Match State: Day 1 start scheduled for 11am local time (10am GMT)
Good Morning!
Welcome to Lord's for the first Test match of the English summer.
England start the summer with a three-test-match npower series
against Sri Lanka.
This will be followed with a triangular ODI series, which will
involve England, Sri Lanka and India.
After the Natwest ODI Series, England and India will play four Test
matches.
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There is something special about Test matches being played at
Lord's, headquarters of world cricket.
This is the 103rd Test match to be played at Lord's, of the 102
played so far - 63 produced results and 39 were drawn.
The only neutral Test match to be played at Lord's, Australia beat
South Africa by ten wickets in 1912.
81 times, the captain winning the toss first - decided to bat
first. Interestingly, in all the four previous Test matches - it
has been the other way around.
In the last seven Test matches in five years, only Nasser Hussain
chose to bat first against New Zealand in July 1999 - and lost the
Test by nine wickets!
The last six Test matches played here have produced results and the
Test starting today one should also provide one.
England have won 37 Tests at Lord's and lost 25 times, 39 Tests
were drawn.
The best bowling figures Lord's is none other than Ian Terrence
Botham 8/34 against Pakistan in 1978.
The best individual score goes to Graham Gooch - 333 against India
in 1990.
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00010/STATS/LORDS-RECORDS.html
England and Sri Lanka have played nine Test matches so far. England
have a lead of 5-3 in their head-to-head encounters.
Nasser Hussain's has won 11 Tests and lost 10 of the 30 Test
matches he has captained England.
England's last Test match was against New Zealand, which they lost
by 79 runs in Auckland.
Jayasuriya has led Sri Lanka in 32 Test matches, winning 16 Tests,
losing nine and seven matches were drawn.
Sri Lanka's last Test match was the final of Asian Test
Championship against Pakistan at Lahore in March 2002. Sri Lanka
won by eight wickets.
The last time these two teams met, it was in March 2001 at Colombo
- England won the match by four wickets to win the series 2-1.
These two teams have met thrice before at Lord's - The first Test
in 1984 was drawn, England won the other two Test matches in 1988
and 1991.
So much so for the statistics, history and all that.
Today is a brand new day and Sri Lanka will be looking forward to
their first win at Lord's.
England have decided to go in for a four-man pace attack, they left
out the left-arm spinner Ashley Giles from the squad.
Caddick and Flintoff have to be automatic choices. Cork, Tudor and
Hoggard will be fighting for the two more slots available.
Hoggard has had huge success last winter - he bowled exceedingly
well in India and New Zealand.
It will be surprising if Hoggard is left out. Hussain once said
that Hoggard is one player who will run through a brick wall for
the team.
The English batting looks good on paper - there is a lot of depth.
The return of Alec Stewart is also very interesting.
The team will be looking up to the senior player to play a key
role.
England would sorely miss the pace and experience of Darren Gough.
On the other hand, Sri Lanka are definitely much weaker without the
magician from Kandy - Muttiah Muralitharan.
Chaminda Vaas is a world class fast bowler and will be the
spearhead of the Sri Lankan attack.
the visitors' strength is their batting - the explosive Jayasuriya,
stylish Mahela Jayawardene and the veteran Aravinda de Silva are
more than a handful.
Not to forget their wicket-keeper batsman Kumar Sangakkara!
Sri Lankans play with a lot of flair and it is going to be a
wonderful Test series.
Sri Lanka have won the toss and are batting.
The teams are as follows:
England: ME Trescothick, MP Vaughan, MA Butcher, *N Hussain, GP
Thorpe, JP Crawley, +AJ Stewart, A Flintoff, DG Cork, AR Caddick,
MJ Hoggard.
Sri Lanka: MS Atapattu, *ST Jayasuriya, +KC Sangakkara, DPMD
Jayawardene, PA de Silva, HP Tillekeratne, RP Arnold, TCB
Fernando, WPUJC Vaas, DNT Zoysa, PDRL Perera.
We are all set for the start. The players are in the middle.
Atapattu will take strike.
Andrew Caddick has the new ball.
0.1 Caddick to Atapattu, no run, short of a good length, outside the
off, Atapattu watches it carefully and leaves it alone to Stewart.
0.2 Caddick to Atapattu, no run, pitched well up to the batsman,
forward in defence, ball goes to forward of short leg, Crawley is
the fielder.
0.3 Caddick to Atapattu, no run, just outside the off, getting the ball
to move away from the batsman, played down towards gully.
0.4 Caddick to Atapattu, two runs, pitched up, outside the off, pushed
firmly through mid-off, first runs of the series, takes a couple
of runs.
0.5 Caddick to Atapattu, no run, pitched well up to the batsman,
Atapattu goes forward and defends.
0.6 Caddick to Atapattu, no run, outside the off, moving away off the
seam, left alone. End of the first over.
End of over 1 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 2/0
AR Caddick 1-0-2-0 - Pavilion End
ST Jayasuriya 0* (0b) MS Atapattu 2* (6b)
Matthew Hoggard to share the new ball.
1.1 Hoggard to Jayasuriya, no run, pitched up to the batsman, played
towards mid-wicket.
1.2 Hoggard to Jayasuriya, no run, slightly short and wide outside the
off, slashes at it, beaten.
1.3 Hoggard to Jayasuriya, FOUR, short and outside the off, gets the
full face of the bat on this powerful square cut, ball races to
the cover point fence for four, what a shot!
1.4 Hoggard to Jayasuriya, no run, just outside the off, left alone.
1.5 Hoggard to Jayasuriya, (noball) no run, outside the off, late swing
too, Jayasuriya plays and misses.
1.5 Hoggard to Jayasuriya, no run, full in length, right on target,
Jayasuriya digs it out.
1.6 Hoggard to Jayasuriya, no run, short of a length, outside the off,
left alone to the keeper.
End of over 2 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 7/0
MJ Hoggard 1-0-5-0 (1nb) - Nursery End
MS Atapattu 2* (6b) ST Jayasuriya 4* (7b 1x4)
2.1 Caddick to Atapattu, no run, outside the off, left alone.
2.2 Caddick to Atapattu, no run, short of a length, outside the off,
left alone.
2.3 Caddick to Atapattu, no run, pitched well up to the batsman,
forward in defence.
2.4 Caddick to Atapattu, three runs, slightly over-pitched outside the
off, driven through mid-off, not enough on it to take it past the
ropes, three runs!
2.5 Caddick to Jayasuriya, no run, on middle and leg, played to the on
side - towards mid-wicket.
2.6 Caddick to Jayasuriya, no run, pitched on middle and off, moving
away from the batsman, Jayasuriya gets right behind the line and
defends.
End of over 3 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 10/0
AR Caddick 2-0-5-0 - Nursery End
MS Atapattu 5* (10b) ST Jayasuriya 4* (9b 1x4)
Hoggard to Atapattu.
3.1 Hoggard to Atapattu, no run, late swing away from the batsman,
Atapattu watches the ball go through to Stewart.
3.2 Hoggard to Atapattu, no run, short of a good length, rising
delivery, gets right behind the line and defends.
3.3 Hoggard to Atapattu, no run, pitched up to the batsman, forward in
defence.
3.4 Hoggard to Atapattu, no run, on middle and leg, played to forward
short leg
3.5 Hoggard to Atapattu, no run, outside the off, Atapattu drives, does
not time it sweetly, ball goes to mid-off.
3.6 Hoggard to Atapattu, no run, excellent delivery, pitched just
outside the off, moving away from the batsman, squares up the
batsman, defended.
End of over 4 (maiden) Sri Lanka 10/0
MJ Hoggard 2-1-5-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
ST Jayasuriya 4* (9b 1x4) MS Atapattu 5* (16b)
4.1 Caddick to Jayasuriya, no run, on middle and leg, played to mid-
wicket. Caddick not giving Jayasuriya the width outside the off.
4.2 Caddick to Jayasuriya, no run, full in length, on off and middle,
dug out safely.
4.3 Caddick to Jayasuriya, no run, outside the off, played towards
backward point.
4.4 Caddick to Jayasuriya, no run, short of a good length, rising
delivery, back and across - defends.
Three slips, gully, cover, mid-off, mid-wicket, short leg and long
leg
4.5 Caddick to Jayasuriya, one run, played around the corner to long
leg for a single.
4.6 Caddick to Atapattu, no run, outside the off, left through to the
keeper.
End of over 5 (1 run) Sri Lanka 11/0
AR Caddick 3-0-6-0 - Nursery End
ST Jayasuriya 5* (14b 1x4) MS Atapattu 5* (17b)
5.1 Hoggard to Jayasuriya, no run, late swing in to the batsman, gets
right behind the line and defends.
5.2 Hoggard to Jayasuriya, no run, full in length, almost a yorker, dug
out.
It is a sunny morning, clear blue skies.
5.3 Hoggard to Jayasuriya, FOUR, just outside the off, Jayasuriya goes
for the drive, gets a thick edge and the ball goes past gully, no
fielder at third-man - four!
5.4 Hoggard to Jayasuriya, FOUR, over pitched, outside the off, genuine
square drive this time, another boundary to the Sri Lankan skipper
- ball races to the cover point fence.
5.5 Hoggard to Jayasuriya, one run, short outside the off, cuts this
one a bit too early, there is a fielder in the covers, a bit too
deep, gets the single.
5.6 Hoggard to Atapattu, (noball) no run, down the leg side, Atapattu
leaves it alone.
5.6 Hoggard to Atapattu, no run, full in length, just outside the off,
opens the face of the bat and times it sweetly, straight to the
fielder at backward point.
End of over 6 (10 runs) Sri Lanka 21/0
MJ Hoggard 3-1-15-0 (2nb) - Pavilion End
ST Jayasuriya 14* (19b 3x4) MS Atapattu 5* (19b)
6.1 Caddick to Jayasuriya, two runs, on middle and leg, places it well
just behind square on the leg side and takes a couple of quick
runs.
6.2 Caddick to Jayasuriya, one run, just outside the off, pushed in
defence towards the off side and steals a quick single.
Three slips, a gully and a forward short leg.
6.3 Caddick to Atapattu, no run, bouncer! ducks under it.
6.4 Caddick to Atapattu, three runs, outside the off, full in length,
driven through covers, Butcher dives to stop the ball from going
past the ropes, does well to save it, three runs.
6.5 Caddick to Jayasuriya, no run, through to the keeper.
6.6 Caddick to Jayasuriya, no run, full in length, hit on the pad, loud
shout for lbw, umpire Daryl Harper is not convinced - not out!
looked very close indeed.
End of over 7 (6 runs) Sri Lanka 27/0
AR Caddick 4-0-12-0 - Nursery End
MS Atapattu 8* (21b) ST Jayasuriya 17* (23b 3x4)
7.1 Hoggard to Atapattu, no run, outside the off, left alone.
7.2 Hoggard to Atapattu, three runs, outside the off, eased away
through covers, more runs for Atapattu, timed it well and found
the gap.
Hussain and Hoggard having a chat now. Still three slips and a
gully.
7.3 Hoggard to Jayasuriya, (noball) legbye: FOUR, on leg stump, off the
pads the ball goes down to fine leg fence for four leg byes.
7.3 Hoggard to Jayasuriya, one run, yorker! dug out safely, ball goes
down to long leg, easy single.
7.4 Hoggard to Atapattu, no run, outside the off, left through to the
keeper.
7.5 Hoggard to Atapattu, two runs, RUN OUT! outside the off, opens the
face of the bat and runs it down past backward point, Vaughan is
the fielder, sends in the throw to Stewart, Jayasuriya going for
the third run, Stewart removes the bails, refered to the third
umpire - OUT!
Sri Lanka 38/1, Partnership of 38
ST Jayasuriya run out (Vaughan) 18 (25b 3x4 0x6)
Sangakkara is the new batsman.
7.6 Hoggard to Sangakkara, one run, on the leg stump, tucked around the
corner.
End of over 8 (12 runs) Sri Lanka 39/1
MJ Hoggard 4-1-27-0 (3nb) - Pavilion End
KC Sangakkara 1* (1b) MS Atapattu 13* (25b)
8.1 Caddick to Sangakkara, no run, down the leg, left through to the
keeper.
8.2 Caddick to Sangakkara, no run, just outside the off, shuffles back
and across, defends it on the move.
8.3 Caddick to Sangakkara, one run, swinging in to the batsman, tucked
around the corner
8.4 Caddick to Atapattu, no run, pitched well up to the batsman,
forward in defence
8.5 Caddick to Atapattu, FOUR, what a shot! juicy half-volley outside
the off, driven with the full face of the bat, through mid-off for
four, glorious off drive!
8.6 Caddick to Atapattu, no run, gets right behind the line and
defends.
End of over 9 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 44/1
AR Caddick 5-0-17-0 - Nursery End
KC Sangakkara 2* (4b) MS Atapattu 17* (28b 1x4)
9.1 Hoggard to Sangakkara, no run, short of a length, outside the off,
rising delivery, Sangakkara looking to play a powerful shot,
mistimes it completely.
9.2 Hoggard to Sangakkara, no run, outside the off, seaming away from
the batsman, left alone.
9.3 Hoggard to Sangakkara, no run, gives him the width outside the off,
leans forward and plays it straight to covers.
9.4 Hoggard to Sangakkara, FOUR, outside the off, opens the face of the
bat and runs it past gully and down to third-man fence for four
9.5 Hoggard to Sangakkara, no run, outside the off, some movement away
from the left-hander - left alone to the keeper.
9.6 Hoggard to Sangakkara, no run, angling away from the batsman, left
through to Stewart. After ten overs, Sri Lanka are 48 for the loss
of Jayasuriya's wicket.
End of over 10 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 48/1
MJ Hoggard 5-1-31-0 (3nb) - Pavilion End
MS Atapattu 17* (28b 1x4) KC Sangakkara 6* (10b 1x4)
Dominic Cork to replace Caddick at the Nursery end.
10.1 Cork to Atapattu, no run, excellent delivery, outswinger! Atapattu
playing away from the body, manages to squeeze it down.
10.2 Cork to Atapattu, no run, full and outside the off, defended.
10.3 Cork to Atapattu, no run, outside the off, moving away from the
batsman, left alone.
10.4 Cork to Atapattu, (noball) no run, defended.
10.4 Cork to Atapattu, no run, outswinger, Atapattu leaves it alone.
Cork getting the ball to swing a great deal.
10.5 Cork to Atapattu, no run, short of a good length, outside the off,
pushed in defence towards covers.
10.6 Cork to Atapattu, no run, on middle and leg, played to mid-wicket.
End of a good first over.
End of over 11 (1 run) Sri Lanka 49/1
DG Cork 1-0-1-0 (1nb) - Nursery End
KC Sangakkara 6* (10b 1x4) MS Atapattu 17* (35b 1x4)
11.1 Hoggard to Sangakkara, no run, swinging in to the left-handed
batsman, defended.
11.2 Hoggard to Sangakkara, no run, this time the ball goes away from
Sangakkara, leaves it alone.
11.3 Hoggard to Sangakkara, no run, loud shout for lbw, ball swinging
in, umpire Venkatraghvan not impressed.
11.4 Hoggard to Sangakkara, no run, this one swings away from the
batsman, Sangakkar does well to get his bat away from the ball.
11.5 Hoggard to Sangakkara, FOUR, outside the off, played behind point,
ball racing through the outfield for four!
11.6 Hoggard to Sangakkara, no run, short of a length, outside the off,
left alone.
End of over 12 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 53/1
MJ Hoggard 6-1-35-0 (3nb) - Pavilion End
MS Atapattu 17* (35b 1x4) KC Sangakkara 10* (16b 2x4)
12.1 Cork to Atapattu, two runs, pitched up, eased through mid-wicket
for a couple of runs, Hoggard is the fielder.
12.2 Cork to Atapattu, no run, bouncer! ducks under it.
12.3 Cork to Atapattu, no run, a lot of late swing this time, well up to
the batsman, forward in defence.
12.4 Cork to Atapattu, no run, rapped on the pad, outside the line of
off, not by much though, loud shout for lbw, umpire Harper says
not out.
12.5 Cork to Atapattu, no run, just outside the off, left alone.
12.6 Cork to Atapattu, no run, drifting in to the batsman, forward in
defence.
End of over 13 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 55/1
DG Cork 2-0-3-0 (1nb) - Nursery End
KC Sangakkara 10* (16b 2x4) MS Atapattu 19* (41b 1x4)
Match State: Drinks
Hoggard to continue, Sangakkara takes guard now.
13.1 Hoggard to Sangakkara, OUT: Hoggard strikes! good length delivery,
moving away from the left-hander, Sangakkara gets a thick edge,
the ball goes to Flintoff at second slip, takes a sharp catch!
Sri Lanka 55/2, Partnership of 17
KC Sangakkara c Flintoff b Hoggard 10 (17b 2x4 0x6)
MS Atapattu 19* (41b 1x4) MJ Hoggard 6.1-1-35-1 (3nb)
Mahela Jaywardene is the new batsman.
13.2 Hoggard to Jayawardene, no run, excellent delivery! just outside
the off from a good length, rising too, Jayawardene is completely
squared up, thick edge and the ball goes down to the ground.
13.3 Hoggard to Jayawardene, no run, beaten outside the off, that was a
beauty!
13.4 Hoggard to Jayawardene, no run, pitched up, forward in defence
13.5 Hoggard to Jayawardene, legbye: one run, on the pads, and off the
pads it goes down to fine leg, Caddick is the fielder.
13.6 Hoggard to Atapattu, three runs, angling in to the batsman, tucked
around the corner towards long leg, Caddick has to cover a long
distance from fine leg, they take three runs!
End of over 14 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 59/2
MJ Hoggard 7-1-38-1 (3nb) - Pavilion End
MS Atapattu 22* (42b 1x4) DPMD Jayawardene 0* (4b)
14.1 Cork to Atapattu, no run, well up to the batsman, getting the ball
to swing a lot, gets a bat on it.
14.2 Cork to Atapattu, no run, outswinger, left through to the keeper.
14.3 Cork to Atapattu, no run, big outswing, ball moving around a lot in
the air, Atapattu goes well forward and plays it back to the
bowler.
14.4 Cork to Atapattu, no run, another outswinger, left alone
14.5 Cork to Atapattu, no run, outside the off, played to covers
14.6 Cork to Atapattu, no run, outside the off, left alone to the
keeper.
End of over 15 (maiden) Sri Lanka 59/2
DG Cork 3-1-3-0 (1nb) - Nursery End
DPMD Jayawardene 0* (4b) MS Atapattu 22* (48b 1x4)
15.1 Hoggard to Jayawardene, no run, outswinger! Jayawardene watches it
carefully, leaves it alone.
15.2 Hoggard to Jayawardene, FOUR, rising delivery, opens the face of
the bat and runs it through slips and down to third-man for four!
15.3 Hoggard to Jayawardene, no run, once again squares up Jaywardene,
defended.
15.4 Hoggard to Jayawardene, (noball) no run, just outside the off,
defended.
15.4 Hoggard to Jayawardene, FOUR, on the pads, Jayawardene looks so
good when he plays this shot, the flick of the wrists and the ball
races to backward square leg fence for four.
15.5 Hoggard to Jayawardene, no run, outside the off, left alone.
15.6 Hoggard to Jayawardene, no run, excellent stuff, right on target,
hurries to defend.
End of over 16 (9 runs) Sri Lanka 68/2
MJ Hoggard 8-1-47-1 (4nb) - Pavilion End
MS Atapattu 22* (48b 1x4) DPMD Jayawardene 8* (11b 2x4)
16.1 Cork to Atapattu, no run, well up to the batsman, defended.
16.2 Cork to Atapattu, no run, just outside the off, swinging away from
the batsman, Atapattu tries to leave it alone at the last moment,
ball hits bat and then goes on the bounce to gully.
16.3 Cork to Atapattu, no run, big outswinger, left through to Stewart.
16.4 Cork to Atapattu, FOUR, just short of a length, outside the off,
offers the full face of the bat, ball rushes through mid-on and to
the fence for four, sweetly timed.
16.5 Cork to Atapattu, no run, pushes forward in defence.
16.6 Cork to Atapattu, no run, just outside the off, shuffles across,
gets right behind the line and defends.
End of over 17 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 72/2
DG Cork 4-1-7-0 (1nb) - Nursery End
DPMD Jayawardene 8* (11b 2x4) MS Atapattu 26* (54b 2x4)
Bowling change, Flintoff to replace Hoggard (8-1-47-1)
17.1 Flintoff to Jayawardene, no run, outside the off, more of a
loosener, through to Stewart.
17.2 Flintoff to Jayawardene, no run, right-arm over the wicket, bowling
wide of the crease this time, back of a length, rising delivery,
angled in, left alone to the keeper.
17.3 Flintoff to Jayawardene, no run, short of a length, outside the
off, has a go at it, beaten! almost presents Flintoff with a
wicket.
17.4 Flintoff to Jayawardene, no run, outside the off, Jaywardene on the
move, gets a thick edge asnd the ball goes all along the ground
towards slips.
17.5 Flintoff to Jayawardene, no run, gets right behind the line and
plays it to backward point.
17.6 Flintoff to Jayawardene, no run, just outside the off, left alone.
Flintoff starts with a maiden over.
End of over 18 (maiden) Sri Lanka 72/2
A Flintoff 1-1-0-0 - Pavilion End
MS Atapattu 26* (54b 2x4) DPMD Jayawardene 8* (17b 2x4)
18.1 Cork to Atapattu, no run
18.2 Cork to Atapattu, no run, outside the off, left through to the
keeper.
18.3 Cork to Atapattu, FOUR, leans forward and times it so sweetly, ball
races through the covers for four.
18.4 Cork to Atapattu, no run, back and across, defends.
18.5 Cork to Atapattu, FOUR, slightly short, this time Atapattu gets a
four off the backfoot this time, punched through covers.
18.6 Cork to Atapattu, no run
End of over 19 (8 runs) Sri Lanka 80/2
DG Cork 5-1-15-0 (1nb) - Nursery End
DPMD Jayawardene 8* (17b 2x4) MS Atapattu 34* (60b 4x4)
19.1 Flintoff to Jayawardene, no run, outside the off, moving away from
the batsman, left alone.
19.2 Flintoff to Jayawardene, FOUR, short and wide, rocks back and cuts
it in the air, just past Trescothick at gully - four!
19.3 Flintoff to Jayawardene, no run, just outside the off, gets a thick
edge, Thorpe fields at third slip.
19.4 Flintoff to Jayawardene, no run, outside the off, left alone.
19.5 Flintoff to Jayawardene, no run, just outside the off, Jayawardene
living dangerously, once again gets the edge, falls just short of
Thorpe at third slip.
19.6 Flintoff to Jayawardene, no run, well outside the off, left alone.
End of over 20 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 84/2
A Flintoff 2-1-4-0 - Pavilion End
MS Atapattu 34* (60b 4x4) DPMD Jayawardene 12* (23b 3x4)
20.1 Cork to Atapattu, no run, getting the ball to woblle a bit in the
air, played straight back down the track.
20.2 Cork to Atapattu, FOUR, short, outside the off, cracking square cut
for four, everything perfect about that shot.
20.3 Cork to Atapattu, no run, wide outside the off, left alone.
20.4 Cork to Atapattu, no run, well up to the batsman, squares up the
batsman again, a very lazy shot, the leading edge and the ball
almost carries to the bowler, goes just wide of Cork and rolls
towards mid-off.
20.5 Cork to Atapattu, no run, bouncer! not a nasty one, Atapattu ducks,
his bat held up like a periscope.
20.6 Cork to Atapattu, no run, outside the off, gets right behind the
line and defends.
End of over 21 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 88/2
DG Cork 6-1-19-0 (1nb) - Nursery End
DPMD Jayawardene 12* (23b 3x4) MS Atapattu 38* (66b 5x4)
21.1 Flintoff to Jayawardene, no run, just outside the off, angling in,
defended.
21.2 Flintoff to Jayawardene, no run, outside the off, left alone.
21.3 Flintoff to Jayawardene, no run, short, outside the off, cuts it
hard, straight towards gully.
21.4 Flintoff to Jayawardene, no run, outside the off, moving away from
the batsman, left alone.
21.5 Flintoff to Jayawardene, no run, gets right behind the line and
defends.
21.6 Flintoff to Jayawardene, no run, just outside the off, defended.
End of over 22 (maiden) Sri Lanka 88/2
A Flintoff 3-2-4-0 - Pavilion End
MS Atapattu 38* (66b 5x4) DPMD Jayawardene 12* (29b 3x4)
Caddick to replace Cork at the Nursery end.
22.1 Caddick to Atapattu, one run, outside the off, driven to covers
22.2 Caddick to Jayawardene, two runs
22.3 Caddick to Jayawardene, FOUR
22.4 Caddick to Jayawardene, no run
22.5 Caddick to Jayawardene, no run
22.6 Caddick to Jayawardene, no run
End of over 23 (7 runs) Sri Lanka 95/2
AR Caddick 6-0-24-0 - Nursery End
MS Atapattu 39* (67b 5x4) DPMD Jayawardene 18* (34b 4x4)
23.1 Flintoff to Atapattu, no run
23.2 Flintoff to Atapattu, no run
23.3 Flintoff to Atapattu, one run
23.4 Flintoff to Jayawardene, no run
23.5 Flintoff to Jayawardene, no run
23.6 Flintoff to Jayawardene, one run
End of over 24 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 97/2
A Flintoff 4-2-6-0 - Pavilion End
DPMD Jayawardene 19* (37b 4x4) MS Atapattu 40* (70b 5x4)
24.1 Caddick to Jayawardene, no run, short of a good length, just
outside the off, gets well behind the line and defends it back
down the track.
24.2 Caddick to Jayawardene, no run, swinging away from the batsman,
left through to thekeeper.
24.3 Caddick to Jayawardene, no run, full in length, outside the off,
defended.
24.4 Caddick to Jayawardene, FOUR, on the pads, whipped away through
square leg for four! 100 on the board now.
24.5 Caddick to Jayawardene, no run, just outside the off, played in
defence towards the off side.
24.6 Caddick to Jayawardene, no run, full in length, on middle and off,
played straight down the track, Caddick gets his finger-tips on
it, ball disturbs the stumps, no damage done.
End of over 25 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 101/2
AR Caddick 7-0-28-0 - Nursery End
MS Atapattu 40* (70b 5x4) DPMD Jayawardene 23* (43b 5x4)
25.1 Flintoff to Atapattu, no run, just outside the off, defended back
down the track.
25.2 Flintoff to Atapattu, FOUR, sliding in to the batsman, flick of the
wrists and the ball races to the backward square leg fence for
four!
25.3 Flintoff to Atapattu, no run, outside the off, left alone.
25.4 Flintoff to Atapattu, no run, bouncer! ducks under it.
The fifty partnership between these two batsmen came in 76 balls.
25.5 Flintoff to Atapattu, one run, on the pads, tucked away behind
square leg for a single.
25.6 Flintoff to Jayawardene, no run, short, rising delivery, well
outside the off, Jaywardene moves away from the line of the ball.
End of over 26 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 106/2
A Flintoff 5-2-11-0 - Pavilion End
MS Atapattu 45* (75b 6x4) DPMD Jayawardene 23* (44b 5x4)
26.1 Caddick to Atapattu, one run, pushed in defence towards the on side
and steals a quick single.
26.2 Caddick to Jayawardene, no run, gets right behind theline of the
ball and plays it back down the track.
26.3 Caddick to Jayawardene, no run, outside the off, left alone.
26.4 Caddick to Jayawardene, no run, late outswing, ball goes on the
second bounce to Stewart, after clipping the pads.
26.5 Caddick to Jayawardene, three runs, low full toss, punched down to
the long on fence, pulled up just before the ropes, three runs
26.6 Caddick to Atapattu, no run, defended. And that is lunch on day-1.
End of over 27 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 110/2
AR Caddick 8-0-32-0 - Nursery End
DPMD Jayawardene 26* (48b 5x4) MS Atapattu 46* (77b 6x4)
27 overs bowled in the session, 110 runs scored and two wickets
down.
The pitch is a beauty to bat on. Jayasuriya (18) and Sangakkara
(10) have clearly missed out.
Jayasuriya was run out going for a risky third run.
Sangakkara played a loose shot - outside the off - and Flintoff
took a nice catch at second slip.
Hoggard has been the only successful bowler.
We will be back at 1240 Hrs GMT, 1340 Hrs BST. Do join us then.
Match State: Lunch - Day 1
Good afternoon and Welcome back!
Play is about to resume after the luncheon break.
It will be Matthew Hoggard to Jayawardene. Umpire Venkataraghavan
looks at his watch, signals to the scorers - we are all set for
the start.
27.1 Hoggard to Jayawardene, no run, short of a good length, outside the
off, left alone.
27.2 Hoggard to Jayawardene, no run, short - rising delivery, outside
the off, Jaywardene watches it sail through to the keeper.
27.3 Hoggard to Jayawardene, wide: no run, wide outside the of, swinging
away from the batsman, umpire Venkataraghavan calls it a wide!
27.3 Hoggard to Jayawardene, no run, short, outside the off, cuts it
down to backward point.
27.4 Hoggard to Jayawardene, one run, outside the off, pushed to the off
side, goes for a quick single, direct hit by Vaughan, Atapattu
waits for the third umpire's decision, many replays later - not
out!
27.5 Hoggard to Atapattu, one run, outside the off, played down to
third-man for a single
27.6 Hoggard to Jayawardene, no run, gets right behind the line and
defends.
End of over 28 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 113/2
MJ Hoggard 9-1-50-1 (1w 4nb) - Pavilion End
MS Atapattu 47* (78b 6x4) DPMD Jayawardene 27* (53b 5x4)
It will be Doominic Cork.
28.1 Cork to Atapattu, no run
28.2 Cork to Atapattu, no run
28.3 Cork to Atapattu, one run, tucked around the corner.
28.4 Cork to Jayawardene, FOUR, full in length, offers the full face of
the bat, times it so nicely, glorious on drive for four!
28.5 Cork to Jayawardene, FOUR, short of a good length, outside the off,
slashes at it, thick edge and flies past slips for four!
28.6 Cork to Jayawardene, no run, outside the off, left alone.
End of over 29 (9 runs) Sri Lanka 122/2
DG Cork 7-1-28-0 (1nb) - Nursery End
MS Atapattu 48* (81b 6x4) DPMD Jayawardene 35* (56b 7x4)
29.1 Hoggard to Atapattu, no run
29.2 Hoggard to Atapattu, no run
29.3 Hoggard to Atapattu, one run, outside the off, runs it down to
third-man
29.4 Hoggard to Jayawardene, no run, short delivery, goes for the pull,
off the glove - it goes to the on side.
29.5 Hoggard to Jayawardene, no run, outside the off, driven to covers.
29.6 Hoggard to Jayawardene, one run, tucked around the corner for an
easy single.
End of over 30 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 124/2
MJ Hoggard 10-1-52-1 (1w 4nb) - Pavilion End
DPMD Jayawardene 36* (59b 7x4) MS Atapattu 49* (84b 6x4)
30.1 Cork to Jayawardene, no run, gentle swing away from the batsman,
defended.
30.2 Cork to Jayawardene, one run, on the pads, worked around the corner
for a single.
30.3 Cork to Atapattu, no run, outside the off, gets right behind the
line and pushes it to covers.
30.4 Cork to Atapattu, one run, edges it through slips for a single,
that is his fifty!
30.5 Cork to Jayawardene, no run, defended.
30.6 Cork to Jayawardene, no run, pushed to covers.
End of over 31 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 126/2
DG Cork 8-1-30-0 (1nb) - Nursery End
MS Atapattu 50* (86b 6x4) DPMD Jayawardene 37* (63b 7x4)
31.1 Hoggard to Atapattu, one run, stands tall and pushes the ball to
mid-on, takes a quick single.
31.2 Hoggard to Jayawardene, no run, rising delivery, outside the off,
gets right behind the line and defends it down.
31.3 Hoggard to Jayawardene, no run, played to mid-on.
31.4 Hoggard to Jayawardene, one run, late swing away from the bat,
quite a loose shot, finds the edge and the ball flies through and
down to third-man.
31.5 Hoggard to Atapattu, no run, slightly short of a length, rising
delivery, defended.
31.6 Hoggard to Atapattu, FOUR, on the pads, easy picking - plays it
around the corner to the fine leg fence for four!
End of over 32 (6 runs) Sri Lanka 132/2
MJ Hoggard 11-1-58-1 (1w 4nb) - Pavilion End
DPMD Jayawardene 38* (66b 7x4) MS Atapattu 55* (89b 7x4)
32.1 Cork to Jayawardene, no run, late outswing again, gets behind the
line and defends.
32.2 Cork to Jayawardene, FOUR, looking for more swing, keeps the ball
well up to the batsman, just outside the off, Jaywardene smashes
it through covers for four.
32.3 Cork to Jayawardene, no run, played to the off side.
32.4 Cork to Jayawardene, no run, bouncer! ducks under it.
32.5 Cork to Jayawardene, one run, another bouncer, goes for the hook,
ball goes to backward square leg.
32.6 Cork to Atapattu, no run, outside the off, defended.
End of over 33 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 137/2
DG Cork 9-1-35-0 (1nb) - Nursery End
DPMD Jayawardene 43* (71b 8x4) MS Atapattu 55* (90b 7x4)
33.1 Hoggard to Jayawardene, no run, short delivery on the off and
moving away, pushed to the point region
33.2 Hoggard to Jayawardene, one run, pitched up on the middle and off,
Jayawardene moves across and plays it wide of the mid on fielder,
easy single taken
33.3 Hoggard to Atapattu, no run, good length delivery on the off,
defended
33.4 Hoggard to Atapattu, no run, pitched up on the middle and off,
played back to the bowler
33.5 Hoggard to Atapattu, legbye: one run, short delivery on the middle
and goign down leg, hits the pads and goes to the fine leg region
33.6 Hoggard to Jayawardene, no run, pitched up on the off, played back
to the bowler
End of over 34 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 139/2
MJ Hoggard 12-1-59-1 (1w 4nb) - Pavilion End
MS Atapattu 55* (93b 7x4) DPMD Jayawardene 44* (74b 8x4)
Flintoff into the attack, first time form the Nursery End
34.1 Flintoff to Atapattu, no run, on the pads, defended
34.2 Flintoff to Atapattu, no run, good line, just outside the off and
moving into the right hander, Atapattu gets behind the delivery
and pushes it to the on side
34.3 Flintoff to Atapattu, no run, on the off and seaming away, left
alone
34.4 Flintoff to Atapattu, no run, short pitched on the off and cutting
into the batsman, played to the on side
34.5 Flintoff to Atapattu, no run, on the off again, played to the mid-
wicket region
34.6 Flintoff to Atapattu, one run, short delivery on the middle and
leg, pulled away to the backward of sqaure region, easy single to
end the over
End of over 35 (1 run) Sri Lanka 140/2
A Flintoff 6-2-12-0 - Nursery End
MS Atapattu 56* (99b 7x4) DPMD Jayawardene 44* (74b 8x4)
35.1 Hoggard to Atapattu, no run, pitched up on the off, driven off the
front foot, straight to the cover fielder
35.2 Hoggard to Atapattu, no run, short delivery on the off, Atapattu
goes for a defensive shot, the ball takes the edge and bangs into
the pads, no damage done
35.3 Hoggard to Atapattu, no run, played to the on side
35.4 Hoggard to Atapattu, no run, good lenght delivery outside the off
stump, defended
35.5 Hoggard to Atapattu, two runs, just short of a lenght on the
middle, turned away off the back foot past the sqaure leg fielder
35.6 Hoggard to Atapattu, no run, driven straight to the mid off fielder
End of over 36 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 142/2
MJ Hoggard 13-1-61-1 (1w 4nb) - Pavilion End
DPMD Jayawardene 44* (74b 8x4) MS Atapattu 58* (105b 7x4)
36.1 Flintoff to Jayawardene, no run, short delivery on the off and
angling into the right hander, played to the mid-wicket region
36.2 Flintoff to Jayawardene, one run, short delivery wide of the off
stump, Jayawardene stands tall and plays it wide of the gully
fielder
36.3 Flintoff to Atapattu, no run
36.4 Flintoff to Atapattu, no run, pitched up on the off, played back
down the gound, hits the stumps at the other end, can't get more
straighter
36.5 Flintoff to Atapattu, no run, short delivery outisde the off, no
shot offered
36.6 Flintoff to Atapattu, no run, qucik bouncer on the middle and going
down leg, Atapattu ducks under it
End of over 37 (1 run) Sri Lanka 143/2
A Flintoff 7-2-13-0 - Nursery End
DPMD Jayawardene 45* (76b 8x4) MS Atapattu 58* (109b 7x4)
Caddick back into the attack from the Pavilion End, ocoming over
the wicket to the right hander
37.1 Caddick to Jayawardene, two runs, turned away wide of the sqaure
leg fielder
37.2 Caddick to Jayawardene, two runs, pitched up on the middle and leg,
played between the mid-wicket and mid on fielder, calssy shot!
37.3 Caddick to Jayawardene, no run, short delivery on the off, left
alone
37.4 Caddick to Jayawardene, legbye: one run, pitched up on the pads,
hits it and falls in front of the wicket, quick single taken
37.5 Caddick to Atapattu, two runs, pitched up on the off, played wide
of the third man fielder, couple brings up the Sri Lankan 150!
37.6 Caddick to Atapattu, two runs, pitched up on the off, taken on the
half-volley and driven past the cover fielder
End of over 38 (9 runs) Sri Lanka 152/2
AR Caddick 9-0-40-0 - Pavilion End
DPMD Jayawardene 49* (80b 8x4) MS Atapattu 62* (111b 7x4)
38.1 Flintoff to Jayawardene, no run, short delivery outisde the off,
batsman not intrested
38.2 Flintoff to Jayawardene, one run, short delivery on the middle and
leg, tucked away to the fine leg region
38.3 Flintoff to Atapattu, no run, pitched up on the off, defended
38.4 Flintoff to Atapattu, legbye: one run, on the pads, hits it and
goes to the short fine leg region
Flintoff coming around the wicket now
38.5 Flintoff to Jayawardene, no run, quick short delivery on the
middle, Jayawardene goes for the pull but misses the target
the ball crashes into the thighs
Jayawardene seems to be in some kind of pain
the umpire calls Drinks
Match State: Drinks
the players are back
38.6 Flintoff to Jayawardene, no run, short delivery down the leg, left
alone
End of over 39 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 154/2
A Flintoff 8-2-14-0 - Nursery End
MS Atapattu 65* (114b 7x4) DPMD Jayawardene 47* (83b 8x4)
39.1 Caddick to Atapattu, no run
39.2 Caddick to Atapattu, no run, pitched up on the off, defended
39.3 Caddick to Atapattu, no run, short dleivery just wide of the off
stump and coming into the right hander, defended
39.4 Caddick to Atapattu, no run, wide delivery on the off, no shot
offered
39.5 Caddick to Atapattu, no run, short delivery on the off, Atapattu
gets behind the delivery and plays it to the off side
39.6 Caddick to Atapattu, no run, again quick and short on the off,
defended
End of over 40 (maiden) Sri Lanka 154/2
AR Caddick 10-1-40-0 - Pavilion End
DPMD Jayawardene 47* (83b 8x4) MS Atapattu 65* (120b 7x4)
40.1 Flintoff to Jayawardene, FOUR, short delivery on the middle and
leg, pulled away to the sqaure leg fence, as easy as it gets,
Fifty up for Jayawardene!
40.2 Flintoff to Jayawardene, no run
40.3 Flintoff to Jayawardene, (noball) FOUR, short and wide outside the
off, smashed off the back foot to the backward of point fence
40.3 Flintoff to Jayawardene, no run
40.4 Flintoff to Jayawardene, no run, good lenght delivery on the off,
pushed to the off side
40.5 Flintoff to Jayawardene, no run, short again outisde the off, the
ball stopping a bit, defended
40.6 Flintoff to Jayawardene, no run, quick delivery on the off and
angling into the right hander, played to the on side
End of over 41 (9 runs) Sri Lanka 163/2
A Flintoff 9-2-23-0 (1nb) - Nursery End
MS Atapattu 65* (120b 7x4) DPMD Jayawardene 55* (90b 10x4)
Caddick to continue.
