood 1-0-12-0 - Kirkstall Lane End
MS Atapattu 18* (35b 2x4) ST Jayasuriya 75* (57b 6x4 4x6)
Flintoff to continue, Atapattu is on strike.
16.1 Flintoff to Atapattu, OUT: GONE! fast delivery outside the off,
squares up the batsman, thick outside edge and through to Stewart
behind the stumps, Flintoff strikes! Rewarded for some brilliant
bowling under trying conditions.
Sri Lanka 118/2, Partnership of 92
MS Atapattu c Stewart b Flintoff 18 (36b 2x4 0x6)
ST Jayasuriya 75* (57b 6x4 4x6) A Flintoff 3.1-0-7-1
Mahela Jayawardene is the new batsman
16.2 Flintoff to Jayawardene, no run, ooooh! What an excellent delivery,
pace and bounce, just outside the off, plays and misses at this
one, almost took the outside edge.
16.3 Flintoff to Jayawardene, no run, gets right behind the line of this
one and defends.
16.4 Flintoff to Jayawardene, one run, angling in to the batsman,
shuffles across, tucks it around the corner for a single, is off
the mark now.
16.5 Flintoff to Jayasuriya, no run, yet another excellent delivery,
pitched in line with the leg stump on a good length, rising too,
Jayasuriya can only fend it down.
16.6 Flintoff to Jayasuriya, one run, another rising delivery, has
enough time to go back and fend it down towards the on side and
take a single, keeps strike too. End of a brilliant wicket-taking
over.
End of over 17 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 120/2 (RR: 7.06)
A Flintoff 4-0-9-1 - Football Stand End
ST Jayasuriya 76* (59b 6x4 4x6) DPMD Jayawardene 1* (3b)
Collingwood to continue.
17.1 Collingwood to Jayasuriya, one run, full in length, driven
straight, Collingwood gets a hand to it, just the single.
17.2 Collingwood to Jayawardene, one run, outside the off, opens the
face of the bat and runs it down to third-man for a single.
17.3 Collingwood to Jayasuriya, FOUR, what a shot! down the track and
lofted over mid-on, couple of bounces and over the ropes at long
on for four, powerfully hit.
17.4 Collingwood to Jayasuriya, one run, hit down the ground towards
long on.
17.5 Collingwood to Jayawardene, no run, just about on the of stump,
pushed in defence
17.6 Collingwood to Jayawardene, one run, squares up the batsman,
leading edge - flies just beyod the reach of the fielder at short
covers, just the single.
End of over 18 (8 runs) Sri Lanka 128/2 (RR: 7.11)
PD Collingwood 2-0-20-0 - Kirkstall Lane End
DPMD Jayawardene 3* (6b) ST Jayasuriya 82* (62b 7x4 4x6)
18.1 Flintoff to Jayawardene, one run, just short of a length and
outside the off, Jayawardene opens the face of the bat and runs
the ball down to third man
18.2 Flintoff to Jayasuriya, wide: no run, short and way down the leg
side, called wide
18.2 Flintoff to Jayasuriya, one run, short and climbing on Jayasuriya,
he moves across and parries the ball down to fine leg
18.3 Flintoff to Jayawardene, no run, full and on the off, Jayawardene
walks across the stumps and defends gracefully
18.4 Flintoff to Jayawardene, wide: no run, short and down the leg side
once more, left alone
18.4 Flintoff to Jayawardene, no run
18.5 Flintoff to Jayawardene, no run, good length ball on the off,
played down to point
18.6 Flintoff to Jayawardene, OUT: fullish and on the off, the ball
comes in a touch off the wicket, Jayawardene has his feet fixed,
like in cement, and drives at the ball with a huge gap between bat
and pad, the ball goes through the inviting gap and pegs the off
stump back
Sri Lanka 132/3, Partnership of 14
DPMD Jayawardene b Flintoff 4 (11b 0x4 0x6)
End of over 19 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 132/3 (RR: 6.95)
A Flintoff 5-0-13-2 (2w) - Football Stand End
ST Jayasuriya 83* (63b 7x4 4x6)
19.1 Collingwood to Jayasuriya, one run
19.2 Collingwood to Gunawardene, FOUR, full and outside the off,
Gunawardene leans across, gets in good position and drives the
ball effortlessly to the cover fence, cracking start
19.3 Collingwood to Gunawardene, wide: no run, down the leg side, wide
called
19.3 Collingwood to Gunawardene, one run
19.4 Collingwood to Jayasuriya, two runs
19.5 Collingwood to Jayasuriya, no run, just short of a length and on
the off, pushed firmly to short cover
19.6 Collingwood to Jayasuriya, one run, outside the off and good
length, sliced over the infield for a single
End of over 20 (10 runs) Sri Lanka 142/3 (RR: 7.10)
PD Collingwood 3-0-30-0 (1w) - Kirkstall Lane End
ST Jayasuriya 87* (67b 7x4 4x6) DA Gunawardene 5* (2b 1x4)
20.1 Flintoff to Jayasuriya, one run
20.2 Flintoff to Gunawardene, no run, good length ball just outside the
off, angling away with the arm, played at and missed, tentative
shot, good ball again
20.3 Flintoff to Gunawardene, no run, full once more and pushed wider
still, Gunawardene still goes after it and misses
20.4 Flintoff to Gunawardene, no run, fuller and on the off, bat to ball
for Gunawardene, punched to point, well fielded by Collingwood
20.5 Flintoff to Gunawardene, no run
20.6 Flintoff to Gunawardene, one run, on the pads, whipped to deep fine
leg
End of over 21 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 144/3 (RR: 6.86)
A Flintoff 6-0-15-2 (2w) - Football Stand End