41.1 Caddick to Atapattu, no run, just outside the off, defended.
41.2 Caddick to Atapattu, no run, pushed to covers.
41.3 Caddick to Atapattu, no run, pushed to covers.
41.4 Caddick to Atapattu, one run, full and angling in, played to mid-
wicket.
41.5 Caddick to Jayawardene, no run, just outside the off, defended.
41.6 Caddick to Jayawardene, one run, turned around the corner.
End of over 42 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 165/2
AR Caddick 11-1-42-0 - Pavilion End
DPMD Jayawardene 56* (92b 10x4) MS Atapattu 66* (124b 7x4)
42.1 Flintoff to Jayawardene, no run, angling in to the batsman,
defended.
42.2 Flintoff to Jayawardene, one run, tucked around the corner.
42.3 Flintoff to Atapattu, no run, darting in to the batsman, gets well
behind the line and defends.
42.4 Flintoff to Atapattu, no run, bowling around the wicket, short of a
good length, rising delivery, hit on the thigh-pad.
42.5 Flintoff to Atapattu, FOUR, on the pads, flicked away to the deep
backward square leg fence for four!
42.6 Flintoff to Atapattu, no run, short, rising delivery, outside the
off, played towards point.
End of over 43 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 170/2
A Flintoff 10-2-28-0 (1nb) - Nursery End
DPMD Jayawardene 57* (94b 10x4) MS Atapattu 70* (128b 8x4)
A runner for Jayawardene now...
43.1 Caddick to Jayawardene, one run, pushed to mid-on, takes a single.
43.2 Caddick to Atapattu, no run, outside the off, left alone.
43.3 Caddick to Atapattu, no run, back of a good length, outside the
off, Atapattu goes back and across and defends.
43.4 Caddick to Atapattu, no run, bouncer! ducks under it.
43.5 Caddick to Atapattu, no run, gets right behind the line of the
delivery - defends.
43.6 Caddick to Atapattu, no run, gets right behind the line and
defends.
End of over 44 (1 run) Sri Lanka 171/2
AR Caddick 12-1-43-0 - Pavilion End
DPMD Jayawardene 58* (95b 10x4) MS Atapattu 70* (133b 8x4)
44.1 Flintoff to Jayawardene, no run, short of a good length, just
outside the off, has a go at it - beaten!
44.2 Flintoff to Jayawardene, no run, just outside the off, defended.
44.3 Flintoff to Jayawardene, no run, pitched up, outside the off,
defended.
44.4 Flintoff to Jayawardene, one run, rising delivery, played to the
gap at mid-wicket, another single.
44.5 Flintoff to Atapattu, no run, much quicker delivery, full and
outside the off, defended.
Just the three slips now.
44.6 Flintoff to Atapattu, no run, darting in from outside the off,
defended.
End of over 45 (1 run) Sri Lanka 172/2
A Flintoff 11-2-29-0 (1nb) - Nursery End
DPMD Jayawardene 59* (99b 10x4) MS Atapattu 70* (135b 8x4)
45.1 Caddick to Jayawardene, one run, punched towards mid-off, Crawley
dives to stop it, can't stop it cleanly.
45.2 Caddick to Atapattu, no run, defended.
45.3 Caddick to Atapattu, no run, outside the off, defended.
45.4 Caddick to Atapattu, one run, worked away towards the leg side.
Hussain wants the ball changed. The umpires have a thorough check-
up and finds the ball good enough.
45.5 Caddick to Jayawardene, no run, defended.
45.6 Caddick to Jayawardene, one run, angling in, pushed to mid-on,
takes a quick single.
End of over 46 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 175/2
AR Caddick 13-1-46-0 - Pavilion End
DPMD Jayawardene 61* (102b 10x4) MS Atapattu 71* (138b 8x4)
46.1 Flintoff to Jayawardene, no run, loud shout for lbw, ball hitting
the back leg, looks very close, Harper says not out.
46.2 Flintoff to Jayawardene, no run, forward in defence.
46.3 Flintoff to Jayawardene, one run
46.4 Flintoff to Atapattu, two runs, short, outside the off, punched
through covers for a couple of runs.
46.5 Flintoff to Atapattu, no run, short of a length, rising delivery,
played down to backward point.
46.6 Flintoff to Atapattu, no run, angling in to the batsman, flicked
away, good stop at short mid-wicket
End of over 47 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 178/2
A Flintoff 12-2-32-0 (1nb) - Nursery End
DPMD Jayawardene 62* (105b 10x4) MS Atapattu 73* (141b 8x4)
47.1 Caddick to Jayawardene, FOUR, juicy half volley outside the off,
Jayawardene leans forward and smacks it through covers for four!
47.2 Caddick to Jayawardene, no run, nasty delivery, short of a length,
rising delivery, Jayawardene squared up, hit on the body.
47.3 Caddick to Jayawardene, no run, gets well back and across, defends.
47.4 Caddick to Jayawardene, one run, rising delivery, pushed to mid-
wicket, Sangakkara calls Atapattu through for a single.
47.5 Caddick to Atapattu, no run, outside the off, defended.
47.6 Caddick to Atapattu, one run, outside the off, Atapattu slashes at
this one, thick edge and the ball goes down to third-man.
End of over 48 (6 runs) Sri Lanka 184/2
AR Caddick 14-1-52-0 - Pavilion End
MS Atapattu 74* (143b 8x4) DPMD Jayawardene 67* (109b 11x4)
Hoggard for the first time from the Nursery end - replaces Flintoff
48.1 Hoggard to Atapattu, no run, well up to the batsman, defended
48.2 Hoggard to Atapattu, (noball) one run, played through mid-wicket
for a single.
48.2 Hoggard to Jayawardene, no run, rising delivery, outside the off,
played down to point.
48.3 Hoggard to Jayawardene, two runs, short delivery, goes for the
pull, mistimes the shot, ball goes down to long leg.
48.4 Hoggard to Jayawardene, no run, outside the off, left alone.
48.5 Hoggard to Jayawardene, no run, keeps Jayawardene honest in
defence.
48.6 Hoggard to Jayawardene, no run, bouncer! sways away from it.
End of over 49 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 188/2
MJ Hoggard 14-1-65-1 (1w 5nb) - Nursery End
MS Atapattu 75* (145b 8x4) DPMD Jayawardene 69* (114b 11x4)
Mark Butcher to bowl from the pavilion end.
49.1 Butcher to Atapattu, no run, gentle outswing, left alone.
49.2 Butcher to Atapattu, no run, on a good length, on middle and leg,
gentle outswing too, gets right behind the line and defends.
49.3 Butcher to Atapattu, no run, outside the off, played to covers.
49.4 Butcher to Atapattu, no run, slightly shortin length, opens the
face of the bat and runs it towards backward point.
49.5 Butcher to Atapattu, no run, big inswing, hit on the pad, right in
line too, loud shout for lbw, umpire Venkataraghavan is not
convinced to give that out.
49.6 Butcher to Atapattu, two runs, tucked around the corner, takes a
couple of runs.
End of over 50 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 190/2
MA Butcher 1-0-2-0 - Pavilion End
DPMD Jayawardene 69* (114b 11x4) MS Atapattu 77* (151b 8x4)
50.1 Hoggard to Jayawardene, no run, outside the off, defended.
50.2 Hoggard to Jayawardene, one run, outside the off, goes back and
cuts it hard, takes the outside edge and the ball flies in the air
towards third-man, falls well short of the fielder running in,
take a single.
50.3 Hoggard to Atapattu, no run, movement away from the batsman, left
alone.
50.4 Hoggard to Atapattu, (noball) one run, outside the off, played down
to third-man.
50.4 Hoggard to Jayawardene, no run, short of a length, outside the off,
Jayawardene clearly struggling here, plays it to mid-on.
50.5 Hoggard to Jayawardene, no run, bouncer! allows it to sail through
to the keeper.
50.6 Hoggard to Jayawardene, FOUR, outside the off, smashes it through
covers for four, what a shot!
End of over 51 (7 runs) Sri Lanka 197/2
MJ Hoggard 15-1-72-1 (1w 6nb) - Nursery End
MS Atapattu 78* (153b 8x4) DPMD Jayawardene 74* (119b 12x4)
51.1 Butcher to Atapattu, no run, outside the off, played towards mid-
wicket.
51.2 Butcher to Atapattu, legbye: one run
51.3 Butcher to Jayawardene, no run
51.4 Butcher to Jayawardene, two runs
51.5 Butcher to Jayawardene, one run
51.6 Butcher to Atapattu, no run
End of over 52 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 201/2
MA Butcher 2-0-5-0 - Pavilion End
DPMD Jayawardene 77* (122b 12x4) MS Atapattu 78* (156b 8x4)
52.1 Hoggard to Jayawardene, no run, outside the off, defended.
52.2 Hoggard to Jayawardene, no run, short of a length, outside the off,
defended.
52.3 Hoggard to Jayawardene, no run, slower delivery, pushed in defence.
52.4 Hoggard to Jayawardene, FOUR, short - rising delivery, hooks it -
four! good shot.
brings up the 150 runs partnership.
52.5 Hoggard to Jayawardene, no run, darting in to the batsman, played
towards mid-on.
52.6 Hoggard to Jayawardene, no run, kicks up off a good length, just
outside the off, does well to fend it down.
End of over 53 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 205/2
MJ Hoggard 16-1-76-1 (1w 6nb) - Nursery End
MS Atapattu 78* (156b 8x4) DPMD Jayawardene 81* (128b 13x4)
Hussain hands over the ball to Venkataraghavan, wants it changed -
the umpires will have none of that.
53.1 Butcher to Atapattu, FOUR, digs it in short, straying down the leg
side, helped down to the fine leg fence for four!
53.2 Butcher to Atapattu, no run, well up to the batsman, pushed to mid-
on.
53.3 Butcher to Atapattu, FOUR, very poor bowling from the part-time
bowler, flicked away forward of square for four!
53.4 Butcher to Atapattu, no run, outside the off, left alone to
Stewart.
53.5 Butcher to Atapattu, FOUR, short outside the off, cut away
powerfully - no stopping that - four!
53.6 Butcher to Atapattu, no run, outside the off, left alone. 12 runs
off the over. That is tea at Lord's.
End of over 54 (12 runs) Sri Lanka 217/2
MA Butcher 3-0-17-0 - Pavilion End
DPMD Jayawardene 81* (128b 13x4) MS Atapattu 90* (162b 11x4)
Once again 27 overs bowled in the session, 107 runs scored. English
bowlers have had no success in the session.
We will be back in just about 15 mins - after the tea break.
Match State: Tea - Day 1
Welcome back.
36 overs to be bowled in the final session.
We are all set for the start of the final session.
Mahlea Jayawardene is on strike, Hoggard is the bowler.
Mahela Jayawardene that is.
54.1 Hoggard to Jayawardene, one run, outside the off, moving away from
the batsman, edged down to third-man for a single.
54.2 Hoggard to Atapattu, no run, outside the off, goes for the cut,
chops it down, ball goes on the bounce to Flintoff at slip.
54.3 Hoggard to Atapattu, no run, moving away off the seam, Atapattu
gets right behind the line and pushes the ball to covers.
54.4 Hoggard to Atapattu, no run, well up to the batsman, outside the
off, pushed to mid-on.
54.5 Hoggard to Atapattu, no run, outside the off, played to covers.
54.6 Hoggard to Atapattu, no run, outswinger - left alone.
End of over 55 (1 run) Sri Lanka 218/2
MJ Hoggard 17-1-77-1 (1w 6nb) - Nursery End
DPMD Jayawardene 82* (129b 13x4) MS Atapattu 90* (167b 11x4)
It will be Dominic Cork to Jayawardene.
55.1 Cork to Jayawardene, no run, outside the off, swinging away from
the batsman, left alone to Stewart.
55.2 Cork to Jayawardene, no run, good delivery, starting on around
middle and leg, swinging away too, squares up the batsman,
defended.
55.3 Cork to Jayawardene, no run, yet another outswinger, does not get
right behind the line, manages to keep it down.
55.4 Cork to Jayawardene, no run, outside the off, pushed to covers.
55.5 Cork to Jayawardene, no run, just outside the off, shuffles across
and plays it towards mid-on.
55.6 Cork to Jayawardene, no run, over pitched, outside theoff, driven
towards mid-off, not a chance of a single.
End of over 56 (maiden) Sri Lanka 218/2
DG Cork 10-2-35-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
MS Atapattu 90* (167b 11x4) DPMD Jayawardene 82* (135b 13x4)
56.1 Hoggard to Atapattu, no run, just outside the off, a touch of
outswing, gets behind the line and defends.
56.2 Hoggard to Atapattu, no run, tries to force it away through mid-
wicket, straight to the fielder, good tight line and length this
is.
56.3 Hoggard to Atapattu, one run, outside the off, pushed to covers
56.4 Hoggard to Jayawardene, no run, sliding down the leg, off the thigh
pad - straight to Stewart.
56.5 Hoggard to Jayawardene, FOUR, short delivery, a bit too short
really, swung away behind square for four! what a shot!
56.6 Hoggard to Jayawardene, one run, tucked around the corner for the
easiest of singles.
End of over 57 (6 runs) Sri Lanka 224/2
MJ Hoggard 18-1-83-1 (1w 6nb) - Nursery End
DPMD Jayawardene 87* (138b 14x4) MS Atapattu 91* (170b 11x4)
57.1 Cork to Jayawardene, no run, bowled well up to the batsman, little
bit of outswing, tries to play it through mid-wicket, across the
line, thick edge and the ball goes towards the off side.
57.2 Cork to Jayawardene, no run, offers the full face of the bat in
defence.
57.3 Cork to Jayawardene, one run, DROPPED! down the leg, glances it,
Stewart gets a glove to it, should have taken that!
57.4 Cork to Atapattu, three runs, on the pads, eased through mid-
wicket, good running between the wickets.
57.5 Cork to Jayawardene, no run, just outside the off, defended.
57.6 Cork to Jayawardene, no run, just outside the off, defended.
End of over 58 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 228/2
DG Cork 11-2-39-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
MS Atapattu 94* (171b 11x4) DPMD Jayawardene 88* (143b 14x4)
58.1 Hoggard to Atapattu, no run, defended.
58.2 Hoggard to Atapattu, no run, full and outside the off, driven to
covers.
58.3 Hoggard to Atapattu, FOUR, sweet! on leg and middle, worked away
through mid-wicket, that was a stylish stroke for four!
58.4 Hoggard to Atapattu, one run, slightly short in length, goes for
the cut, more of an upper-cut this is, over the slips and down to
third-man, moves to 99.
58.5 Hoggard to Jayawardene, no run, outside the off, left alone.
58.6 Hoggard to Jayawardene, one run, outside the off, cuts it in the
air and down to third-man.
End of over 59 (6 runs) Sri Lanka 234/2
MJ Hoggard 19-1-89-1 (1w 6nb) - Nursery End
DPMD Jayawardene 89* (145b 14x4) MS Atapattu 99* (175b 12x4)
59.1 Cork to Jayawardene, no run
59.2 Cork to Jayawardene, no run, pushed to mid-on.
59.3 Cork to Jayawardene, no run, played to mid-on.
59.4 Cork to Jayawardene, two runs, angling in to the batsman, waits for
the ball and works it neatly through mid-wicket, the flick of the
wrists made it look so good.
59.5 Cork to Jayawardene, FOUR, on the pads again, the flick of the
wrists, ball speeds through mid-wicket for four, what a wonderful
shot this is!
59.6 Cork to Jayawardene, no run, just outside the off, pushed towards
covers.
End of over 60 (6 runs) Sri Lanka 240/2
DG Cork 12-2-45-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
MS Atapattu 99* (175b 12x4) DPMD Jayawardene 95* (151b 15x4)
Atapattu on 99
60.1 Hoggard to Atapattu, no run, outside the off, driven to covers.
60.2 Hoggard to Atapattu, FOUR, angling in to the batsman, tucked around
the corner, no fielder to be seen anywhere in that area, ball goes
for four - that is his hundred. Marvan Atapattu - take a bow!
60.3 Hoggard to Atapattu, one run, outside the off, pushed through
covers.
60.4 Hoggard to Jayawardene, no run, outside the off, fended down.
60.5 Hoggard to Jayawardene, one run, Jayawardene playing with fire -
cuts this one in the air, just wide of backward point - down to
third-man for a single.
60.6 Hoggard to Atapattu, no run, outside the off, forward in defence.
End of over 61 (6 runs) Sri Lanka 246/2
MJ Hoggard 20-1-95-1 (1w 6nb) - Nursery End
DPMD Jayawardene 96* (153b 15x4) MS Atapattu 104* (179b 13x4)
Vaughan to bowl some off-spin now.
61.1 Vaughan to Jayawardene, no run, pushed to covers.
61.2 Vaughan to Jayawardene, no run, outside the off,left alone.
61.3 Vaughan to Jayawardene, one run, once again - edged down to third-
man for a single.
61.4 Vaughan to Atapattu, no run, well flighted delivery, playing right
from the crease, hit on the pad, loud shout for lbw,
Venkataraghavan says not out - that was more than being close,
Vaughan just can't turn the ball a mile!
61.5 Vaughan to Atapattu, no run, forward in defence.
61.6 Vaughan to Atapattu, no run, forward in defence.
End of over 62 (1 run) Sri Lanka 247/2
MP Vaughan 1-0-1-0 - Pavilion End
DPMD Jayawardene 97* (156b 15x4) MS Atapattu 104* (182b 13x4)
Andrew Flintoff to replace Hoggard.
62.1 Flintoff to Jayawardene, FOUR, what a gift to a batsman on 97 and
one who has the aid of a runner, short outside the off, a gentle
loosener really, powerfully cut away for four, that is Mahela
Jayawardene's hundred, well played!
62.2 Flintoff to Jayawardene, no run, outside the off, left alone.
62.3 Flintoff to Jayawardene, no run, defended.
62.4 Flintoff to Jayawardene, no run
62.5 Flintoff to Jayawardene, no run, outside the off, left alone
62.6 Flintoff to Jayawardene, one run, punched through covers for a
single.
End of over 63 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 252/2
A Flintoff 13-2-37-0 (1nb) - Nursery End
DPMD Jayawardene 102* (162b 16x4) MS Atapattu 104* (182b 13x4)
63.1 Vaughan to Jayawardene, no run, beaten! pushes forward at this,
beaten outside the off.
63.2 Vaughan to Jayawardene, no run, tossed up, played to mid-wicket.
63.3 Vaughan to Jayawardene, one run, well flighted delivery, driven
towards the cover fence, there is a man sweeping at the cover
fence.
63.4 Vaughan to Atapattu, no run, well flighted delivery, just outside
the off, stretches forward in defence.
63.5 Vaughan to Atapattu, one run, driven down the ground to long on.
63.6 Vaughan to Jayawardene, FOUR, Jayawardene goes down on one knee and
swing this one over mid-wicket - good shot - four!
End of over 64 (6 runs) Sri Lanka 258/2
MP Vaughan 2-0-7-0 - Pavilion End
MS Atapattu 105* (184b 13x4) DPMD Jayawardene 107* (166b 17x4)
64.1 Flintoff to Atapattu, two runs, played towards mid-wicket,
misfielded by Trescothick, they take one - yet another misfield -
they make it two.
64.2 Flintoff to Atapattu, no run, played towards the on side.
64.3 Flintoff to Atapattu, one run, tucked around the corner for a
single.
64.4 Flintoff to Jayawardene, no run, outside the off, left alone.
64.5 Flintoff to Jayawardene, OUT: off a good length, Jaywardene tries
to play it a bit too early, scoops it up to Trescothick at mid-
wicket.
Sri Lanka 261/3, Partnership of 206
DPMD Jayawardene c Trescothick b Flintoff 107 (168b 17x4 0x6)
MS Atapattu 108* (187b 13x4) A Flintoff 13.5-2-40-1 (1nb)
End of a stylish and entertaining innings, standing ovation for
Jayawardene.
The new batsman is Aravinda de Silva.
64.6 Flintoff to de Silva, one run, on the pads, tucked around the
corner for an easy single.
End of over 65 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 262/3
A Flintoff 14-2-41-1 (1nb) - Nursery End
PA de Silva 1* (1b) MS Atapattu 108* (187b 13x4)
English bowling has been a bit dismal today - bowling on both sides
of the pitch - easy runs given away. There was absolutely no
pressure on de Silva, that first run was a gift.
Caddick brought back in, replacing Vaughan.
65.1 Caddick to de Silva, no run, just outside the off, left alone.
65.2 Caddick to de Silva, no run, pushed to mid-on.
65.3 Caddick to de Silva, no run, ooh! what a ball! short of a length,
outside the off, de Silva goes for the cut - beaten by the extra
bounce.
65.4 Caddick to de Silva, no run, gets right behind the line and
defends.
65.5 Caddick to de Silva, no run, back and across, defended back down
the track.
65.6 Caddick to de Silva, no run, through to the keeper - the first
maiden in a while now.
End of over 66 (maiden) Sri Lanka 262/3
AR Caddick 15-2-52-0 - Pavilion End
MS Atapattu 108* (187b 13x4) PA de Silva 1* (7b)
66.1 Flintoff to Atapattu, no run
66.2 Flintoff to Atapattu, one run, on the pads, flicked away behind
square.
66.3 Flintoff to de Silva, no run, outside the off, left alone.
66.4 Flintoff to de Silva, no run, walks forward and drives to mid-off.
66.5 Flintoff to de Silva, no run, angling in to the batsman, defended.
66.6 Flintoff to de Silva, no run, bouncer - wasted delivery.
End of over 67 (1 run) Sri Lanka 263/3
A Flintoff 15-2-42-1 (1nb) - Nursery End
MS Atapattu 109* (189b 13x4) PA de Silva 1* (11b)
67.1 Caddick to Atapattu, no run, just outside the off, defended.
67.2 Caddick to Atapattu, no run, keeps the batsman honest in defence.
67.3 Caddick to Atapattu, two runs, on the pads, tucked around the
corner for a couple of runs.
67.4 Caddick to Atapattu, no run, short in length, outside the off,
played towards backward point.
67.5 Caddick to Atapattu, no run, gets right behind the line and plays
the ball towards short extra cover.
67.6 Caddick to Atapattu, one run, outside the off, pushed through
covers for an easy run.
End of over 68 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 266/3
AR Caddick 16-2-55-0 - Pavilion End
MS Atapattu 112* (195b 13x4) PA de Silva 1* (11b)
68.1 Flintoff to Atapattu, no run, outside the off, left alone.
68.2 Flintoff to Atapattu, no run, just outside the off, quite a
harmless delivery, pushed to covers.
68.3 Flintoff to Atapattu, no run, digs it in well short, angling in
too, defended.
68.4 Flintoff to Atapattu, no run, angling in to the batsman, Flintoff
trying to hit the deck very hard, defended
68.5 Flintoff to Atapattu, no run, wide outside the off, left alone -
not making the batsman play at it.
68.6 Flintoff to Atapattu, no run, outside the off, driven in the air,
falls well short of extra cover.
End of over 69 (maiden) Sri Lanka 266/3
A Flintoff 16-3-42-1 (1nb) - Nursery End
PA de Silva 1* (11b) MS Atapattu 112* (201b 13x4)
Match State: Drinks
69.1 Caddick to de Silva, no run, played to on side
69.2 Caddick to de Silva, one run, pushed around the corner
69.3 Caddick to Atapattu, one run, played out to square leg
69.4 Caddick to de Silva, FOUR, played through extra cover
69.5 Caddick to de Silva, one run, gentle tap to on side
69.6 Caddick to Atapattu, no run, played and missed, taken by keeper
End of over 70 (7 runs) Sri Lanka 273/3
AR Caddick 17-2-62-0 - Pavilion End
PA de Silva 7* (15b 1x4) MS Atapattu 113* (203b 13x4)
70.1 Flintoff to de Silva, no run, played back up the pitch
70.2 Flintoff to de Silva, no run, outside the off stump, left alone,
taken by the keeper
70.3 Flintoff to de Silva, no run, much slower ball, played back up
pitch
70.4 Flintoff to de Silva, no run, pushed to on side
70.5 Flintoff to de Silva, one run, sneaky run there, overthrow by
Nasser
70.6 Flintoff to Atapattu, one run
End of over 71 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 275/3
A Flintoff 17-3-44-1 (1nb) - Nursery End
MS Atapattu 114* (204b 13x4) PA de Silva 8* (20b 1x4)
71.1 Cork to Atapattu, no run, good line and length, forward in defence.
71.2 Cork to Atapattu, one run, played wide of mid-on and takes a quick
single.
71.3 Cork to de Silva, one run, once again that dreadful line, angling
down the leg, worked around the corner.
71.4 Cork to Atapattu, no run
71.5 Cork to Atapattu, no run
71.6 Cork to Atapattu, no run
End of over 72 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 277/3
DG Cork 13-2-47-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
PA de Silva 9* (21b 1x4) MS Atapattu 115* (209b 13x4)
72.1 Vaughan to de Silva, no run
72.2 Vaughan to de Silva, no run
72.3 Vaughan to de Silva, one run, pushed to deep mid-on for a single.
72.4 Vaughan to Atapattu, no run, defended.
72.5 Vaughan to Atapattu, no run, defended.
72.6 Vaughan to Atapattu, one run, pushed firmly to deep mid-on.
End of over 73 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 279/3
MP Vaughan 3-0-9-0 - Nursery End
MS Atapattu 116* (212b 13x4) PA de Silva 10* (24b 1x4)
73.1 Cork to Atapattu, no run, defended.
73.2 Cork to Atapattu, no run, defended.
73.3 Cork to Atapattu, no run, defended.
73.4 Cork to Atapattu, no run, late swing in to the batsman, played back
down the track.
73.5 Cork to Atapattu, one run, this one moves away, takes the genuine
edge, no slips in place! what a missed opportunity - you pay the
price for being defensive.
73.6 Cork to de Silva, no run, defended back down the track.
End of over 74 (1 run) Sri Lanka 280/3
DG Cork 14-2-48-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
MS Atapattu 116* (217b 13x4) PA de Silva 10* (25b 1x4)
74.1 Vaughan to Atapattu, no run, well tossed up, forward in defence.
74.2 Vaughan to Atapattu, no run, tossed up, driven firmly to covers, a
bit too firmly - can't get the single.
74.3 Vaughan to Atapattu, no run, slow turn in from outside the off,
defended.
74.4 Vaughan to Atapattu, FOUR, well flighted outside the off, a juicy
half volley, Atapattu would take that any day - in Kandy or at
Lord's, leans forward and plays a glorious cover drive for four!
lovely shot.
74.5 Vaughan to Atapattu, no run, tossed up, forward in defence.
74.6 Vaughan to Atapattu, no run, outside the off, pushed to covers.
End of over 75 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 284/3
MP Vaughan 4-0-13-0 - Nursery End
PA de Silva 10* (25b 1x4) MS Atapattu 120* (223b 14x4)
75.1 Cork to de Silva, no run, well up to the batsman, forward in
defence.
75.2 Cork to de Silva, no run, on the pads, played to backward square
leg, good piece of fielding too.
75.3 Cork to de Silva, no run, defended.
75.4 Cork to de Silva, no run, outside the off, left alone.
75.5 Cork to de Silva, no run, bouncer! a wasted one.
75.6 Cork to de Silva, no run, and another one! ensures that the over is
a maiden.
End of over 76 (maiden) Sri Lanka 284/3
DG Cork 15-3-48-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
MS Atapattu 120* (223b 14x4) PA de Silva 10* (31b 1x4)
76.1 Vaughan to Atapattu, no run, tossed up, forward in defence.
76.2 Vaughan to Atapattu, no run, tossed up, forward in defence.
76.3 Vaughan to Atapattu, no run, quicker through the air - defended.
76.4 Vaughan to Atapattu, no run, gives it a bit more flight, forward in
defence.
76.5 Vaughan to Atapattu, no run, played neatly to mid-wicket.
76.6 Vaughan to Atapattu, no run, played back to the bowler.
End of over 77 (maiden) Sri Lanka 284/3
MP Vaughan 5-1-13-0 - Nursery End
PA de Silva 10* (31b 1x4) MS Atapattu 120* (229b 14x4)
77.1 Cork to de Silva, no run, bouncer! ducks under it.
77.2 Cork to de Silva, FOUR, another short delivery, de Silva plays the
upper-cut, puts it away towards the third-man fence for four.
77.3 Cork to de Silva, no run, on middle and leg, played to th eon side.
77.4 Cork to de Silva, no run, loud shout for lbw, umpire
Venkataraghavan says not out, suggests that it was outside the
line of off, tv replays says something else, was a close call.
77.5 Cork to de Silva, no run, defended
77.6 Cork to de Silva, no run, defended.
End of over 78 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 288/3
DG Cork 16-3-52-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
MS Atapattu 120* (229b 14x4) PA de Silva 14* (37b 2x4)
78.1 Vaughan to Atapattu, no run, tossed up, forward in defence.
78.2 Vaughan to Atapattu, one run, worked away through the on side.
78.3 Vaughan to de Silva, no run, good delivery, flighted, turning in,
has de Silva honest in defence.
78.4 Vaughan to de Silva, no run, goes forward and defends.
78.5 Vaughan to de Silva, no run, bat and pad close together in defence.
78.6 Vaughan to de Silva, one run, short and hammered away to sweeper
cover.
End of over 79 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 290/3
MP Vaughan 6-1-15-0 - Nursery End
PA de Silva 15* (41b 2x4) MS Atapattu 121* (231b 14x4)
11 more overs to be bowled today. We might see the new ball taken
after this over.
79.1 Cork to de Silva, no run, angling in to the batsman, defended, ball
goes back to Cork, wants to have a shy at the stumps...
79.2 Cork to de Silva, no run, bouncer! sails through to Stewart.
79.3 Cork to de Silva, no run, outside the off, played to covers.
79.4 Cork to de Silva, no run, slower delivery, outside the off, left
alone.
79.5 Cork to de Silva, no run, rising delivery, played down and towards
the leg side.
79.6 Cork to de Silva, no run, a big bouncer! way over de Silva's head.
End of over 80 (maiden) Sri Lanka 290/3
DG Cork 17-4-52-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
MS Atapattu 121* (231b 14x4) PA de Silva 15* (47b 2x4)
80.1 Vaughan to Atapattu, no run
80.2 Vaughan to Atapattu, one run, tucked around the corner.
80.3 Vaughan to de Silva, no run, forward in defence.
80.4 Vaughan to de Silva, no run, forward in defence.
80.5 Vaughan to de Silva, no run, pushed to mid-on.
80.6 Vaughan to de Silva, no run, played back down the track.
End of over 81 (1 run) Sri Lanka 291/3
MP Vaughan 7-1-16-0 - Nursery End
MS Atapattu 122* (233b 14x4) PA de Silva 15* (51b 2x4)
81.1 Cork to Atapattu, no run, late inswinger - almost sneaks through
the defence, Atapattu completely squared up.
81.2 Cork to Atapattu, (noball) no run, defended.
81.2 Cork to Atapattu, no run, bouncer, ducks under it.
81.3 Cork to Atapattu, no run
81.4 Cork to Atapattu, no run, the slower ball, almost an off-break,
defended.
81.5 Cork to Atapattu, one run, short outside the off, chopped down to
third-man.
81.6 Cork to de Silva, no run, right on target, forward in defence.
End of over 82 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 293/3
DG Cork 18-4-54-0 (2nb) - Pavilion End
MS Atapattu 123* (239b 14x4) PA de Silva 15* (52b 2x4)
82.1 Vaughan to Atapattu, one run, played behind square leg
82.2 Vaughan to de Silva, one run, driven down the ground to long-on.
82.3 Vaughan to Atapattu, no run, short and wide outside the off, goes
for the cut, can't beat the man at backward point.
82.4 Vaughan to Atapattu, no run, tossed up delivery, forward in defence
82.5 Vaughan to Atapattu, no run, fulltoss, taps it back to the bowler -
missed opportunity.
82.6 Vaughan to Atapattu, one run, driven down the ground to long on.
End of over 83 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 296/3
MP Vaughan 8-1-19-0 - Nursery End
MS Atapattu 125* (244b 14x4) PA de Silva 16* (53b 2x4)
The new ball has been taken - Dominic Cork has it with him. Seven
more overs to go in the day.
83.1 Cork to Atapattu, no run, full in length, pushed to mid-off.
83.2 Cork to Atapattu, no run, gets right behind the line and defends.
83.3 Cork to Atapattu, no run, good line and length, pushed towards the
off side.
83.4 Cork to Atapattu, no run, just outside the off, shuffles across,
defends.
83.5 Cork to Atapattu, FOUR, wide half volley outside the off, smashed
through covers for four, what a shot!
83.6 Cork to Atapattu, no run, driven to Trescothick at extra cover.
End of over 84 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 300/3
DG Cork 19-4-58-0 (2nb) - Pavilion End
PA de Silva 16* (53b 2x4) MS Atapattu 129* (250b 15x4)
300 runs on the board. It was in 1994 - the last time 300 runs were
scored on the first day at Lord's.
Hoggard to share the new ball.
84.1 Hoggard to de Silva, no run, outside the off, left alone to the
keeper.
The crowd cheering Hoggard on...
84.2 Hoggard to de Silva, no run, once again, outside the off, left
alone.
84.3 Hoggard to de Silva, no run, brilliant delivery - wonderful
outswinger, de Silva is drawn forward to play at it, beaten, but
not by much.
84.4 Hoggard to de Silva, no run, gets right behind the line and
defends.
84.5 Hoggard to de Silva, one run, another beauty! de Silva tries to
take his bat away at the last moment -ball hits bat and goes
towards gully.
84.6 Hoggard to Atapattu, (noball) no run
84.6 Hoggard to Atapattu, no run
End of over 85 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 302/3
MJ Hoggard 21-1-97-1 (1w 7nb) - Nursery End
PA de Silva 17* (58b 2x4) MS Atapattu 129* (252b 15x4)
85.1 Flintoff to de Silva, no run
85.2 Flintoff to de Silva, no run, outside the off, left alone.
85.3 Flintoff to de Silva, one run, drifting in to the batsman, tucked
around the corner.
85.4 Flintoff to Atapattu, two runs, played down to long leg, Hoggard
has to cover a long distance from fin eleg, enough time for a
couple of runs.
85.5 Flintoff to Atapattu, no run, outside the off, left alone.
85.6 Flintoff to Atapattu, no run, outside the off, cut down to backward
of point.
End of over 86 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 305/3
A Flintoff 18-3-47-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
PA de Silva 18* (61b 2x4) MS Atapattu 131* (255b 15x4)
86.1 Hoggard to de Silva, no run, pace and movement away from the
batsman, left alone.
86.2 Hoggard to de Silva, no run, short of a good length, outside the
off, defended.
86.3 Hoggard to de Silva, two runs, tucked away to long leg, Caddick has
to run in from fine leg, they look for the third run, good throw
in from Caddick - just the two.
86.4 Hoggard to de Silva, no run, outside the off, gets right behind the
line and defends.
86.5 Hoggard to de Silva, no run, what a ball!Hoggard bowling the
perfect outswinger, de Silva has no clue about that, plays and
misses, not by much.
86.6 Hoggard to de Silva, no run, well up to the batsman, played back
down the track, Hoggard does well to stop it.
End of over 87 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 307/3
MJ Hoggard 22-1-99-1 (1w 7nb) - Nursery End
MS Atapattu 131* (255b 15x4) PA de Silva 20* (67b 2x4)
87.1 Flintoff to Atapattu, two runs, played around the corner.
87.2 Flintoff to Atapattu, no run, darting in from outside the off, left
alone.
87.3 Flintoff to Atapattu, legbye: one run
87.4 Flintoff to de Silva, no run
87.5 Flintoff to de Silva, no run, angling in to the batsman, defended.
87.6 Flintoff to de Silva, no run, played back down the track.
End of over 88 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 310/3
A Flintoff 19-3-49-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
MS Atapattu 133* (258b 15x4) PA de Silva 20* (70b 2x4)
88.1 Hoggard to Atapattu, no run, good outswinger, Atapattu trying to
leave it alone, gets a bat on it, ball goes to gully.
88.2 Hoggard to Atapattu, no run, well fielded at short mid-wicket.
88.3 Hoggard to Atapattu, no run, outside the off, played to backward
point.
88.4 Hoggard to Atapattu, no run, the sidewinder! going away from the
right-handed batsman, left alone.
88.5 Hoggard to Atapattu, no run, once again, moving away from the
batsman, left alone to Stewart behind the stumps.
88.6 Hoggard to Atapattu, no run, defended.
End of over 89 (maiden) Sri Lanka 310/3
MJ Hoggard 23-2-99-1 (1w 7nb) - Nursery End
PA de Silva 20* (70b 2x4) MS Atapattu 133* (264b 15x4)
The final over of the first day coming up.
89.1 Flintoff to de Silva, no run, fast delivery outside the off, good
bounce too - beaten.
89.2 Flintoff to de Silva, FOUR, that is silly bowling, after bowling an
unplayable delivery, follows it up with one on the pads, says very
much about the English bowling today, worked away towards long
leg, Hoggard makes the dive, can't stop it, four!
89.3 Flintoff to de Silva, no run, outside the off, left alone to the
keeper.
89.4 Flintoff to de Silva, no run, pitched well up to the batsman, de
Silva goes forward in defence.
89.5 Flintoff to de Silva, no run, outside the off, pushed to covers.
Last ball of the day coming up
89.6 Flintoff to de Silva, no run, fired down the leg side. That is
stumps on day-1.
End of over 90 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 314/3
A Flintoff 20-3-53-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
MS Atapattu 133* (264b 15x4) PA de Silva 24* (76b 3x4)
The day clearly belonged to the visitors.
They won the toss and elected to bat, and closed the day at 314/3.
Marvan Atapattu is in fine touch - unbeaten on 133. Giving him good
company is Aravida de Silva with 24.
Mahela Jayawardene scored his first overseas Test hundred - 107
runs with the help of 17 glorious boundaries.
Jayasuriya (18) and Sangakkara (10) missed out on this track, which
is full of runs.
The English bowling cut a sorry figure.
The bowlers lacked discipline - bowling on both sides of pitch,
runs were gifted away.
First session saw 110 runs scored off 27 overs. In the second 107
runs were scored off 27 overs.
The final sesson saw 36 overs bowled and 97 runs scored.
Caddick was huge disappointment. Hoggard tried his best. Flintoff
looked a pale shadow of the bowler he was in India.
Cork got the ball to swing around a bit - was never quick enough to
trouble the batsmen.
England going in with four fast bowlers, clearly lacked the fire-
power.
We will be back tomorrow with the live coverage at 0955 Hrs GMT,
1055 Hrs BST.
Hope you enjoyed the first day's game. Do join us tomorrow. Cheers!
Match State: Stumps - Day 1
Good Morning!
Welcome to Lord's for the second day's play of the first npower
Test match between England and Sri Lanka.
We are all set for the start - Hoggard to bowl right-arm over the
wicket to Atapattu.
90.1 Hoggard to Atapattu, FOUR, what a start! sliding down the leg side,
Atapattu flicks it away - through mid-wicket for four.
90.2 Hoggard to Atapattu, no run, short of a good length, rising
delivery, just outside the off, gets right behind the line and
defends.
90.3 Hoggard to Atapattu, no run, pitched well up to the batsman -
defended.
90.4 Hoggard to Atapattu, no run, on middle and off, defended.
90.5 Hoggard to Atapattu, no run, back of a length, rising delivery,
gets right behind the line and fends it down.
90.6 Hoggard to Atapattu, FOUR, what a shot! over pitched delivery on
leg and middle, the flick of the wrists and the ball screams past
a diving Cork at mid-wicket for four.
End of over 91 (8 runs) Sri Lanka 322/3
MJ Hoggard 24-2-107-1 (1w 7nb) - Nursery End
PA de Silva 24* (76b 3x4) MS Atapattu 141* (270b 17x4)
It is going to be Caddick.
91.1 Caddick to de Silva, no run, short of a length, rising delivery,
defended.
91.2 Caddick to de Silva, FOUR, short, outside the off, de Silva shows
his class - gets right on top of it and cuts it down to the square
third-man fence for four!
91.3 Caddick to de Silva, one run, over-pitched and on the pads, flicked
down to long leg for a single.
91.4 Caddick to Atapattu, no run, just outside the off, defended.
91.5 Caddick to Atapattu, no run, short of a length, outside the off,
defended.
91.6 Caddick to Atapattu, no run, digs this one short, Atapattu sways
away from it.
End of over 92 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 327/3
AR Caddick 18-2-67-0 - Pavilion End
PA de Silva 29* (79b 4x4) MS Atapattu 141* (273b 17x4)
Bowling change - Flintoff to replace Hoggard.
92.1 Flintoff to de Silva, no run, angling in to the batsman, defended.
92.2 Flintoff to de Silva, no run, short of a length, outside the off,
goes for the cut - well away from the body, mistimes it
completely.
92.3 Flintoff to de Silva, one run, short, outside the off, goes for the
cut - gets a thick edge and the ball goes through covers for a
single.
92.4 Flintoff to Atapattu, no run, outside the off, left alone.
92.5 Flintoff to Atapattu, one run, tucked around the corner for a
single.
92.6 Flintoff to de Silva, no run, beautiful delivery outside the off,
moves away from the batsman, plays and misses.
End of over 93 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 329/3
A Flintoff 21-3-54-1 (1nb) - Nursery End
MS Atapattu 142* (275b 17x4) PA de Silva 30* (83b 4x4)
93.1 Caddick to Atapattu, FOUR, short, outside the off, more of a late
cut - the result is obvious - four to the third-man fence.
93.2 Caddick to Atapattu, one run, tucked around the corner.
93.3 Caddick to de Silva, no run, outside the off, gets right behind the
line and defends.
93.4 Caddick to de Silva, no run, short of a length, outside the off,
defended.
93.5 Caddick to de Silva, one run, bouncer! goes for the hook, mistimes
it, top edge and the ball goes in the air and falls well short of
the fielder running in from fine leg.
93.6 Caddick to Atapattu, no run, short of a good length, played to the
on side and looks for a single, which is not really there.
End of over 94 (6 runs) Sri Lanka 335/3
AR Caddick 19-2-73-0 - Pavilion End
PA de Silva 31* (86b 4x4) MS Atapattu 147* (278b 18x4)
94.1 Flintoff to de Silva, no run
94.2 Flintoff to de Silva, no run, well up to the batsman, outside the
off, de Silva walks across and pushes it to mid-on.
94.3 Flintoff to de Silva, no run, outside the off, left alone.
94.4 Flintoff to de Silva, no run, well outside the off, quite defensive
bowling, not making the batsman play at it.
94.5 Flintoff to de Silva, no run, much better delivery, just outside
the off, de Silva defends.
94.6 Flintoff to de Silva, no run, rising delivery, fends it down.
End of over 95 (maiden) Sri Lanka 335/3
A Flintoff 22-4-54-1 (1nb) - Nursery End
MS Atapattu 147* (278b 18x4) PA de Silva 31* (92b 4x4)
95.1 Caddick to Atapattu, no run, outside the off, left alone, Stewart
fumbles.
95.2 Caddick to Atapattu, no run
95.3 Caddick to Atapattu, no run, outside the off, left alone.
95.4 Caddick to Atapattu, no run, outside the off, defended towards
covers.
95.5 Caddick to Atapattu, FOUR, short delivery, outside the off,
Atapattu cuts powerfully, what a shot! four runs to the backward
point fence, brings up his 150.
95.6 Caddick to Atapattu, no run, bouncer, ducks under it.
End of over 96 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 339/3
AR Caddick 20-2-77-0 - Pavilion End
PA de Silva 31* (92b 4x4) MS Atapattu 151* (284b 19x4)
96.1 Flintoff to de Silva, no run, good sharp delivery outside the off,
beaten
96.2 Flintoff to de Silva, one run, tucked down to fine leg.
96.3 Flintoff to Atapattu, no run
96.4 Flintoff to Atapattu, no run
96.5 Flintoff to Atapattu, no run, extra bounce from short of a good
length, Atapattu going back and across to play at this, nasty blow
- luckily on the gloves.
96.6 Flintoff to Atapattu, no run, defended.
End of over 97 (1 run) Sri Lanka 340/3
A Flintoff 23-4-55-1 (1nb) - Nursery End
PA de Silva 32* (94b 4x4) MS Atapattu 151* (288b 19x4)
97.1 Caddick to de Silva, FOUR, glorious extra cover drive for four!
This is shocking stuff from Caddick - juicy half-volley outside
the off.
97.2 Caddick to de Silva, no run, digs this one short, the ball takes
off - down the leg side, Stewart takes it well above his head.
97.3 Caddick to de Silva, one run, short delivery again, goes for the
cut, thick edge and the ball goes in the air towards square third-
man, there is a fielder covering that area.
97.4 Caddick to Atapattu, no run, gets right behind the line and plays
to mid-on.
97.5 Caddick to Atapattu, no run, frustrated Caddick - digs this one a
bit too short, Atapattu sits under it and allows it to sail
through harmlessly to Stewart.
97.6 Caddick to Atapattu, no run, gets right behind the line and plays
it to mid-on.
End of over 98 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 345/3
AR Caddick 21-2-82-0 - Pavilion End
PA de Silva 37* (97b 5x4) MS Atapattu 151* (291b 19x4)
98.1 Flintoff to de Silva, no run, angling in to the batsman, played to
short mid-wicket.
98.2 Flintoff to de Silva, no run, outside the off, left alone.
98.3 Flintoff to de Silva, (noball) no run, kicks up off a good length,
takes the outside edge, Hussain at first slips drops the catch -
the simplest of 'em all - highly unlikely that the catch was put
down because of the no-ball, Flintoff over-stepping.
98.3 Flintoff to de Silva, no run, defended to the on side.
98.4 Flintoff to de Silva, no run, left alone.
98.5 Flintoff to de Silva, FOUR, short, outside the off, de Silva
thrashes this to the deep backward point fence for four!
That brings up the 350 on the board.
98.6 Flintoff to de Silva, no run, gets right behind the line and
defends.
End of over 99 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 350/3
A Flintoff 24-4-60-1 (2nb) - Nursery End
MS Atapattu 151* (291b 19x4) PA de Silva 41* (104b 6x4)
Hoggard is brought back to replace Caddick.
99.1 Hoggard to Atapattu, no run, short of a good length, angling in to
the batsman, shapes to play it towards the leg side, takes the
leading edge and falls well short of the fielder charging in from
point.
99.2 Hoggard to Atapattu, no run, defended.
99.3 Hoggard to Atapattu, two runs, on middle and leg, eased away
through mid-wicket for an easy two.
99.4 Hoggard to Atapattu, no run, outside the off,plays a lazy shot at
this one - away from the body, mistimes it completely.
99.5 Hoggard to Atapattu, two runs, neatly played behind point for a
couple of runs.
99.6 Hoggard to Atapattu, no run, left through to the keeper.
End of over 100 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 354/3
MJ Hoggard 25-2-111-1 (1w 7nb) - Pavilion End
PA de Silva 41* (104b 6x4) MS Atapattu 155* (297b 19x4)
100.1 Flintoff to de Silva, no run, pitched up wide of the off stump,
left alone
100.2 Flintoff to de Silva, no run
100.3 Flintoff to de Silva, no run, short delivery wide of the off stump,
De Silva not intrested
100.4 Flintoff to de Silva, no run, pitched up wide of the leg stump, De
Silva tries to run it down fine but misses the target
100.5 Flintoff to de Silva, one run, on the middle and leg, turned away
wide of the mid on fielder, qucik single taken
100.6 Flintoff to Atapattu, no run, just short of a lenght on the middle
and leg, played to the on side
End of over 101 (1 run) Sri Lanka 355/3
A Flintoff 25-4-61-1 (2nb) - Nursery End
PA de Silva 42* (109b 6x4) MS Atapattu 155* (298b 19x4)
101.1 Hoggard to de Silva, no run, short delivery just outisde the off
stump, De Silva goes for the pull, the ball did not rise much
after hitting the deck, flicks the pads on the way to the keeper,
appeal for LBW, umpire not intrested
101.2 Hoggard to de Silva, no run
101.3 Hoggard to de Silva, no run, pitched up just wide of the off stump,
played back to the bowler
101.4 Hoggard to de Silva, no run, just short of a length outisde the off
stump, again the ball kept low!, batsman beaten
101.5 Hoggard to de Silva, one run, on the middle and leg, turned away to
the backward of sqaure region, easy single taken
101.6 Hoggard to Atapattu, no run
End of over 102 (1 run) Sri Lanka 356/3
MJ Hoggard 26-2-112-1 (1w 7nb) - Pavilion End
PA de Silva 43* (114b 6x4) MS Atapattu 155* (299b 19x4)
102.1 Flintoff to de Silva, no run, good lenght delivery on the off and
cutting into the right hander, pushed to the covers
102.2 Flintoff to de Silva, no run, short pitched on the off and angling
into the batsman, defended
102.3 Flintoff to de Silva, no run, quick delivery outside the off, left
alone
102.4 Flintoff to de Silva, no run, played to the mid on region, straight
to the fielder
102.5 Flintoff to de Silva, no run, quick bouncer on the middle and off,
de Silva ducks under it
102.6 Flintoff to de Silva, no run, bit of movement, on the off and
seaming away, played to the point region
End of over 103 (maiden) Sri Lanka 356/3
A Flintoff 26-5-61-1 (2nb) - Nursery End
MS Atapattu 155* (299b 19x4) PA de Silva 43* (120b 6x4)
Hoggard to continue, over the wicket to the right hander
103.1 Hoggard to Atapattu, no run, good lenght delivery on the off,
Atapattu moves across and plays it to the off side
103.2 Hoggard to Atapattu, no run, quicker delivery, outside the off
stump, no shot offered
103.3 Hoggard to Atapattu, FOUR, short pitched on the middle and leg,
Atapattu moves across and flicks it to the backward of sqaure
fence, classy shot!
103.4 Hoggard to Atapattu, FOUR, short and wide outisde the off stump,
punched off the back foot to the backward of point fence
103.5 Hoggard to Atapattu, no run
103.6 Hoggard to Atapattu, two runs, DROPPED!, great delivery on the off
and seaming away from the batsman, Atapattu had to play at it and
edges, yet another easy catch dropped by the slip fielder!
End of over 104 (10 runs) Sri Lanka 366/3
MJ Hoggard 27-2-122-1 (1w 7nb) - Pavilion End
PA de Silva 43* (120b 6x4) MS Atapattu 165* (305b 21x4)
104.1 Caddick to de Silva, one run
104.2 Caddick to Atapattu, no run
104.3 Caddick to Atapattu, no run
104.4 Caddick to Atapattu, FOUR
104.5 Caddick to Atapattu, one run, pushed to mid wicket
104.6 Caddick to de Silva, FOUR, outside the off, ball moving away takes
the outside edge, straight to Flintoff at second slip, Dropped!
End of over 105 (10 runs) Sri Lanka 376/3
AR Caddick 22-2-92-0 - Nursery End
MS Atapattu 170* (309b 22x4) PA de Silva 48* (122b 7x4)
Match State: Drinks
105.1 Hoggard to Atapattu, no run
105.2 Hoggard to Atapattu, no run
105.3 Hoggard to Atapattu, no run, great delivery, on the off and
swinging into the right hander, batsman beaten!
105.4 Hoggard to Atapattu, two runs, on the middle and leg, turned away
to the backward of sqaure region, Caddick runs around and uses his
football skills to stop the ball from touching the ropes
105.5 Hoggard to Atapattu, no run, driven straight to the cover fielder
105.6 Hoggard to Atapattu, no run
End of over 106 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 379/3
MJ Hoggard 28-2-124-1 (1w 7nb) - Pavilion End
PA de Silva 47* (122b 7x4) MS Atapattu 173* (315b 22x4)
106.1 Caddick to de Silva, one run, short and wide outisde the off, cut
away to the backward of point region, that's 6000 runs for De
Silva!
106.2 Caddick to Atapattu, no run
106.3 Caddick to Atapattu, no run
106.4 Caddick to Atapattu, no run, short delivery on the off, played off
the back foot to the mid off region
106.5 Caddick to Atapattu, no run, pitched up on the off, played back to
the bowler at one bounce
106.6 Caddick to Atapattu, two runs, short and wide outisde the off,
Atapattu stands tall and cuts it past the diving point fielder
End of over 107 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 382/3
AR Caddick 23-2-95-0 - Nursery End
PA de Silva 48* (123b 7x4) MS Atapattu 175* (320b 22x4)
107.1 Hoggard to de Silva, no run, defended outisde the off stump
107.2 Hoggard to de Silva, no run, great delivery, on the off and came in
a long way, De Silva leaves it alone, the ball misses the stumps
by a whisker!
107.3 Hoggard to de Silva, no run
107.4 Hoggard to de Silva, one run, pitched up on the middle and leg,
played to the vacant mid-wicket region
107.5 Hoggard to Atapattu, no run, good lenght delivery on the middle and
going down the leg, hits the pads outside the line of the off
stump, huge appeal for LBW, umpire not intrested!
107.6 Hoggard to Atapattu, no run
End of over 108 (1 run) Sri Lanka 383/3
MJ Hoggard 29-2-125-1 (1w 7nb) - Pavilion End
PA de Silva 49* (127b 7x4) MS Atapattu 175* (322b 22x4)
108.1 Caddick to de Silva, no run, quick short delivery outisde the off,
de Silva goes for the cut and misses the target by miles
108.2 Caddick to de Silva, no run, defended outside the off stump
108.3 Caddick to de Silva, no run, that was nasty!, quick short delivery
on the off and cutting into the batsman, de Silva jumps up and
takes it on the glove
108.4 Caddick to de Silva, no run
108.5 Caddick to de Silva, two runs, short and just wide of the off
stump, de Silva goes back and cut it to the third man region,
fifty up!
108.6 Caddick to de Silva, no run, again short and wide outside the off,
played to the point region
End of over 109 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 385/3
AR Caddick 24-2-97-0 - Nursery End
MS Atapattu 175* (322b 22x4) PA de Silva 51* (133b 7x4)
Hoggard to continue, over the wicket to the right hander
109.1 Hoggard to Atapattu, no run, good lenght delivery outisde the off,
no shot offered
109.2 Hoggard to Atapattu, no run
109.3 Hoggard to Atapattu, one run, on the middle and leg, turned away to
the vacant mid-wicket region, easy single taken
109.4 Hoggard to de Silva, FOUR, good lenght dleivery on the middle and
leg, taken on the half-volley and smashed to the mid-wicket fence,
all timing in that shot!
109.5 Hoggard to de Silva, no run
109.6 Hoggard to de Silva, no run, full and on the off, defended
End of over 110 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 390/3
MJ Hoggard 30-2-130-1 (1w 7nb) - Pavilion End
MS Atapattu 176* (325b 22x4) PA de Silva 55* (136b 8x4)
110.1 Caddick to Atapattu, no run, stands tall and pushes the ball to
covers.
110.2 Caddick to Atapattu, no run
110.3 Caddick to Atapattu, no run, defended
110.4 Caddick to Atapattu, no run, well up to the batsman, defended.
110.5 Caddick to Atapattu, no run, bouncer! ducks under it.
110.6 Caddick to Atapattu, no run, slightly short, goes back and pushes
it to covers.
End of over 111 (maiden) Sri Lanka 390/3
AR Caddick 25-3-97-0 - Nursery End
PA de Silva 55* (136b 8x4) MS Atapattu 176* (331b 22x4)
111.1 Cork to de Silva, no run, down the leg side, through to the keeper.
111.2 Cork to de Silva, no run, just outside the off, forward in defence.
111.3 Cork to de Silva, no run, well up to the batsman, pushes it to mid-
on.
111.4 Cork to de Silva, no run, outside the off, pushed to covers.
111.5 Cork to de Silva, no run, well up to the batsman, defended.
111.6 Cork to de Silva, no run, defended. A maiden over.
End of over 112 (maiden) Sri Lanka 390/3
DG Cork 20-5-58-0 (2nb) - Pavilion End
MS Atapattu 176* (331b 22x4) PA de Silva 55* (142b 8x4)
112.1 Caddick to Atapattu, no run, outside the off, left alone.
112.2 Caddick to Atapattu, no run, bouncer! ducks under it.
112.3 Caddick to Atapattu, no run, short of a good length, just about on
the off stump line, offers a straight bat in defence.
112.4 Caddick to Atapattu, no run, another bouncer! not good enough to
trouble the batsman on 176, sits under it.
112.5 Caddick to Atapattu, no run, outside the off, defended.
112.6 Caddick to Atapattu, no run, rocks back and punches this one to
Crawley in the covers. The fourth maiden over in a row!
End of over 113 (maiden) Sri Lanka 390/3
AR Caddick 26-4-97-0 - Nursery End
PA de Silva 55* (142b 8x4) MS Atapattu 176* (337b 22x4)
Correction: third maiden over in a row.
113.1 Cork to de Silva, no run, off the pads, Stewart does well to stop
it.
113.2 Cork to de Silva, no run, outswinger, goes for the cut, beaten.
113.3 Cork to de Silva, FOUR, another outswinger, almost an action replay
of the previous delivery, this time de Silva gets a top edge - the
ball flies over the slips and into the third-man fence for four.
113.4 Cork to de Silva, one run, short, outside the off, cuts it down to
square third-man.
113.5 Cork to Atapattu, FOUR, outside the off, Atapattu smashes this
through covers for four! what a shot!
113.6 Cork to Atapattu, no run, bouncer! ducks under it.
End of over 114 (9 runs) Sri Lanka 399/3
DG Cork 21-5-67-0 (2nb) - Pavilion End
PA de Silva 60* (146b 9x4) MS Atapattu 180* (339b 23x4)
114.1 Caddick to de Silva, no run
114.2 Caddick to de Silva, no run
114.3 Caddick to de Silva, bye: one run, bouncer, ducks under it, Stewart
does not take it cleanly, they take a bye, that is the 400 on the
scoreboard
114.4 Caddick to Atapattu, FOUR, more runs! this time a thick outside
edge as Atapattu tries to force it through the off side, ball
races past the ropes at third-man.
114.5 Caddick to Atapattu, one run, on the pads, tucked around the
corner.
114.6 Caddick to de Silva, no run
End of over 115 (6 runs) Sri Lanka 405/3
AR Caddick 27-4-102-0 - Nursery End
MS Atapattu 185* (341b 24x4) PA de Silva 60* (150b 9x4)
Cork to continue.
115.1 Cork to Atapattu, no run, bouncer! goes for the hook - misses it
completely.
115.2 Cork to Atapattu, no run, another bouncer, ducks under it.
115.3 Cork to Atapattu, no run, oh! the third bouncer in a row, Atapattu
has nothing to do with it.
115.4 Cork to Atapattu, no run, digs this one short, sails through to
Stewart.
115.5 Cork to Atapattu, (noball) no run, better delivery, swinging in to
the batsman, no ball called.
115.5 Cork to Atapattu, no run, bouncer! ducks under it. Surely umpire
Venkataraghavan should have a word with Cork, too much of short
pitched bowling, Atapattu not too happy.
115.6 Cork to Atapattu, (noball) no run, short, outside the off, cuts it
straight towards point.
115.6 Cork to Atapattu, OUT: another short pitched delivery, Atapattu
goes for the hook, does not get on top of it, top edges it towards
Trescothick at long leg, simple catch - taken!
Sri Lanka 407/4, Partnership of 146
MS Atapattu c Trescothick b Cork 185 (349b 24x4 0x6)
End of over 116 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 407/4
DG Cork 22-5-69-1 (4nb) - Pavilion End
PA de Silva 60* (150b 9x4)
The new batsman is Russell Arnold
116.1 Caddick to Arnold, no run, gets right behind the line and defends.
116.2 Caddick to Arnold, no run, short, rising delivery, Arnold gets
right up on his toes and fends it down.
116.3 Caddick to Arnold, no run, just outside the off, good pace and
bounce, through to the keeper.
116.4 Caddick to Arnold, no run, outside the off, played to covers.
116.5 Caddick to Arnold, no run, short of a good length, rising delivery,
gets right behind the line and defends.
116.6 Caddick to Arnold, (noball) no run, good sharp bouncer, Arnold in
some kind of trouble, struggles to duck under it.
116.6 Caddick to Arnold, no run, short-pitched stuff, rising delivery,
Arnold ducks straight into it, ball hits him on the shoulder.
Arnold looks very shaky.
End of over 117 (1 run) Sri Lanka 408/4
AR Caddick 28-4-103-0 (1nb) - Nursery End
PA de Silva 60* (150b 9x4) RP Arnold 0* (7b)
117.1 Cork to de Silva, no run, bouncer, sliding down the leg, ducks
under it.
117.2 Cork to de Silva, no run, quick-sharp-bouncer! sails right above de
Silva's head, good take by Stewart.
117.3 Cork to de Silva, (noball) no run, another short pitched delivery,
sways away from it.
117.3 Cork to de Silva, no run, bouncer! ducks under it. Cork has bowled
ten bouncers off the last 12 balls he has bowled.
117.4 Cork to de Silva, one run, not a bouncer this time, played behind
square leg for a single.
117.5 Cork to Arnold, one run, outside the off, tentative push to the
covers, takes a quick single and is off the mark.
117.6 Cork to de Silva, one run, gets this one to move away from de
Silva, thick edge and down to third-man.
End of over 118 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 412/4
DG Cork 23-5-73-1 (5nb) - Pavilion End
PA de Silva 62* (156b 9x4) RP Arnold 1* (8b)
98 runs scored in the 28 overs bowled in the session.
The only wicket to fall in the session was that of Marvan Atapattu
- 185. He was caught by Trescothick off Cork, going for a hook and
top edging it to long leg.
Three catches were dropped this morning.
Hussain put down a sitter at first slip, when de Silva edged a no-
ball from Flintoff.
In the 104th over, Flintoff dropped Atapattu off Hoggard's bowling
- at second slip.
In the following over, Flintoff dropped de Silva at second slip off
the bowling of Caddick.
We will take a short break now - we'll be back at 1240 Hrs GMT.
Match State: Lunch - Day 2
Good Afternoon and welcome back.
We are all set for the start of the second session. Sri Lanka are
412/4. Andrew Flintoff to bowl to de Silva.
118.1 Flintoff to de Silva, no run, short of a good length, rising
delivery, de Silva hops and fends it down.
118.2 Flintoff to de Silva, no run, wayward bouncer, fired down the leg
side, says a lot about the discipline or the lack of it - about
the English bowling so far.
118.3 Flintoff to de Silva, legbye: one run, off the pads, ball goes
towards short mid-wicket.
118.4 Flintoff to Arnold, FOUR, bouncer! hooks forward of square for
four!
118.5 Flintoff to Arnold, FOUR, on leg and middle, whipped away just past
the square leg umpire - ball races to the fence for four.
118.6 Flintoff to Arnold, legbye: one run, off the pads, down to fine leg
End of over 119 (10 runs) Sri Lanka 422/4
A Flintoff 27-5-69-1 (2nb) - Nursery End
RP Arnold 9* (11b 2x4) PA de Silva 62* (158b 9x4)
Dominic Cork will continue from the Pavilion end. Two slips and a
gully.
119.1 Cork to Arnold, no run, angling away from the off, left alone.
119.2 Cork to Arnold, no run, outside the off, angling away, left alone.
119.3 Cork to Arnold, no run, left alone outside the off.
119.4 Cork to Arnold, no run, left alone outside the off.
119.5 Cork to Arnold, no run, just outside the off, pushed to mid-off.
119.6 Cork to Arnold, no run, cracked to covers, straight to the fielder,
not a chance of scoring a run.
End of over 120 (maiden) Sri Lanka 422/4
DG Cork 24-6-73-1 (5nb) - Pavilion End
PA de Silva 62* (158b 9x4) RP Arnold 9* (17b 2x4)
120.1 Flintoff to de Silva, one run, plays it to the on side.
120.2 Flintoff to Arnold, no run, half-volley outside the off, laucnhes
into a big winding cover drive, finds the fielder.
120.3 Flintoff to Arnold, FOUR, short and wide outside the off, cut away
in the air, a cracking shot! four runs!
120.4 Flintoff to Arnold, no run, much closer to the stumps this time,
left alone.
120.5 Flintoff to Arnold, no run, played back down the track.
120.6 Flintoff to Arnold, no run, outside the off, pushed in defence.
End of over 121 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 427/4
A Flintoff 28-5-74-1 (2nb) - Nursery End
PA de Silva 63* (159b 9x4) RP Arnold 13* (22b 3x4)
121.1 Cork to de Silva, no run, full and just outside the off, forward in
defence.
121.2 Cork to de Silva, no run, bouncer! sways away from it.
121.3 Cork to de Silva, legbye: one run, big shout for lbw, hit in line
with leg and going further down.
121.4 Cork to Arnold, no run, defended.
121.5 Cork to Arnold, no run, outside the off, left alone.
121.6 Cork to Arnold, no run, slower delivery, right on target, bat and
pad close together in defence.
End of over 122 (1 run, maiden) Sri Lanka 428/4
DG Cork 25-7-73-1 (5nb) - Pavilion End
PA de Silva 63* (162b 9x4) RP Arnold 13* (25b 3x4)
122.1 Flintoff to de Silva, no run, short, rising delivery, gets behind
the line and defends.
122.2 Flintoff to de Silva, no run, short, rising delivery, gets behind
the line and defends it back down the track.
122.3 Flintoff to de Silva, one run, angling in, a lot of time for de
Silva to go back and across and work it away towards mid-wicket.
122.4 Flintoff to Arnold, no run, on leg and middle, defended.
122.5 Flintoff to Arnold, no run
122.6 Flintoff to Arnold, no run, defended
End of over 123 (1 run) Sri Lanka 429/4
A Flintoff 29-5-75-1 (2nb) - Nursery End
PA de Silva 64* (165b 9x4) RP Arnold 13* (28b 3x4)
123.1 Cork to de Silva, no run
123.2 Cork to de Silva, no run, short, rising delivery, moves away from
the line of the ball.
123.3 Cork to de Silva, no run, outside the off, goes for the drive, gets
an inside edge, ball goes to mid-on.
123.4 Cork to de Silva, no run, keeps low a bit, defended.
123.5 Cork to de Silva, no run, defended.
123.6 Cork to de Silva, one run, another climbing delivery, de Silva
plays at this one, ball goes in the air towards what would be a
short fine leg, no fielder there, easy single.
End of over 124 (1 run) Sri Lanka 430/4
DG Cork 26-7-74-1 (5nb) - Pavilion End
PA de Silva 65* (171b 9x4) RP Arnold 13* (28b 3x4)
124.1 Flintoff to de Silva, no run, left alone.
124.2 Flintoff to de Silva, one run, worked away neatly to the mid-wicket
fence, there is a fielder in the deep.
124.3 Flintoff to Arnold, three runs, half-volley outside the off, driven
nicely down the ground to the long off fence, Caddick does well to
stop the boundary.
124.4 Flintoff to de Silva, (noball) no run
124.4 Flintoff to de Silva, no run, defended.
124.5 Flintoff to de Silva, no run, bouncer, ducks under it.
124.6 Flintoff to de Silva, no run, another bouncer! wasted delivery.
End of over 125 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 435/4
A Flintoff 30-5-80-1 (3nb) - Nursery End
RP Arnold 16* (29b 3x4) PA de Silva 66* (177b 9x4)
125.1 Cork to Arnold, FOUR, quick short pitched delivery on the off and
moving away, Arnold goes for the drive and gets a thick edge, the
ball goes uplishly wide of the gully fielder
125.2 Cork to Arnold, no run, bouncer on the leg stumps, Arlond tires to
move away from it but the ball follows him and smashes into the
ribs
125.3 Cork to Arnold, no run, good lenght delivery on the off, defended,
the ball takes the inside edge and goes past the wicket
125.4 Cork to Arnold, one run, on the middle and leg, turned away to the
short fine leg region, quick single taken
125.5 Cork to de Silva, no run
125.6 Cork to de Silva, no run
End of over 126 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 440/4
DG Cork 27-7-79-1 (5nb) - Pavilion End
RP Arnold 21* (33b 4x4) PA de Silva 66* (179b 9x4)
126.1 Flintoff to Arnold, two runs, short delivery on the middle and
going down the leg, turned away to the backward of sqaure region,
easy couple taken
126.2 Flintoff to Arnold, no run, on the middle, turned wide of the
sqaure leg fielder, a good diving stop saves a certain four
126.3 Flintoff to Arnold, no run, good lenght delivery on the off, pushed
to the point region
126.4 Flintoff to Arnold, two runs, short delivery outside the off and
angling into the right hander, Arnold goes back and drives it wide
of the cover fielder
126.5 Flintoff to Arnold, no run, on the off, pitched up, defended
126.6 Flintoff to Arnold, one run, short delivery down the leg side,
Arnold goes for the pull and mis-hits it to the fine leg region,
easy single to end the over
End of over 127 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 445/4
A Flintoff 31-5-85-1 (3nb) - Nursery End
RP Arnold 26* (39b 4x4) PA de Silva 66* (179b 9x4)
Cork to continue, over the wicket to the lefty
127.1 Cork to Arnold, no run, short pitched on the off, played back, Cork
goes down on his knees and tries to stop it the ball hits the
fingers and crashes into the stumps at the non-strikes end, de
Silva stays his ground
127.2 Cork to Arnold, no run, quick bouncer on the off, sqaures up the
batsman
127.3 Cork to Arnold, one run, on the middle and leg, turned away to the
vacant sqaure leg region, walking single taken
127.4 Cork to de Silva, legbye: one run, down the leg side, hits the pads
and goes to the short fine leg region
127.5 Cork to Arnold, no run, wide delivery on the off, Arnold not
intrested
127.6 Cork to Arnold, no run, good lenght delivery on the off and moving
away, no shot offered
End of over 128 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 447/4
DG Cork 28-7-80-1 (5nb) - Pavilion End
PA de Silva 66* (180b 9x4) RP Arnold 27* (44b 4x4)
Caddick to bowl to de Silva
128.1 Caddick to de Silva, no run, well up to the batsman, forward in
defence.
128.2 Caddick to de Silva, no run, sharp bouncer, outside the off, left
alone
128.3 Caddick to de Silva, no run
128.4 Caddick to de Silva, no run, outside the off, left alone.
128.5 Caddick to de Silva, no run
128.6 Caddick to de Silva, three runs, cracking shot, through covers,
Hussain does well to save the boundary, it was a touch and go,
three runs!
End of over 129 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 450/4
AR Caddick 29-4-108-0 (1nb) - Nursery End
PA de Silva 69* (186b 9x4) RP Arnold 27* (44b 4x4)
129.1 Cork to de Silva, one run, tucked around the corner for a single.
129.2 Cork to Arnold, no run, defended.
129.3 Cork to Arnold, one run, short, swung down to fine leg.
129.4 Cork to de Silva, no run, just outside the off, pushed to covers.
129.5 Cork to de Silva, no run, pitched up, forward in defence
129.6 Cork to de Silva, no run
End of over 130 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 452/4
DG Cork 29-7-82-1 (5nb) - Pavilion End
RP Arnold 28* (46b 4x4) PA de Silva 70* (190b 9x4)
130.1 Caddick to Arnold, no run, short of a length, rising delivery, gets
right behind the line and defends.
130.2 Caddick to Arnold, no run, rising delivery, shapes to play it to
the leg side, misses, hit on the body.
130.3 Caddick to Arnold, FOUR, short and wide outside the off, craked to
the backward of sqaure fence, what a shot
130.4 Caddick to Arnold, one run, short on the middle and leg, turned to
the sqaure leg region
130.5 Caddick to de Silva, one run, pitched up on the off, turned away to
the fine leg region, easy single to end the over
130.6 Caddick to Arnold, no run, pitched up on the off, defended
End of over 131 (6 runs) Sri Lanka 458/4
AR Caddick 30-4-114-0 (1nb) - Nursery End
PA de Silva 71* (191b 9x4) RP Arnold 33* (51b 5x4)
change of bowling, Vaughan into the attack from the Pavilion End
131.1 Vaughan to de Silva, no run
131.2 Vaughan to de Silva, one run, pushes in defence and takes a single.
131.3 Vaughan to Arnold, no run, wide down th eleg side, lucky not to be
called so.
131.4 Vaughan to Arnold, FOUR, short and wide outside the off, rocks back
and cuts it away for four!
131.5 Vaughan to Arnold, no run, pitched outside the leg, allows the ball
to hit the front pad.
131.6 Vaughan to Arnold, no run, bat and pad close together in defence,
loud shout for lbw, not out.
End of over 132 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 463/4
MP Vaughan 9-1-24-0 - Pavilion End
PA de Silva 72* (193b 9x4) RP Arnold 37* (55b 6x4)
Match State: Drinks
132.1 Caddick to de Silva, no run, well up to the batsman, forward in
defence.
132.2 Caddick to de Silva, FOUR, short, outside the off, it is the same
old story - cut away for four!
132.3 Caddick to de Silva, no run, short, rising delivery, gets right
behind the line and defends.
132.4 Caddick to de Silva, no run, left through to the keeper.
132.5 Caddick to de Silva, no run, gets behind the line and defends.
132.6 Caddick to de Silva, no run, rising delivery, defended.
End of over 133 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 467/4
AR Caddick 31-4-118-0 (1nb) - Nursery End
RP Arnold 37* (55b 6x4) PA de Silva 76* (199b 10x4)
133.1 Vaughan to Arnold, no run, tossed up, forward in defence.
133.2 Vaughan to Arnold, no run, swept down to short fine leg.
133.3 Vaughan to Arnold, no run, again to the man at short fine leg.
133.4 Vaughan to Arnold, one run, this time gets past short fine leg,
down to long leg.
133.5 Vaughan to de Silva, no run, well flighted delivery, forward in
defence.
133.6 Vaughan to de Silva, no run, shapes to play this through mid-
wicket, gets a leading edge, no damage done.
End of over 134 (1 run) Sri Lanka 468/4
MP Vaughan 10-1-25-0 - Pavilion End
RP Arnold 38* (59b 6x4) PA de Silva 76* (201b 10x4)
134.1 Caddick to Arnold, no run, short, cut away, straight towards point.
134.2 Caddick to Arnold, three runs, punched down the ground past mid-on,
nicely played for three runs.
134.3 Caddick to de Silva, no run, darting in to the batsman, defended.
134.4 Caddick to de Silva, no run, climbing delivery, de Silva does well
to keep it down.
134.5 Caddick to de Silva, FOUR, shot! short delivery, pulled away for
four, de Silva at his very best!
134.6 Caddick to de Silva, no run, bouncer! through to the keeper.
End of over 135 (7 runs) Sri Lanka 475/4
AR Caddick 32-4-125-0 (1nb) - Nursery End
RP Arnold 41* (61b 6x4) PA de Silva 80* (205b 11x4)
135.1 Vaughan to Arnold, no run, defended.
135.2 Vaughan to Arnold, no run, defended.
135.3 Vaughan to Arnold, no run, defended.
135.4 Vaughan to Arnold, no run, defended.
135.5 Vaughan to Arnold, no run, defended.
135.6 Vaughan to Arnold, no run, tossed up, neatly plays to short-mid-
wicket.
End of over 136 (maiden) Sri Lanka 475/4
MP Vaughan 11-2-25-0 - Pavilion End
PA de Silva 80* (205b 11x4) RP Arnold 41* (67b 6x4)
Bowling change - Matthew Hoggard.
136.1 Hoggard to de Silva, no run, on middle and off, played to mid-on.
136.2 Hoggard to de Silva, no run, late swing, played to mid-wicket.
136.3 Hoggard to de Silva, one run, chopped down to third-man.
136.4 Hoggard to Arnold, no run, just outside the off, defended.
136.5 Hoggard to Arnold, no run, defended.
136.6 Hoggard to Arnold, FOUR, full in length, hit straight back down the
ground for four - good shot!
End of over 137 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 480/4
MJ Hoggard 31-2-134-1 (1w 7nb) - Nursery End
PA de Silva 81* (208b 11x4) RP Arnold 45* (70b 7x4)
137.1 Vaughan to de Silva, no run, defended.
137.2 Vaughan to de Silva, no run, defended.
137.3 Vaughan to de Silva, one run, on the move, pushes it down to long
on.
137.4 Vaughan to Arnold, one run, short, swung away, not exactly, hits
Crawley - standing at forward short leg
137.5 Vaughan to de Silva, no run, defended
137.6 Vaughan to de Silva, no run, defended
End of over 138 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 482/4
MP Vaughan 12-2-27-0 - Pavilion End
RP Arnold 46* (71b 7x4) PA de Silva 82* (213b 11x4)
138.1 Hoggard to Arnold, no run, pushes forward in defence.
138.2 Hoggard to Arnold, no run, left alone.
138.3 Hoggard to Arnold, no run, short and quick - outside the off,
flashes at it, beaten.
138.4 Hoggard to Arnold, no run, outside the off, left alone.
138.5 Hoggard to Arnold, no run, outside the off, left alone.
138.6 Hoggard to Arnold, two runs, short outside the off, cut away
powerfully, Cork gets a hand to it, ball goes down to square
third-man fence.
End of over 139 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 484/4
MJ Hoggard 32-2-136-1 (1w 7nb) - Nursery End
PA de Silva 82* (213b 11x4) RP Arnold 48* (77b 7x4)
139.1 Vaughan to de Silva, no run, forward in defence.
139.2 Vaughan to de Silva, no run, tossed up, waits for the ball to
arrive, defends.
139.3 Vaughan to de Silva, one run, cracking off drive, Thorpe gets a
hand to it.
139.4 Vaughan to Arnold, one run, swept down to long leg
139.5 Vaughan to de Silva, no run, defended.
139.6 Vaughan to de Silva, no run, defended.
End of over 140 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 486/4
MP Vaughan 13-2-29-0 - Pavilion End
RP Arnold 49* (78b 7x4) PA de Silva 83* (218b 11x4)
140.1 Hoggard to Arnold, no run, just outside the off, left alone.
140.2 Hoggard to Arnold, no run, just outside the off, left alone.
140.3 Hoggard to Arnold, no run, short of a good length, just outside the
off, Arnold has nothing to do with it.
140.4 Hoggard to Arnold, no run, and again, left alone.
140.5 Hoggard to Arnold, no run, good line and length, just outside the
off, left alone.
140.6 Hoggard to Arnold, no run, bowling in the corridor, just outside
the off, left alone.
End of over 141 (maiden) Sri Lanka 486/4
MJ Hoggard 33-3-136-1 (1w 7nb) - Nursery End
PA de Silva 83* (218b 11x4) RP Arnold 49* (84b 7x4)
141.1 Vaughan to de Silva, no run
141.2 Vaughan to de Silva, no run
141.3 Vaughan to de Silva, one run
141.4 Vaughan to Arnold, one run, swung away towards backward squeare for
a single and that is his fifty
141.5 Vaughan to de Silva, FOUR, played away through mid-wicket for four!
141.6 Vaughan to de Silva, no run
End of over 142 (6 runs) Sri Lanka 492/4
MP Vaughan 14-2-35-0 - Pavilion End
RP Arnold 50* (85b 7x4) PA de Silva 88* (223b 12x4)
142.1 Hoggard to Arnold, OUT: short in length, outside the off, cuts it
in the air, down towards third-man, Trescothick takes the catch.
Sri Lanka 492/5, Partnership of 85
RP Arnold c Trescothick b Hoggard 50 (86b 7x4 0x6)
PA de Silva 88* (223b 12x4) MJ Hoggard 33.1-3-136-2 (1w 7nb)
142.2 Hoggard to Tillakaratne, no run, angling away from the batsman,
left alone.
142.3 Hoggard to Tillakaratne, no run
142.4 Hoggard to Tillakaratne, no run
142.5 Hoggard to Tillakaratne, no run, bouncer! sways away from it.
142.6 Hoggard to Tillakaratne, no run, outside the off, defended.
End of over 143 (maiden) Sri Lanka 492/5
MJ Hoggard 34-4-136-2 (1w 7nb) - Nursery End
PA de Silva 88* (223b 12x4) HP Tillakaratne 0* (5b)
Bowling change - Dominic Cork.