DA Gunawardene 6* (7b 1x4) ST Jayasuriya 88* (68b 7x4 4x6)
21.1 Collingwood to Gunawardene, FOUR, fullish and on the off, hard
thump with a straight bat and the ball bets mid off with ease as a
gorgeous drive races to the fence
21.2 Collingwood to Gunawardene, legbye: one run
21.3 Collingwood to Jayasuriya, two runs, good length ball on the off,
chipped back past the bowler, lads safely
21.4 Collingwood to Jayasuriya, no run, short and a bit of width, big
cut played, off the inside edge to the off side
21.5 Collingwood to Jayasuriya, one run, full and far outside the off,
stroked to covers
21.6 Collingwood to Gunawardene, no run
End of over 22 (8 runs) Sri Lanka 152/3 (RR: 6.91)
PD Collingwood 4-0-37-0 (1w) - Kirkstall Lane End
ST Jayasuriya 91* (71b 7x4 4x6) DA Gunawardene 10* (10b 2x4)
22.1 Flintoff to Jayasuriya, no run, just back of a length and on the
pads, tickled down to the keeper
22.2 Flintoff to Jayasuriya, one run, full and outside the off,
Jayasuriya eases the ball down to third man
22.3 Flintoff to Gunawardene, no run, just short of a good length and on
the off, defended down with care
22.4 Flintoff to Gunawardene, two runs, good length ball outside the
off, punched wide of covers with an angled bat, good running lets
the batsmen get back for two
22.5 Flintoff to Gunawardene, no run, just back of a length and on the
pads, tapped down the wicket to the bowler
22.6 Flintoff to Gunawardene, no run, full and outside the off, airy
swish played, and missed, through to the keeper
End of over 23 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 155/3 (RR: 6.74)
A Flintoff 7-0-18-2 (2w) - Football Stand End
ST Jayasuriya 92* (73b 7x4 4x6) DA Gunawardene 12* (14b 2x4)
23.1 Collingwood to Jayasuriya, no run
23.2 Collingwood to Jayasuriya, SIX, slower ball on the off, one of
those, 'why're you playing marbles, son?" moments, picked up early
and pulled powerfully to the midwicket fence for SIX!
23.3 Collingwood to Jayasuriya, one run
23.4 Collingwood to Gunawardene, FOUR, in the slot and on the off,
Gunawardene shows the he can bat as well, clubbed back over the
bowler's head and the ball races away to the fence
23.5 Collingwood to Gunawardene, no run
23.6 Collingwood to Gunawardene, one run, full and on the pads, chipped
to the on side for a singlle
End of over 24 (12 runs) Sri Lanka 167/3 (RR: 6.96)
PD Collingwood 5-0-49-0 (1w) - Kirkstall Lane End
DA Gunawardene 17* (17b 3x4) ST Jayasuriya 99* (76b 7x4 5x6)
24.1 Irani to Gunawardene, two runs, short and Gunawardene goes for the
shot, pulled to deep midwicket
24.2 Irani to Gunawardene, one run
Jayasuriya on 99
24.3 Irani to Jayasuriya, no run, good length ball on the off, dabbed to
point
24.4 Irani to Jayasuriya, one run, back of a length, on the pads, tucked
to the on side, 100 off 78 balls, that's the fastest ODI century
on English soil, it's also the Lankan captain's 12th in ODIs. Well
played skipper!
24.5 Irani to Gunawardene, no run
Sri Lanka 171/4, Partnership of 39
DA Gunawardene run out (Hussain) 20 (20b 3x4 0x6)
24.6 Irani to Gunawardene, no run
End of over 25 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 171/3 (RR: 6.84)
RC Irani 1-0-4-0 - Football Stand End
ST Jayasuriya 100* (78b 7x4 5x6) DA Gunawardene 20* (21b 3x4)
Sri Lanka 171/4, Partnership of 39
DA Gunawardene run out (Hussain) 20 (21b 3x4 0x6)
25.1 Hoggard to Jayasuriya, two runs
25.2 Hoggard to Jayasuriya, one run
25.3 Hoggard to Chandana, FOUR, full and outside the off, Chandana has a
dart at it, off the edge and straight to the third man fence
25.4 Hoggard to Chandana, one run, just short of a length and on the
off, punched down to point, quick single stolen
25.5 Hoggard to Jayasuriya, FOUR, overpitched, outside the off, and
slashed to the third man fence
25.6 Hoggard to Jayasuriya, one run, back of a length and on the off,
chipped to the on side
End of over 26 (13 runs) Sri Lanka 184/4 (RR: 7.08)
MJ Hoggard 3-0-41-0 (4w) - Kirkstall Lane End
ST Jayasuriya 108* (82b 8x4 5x6) UDU Chandana 5* (2b 1x4)
26.1 Irani to Jayasuriya, legbye: one run
26.2 Irani to Chandana, FOUR, short ball on the off, Chandana plays a
big pull, off the edge, Stewart standing up misses it completely,
cheeky, streaky four
26.3 Irani to Chandana, SIX, nothing cheeky about this one, Chandana
goes back to a short one and hits the ball miles! classing long
handle slog over mid wicket
26.4 Irani to Chandana, one run, outside the off, deftly dabbed down to
third man
26.5 Irani to Jayasuriya, no run
26.6 Irani to Jayasuriya, no run, down the leg side, Stewart whips the
bails off in a flash as Jayasuriya flicks and misses, third umpire
called, replays show that Jayasuriya was in
End of over 27 (12 runs) Sri Lanka 196/4 (RR: 7.26)
RC Irani 2-0-15-0 - Football Stand End
UDU Chandana 16* (5b 2x4 1x6) ST Jayasuriya 108* (85b 8x4 5x6)
27.1 Hoggard to Chandana, one run
27.2 Hoggard to Jayasuriya, FOUR, just short of a length and on the
pads, Jayasuriya walks across his stumps and neatly scoops the
ball over the short fine leg fielder
27.3 Hoggard to Jayasuriya, OUT: just short of a good length and outside
the off, Jayasuriya has another big hit, can't get hold of it, the
ball goes straight up in the air and Kirtley makes no mistake with
the catch
Sri Lanka 201/5, Partnership of 30
ST Jayasuriya c Kirtley b Hoggard 112 (87b 9x4 5x6)
UDU Chandana 17* (6b 2x4 1x6) MJ Hoggard 3.3-0-46-1 (4w)
End of a tremendous innings from Jayasuriya, the fastest hundred in
England, the fastest hundred against England, 112 (87 balls) and
an entertaining 9 fours and 5 sixes in a sixxling ODI display
27.4 Hoggard to Chandana, FOUR, short and a bit of width, slashed hard
27.5 Hoggard to Chandana, (noball) no run
27.5 Hoggard to Chandana, one run
27.6 Hoggard to Arnold, one run, full and on the stumps, whipped away to
squarte leg for a single
End of over 28 (12 runs) Sri Lanka 208/5 (RR: 7.43)
MJ Hoggard 4-0-53-1 (4w 1nb) - Kirkstall Lane End
RP Arnold 1* (1b) UDU Chandana 22* (9b 3x4 1x6)
28.1 Irani to Arnold, one run
28.2 Irani to Chandana, FOUR, full and on the stumps, Chandana makes
room for himself and clouts the ball to the cover fence, superb
shot that
28.3 Irani to Chandana, three runs, full and on the off, Chandana gives
that a fair whack, getting right under it though, the ball goes
really high up and although a fielder gets to it near the ropes,
can't quite catch it. That's 1000 ODI runs for Chandana
28.4 Irani to Arnold, no run
28.5 Irani to Arnold, two runs, good length ball on the off, stroked to
long off, Trescothick fumbles and a brace the result
28.6 Irani to Arnold, two runs
End of over 29 (12 runs) Sri Lanka 220/5 (RR: 7.59)
RC Irani 3-0-27-0 - Football Stand End
UDU Chandana 29* (11b 4x4 1x6) RP Arnold 6* (5b)
Gough back into the attack
29.1 Gough to Chandana, one run, full and on the off, driven, the ball
goes off the pads to the off side, quick single stolen
29.2 Gough to Arnold, one run, fullish and on the off, Arnold drives,
off the edge the ball flies through covers
29.3 Gough to Chandana, wide: one run, short and down the leg side, pull
played and missed, wide called anyway
29.3 Gough to Arnold, one run, slower ball on the legs, flicked away
nicely to square leg
29.4 Gough to Chandana, OUT: full, on the off, late reverse swing brings
the ball back in, that's why Gough is here, classic ball to the
tail ender, trapped absolutely plumb in front
Sri Lanka 225/6, Partnership of 24
UDU Chandana lbw b Gough 30 (13b 4x4 1x6)
RP Arnold 8* (7b) D Gough 5.4-0-35-2 (4w 2nb)
29.5 Gough to Vaas, no run, full and on the off, poked at, off the edge
to the off side
29.6 Gough to Vaas, no run, slower ball on the pads, played at and
missed
End of over 30 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 225/6 (RR: 7.50)
D Gough 6-0-35-2 (4w 2nb) - Kirkstall Lane End
RP Arnold 8* (7b) WPUJC Vaas 0* (2b)
30.1 Kirtley to Arnold, legbye: one run, full and striaght, played at
and missed, appeal for lbw, turned down
30.2 Kirtley to Vaas, one run
30.3 Kirtley to Arnold, no run, full and on the off, driven back to the
bowler
30.4 Kirtley to Arnold, one run
30.5 Kirtley to Vaas, one run
30.6 Kirtley to Arnold, one run
End of over 31 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 230/6 (RR: 7.42)
RJ Kirtley 6-1-37-0 (1w) - Football Stand End
RP Arnold 10* (11b) WPUJC Vaas 2* (4b)
31.1 Gough to Arnold, one run, full and on the sticks, played back past
the bowler
31.2 Gough to Vaas, two runs, full and on the stumps, Vaas plays the
ball back over the bowler's head for a brace
31.3 Gough to Vaas, OUT: full, straight, and slow, very slow, great
change of pace, Vaas goes for a massive agricultural hoick, the
stroke is completed before the ball gets there, clean bowled!
Sri Lanka 233/7, Partnership of 8
WPUJC Vaas b Gough 4 (6b 0x4 0x6)
RP Arnold 11* (12b) D Gough 6.3-0-38-3 (4w 2nb)
31.4 Gough to Sangakkara, one run, full and on the stumps, Sangakkara
gives himself some room and chips the ball over the infield
31.5 Gough to Arnold, FOUR, low full toss outside the off, Arnold waits
on that till the last moment and wristily caresses the ball away
to the deep midwicket fence with his newfangled Woodworm Wand
31.6 Gough to Arnold, two runs, pushed to the on side, quick running,
the throw is fired in from the deep, Arnold dives his way in
End of over 32 (10 runs) Sri Lanka 240/7 (RR: 7.50)
D Gough 7-0-45-3 (4w 2nb) - Kirkstall Lane End
KC Sangakkara 1* (1b) RP Arnold 17* (14b 1x4)
Sri Lanka end on a massive 240/7 in 32 overs
Hussain would be disappointed after putting the opposition in
All credit to Jayasuriya who made 112 (87 balls, 9 fours, 5 sixes)
and took his team to this score
A lovely cameo from Chandana in the middle order kept the momentum
going
For England Flintoff 2/18 from 7 overs was the pick of the bowlers
Hoggaard and Collingwood were both decimated, the former going for
53 off 4 overs while the latter conceded 49 runs from 5 overs
Join us again in 10 minutes or so for the start of the England
innings
Match State: Innings Break
TRemendous game on our hands here. Sri Lanka have posted 240/7 in
32 overs. If England can chase this total it will be a famous
victory
The players are on and here we go!