143.1 Cork to de Silva, no run, starts off with a bouncer!
143.2 Cork to de Silva, no run, down the leg, through to keeper.
143.3 Cork to de Silva, OUT: another short delivery, kisses the gloves,
sails through to Stewart, umpire Venkataraghavan puts up the
finger, de Silva misses out on the hundred by 12 runs.
Sri Lanka 492/6, Partnership of 0
PA de Silva c Stewart b Cork 88 (225b 12x4 0x6)
HP Tillakaratne 0* (5b) DG Cork 29.3-7-82-2 (5nb)
The short-pitched delivery working twice for Cork, both the wickets
were off bouncers.
143.4 Cork to Vaas, no run, bouncer! ducks under it.
143.5 Cork to Vaas, no run, short - rising delivery, not able to fend it
down, ball goes in the air, no forward short leg in place.
143.6 Cork to Vaas, no run, outside the off, defended.
End of over 144 (maiden) Sri Lanka 492/6
DG Cork 30-8-82-2 (5nb) - Pavilion End
HP Tillakaratne 0* (5b) WPUJC Vaas 0* (3b)
144.1 Hoggard to Tillakaratne, no run
144.2 Hoggard to Tillakaratne, no run, played to short mid-wicket.
144.3 Hoggard to Tillakaratne, one run, just outside the off, pushed to
covers and takes a quick single.
144.4 Hoggard to Vaas, no run, outside the off, defended.
144.5 Hoggard to Vaas, two runs, whipped away over short mid-wicket.
144.6 Hoggard to Vaas, no run, pushed to the off side.
End of over 145 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 495/6
MJ Hoggard 35-4-139-2 (1w 7nb) - Nursery End
HP Tillakaratne 1* (8b) WPUJC Vaas 2* (6b)
145.1 Cork to Tillakaratne, no run, just outside the off, moving away
from the batsman, left alone.
145.2 Cork to Tillakaratne, no run, outside the off, defended.
145.3 Cork to Tillakaratne, no run, just outside the off, good line and
length, gets right behind the line and defends it down.
145.4 Cork to Tillakaratne, no run, just outside the off, defended.
145.5 Cork to Tillakaratne, no run, well up to the batsman on middle and
leg, played to the on side.
145.6 Cork to Tillakaratne, no run, end of a very good over, right on
target, defended. That is tea on the second day - here at Lord's.
End of over 146 (maiden) Sri Lanka 495/6
DG Cork 31-9-82-2 (5nb) - Pavilion End
WPUJC Vaas 2* (6b) HP Tillakaratne 1* (14b)
We will take a short break now.
Match State: Tea - Day 2
Welcome back!
The players are slowly making their way to the middle.
We are all set for the start - this is the final session of day-2
Hoggard to bowl right-arm over the wicket to Vaas.
146.1 Hoggard to Vaas, no run, short of a good length, outside the off,
Vaas leaves it alone.
146.2 Hoggard to Vaas, no run, short of a good length, outside the off,
Vaas leaves it alone.
146.3 Hoggard to Vaas, no run, just outside the off, pushed to covers.
146.4 Hoggard to Vaas, no run, loud shouts of NO after Vaas pushes this
to covers.
146.5 Hoggard to Vaas, FOUR, stands tall and hits it on the rise through
covers for four.
146.6 Hoggard to Vaas, no run, gets right behind the line and defends.
End of over 147 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 499/6
MJ Hoggard 36-4-143-2 (1w 7nb) - Nursery End
HP Tillakaratne 1* (14b) WPUJC Vaas 6* (12b 1x4)
Cork to continue, Tillkaratne on strike.
147.1 Cork to Tillakaratne, no run, outside the off, left alone.
147.2 Cork to Tillakaratne, no run, just outside the off, leaving the
batsman, lets it go through.
147.3 Cork to Tillakaratne, FOUR, over pitched outside the off, driven
through covers for four, good shot!
147.4 Cork to Tillakaratne, no run, just outside the off, left alone to
the keeper.
147.5 Cork to Tillakaratne, one run, gets an inside edge - onto the pads,
ball goes towards square leg.
147.6 Cork to Vaas, no run, extra bounce outside the off, left alone.
End of over 148 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 504/6
DG Cork 32-9-87-2 (5nb) - Pavilion End
HP Tillakaratne 6* (19b 1x4) WPUJC Vaas 6* (13b 1x4)
148.1 Hoggard to Tillakaratne, no run, angling away from the batsman,
left alone.
148.2 Hoggard to Tillakaratne, no run, angling away from the batsman,
left alone.
148.3 Hoggard to Tillakaratne, no run, outside the off, left alone.
148.4 Hoggard to Tillakaratne, (noball) no run, pushed to the off side.
148.4 Hoggard to Tillakaratne, no run, extra bounce, outside the off,
left alone.
148.5 Hoggard to Tillakaratne, no run, extra bounce, outside the off,
left alone.
148.6 Hoggard to Tillakaratne, no run, chopped down to gully.
End of over 149 (1 run) Sri Lanka 505/6
MJ Hoggard 37-4-144-2 (1w 8nb) - Nursery End
WPUJC Vaas 6* (13b 1x4) HP Tillakaratne 6* (26b 1x4)
149.1 Cork to Vaas, no run, swinging away from the batsman, Vaas has a
wild heave, beaten.
149.2 Cork to Vaas, no run, wide outside the off, left alone.
149.3 Cork to Vaas, no run, left alone.
149.4 Cork to Vaas, OUT: this one swings away from the batsman, Vaas
driving at it, ball goes to Trescothick at gully, the catch is
taken, Sri Lanka are 505/7
Sri Lanka 505/7, Partnership of 13
WPUJC Vaas c Trescothick b Cork 6 (17b 1x4 0x6)
HP Tillakaratne 6* (26b 1x4) DG Cork 32.4-9-87-3 (5nb)
Zoysa is the new batsman.
149.5 Cork to Zoysa, FOUR, Cork storming in - bowls to th eleft-handed
Zoysa, looking for the yorker, a low fulltoss, put away for four
behind point.
149.6 Cork to Zoysa, one run, slightly short, swung down to fine leg.
End of over 150 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 510/7
DG Cork 33-9-92-3 (5nb) - Pavilion End
DNT Zoysa 5* (2b 1x4) HP Tillakaratne 6* (26b 1x4)
150.1 Hoggard to Zoysa, no run, outside the off, left alone.
150.2 Hoggard to Zoysa, FOUR, bouncer - hooked away towards deep backward
square leg, Crawley not standing too deep, ball goes well beyond
him, bounces and goes over the ropes.
150.3 Hoggard to Zoysa, no run
150.4 Hoggard to Zoysa, no run, rising delivery, jumps up and fends it
down.
150.5 Hoggard to Zoysa, no run, once again, rising delivery, stays behind
the line and somehows fends this rising delivery down.
150.6 Hoggard to Zoysa, no run, short, rising delivery, tries to play it
over the head of the keeper, beaten.
End of over 151 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 514/7
MJ Hoggard 38-4-148-2 (1w 8nb) - Nursery End
HP Tillakaratne 6* (26b 1x4) DNT Zoysa 9* (8b 2x4)
151.1 Cork to Tillakaratne, no run, left alone
151.2 Cork to Tillakaratne, no run, just outside the off, goes for the
cut, beaten.
151.3 Cork to Tillakaratne, no run, clearly pitching outside the line of
leg, rapped on the pad.
151.4 Cork to Tillakaratne, no run, outside the off, left alone to the
keeper.
151.5 Cork to Tillakaratne, no run, slower delivery, well down the leg
side.
151.6 Cork to Tillakaratne, no run, gets right behind the line and
defends.
End of over 152 (maiden) Sri Lanka 514/7
DG Cork 34-10-92-3 (5nb) - Pavilion End
DNT Zoysa 9* (8b 2x4) HP Tillakaratne 6* (32b 1x4)
152.1 Hoggard to Zoysa, no run, just outside the off, left alone.
152.2 Hoggard to Zoysa, no run, angling away from the batsman, left
alone.
152.3 Hoggard to Zoysa, no run, rising delivery, gets right behind the
line and fends it down
152.4 Hoggard to Zoysa, no run, full in length, dug out.
152.5 Hoggard to Zoysa, SIX, what a shot! short in length, quickly into
position and pulls it high and handsome over mid-wicket for a
massive six!
152.6 Hoggard to Zoysa, SIX, Bang! one more bouncer
End of over 153 (12 runs) Sri Lanka 526/7
MJ Hoggard 39-4-160-2 (1w 8nb) - Nursery End
HP Tillakaratne 6* (32b 1x4) DNT Zoysa 21* (14b 2x4 2x6)
153.1 Cork to Tillakaratne, no run, defended.
153.2 Cork to Tillakaratne, no run, width outside the off, cuts it to
backward point.
153.3 Cork to Tillakaratne, no run, outside the off, left alone.
153.4 Cork to Tillakaratne, no run, outside the off, left alone.
153.5 Cork to Tillakaratne, no run, defended.
153.6 Cork to Tillakaratne, no run, played to gully. Another maiden.
End of over 154 (maiden) Sri Lanka 526/7
DG Cork 35-11-92-3 (5nb) - Pavilion End
DNT Zoysa 21* (14b 2x4 2x6) HP Tillakaratne 6* (38b 1x4)
154.1 Flintoff to Zoysa, no run, fwd defends
154.2 Flintoff to Zoysa, no run, played to off side
154.3 Flintoff to Zoysa, no run, played to on side
154.4 Flintoff to Zoysa, three runs, lovely backfoot drive
154.5 Flintoff to Tillakaratne, no run
154.6 Flintoff to Tillakaratne, no run
End of over 155 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 529/7
A Flintoff 32-5-88-1 (3nb) - Nursery End
DNT Zoysa 24* (18b 2x4 2x6) HP Tillakaratne 6* (40b 1x4)
155.1 Cork to Zoysa, no run, played to on side
155.2 Cork to Zoysa, no run, foward defensive shot
155.3 Cork to Zoysa, (noball) no run, bouncer as well
155.3 Cork to Zoysa, no run, well stopped in the covers
Cork appears to be injured
Hussain and Cork have a chat
looks like he won't finish over
leaving the field now
Tudor is on for Cork
155.4 Caddick to Zoysa, no run, outside the off, left alone.
155.5 Caddick to Zoysa, no run, outside the off, left alone.
155.6 Caddick to Zoysa, no run, outside the off, left alone.
End of over 156 (1 run) Sri Lanka 530/7
AR Caddick 32.3-4-125-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
HP Tillakaratne 6* (40b 1x4) DNT Zoysa 24* (25b 2x4 2x6)
156.1 Flintoff to Tillakaratne, legbye: one run, short on the pads, hits
it and falls to the on side, quick single taken
156.2 Flintoff to Zoysa, one run, pulled to the short fine leg region
Zoysa changes his Helmet
156.3 Flintoff to Tillakaratne, no run, quick and wide outisde the off,
no chance of getting bat to it
156.4 Flintoff to Tillakaratne, (noball) no run, short delivery on the
middle and leg, hits the pads and goes to the gully region
156.4 Flintoff to Tillakaratne, one run
156.5 Flintoff to Zoysa, no run, quick bouncer down the leg side
156.6 Flintoff to Zoysa, no run, quick bouncer again, this time well
directed on the middle, Zoysa ducks under it
End of over 157 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 534/7
A Flintoff 33-5-91-1 (4nb) - Nursery End
HP Tillakaratne 7* (44b 1x4) DNT Zoysa 25* (28b 2x4 2x6)
157.1 Caddick to Tillakaratne, no run, good lenght delivery on the off
and moving away, no shot offered
157.2 Caddick to Tillakaratne, no run, wide outisde the off, Tillakaratne
not intrested
157.3 Caddick to Tillakaratne, no run, just short of a length again, cut
away wide of the gully fielder, a superb diving stop saves a
certain four
157.4 Caddick to Tillakaratne, legbye: one run
157.5 Caddick to Zoysa, no run
157.6 Caddick to Zoysa, no run
End of over 158 (1 run, maiden) Sri Lanka 535/7
AR Caddick 33.3-5-125-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
HP Tillakaratne 7* (48b 1x4) DNT Zoysa 25* (30b 2x4 2x6)
Match State: Drinks
158.1 Flintoff to Tillakaratne, no run, good lenght delivery down the leg
side, no one other than the keeper is intrested
158.2 Flintoff to Tillakaratne, no run, bouncer on the leg stumps,
Tillakaratne moves away from it
158.3 Flintoff to Tillakaratne, no run, just short of a length on the off
and seaming away, no shot offered
158.4 Flintoff to Tillakaratne, no run, wide delivery outisde the off
stump
158.5 Flintoff to Tillakaratne, no run, pitched up on the off, pushed to
the off side
158.6 Flintoff to Tillakaratne, no run, bouncer on the middle, going well
over the batsman's head
End of over 159 (maiden) Sri Lanka 535/7
A Flintoff 34-6-91-1 (4nb) - Nursery End
DNT Zoysa 25* (30b 2x4 2x6) HP Tillakaratne 7* (54b 1x4)
159.1 Caddick to Zoysa, no run
159.2 Caddick to Zoysa, no run
159.3 Caddick to Zoysa, no run
159.4 Caddick to Zoysa, no run, moving away from outside the off,left
alone.
159.5 Caddick to Zoysa, no run, squares up the batsman, struggles to fend
it down.
159.6 Caddick to Zoysa, one run, on the pads, worked away through mid-
wicket.
End of over 160 (1 run) Sri Lanka 536/7
AR Caddick 34.3-5-126-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
DNT Zoysa 26* (36b 2x4 2x6) HP Tillakaratne 7* (54b 1x4)
160.1 Flintoff to Zoysa, no run, angling away from the batsman, gets
right behind the line and defends.
160.2 Flintoff to Zoysa, no run, rapped on the pads, ball pitching
outside the line of leg
160.3 Flintoff to Zoysa, one run, played in the air and down to third-man
160.4 Flintoff to Tillakaratne, two runs, slower delivery, taken on the
full and pushed firmly through mid-off
160.5 Flintoff to Tillakaratne, no run, gets right behind the line of the
ball - defends.
160.6 Flintoff to Tillakaratne, no run, well defended.
End of over 161 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 539/7
A Flintoff 35-6-94-1 (4nb) - Nursery End
DNT Zoysa 27* (39b 2x4 2x6) HP Tillakaratne 9* (57b 1x4)
161.1 Caddick to Zoysa, no run, played to backward point.
161.2 Caddick to Zoysa, no run, rising delivery, pushed in defence.
161.3 Caddick to Zoysa, no run, outside the off, played to covers.
161.4 Caddick to Zoysa, no run, angling away from the batsman, left
alone.
161.5 Caddick to Zoysa, no run
161.6 Caddick to Zoysa, one run, rising delivery, fands it down to the
leg side and takes a quick single.
End of over 162 (1 run) Sri Lanka 540/7
AR Caddick 35.3-5-127-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
DNT Zoysa 28* (45b 2x4 2x6) HP Tillakaratne 9* (57b 1x4)
162.1 Flintoff to Zoysa, no run, outside the off, pushed to covers.
162.2 Flintoff to Zoysa, no run, outside the off, pushed to covers.
162.3 Flintoff to Zoysa, no run, well outside the off, left alone.
162.4 Flintoff to Zoysa, OUT: short delivery, tries to swing it away
towards fine leg, ball kisses the glove and goes straight through
to Stewart, Zoysa walks back.
Sri Lanka 540/8, Partnership of 35
DNT Zoysa c Stewart b Flintoff 28 (49b 2x4 2x6)
HP Tillakaratne 9* (57b 1x4) A Flintoff 35.4-6-94-2 (4nb)
Fernando is the new batsman - a right-handed batsman for a change
162.5 Flintoff to TCB Fernando, no run, angling in to the batsman, played
to mid-wicket.
162.6 Flintoff to TCB Fernando, no run
End of over 163 (maiden) Sri Lanka 540/8
A Flintoff 36-7-94-2 (4nb) - Nursery End
HP Tillakaratne 9* (57b 1x4) TCB Fernando 0* (2b)
The new ball has been taken. Caddick to bowl with it.
163.1 Caddick to Tillakaratne, no run, through to the keeper.
163.2 Caddick to Tillakaratne, no run, rising delivery, fended down
safely.
163.3 Caddick to Tillakaratne, no run, defended
163.4 Caddick to Tillakaratne, no run, on middle and leg, played to short
mid-wicket.
163.5 Caddick to Tillakaratne, no run
163.6 Caddick to Tillakaratne, no run, half-volley outside the off,
driven, well fielded in the covers.
End of over 164 (maiden) Sri Lanka 540/8
AR Caddick 36.3-6-127-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
TCB Fernando 0* (2b) HP Tillakaratne 9* (63b 1x4)
164.1 Flintoff to TCB Fernando, no run, outside the off, left alone.
164.2 Flintoff to TCB Fernando, no run, outside the off, left alone.
164.3 Flintoff to TCB Fernando, no run, outside the off, left alone.
164.4 Flintoff to TCB Fernando, no run, this one moves away a shade,
leaft alone again.
164.5 Flintoff to TCB Fernando, no run, down the leg side, through to
Stewart.
164.6 Flintoff to TCB Fernando, no run, outside the off, leaves this one
too - to the keeper.
End of over 165 (maiden) Sri Lanka 540/8
A Flintoff 37-8-94-2 (4nb) - Nursery End
HP Tillakaratne 9* (63b 1x4) TCB Fernando 0* (8b)
165.1 Caddick to Tillakaratne, one run, tucked around the corner, takes a
single, moves to the double figures - took him 64 balls.
165.2 Caddick to TCB Fernando, no run, rising delivery, fended down.
165.3 Caddick to TCB Fernando, no run, pace and bounce - outside the off,
left alone.
165.4 Caddick to TCB Fernando, no run, extra bounce, darting in too,
played to covers.
165.5 Caddick to TCB Fernando, FOUR, tucked around the corner for four.
165.6 Caddick to TCB Fernando, no run, just outside the off, defended.
End of over 166 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 545/8
AR Caddick 37.3-6-132-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
HP Tillakaratne 10* (64b 1x4) TCB Fernando 4* (13b 1x4)
166.1 Flintoff to Tillakaratne, no run, through to the keeper.
166.2 Flintoff to Tillakaratne, no run, cut away, not past point.
166.3 Flintoff to Tillakaratne, two runs, plays it very late, played down
to long leg
166.4 Flintoff to Tillakaratne, no run, outside the off, defended.
166.5 Flintoff to Tillakaratne, two runs, played down to third-man, takes
a couple of runs.
166.6 Flintoff to Tillakaratne, no run, bouncer, ducks under it.
End of over 167 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 549/8
A Flintoff 38-8-98-2 (4nb) - Nursery End
TCB Fernando 4* (13b 1x4) HP Tillakaratne 14* (70b 1x4)
167.1 Caddick to Fernando, no run, outside the off, has a wild swing at
it, Caddick not too amused by it.
167.2 Caddick to Fernando, two runs, rising delivery, played down to long
leg, 550 on the board now.
167.3 Caddick to Fernando, no run, bouncer, wasted opportunity, wasting
the new ball even, no wonder Caddick has gone wicket-less in 38
overs.
167.4 Caddick to Fernando, no run, short of a good length, darting in to
the batsman, gets right behind the line, defends.
167.5 Caddick to Fernando, (noball) no run, outside the off, defended.
167.5 Caddick to Fernando, no run, slower ball, spots it quickly defends.
Caddick has bowled almost all variiations to the number ten
batsman, except the yorker!
167.6 Caddick to Fernando, no run, outside the off, defended, takes a
thick outside edge and the ball rolls onto the off side.
End of over 168 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 552/8
AR Caddick 38.3-6-135-0 (2nb) - Pavilion End
HP Tillakaratne 14* (70b 1x4) TCB Fernando 6* (20b 1x4)
The fast bowlers with the new ball - just don't believe in getting
these last two wickets. It seems they are waiting for Jayasuriya
to declare.
Flintoff to continue.
168.1 Flintoff to Tillakaratne, no run, well up to the batsman, defended.
168.2 Flintoff to Tillakaratne, no run, on leg and middle, hit on the pad
as he shapes to play it on the on side.
168.3 Flintoff to Tillakaratne, two runs, gets right on top of this one,
tucks it away behind square.
168.4 Flintoff to Tillakaratne, one run, rising delivery, handles this
one with ease, punches it through the covers for a single.
168.5 Flintoff to Fernando, no run, pitched well up, angling in too,
offers the full face of the bat in defence.
168.6 Flintoff to Fernando, no run, rising delivery, fended down to
gully.
End of over 169 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 555/8
A Flintoff 39-8-101-2 (4nb) - Nursery End
HP Tillakaratne 17* (74b 1x4) TCB Fernando 6* (22b 1x4)
That is that - Sri Lanka declare at the magic figure 555/8.
Sri Lanka have given themselves nine overs in the evening to
trouble the English batsmen. It is going to be a difficult little
period for the English batsmen.
It is getting a little dark - and there is a hint of rain in the
air.
Match State: Innings Break
Welcome back
We are all set for the start of England first innings.
Vaas to bowl to Trescothick.
0.1 Vaas to Trescothick, one run, tucked around the corner for a
single.
0.2 Vaas to Vaughan, no run, bowling left-arm over the wicket, just
outside the off, defended
0.3 Vaas to Vaughan, no run, just outside the off, left alone.
0.4 Vaas to Vaughan, no run, angling away from the right-hander, left
alone.
0.5 Vaas to Vaughan, one run, this one drifts back in from off to leg,
pushed in defence and takes a quick single.
0.6 Vaas to Trescothick, two runs, outside the off, eased through
covers for a couple of runs.
End of over 1 (4 runs) England 4/0 (trail by 551 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 1-0-4-0 - Nursery End
MP Vaughan 1* (4b) ME Trescothick 3* (2b)
The big lad Zoysa to bowl left-arm over the wicket.
1.1 Zoysa to Vaughan, one run, getting the ball to swing in a bit,
played down to fine leg.
1.2 Zoysa to Trescothick, wide: no run, big swing away from
Trescothick, too wide of the batsman, umpire Venkataraghavan
signals a wide.
1.2 Zoysa to Trescothick, two runs, getting the ball to swing, full in
length, pushed firmly down the ground past mid-off.
1.3 Zoysa to Trescothick, no run, loud shout for lbw, umpire Venkat
suggests that the ball was going down the leg, not out.
1.4 Zoysa to Trescothick, no run, well up to the batsman, inside edge
onto the pads.
1.5 Zoysa to Trescothick, no run, outside the off, left alone.
1.6 Zoysa to Trescothick, no run, full in length, right on target,
defended.
End of over 2 (4 runs) England 8/0 (trail by 547 runs)
DNT Zoysa 1-0-4-0 (1w) - Pavilion End
MP Vaughan 2* (5b) ME Trescothick 5* (7b)
2.1 Vaas to Vaughan, no run, just outside the off, pushed to covers,
thinks about a single.
2.2 Vaas to Vaughan, no run, outside the off, left alone.
2.3 Vaas to Vaughan, no run, just outside the off, left alone.
2.4 Vaas to Vaughan, no run, just outside the off, left alone.
2.5 Vaas to Vaughan, no run, outside the off, played towards gully.
2.6 Vaas to Vaughan, no run, takes the outside edge, falls short of
Arnold in the slips, lucky escape for Vaughan.
End of over 3 (maiden) England 8/0 (trail by 547 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 2-1-4-0 - Nursery End
ME Trescothick 5* (7b) MP Vaughan 2* (11b)
3.1 Zoysa to Trescothick, no run, well pitched up, outside the off,
pushed forward in defence.
3.2 Zoysa to Trescothick, FOUR, shot! leans forward and smacks it
through covers for four, just too good a shot.
3.3 Zoysa to Trescothick, FOUR, foure more! not so convincing this
time, slices it over gully and into the third-man fence for four.
3.4 Zoysa to Trescothick, (noball) no run
3.4 Zoysa to Trescothick, OUT: beauty of a delivery, swing away late,
takes the outside edge and Jayasuriya takes a good catch at first
slip, low down to his left.
England 17/1, Partnership of 17
ME Trescothick c Jayasuriya b Zoysa 13 (12b 2x4 0x6)
MP Vaughan 2* (11b) DNT Zoysa 1.4-0-13-1 (1w 1nb)
3.5 Zoysa to Butcher, no run, outside the off, left alone.
3.6 Zoysa to Butcher, three runs, darting in, eased away through the on
side, de Silva is the man chasing it, enough time for three.
End of over 4 (12 runs) England 20/1 (trail by 535 runs)
DNT Zoysa 2-0-16-1 (1w 1nb) - Pavilion End
MA Butcher 3* (2b) MP Vaughan 2* (11b)
4.1 Vaas to Butcher, one run, pushes the ball in defence, takes a very
quick single.
4.2 Vaas to Vaughan, no run, angling away from the batsman, left alone.
4.3 Vaas to Vaughan, no run, inswinger, defended.
4.4 Vaas to Vaughan, (noball) no run, outside the off, left alone.
4.4 Vaas to Vaughan, two runs, worked away through mid-wicket.
4.5 Vaas to Vaughan, no run, outside the off, pushed to covers.
4.6 Vaas to Vaughan, no run, outside the off, left alone.
End of over 5 (4 runs) England 24/1 (trail by 531 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 3-1-8-0 (1nb) - Nursery End
MA Butcher 4* (3b) MP Vaughan 4* (17b)
5.1 Zoysa to Butcher, no run, angling in to the batsman, defended.
5.2 Zoysa to Butcher, no run, angling in to the batsman, defended.
Four slips and a gully now.
5.3 Zoysa to Butcher, no run, cutting back in, defended.
5.4 Zoysa to Butcher, two runs, angling down the leg, helped around the
corner.
5.5 Zoysa to Butcher, no run, with all the slips put in place, fires
this one down the leg.
5.6 Zoysa to Butcher, no run, and again, wide down the leg side.
End of over 6 (2 runs) England 26/1 (trail by 529 runs)
DNT Zoysa 3-0-18-1 (1w 1nb) - Pavilion End
MP Vaughan 4* (17b) MA Butcher 6* (9b)
Bowling change - Fernando to bowl right-arm over the wicket.
6.1 Fernando to Vaughan, no run, outside the off, defended.
6.2 Fernando to Vaughan, no run, outside the off, allows it to go
through to the keeper.
6.3 Fernando to Vaughan, no run, outside th eoff, keeps very low-
through to the keeper.
6.4 Fernando to Vaughan, no run
6.5 Fernando to Vaughan, no run, pitched well up to the batsman,
forward in defence.
6.6 Fernando to Vaughan, no run, nice easy action, outside the off,
played to gully.
End of over 7 (maiden) England 26/1 (trail by 529 runs)
TCB Fernando 1-1-0-0 - Nursery End
MA Butcher 6* (9b) MP Vaughan 4* (23b)
It is getting a bit dark here - the light-meter is out - the light
is ok says the umpire.
It will be Vaas from the pavilion end.
7.1 Vaas to Butcher, no run, takes the outside edge, straight to
Jayasuriya at first slip, quick to acknowledge that it did not
carry.
7.2 Vaas to Butcher, one run
7.3 Vaas to Vaughan, no run, very close to the outside edge, Vaughan
seems to have lost the focus here - too much concerned about the
light and the survival.
7.4 Vaas to Vaughan, no run, bouncer! that is being silly. Umpire
Venkat immediately checks the light again - all ok.
7.5 Vaas to Vaughan, no run, beauty! just outside the off, misses the
outside edge not by much.
7.6 Vaas to Vaughan, no run, antoher wasted delivery - a bouncer, lets
it sail through to the keeper.
End of over 8 (1 run) England 27/1 (trail by 528 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 4-1-9-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
MA Butcher 7* (11b) MP Vaughan 4* (27b)
The final over of the day coming up.
That is that for the day's play, umpires offer the light to the
batsmen, off they go back to the pavilion.
England are 27 for the loss of Trescothick's wicket, after Sri
Lanka had declared their first innings at 555/8.
Do join us tomorrow at 0955 Hrs GMT, 1055 Hrs BST. Cheers!
Good Morning
Welcome to Lord's for the third day's play of the first npower Test
match between England and Sri Lanka.
It is a damp morning here - the covers are on.
If the rain stays away - we will have a start at 1120 Hrs BST, 1020
Hrs GMT.
Match State: Day 3 start delayed 1020 Hrs GMT
Welcome back
We have some good news - play is about to start.
Mark Butcher is the man on strike - Fernando to bowl right-arm over
the wicket.
The conditions are quite overcast.
8.1 Fernando to Butcher, three runs, on the pads, runs straight away,
tucked behind square leg.
8.2 Fernando to Vaughan, no run, angling in to the batsman, defended.
8.3 Fernando to Vaughan, FOUR, sliding into the pads, tucked away
through mid-wicket, sweetly timed too - four runs!
8.4 Fernando to Vaughan, no run, just outside the off, moving away off
the seam, plays at it - beaten.
8.5 Fernando to Vaughan, no run, excellent delivery - pace, bounce and
outswing - left alone.
8.6 Fernando to Vaughan, one run, just outside the off, taps it to
covers and takes a quick single, eight runs off the over.
End of over 9 (8 runs) England 35/1 (trail by 520 runs)
TCB Fernando 2-1-8-0 - Nursery End
MP Vaughan 9* (32b 1x4) MA Butcher 10* (12b)
Dark clouds hanging around - no hint of sunshine.
Vaas it will be to bowl to Vaughan.
9.1 Vaas to Vaughan, one run, bowling left-arm over the wicket, swings
in late, pushed to covers, quick single.
9.2 Vaas to Butcher, no run, outside the off, swinging away from the
batsman, left alone.
9.3 Vaas to Butcher, no run, outside the off, left alone.
9.4 Vaas to Butcher, one run, angling in to the batsman, pushed to mid-
wicket
9.5 Vaas to Vaughan, no run, just outside the off, defended.
9.6 Vaas to Vaughan, no run, angling away from the batsman, left alone
End of over 10 (2 runs) England 37/1 (trail by 518 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 5-1-11-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
MA Butcher 11* (15b) MP Vaughan 10* (35b 1x4)
10.1 Fernando to Butcher, one run, good running between the wickets this
morning, pushes this one to short covers.
10.2 Fernando to Vaughan, no run, darting in to the batsman, gets behind
the line and defends.
10.3 Fernando to Vaughan, no run, oh! that was a beauty, moved away from
the batsman, off a good length, pushes at it, beaten.
10.4 Fernando to Vaughan, no run, angling in, pushed to the on side.
10.5 Fernando to Vaughan, no run, outside the off, left alone.
10.6 Fernando to Vaughan, no run, outside the off, left alone.
End of over 11 (1 run) England 38/1 (trail by 517 runs)
TCB Fernando 3-1-9-0 - Nursery End
MA Butcher 12* (16b) MP Vaughan 10* (40b 1x4)
11.1 Vaas to Butcher, no run, full in length, played to de Silva at
short mid-wicket.
11.2 Vaas to Butcher, no run, outside the off, left alone.
11.3 Vaas to Butcher, one run, pushes this one to covers and takes a
quick single.
11.4 Vaas to Vaughan, no run, outside the off, left alone.
11.5 Vaas to Vaughan, no run, cuts back in sharply, clips the pad and
through to the keeper.
11.6 Vaas to Vaughan, no run, outside the off, left alone.
End of over 12 (1 run) England 39/1 (trail by 516 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 6-1-12-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
MA Butcher 13* (19b) MP Vaughan 10* (43b 1x4)
12.1 Fernando to Butcher, FOUR, on the pads, whipped away through mid-
wicket for four!
12.2 Fernando to Butcher, no run, on leg and middle, played in defence.
12.3 Fernando to Butcher, no run, outside the off, left alone.
12.4 Fernando to Butcher, no run, played back down the track.
12.5 Fernando to Butcher, no run, just outside the off, pushed to the
off side.
12.6 Fernando to Butcher, OUT: outside the off, moving away off the
seam, plays a loose shot at it, takes a thick outside edge, good
diving catch by Jayawardene at third slip.
England 43/2, Partnership of 26
MA Butcher c Jayawardene b Fernando 17 (25b 1x4 0x6)
End of over 13 (4 runs) England 43/2 (trail by 512 runs)
TCB Fernando 4-1-13-1 - Nursery End
MP Vaughan 10* (43b 1x4)
13.1 Vaas to Vaughan, no run, outside the off, left alone
13.2 Vaas to Vaughan, no run, outside the off, left alone
13.3 Vaas to Vaughan, no run, angling away from the batsman, forward in
defence.
13.4 Vaas to Vaughan, no run, defended.
13.5 Vaas to Vaughan, no run, angling away, too wide outside the off,
left alone.
13.6 Vaas to Vaughan, no run, well up to the batsman, defended.
End of over 14 (maiden) England 43/2 (trail by 512 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 7-2-12-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
N Hussain 0* (0b) MP Vaughan 10* (49b 1x4)
Hussain to take strike now.
14.1 Fernando to Hussain, no run, outside the off, moving away off the
seam, left alone.
14.2 Fernando to Hussain, no run, outside the off, moving away, left
alone.
14.3 Fernando to Hussain, one run, angling in to the batsman, Hussain
has no clue about this one, inside edge and the ball goes to
backward short leg
14.4 Fernando to Vaughan, FOUR, half volley outside the off, cracking
off drive for four!
14.5 Fernando to Vaughan, no run, angling in to the batsman, defended.
14.6 Fernando to Vaughan, no run, angling in to the batsman, defended.
End of over 15 (5 runs) England 48/2 (trail by 507 runs)
TCB Fernando 5-1-18-1 - Nursery End
N Hussain 1* (3b) MP Vaughan 14* (52b 2x4)
15.1 Vaas to Hussain, no run, just outside the off, defended.
15.2 Vaas to Hussain, no run, outside the off, left alone.
15.3 Vaas to Hussain, no run, outside the off, left alone.
15.4 Vaas to Hussain, no run, late movement away from the batsman,
Hussain almost played at it.
15.5 Vaas to Hussain, no run, outside the off, left alone.
15.6 Vaas to Hussain, one run, short, hooked down to long leg.
End of over 16 (1 run) England 49/2 (trail by 506 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 8-2-13-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
N Hussain 2* (9b) MP Vaughan 14* (52b 2x4)
16.1 Fernando to Hussain, no run, outside the off, left alone.
16.2 Fernando to Hussain, no run, angling in to the batsman, defended.
16.3 Fernando to Hussain, one run, outside the off, goes for the drive,
inside edge and ball goes towards the on side.
16.4 Fernando to Vaughan, one run, driven crisply to covers, good stop
by substitute fielder Chandana. Atapattu is the man off the field.
16.5 Fernando to Hussain, one run, pushes this one to mid-on
16.6 Fernando to Vaughan, no run, outside the off, left alone
End of over 17 (3 runs) England 52/2 (trail by 503 runs)
TCB Fernando 6-1-21-1 - Nursery End
N Hussain 4* (13b) MP Vaughan 15* (54b 2x4)
17.1 Vaas to Hussain, no run, outside the off, left alone
17.2 Vaas to Hussain, no run, outside the off, left alone
17.3 Vaas to Hussain, no run, on target, defended.
17.4 Vaas to Hussain, one run, rising delivery, tucked around the
corner.
17.5 Vaas to Vaughan, no run, defended.
17.6 Vaas to Vaughan, no run, shuffles across, hit on the pad, loud
shout for lbw, not out.
End of over 18 (1 run) England 53/2 (trail by 502 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 9-2-14-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
N Hussain 5* (17b) MP Vaughan 15* (56b 2x4)
18.1 Fernando to Hussain, no run, outside the off, pushed to mid-off.
18.2 Fernando to Hussain, no run, well outside the off, left alone.
18.3 Fernando to Hussain, FOUR, outside the off, plays it down to third-
man, played between slips and gully for four.
18.4 Fernando to Hussain, FOUR, this is brilliant stuff, glorious extra
cover drive for four!
18.5 Fernando to Hussain, FOUR, on the pads, flicked away - behind
square leg, sweetly timed too - four more!
18.6 Fernando to Hussain, no run, just outside the off, forward in
defence.
End of over 19 (12 runs) England 65/2 (trail by 490 runs)
TCB Fernando 7-1-33-1 - Nursery End
MP Vaughan 15* (56b 2x4) N Hussain 17* (23b 3x4)
19.1 Vaas to Vaughan, no run, outside the off, left alone.
19.2 Vaas to Vaughan, no run, just outside the off, Vaughan plays inside
the line.
19.3 Vaas to Vaughan, FOUR, outside the off, plays it through the gap
between gully and the slips, down to third-man for four!
19.4 Vaas to Vaughan, no run, outside the off, defended.
19.5 Vaas to Vaughan, no run, left alone.
19.6 Vaas to Vaughan, no run, left alone
End of over 20 (4 runs) England 69/2 (trail by 486 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 10-2-18-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
N Hussain 17* (23b 3x4) MP Vaughan 19* (62b 3x4)
20.1 Fernando to Hussain, no run, outside the off, left alone.
20.2 Fernando to Hussain, no run, outside the off, played towards point.
20.3 Fernando to Hussain, no run, rising delivery, outside the off, goes
for the pull, ball hits Hussain on his shoulder.
20.4 Fernando to Hussain, no run, outside the off, cuts, straight to
point.
20.5 Fernando to Hussain, no run, just outside the off, it moves off the
seam, beaten, Hussain lucky not to get an edge.
20.6 Fernando to Hussain, no run, squeezes this one to backward point.
End of over 21 (maiden) England 69/2 (trail by 486 runs)
TCB Fernando 8-2-33-1 - Nursery End
MP Vaughan 19* (62b 3x4) N Hussain 17* (29b 3x4)
21.1 Vaas to Vaughan, FOUR, glorious cover drive for four - sweetly
timed.
21.2 Vaas to Vaughan, no run, tucked to mid-wicket.
21.3 Vaas to Vaughan, no run, bouncer! ducks under it.
21.4 Vaas to Vaughan, two runs, pushed through covers
21.5 Vaas to Vaughan, legbye: one run, pitched well outside the leg and
hit on the pad, loud shout for lbw, umpire Venkat can't give those
out.
21.6 Vaas to Hussain, no run, outside the off, left alone.
End of over 22 (7 runs) England 76/2 (trail by 479 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 11-2-24-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
MP Vaughan 25* (67b 4x4) N Hussain 17* (30b 3x4)
22.1 Fernando to Vaughan, no run
22.2 Fernando to Vaughan, (noball) no run
22.2 Fernando to Vaughan, no run, left alone.
22.3 Fernando to Vaughan, no run, just outside the off, forward in
defence.
22.4 Fernando to Vaughan, no run, outside the off, left alone.
22.5 Fernando to Vaughan, no run, outside the off, left alone again.
22.6 Fernando to Vaughan, no run, forward in defence.
End of over 23 (1 run) England 77/2 (trail by 478 runs)
TCB Fernando 9-2-34-1 (1nb) - Nursery End
N Hussain 17* (30b 3x4) MP Vaughan 25* (74b 4x4)
Zoysa replaces Vaas.
23.1 Zoysa to Hussain, one run, rising delivery, fended down, Hussain
almost got hit on the fingers again!
23.2 Zoysa to Vaughan, no run, terrible shot selection, not too short,
goes for the pull, beaten.
23.3 Zoysa to Vaughan, no run, just outside the off, left alone.
23.4 Zoysa to Vaughan, no run
23.5 Zoysa to Vaughan, no run, bouncer! no problems at all, sits under
it.
23.6 Zoysa to Vaughan, FOUR, short, pulled away powerfully through mid-
wicket for four!
End of over 24 (5 runs) England 82/2 (trail by 473 runs)
DNT Zoysa 4-0-23-1 (1w 1nb) - Pavilion End
N Hussain 18* (31b 3x4) MP Vaughan 29* (79b 5x4)
Ruchira Perera to replace Fernando. Perera bowls left-arm over the
wicket.
24.1 Perera to Hussain, no run, good pace and carry through to the
keeper.
24.2 Perera to Hussain, no run, outside the off, angling away, left
alone.
24.3 Perera to Hussain, no run, angling away, left alone.
24.4 Perera to Hussain, no run, digs it in short, outside the off, left
alone.