0.1 Vaas to Trescothick, one run, on the pads, worked to the on side,
England are on their way
0.2 Vaas to Knight, no run, just short of a length and outside the off,
played to point
0.3 Vaas to Knight, no run, just short of a length and on the stumps,
played to the on side and missed, off the pads to the on side
0.4 Vaas to Knight, OUT: full and on the off, Knight pushes back down
the wicket, Vaas charges through in his followthrough, dives and
acrobatically pulls off a spectacular caught and bowled! England
have lost their first wicket
England 1/1, Partnership of 1
NV Knight c & b Vaas 0 (3b 0x4 0x6)
ME Trescothick 1* (1b) WPUJC Vaas 0.4-0-1-1
Irani promoted up the order
0.5 Vaas to Irani, no run, just short of a length and on the off,
pushed to short covers
0.6 Vaas to Irani, no run, full and on the off, played back to the
bowler
End of over 1 (1 run) England 1/1 (RR: 1.00 RRR: 240/31 = 7.74)
WPUJC Vaas 1-0-1-1 - Football Stand End
ME Trescothick 1* (1b) RC Irani 0* (2b)
Zoysa from the Kirkstall Lane End
1.1 Zoysa to Trescothick, three runs, full and on the off, stroked past
mid off with good control
1.2 Zoysa to Irani, no run, back fo a length and on the pads, flicked
to square leg
1.3 Zoysa to Irani, no run, just short of a length and outside the off,
punched down into the ground, the ball bounces high to covers
where Sangakkara leaps and fields
1.4 Zoysa to Irani, (noball) one run, short of a length, on the off,
pace and bounce, edged, dropped by the keeper and a no-ball, it's
all happening!
1.4 Zoysa to Trescothick, FOUR, full and outside the off, slashed to
third man, Atapattu runs across and fields but can't help treading
on the ropes
1.5 Zoysa to Trescothick, no run
1.6 Zoysa to Trescothick, no run
End of over 2 (9 runs) England 10/1 (RR: 5.00 RRR: 231/30 = 7.70)
DNT Zoysa 1-0-9-0 (1nb) - Kirkstall Lane End
RC Irani 1* (5b) ME Trescothick 8* (5b 1x4)
2.1 Vaas to Irani, no run, full and on the of, late inwing from Vaas,
played awkwardly to the on side
2.2 Vaas to Irani, FOUR, full and on the off, Irani sees it early and
smacks it over mid on, one, two bounces and over the ropes
2.3 Vaas to Irani, FOUR, full and on the off, crashed powerfully on the
up through covers, cracking shot that
2.4 Vaas to Irani, no run, full and on the off with a bit of late
inwing, driven hard but straight to mid off
2.5 Vaas to Irani, wide: no run, full and down the leg side, called
wide
2.5 Vaas to Irani, no run, just short of a length and on the off,
punched off the back foot to covers
2.6 Vaas to Irani, no run, back of a length and on the pads, played
down to short fine leg
End of over 3 (9 runs) England 19/1 (RR: 6.33 RRR: 222/29 = 7.66)
WPUJC Vaas 2-0-10-1 (1w) - Football Stand End
ME Trescothick 8* (5b 1x4) RC Irani 9* (11b 2x4)
3.1 Zoysa to Trescothick, one run, full and outside the off, slanted
down to third man
3.2 Zoysa to Irani, no run, just short of a good length and outside the
off, punched off the back foot to covers
3.3 Zoysa to Irani, legbye: one run
3.4 Zoysa to Trescothick, no run, just short of a good length and on
the off, good pace and bounce, played at and missed, just past the
bat to the keeper
3.5 Zoysa to Trescothick, no run, and once again, just short of a
length, outside the off, played at and missed
3.6 Zoysa to Trescothick, (noball) no run, full and on the off, jabbed
just wide of short third man
3.6 Zoysa to Trescothick, no run
End of over 4 (3 runs) England 22/1 (RR: 5.50 RRR: 219/28 = 7.82)
DNT Zoysa 2-0-11-0 (2nb) - Kirkstall Lane End
RC Irani 9* (13b 2x4) ME Trescothick 9* (10b 1x4)
4.1 Vaas to Irani, no run, good length ball on the stumps, shapiing in
late, defended back down the wicket
4.2 Vaas to Irani, one run, full and on the off, punched off the back
foot to mid off
4.3 Vaas to Trescothick, FOUR, fullish and outside the off, Trescothick
pokes at it, off the edge, the ball drops just short of
Gunawardene, he strangely ducks out of the way at slip!
4.4 Vaas to Trescothick, no run
4.5 Vaas to Trescothick, FOUR, good length ball on the off, Trescothick
comes down the track and smacks the ball over covers, super shot!
4.6 Vaas to Trescothick, two runs
End of over 5 (11 runs) England 33/1 (RR: 6.60 RRR: 208/27 = 7.70)
WPUJC Vaas 3-0-21-1 (1w) - Football Stand End
RC Irani 10* (15b 2x4) ME Trescothick 19* (14b 3x4)
5.1 Zoysa to Irani, one run, good length ball on the off, driven just
wide of the man at covers, quick single taken
5.2 Zoysa to Trescothick, FOUR, short and on the stumps, quick
delivery, good bounce surprises Ttrescothick, top edge off the
pull runs away to the fence
5.3 Zoysa to Trescothick, one run
5.4 Zoysa to Irani, two runs, short and outside the off, Irani gets
under it and chops the ball uppishly to third man
5.5 Zoysa to Irani, no run, fuller and on the off, tucked to the on
side but straight to midwicket
5.6 Zoysa to Irani, FOUR, down the leg side, straying here is Zoysa,
Irani elegantly flicks the ball away to the on side fence, neat
shot that
End of over 6 (12 runs) England 45/1 (RR: 7.50 RRR: 196/26 = 7.54)
DNT Zoysa 3-0-23-0 (2nb) - Kirkstall Lane End
ME Trescothick 24* (16b 4x4) RC Irani 17* (19b 3x4)
6.1 Vaas to Trescothick, no run, just short of a length and outside the
off, played down towards third man with an angled bat, good diving
save at short third man denies the batsmen a single
6.2 Vaas to Trescothick, one run, fullish and slanting into the pads,
flicked to the on side for an easy single
6.3 Vaas to Irani, one run, good length ball outside the off, driven on
the up just wide of mid off
6.4 Vaas to Trescothick, one run, full and outside the off, coming in
with the arm, Trescothick makes room and chops at the ball, off
the edge down to third man, just a single
6.5 Vaas to Irani, no run, full and outside the off, massive slash
played at, passed the edge and too the keeper
6.6 Vaas to Irani, FOUR, over covers in fine style, the ball just
trickles over the ropes
End of over 7 (7 runs) England 52/1 (RR: 7.43 RRR: 189/25 = 7.56)
WPUJC Vaas 4-0-28-1 (1w) - Football Stand End
ME Trescothick 26* (19b 4x4) RC Irani 22* (22b 4x4)
7.1 Zoysa to Trescothick, two runs, back of a length, down the leg
side, flicked to fine leg
7.2 Zoysa to Trescothick, FOUR, full and on the off and Trescothick
takes full toll of the length, driven fiercely throguh midwicket
7.3 Zoysa to Trescothick, one run, back of a length and on the pads,
tucked to the on side
7.4 Zoysa to Irani, (noball) FOUR, full and outside the off, Irani
launches into a fierce drive that beats mid off, superb shot
7.4 Zoysa to Irani, one run
7.5 Zoysa to Trescothick, no run, full and on the pads, played and
missed
7.6 Zoysa to Trescothick, FOUR, short ball, don't bowl there to
Trescothcik, he rocks back and pulls the ball in cracking fashion,
one bounce and over the ropes at midwicket
End of over 8 (17 runs) England 69/1 (RR: 8.62 RRR: 172/24 = 7.17)
DNT Zoysa 4-0-40-0 (3nb) - Kirkstall Lane End
RC Irani 27* (24b 5x4) ME Trescothick 37* (24b 6x4)
8.1 Vaas to Irani, no run, short of a length and on the pads, defended
to the on side
8.2 Vaas to Irani, no run
8.3 Vaas to Irani, no run, full, straight, swinging in late, good
yorker from Vaas, well dug out, well bowled, well negotiated
8.4 Vaas to Irani, OUT: full and just outside the off, the ball holds
its line, Irani goes for the big hit, the ball goes off the toe of
the bat and flies straight up in the air, Jayawardene gets under
the steepler and despite the snow on the ball, takes the catch
England 69/2, Partnership of 68
RC Irani c Jayawardene b Vaas 27 (28b 5x4 0x6)
ME Trescothick 37* (24b 6x4) WPUJC Vaas 4.4-0-28-2 (1w)
Flintoff is the new batsman
8.5 Vaas to Trescothick, one run, good length ball outrside the off,
played down to third man
8.6 Vaas to Flintoff, no run, back of a length and on the off, defended
carefully off the back foot
End of over 9 (1 run) England 70/2 (RR: 7.78 RRR: 171/23 = 7.43)
WPUJC Vaas 5-0-29-2 (1w) - Football Stand End
ME Trescothick 38* (25b 6x4) A Flintoff 0* (1b)
Arnold into the attack, this is an interesting move
9.1 Arnold to Trescothick, one run, played to deep midwicket
9.2 Arnold to Flintoff, one run, flat and on the stumps, punched to
long on off the back foot
9.3 Arnold to Trescothick, one run, short and on the pads, whipped away
to the sweeper on the leg side fence
9.4 Arnold to Flintoff, no run, another flat off break, stroked to
short midwicket
9.5 Arnold to Flintoff, two runs, on the pads, flicked to deep square
leg, good running,. fielder under pressure fumbles
9.6 Arnold to Flintoff, FOUR, slow sweep out, the ball races to the
midwicket fence
End of over 10 (9 runs) England 79/2 (RR: 7.90 RRR: 162/22 = 7.36)
RP Arnold 1-0-9-0 - Kirkstall Lane End
ME Trescothick 40* (27b 6x4) A Flintoff 7* (5b 1x4)
10.1 Fernando to Trescothick, wide: no run, full and atrociously wide,
called a wide
10.1 Fernando to Trescothick, no run, short and a bit of width, punbched
to point
10.2 Fernando to Trescothick, one run, short ball on the off, played
down to third man with an angled bat
10.3 Fernando to Flintoff, SIX, short ball, absolute cracker of a pull
from Irani, he sights the ball well and helps it way back into the
stands at deep backward square
10.4 Fernando to Flintoff, no run, fuller than the previous ball and
just oiutside the off, cut played and missed
10.5 Fernando to Flintoff, no run
10.6 Fernando to Flintoff, no run, short of a length and outside the
off, played and missed
End of over 11 (8 runs) England 87/2 (RR: 7.91 RRR: 154/21 = 7.33)
CRD Fernando 1-0-8-0 (1w) - Football Stand End
ME Trescothick 41* (29b 6x4) A Flintoff 13* (9b 1x4 1x6)
Apologies, we said earlier that Irani played the dramatic six,
dazzled by the power of the shot, it was actually 'Freddy'
Flintoff who executred the stroke!