24.5 Perera to Hussain, FOUR, pitched up, driven straight down the
ground, four! glorious shot.
24.6 Perera to Hussain, FOUR, short and outside the off, Hussain just
can't believe his luck, rocks back and cuts it away for four.
End of over 25 (8 runs) England 90/2 (trail by 465 runs)
PDRL Perera 1-0-8-0 - Nursery End
MP Vaughan 29* (79b 5x4) N Hussain 26* (37b 5x4)
25.1 Zoysa to Vaughan, one run, tucked around the corner for a single.
25.2 Zoysa to Hussain, no run, thick inside edge onto the pads, Zoysa
appeals.
25.3 Zoysa to Hussain, no run, rising delivery, fends it down.
25.4 Zoysa to Hussain, no run, wide outside the off, left alone.
25.5 Zoysa to Hussain, (noball) no run, full in length, defended.
25.5 Zoysa to Hussain, no run, good ball - close to the off stump and
good bounce too, Hussain leaves it alone.
25.6 Zoysa to Hussain, no run, defended.
End of over 26 (2 runs) England 92/2 (trail by 463 runs)
DNT Zoysa 5-0-25-1 (1w 2nb) - Pavilion End
MP Vaughan 30* (80b 5x4) N Hussain 26* (43b 5x4)
26.1 Perera to Vaughan, two runs, tucked around the corner for a couple
of runs.
26.2 Perera to Vaughan, no run, angling away from the batsman, left
alone.
26.3 Perera to Vaughan, FOUR, cracking shot - through covers, take that!
four.
26.4 Perera to Vaughan, no run, angling away, left alone.
26.5 Perera to Vaughan, no run, outside the off, driven to covers.
26.6 Perera to Vaughan, FOUR, now that is a cracking shot, it just can't
get any better, glorious cover drive for four!
End of over 27 (10 runs) England 102/2 (trail by 453 runs)
PDRL Perera 2-0-18-0 - Nursery End
N Hussain 26* (43b 5x4) MP Vaughan 40* (86b 7x4)
27.1 Zoysa to Hussain, FOUR, outside the off, four more, sweetly times
this shot, played square of the wicket, down to backward point
fence for four.
27.2 Zoysa to Hussain, no run, angling away from the batsman, left
alone.
27.3 Zoysa to Hussain, no run, angling away from the batsman, left
alone.
27.4 Zoysa to Hussain, FOUR, short, pulled away for four - wonderful
stroke play here at Lord's, Hussain playing this one right between
square leg and fine leg fielder.
27.5 Zoysa to Hussain, no run, angling away from the batsman, left
alone.
27.6 Zoysa to Hussain, FOUR, more runs - outside the off, cuts at this
one, thick edge and the ball flies away - and down to the third-
man fence for four . 12 runs off the over.
End of over 28 (12 runs) England 114/2 (trail by 441 runs)
DNT Zoysa 6-0-37-1 (1w 2nb) - Pavilion End
MP Vaughan 40* (86b 7x4) N Hussain 38* (49b 8x4)
28.1 Perera to Vaughan, no run, bouncer, Vaughan ducks.
28.2 Perera to Vaughan, FOUR, on the pads, glances this one fine for
four.
28.3 Perera to Vaughan, no run, angling away, left alone.
28.4 Perera to Vaughan, no run, angling away, left alone.
28.5 Perera to Vaughan, no run, fired away, outside the off, left
through to Sangakkara.
28.6 Perera to Vaughan, one run, played behind point and takes a single.
End of over 29 (5 runs) England 119/2 (trail by 436 runs)
PDRL Perera 3-0-23-0 - Nursery End
MP Vaughan 45* (92b 8x4) N Hussain 38* (49b 8x4)
29.1 Zoysa to Vaughan, (noball) no run, beaten outside the off.
29.1 Zoysa to Vaughan, no run, outside the off, left alone
29.2 Zoysa to Vaughan, no run, defended.
29.3 Zoysa to Vaughan, no run, outside the off, left alone
29.4 Zoysa to Vaughan, no run, played down to gully.
29.5 Zoysa to Vaughan, no run, outside the off, left alone.
29.6 Zoysa to Vaughan, no run, wide outside the off, left alone.
End of over 30 (1 run) England 120/2 (trail by 435 runs)
DNT Zoysa 7-0-38-1 (1w 3nb) - Pavilion End
N Hussain 38* (49b 8x4) MP Vaughan 45* (99b 8x4)
That is lunch here at Lord's.
We will be back after lunch at 1240 Hrs GMT.
Match State: Lunch - Day 3
Good afternoon and Welcome back.
We are all set for the start after the luncheon break.
30.1 Fernando to Hussain, wide: no run, starts off with a big wide
outside the off.
30.1 Fernando to Hussain, no run, just outside the off, left alone.
30.2 Fernando to Hussain, no run, outside the off again, allows the ball
to go through to the keeper.
30.3 Fernando to Hussain, FOUR, smack! what a shot - gloroius cover
drive for four, outside the off and Hussain leans forward and
drives it all along the ground to the cover fence.
30.4 Fernando to Hussain, FOUR, oh boy! slightly short in length,
Hussain quickly goes back and pulls it away for four.
30.5 Fernando to Hussain, no run, outside the off, left alone.
30.6 Fernando to Hussain, three runs, drives it through covers, not
timed sweetly, gets three runs any ways.
End of over 31 (12 runs) England 132/2 (trail by 423 runs)
TCB Fernando 10-2-46-1 (1w 1nb) - Nursery End
N Hussain 49* (55b 10x4) MP Vaughan 45* (99b 8x4)
Zoysa to continue from the pavilion end.
31.1 Zoysa to Hussain, no run, just outside the off, defended.
31.2 Zoysa to Hussain, no run, bends his back a little more, pace and
bounce, outside the off, left alone.
31.3 Zoysa to Hussain, no run, outside the off, left alone to the
keeper.
31.4 Zoysa to Hussain, one run, tucked around the corner for a single,
cheers from the crowd for the English skipper - Hussain on fifty!
31.5 Zoysa to Vaughan, no run, outside the off, left alone.
31.6 Zoysa to Vaughan, wide: FOUR, too wide down the leg side, rushes
past the ropes - make that five runs!
31.6 Zoysa to Vaughan, no run, on leg and middle, played to mid-on.
End of over 32 (6 runs) England 138/2 (trail by 417 runs)
DNT Zoysa 8-0-44-1 (2w 3nb) - Pavilion End
N Hussain 50* (59b 10x4) MP Vaughan 45* (101b 8x4)
32.1 Fernando to Hussain, no run, right on target, defended.
32.2 Fernando to Hussain, no run, defended
32.3 Fernando to Hussain, no run, well outside the off, left alone.
32.4 Fernando to Hussain, no run, outside the off,left alone.
32.5 Fernando to Hussain, no run, outside the off, left alone.
32.6 Fernando to Hussain, no run, outside the off, left alone.
End of over 33 (maiden) England 138/2 (trail by 417 runs)
TCB Fernando 11-3-46-1 (1w 1nb) - Nursery End
MP Vaughan 45* (101b 8x4) N Hussain 50* (65b 10x4)
33.1 Zoysa to Vaughan, one run, tucked around the corner
33.2 Zoysa to Hussain, no run, outside the off, left alone
33.3 Zoysa to Hussain, (noball) no run, outside the off, left alone
33.3 Zoysa to Hussain, one run
33.4 Zoysa to Vaughan, one run, tucked around the corner
33.5 Zoysa to Hussain, no run, yorker, dug out.
33.6 Zoysa to Hussain, no run, outside the off, left alone.
End of over 34 (4 runs) England 142/2 (trail by 413 runs)
DNT Zoysa 9-0-48-1 (2w 4nb) - Pavilion End
MP Vaughan 47* (103b 8x4) N Hussain 51* (70b 10x4)
34.1 Fernando to Vaughan, no run, outside the off, left alone.
34.2 Fernando to Vaughan, no run, outside the off, left alone.
34.3 Fernando to Vaughan, no run, beaten outside the off, excellent
delivery!
34.4 Fernando to Vaughan, no run
34.5 Fernando to Vaughan, no run, outside the off, left alone.
34.6 Fernando to Vaughan, no run, outside the off, left alone.
End of over 35 (maiden) England 142/2 (trail by 413 runs)
TCB Fernando 12-4-46-1 (1w 1nb) - Nursery End
N Hussain 51* (70b 10x4) MP Vaughan 47* (109b 8x4)
35.1 Zoysa to Hussain, FOUR, outside the off, opens the face of the bat
a little as he plays the square drive, down to the backward point
fence for four - 100 runs partnership.
35.2 Zoysa to Hussain, (noball) no run, left alone
35.2 Zoysa to Hussain, no run, outside the off, left alone.
35.3 Zoysa to Hussain, no run, swinging back into Hussain, defended.
There is a light drizzle, the umpires are having a chat - the
decision is we will continue with the game.
35.4 Zoysa to Hussain, no run, outside the off,left alone.
35.5 Zoysa to Hussain, no run, played down to gully.
35.6 Zoysa to Hussain, one run, tucked down to long leg for a single,
keeps the strike.
End of over 36 (6 runs) England 148/2 (trail by 407 runs)
DNT Zoysa 10-0-54-1 (2w 5nb) - Pavilion End
N Hussain 56* (77b 11x4) MP Vaughan 47* (109b 8x4)
36.1 Fernando to Hussain, no run
36.2 Fernando to Hussain, no run, on target, forward in defence.
36.3 Fernando to Hussain, no run, just outside the off, defended.
36.4 Fernando to Hussain, no run, forward in defence.
36.5 Fernando to Hussain, no run, outside the off, left alone.
36.6 Fernando to Hussain, one run, swung down to fine leg, takes a
single and keeps the strike.
End of over 37 (1 run) England 149/2 (trail by 406 runs)
TCB Fernando 13-4-47-1 (1w 1nb) - Nursery End
N Hussain 57* (83b 11x4) MP Vaughan 47* (109b 8x4)
37.1 Zoysa to Hussain, no run, played to covers.
37.2 Zoysa to Hussain, no run, outside the off, left alone.
37.3 Zoysa to Hussain, no run, outside the off, left alone.
37.4 Zoysa to Hussain, OUT: outside the off, angling away, Hussain looks
to drive it through covers, thick edge, flies to the right of
Sangakkara, diving catch, Hussain is out.
England 149/3, Partnership of 106
N Hussain c Sangakkara b Zoysa 57 (87b 11x4 0x6)
MP Vaughan 47* (109b 8x4) DNT Zoysa 10.4-0-54-2 (2w 5nb)
New batsman is Graham Thorpe.
37.5 Zoysa to Thorpe, no run, darting into the pads, shapes to play at
it, hit on the pad.
37.6 Zoysa to Thorpe, no run, right on traget, defended.
End of over 38 (maiden) England 149/3 (trail by 406 runs)
DNT Zoysa 11-1-54-2 (2w 5nb) - Pavilion End
MP Vaughan 47* (109b 8x4) GP Thorpe 0* (2b)
38.1 Fernando to Vaughan, three runs, eased through mid-wicket, times
the stroke sweetly, gets three for it, that is Vaughan's fifty,
standing ovation from the big crowd.
38.2 Fernando to Thorpe, no run, swings away from the left-hander, plays
at it, beaten.
38.3 Fernando to Thorpe, no run, defended.
38.4 Fernando to Thorpe, three runs, flick of the wrists and the ball
races away through mid-wicket.
38.5 Fernando to Vaughan, no run, gets right behind the line and
defends.
38.6 Fernando to Vaughan, no run, driven to covers.
End of over 39 (6 runs) England 155/3 (trail by 400 runs)
TCB Fernando 14-4-53-1 (1w 1nb) - Nursery End
GP Thorpe 3* (5b) MP Vaughan 50* (112b 8x4)
39.1 Zoysa to Thorpe, no run, outside the off, defended.
39.2 Zoysa to Thorpe, legbye: two runs
39.3 Zoysa to Thorpe, no run
39.4 Zoysa to Thorpe, no run
39.5 Zoysa to Thorpe, no run
39.6 Zoysa to Thorpe, no run
End of over 40 (2 runs, maiden) England 157/3 (trail by 398 runs)
DNT Zoysa 12-2-54-2 (2w 5nb) - Pavilion End
MP Vaughan 50* (112b 8x4) GP Thorpe 3* (11b)
40.1 Fernando to Vaughan, no run, outside the off, moving away from the
batsman, left alone.
40.2 Fernando to Vaughan, no run, outside the off, moving away from the
batsman, plays at it, beaten.
40.3 Fernando to Vaughan, no run, outside the off, moving away from the
batsman, left alone.
40.4 Fernando to Vaughan, no run, outside the off, moving away from the
batsman, left alone.
40.5 Fernando to Vaughan, no run, just outside the off, defended.
40.6 Fernando to Vaughan, no run, outside the off, moving away from the
batsman, left alone.
End of over 41 (maiden) England 157/3 (trail by 398 runs)
TCB Fernando 15-5-53-1 (1w 1nb) - Nursery End
GP Thorpe 3* (11b) MP Vaughan 50* (118b 8x4)
41.1 Zoysa to Thorpe, no run, down the leg side.
41.2 Zoysa to Thorpe, no run, outside the off, left alone.
41.3 Zoysa to Thorpe, FOUR, moving away from the batsman, takes the edge
and past slips for four.
41.4 Zoysa to Thorpe, two runs, tucked behind square for a couple of
runs.
41.5 Zoysa to Thorpe, no run, well up to the batsman, pushed to mid-off
41.6 Zoysa to Thorpe, no run, outside the off, left alone.
End of over 42 (6 runs) England 163/3 (trail by 392 runs)
DNT Zoysa 13-2-60-2 (2w 5nb) - Pavilion End
MP Vaughan 50* (118b 8x4) GP Thorpe 9* (17b 1x4)
Vaas to replace Fernando.
42.1 Vaas to Vaughan, one run, played wide of point and a quick single
taken.
42.2 Vaas to Thorpe, no run, defended
42.3 Vaas to Thorpe, no run, late swing away from the batsman, played in
defence.
42.4 Vaas to Thorpe, no run, angling in to the batsman, defended.
42.5 Vaas to Thorpe, one run
42.6 Vaas to Vaughan, no run, angling away from the batsman, beaten!
End of over 43 (2 runs) England 165/3 (trail by 390 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 12-2-26-0 (1nb) - Nursery End
GP Thorpe 10* (21b 1x4) MP Vaughan 51* (120b 8x4)
three slips and a gully in
Zoysa to continue, over the wicket to the left hander
43.1 Zoysa to Thorpe, no run, short pitched on the middle and off,
played to the on side
43.2 Zoysa to Thorpe, FOUR, short delivery outisde the off, Thorpe
quickly goes back and pulls it to the sqaure leg fence
43.3 Zoysa to Thorpe, one run, pitched up on the middle and leg, played
to the vacant mid-wicket region, easy single taken
43.4 Zoysa to Vaughan, no run, good delivery, pitched in line with the
off stump and angling away from the right hander, batsman beaten
43.5 Zoysa to Vaughan, no run, short pitched on the off and angling
away, no shot offered
43.6 Zoysa to Vaughan, three runs, pitched up on the middle and leg,
played wide of the mid-wicket fielder, all timing in that shot!
End of over 44 (8 runs) England 173/3 (trail by 382 runs)
DNT Zoysa 14-2-68-2 (2w 5nb) - Pavilion End
MP Vaughan 54* (123b 8x4) GP Thorpe 15* (24b 2x4)
44.1 Vaas to Vaughan, bye: FOUR, short pitched on the off and angling
away, the ball did not rise after hitting the deck, falls short of
the keeper and goes past him
44.2 Vaas to Vaughan, no run, pitched wide of the off stump and moving
further away, no shot offered
44.3 Vaas to Vaughan, no run, superb delivery!, pitched in line with the
off stump and seaming away, batsman beaten!
44.4 Vaas to Vaughan, no run, good lenght delivery on the off, pushed
wide of the point fielder, Vaughan calls for a single, Thorpe not
intrested
44.5 Vaas to Vaughan, no run, pitched up on the middle, Vaughan gets
behind the delivery and plays it back to the bowler
44.6 Vaas to Vaughan, (noball) no run, on the off, played straight to
the gully fielder
44.6 Vaas to Vaughan, one run, just short of a lenght on the pads,
flicked away to the fine leg region
End of over 45 (6 runs) England 179/3 (trail by 376 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 13-2-28-0 (2nb) - Nursery End
MP Vaughan 55* (130b 8x4) GP Thorpe 15* (24b 2x4)
bowling change from the Pavilion End, Perera into the attack,
coming over the wicket to the right hander
45.1 Perera to Vaughan, one run, short delivery on the pads, played off
the back foot to the mid-wicket region, easy single taken
45.2 Perera to Thorpe, no run
45.3 Perera to Thorpe, one run, short delivery on the middle and leg,
played down the backward of sqaure region
45.4 Perera to Vaughan, no run, outside the off and angling away, no
shot offered
45.5 Perera to Vaughan, no run, pitched up on the middle and leg,
Vaughan moves across and plays it to the mid on region
45.6 Perera to Vaughan, no run, good delivery, on the middle and going
down leg, hits the pads outside the line of the leg stump, appeal
for LBW turned down
End of over 46 (2 runs) England 181/3 (trail by 374 runs)
PDRL Perera 4-0-25-0 - Pavilion End
GP Thorpe 16* (26b 2x4) MP Vaughan 56* (134b 8x4)
46.1 Vaas to Thorpe, no run, pitched up on the middle and leg, played to
the sqaure leg region
46.2 Vaas to Thorpe, no run, short pitched wide of the , no shot offered
46.3 Vaas to Thorpe, no run, quick delivery down the leg side
46.4 Vaas to Thorpe, no run, good lenght delivery on the off, played to
the on side
46.5 Vaas to Thorpe, no run, on the pads, played to the on side
46.6 Vaas to Thorpe, no run, quick delivery on the middle and off and
angling into the batsman, hits Thorpe on the pads, huge appeal for
LBW, umpire not intrested!
End of over 47 (maiden) England 181/3 (trail by 374 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 14-3-28-0 (2nb) - Nursery End
MP Vaughan 56* (134b 8x4) GP Thorpe 16* (32b 2x4)
47.1 Perera to Vaughan, legbye: one run
47.2 Perera to Thorpe, no run
47.3 Perera to Thorpe, no run
47.4 Perera to Thorpe, FOUR, good lenght dleivery down the leg, flicked
to the fine leg fence
47.5 Perera to Thorpe, one run
47.6 Perera to Vaughan, two runs, short pitched outisde the leg stump,
played down the to the fine leg region, easy couple to end the
over
End of over 48 (8 runs) England 189/3 (trail by 366 runs)
PDRL Perera 5-0-32-0 - Pavilion End
GP Thorpe 21* (36b 3x4) MP Vaughan 58* (136b 8x4)
48.1 Vaas to Thorpe, no run, outside the off, played down to point.
48.2 Vaas to Thorpe, no run, just outside the off, pushed to covers.
48.3 Vaas to Thorpe, one run
48.4 Vaas to Vaughan, one run, pushed to deep mid-off.
48.5 Vaas to Thorpe, one run, pushed to the on side, takes a quick
single.
48.6 Vaas to Vaughan, one run, pushed to the deep mid-off
End of over 49 (4 runs) England 193/3 (trail by 362 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 15-3-32-0 (2nb) - Nursery End
MP Vaughan 60* (138b 8x4) GP Thorpe 23* (40b 3x4)
49.1 Perera to Vaughan, no run, outside the off, left alone.
49.2 Perera to Vaughan, two runs, neatly tucked away through mid-wicket
49.3 Perera to Vaughan, no run, wide outside the off, left alone.
49.4 Perera to Vaughan, no run, punched down the ground to mid-off.
49.5 Perera to Vaughan, no run, outside the off, left alone.
49.6 Perera to Vaughan, no run, outside the off, left alone.
End of over 50 (2 runs) England 195/3 (trail by 360 runs)
PDRL Perera 6-0-34-0 - Pavilion End
GP Thorpe 23* (40b 3x4) MP Vaughan 62* (144b 8x4)
50.1 Vaas to Thorpe, two runs, on the pads, worked away through the on
side, past mid-wicket.
50.2 Vaas to Thorpe, no run, defended
50.3 Vaas to Thorpe, one run, outside the off, played behind point.
50.4 Vaas to Vaughan, FOUR, smack! glorious cover drive for four, bring
sup the 200 on the board.
50.5 Vaas to Vaughan, no run, outside the off, left alone.
50.6 Vaas to Vaughan, no run, outside the off, left alone.
End of over 51 (7 runs) England 202/3 (trail by 353 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 16-3-39-0 (2nb) - Nursery End
GP Thorpe 26* (43b 3x4) MP Vaughan 66* (147b 9x4)
51.1 Perera to Thorpe, one run, driven back to the bowler, misfields
51.2 Perera to Vaughan, OUT: short delivery, goes for the hook, ball
goes high in the air towards long leg, a mistimed shot really,
Fernando from deep square leg and Zoysa from fine leg charge in,
almost crash into each other, the taller bigger Zoysa wins, grabs
the ball
England 203/4, Partnership of 54
MP Vaughan c Zoysa b Perera 64 (148b 9x4 0x6)
GP Thorpe 27* (44b 3x4) PDRL Perera 6.2-0-33-1
John Crawley is the new batsman, he will be at the non-striker's
end - batsmen crossed over.
51.3 Perera to Thorpe, OUT: GONE! loud shout for lbw, umpire
Venkataraghavan puts up the finger in a flash, Thorpe playing back
was hit on the back pad, in line with leg and middle. Perera is on
a hat-trick!
England 203/5, Partnership of 0
GP Thorpe lbw b Perera 27 (45b 3x4 0x6)
JP Crawley 0* (0b) PDRL Perera 6.3-0-33-2
Stewart, making a comeback, will have to deny Perera the hat-trick.
Three slips, gully, forward short leg.
51.4 Perera to Stewart, three runs, full in length, driven straight down
the ground for three runs, de Silva the fielder.
51.5 Perera to Crawley, one run, played just past the short leg fielder,
off the mark now.
51.6 Perera to Stewart, no run, outside the off, left alone.
End of over 52 (5 runs) England 207/5 (trail by 348 runs)
PDRL Perera 7-0-37-2 - Pavilion End
JP Crawley 1* (1b) AJ Stewart 3* (2b)
52.1 Vaas to Crawley, no run, outside the off, angling away,left alone.
52.2 Vaas to Crawley, no run, outside the off, angling away, left alone.
52.3 Vaas to Crawley, no run, outside the off, angling away, left alone.
52.4 Vaas to Crawley, no run, late swing in to the batsman, defended.
52.5 Vaas to Crawley, no run, outside the off, angling away, left alone.
52.6 Vaas to Crawley, no run, outside the off, angling away, left alone.
End of over 53 (maiden) England 207/5 (trail by 348 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 17-4-39-0 (2nb) - Nursery End
AJ Stewart 3* (2b) JP Crawley 1* (7b)
Perera to continue, Stewart on strike.
53.1 Perera to Stewart, one run, played down to third-man.
53.2 Perera to Crawley, no run, gets right behind the line and defends.
53.3 Perera to Crawley, no run, outside the off, left alone.
53.4 Perera to Crawley, one run, played down to deep square leg.
53.5 Perera to Stewart, no run, Stewart on the move, hit on the pad,
outside the line of off, Perera appeals, tht would have missed
another set of stumps.
53.6 Perera to Stewart, no run, and once again, hit on the pad, ball
angling away, that would have missed two sets of stumps, Perera
keeps appealing, umpire Venkat not too pleased, cautions the
bowler.
End of over 54 (2 runs) England 209/5 (trail by 346 runs)
PDRL Perera 8-0-39-2 - Pavilion End
JP Crawley 2* (10b) AJ Stewart 4* (5b)
54.1 Vaas to Crawley, no run
54.2 Vaas to Crawley, no run, Crawley shuffles across. ball goes right
through him, beaten.
54.3 Vaas to Crawley, no run, rising delivery, leaving the batsman,
defended.
54.4 Vaas to Crawley, one run, short outside the off, angling away,
Crawley gets himself out, cuts it in the air, just wide of gully.
54.5 Vaas to Stewart, no run, outside the off, left alone.
54.6 Vaas to Stewart, no run, outside the off, left alone.
End of over 55 (1 run) England 210/5 (trail by 345 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 18-4-40-0 (2nb) - Nursery End
JP Crawley 3* (14b) AJ Stewart 4* (7b)
The sun is shining bright, clear blue skies...
55.1 Perera to Crawley, wide: no run, too wide outside the off.
55.1 Perera to Crawley, no run, once again, outside the off.
55.2 Perera to Crawley, no run, outside the off, angling away, left
alone.
55.3 Perera to Crawley, no run, digs this one slightly short, Perera has
this peculiar action, a whippy one that is... outside the off,
left alone
55.4 Perera to Crawley, no run, once again, outside the off, left alone.
55.5 Perera to Crawley, no run, well up to the batsman, defended.
55.6 Perera to Crawley, no run, outside the off, left alone. That is
tea.
End of over 56 (1 run) England 211/5 (trail by 344 runs)
PDRL Perera 9-0-40-2 (1w) - Pavilion End
AJ Stewart 4* (7b) JP Crawley 3* (20b)
43 overs remain to be bowled in the day. We will be back in a short
while.
Match State: Tea - Day 3
Welcome back to Lord's for the post tea session on the third day.
England are struggling at 211/5, Sri Lanka's 555 is quite a long
way away for the home side.
Fernando to bowl, Stewart is on strike.
56.1 Fernando to Stewart, no run, outside the off. played to covers.
56.2 Fernando to Stewart, no run, cutting back in sharply, Stewart
shapes to play at it, hit on the hip
56.3 Fernando to Stewart, two runs, drives it square of the wicket,
through cover point for a couple of runs.
56.4 Fernando to Stewart, no run, cutting back in sharply, inside edge
onto the pads, loud shout for lbw, not out.
56.5 Fernando to Stewart, one run, played down to third-man
56.6 Fernando to Crawley, no run, RUN OUT! just outside the off, pushed
to short extra cover, Crawley wants the suicidla single, Stewart
is the one going to the danger end, Chandana picks the ball up -
bingo! direct hit! Stewart is run out.
End of over 57 (3 runs) England 214/5 (trail by 341 runs)
TCB Fernando 16-5-56-1 (1w 1nb) - Nursery End
AJ Stewart 7* (12b) JP Crawley 3* (21b)
England 214/6, Partnership of 11
AJ Stewart run out (sub (UDU Chandana)) 7 (12b 0x4 0x6)
57.1 Zoysa to Crawley, no run
57.2 Zoysa to Crawley, no run, outside the off, left alone.
57.3 Zoysa to Crawley, no run
57.4 Zoysa to Crawley, no run, outside the off, left alone.
57.5 Zoysa to Crawley, no run, just outside the off, defended.
57.6 Zoysa to Crawley, no run, outside the off, left alone.
End of over 58 (maiden) England 214/6 (trail by 341 runs)
DNT Zoysa 15-3-68-2 (2w 5nb) - Pavilion End
A Flintoff 0* (0b) JP Crawley 3* (27b)
58.1 Fernando to Flintoff, no run, outside the off, left alone
58.2 Fernando to Flintoff, no run, outside the off, left alone
58.3 Fernando to Flintoff, FOUR, gives Flintoff the width outside the
off, rocks back and smacks it through covers for four.
58.4 Fernando to Flintoff, no run, just outside the off, forward in
defence.
58.5 Fernando to Flintoff, no run
58.6 Fernando to Flintoff, legbye: one run
End of over 59 (5 runs) England 219/6 (trail by 336 runs)
TCB Fernando 17-5-60-1 (1w 1nb) - Nursery End
A Flintoff 4* (6b 1x4) JP Crawley 3* (27b)
59.1 Zoysa to Flintoff, no run, outside the off, pushed to covers.
59.2 Zoysa to Flintoff, no run
59.3 Zoysa to Flintoff, no run
59.4 Zoysa to Flintoff, wide: no run, too wide outside the off
59.4 Zoysa to Flintoff, FOUR, over pitched, on middle and leg, played
away through mid-wicket for four.
59.5 Zoysa to Flintoff, no run, wide outside the off, left alone
59.6 Zoysa to Flintoff, no run, wide outside the off, left alone
End of over 60 (5 runs) England 224/6 (trail by 331 runs)
DNT Zoysa 16-3-73-2 (3w 5nb) - Pavilion End
JP Crawley 3* (27b) A Flintoff 8* (12b 2x4)
60.1 Fernando to Crawley, no run
60.2 Fernando to Crawley, two runs, driven through covers for a couple
of runs
60.3 Fernando to Crawley, no run
60.4 Fernando to Crawley, no run
60.5 Fernando to Crawley, no run
60.6 Fernando to Crawley, (noball) no run
60.6 Fernando to Crawley, one run, tucked around the corner
End of over 61 (4 runs) England 228/6 (trail by 327 runs)
TCB Fernando 18-5-64-1 (1w 2nb) - Nursery End
JP Crawley 6* (34b) A Flintoff 8* (12b 2x4)
61.1 Zoysa to Crawley, no run
61.2 Zoysa to Crawley, no run, well up to the batsman, forward in
defence.
61.3 Zoysa to Crawley, no run, angling away from the batsman, left alone
to the keeper.
61.4 Zoysa to Crawley, no run, angling further away from the batsman,
left alone.
61.5 Zoysa to Crawley, FOUR, that's a bad ball, juicy half volley
outside the off, smashed through covers for four.
61.6 Zoysa to Crawley, no run, left alone
End of over 62 (4 runs) England 232/6 (trail by 323 runs)
DNT Zoysa 17-3-77-2 (3w 5nb) - Pavilion End
A Flintoff 8* (12b 2x4) JP Crawley 10* (40b 1x4)
62.1 Fernando to Flintoff, FOUR, half volley, just outside theoff,
Flintoff smashes it past the bowler, what a shot! it rocketed to
the fence for four.
62.2 Fernando to Flintoff, no run, short dleivery, left alone to the
keeper.
62.3 Fernando to Flintoff, (noball) no run
62.3 Fernando to Flintoff, no run, punched to covers.
62.4 Fernando to Flintoff, OUT: outside the off, plays away from his
body, not at all getting his foot work right, edge - Sangakkara
takes the catch!
England 237/7, Partnership of 23
A Flintoff c Sangakkara b Fernando 12 (17b 3x4 0x6)
JP Crawley 10* (40b 1x4) TCB Fernando 18.4-5-69-2 (1w 3nb)
Cork is the new batsman
62.5 Fernando to Cork, no run, defended to the off side
62.6 Fernando to Cork, OUT: moving away from the batsman, plays at it,
edges, through Sangakkara - England in deep trouble.
England 237/8, Partnership of 0
DG Cork c Sangakkara b Fernando 0 (2b 0x4 0x6)
End of over 63 (5 runs) England 237/8 (trail by 318 runs)
TCB Fernando 19-5-69-3 (1w 3nb) - Nursery End
JP Crawley 10* (40b 1x4)
63.1 Zoysa to Crawley, no run, outside the off, left alone.
63.2 Zoysa to Crawley, no run, just outside the of, forward in defence.
63.3 Zoysa to Crawley, two runs, worked away neatly through mid-wicket
for a couple of runs.
England need 117 more runs to avoid follow on
63.4 Zoysa to Crawley, no run, outside the off, left through to the
keeper.
63.5 Zoysa to Crawley, no run, pushed to the off side.
63.6 Zoysa to Crawley, (noball) no run
63.6 Zoysa to Crawley, no run
End of over 64 (3 runs) England 240/8 (trail by 315 runs)
DNT Zoysa 18-3-80-2 (3w 6nb) - Pavilion End
AR Caddick 0* (0b) JP Crawley 12* (47b 1x4)
64.1 Fernando to Caddick, no run
64.2 Fernando to Caddick, no run
64.3 Fernando to Caddick, no run, full and on the off, gets right behind
the line and defends.
64.4 Fernando to Caddick, no run, outside the off, this one stays low,
through to the keeper.
64.5 Fernando to Caddick, one run, worked away through mid-wicket and is
off the mark.
64.6 Fernando to Crawley, no run, gets right behind the line and
defends.
End of over 65 (1 run) England 241/8 (trail by 314 runs)
TCB Fernando 20-5-70-3 (1w 3nb) - Nursery End
AR Caddick 1* (5b) JP Crawley 12* (48b 1x4)
65.1 Zoysa to Caddick, no run, angling away from the batsman,pushed to
covers.
65.2 Zoysa to Caddick, no run, right on target, defended.
65.3 Zoysa to Caddick, one run, played behind square leg.
65.4 Zoysa to Crawley, no run, pushed to mid-off
65.5 Zoysa to Crawley, no run, pitched up to the batsman, defended
65.6 Zoysa to Crawley, one run, played forward of square.
End of over 66 (2 runs) England 243/8 (trail by 312 runs)
DNT Zoysa 19-3-82-2 (3w 6nb) - Pavilion End
JP Crawley 13* (51b 1x4) AR Caddick 2* (8b)
33 overs to be bowled in the day, the over rate has been quite
pathetic.
66.1 Fernando to Crawley, one run, played down to third-man
66.2 Fernando to Caddick, two runs, thick outside edge and goes past
slips
66.3 Fernando to Caddick, no run, goes right through him, just outside
the off.
66.4 Fernando to Caddick, no run, excellent stuff, moving away from
Caddick, plays and misses.
66.5 Fernando to Caddick, two runs, edged down to third-man.
66.6 Fernando to Caddick, no run, defended
End of over 67 (5 runs) England 248/8 (trail by 307 runs)
TCB Fernando 21-5-75-3 (1w 3nb) - Nursery End
JP Crawley 14* (52b 1x4) AR Caddick 6* (13b)
67.1 Vaas to Crawley, one run, played to mid-wicket.
67.2 Vaas to Caddick, no run, gets right behind the line and defends.
67.3 Vaas to Caddick, no run, opens the face of the bat and runs it down
to point.
67.4 Vaas to Caddick, two runs, struck through covers, gets a couple of
runs.
67.5 Vaas to Caddick, no run, bouncer! ducks under it.
67.6 Vaas to Caddick, no run, bouncer! doesn't rise that much, Caddick
ducks.
End of over 68 (3 runs) England 251/8 (trail by 304 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 19-4-43-0 (2nb) - Pavilion End
JP Crawley 15* (53b 1x4) AR Caddick 8* (18b)
68.1 Fernando to Crawley, FOUR, slashes at this, ball goes in the air
and down to third-man fence for four
68.2 Fernando to Crawley, no run
68.3 Fernando to Crawley, no run
68.4 Fernando to Crawley, FOUR, on the pads, worked away through mid-
wicket for four.
68.5 Fernando to Crawley, no run
68.6 Fernando to Crawley, no run
End of over 69 (8 runs) England 259/8 (trail by 296 runs)
TCB Fernando 22-5-83-3 (1w 3nb) - Nursery End
AR Caddick 8* (18b) JP Crawley 23* (59b 3x4)
69.1 Vaas to Caddick, no run, pushes forward in defence, beaten, not by
much goes right over the middle stump.
69.2 Vaas to Caddick, no run, outside the line of leg, hit on the pad,
looks for a legbye, can't get even that.
69.3 Vaas to Caddick, FOUR, outside the off, hit over covers for four!
69.4 Vaas to Caddick, one run
69.5 Vaas to Crawley, no run
69.6 Vaas to Crawley, no run
End of over 70 (5 runs) England 264/8 (trail by 291 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 20-4-48-0 (2nb) - Pavilion End
AR Caddick 13* (22b 1x4) JP Crawley 23* (61b 3x4)
70.1 Perera to Caddick, (noball) no run, bouncer, ducks under it.
70.1 Perera to Caddick, no run, outside the off, driven to covers.
70.2 Perera to Caddick, no run, rising delivery, moves away from it
70.3 Perera to Caddick, (noball) no run
70.3 Perera to Caddick, no run
70.4 Perera to Caddick, (noball) no run, another no ball - pushed to
mid-on.
70.4 Perera to Caddick, no run, slower ball, defended.
70.5 Perera to Caddick, OUT: angling away from the batsman, plays a
cover drive, edges, through to Sangakkara!
England 267/9, Partnership of 30
AR Caddick c Sangakkara b Perera 13 (30b 1x4 0x6)
JP Crawley 23* (61b 3x4) PDRL Perera 9.5-0-43-3 (1w 3nb)
70.6 Perera to Hoggard, no run, fires it wide outside the off.
End of over 71 (3 runs) England 267/9 (trail by 288 runs)
PDRL Perera 10-0-43-3 (1w 3nb) - Nursery End
JP Crawley 23* (61b 3x4) MJ Hoggard 0* (1b)
England need 89 more runs to avoid following on, it looks like,
England will be batting in their second innings this evening.
71.1 Vaas to Crawley, no run
71.2 Vaas to Crawley, no run, gets behind the line and defends.
71.3 Vaas to Crawley, two runs, eased through the on side, gets a couple
of runs.
71.4 Vaas to Crawley, no run, outside the off, pushed to covers.
71.5 Vaas to Crawley, no run, on middle and leg, worked away to short
mid-wicket.
71.6 Vaas to Crawley, one run, played down to third-man and keeps the
strike.
End of over 72 (3 runs) England 270/9 (trail by 285 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 21-4-51-0 (2nb) - Pavilion End
JP Crawley 26* (67b 3x4) MJ Hoggard 0* (1b)
72.1 Perera to Crawley, no run, rising delivery, played to deep point.
72.2 Perera to Crawley, no run, thick edge and down to third-man,
Crawley does not want the single.
72.3 Perera to Crawley, no run, outside the off, left alone.
72.4 Perera to Crawley, FOUR, wide and full outside the off, put away in
style, through covers for four - good shot!
72.5 Perera to Crawley, one run, bouncer, hooks at it, goes towards mid-
wicket, played the shot a bit too early, takes the single.
72.6 Perera to Hoggard, no run, fires it wide outside the off.
End of over 73 (5 runs) England 275/9 (trail by 280 runs)
PDRL Perera 11-0-48-3 (1w 3nb) - Nursery End
JP Crawley 31* (72b 4x4) MJ Hoggard 0* (2b)
73.1 Vaas to Crawley, OUT: angling away, plays at this, outside edge,
through to Sangakkara, takes the fifth catch of the innings.
England 275/10, Partnership of 8
JP Crawley c Sangakkara b Vaas 31 (73b 4x4 0x6)
MJ Hoggard 0* (2b) WPUJC Vaas 21.1-4-51-1 (2nb)
It is all over for England in their first innings - all out for
275, Sri Lanka take a lead of 280 runs.
Match State: Innings Break
England are following on.
We are all set for the start of the England second innings.
Vaas to bowl to Trescothick.
0.1 Vaas to Trescothick, no run, outside the off, left alone
0.2 Vaas to Trescothick, no run, outside the off, plays and misses.
0.3 Vaas to Trescothick, no run, outside the off, left alone.
0.4 Vaas to Trescothick, FOUR, on the pads, whipped away through mid-
wicket for four
0.5 Vaas to Trescothick, one run, outside the off, pushed gently to
covers and takes a single.
0.6 Vaas to Vaughan, no run, left alone to the keeper.
End of over 1 (5 runs) England 5/0 (trail by 275 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 1-0-5-0 - Nursery End
ME Trescothick 5* (5b 1x4) MP Vaughan 0* (1b)
1.1 Zoysa to Trescothick, no run, outside the off, played to backward
point.
1.2 Zoysa to Trescothick, no run, pushed to the on side.
1.3 Zoysa to Trescothick, no run, beaten outside the off.
1.4 Zoysa to Trescothick, (noball) no run, just outside the off,
defended.
1.4 Zoysa to Trescothick, FOUR, outside the off, goes after it, takes
the bottom hand away at the last moment, ball goes in the air,
just past a diving fielder at gully, four!
1.5 Zoysa to Trescothick, one run
1.6 Zoysa to Vaughan, no run
End of over 2 (6 runs) England 11/0 (trail by 269 runs)
DNT Zoysa 1-0-6-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
ME Trescothick 10* (11b 2x4) MP Vaughan 0* (2b)
2.1 Vaas to Trescothick, no run
2.2 Vaas to Trescothick, FOUR, on the pads, whipped away behind sqaure
for four.