11.1 Arnold to Trescothick, wide: no run, down the leg side, wide
11.1 Arnold to Trescothick, one run, on the pads, whacked hard at
midwicket, Gunawardene gets fingers to it but can't catch it
11.2 Arnold to Flintoff, FOUR, well flighted and outside the off
Flintoff comes down the track and smashes the ball to the long on
fence
11.3 Arnold to Flintoff, two runs
11.4 Arnold to Flintoff, one run, full and on the pads, driven hard to
long on
11.5 Arnold to Trescothick, one run, quick and flat, driven to long off
11.6 Arnold to Flintoff, OUT: tossed up a bit, Flintoff takes the bait,
smacks the ball to the on side, once again it's Jayawardene who
pockets the catch. Perhaps Jayasuriya's tactic of bowling Arnold
early is working? We'll see
England 97/3, Partnership of 28
A Flintoff c Jayawardene b Arnold 20 (13b 2x4 1x6)
End of over 12 (10 runs) England 97/3 (RR: 8.08 RRR: 144/20 = 7.20)
RP Arnold 2-0-19-1 (1w) - Kirkstall Lane End
ME Trescothick 43* (31b 6x4)
12.1 Fernando to Hussain, wide: no run, just short of a length and down
the leg side, called a wide
12.1 Fernando to Hussain, no run, full and on the off, coming in with
the arm, defended carefully by Hussain
12.2 Fernando to Hussain, OUT: short ball on the pads, pulled, nowhere
near in position to play the shot is the England skipper, the ball
goes straight down the throat of Gunawardene on the leg side fence
England 98/4, Partnership of 1
N Hussain c Gunawardene b Fernando 0 (2b 0x4 0x6)
ME Trescothick 43* (31b 6x4) CRD Fernando 1.2-0-9-1 (2w)
12.3 Fernando to Trescothick, one run
12.4 Fernando to Thorpe, (noball) no run, short and quick, ducked under
by Thorpe
12.4 Fernando to Thorpe, no run, slower one outside the off, played at
and missed
12.5 Fernando to Thorpe, no run, another short one, pulled at and missed
12.6 Fernando to Thorpe, FOUR, good length ball just outside the off,
played at, inside edge, the ball goes just past the stumps,
streaky boundary to fine leg
End of over 13 (7 runs) England 104/4 (RR: 8.00 RRR: 137/19 = 7.21)
CRD Fernando 2-0-15-1 (2w 1nb) - Football Stand End
ME Trescothick 44* (32b 6x4) GP Thorpe 4* (4b 1x4)
13.1 Arnold to Trescothick, no run, short and flat, played down to short
fine leg
13.2 Arnold to Trescothick, one run
13.3 Arnold to Thorpe, one run, full and on the pads, eased to deep
midwicket
13.4 Arnold to Trescothick, two runs, on the pads, swept to the man on
the fence at deep backward square leg
13.5 Arnold to Trescothick, one run, on the pads, Trescothick comes down
the track and drives past the bowler
13.6 Arnold to Thorpe, one run
End of over 14 (6 runs) England 110/4 (RR: 7.86 RRR: 131/18 = 7.28)
RP Arnold 3-0-25-1 (1w) - Kirkstall Lane End
GP Thorpe 6* (6b 1x4) ME Trescothick 48* (36b 6x4)
14.1 Fernando to Thorpe, one run
14.2 Fernando to Trescothick, no run
14.3 Fernando to Trescothick, one run
14.4 Fernando to Thorpe, two runs
14.5 Fernando to Thorpe, one run, back of a length and on the off,
played down to third man
14.6 Fernando to Trescothick, FOUR, just short of a length and on the
off, Trescothick leans inside the line of the ball and runs the
ball off the face of the bat very fine, that's a breezy fifty!
End of over 15 (9 runs) England 119/4 (RR: 7.93 RRR: 122/17 = 7.18)
CRD Fernando 3-0-24-1 (2w 1nb) - Football Stand End
GP Thorpe 10* (9b 1x4) ME Trescothick 53* (39b 7x4)
15.1 Arnold to Thorpe, FOUR, well flighted and outside the off, reverse
swept efficiently to the third man fence
15.2 Arnold to Thorpe, no run
15.3 Arnold to Thorpe, legbye: two runs, reverse sweep again, missed,
off the pad
15.4 Arnold to Thorpe, one run, tucked away to square leg, two quick
runs attempted, the throw comes in strong and accurate, bails are
whipped off, close! third umpire called for
England 126/5, Partnership of 28
GP Thorpe run out (Sangakkara) 15 (13b 2x4 0x6)
15.5 Arnold to Collingwood, no run
15.6 Arnold to Collingwood, no run
End of over 16 (7 runs) England 126/5 (RR: 7.88 RRR: 115/16 = 7.19)
RP Arnold 4-0-30-1 (1w) - Kirkstall Lane End
ME Trescothick 53* (39b 7x4) PD Collingwood 0* (2b)
Chandana into the attack
16.1 Chandana to Trescothick, wide: three runs, rank long hop wide,
beats the keeper
16.1 Chandana to Collingwood, no run, back of a length and on the off,
punched to covers
16.2 Chandana to Collingwood, one run
16.3 Chandana to Trescothick, wide: no run, yet another wide, this wont
please the captain
16.3 Chandana to Trescothick, no run
16.4 Chandana to Trescothick, two runs, back fo a length and on the
pads, tickled fine
16.5 Chandana to Trescothick, no run, swept to short fine leg
16.6 Chandana to Trescothick, one run, on the off, spinning in, driven
just wide of mid on with a straight bat
End of over 17 (9 runs) England 135/5 (RR: 7.94 RRR: 106/15 = 7.07)
UDU Chandana 1-0-9-0 (2w) - Football Stand End
ME Trescothick 56* (43b 7x4) PD Collingwood 1* (4b)
17.1 Arnold to Trescothick, FOUR, full and down the leg side, this is
poor poor stuff, easily whipped away to deep fine leg
17.2 Arnold to Trescothick, one run
17.3 Arnold to Collingwood, two runs, full and on the pads, driven to
deep midwicket
17.4 Arnold to Collingwood, one run
17.5 Arnold to Trescothick, FOUR, full and outside the off, Trescothick
gives himself room and plays inside out through covers, great
shot!