2.3 Vaas to Trescothick, no run, outside the off, plays and misses.
2.4 Vaas to Trescothick, no run, on middle and leg, pushed to mid-on.
2.5 Vaas to Trescothick, no run, outside the off, defended.
2.6 Vaas to Trescothick, no run, outside the off, left alone.
End of over 3 (4 runs) England 15/0 (trail by 265 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 2-0-9-0 - Nursery End
MP Vaughan 0* (2b) ME Trescothick 14* (17b 3x4)
3.1 Zoysa to Vaughan, no run, gentle drift back in, defended.
3.2 Zoysa to Vaughan, two runs
3.3 Zoysa to Vaughan, no run
3.4 Zoysa to Vaughan, no run
3.5 Zoysa to Vaughan, no run
3.6 Zoysa to Vaughan, FOUR, cracking shot through covers for four!
End of over 4 (6 runs) England 21/0 (trail by 259 runs)
DNT Zoysa 2-0-12-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
ME Trescothick 14* (17b 3x4) MP Vaughan 6* (8b 1x4)
4.1 Vaas to Trescothick, no run, outside the off, left alone.
4.2 Vaas to Trescothick, no run
4.3 Vaas to Trescothick, no run, outside the off, left alone.
4.4 Vaas to Trescothick, three runs, played down to square third-man,
gets three runs.
4.5 Vaas to Vaughan, FOUR, flick of the wrists, ball speeds across the
ground, to the deep backward squar leg fence for four.
4.6 Vaas to Vaughan, no run
End of over 5 (7 runs) England 28/0 (trail by 252 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 3-0-16-0 - Nursery End
ME Trescothick 17* (21b 3x4) MP Vaughan 10* (10b 2x4)
5.1 Zoysa to Trescothick, no run, darting in to the batsman, defended.
5.2 Zoysa to Trescothick, no run, outside the off, left alone
5.3 Zoysa to Trescothick, no run, outside the off, left alone
5.4 Zoysa to Trescothick, no run, darting in to the batsman, defended.
5.5 Zoysa to Trescothick, no run, Tillers! cracking cover drive,
Tillekaratne dives and stops, acrobatic effort.
5.6 Zoysa to Trescothick, no run, outside the off, left alone
End of over 6 (maiden) England 28/0 (trail by 252 runs)
DNT Zoysa 3-1-12-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
MP Vaughan 10* (10b 2x4) ME Trescothick 17* (27b 3x4)
6.1 Vaas to Vaughan, no run, well outside the off, goes to the keeper
on the second bounce.
6.2 Vaas to Vaughan, no run, digs this one short, ducks under it.
6.3 Vaas to Vaughan, no run, bounce, pace, outside the off, left alone.
6.4 Vaas to Vaughan, no run, driven to covers.
6.5 Vaas to Vaughan, no run, bouncer! lets it sail through.
6.6 Vaas to Vaughan, no run, outside the off, left alone.
End of over 7 (maiden) England 28/0 (trail by 252 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 4-1-16-0 - Nursery End
ME Trescothick 17* (27b 3x4) MP Vaughan 10* (16b 2x4)
Bowling change - Perera to replace Zoysa.
7.1 Perera to Trescothick, no run, fired down the leg side.
7.2 Perera to Trescothick, no run, outside the off, played to covers.
7.3 Perera to Trescothick, one run, tucked around the corner.
7.4 Perera to Vaughan, legbye: one run
7.5 Perera to Trescothick, FOUR, cracking extra cover drive, sweetly
timed too - four!
7.6 Perera to Trescothick, no run, defended.
End of over 8 (6 runs) England 34/0 (trail by 246 runs)
PDRL Perera 1-0-5-0 - Pavilion End
MP Vaughan 10* (17b 2x4) ME Trescothick 22* (32b 4x4)
8.1 Vaas to Vaughan, no run, well up to the batsman, defended.
8.2 Vaas to Vaughan, no run, short delivery, Vaughan ducks, ball does
not bounce much.
8.3 Vaas to Vaughan, two runs, driven through mid-on
8.4 Vaas to Vaughan, no run, defended.
8.5 Vaas to Vaughan, no run, good bouncer, has Vaughan in all kinds of
trouble
8.6 Vaas to Vaughan, one run, played behind square for a single.
End of over 9 (3 runs) England 37/0 (trail by 243 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 5-1-19-0 - Nursery End
MP Vaughan 13* (23b 2x4) ME Trescothick 22* (32b 4x4)
9.1 Perera to Vaughan, no run, rising delivery, fends it down.
9.2 Perera to Vaughan, FOUR, glorious extra cover drive for four.
9.3 Perera to Vaughan, no run, outside the off, defended.
9.4 Perera to Vaughan, no run, bowling around the wicket, digs it in
very short, left alone.
9.5 Perera to Vaughan, no run, Perera has quite a different action than
usual, that too when he bowls around the wicket, the action will
raise a few questions - bowls this one outside the off,left alone.
9.6 Perera to Vaughan, no run, left alone.
End of over 10 (4 runs) England 41/0 (trail by 239 runs)
PDRL Perera 2-0-9-0 - Nursery End
ME Trescothick 22* (32b 4x4) MP Vaughan 17* (29b 3x4)
10.1 Vaas to Trescothick, no run
10.2 Vaas to Trescothick, no run, outside the off, left alone.
10.3 Vaas to Trescothick, no run, outside the off, played to deep point.
10.4 Vaas to Trescothick, no run, bouncer - ducks under it.
10.5 Vaas to Trescothick, one run, sliding down the leg, tucked around
the corner.
10.6 Vaas to Vaughan, no run, well on target, late inswing too,
defended.
End of over 11 (1 run) England 42/0 (trail by 238 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 6-1-20-0 - Pavilion End
ME Trescothick 23* (37b 4x4) MP Vaughan 17* (30b 3x4)
For the first time - Sri Lanka introduce spin in this Lord's Test,
Aravinda de Silva to bowl hoff spin.
11.1 de Silva to Trescothick, no run, defended.
11.2 de Silva to Trescothick, no run, defended.
11.3 de Silva to Trescothick, one run, pushed to the off side and takes
a quick single.
11.4 de Silva to Vaughan, one run, driven back down the track, past de
Silva.
11.5 de Silva to Trescothick, no run, drifting in, defended.
11.6 de Silva to Trescothick, one run, goes for the drive, beaten in the
flight, thick edge and ball goes through covers.
End of over 12 (3 runs) England 45/0 (trail by 235 runs)
PA de Silva 1-0-3-0 - Nursery End
ME Trescothick 25* (42b 4x4) MP Vaughan 18* (31b 3x4)
Change of ends for Perera - umpire Venkat had twiced warned him -
about running on the pitch. so goes over to the end where umpire
Harper is.
12.1 Perera to Trescothick, no run
12.2 Perera to Trescothick, no run
12.3 Perera to Trescothick, no run
12.4 Perera to Trescothick, one run, pushes in defence and steals a
quick single.
12.5 Perera to Vaughan, no run, digs this one short, rising delivery,
defended.
12.6 Perera to Vaughan, no run, defended
End of over 13 (1 run) England 46/0 (trail by 234 runs)
PDRL Perera 3-0-10-0 - Pavilion End
ME Trescothick 26* (46b 4x4) MP Vaughan 18* (33b 3x4)
13.1 de Silva to Trescothick, one run
13.2 de Silva to Vaughan, no run
13.3 de Silva to Vaughan, one run
13.4 de Silva to Trescothick, no run
13.5 de Silva to Trescothick, no run
13.6 de Silva to Trescothick, no run
End of over 14 (2 runs) England 48/0 (trail by 232 runs)
PA de Silva 2-0-5-0 - Nursery End
MP Vaughan 19* (35b 3x4) ME Trescothick 27* (50b 4x4)
14.1 Perera to Vaughan, no run, no stroke offered
14.2 Perera to Vaughan, no run, no stroke offered
14.3 Perera to Vaughan, no run, outside off - long way away from the bat
Temporary break in the cloud means no lights on the light meter at
the moment
14.4 Perera to Vaughan, no run, short ball
14.5 Perera to Vaughan, no run
14.6 Perera to Vaughan, one run, played gently to mid-on
End of over 15 (1 run) England 49/0 (trail by 231 runs)
PDRL Perera 4-0-11-0 - Pavilion End
MP Vaughan 20* (41b 3x4) ME Trescothick 27* (50b 4x4)
15.1 de Silva to Vaughan, no run, forward to it, beaten
15.2 de Silva to Vaughan, no run, pushed out a yard or so on off side,
Sangakkara fields
15.3 de Silva to Vaughan, no run, mistimed shot, intended to go through
the off side, fielded at backward-point
15.4 de Silva to Vaughan, no run, pushed into the covers (Jayasuriya)
15.5 de Silva to Vaughan, no run, ball runs away behind square,
Sangakarra fields
15.6 de Silva to Vaughan, no run, outside off, another wide ball, no
stroke offerd
End of over 16 (maiden) England 49/0 (trail by 231 runs)
PA de Silva 3-1-5-0 - Nursery End
ME Trescothick 27* (50b 4x4) MP Vaughan 20* (47b 3x4)
16.1 Perera to Trescothick, FOUR, cut fine of gully to the boundary
16.2 Perera to Trescothick, no run, driven, stopped by the bowler
16.3 Perera to Trescothick, no run, ball lodged in Trescothick's pad,
set off for a single then realised what had happened
16.4 Perera to Trescothick, no run, no stroke offered
16.5 Perera to Trescothick, no run, drives, doesn't time it
Long conversation between the umpires about the light
The result of which is it gets darker whilst they are talking
And eventually they decide to leave the field
Much to the disgust of Perera, who is left standing almost in
disbelief as everyone else retreats towards the pavilion
Play not officially called off for the day yet - there were several
overs still left to be bowled - but it seems somewhat unlikely
we'll get any more play before tomorrow
To remind you, England, following-on, are 227 runs behind
Coverage resumes 1000 GMT/1100 BST tomorrow (Sun 19 May)
© CricInfo 2002
Match State: Stumps - Day 3
Good Morning!
Welcome to Lord's for the fourth day of the first npower Test match
between England and Sri Lanka.
It is a bright and sunny morning here. Clear blue skies. Picture
perfect for a good day of Test cricket.
The players are in the middle.
Perera has to bowl the last ball of that unfinished over - last
evening.
Trescothick is on strike.
16.6 Perera to Trescothick, no run, digs this one short, way too short,
sails over the batsman's head.
End of over 17 (4 runs) England 53/0 (trail by 227 runs)
PDRL Perera 5-0-15-0 - Pavilion End
MP Vaughan 20* (47b 3x4) ME Trescothick 31* (56b 5x4)
Fernando to bowl for the first time in the England second innings,
Vaughan on strike.
17.1 Fernando to Vaughan, FOUR, juicy half volley outside the off,
Vaughan needs no more invitation, cracking drive through covers
for four!
17.2 Fernando to Vaughan, no run, outside the off, played down to second
slip.
17.3 Fernando to Vaughan, FOUR, outside the off, punches this one to
covers, goes right through the fielder, ball races away for four!
17.4 Fernando to Vaughan, no run, DROPPED! moving away from the batsman,
thick edge, goes to Sanath Jayasuriya at first slip, puts down the
simplest of chances, a sitter!
17.5 Fernando to Vaughan, FOUR, wide outside the off, smashes this one
through covers, glorious shot - four!
17.6 Fernando to Vaughan, one run, outside the off, pushed in defence
towards covers and takes a quick single.
End of over 18 (13 runs) England 66/0 (trail by 214 runs)
TCB Fernando 1-0-13-0 - Nursery End
MP Vaughan 33* (53b 6x4) ME Trescothick 31* (56b 5x4)
End of an eventful over, 13 runs and a dropped chance.
Zoysa to bowl now. Lord's bathed in brilliant sunshine - it all
looks so beautiful here.
18.1 Zoysa to Vaughan, no run, full in length, just outside the off,
forward in defence.
18.2 Zoysa to Vaughan, no run, full in length, just outside the off,
forward in defence.
18.3 Zoysa to Vaughan, no run, angling away, Vaughan plays at this,
beaten, lucky not to get an edge.
18.4 Zoysa to Vaughan, no run, just outside the off, seaming away, left
alone.
18.5 Zoysa to Vaughan, no run, just outside the off, seaming away, left
alone.
18.6 Zoysa to Vaughan, no run, well outside the off, left alone. A
maiden over.
End of over 19 (maiden) England 66/0 (trail by 214 runs)
DNT Zoysa 4-2-12-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
ME Trescothick 31* (56b 5x4) MP Vaughan 33* (59b 6x4)
19.1 Fernando to Trescothick, no run, moving away from the batsman, left
alone.
19.2 Fernando to Trescothick, no run, right on target, pushed to mid-on.
19.3 Fernando to Trescothick, two runs, pushed firmly to mid-off, de
Silva is the fielder, bad bounce, goes past him, couple of runs.
19.4 Fernando to Trescothick, no run, defended.
19.5 Fernando to Trescothick, no run, defended.
19.6 Fernando to Trescothick, no run, outside the off, pushed in
defence.
End of over 20 (2 runs) England 68/0 (trail by 212 runs)
TCB Fernando 2-0-15-0 - Nursery End
MP Vaughan 33* (59b 6x4) ME Trescothick 33* (62b 5x4)
20.1 Zoysa to Vaughan, no run, outside the off, left alone.
20.2 Zoysa to Vaughan, no run, outside the off, left alone.
20.3 Zoysa to Vaughan, one run, DROPPED! angling away, takes the edge,
another easy chance to Jayasuriya - put down!
20.4 Zoysa to Trescothick, no run, short, rising delivery, outside the
off, left alone.
20.5 Zoysa to Trescothick, one run, played just wide of gully and takes
a quick single.
20.6 Zoysa to Vaughan, no run, angling away, left alone.
End of over 21 (2 runs) England 70/0 (trail by 210 runs)
DNT Zoysa 5-2-14-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
ME Trescothick 34* (64b 5x4) MP Vaughan 34* (63b 6x4)
21.1 Fernando to Trescothick, no run, outside the off, gets right behind
the line and defends.
21.2 Fernando to Trescothick, one run, opens the face of the bat and
runs it down to third-man.
Sanath Jayasuriya has put down two simple chances this morning.
Vaughan being the batsman - who could count himself to be
extremely lucky.
21.3 Fernando to Vaughan, no run, outside the off, left alone.
21.4 Fernando to Vaughan, no run, outside the off, left alone.
21.5 Fernando to Vaughan, no run, outside the off, steers it down to
gully.
21.6 Fernando to Vaughan, no run, outside the off, left alone again.
End of over 22 (1 run) England 71/0 (trail by 209 runs)
TCB Fernando 3-0-16-0 - Nursery End
ME Trescothick 35* (66b 5x4) MP Vaughan 34* (67b 6x4)
22.1 Zoysa to Trescothick, no run, outside the off, left alone.
22.2 Zoysa to Trescothick, (noball) one run, tucked away for a single.
22.2 Zoysa to Vaughan, two runs, angling away, thick edge, past slips
and down to third-man.
22.3 Zoysa to Vaughan, no run, late swing in to the batsman, gets a
thick inside edge, no damage done.
22.4 Zoysa to Vaughan, no run, moving further away from the batsman,
Vaughan has a good look at this one, curtails the tendency to play
at the ones outside the off, leaves it alone.
22.5 Zoysa to Vaughan, no run, full and outside the off, pushed to
covers.
22.6 Zoysa to Vaughan, no run, bouncer! wasted delivery, Vaughan watches
it fly by.
End of over 23 (4 runs) England 75/0 (trail by 205 runs)
DNT Zoysa 6-2-18-0 (2nb) - Pavilion End
ME Trescothick 36* (68b 5x4) MP Vaughan 36* (72b 6x4)
23.1 Fernando to Trescothick, no run, outside the leg, tries to whip it
away, misses.
23.2 Fernando to Trescothick, one run, played to deep-wide mid-on.
23.3 Fernando to Vaughan, no run, outside the off, moving away from the
batsman, left alone.
23.4 Fernando to Vaughan, no run, outside the off, moving away from the
batsman, left alone.
23.5 Fernando to Vaughan, no run, outside the off, moving away from the
batsman, left alone.
23.6 Fernando to Vaughan, one run, over-pitched outside the off,
cracking cover drive, well fielded, just the one run.
End of over 24 (2 runs) England 77/0 (trail by 203 runs)
TCB Fernando 4-0-18-0 - Nursery End
MP Vaughan 37* (76b 6x4) ME Trescothick 37* (70b 5x4)
24 runs scored this morning off 7.1 overs
Zoysa to continue.
24.1 Zoysa to Vaughan, no run, moving away from the batsman, leaves it
alone.
24.2 Zoysa to Vaughan, no run, angling towards off from outside the leg,
squeezes this one to the off side.
24.3 Zoysa to Vaughan, no run, outside the off, moving away from the
batsman, left alone.
24.4 Zoysa to Vaughan, (noball) no run, outside the off, moving away
from the batsman, left alone.
24.4 Zoysa to Vaughan, no run, outside the off, moving away from the
batsman, left alone.
24.5 Zoysa to Vaughan, no run, just outside the off, much fuller in
length, pushed firmly to mid-off.
24.6 Zoysa to Vaughan, no run, almost! Vaughan does everything to get an
edge outside the off, beaten!
End of over 25 (1 run) England 78/0 (trail by 202 runs)
DNT Zoysa 7-2-19-0 (3nb) - Pavilion End
ME Trescothick 37* (70b 5x4) MP Vaughan 37* (83b 6x4)
25.1 Fernando to Trescothick, no run, pitched outside the leg, hit on
the pad.
25.2 Fernando to Trescothick, no run, left alone to the keeper.
25.3 Fernando to Trescothick, no run, this one keeps a tad low,
Trescothick defends.
25.4 Fernando to Trescothick, no run, outside the off, played to
backward point.
25.5 Fernando to Trescothick, no run, down th eleg side, brushes the pad
and goes through to Sangakkara, does not stop Fernando from
appealing...
25.6 Fernando to Trescothick, two runs, driven off the back foot,
through covers, gets a couple of runs.
End of over 26 (2 runs) England 80/0 (trail by 200 runs)
TCB Fernando 5-0-20-0 - Nursery End
MP Vaughan 37* (83b 6x4) ME Trescothick 39* (76b 5x4)
26.1 Zoysa to Vaughan, no run, outside the off, too wide outside, left
alone.
26.2 Zoysa to Vaughan, no run, angling away from the batsman, Vaughan
still a bit tentative, not too sure about where his off stumps is,
pushing a bit away from his body, it is just a matter of time that
he will nick another one - if he keeps batting like this.
26.3 Zoysa to Vaughan, no run, beauty! moving away off the seam, misses
the outside edge by a whisker!
26.4 Zoysa to Vaughan, no run, too wide outside the off, gives Vaughan
enough time to leave it alone.
26.5 Zoysa to Vaughan, no run, well up to the batsman, forward in
defence.
It will be a good idea to bowl Vaas, he has the ability to swing
'em back to the right-hander, could get Vaughan lbw - as he is
still searching for the ball outside the off.
26.6 Zoysa to Vaughan, FOUR, this is poor bowling, juicy half volley
outside the off, driven straight down the ground, past mid-off,
four!
End of over 27 (4 runs) England 84/0 (trail by 196 runs)
DNT Zoysa 8-2-23-0 (3nb) - Pavilion End
ME Trescothick 39* (76b 5x4) MP Vaughan 41* (89b 7x4)
27.1 Fernando to Trescothick, no run, angling away from the batsman,
playing away from his body again, inside edge, all safe for the
time being.
27.2 Fernando to Trescothick, no run, right on target, forward in
defence.
27.3 Fernando to Trescothick, one run, played forward of square leg,
easy run.
27.4 Fernando to Vaughan, no run, outside the off, defended.
27.5 Fernando to Vaughan, no run, right on target, on middle and off,
defended.
27.6 Fernando to Vaughan, no run, full in length, thuds in to the pads,
loud shout for lbw, looked very plumb, umpire Venkat says not out,
must have been an inside edge, very close call.
End of over 28 (1 run) England 85/0 (trail by 195 runs)
TCB Fernando 6-0-21-0 - Nursery End
ME Trescothick 40* (79b 5x4) MP Vaughan 41* (92b 7x4)
28.1 Zoysa to Trescothick, (noball) one run, tucked around the corner.
28.1 Zoysa to Vaughan, no run, wide outside the off, smacks it to
covers, can't find the gap.
28.2 Zoysa to Vaughan, no run, angling away from the batsman, left
alone.
28.3 Zoysa to Vaughan, no run, just outside the off, forward in defence,
ball hits the splice of the bat.
28.4 Zoysa to Vaughan, no run, gets right behind this one, much more
assured defensive shot.
28.5 Zoysa to Vaughan, no run, outside the off, pushed firmly to mid-
off.
28.6 Zoysa to Vaughan, no run, bouncer! ducks under it.
End of over 29 (2 runs) England 87/0 (trail by 193 runs)
DNT Zoysa 9-2-25-0 (4nb) - Pavilion End
ME Trescothick 41* (80b 5x4) MP Vaughan 41* (98b 7x4)
34 runs scored in 12.1 overs this morning.
Bowling change - Vaas to replace Fernando.
29.1 Vaas to Trescothick, no run, good ball - swinging away from the
left-handed batsman, should keep Trescothick guessing for a while.
29.2 Vaas to Trescothick, no run, loud shout for lbw, umpire Venkat is
not convinced, that was indeed missing leg.
29.3 Vaas to Trescothick, one run, tucked away for a single.
Vaas to Vaughan, it is going to be an interesting contest.
29.4 Vaas to Vaughan, no run, angling away, left alone.
29.5 Vaas to Vaughan, no run, now this is a brute! short and rising
delivery, Vaughan fends it down rather clumsily.
29.6 Vaas to Vaughan, no run, angling away from the batsman, left alone.
End of over 30 (1 run) England 88/0 (trail by 192 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 7-1-21-0 - Nursery End
ME Trescothick 42* (83b 5x4) MP Vaughan 41* (101b 7x4)
Vaas would be looking to swing it back to Vaughan and trap him lbw.
Just 13.1 overs in 60 minutes of play this morning. The over rate
has been dismal.
30.1 Zoysa to Trescothick, no run, outside the off, left alone.
30.2 Zoysa to Trescothick, one run, driven to mid-off.
30.3 Zoysa to Vaughan, no run, short and down the leg side.
30.4 Zoysa to Vaughan, one run, opens the face of the bat and runs it
down to third-man.
30.5 Zoysa to Trescothick, no run, lets this one go through to the
keeper.
30.6 Zoysa to Trescothick, no run, down the leg side, left alone.
End of over 31 (2 runs) England 90/0 (trail by 190 runs)
DNT Zoysa 10-2-27-0 (4nb) - Pavilion End
MP Vaughan 42* (103b 7x4) ME Trescothick 43* (87b 5x4)
Drinks here at Lord's.
Match State: Drinks
Vaas to bowl
31.1 Vaas to Vaughan, no run
31.2 Vaas to Vaughan, no run
31.3 Vaas to Vaughan, no run, angling away from the batsman, left alone.
31.4 Vaas to Vaughan, no run, bouncer! ducks under it.
31.5 Vaas to Vaughan, no run, outside the off, left alone.
31.6 Vaas to Vaughan, no run, bouncer gets under it
End of over 32 (maiden) England 90/0 (trail by 190 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 8-2-21-0 - Nursery End
ME Trescothick 43* (87b 5x4) MP Vaughan 42* (109b 7x4)
32.1 Perera to Trescothick, FOUR, wallop though the off side
32.2 Perera to Trescothick, one run, quick single asked for and answered
32.3 Perera to Vaughan, no run, played and missed, taken by keeper
32.4 Perera to Vaughan, one run, gentle push up to mid on, safely home
32.5 Perera to Trescothick, no run, defensive push
32.6 Perera to Trescothick, FOUR, cover drive and that is 50
End of over 33 (10 runs) England 100/0 (trail by 180 runs)
PDRL Perera 6-0-25-0 - Pavilion End
MP Vaughan 43* (111b 7x4) ME Trescothick 52* (91b 7x4)
33.1 Vaas to Vaughan, no run, outside the off stump, left alone, taken
by the keeper
33.2 Vaas to Vaughan, no run, bouncer!, ducks under it
33.3 Vaas to Vaughan, no run, going down the leg side, taken by keeper
33.4 Vaas to Vaughan, FOUR, driven off the back foot, almost a catch
33.5 Vaas to Vaughan, no run
33.6 Vaas to Vaughan, one run
End of over 34 (5 runs) England 105/0 (trail by 175 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 9-2-26-0 - Nursery End
MP Vaughan 48* (117b 8x4) ME Trescothick 52* (91b 7x4)
34.1 Perera to Vaughan, no run, defends
34.2 Perera to Vaughan, no run, outside off and leaves it alone
34.3 Perera to Vaughan, two runs, shorter ball, nicely turned off his
hips to leg, a fifty for Vaughan
34.4 Perera to Vaughan, one run, short again, stands and pushes to extra
cover
34.5 Perera to Trescothick, no run, moves away and cuts to point
34.6 Perera to Trescothick, no run, defended to mid on
End of over 35 (3 runs) England 108/0 (trail by 172 runs)
PDRL Perera 7-0-28-0 - Pavilion End
MP Vaughan 51* (121b 8x4) ME Trescothick 52* (93b 7x4)
35.1 Vaas to Vaughan, no run, away outside off and left alone
35.2 Vaas to Vaughan, no run, left alone again
35.3 Vaas to Vaughan, no run, left alone
35.4 Vaas to Vaughan, no run, again outside off and left alone
35.5 Vaas to Vaughan, no run, some confusion in calls, prodded to cover,
then rush back
35.6 Vaas to Vaughan, no run, left alone again, a maden too
End of over 36 (maiden) England 108/0 (trail by 172 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 10-3-26-0 - Nursery End
ME Trescothick 52* (93b 7x4) MP Vaughan 51* (127b 8x4)
Jayasuriya to bowl now.
36.1 Jayasuriya to Trescothick, no run, defended.
36.2 Jayasuriya to Trescothick, one run, swung away to mid-wicket
36.3 Jayasuriya to Vaughan, no run, loud shout for lbw, not out
36.4 Jayasuriya to Vaughan, FOUR, dances down the track and a glorious
extra cover drive for four!
36.5 Jayasuriya to Vaughan, no run
36.6 Jayasuriya to Vaughan, one run
End of over 37 (6 runs) England 114/0 (trail by 166 runs)
ST Jayasuriya 1-0-6-0 - Pavilion End
MP Vaughan 55* (131b 9x4) ME Trescothick 53* (95b 7x4)
37.1 Vaas to Vaughan, four runs, played through mid-wicket, good running
between the wickets, all run four!
37.2 Vaas to Vaughan, no run
37.3 Vaas to Vaughan, one run, played down to third-man
37.4 Vaas to Trescothick, one run, played down to third-man
37.5 Vaas to Vaughan, no run, swinging down the leg side, through to
keeper.
37.6 Vaas to Vaughan, no run, outside the off, left alone
End of over 38 (6 runs) England 120/0 (trail by 160 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 11-3-31-0 - Nursery End
ME Trescothick 54* (96b 7x4) MP Vaughan 60* (136b 9x4)
38.1 Jayasuriya to Trescothick, no run, flat and quick, forward in
defence.
38.2 Jayasuriya to Trescothick, no run, outside the off, the stroke of
the confused batsman - a blind sweep, beaten! Sangakkara removes
the bails in a flash.
38.3 Jayasuriya to Trescothick, no run, outside the off, hits the pad.
38.4 Jayasuriya to Trescothick, no run, outside the off, Trescothick has
no clue at all, plays at this one that holds its line, beaten.
38.5 Jayasuriya to Trescothick, three runs, relief for Trescothick,
drives it through covers for three runs.
38.6 Jayasuriya to Vaughan, no run, outside the off, defended.
End of over 39 (3 runs) England 123/0 (trail by 157 runs)
ST Jayasuriya 2-0-9-0 - Pavilion End
ME Trescothick 57* (101b 7x4) MP Vaughan 60* (137b 9x4)
39.1 Vaas to Trescothick, no run, bouncer! ducks under it.
39.2 Vaas to Trescothick, one run, pushed to covers.
39.3 Vaas to Vaughan, no run
39.4 Vaas to Vaughan, one run
39.5 Vaas to Trescothick, no run
39.6 Vaas to Trescothick, one run
End of over 40 (3 runs) England 126/0 (trail by 154 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 12-3-34-0 - Nursery End
ME Trescothick 59* (105b 7x4) MP Vaughan 61* (139b 9x4)
40.1 Jayasuriya to Trescothick, three runs, played down to third-man
40.2 Jayasuriya to Vaughan, no run
40.3 Jayasuriya to Vaughan, no run, goes for the sweep, can't beat the
short fine leg fielder.
40.4 Jayasuriya to Vaughan, FOUR, short and wide outside the off, more
of a late cut, four!
40.5 Jayasuriya to Vaughan, one run, good use of the feet, driven to
wide of mid-off.
40.6 Jayasuriya to Trescothick, one run, excellent running between the
wickets, pushes it towards gully and takes a quick single.
End of over 41 (9 runs) England 135/0 (trail by 145 runs)
ST Jayasuriya 3-0-18-0 - Pavilion End
ME Trescothick 63* (107b 7x4) MP Vaughan 66* (143b 10x4)
41.1 Vaas to Trescothick, no run, full in length, driven to mid-off.
41.2 Vaas to Trescothick, no run, pushed to covers.
41.3 Vaas to Trescothick, no run
41.4 Vaas to Trescothick, no run, angling in, defended.
41.5 Vaas to Trescothick, no run
41.6 Vaas to Trescothick, one run, pulled around the corner, keeps the
strike.
End of over 42 (1 run) England 136/0 (trail by 144 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 13-3-35-0 - Nursery End
ME Trescothick 64* (113b 7x4) MP Vaughan 66* (143b 10x4)
Fernando to bowl from the pavilion end, replaces Jayasuriya (3-0-
18-0)
42.1 Fernando to Trescothick, one run, outside the off, played down to
third-man for a single.
42.2 Fernando to Vaughan, FOUR, good stuff! rocks back and punches this
one through covers for four - got into position quickly,
everything perfect about that shot.
42.3 Fernando to Vaughan, (noball) no run, outside the off, left alone.
42.3 Fernando to Vaughan, no run, outside the off, left alone again.
42.4 Fernando to Vaughan, FOUR, not exactly good bowling - and much
bettre batting by Vaughan, looks so good when plays the shots than
pushing around, short delivery, pulled away in style to the mid-
wicket ropes for four!
42.5 Fernando to Vaughan, no run, outside the off, pushed to covers.
42.6 Fernando to Vaughan, no run, just outside the off, gets well behind
the line, defends.
End of over 43 (10 runs) England 146/0 (trail by 134 runs)
TCB Fernando 7-0-31-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
ME Trescothick 65* (114b 7x4) MP Vaughan 74* (149b 12x4)
43.1 Vaas to Trescothick, no run, digs it in short, does not bounce
much, through to the keeper.
43.2 Vaas to Trescothick, no run, outside the off, defended.
43.3 Vaas to Trescothick, one run, short, pulled down to long leg.
43.4 Vaas to Vaughan, no run, short, climbing delivery, gets well behind
the line and defends. Vaughan looks assured now.
43.5 Vaas to Vaughan, no run, keeps low, outside the off, defended.
43.6 Vaas to Vaughan, no run, angling away, left alone. that is lunch at
Lord's.
End of over 44 (1 run) England 147/0 (trail by 133 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 14-3-36-0 - Nursery End
ME Trescothick 66* (117b 7x4) MP Vaughan 74* (152b 12x4)
England have moved on to 147 without loss, 27.1 overs bowled this
morning, which includes three overs of spin from Jayasuriya, 91
runs scored in the session.
The weather is simply too good for cricket and there could be no
excuse for this slow over rate.
Sri Lanka had their chances this morning. Vaughan was on 28 when
Jayasuriya put a straight-forward catch at first slip off
Fernando.
And again, Vaughan was on 33 - Zoysa the bowler - and Jayasuriya at
first slip.
Vaughan has done well after that, playing some rousing drives and
pulls.
Trescothick is not at his fluent best - but has applied himself
well. The openers doing a good job.
Sri Lanka are clearly missing the spin magician - Muttiah
Muralitharan. He is at Lord's, watching this game.
We will be back at 1240 Hrs GMT.
Match State: Lunch - Day 4
Good afternoon.
Welcome back to Lord's for the post-lunch session on the fourth
day.
It is quite a sunny and warm afternoon.
Players are in the middle.
We are all set for the start.
Zoysa to Trescothick. Zoysa to bowl left-hand over the wicket to
the left-handed Trescothick.
44.1 Zoysa to Trescothick, no run, just outside the off, moving away
from the batsman, left alone.
44.2 Zoysa to Trescothick, no run, outside the off, does not move away
this time, keeps low a bit, Trescothick expected that to go away,
leaves it alone.
44.3 Zoysa to Trescothick, no run, well up to the batsman, forward in
defence.
44.4 Zoysa to Trescothick, no run, outside the off, left alone.
44.5 Zoysa to Trescothick, no run, outside the off, played to covers.
44.6 Zoysa to Trescothick, legbye: two runs, full and on the pads, off
the pads and down to fine leg.
End of over 45 (2 runs, maiden) England 149/0 (trail by 131 runs)
DNT Zoysa 11-3-27-0 (4nb) - Pavilion End
MP Vaughan 74* (152b 12x4) ME Trescothick 66* (123b 7x4)
45.1 Fernando to Vaughan, one run, pushed to deep mid-off, brings up the
150 on the board, 150 run sfirst wicket partnership too.
45.2 Fernando to Trescothick, no run
45.3 Fernando to Trescothick, one run, pushed to deep mid-off
45.4 Fernando to Vaughan, no run
45.5 Fernando to Vaughan, no run
45.6 Fernando to Vaughan, FOUR, on the pads, flicked away to the mid-
wicket fence for four!
End of over 46 (6 runs) England 155/0 (trail by 125 runs)
TCB Fernando 8-0-37-0 (1nb) - Nursery End
ME Trescothick 67* (125b 7x4) MP Vaughan 79* (156b 13x4)
46.1 Zoysa to Trescothick, one run
46.2 Zoysa to Vaughan, no run, outside the off, well outside too - left
alone.
46.3 Zoysa to Vaughan, no run, full in length, defended.
46.4 Zoysa to Vaughan, one run, short rising delivery, fended down and
takes a quick single.
46.5 Zoysa to Trescothick, one run, played down to third-man.
46.6 Zoysa to Vaughan, no run, gets right behind the line and defends.
End of over 47 (3 runs) England 158/0 (trail by 122 runs)
DNT Zoysa 12-3-30-0 (4nb) - Pavilion End
ME Trescothick 69* (127b 7x4) MP Vaughan 80* (160b 13x4)
47.1 Fernando to Trescothick, no run, opens the face of the bat and
plays it down to backward point.
47.2 Fernando to Trescothick, one run, pushed past the bowler to mid-
off.
47.3 Fernando to Vaughan, one run, on the pads, tucked down to fine leg.
47.4 Fernando to Trescothick, (noball) two runs, sliding into the pads,
eased away through mid-wicket.
47.4 Fernando to Trescothick, two runs, once again played towards the
mid-wicket fence.
47.5 Fernando to Trescothick, no run, outside the off, played to point.
47.6 Fernando to Trescothick, two runs, outside the off, cut away
towards backward point fence.
End of over 48 (9 runs) England 167/0 (trail by 113 runs)
TCB Fernando 9-0-46-0 (2nb) - Nursery End
MP Vaughan 81* (161b 13x4) ME Trescothick 76* (133b 7x4)
48.1 Zoysa to Vaughan, no run, pushed to midwicket.
48.2 Zoysa to Vaughan, no run, outside the off, left alone.
48.3 Zoysa to Vaughan, no run, played back down the track to the bowler.
48.4 Zoysa to Vaughan, one run, good running, taps the ball in defence
towards mid-off, takes a quick single.
This is the highest partnership ever for all wickets, by England
against Sri Lanka.
48.5 Zoysa to Trescothick, no run, defended.
48.6 Zoysa to Trescothick, OUT: thick inside edge, thuds into the pads,
the question asked, umpire Harper puts his finger up, that is a
terrible decision!
England 168/1, Partnership of 168
ME Trescothick lbw b Zoysa 76 (135b 7x4 0x6)
End of over 49 (1 run) England 168/1 (trail by 112 runs)
DNT Zoysa 13-3-31-1 (4nb) - Pavilion End
MP Vaughan 82* (165b 13x4)
Umpire Harper continues with his form - as bad as it was in the
West Indies. The big edge was there to be seen and heard, this is
not really up to the Test standards.
49.1 Fernando to Vaughan, two runs, tucked away through mid-wicket.
49.2 Fernando to Vaughan, no run
49.3 Fernando to Vaughan, (noball) no run
49.3 Fernando to Vaughan, no run, defended.
49.4 Fernando to Vaughan, no run, outside the off, defended.
49.5 Fernando to Vaughan, legbye: one run
49.6 Fernando to Butcher, no run, outside the off, left alone.
End of over 50 (4 runs) England 172/1 (trail by 108 runs)
TCB Fernando 10-0-49-0 (3nb) - Nursery End
MP Vaughan 84* (171b 13x4) MA Butcher 0* (1b)
Tv replays show that there was a double appeal for the lbw, that is
no excuse Mr Harper.
50.1 Zoysa to Vaughan, FOUR, now take that! what a shot! cracking drive
through extra cover for four!
50.2 Zoysa to Vaughan, no run
50.3 Zoysa to Vaughan, no run, left alone.
50.4 Zoysa to Vaughan, one run
50.5 Zoysa to Butcher, no run, excellent delivery, outside the off,
Butcher not too comfortable. Just the solitary slip!
50.6 Zoysa to Butcher, no run, angling in to the batsman, defended.
End of over 51 (5 runs) England 177/1 (trail by 103 runs)
DNT Zoysa 14-3-36-1 (4nb) - Pavilion End
MP Vaughan 89* (175b 14x4) MA Butcher 0* (3b)
51.1 Fernando to Vaughan, no run, well up to the batsman, defended.
51.2 Fernando to Vaughan, no run
51.3 Fernando to Vaughan, no run, outside the off, moving away from the
batsman, left alone.
51.4 Fernando to Vaughan, one run, eased away through the on side.
51.5 Fernando to Butcher, no run, gets right behind the line and
defends.
51.6 Fernando to Butcher, no run
End of over 52 (1 run) England 178/1 (trail by 102 runs)
TCB Fernando 11-0-50-0 (3nb) - Nursery End
MP Vaughan 90* (179b 14x4) MA Butcher 0* (5b)
52.1 Zoysa to Vaughan, one run, driven through covers.
52.2 Zoysa to Butcher, one run, angling down the leg, tucked away for a
single, off the mark.
52.3 Zoysa to Vaughan, one run, short, outside the off, cuts it away,
there is a man at sweeper cover.
52.4 Zoysa to Butcher, (noball) legbye: one run
52.4 Zoysa to Vaughan, no run, outside the off, left alone.
52.5 Zoysa to Vaughan, no run, goes for the big cover drive, mistimes
the shot, ball goes to mid-off.
52.6 Zoysa to Vaughan, no run, slower delivery, outside the off, left
alone.
End of over 53 (5 runs) England 183/1 (trail by 97 runs)
DNT Zoysa 15-3-41-1 (5nb) - Pavilion End
MA Butcher 1* (7b) MP Vaughan 92* (184b 14x4)
53.1 Fernando to Butcher, no run, outside the off, played towards point.
53.2 Fernando to Butcher, no run, wide outside the off, left alone.
53.3 Fernando to Butcher, no run
53.4 Fernando to Butcher, no run, slightly short, outside the off,
angling away, Butcher goes through a moment of madness, slashes at
it, lucky not to get an edge.
53.5 Fernando to Butcher, no run, excellent delivery, closer to the off
stump, and too close to the outside edge, Butcher not slashing -
pushing at this one.