17.6 Arnold to Trescothick, no run
End of over 18 (12 runs) England 147/5 (RR: 8.17 RRR: 94/14 = 6.71)
RP Arnold 5-0-42-1 (1w) - Kirkstall Lane End
PD Collingwood 4* (6b) ME Trescothick 65* (47b 9x4)
18.1 Chandana to Collingwood, no run, full and on the off, defended
18.2 Chandana to Collingwood, one run
18.3 Chandana to Trescothick, one run, full and on the off, flicked to
deep mid on
18.4 Chandana to Collingwood, two runs
18.5 Chandana to Collingwood, one run
18.6 Chandana to Trescothick, one run, well flighted and on the off,
swept hard to deep midwicket
End of over 19 (6 runs) England 153/5 (RR: 8.05 RRR: 88/13 = 6.77)
UDU Chandana 2-0-15-0 (2w) - Football Stand End
ME Trescothick 67* (49b 9x4) PD Collingwood 8* (10b)
19.1 Jayasuriya to Trescothick, no run, full and flat, played back to
the bowler
19.2 Jayasuriya to Trescothick, FOUR, again fured in and flat, cut late
and hard to the third man fence
19.3 Jayasuriya to Trescothick, no run
19.4 Jayasuriya to Trescothick, one run
19.5 Jayasuriya to Collingwood, one run, well flighted and on the
stumps, reverse swept to short fine
19.6 Jayasuriya to Trescothick, one run
End of over 20 (7 runs) England 160/5 (RR: 8.00 RRR: 81/12 = 6.75)
ST Jayasuriya 1-0-7-0 - Kirkstall Lane End
ME Trescothick 73* (54b 10x4) PD Collingwood 9* (11b)
20.1 Chandana to Trescothick, two runs, low full toss on the off, driven
well to deep midwicket where Atapattu slides and fields
20.2 Chandana to Trescothick, FOUR, full and on the off, hammered
through midwicket another great shot
20.3 Chandana to Trescothick, no run
20.4 Chandana to Trescothick, one run, stroked to long off for an easy
single
20.5 Chandana to Collingwood, one run
20.6 Chandana to Trescothick, two runs, another neatly executed swat to
the on side, a brace the result
End of over 21 (10 runs) England 170/5 (RR: 8.10 RRR: 71/11 = 6.45)
UDU Chandana 3-0-25-0 (2w) - Football Stand End
PD Collingwood 10* (12b) ME Trescothick 82* (59b 11x4)
21.1 Jayasuriya to Collingwood, one run, full and on the pads, stroked
neatly to long on
21.2 Jayasuriya to Trescothick, OUT: tossed up a bit more, Trescothick
goes for the big hit over the on side, but can only find Vaas at
long on, this is a key wicket, end of a tremendous innings!
England 171/6, Partnership of 45
ME Trescothick c Vaas b Jayasuriya 82 (60b 11x4 0x6)
PD Collingwood 11* (13b) ST Jayasuriya 1.2-0-8-1
21.3 Jayasuriya to Collingwood, one run
21.4 Jayasuriya to Stewart, no run, well flighted, slower and on the
off, defended to point
21.5 Jayasuriya to Stewart, one run, flat and on the stumps, Stewart
comes down the track and drives inside out to long off
21.6 Jayasuriya to Collingwood, no run
End of over 22 (3 runs) England 173/6 (RR: 7.86 RRR: 68/10 = 6.80)
ST Jayasuriya 2-0-10-1 - Kirkstall Lane End
AJ Stewart 1* (2b) PD Collingwood 12* (15b)
22.1 Chandana to Stewart, no run, full and on the off, driven to the on
side, fielded by the bowler
22.2 Chandana to Stewart, no run
22.3 Chandana to Stewart, one run, tossed up and on the off, Stewart
once more comes down the wicket and drives to long off
22.4 Chandana to Collingwood, no run, defended
22.5 Chandana to Collingwood, two runs, short a bit wide and flat, cut
hard ot the man on the opff side fence
22.6 Chandana to Collingwood, one run
End of over 23 (4 runs) England 177/6 (RR: 7.70 RRR: 64/9 = 7.11)
UDU Chandana 4-0-29-0 (2w) - Football Stand End
PD Collingwood 15* (18b) AJ Stewart 2* (5b)
23.1 Jayasuriya to Collingwood, one run, tossed up and outside the off,
swept delicately to deep fine leg
23.2 Jayasuriya to Stewart, FOUR, well flighted and outside the off,
down the track, inside out, BANG! Stewart bludgeons that through
covers!
23.3 Jayasuriya to Stewart, one run, stroked to long on
23.4 Jayasuriya to Collingwood, no run, on the stumps, defended
23.5 Jayasuriya to Collingwood, one run, on the pads and full, tucked to
fine leg
23.6 Jayasuriya to Stewart, no run, well flighted and on the stumps,
defended carefully
End of over 24 (7 runs) England 184/6 (RR: 7.67 RRR: 57/8 = 7.12)
ST Jayasuriya 3-0-17-1 - Kirkstall Lane End
PD Collingwood 17* (21b) AJ Stewart 7* (8b 1x4)
24.1 Chandana to Collingwood, one run
24.2 Chandana to Stewart, no run, short of a length and outside the off,
chopped to point
24.3 Chandana to Stewart, SIX, tossed up, on the stumps - mistake for
Chandana, down the track comes Stewart, timed perfectly back over
the bowler's head, huge hit!
24.4 Chandana to Stewart, no run
24.5 Chandana to Stewart, FOUR, down the leg side, some more rubbish
from Chandana, Stewart takes out the trash, perfect sweep played
really fine and the fielders have no chance
24.6 Chandana to Stewart, no run
End of over 25 (11 runs) England 195/6 (RR: 7.80 RRR: 46/7 = 6.57)
UDU Chandana 5-0-40-0 (2w) - Football Stand End
PD Collingwood 18* (22b) AJ Stewart 17* (13b 2x4 1x6)
Vaas back into the attack
25.1 Vaas to Collingwood, FOUR, short ball on the pads, Collingwood
anticipates this, gets in position early and pulls the ball
magnificently to the aquare leg fence
25.2 Vaas to Collingwood, one run, fuller and on the off, defended past
point
25.3 Vaas to Stewart, one run, back of a length and outside the off,
punched past mid off
25.4 Vaas to Collingwood, two runs, short again and a bit of width, cut
hard to backward point
25.5 Vaas to Collingwood, no run
25.6 Vaas to Collingwood, two runs, full and outside the off, slanted to
third man for an easy couple
End of over 26 (10 runs) England 205/6 (RR: 7.88 RRR: 36/6 = 6.00)
WPUJC Vaas 6-0-39-2 (1w) - Kirkstall Lane End
AJ Stewart 18* (14b 2x4 1x6) PD Collingwood 27* (27b 1x4)
England picking up the pace beautifully here. Has been a model run
chase. They must go on to win from this position
Fernando into the attack
26.1 Fernando to Stewart, FOUR, full and wide, Stewart's Birthday is
April 8th but Fernando decides an early present is in oprder,
smashed to the point fence
26.2 Fernando to Stewart, no run, fullish and on the off, stroked to
point
26.3 Fernando to Stewart, no run, good length ball on the off, defended
carefully to point
26.4 Fernando to Stewart, no run, short and a bit quicker, played at and
missed
26.5 Fernando to Stewart, one run, a bit of width outside the off again,
played down to third man for an easy single
26.6 Fernando to Collingwood, no run, quick one on the off, Collingwood
surprised by the pace and bounce plays and misses
End of over 27 (5 runs) England 210/6 (RR: 7.78 RRR: 31/5 = 6.20)
CRD Fernando 4-0-29-1 (2w 1nb) - Football Stand End
AJ Stewart 23* (19b 3x4 1x6) PD Collingwood 27* (28b 1x4)
Zoysa now comes into the attack
27.1 Zoysa to Stewart, two runs, full and outside the off, Stewart plays
the ball down to third man with an angled bat
27.2 Zoysa to Stewart, one run, low full toss outside the off, driven
inside out through covers
27.3 Zoysa to Collingwood, FOUR, full and on the pads, Collingwood comes
down the track, gets to the pitch of the ball and flicks
effortlessly past mid on, amazing shot that
27.4 Zoysa to Collingwood, one run, back of a length and outside the
off, played past poitn
27.5 Zoysa to Stewart, (noball) one run, short and on the pads, pulled
to the on side, single taken and one more as it's a no-ball,
shoddy stuff this
27.5 Zoysa to Collingwood, two runs, short of a length and outside the
off, played down to third man, great running once more
27.6 Zoysa to Collingwood, no run, quick ball just outside the off,
played at and missed
End of over 28 (12 runs) England 222/6 (RR: 7.93 RRR: 19/4 = 4.75)
DNT Zoysa 5-0-52-0 (4nb) - Kirkstall Lane End
AJ Stewart 27* (22b 3x4 1x6) PD Collingwood 34* (32b 2x4)
28.1 Fernando to Stewart, FOUR, short and a bit of width, Stewart walks
into the shot, spanks the ball through covers, that is an
incredible shot, oit absolutely raced to the cover fence
28.2 Fernando to Stewart, one run
28.3 Fernando to Collingwood, one run
28.4 Fernando to Stewart, no run, short ball outside the off, Stewart
goes for the pull and misses
28.5 Fernando to Stewart, one run, on the pads and full, flicked to deep
midwicket
28.6 Fernando to Collingwood, no run, short and a bit of width,
Collingwood comes down the track and has a swat, no need fpor this
sort of thing now, through to the keeper
End of over 29 (7 runs) England 229/6 (RR: 7.90 RRR: 12/3 = 4.00)
CRD Fernando 5-0-36-1 (2w 1nb) - Football Stand End
AJ Stewart 33* (26b 4x4 1x6) PD Collingwood 35* (34b 2x4)
Jayasuriya brings himself on
29.1 Jayasuriya to Stewart, FOUR, tossed up and outside the off, Stewart
comes down the track and laces the ball through covers, this is
terrific hitting from the oldest member of this England side
29.2 Jayasuriya to Stewart, one run
29.3 Jayasuriya to Collingwood, three runs, short and wide, cut hard and
late past the man at point
29.4 Jayasuriya to Stewart, no run, full and on the off, defended
29.5 Jayasuriya to Stewart, no run, again full and straight, defended
29.6 Jayasuriya to Stewart, no run, again on the off and full, defended
End of over 30 (8 runs) England 237/6 (RR: 7.90 RRR: 4/2 = 2.00)
ST Jayasuriya 4-0-25-1 - Kirkstall Lane End
PD Collingwood 38* (35b 2x4) AJ Stewart 38* (31b 5x4 1x6)
30.1 Fernando to Collingwood, OUT: full and straight, Collingwood
misses, Fernando hits, too little, too late, but there's the
breakthrough, Collingwood has played a good hand here
England 237/7, Partnership of 66
PD Collingwood b Fernando 38 (36b 2x4 0x6)
AJ Stewart 38* (31b 5x4 1x6) CRD Fernando 5.1-0-36-2 (2w 1nb)
30.2 Fernando to Gough, no run, full and straight, another attempted
yorker, well dug out
30.3 Fernando to Gough, wide: no run, full and down the leg side, this
is fairly ordinary with just 4 runs needed, spectra-wide called by
Bucknow
30.3 Fernando to Gough, no run, short and a bit of width, Gough plays an
airy chop, and misses, through to the keeper
30.4 Fernando to Gough, no run, and another short one, perfectly
pitched, 'smell the leather Goughie' says Fernando, one bouncer
for the over says the umpire, Gough barely sways out opf the way
30.5 Fernando to Gough, no run, down leg side, off the pad though, not a
wide
30.6 Fernando to Gough, one run, back of a length and outside the off,
Gough plays the ball past short covers and takes a single, and
keeps the strike
End of over 31 (2 runs) England 239/7 (RR: 7.71 RRR: 2/1 = 2.00)
CRD Fernando 6-0-38-2 (3w 1nb) - Football Stand End
D Gough 1* (5b) AJ Stewart 38* (31b 5x4 1x6)
Zoysa bowls the last over, England need 2 to win
31.1 Zoysa to Gough, no run, full, just outside the off, slanting away
from the right hander, big heave, nothing but air, Gough not
thinking too well here
31.2 Zoysa to Gough, two runs, good length ball on the off, Gough carves
the ball past mid off and the home boy hits the winnign runs at
Headingley!
Bad luck Sri Lanka but England were better on the day. Dazzling
hundred from Jayasuriya apart, none of the bowlers impressed
England on the other hand chased 241 in fine style
The main man Trescothick with 82 was his usual efficient self
Knight and Hussain bagged ducks but everyone else contributed.
Irani 27, Flintoff 20, Thorpe 15 and Stewart and Collingwood with
38 apiece all scored briskly
It's been a terrific day's cricket at Headingley, action packed all
the way
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