53.6 Fernando to Butcher, no run, outside the off, pushed to mid-off.
End of over 54 (maiden) England 183/1 (trail by 97 runs)
TCB Fernando 12-1-50-0 (3nb) - Nursery End
MP Vaughan 92* (184b 14x4) MA Butcher 1* (13b)
Chaminda Vaas to bowl, replacing Zoysa.
54.1 Vaas to Vaughan, one run, short, swung down to long leg.
54.2 Vaas to Butcher, no run, just outside the leg, perhaps a bit too
close to the leg stump, Butcher shuffles across a bit too much,
misses out on easy four runs.
54.3 Vaas to Butcher, no run, short, rising delivery - through to the
keeper.
54.4 Vaas to Butcher, no run, short of a length, outside the off, pushed
to covers.
54.5 Vaas to Butcher, no run, fired well down the leg side.
54.6 Vaas to Butcher, no run
End of over 55 (1 run) England 184/1 (trail by 96 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 15-3-37-0 - Pavilion End
MP Vaughan 93* (185b 14x4) MA Butcher 1* (18b)
Some off spin now - Aravinda de Silva.
55.1 de Silva to Vaughan, two runs, driven through covers, there is a
man sweeping around.
55.2 de Silva to Vaughan, FOUR, well flighted delivery, glorious extra
cover drive for four - moves to 99.
55.3 de Silva to Vaughan, no run, driven straight to the man in covers.
55.4 de Silva to Vaughan, no run, wide outside the off, left alone.
55.5 de Silva to Vaughan, no run, turn and bounce, takes the leading
edge, pops up and falls safely on the on side.
55.6 de Silva to Vaughan, no run, wide outside the off, goes for the big
cover drive, beaten.
End of over 56 (6 runs) England 190/1 (trail by 90 runs)
PA de Silva 4-1-11-0 - Nursery End
MA Butcher 1* (18b) MP Vaughan 99* (191b 15x4)
56.1 Vaas to Butcher, one run, on the pads, tucked away for a single,
brings Vaughan on strike now - he is on 99.
56.2 Vaas to Vaughan, no run, outside the off, left alone.
56.3 Vaas to Vaughan, no run, angling away, played towards gully.
Vaughan still on 99, the crowd getting a bit restless.
56.4 Vaas to Vaughan, no run, angling away from the batsman, Vaughan
leaves it alone.
56.5 Vaas to Vaughan, no run, outside the off, played towards gully
again.
56.6 Vaas to Vaughan, no run, too wide outside the off, left alone,
Vaughan remains on 99.
End of over 57 (1 run) England 191/1 (trail by 89 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 16-3-38-0 - Pavilion End
MA Butcher 2* (19b) MP Vaughan 99* (196b 15x4)
57.1 de Silva to Butcher, one run, fulltoss, pushes to Fernando at mid-
on, goes for the single, direct hit would have been that for
Butcher!
This brings Vaughan on strike.
Jayasuriya was the fielder who was backing up to the Fernando
throw. Play held up, a section of the crowd not too enthused, slow
clapping.
The physio is out there.
Jayasuriya is going back to the dressing room, he needs medical
attention.
Match State: Drinks
57.2 de Silva to Vaughan, one run, pushes the ball to mid-off,
misfielded, goes through for a quick single, that is his hundred.
Second Test hundred and the first at Lord's.
Vaughan is a happy man, not much of joy for Jayasuriya - he dropped
two catches offered by Vaughan, when on 28 and 33. Vaughan make
'em count!
57.3 de Silva to Butcher, one run
57.4 de Silva to Vaughan, no run, forward in defence.
57.5 de Silva to Vaughan, no run, defended
57.6 de Silva to Vaughan, FOUR, good shot, through mid-wicket for four.
End of over 58 (7 runs) England 198/1 (trail by 82 runs)
PA de Silva 5-1-18-0 - Nursery End
MA Butcher 4* (21b) MP Vaughan 104* (200b 16x4)
58.1 Vaas to Butcher, no run, defended.
58.2 Vaas to Butcher, no run
58.3 Vaas to Butcher, no run
58.4 Vaas to Butcher, no run, loud shout for lbw, ball missing leg by a
good margin, umpire Harper shakes his head to say not out.
58.5 Vaas to Butcher, one run, outside the line of off, loud shout for
lbw, umpire Harper says not out.
58.6 Vaas to Vaughan, no run, gets right behind the line and defends.
End of over 59 (1 run) England 199/1 (trail by 81 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 17-3-39-0 - Pavilion End
MA Butcher 5* (26b) MP Vaughan 104* (201b 16x4)
59.1 de Silva to Butcher, no run, outside the off, defended.
59.2 de Silva to Butcher, one run, driven to deep wide mid-off, takes
the single. 200 on the board now.
59.3 de Silva to Vaughan, no run, outside the off, defended.
59.4 de Silva to Vaughan, no run, outside the off, defended.
59.5 de Silva to Vaughan, no run, well tossed up, forward in defence.
59.6 de Silva to Vaughan, one run, pushes through covers and takes a
single.
End of over 60 (2 runs) England 201/1 (trail by 79 runs)
PA de Silva 6-1-20-0 - Nursery End
MP Vaughan 105* (205b 16x4) MA Butcher 6* (28b)
60.1 Vaas to Vaughan, no run, too short, big bouncer, left alone.
60.2 Vaas to Vaughan, no run, outside the off, left alone.
60.3 Vaas to Vaughan, no run, on leg and middle, played to mid-on.
60.4 Vaas to Vaughan, one run, pushed to Zoysa at mid-off, good diving
stop, just the single.
60.5 Vaas to Butcher, no run, pushed to mid-on.
60.6 Vaas to Butcher, no run, defended,
End of over 61 (1 run) England 202/1 (trail by 78 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 18-3-40-0 - Pavilion End
MP Vaughan 106* (209b 16x4) MA Butcher 6* (30b)
61.1 de Silva to Vaughan, no run, forward in defence.
61.2 de Silva to Vaughan, no run, forward in defence.
61.3 de Silva to Vaughan, one run
61.4 de Silva to Butcher, no run, outside the off, left alone
61.5 de Silva to Butcher, no run, outside the off, left alone
61.6 de Silva to Butcher, one run, pushed firmly past mid-off
End of over 62 (2 runs) England 204/1 (trail by 76 runs)
PA de Silva 7-1-22-0 - Nursery End
MA Butcher 7* (33b) MP Vaughan 107* (212b 16x4)
It is a bit strange - Ruchira Perera who picked up three wickets in
the first innings, which included Vaughan and Thorpe off
consecutive deliveries
has only been bowled just seven overs in this innings.
62.1 Vaas to Butcher, no run
62.2 Vaas to Butcher, one run
62.3 Vaas to Vaughan, FOUR, smack! cracking square drive for four, what
a shot!
62.4 Vaas to Vaughan, three runs, sweetly timed through on side, past a
diving de Silva, they could have gone for the fourth run too,
Chandana is the fielder, does well to send in a good throw.
62.5 Vaas to Butcher, no run, bouncer! ducks under it
62.6 Vaas to Butcher, no run, forward in defence.
End of over 63 (8 runs) England 212/1 (trail by 68 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 19-3-48-0 - Pavilion End
MP Vaughan 114* (214b 17x4) MA Butcher 8* (37b)
63.1 de Silva to Vaughan, no run, turning in a bit, goes back to cut,
checks the shot - defends.
63.2 de Silva to Vaughan, no run, played to the on side.
63.3 de Silva to Vaughan, one run, worked away to the on side, fetching
it from outside the off.
63.4 de Silva to Butcher, no run, quick and flat outside the off, left
alone.
63.5 de Silva to Butcher, no run, defended
63.6 de Silva to Butcher, no run, defended
End of over 64 (1 run) England 213/1 (trail by 67 runs)
PA de Silva 8-1-23-0 - Nursery End
MP Vaughan 115* (217b 17x4) MA Butcher 8* (40b)
Perera!
64.1 Perera to Vaughan, no run, digs this one short, defended.
64.2 Perera to Vaughan, OUT: digs it in short, angling away, thin edge,
Sangakkara takes the catch, standing ovation for Vaughan.
England 213/2, Partnership of 45
MP Vaughan c Sangakkara b Perera 115 (219b 17x4 0x6)
MA Butcher 8* (40b) PDRL Perera 7.2-0-28-1
Hussain is the new batsman.
64.3 Perera to Hussain, no run, outside the off, left alone.
64.4 Perera to Hussain, no run, wide outside the off, drives it
powerfully to covers.
64.5 Perera to Hussain, no run, digs it in short, left alone.
64.6 Perera to Hussain, no run, digs it in short, left alone.
End of over 65 (maiden) England 213/2 (trail by 67 runs)
PDRL Perera 8-1-28-1 - Pavilion End
MA Butcher 8* (40b) N Hussain 0* (4b)
65.1 de Silva to Butcher, one run, tucked away
65.2 de Silva to Hussain, one run, outside the off, steered down to
short third-man, off the mark now.
65.3 de Silva to Butcher, one run, driven through covers.
65.4 de Silva to Hussain, no run, forward in defence.
65.5 de Silva to Hussain, no run, driven to covers.
65.6 de Silva to Hussain, FOUR, dances down the track and smack! lofted
high and high towards the sightscreen, it won't go all the way,
one bounce and over the ropes.
End of over 66 (7 runs) England 220/2 (trail by 60 runs)
PA de Silva 9-1-30-0 - Nursery End
MA Butcher 10* (42b) N Hussain 5* (8b 1x4)
66.1 Perera to Butcher, no run
66.2 Perera to Butcher, no run, short pitched delivery wide of the off
stump, left alone
66.3 Perera to Butcher, no run
66.4 Perera to Butcher, no run, short delivery on the off and angling
into the left hander, Butcher ducks under it
66.5 Perera to Butcher, no run, good delivery, short dleivery on the off
and cutting into the lefty, Butcher plays a defensive shot, the
ball takes the inside edge and goes past the off stump!
66.6 Perera to Butcher, no run, good length delivery on the off, pushed
to the off side
End of over 67 (maiden) England 220/2 (trail by 60 runs)
PDRL Perera 9-2-28-1 - Pavilion End
N Hussain 5* (8b 1x4) MA Butcher 10* (48b)
67.1 de Silva to Hussain, no run, flighted on the off, wide of the
stumps, padded away
67.2 de Silva to Hussain, one run, short delivry on the off and angling
into the right hander, Hussain goes back and drives it into the
gap on the off side
around the stumps to the left hander
67.3 de Silva to Butcher, no run, flighted on the off, defended
67.4 de Silva to Butcher, no run, on the off and spinning in, played to
the off side
67.5 de Silva to Butcher, no run
67.6 de Silva to Butcher, no run, flighted on the off, Butcher comes
down the tack and takes it as a fulltoss, but hits it straight to
the mid-wicket fielder
End of over 68 (1 run) England 221/2 (trail by 59 runs)
PA de Silva 10-1-31-0 - Nursery End
N Hussain 6* (10b 1x4) MA Butcher 10* (52b)
68.1 Perera to Hussain, no run, pitched up on the off and angling into
the right hander, hits the pads, huge appeal for LBW from the
bowler, umpire and the other fielders not intrested!
68.2 Perera to Hussain, no run, good lenght delivery just wide of the
off stump, Hussain reads it to perfection and leaves it
68.3 Perera to Hussain, one run, pitched up on the pads, taken on the
half-volley and played to the deep sqaure leg region
68.4 Perera to Butcher, no run, bouncer down the leg side, Buthcher goes
for the pull, the ball hits the shoulder and scoops up wide of the
keeper
68.5 Perera to Butcher, no run, short pitched delivery down the leg
side, left alone
68.6 Perera to Butcher, no run, pitched up on the off, defended into the
gorund, one bounce and the ball is back in the bowlers hand
End of over 69 (1 run) England 222/2 (trail by 58 runs)
PDRL Perera 10-2-29-1 - Pavilion End
N Hussain 7* (13b 1x4) MA Butcher 10* (55b)
69.1 de Silva to Hussain, no run, played to the off side
69.2 de Silva to Hussain, no run, flighted wide of the off stump,
Hussain leans forward and taps it wide of the slip, a great diving
stop saves a certain couple
69.3 de Silva to Hussain, no run, on the off again, pushed to the off
side
69.4 de Silva to Hussain, no run, on the off again, flighted, Hussain
leans forward and plays it to the off side
69.5 de Silva to Hussain, one run, short dleivery on the middle and leg,
turned away to the backward of sqaure region, easy single taken
69.6 de Silva to Butcher, one run, flighted delivery on the off, driven
off the front foot to the deep cover region
End of over 70 (2 runs) England 224/2 (trail by 56 runs)
PA de Silva 11-1-33-0 - Nursery End
MA Butcher 11* (56b) N Hussain 8* (18b 1x4)
70.1 Perera to Butcher, one run, outside the off, played down to third-
man.
70.2 Perera to Hussain, one run, short, pulled away.
70.3 Perera to Butcher, no run, way down the leg side.
70.4 Perera to Butcher, no run, defended.
70.5 Perera to Butcher, no run, bouncer, ducks under.
70.6 Perera to Butcher, one run, chopped down to third-man.
End of over 71 (3 runs) England 227/2 (trail by 53 runs)
PDRL Perera 11-2-32-1 - Pavilion End
MA Butcher 13* (61b) N Hussain 9* (19b 1x4)
71.1 de Silva to Butcher, no run, defended.
71.2 de Silva to Butcher, no run, defended.
71.3 de Silva to Butcher, one run, tucked away.
71.4 de Silva to Hussain, no run, well tossed up, outside the off,
defended.
71.5 de Silva to Hussain, no run, well tossed up, outside the off,
defended.
71.6 de Silva to Hussain, one run, driven to deep cover.
End of over 72 (2 runs) England 229/2 (trail by 51 runs)
PA de Silva 12-1-35-0 - Nursery End
N Hussain 10* (22b 1x4) MA Butcher 13* (64b)
72.1 Perera to Hussain, no run, angling away, left alone.
72.2 Perera to Hussain, no run, angling away, left alone.
72.3 Perera to Hussain, one run, nasty bouncer, goes for the hook, does
not connect it well.
72.4 Perera to Butcher, no run, outside the off, defended.
72.5 Perera to Butcher, no run, full and outside the off, a slower ball,
defended.
72.6 Perera to Butcher, no run, bouncer, wayward one, ducks, that is tea
at Lord's.
End of over 73 (1 run) England 230/2 (trail by 50 runs)
PDRL Perera 12-2-33-1 - Pavilion End
N Hussain 11* (25b 1x4) MA Butcher 13* (67b)
England lost both their openers in this session.
They still trail by 50 runs.
Trescothick was the first to be dismissed, given out lbw, a dubios
decision by umpire Harper, Trescothick was on 76, there was a big
inside edge onto the pads.
Vaughan made a hundred at Lord's - 115 runs with 17 fours. He was
caught behind off Perera. The Sri Lankan quickie was held back for
a long time today, he picked up the wicket with the second ball of
the spell.
We will be back shortly.
Match State: Tea - Day 4
Welcome back to Lord's for the post tea session on the fourth day.
41 overs remain to be bowled in the day. The new ball will be due
after seven more overs from now.
Fernando to bowl to Hussain.
73.1 Fernando to Hussain, no run, just outside the off, defended.
73.2 Fernando to Hussain, no run, short of a good length, outside the
off, left alone.
73.3 Fernando to Hussain, one run, driven down to the sweeper at deep
cover fence.
73.4 Fernando to Butcher, no run
73.5 Fernando to Butcher, no run
73.6 Fernando to Butcher, no run, outside the off, defended.
End of over 74 (1 run) England 231/2 (trail by 49 runs)
TCB Fernando 13-1-51-0 (3nb) - Nursery End
N Hussain 12* (28b 1x4) MA Butcher 13* (70b)
Perera to continue.
74.1 Perera to Hussain, no run, outside the off, left alone.
74.2 Perera to Hussain, no run, digs this one short, played to backward
point.
74.3 Perera to Hussain, no run, fires this one outside the off.
74.4 Perera to Hussain, (noball) no run, full in length, played to the
off side.
74.4 Perera to Hussain, no run
74.5 Perera to Hussain, one run
74.6 Perera to Butcher, no run
End of over 75 (2 runs) England 233/2 (trail by 47 runs)
PDRL Perera 13-2-35-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
N Hussain 13* (34b 1x4) MA Butcher 13* (71b)
75.1 Fernando to Hussain, one run, ouch! rising delivery, hit on the
glove, takes a single - Hussain has had a few injuries...
75.2 Fernando to Butcher, no run, outside the off, driven to mid-off.
75.3 Fernando to Butcher, no run
75.4 Fernando to Butcher, no run, outside the off, left alone.
75.5 Fernando to Butcher, no run
75.6 Fernando to Butcher, one run, played to mid-wicket
End of over 76 (2 runs) England 235/2 (trail by 45 runs)
TCB Fernando 14-1-53-0 (3nb) - Nursery End
MA Butcher 14* (76b) N Hussain 14* (35b 1x4)
76.1 Perera to Butcher, no run, bouncer! ducks under.
76.2 Perera to Butcher, no run, played to backward point.
76.3 Perera to Butcher, no run, defended
76.4 Perera to Butcher, no run, fired well down the leg side.
76.5 Perera to Butcher, no run, played to the on side.
76.6 Perera to Butcher, no run, hit on the pad, ball going well down the
leg, Perera appeals, with umpire Harper you could always take your
chances - not out is the answer.
End of over 77 (maiden) England 235/2 (trail by 45 runs)
PDRL Perera 14-3-35-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
N Hussain 14* (35b 1x4) MA Butcher 14* (82b)
77.1 Fernando to Hussain, one run, inside edge onto pads, loud shout for
lbw, not out.
77.2 Fernando to Butcher, no run, outside the off, defended.
77.3 Fernando to Butcher, FOUR, beautiful extra cover drive for four!
77.4 Fernando to Butcher, no run, outside the off, left alone.
77.5 Fernando to Butcher, one run, played down to third-man for a
single.
77.6 Fernando to Hussain, one run, pushed to covers
End of over 78 (7 runs) England 242/2 (trail by 38 runs)
TCB Fernando 15-1-60-0 (3nb) - Nursery End
N Hussain 16* (37b 1x4) MA Butcher 19* (86b 1x4)
78.1 Perera to Hussain, (noball) no run, bouncer, sways away from it.
The TV replays clearly suggest that something is terribly wrong
with Perera's action - but, then, one never knows...
78.1 Perera to Hussain, FOUR, short and wide outside the off, cut away
for four
78.2 Perera to Hussain, no run, too wide outside the off.
78.3 Perera to Hussain, no run, once again - outside the off, left
alone.
78.4 Perera to Hussain, no run, outside the off, left alone
78.5 Perera to Hussain, no run, outside the off, left alone
78.6 Perera to Hussain, no run, it is not getting any better, digs this
one short, Hussain ducks.
End of over 79 (5 runs) England 247/2 (trail by 33 runs)
PDRL Perera 15-3-40-1 (2nb) - Pavilion End
MA Butcher 19* (86b 1x4) N Hussain 20* (44b 2x4)
Too many overs to be bowled in the day, the Sri Lankan medium
pacers taking almost 5 mins to complete an over. Jayasuriya to
bowl now.
79.1 Jayasuriya to Butcher, no run, on the pads, pushed in defence.
79.2 Jayasuriya to Butcher, no run, played to mid-on.
79.3 Jayasuriya to Butcher, two runs, tucked around the corner.
79.4 Jayasuriya to Butcher, no run, played back to the bowler.
79.5 Jayasuriya to Butcher, no run, flat and quick, defended.
79.6 Jayasuriya to Butcher, no run, played to forward of square.
End of over 80 (2 runs) England 249/2 (trail by 31 runs)
ST Jayasuriya 4-0-20-0 - Nursery End
N Hussain 20* (44b 2x4) MA Butcher 21* (92b 1x4)
Perera to continue.
80.1 Perera to Hussain, (noball) no run, left alone.
80.1 Perera to Hussain, no run, angling away from the batsman, left
alone to the keeper.
The 250 is up on the board, England trail by 30 runs, eight second
innings wickets in hand.
80.2 Perera to Hussain, no run, bouncer! Hussain ducks, holding his bat
up like a periscope, dangerous thing to do.
80.3 Perera to Hussain, no run, outside the off, left alone.
80.4 Perera to Hussain, no run, outside the off, left alone.
80.5 Perera to Hussain, no run
80.6 Perera to Hussain, (noball) no run
80.6 Perera to Hussain, no run, outside the off, left alone
End of over 81 (2 runs) England 251/2 (trail by 29 runs)
PDRL Perera 16-3-42-1 (4nb) - Pavilion End
MA Butcher 21* (92b 1x4) N Hussain 20* (52b 2x4)
81.1 Jayasuriya to Butcher, no run, shaping to play through the on side,
hit on the pad, ball missing leg stump.
81.2 Jayasuriya to Butcher, no run, comes down the track, tries to
drive, bat turns a little, mistimed.
81.3 Jayasuriya to Butcher, no run, defended.
81.4 Jayasuriya to Butcher, no run, walks down the track and played back
to bowler.
81.5 Jayasuriya to Butcher, no run, leans forward and defends.
81.6 Jayasuriya to Butcher, no run, almost takes an outside edge -
outside the off.
End of over 82 (maiden) England 251/2 (trail by 29 runs)
ST Jayasuriya 5-1-20-0 - Nursery End
N Hussain 20* (52b 2x4) MA Butcher 21* (98b 1x4)
82.1 Perera to Hussain, no run, defended.
82.2 Perera to Hussain, no run, digs this one too short, Perera looks
much better when he bowls it full.
82.3 Perera to Hussain, no run, outside the off, left alone.
82.4 Perera to Hussain, one run, tucked around the corner, first run off
the bat after 20 dot balls.
82.5 Perera to Butcher, no run, fired well down the leg.
82.6 Perera to Butcher, no run, outside the off, defended.
End of over 83 (1 run) England 252/2 (trail by 28 runs)
PDRL Perera 17-3-43-1 (4nb) - Pavilion End
N Hussain 21* (56b 2x4) MA Butcher 21* (100b 1x4)
We are into the 84th over of this inning, new ball has been due
after the 80th. Jayasuriya to continue, left-arm over the wicket.
83.1 Jayasuriya to Hussain, no run, on leg and middle, defended.
Both the batsmen are on 21, Butcher has faced 100 balls, while
Hussain has faced 57.
83.2 Jayasuriya to Hussain, no run, defended.
83.3 Jayasuriya to Hussain, one run, quick single.
83.4 Jayasuriya to Butcher, no run, shuffles across, times it sweetly,
only up to mid-wicket.
83.5 Jayasuriya to Butcher, no run, defended.
83.6 Jayasuriya to Butcher, no run, defended.
End of over 84 (1 run) England 253/2 (trail by 27 runs)
ST Jayasuriya 6-1-21-0 - Nursery End
N Hussain 22* (59b 2x4) MA Butcher 21* (103b 1x4)
Finally Perera has been given a rest, Vaas to bowl now with the old
ball, working vigorously on it, perhaps looking to get some
reverse swing to work.
84.1 Vaas to Hussain, no run
84.2 Vaas to Hussain, no run, outside the off, left alone.
84.3 Vaas to Hussain, no run, outside the off, left alone.
Just three fours hit in the last 20 overs, says a lot about the
batting.
There is no devil in this track, it is still a beauty to bat on.
84.4 Vaas to Hussain, no run, short outside the off, angling away,
Hussain goes for a wild slash, beaten.
84.5 Vaas to Hussain, no run, this time lets it go through to the
keeper, way outside the off. Must be a ploy to irritate the
batsman and get him to play a rash shot.
84.6 Vaas to Hussain, no run, too close to the off to cut, beaten, lucky
not to get an edge.
End of over 85 (maiden) England 253/2 (trail by 27 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 20-4-48-0 - Pavilion End
MA Butcher 21* (103b 1x4) N Hussain 22* (65b 2x4)
85.1 Jayasuriya to Butcher, no run, defended.
85.2 Jayasuriya to Butcher, two runs, eased away behind point for a
couple of easy runs.
85.3 Jayasuriya to Butcher, no run, pushed to mid-on
85.4 Jayasuriya to Butcher, one run
85.5 Jayasuriya to Hussain, no run
85.6 Jayasuriya to Hussain, bye: one run
End of over 86 (4 runs) England 257/2 (trail by 23 runs)
ST Jayasuriya 7-1-24-0 - Nursery End
N Hussain 22* (67b 2x4) MA Butcher 24* (107b 1x4)
86.1 Vaas to Hussain, one run
86.2 Vaas to Butcher, no run
86.3 Vaas to Butcher, one run
86.4 Vaas to Hussain, no run
86.5 Vaas to Hussain, no run
86.6 Vaas to Hussain, no run
End of over 87 (2 runs) England 259/2 (trail by 21 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 21-4-50-0 - Pavilion End
MA Butcher 25* (109b 1x4) N Hussain 23* (71b 2x4)
87.1 Jayasuriya to Butcher, no run, defended.
87.2 Jayasuriya to Butcher, no run, on middle and leg, defended.
87.3 Jayasuriya to Butcher, no run, tucked away to mid-wicket.
87.4 Jayasuriya to Butcher, no run, goes back and across, plays this one
to mid-wicket.
87.5 Jayasuriya to Butcher, no run, quicker through the air, defended.
87.6 Jayasuriya to Butcher, no run, played to backward square leg.
End of over 88 (maiden) England 259/2 (trail by 21 runs)
ST Jayasuriya 8-2-24-0 - Nursery End
N Hussain 23* (71b 2x4) MA Butcher 25* (115b 1x4)
88.1 Vaas to Hussain, no run, right on target, defended.
88.2 Vaas to Hussain, one run, cracking cover drive, Jayasuriya does
well at short cover to take the pace of it, just the single.
88.3 Vaas to Butcher, no run, played to mid-on.
88.4 Vaas to Butcher, no run, outside the off, left alone.
88.5 Vaas to Butcher, no run, outside the off, left alone.
England trail by 20 runs.
88.6 Vaas to Butcher, no run, full toss, shuffles back and across and
makes it into a yorker, has to dig it out, not exciting batting on
any day.
End of over 89 (1 run) England 260/2 (trail by 20 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 22-4-51-0 - Pavilion End
N Hussain 24* (73b 2x4) MA Butcher 25* (119b 1x4)
89.1 Jayasuriya to Hussain, no run
89.2 Jayasuriya to Hussain, SIX, charges down the track and lofts it
high over long on, that goes a long long way for a big six.
89.3 Jayasuriya to Hussain, no run, defended.
89.4 Jayasuriya to Hussain, no run, flat and quick, goes past the
outside edge.
89.5 Jayasuriya to Hussain, no run
89.6 Jayasuriya to Hussain, no run
End of over 90 (6 runs) England 266/2 (trail by 14 runs)
ST Jayasuriya 9-2-30-0 - Nursery End
MA Butcher 25* (119b 1x4) N Hussain 30* (79b 2x4 1x6)
New ball taken after 90 overs
90.1 Vaas to Butcher, no run, short of a length, outside the off, played
to covers.
90.2 Vaas to Butcher, no run, left alone.
90.3 Vaas to Butcher, no run, angling in, defended.
90.4 Vaas to Butcher, no run, pushed to the on side.
90.5 Vaas to Butcher, no run, outside the off, left alone.
90.6 Vaas to Butcher, no run, outside the off,left alone.
End of over 91 (maiden) England 266/2 (trail by 14 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 23-5-51-0 - Pavilion End
N Hussain 30* (79b 2x4 1x6) MA Butcher 25* (125b 1x4)
Zoysa it is from the Nursery end, has 2 slips in
91.1 Zoysa to Hussain, no run, way outside leg, left alone
91.2 Zoysa to Hussain, two runs, on leg stump, turned to mid wicket
A defensive field set
91.3 Zoysa to Hussain, one run, gets some bounce, rapped on the fingers
again, seems very prone to this
91.4 Zoysa to Butcher, no run, comes forward in defence, pushed back
91.5 Zoysa to Butcher, wide: no run, was a wide and a half, good stop
there by the keeper
91.5 Zoysa to Butcher, one run, nicely off his legs to backward square
91.6 Zoysa to Hussain, no run, left alone as ball angles across
End of over 92 (5 runs) England 271/2 (trail by 9 runs)
DNT Zoysa 16-3-46-1 (1w 5nb) - Nursery End
MA Butcher 26* (127b 1x4) N Hussain 33* (83b 2x4 1x6)
92.1 Vaas to Butcher, no run, goes back and defends
92.2 Vaas to Butcher, no run, outside off and is left alone
92.3 Vaas to Butcher, one run, turned from outside off stump, coming
forward, to leg
92.4 Vaas to Hussain, FOUR, shot! one of the best coverdrives of the
day, screams over the rope
92.5 Vaas to Hussain, one run, a quick single off a prod
92.6 Vaas to Butcher, no run, defends it carefully to the off
End of over 93 (6 runs) England 277/2 (trail by 3 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 24-5-57-0 - Pavilion End
N Hussain 38* (85b 3x4 1x6) MA Butcher 27* (131b 1x4)
Drinks called in
Match State: Drinks
England moving along to cover the SL lead, they will be hoping for
a long partnership or two to save this game
SL seem to be in a defensive mood and are not really trying to
attack at present, new ball not yet taken, and 21 overs to go
today
Well I spoke too soon, new ball taken
Zoysa will carry on, now only 1 slip in
93.1 Zoysa to Hussain, no run, outside off and he leaves it go by
93.2 Zoysa to Hussain, no run, a good fast bouncer, thinks of a hook,
then leaves it"
93.3 Zoysa to Hussain, no run, well outside off, left again
93.4 Zoysa to Hussain, no run, on off stump, angling away, pushed to
cover
93.5 Zoysa to Hussain, no run, pushed to oint and a double shout of
wait, wait
93.6 Zoysa to Hussain, FOUR, hammer! a good square cut off a shorter
ball outside off, gets some claps from a moderate crowd, and
England are in front
End of over 94 (4 runs) England 281/2 (lead by 1 runs)
DNT Zoysa 17-3-50-1 (1w 5nb) - Nursery End
MA Butcher 27* (131b 1x4) N Hussain 42* (91b 4x4 1x6)
94.1 Vaas to Butcher, FOUR, Placement!, leans back and a well timed
drive into the cover gap
94.2 Vaas to Butcher, FOUR, Clip! off his toes, a great looking
barberish clip to mid wicket
94.3 Vaas to Butcher, no run, left alone, a bouncer, ducks away
94.4 Vaas to Butcher, no run, another short ball, has to sit to evade
it, was very low for a respectable bouncer
94.5 Vaas to Butcher, one run, short and its pulled from outside off,
rushes the deep leg fielder some
94.6 Vaas to Hussain, no run, comes forward and decides to prod it to
the off
End of over 95 (9 runs) England 290/2 (lead by 10 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 25-5-66-0 - Pavilion End
MA Butcher 36* (136b 3x4) N Hussain 42* (92b 4x4 1x6)
95.1 Zoysa to Butcher, no run, outside off, drives and Arnold saves some
runs at cover
95.2 Zoysa to Butcher, no run, defends forward
95.3 Zoysa to Butcher, no run, defends it back
95.4 Zoysa to Butcher, no run, defends again
95.5 Zoysa to Butcher, no run, short and he ducks to evade safely
95.6 Zoysa to Butcher, one run
End of over 96 (1 run) England 291/2 (lead by 11 runs)
DNT Zoysa 18-3-51-1 (1w 5nb) - Nursery End
MA Butcher 37* (41b 3x4) N Hussain 42* (41b 4x4 1x6)
Perera on
96.1 Perera to Butcher, FOUR, short ball, guides it in the air over the
slips
96.2 Perera to Butcher, one run, turned tro square leg
96.3 Perera to Hussain, one run, turned to leg
96.4 Perera to Butcher, no run, covers up and defends it back
96.5 Perera to Butcher, one run, a fine looking guide past point
96.6 Perera to Hussain, (noball) no run, was outside off and left alone
96.6 Perera to Hussain, no run, has a slash well outside off, smiles as
he almost falls over, ball had kept low too
End of over 97 (8 runs) England 299/2 (lead by 19 runs)
PDRL Perera 18-3-51-1 (5nb) - Pavilion End
MA Butcher 43* (145b 4x4) N Hussain 43* (94b 4x4 1x6)
97.1 Zoysa to Butcher, no run, a strong push to mid off
97.2 Zoysa to Butcher, one run, leans back and cracks it to deep cover,
and 300 up for england
97.3 Zoysa to Hussain, no run, left alone
97.4 Zoysa to Hussain, no run, comes forward and prods it to gully, took
his hand off the handle
A delay for sightscreen and crowd problems
Ump Venkat does some crowd control duties
Light is getting a bit marginal now
Still waiting for the crowd to empty out some white seats
Finally a steward (lady) convinces some people to move
After all it was the England captain asking for it
97.5 Zoysa to Hussain, (noball) one run, pulls, and off his tummy to the
third man area
97.5 Zoysa to Butcher, no run, defends
97.6 Zoysa to Butcher, no run
End of over 98 (3 runs) England 302/2 (lead by 22 runs)
DNT Zoysa 19-3-54-1 (1w 6nb) - Nursery End
N Hussain 44* (97b 4x4 1x6) MA Butcher 44* (149b 4x4)
98.1 Perera to Hussain, no run
98.2 Perera to Hussain, no run
98.3 Perera to Hussain, no run
Both the batsmen are on 44
98.4 Perera to Hussain, no run, bouncer! goes for the hook, hit on the
shoulder - Perera has a few words, interestingly his action looks
very awkward when he digs 'em short.
98.5 Perera to Hussain, no run, outside the off, left alone.
98.6 Perera to Hussain, (noball) no run, that's a shocker, left alone.
98.6 Perera to Hussain, no run, right on target, defended.
End of over 99 (1 run) England 303/2 (lead by 23 runs)
PDRL Perera 19-3-52-1 (6nb) - Pavilion End
MA Butcher 44* (149b 4x4) N Hussain 44* (104b 4x4 1x6)
99.1 Fernando to Butcher, no run
99.2 Fernando to Butcher, no run
99.3 Fernando to Butcher, no run, outside the off, pushed to covers.
99.4 Fernando to Butcher, no run, full in length, outside the off,
pushed to mid-wicket.
99.5 Fernando to Butcher, no run, down the leg side, looks to play it
around, misses.
99.6 Fernando to Butcher, one run, pushed to covers for a single.
End of over 100 (1 run) England 304/2 (lead by 24 runs)
TCB Fernando 16-1-61-0 (3nb) - Nursery End
MA Butcher 45* (156b 4x4) N Hussain 44* (105b 4x4 1x6)
90 overs should have been bowled by now in the day, Sri Lanka have
managed only 83.1
100.1 Perera to Butcher, one run, tucked around the corner.
A few bouncers can be expected now.
100.2 Perera to Hussain, no run, fired wide of the off, left alone.
100.3 Perera to Hussain, one run, chopped down to third-man.
100.4 Perera to Butcher, no run, bangs it in short, ducks under it.
Goes around the wicket now
100.5 Perera to Butcher, no run, digs it in short
100.6 Perera to Butcher, three runs, played through mid-wicket, nice
shot.
End of over 101 (5 runs) England 309/2 (lead by 29 runs)
PDRL Perera 20-3-57-1 (6nb) - Pavilion End
MA Butcher 49* (160b 4x4) N Hussain 45* (107b 4x4 1x6)
101.1 Fernando to Butcher, no run
101.2 Fernando to Butcher, two runs, eased through mid-wicket, gets a
couple of runs, that is his fifty!
101.3 Fernando to Butcher, no run, pushed to covers.
101.4 Fernando to Butcher, no run, outside the of, mistimes this square
drive, playing it a bit too early.
101.5 Fernando to Butcher, no run, gets right behind the line and plays
back down the track.
101.6 Fernando to Butcher, no run
End of over 102 (2 runs) England 311/2 (lead by 31 runs)
TCB Fernando 17-1-63-0 (3nb) - Nursery End
N Hussain 45* (107b 4x4 1x6) MA Butcher 51* (166b 4x4)
102.1 Vaas to Hussain, one run, tucked around the corner for a single.
Better commitment shown than in the first innings, the English
batsmen have applied themselves very well.
102.2 Vaas to Butcher, no run, outside the off, pushed to covers.
102.3 Vaas to Butcher, no run, way down the leg side.
102.4 Vaas to Butcher, no run, short of a good length, outside the off,
gets right behind the line and defends.
102.5 Vaas to Butcher, FOUR, given the width outside the off, rocks back
and smacks it thrugh covers, full-blooded shot for four!
102.6 Vaas to Butcher, no run, back and across - defended
End of over 103 (5 runs) England 316/2 (lead by 36 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 26-5-71-0 - Pavilion End
N Hussain 46* (108b 4x4 1x6) MA Butcher 55* (171b 5x4)
103.1 Fernando to Hussain, FOUR, what a shot! this is superb batting -
over pitched outside the off, glorious extra cover drive for four,
that is Hussain's fifty!
103.2 Fernando to Hussain, no run, just short of alength, outside the
off, plays and misses, too close to the outside edge.
103.3 Fernando to Hussain, one run, played to mid-wicket, takes a quick
single.
103.4 Fernando to Butcher, no run, well outside the off, Butcher plays
this to mid-off.
103.5 Fernando to Butcher, no run, outside the off, driven to mid-off.
Clouds gathering, darkness creeping in - the light is fading here.
103.6 Fernando to Butcher, no run, outside the off, beaten.
End of over 104 (5 runs) England 321/2 (lead by 41 runs)
TCB Fernando 18-1-68-0 (3nb) - Nursery End
N Hussain 51* (111b 5x4 1x6) MA Butcher 55* (174b 5x4)
104.1 Vaas to Hussain, no run, bouncer! Hussain ducks rather clumsily,
missed this one, hit on the body.
The umpires are taking the meter out, they offer the light- Hussain
and Butcher go back to the pavilion.
Quite a silly thing to do - bowl a bouncer when it is getting dark.
Chaminda Vaas with all his experience, doing the batsmen a favour.
That is stumps on day four.
England are in comfortable position, 321/2 at close of play. They
lead by 41.
Having said that, it will be prudent to remember that England lost
their last seven wickets for just 72 runs in the first innings.
The day started with Jayasuriya dropping two easy catches offered
by Vaughan - on 28 and 33.
Trescothick and Vaughan put together 168 runs, the highest for
England against Sri Lanka for all wickets.
The partnership was broken by rather a cruel decision by umpire
Harper - giving out Trescothick (76) lbw to Zoysa. There was a big
inside edge, which Harper missed.
Vaughan went on to make 115, enjoying all the good fortune.
There were some breath-taking cover drives in that innings. His
second Test hundred, and the first at Lord's.
Perera was kept away from the attack for a long while. With the
second ball of a new spell, Perera had Vaughan caught behind. The
extra bounce doing the trick.
Butcher 55 not out and Hussain 51 not out have added 108 unbeaten
runs for the third wicket partnership.
A good day for England. There is nothing in the pitch for the
bowlers, it remains a beauty a bat on.
Do join us tomorrow at 1000 Hrs GMT, 1100 Hrs BST. It should be an
interesting final day's cricket.
Thanks for being with us. Cheers!
Match State: Stumps - Day 4
Good Morning! Welcome to Lord's for the final day of the first
npower Test match between England and Sri Lanka.
England will resume on 321/2.
The players are out in the middle.
It is a grey morning here.
Chaminda Vaas will be the bowler, he has to complete the over,
Hussain with 51 is on strike.
We are all set for the start, Vaas to bowl left-arm over the wicket
to Hussain, just the one slip in place. Quite defensive stuff from
Jayasuriya.
104.3 Vaas to Hussain, no run, outside the off, left alone.
104.4 Vaas to Hussain, legbye: one run, loud shout for lbw, pitching in
line and even hitting the front pad right on line with the middle
stump, perhaps the height saved Hussain.
104.5 Vaas to Butcher, one run, tucked around the corner.
104.6 Vaas to Hussain, one run, outside the off, pushed to covers for a
single.
End of over 105 (3 runs) England 324/2 (lead by 44 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 27-5-73-0 - Pavilion End
N Hussain 52* (116b 5x4 1x6) MA Butcher 56* (175b 5x4)
105.1 Zoysa to Hussain, one run
105.2 Zoysa to Butcher, no run
105.3 Zoysa to Butcher, no run
105.4 Zoysa to Butcher, no run
105.5 Zoysa to Butcher, no run, angling in to the batsman, defended.
105.6 Zoysa to Butcher, no run, short of a length, outside the off, left
alone.
End of over 106 (1 run) England 325/2 (lead by 45 runs)
DNT Zoysa 20-3-55-1 (1w 6nb) - Nursery End
N Hussain 53* (117b 5x4 1x6) MA Butcher 56* (180b 5x4)
106.1 Vaas to Hussain, no run, angling away from the batsman, left alone.
106.2 Vaas to Hussain, no run, defended.
106.3 Vaas to Hussain, no run, bouncer. Hussain thinks about going for a
hook - ducks under at the last moment.
106.4 Vaas to Hussain, no run, excellent delivery, pitched just outside
the off, moving away off the seam, left alone.
106.5 Vaas to Hussain, no run, just outside the off, gets right behind
the line and defends.
106.6 Vaas to Hussain, no run, wide outside the off, left alone.
End of over 107 (maiden) England 325/2 (lead by 45 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 28-6-73-0 - Pavilion End
MA Butcher 56* (180b 5x4) N Hussain 53* (123b 5x4 1x6)
Zoysa to continue.
107.1 Zoysa to Butcher, no run, outside the off, moving away, left alone.
Zoysa rolling his fingers over the seam...
107.2 Zoysa to Butcher, no run, pushed to mid-on.
107.3 Zoysa to Butcher, no run, bouncer, ducks under.
107.4 Zoysa to Butcher, no run, just outside the off, pushed towards
point.
107.5 Zoysa to Butcher, no run
107.6 Zoysa to Butcher, no run
End of over 108 (maiden) England 325/2 (lead by 45 runs)
DNT Zoysa 21-4-55-1 (1w 6nb) - Nursery End
N Hussain 53* (123b 5x4 1x6) MA Butcher 56* (186b 5x4)
108.1 Vaas to Hussain, one run, rising delivery, fends it down, takes a
quick single.
108.2 Vaas to Butcher, one run, another quick single, this time pushed to
short mid-wicket.
108.3 Vaas to Hussain, one run, bouncer, hooked down to fine leg.
108.4 Vaas to Butcher, no run, well outside the off, left alone.
108.5 Vaas to Butcher, one run
108.6 Vaas to Hussain, no run, angling away, left alone.
End of over 109 (4 runs) England 329/2 (lead by 49 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 29-6-77-0 - Pavilion End
MA Butcher 58* (189b 5x4) N Hussain 55* (126b 5x4 1x6)
109.1 Zoysa to Butcher, no run, well up to the batsman, driven to mid-on.
109.2 Zoysa to Butcher, one run
109.3 Zoysa to Hussain, one run, short delivery, played down to fine leg
109.4 Zoysa to Butcher, one run, taps the ball to the on side, takes a
quick single.
109.5 Zoysa to Hussain, no run, well outside the off, left alone.
109.6 Zoysa to Hussain, no run, outside the off, left alone again.
End of over 110 (3 runs) England 332/2 (lead by 52 runs)
DNT Zoysa 22-4-58-1 (1w 6nb) - Nursery End
MA Butcher 60* (192b 5x4) N Hussain 56* (129b 5x4 1x6)
110.1 Vaas to Butcher, no run, loud shout for lbw, going down the leg
side, not out.
110.2 Vaas to Butcher, no run, extra bounce - outside the off, pushes in
defence.
110.3 Vaas to Butcher, no run, sliding down the leg side, Butcher looks
to glance it down, misses.
110.4 Vaas to Butcher, no run, bouncer! ducks under.
110.5 Vaas to Butcher, no run, outside the off, left alone
110.6 Vaas to Butcher, no run, loud shout for caught behind, down the
leg, Sangakkara not too convinced either, it was off the pad.
End of over 111 (maiden) England 332/2 (lead by 52 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 30-7-77-0 - Pavilion End
N Hussain 56* (129b 5x4 1x6) MA Butcher 60* (198b 5x4)
111.1 Zoysa to Hussain, no run, outside the off stump, left alone, taken
by the keeper
111.2 Zoysa to Hussain, no run, keeps low, left alone
111.3 Zoysa to Hussain, no run, outside the off stump, left alone, taken
by the keeper
111.4 Zoysa to Hussain, no run, played and missed, taken by keeper
111.5 Zoysa to Hussain, no run, outside the off stump, left alone, taken
by the keeper
111.6 Zoysa to Hussain, no run
End of over 112 (maiden) England 332/2 (lead by 52 runs)
DNT Zoysa 23-5-58-1 (1w 6nb) - Nursery End
MA Butcher 60* (198b 5x4) N Hussain 56* (135b 5x4 1x6)
112.1 Vaas to Butcher, no run
112.2 Vaas to Butcher, two runs, pushed though the on side
112.3 Vaas to Butcher, no run, outside the off stump, left alone, taken
by the keeper
112.4 Vaas to Butcher, no run
112.5 Vaas to Butcher, no run, outside the off stump, left alone, taken
by the keeper
112.6 Vaas to Butcher, no run, pushed to mid on
End of over 113 (2 runs) England 334/2 (lead by 54 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 31-7-79-0 - Pavilion End
N Hussain 56* (135b 5x4 1x6) MA Butcher 62* (204b 5x4)
113.1 Zoysa to Hussain, one run, tap and run, 14 runs in 34 mins so far
today
113.2 Zoysa to Butcher, (noball) one run, pushed to off side, gentle jog
113.2 Zoysa to Hussain, no run, outside the off stump, left alone, taken
by the keeper
113.3 Zoysa to Hussain, no run, fwd defnds
113.4 Zoysa to Hussain, no run, played into the gully
113.5 Zoysa to Hussain, no run
113.6 Zoysa to Hussain, no run, outside the off stump, left alone, taken
by the keeper
End of over 114 (3 runs) England 337/2 (lead by 57 runs)
DNT Zoysa 24-5-61-1 (1w 7nb) - Nursery End
MA Butcher 63* (205b 5x4) N Hussain 57* (141b 5x4 1x6)
114.1 Vaas to Butcher, no run, played and missed, taken by keeper
114.2 Vaas to Butcher, no run, played to off side
114.3 Vaas to Butcher, no run, bouncer!, ducks under it
114.4 Vaas to Butcher, no run, foward defensive shot
114.5 Vaas to Butcher, three runs, turned off the pads into the off side
114.6 Vaas to Hussain, no run, played back up the pitch as the Sun
appears for the 1st time
End of over 115 (3 runs) England 340/2 (lead by 60 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 32-7-82-0 - Pavilion End
MA Butcher 66* (210b 5x4) N Hussain 57* (142b 5x4 1x6)
115.1 Zoysa to Butcher, no run, defended.
115.2 Zoysa to Butcher, no run, defended.
115.3 Zoysa to Butcher, one run, angling in to the batsman, taps it to
the on side and takes a quick single.
115.4 Zoysa to Hussain, no run, squares Hussain up, hit on the body.
115.5 Zoysa to Hussain, no run, outside the off, left alone.
115.6 Zoysa to Hussain, one run, 1
End of over 116 (2 runs) England 342/2 (lead by 62 runs)
DNT Zoysa 25-5-63-1 (1w 7nb) - Nursery End
N Hussain 58* (145b 5x4 1x6) MA Butcher 67* (213b 5x4)
116.1 Vaas to Hussain, no run
116.2 Vaas to Hussain, one run, short delivery, played down to fine leg
116.3 Vaas to Butcher, no run, full in length, played to mid-on.
116.4 Vaas to Butcher, one run, short delivery, cutting this a bit too
early, ball goes towards the cover point fence, plenty of
protection, very defensive field.
116.5 Vaas to Hussain, no run, just outside the off, defended.
116.6 Vaas to Hussain, no run, outside the off, played towards backward
point.
End of over 117 (2 runs) England 344/2 (lead by 64 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 33-7-84-0 - Pavilion End
MA Butcher 68* (215b 5x4) N Hussain 59* (149b 5x4 1x6)
117.1 Zoysa to Butcher, no run, short of a good length, angling in to the
batsman, gets right behind the line and defends.
117.2 Zoysa to Butcher, one run, short, rising delivery, cut down to
square third-man.
117.3 Zoysa to Hussain, no run, getting this one to swing back in a
shade, Hussain hurried to defend.
117.4 Zoysa to Hussain, no run, extra bounce, going away with the angle,
Hussain plays at it, almost carried to first slip!
117.5 Zoysa to Hussain, no run, leaves this one outside the off.
117.6 Zoysa to Hussain, no run, outside the off, left alone.
End of over 118 (1 run) England 345/2 (lead by 65 runs)
DNT Zoysa 26-5-64-1 (1w 7nb) - Nursery End
MA Butcher 69* (217b 5x4) N Hussain 59* (153b 5x4 1x6)
118.1 Vaas to Butcher, no run, darting in to the batsman, forward in
defence.
118.2 Vaas to Butcher, no run, defended.
118.3 Vaas to Butcher, no run, outside the off, pushed in defence.
118.4 Vaas to Butcher, no run, bouncer! ducks under it.
118.5 Vaas to Butcher, (noball) no run, outside the off, driven to wide
mid-off.
118.5 Vaas to Butcher, no run, outside the off, gets right behind the
line and defends.
118.6 Vaas to Butcher, no run, outside the off, gets right behind the
line and defends.
End of over 119 (1 run) England 346/2 (lead by 66 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 34-7-85-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
N Hussain 59* (153b 5x4 1x6) MA Butcher 69* (224b 5x4)
In the first hour 14.4 overs were bowled, 25 runs scored.
Vaas has gone off the ground - seems to have hurt his hamstring.
119.1 Zoysa to Hussain, no run, comedy of errors! Hussain drives to mid-
off, calls Butcher for a single, suddenly sends him back, Butcher
struggling to get back, would have been run out by a few yards,
had the direct hit been on mark.
119.2 Zoysa to Hussain, no run, outside the off, defended.
119.3 Zoysa to Hussain, no run
119.4 Zoysa to Hussain, no run, outside the off, angling away, left
alone.
119.5 Zoysa to Hussain, no run, outside the off, left alone.
119.6 Zoysa to Hussain, one run, on the pads, tucked around the corner
for a single.
End of over 120 (1 run) England 347/2 (lead by 67 runs)
DNT Zoysa 27-5-65-1 (1w 7nb) - Nursery End
N Hussain 60* (159b 5x4 1x6) MA Butcher 69* (224b 5x4)
Match State: Drinks
First bowling change of the morning - Perera to bowl.
120.1 Perera to Hussain, no run, angling away from the batsman, left
alone.
120.2 Perera to Hussain, no run, much fuller in length, defends, Perera
gets excited - thinking it almost hit the pad.
120.3 Perera to Hussain, no run, fires this one way outside the off.
120.4 Perera to Hussain, one run, outside the off, played down to third-
man.
120.5 Perera to Butcher, no run, darting in to the batsman, defended.
120.6 Perera to Butcher, one run, driven past the bowler - towards mid-
on.
End of over 121 (2 runs) England 349/2 (lead by 69 runs)
PDRL Perera 21-3-59-1 (6nb) - Pavilion End
MA Butcher 70* (226b 5x4) N Hussain 61* (163b 5x4 1x6)
This is not exactly exciting cricket - both the teams very keen for
a draw.
121.1 Zoysa to Butcher, no run, defended.
121.2 Zoysa to Butcher, one run, tucked around the corner for a single,
350 on the board, the English faithfuls applaud the feat.
121.3 Zoysa to Hussain, no run
121.4 Zoysa to Hussain, no run, outside the off, left alone.
121.5 Zoysa to Hussain, no run, pushed to mid-off.
121.6 Zoysa to Hussain, no run, left alone
End of over 122 (1 run) England 350/2 (lead by 70 runs)
DNT Zoysa 28-5-66-1 (1w 7nb) - Nursery End
MA Butcher 71* (228b 5x4) N Hussain 61* (167b 5x4 1x6)
122.1 Perera to Butcher, no run, bouncer! ducks under it. Now with that
delivery - we have had no boundary for the last 19 overs!
122.2 Perera to Butcher, no run, angling in to the batsman, pushed back
down the track.
122.3 Perera to Butcher, no run, played back down the pitch again.
122.4 Perera to Butcher, no run, cutting back in to the batsman,
defended.
122.5 Perera to Butcher, no run
122.6 Perera to Butcher, no run, well up to the batsman, defended.
End of over 123 (maiden) England 350/2 (lead by 70 runs)
PDRL Perera 22-4-59-1 (6nb) - Pavilion End
N Hussain 61* (167b 5x4 1x6) MA Butcher 71* (234b 5x4)
123.1 Zoysa to Hussain, no run, low fulltoss, Hussain in no hurry,
defends.
123.2 Zoysa to Hussain, no run, this time the extra bounce, angling away
from the batsman, Hussain is too happy to leave it alone.
This is almost like a countdown to close of play.
123.3 Zoysa to Hussain, no run, outside the off, left alone.
123.4 Zoysa to Hussain, no run, left alone.
123.5 Zoysa to Hussain, no run, outside the off, left alone.
123.6 Zoysa to Hussain, (noball) no run, excitement! a no ball, beaten
outside the off.
123.6 Zoysa to Hussain, legbye: one run, off the pads, goes down the leg
side.
End of over 124 (2 runs) England 352/2 (lead by 72 runs)
DNT Zoysa 29-5-67-1 (1w 8nb) - Nursery End
N Hussain 61* (174b 5x4 1x6) MA Butcher 71* (234b 5x4)
Last 38 balls have produced seven runs, which includes two no-balls
and a leg bye - says a lot about the batting this morning.
124.1 Perera to Hussain, no run, angling away from the batsman, left
alone.
124.2 Perera to Hussain, no run, angling away from the batsman, left
alone.
124.3 Perera to Hussain, one run, played down to third-man
124.4 Perera to Butcher, one run, tucked away to mid-wicket
124.5 Perera to Hussain, no run
124.6 Perera to Hussain, FOUR, would you believe that?! A boundary !
short delivery - pulled away for four.
End of over 125 (6 runs) England 358/2 (lead by 78 runs)
PDRL Perera 23-4-65-1 (6nb) - Pavilion End
MA Butcher 72* (235b 5x4) N Hussain 66* (179b 6x4 1x6)
The first boundary in 21.5 overs, says a lot.
125.1 Zoysa to Butcher, FOUR, another four! half volley outside the off,
cracking cover drive.
125.2 Zoysa to Butcher, no run, full in length, defended.
125.3 Zoysa to Butcher, no run, short of a length, gets right behind the
line and defends.
125.4 Zoysa to Butcher, no run, bouncer! ducks under it
125.5 Zoysa to Butcher, FOUR, full in length, on middle and off, flicked
away for four to the mid-wicket fence.
125.6 Zoysa to Butcher, no run, on leg and middle, played to mid-on.
End of over 126 (8 runs) England 366/2 (lead by 86 runs)
DNT Zoysa 30-5-75-1 (1w 8nb) - Nursery End
N Hussain 66* (179b 6x4 1x6) MA Butcher 80* (241b 7x4)
The 150 runs partnership is up.
126.1 Perera to Hussain, one run, bouncer, hooked towards deep backward
square leg.
126.2 Perera to Butcher, no run, defended.
126.3 Perera to Butcher, no run, ooh! digs this one really short, Butcher
gets right behind the line and defends.
126.4 Perera to Butcher, no run, outside the off, defended.
126.5 Perera to Butcher, FOUR, played past the veteran Aravinda de Silva
at mid-on, dives, can't stop, four runs.
126.6 Perera to Butcher, no run
End of over 127 (5 runs) England 371/2 (lead by 91 runs)
PDRL Perera 24-4-70-1 (6nb) - Pavilion End
N Hussain 67* (180b 6x4 1x6) MA Butcher 84* (246b 8x4)
Fernando is the new bowler, replacing Zoysa.
127.1 Fernando to Hussain, no run, just short of a length, Hussain goes
forward, gets hit on the tender fingers!
127.2 Fernando to Hussain, no run, full in length, defended.
127.3 Fernando to Hussain, no run, defended.
127.4 Fernando to Hussain, one run, pushed to covers for a single.
127.5 Fernando to Butcher, no run, just outside the off, defended.
127.6 Fernando to Butcher, no run, defended.
End of over 128 (1 run) England 372/2 (lead by 92 runs)
TCB Fernando 19-1-69-0 (3nb) - Nursery End
N Hussain 68* (184b 6x4 1x6) MA Butcher 84* (248b 8x4)
128.1 Perera to Hussain, no run, fired too wide outside the off.
128.2 Perera to Hussain, OUT: pitched well outside the leg, hit on the
pad, Perera appeals, appeals again and again, umpire Harper puts
up his finger - another blunder from the elite umpire from down
under!
England 372/3, Partnership of 159
N Hussain lbw b Perera 68 (186b 6x4 1x6)
MA Butcher 84* (248b 8x4) PDRL Perera 24.2-4-70-2 (6nb)
Thorpe is the new batsman.
128.3 Perera to Thorpe, no run, defended.
128.4 Perera to Thorpe, no run, gets right behind the line and defends.
128.5 Perera to Thorpe, one run
128.6 Perera to Butcher, one run
End of over 129 (2 runs) England 374/3 (lead by 94 runs)
PDRL Perera 25-4-72-2 (6nb) - Pavilion End
MA Butcher 85* (249b 8x4) GP Thorpe 1* (3b)
The TV replays confirm that it was a shocking decision - not only
was it outside the line of leg, it would have gone well over the
stumps.
129.1 Fernando to Butcher, no run
129.2 Fernando to Butcher, one run
129.3 Fernando to Thorpe, one run
129.4 Fernando to Butcher, no run
129.5 Fernando to Butcher, no run
129.6 Fernando to Butcher, no run
End of over 130 (2 runs) England 376/3 (lead by 96 runs)
TCB Fernando 20-1-71-0 (3nb) - Nursery End
GP Thorpe 2* (4b) MA Butcher 86* (254b 8x4)
130.1 Perera to Thorpe, one run, tucked down to fine leg for a single.
130.2 Perera to Butcher, FOUR, on the pads, flicked down to fine leg
fence for four.
130.3 Perera to Butcher, no run, digs this one too short, the bowling arm
looks very odd when he does that, Butcher ducks under it.
130.4 Perera to Butcher, no run, outside the off, defended.
130.5 Perera to Butcher, no run
130.6 Perera to Butcher, no run
End of over 131 (5 runs) England 381/3 (lead by 101 runs)
PDRL Perera 26-4-77-2 (6nb) - Pavilion End
GP Thorpe 3* (5b) MA Butcher 90* (259b 9x4)
131.1 Fernando to Thorpe, one run, played down to third-man for a single.
131.2 Fernando to Butcher, no run
131.3 Fernando to Butcher, one run, outside the off, pushed firmly
through covers for a single.
131.4 Fernando to Thorpe, no run, played to short fine leg, Butcher wants
the single, Thorpe not too keen.
131.5 Fernando to Thorpe, no run, full, outside the off, driven to mid-
off.
131.6 Fernando to Thorpe, no run, outside the off, lazy shot attempted,
thick inside edge onto the pads, could have dragged that onto the
stumps.
End of over 132 (2 runs) England 383/3 (lead by 103 runs)
TCB Fernando 21-1-73-0 (3nb) - Nursery End
MA Butcher 91* (261b 9x4) GP Thorpe 4* (9b)
132.1 Perera to Butcher, no run, oooh! digs it in short, sails over the
batsman's head.
132.2 Perera to Butcher, no run, another bouncer, wasted delivery.
132.3 Perera to Butcher, no run, fires this one well outside the off.
132.4 Perera to Butcher, one run, outside the off, taps the ball to the
off side, single taken.
132.5 Perera to Thorpe, no run, another short-pitched delivery, well
outside the line of off, Perera...
132.6 Perera to Thorpe, one run, driven to the man sweeping at the cover
fence.
End of over 133 (2 runs) England 385/3 (lead by 105 runs)
PDRL Perera 27-4-79-2 (6nb) - Pavilion End
GP Thorpe 5* (11b) MA Butcher 92* (265b 9x4)
133.1 Fernando to Thorpe, FOUR, sheer class, waits for it, leans forward
and times it superbly - all along the ground, past mid-on for
four.
133.2 Fernando to Thorpe, one run, driven through covers
133.3 Fernando to Butcher, no run, gets right behind the line and defends
133.4 Fernando to Butcher, no run, just outside the off, defended.
133.5 Fernando to Butcher, one run, punched off the back foot, through
covers.
133.6 Fernando to Thorpe, (noball) no run, outside the off, slashes at
it, beaten.
133.6 Fernando to Thorpe, no run, just outside the off, defended. That is
lunch.
End of over 134 (7 runs) England 392/3 (lead by 112 runs)
TCB Fernando 22-1-80-0 (4nb) - Nursery End
MA Butcher 93* (268b 9x4) GP Thorpe 10* (15b 1x4)
71 runs scored this morning off 29.4 overs.
Nasser Hussain (68) the only batsman to be dismissed, given out lbw
by umpire Daryl Harper - a terrible decision.
Butcher is just seven runs short of a Test hundred at Lord's.
We will be back at 1240 Hrs GMT.
Match State: Lunch - Day 5
Good afternoon.
Welcome to Lord's for the post lunch session on the final day.
We are all set for the start, the players are in the middle.
It is going to be Vaas to commence after the luncheon break.
134.1 Vaas to Butcher, no run, short of a good length, outside the off,
gets right behind the line and defends the ball, back down the
track.
134.2 Vaas to Butcher, no run, short of a good length, outside the off,
gets right behind the line and defends the ball, back down the
track.
134.3 Vaas to Butcher, no run, gets right behind the line and defends.
134.4 Vaas to Butcher, no run, bouncer, ducks under it.
134.5 Vaas to Butcher, one run, on the pads, sweetly timed shot, straight
to the man at mid-wicket fence.
134.6 Vaas to Thorpe, no run, outside the off, defended.
End of over 135 (1 run) England 393/3 (lead by 113 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 35-7-86-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
MA Butcher 94* (273b 9x4) GP Thorpe 10* (16b 1x4)
135.1 Fernando to Butcher, no run, outside the off, right off the middle
of the bat, played to covers.
135.2 Fernando to Butcher, one run, well up to the batsman, punched down
the ground to deep mid-on.
135.3 Fernando to Thorpe, no run
135.4 Fernando to Thorpe, no run, outside the off, defended.
135.5 Fernando to Thorpe, no run, full in length, easily dug out.
135.6 Fernando to Thorpe, no run, played to backward of point.
End of over 136 (1 run) England 394/3 (lead by 114 runs)
TCB Fernando 23-1-81-0 (4nb) - Nursery End
MA Butcher 95* (275b 9x4) GP Thorpe 10* (20b 1x4)
136.1 Vaas to Butcher, no run
136.2 Vaas to Butcher, no run, full and on the off, slanting in to the
left hander, defended away to the on side with soft hands
136.3 Vaas to Butcher, no run, short ball just outside the off, ducked
under with ease
136.4 Vaas to Butcher, no run
136.5 Vaas to Butcher, one run, overpitched and going down the leg side,
flicked away to deep midwicket with ease, one run closer to three
fugures
136.6 Vaas to Thorpe, one run, and once more it's on the pads, this time
it's Thorpe's turn to work the ball away to the on side for a
single
End of over 137 (2 runs) England 396/3 (lead by 116 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 36-7-88-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
GP Thorpe 11* (21b 1x4) MA Butcher 96* (280b 9x4)
137.1 Fernando to Thorpe, no run, full and on the off, defended back down
the wicket with a straight bat
137.2 Fernando to Thorpe, FOUR, short and a bit too much width, Thorpe
sees it early, gets into place, waits on the ball and cracks it
down to the backward point fence, top shot that
137.3 Fernando to Thorpe, one run, full and on the pads, tapped to the on
side for a single, Butcher back on strike now and one stroke away
from a hundred
137.4 Fernando to Butcher, one run, full and on the pads, that's easy
pickings for Butcher, he walks across his stumps and flicks the
ball away to the on side
137.5 Fernando to Thorpe, no run
137.6 Fernando to Thorpe, one run, angling in, played behind square for a
single, keeps the strike.
End of over 138 (7 runs) England 403/3 (lead by 123 runs)
TCB Fernando 24-1-88-0 (4nb) - Nursery End
GP Thorpe 17* (26b 2x4) MA Butcher 97* (281b 9x4)
138.1 Vaas to Thorpe, no run, outside the line of off, well behind the
line, defends.
138.2 Vaas to Thorpe, no run, bouncer, goes for the hook, ouch! hit on
the head, the helmet saving his life.
138.3 Vaas to Thorpe, no run, forward in defence.
138.4 Vaas to Thorpe, no run, angling in to the batsman, defended.
138.5 Vaas to Thorpe, no run, gets right behind the line, plays it to
mid-on.
138.6 Vaas to Thorpe, no run, outside the off, left alone to the keeper.
End of over 139 (maiden) England 403/3 (lead by 123 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 37-8-88-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
MA Butcher 97* (281b 9x4) GP Thorpe 17* (32b 2x4)
139.1 Fernando to Butcher, no run, outside the off, pushed towards mid-
off, no chance of a single.
139.2 Fernando to Butcher, no run, good line and length, has Butcher
honest in defence.
139.3 Fernando to Butcher, legbye: one run, off the pads the ball goes
down the leg side.
139.4 Fernando to Thorpe, no run, angling away, slashes at this one,
beaten, does not miss the outside edge by much.
139.5 Fernando to Thorpe, FOUR, whoa! what a shot - cracking square cut
for four.
139.6 Fernando to Thorpe, one run, tucked around the corner
End of over 140 (6 runs) England 409/3 (lead by 129 runs)
TCB Fernando 25-1-93-0 (4nb) - Nursery End
GP Thorpe 22* (34b 3x4) MA Butcher 97* (285b 9x4)
140.1 Vaas to Thorpe, one run, driven through covers for a single
140.2 Vaas to Butcher, one run, outside the off, punched through covers.
140.3 Vaas to Thorpe, no run, short, rising delivery, left alone.
140.4 Vaas to Thorpe, no run, sliding down the leg, shapes to play at
this one, misses.
140.5 Vaas to Thorpe, no run, angling in to the batsman, forward in
defence.
140.6 Vaas to Thorpe, one run, short, rising delivery, pulled away to the
mid-wicket fence, there is a fielder posted at mid-wicket fence.
End of over 141 (3 runs) England 412/3 (lead by 132 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 38-8-91-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
GP Thorpe 24* (39b 3x4) MA Butcher 98* (286b 9x4)
141.1 Fernando to Thorpe, one run, driven to mid-off, takes a single.
141.2 Fernando to Butcher, no run, short of a good length, outside the
off, gets right behind the line and defends.
141.3 Fernando to Butcher, no run, defended.
141.4 Fernando to Butcher, no run, defended.
141.5 Fernando to Butcher, one run, quickly into position, punches this
one to mid-off, quick run.
141.6 Fernando to Thorpe, one run, played wide of mid-on, Thorpe will
keep the strike.
End of over 142 (3 runs) England 415/3 (lead by 135 runs)
TCB Fernando 26-1-96-0 (4nb) - Nursery End
GP Thorpe 26* (41b 3x4) MA Butcher 99* (290b 9x4)
142.1 Vaas to Thorpe, one run, on the pads, tucked around the corner for
a single.
Butcher is on 99.
142.2 Vaas to Butcher, one run, on the pads, tucked around the corner,
takes a single, that is his hundred, Butcher's fourth in Test
cricket.
142.3 Vaas to Thorpe, no run, outside the off, played towards point.
142.4 Vaas to Thorpe, FOUR, outside the off, slashes at this one, in the
air and down to third-man for four, it would have been an easy
catch to first slip - Jayasuriya has been very defensive today -
not even one slip.
Now a first slip is brought in.
142.5 Vaas to Thorpe, no run, bouncer, goes for the hook, beaten.
142.6 Vaas to Thorpe, FOUR, short delivery, swung down to fine leg for
four.
End of over 143 (10 runs) England 425/3 (lead by 145 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 39-8-101-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
MA Butcher 100* (291b 9x4) GP Thorpe 35* (46b 5x4)
That brings up the fifty partnership.
Jayasuriya to bowl now.
143.1 Jayasuriya to Butcher, no run, on leg and middle, played to mid-on
143.2 Jayasuriya to Butcher, no run, flat and quick , defended.
143.3 Jayasuriya to Butcher, FOUR, short, outside the off, cut down to
the third-man fence for four.
143.4 Jayasuriya to Butcher, no run, quicker delivery, defended.
143.5 Jayasuriya to Butcher, one run, eased through the on side for a
single.
143.6 Jayasuriya to Thorpe, two runs, RUN OUT! swept fine, easy couple of
runs taken, Butcher takes on Vaas' throw, going for the third run,
good throw in to the keeper, removes the bails, the third umpire
called to make the decision, an easy one to make.
End of over 144 (7 runs) England 432/3 (lead by 152 runs)
ST Jayasuriya 10-2-37-0 - Nursery End
MA Butcher 105* (296b 10x4) GP Thorpe 37* (47b 5x4)
England 432/4, Partnership of 60
MA Butcher run out (Vaas) 105 (296b 10x4 0x6)
144.1 Vaas to Thorpe, no run, defended.
144.2 Vaas to Thorpe, no run, outside the off, left alone.
144.3 Vaas to Thorpe, one run
144.4 Vaas to Crawley, no run, outside the off, left alone
144.5 Vaas to Crawley, no run, pitched up wide of the off stump, Crawley
not intrested
144.6 Vaas to Crawley, no run, pitched up just wide of the off stump,
Crawley moves across, gets to the pitch of the delivery and plays
it to the off side
End of over 145 (1 run) England 433/4 (lead by 153 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 40-8-102-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
GP Thorpe 38* (50b 5x4) JP Crawley 0* (3b)
spin experiment ends!, zoysa into the attack now, coming over the
wicket to the left hander
145.1 Zoysa to Thorpe, no run, wide delivery outisde the off, left alone
145.2 Zoysa to Thorpe, no run, good length delivery on the off and
angling into the batsman, played ot the point region
145.3 Zoysa to Thorpe, one run, pitched up just wide of the off stump,
played with soft hands to the cover region, quick single taken
145.4 Zoysa to Crawley, no run, short delivery on the pads, turned away
to the sqaure leg region
145.5 Zoysa to Crawley, no run, pitched up wide of the off stump and
angling away further, left alone
145.6 Zoysa to Crawley, no run, pitched up on the middle and off, played
to the on side
End of over 146 (1 run) England 434/4 (lead by 154 runs)
DNT Zoysa 31-5-76-1 (1w 8nb) - Nursery End
GP Thorpe 39* (53b 5x4) JP Crawley 0* (6b)
146.1 Vaas to Thorpe, one run, short pitched on the off, the ball bounced
much more than what Thorpe expected, played to the third man
region
146.2 Vaas to Crawley, no run
146.3 Vaas to Crawley, no run, defended.
146.4 Vaas to Crawley, no run, outside the off, left alone.
146.5 Vaas to Crawley, no run, pushed to the on side.
146.6 Vaas to Crawley, no run, outside the off, left alone.
End of over 147 (1 run) England 435/4 (lead by 155 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 41-8-103-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
GP Thorpe 40* (54b 5x4) JP Crawley 0* (11b)
147.1 Zoysa to Thorpe, no run, darting in to the batsman, pushes forward,
hit on the thigh pad.
147.2 Zoysa to Thorpe, no run, angling in, played to short mid-wicket.
147.3 Zoysa to Thorpe, FOUR, flick of the wrists, through mid-wicket for
four, sweetly timed, what a shot!
147.4 Zoysa to Thorpe, one run, yorker, dug out and down to backward
square leg.
147.5 Zoysa to Crawley, no run, outside the off, left alone.
147.6 Zoysa to Crawley, no run, angling away from the batsman, left
alone.
End of over 148 (5 runs) England 440/4 (lead by 160 runs)
DNT Zoysa 32-5-81-1 (1w 8nb) - Nursery End
GP Thorpe 45* (58b 6x4) JP Crawley 0* (13b)
148.1 Vaas to Thorpe, no run
148.2 Vaas to Thorpe, one run, outside the off, played down to third-man.
148.3 Vaas to Crawley, no run, right up to the batsman, forward in
defence.
148.4 Vaas to Crawley, no run, angling away - left alone.
148.5 Vaas to Crawley, one run, after 15 dot balls, edges this one to
third-man and gets off the mark.
148.6 Vaas to Thorpe, no run, defended.
End of over 149 (2 runs) England 442/4 (lead by 162 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 42-8-105-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
JP Crawley 1* (16b) GP Thorpe 46* (61b 6x4)
Match State: Drinks
149.1 Zoysa to Crawley, no run, played to covers.
149.2 Zoysa to Crawley, no run, left alone.
149.3 Zoysa to Crawley, no run, outside the off, moving further away from
the batsman, left alone.
149.4 Zoysa to Crawley, no run, moving off the seam, pushes forward,
beaten, does not miss the outside edge by much. Crawley has had
problems before in his career, still struggling withthe deliveries
that leaves him.
149.5 Zoysa to Crawley, no run, sharp bounce, does well to keep it down.
149.6 Zoysa to Crawley, no run, wide outside the off, in no trouble at
all, enough time to leave it alone.
End of over 150 (maiden) England 442/4 (lead by 162 runs)
DNT Zoysa 33-6-81-1 (1w 8nb) - Nursery End
GP Thorpe 46* (61b 6x4) JP Crawley 1* (22b)
150.1 Vaas to Thorpe, no run, defended.
150.2 Vaas to Thorpe, one run, short, outside the off, cut away to the
cover point fence, just the single.
150.3 Vaas to Crawley, no run
150.4 Vaas to Crawley, two runs, sharp bounce, outside the off, takes the
edge, past slips and down to third-man.
150.5 Vaas to Crawley, FOUR, on the pads, leg glance- played fine, down
to fine leg for four
150.6 Vaas to Crawley, no run, defended.
End of over 151 (7 runs) England 449/4 (lead by 169 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 43-8-112-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
GP Thorpe 47* (63b 6x4) JP Crawley 7* (26b 1x4)
151.1 Zoysa to Thorpe, no run
151.2 Zoysa to Thorpe, one run, played to deep backward square leg, 450
on the board - does not matter really - the match meandering to a
draw, ever since this morning.
151.3 Zoysa to Crawley, no run
151.4 Zoysa to Crawley, one run, played behind point for a single, half
stopped by Tillakaratne.
151.5 Zoysa to Thorpe, one run, short, pulled away.
151.6 Zoysa to Crawley, no run, defended.
End of over 152 (3 runs) England 452/4 (lead by 172 runs)
DNT Zoysa 34-6-84-1 (1w 8nb) - Nursery End
GP Thorpe 49* (66b 6x4) JP Crawley 8* (29b 1x4)
152.1 Vaas to Thorpe, no run, swung away from the batsman, beaten.
Vaas bowling his 44th over, there can be no result in this match,
other than a draw, makes one wonder why Russel Arnold has been
used at all.
152.2 Vaas to Thorpe, one run, eased through covers for a single, that is
Thorpe's fifty.
152.3 Vaas to Crawley, no run
152.4 Vaas to Crawley, no run
152.5 Vaas to Crawley, no run
152.6 Vaas to Crawley, no run
End of over 153 (1 run) England 453/4 (lead by 173 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 44-8-113-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
GP Thorpe 50* (68b 6x4) JP Crawley 8* (33b 1x4)
Aravinda de Silva to replace Zoysa now, still no signs of Arnold
getting a chance to bowl.
153.1 de Silva to Thorpe, no run, defended
153.2 de Silva to Thorpe, one run, eased through the on side.
153.3 de Silva to Crawley, no run, well outside the off, left alone.
153.4 de Silva to Crawley, no run, defended.
153.5 de Silva to Crawley, no run, left alone
153.6 de Silva to Crawley, no run, left alone
End of over 154 (1 run) England 454/4 (lead by 174 runs)
PA de Silva 13-1-35-0 - Nursery End
GP Thorpe 51* (70b 6x4) JP Crawley 8* (37b 1x4)
Another bowling change - Perera to bowl now
154.1 Perera to Thorpe, no run
154.2 Perera to Thorpe, no run
154.3 Perera to Thorpe, no run, pushed to the off side.
154.4 Perera to Thorpe, no run, outside the off, pushed to covers.
154.5 Perera to Thorpe, (noball) no run, outside the off, defended.
154.5 Perera to Thorpe, two runs, put away and down to square third-man,
takes quick couple of runs.
154.6 Perera to Thorpe, no run, ho ho, digs this one really short, nasty
bouncer, sways away from it.
End of over 155 (3 runs) England 457/4 (lead by 177 runs)
PDRL Perera 28-4-82-2 (7nb) - Pavilion End
JP Crawley 8* (37b 1x4) GP Thorpe 53* (77b 6x4)
155.1 de Silva to Crawley, no run, pushes forward in defence.
155.2 de Silva to Crawley, no run, well tossed up, defended.
155.3 de Silva to Crawley, no run, slow turn, enough to worry Crawley,
takes his bat away and allows the ball to hit him.
155.4 de Silva to Crawley, no run, wide outside the off, no trouble in
leaving this one alone
155.5 de Silva to Crawley, no run
155.6 de Silva to Crawley, no run
End of over 156 (maiden) England 457/4 (lead by 177 runs)
PA de Silva 14-2-35-0 - Nursery End
GP Thorpe 53* (77b 6x4) JP Crawley 8* (43b 1x4)
156.1 Perera to Thorpe, one run, played down to third-man.
156.2 Perera to Crawley, (noball) no run, left alone.
156.2 Perera to Crawley, no run, nothing happening here at Lord's,
Crawley defends again.
156.3 Perera to Crawley, no run, happy to leave it alone.
Crowd getting into some slow clapping, Crawley being too cautious
here...
156.4 Perera to Crawley, no run, Crawley like a seasoned pro - defends.
156.5 Perera to Crawley, no run, and defends again.
156.6 Perera to Crawley, one run, edges this one to third-man for a
single, keeps the strike too.
End of over 157 (3 runs) England 460/4 (lead by 180 runs)
PDRL Perera 29-4-85-2 (8nb) - Pavilion End
JP Crawley 9* (49b 1x4) GP Thorpe 54* (78b 6x4)
157.1 de Silva to Crawley, no run
157.2 de Silva to Crawley, no run
157.3 de Silva to Crawley, no run
157.4 de Silva to Crawley, one run, short and wide, cut away for a
single, ironic cheers!
157.5 de Silva to Thorpe, one run, dances down the track and drives to
mid-on.
157.6 de Silva to Crawley, no run, offers the pad in defence.
End of over 158 (2 runs) England 462/4 (lead by 182 runs)
PA de Silva 15-2-37-0 - Nursery End
GP Thorpe 55* (79b 6x4) JP Crawley 10* (54b 1x4)
158.1 Perera to Thorpe, no run, outside the off, defended.
158.2 Perera to Thorpe, FOUR, rubbish delivery, pitched too short, put
away for four, good pull shot.
158.3 Perera to Thorpe, no run, outside the off, played on the rise,
straight to covers.
158.4 Perera to Thorpe, one run, sweetly timed through covers, field well
spread out, just the single.
Even then Crawley finding it difficult to score, literally going at
a crawling pace.
158.5 Perera to Crawley, no run, left alone.
158.6 Perera to Crawley, no run, pushed to covers.
End of over 159 (5 runs) England 467/4 (lead by 187 runs)
PDRL Perera 30-4-90-2 (8nb) - Pavilion End
GP Thorpe 60* (83b 7x4) JP Crawley 10* (56b 1x4)
159.1 de Silva to Thorpe, no run, pushed defensively.
159.2 de Silva to Thorpe, no run
159.3 de Silva to Thorpe, one run, dances down the track and drives past
wide of mid-on, takes one, Crawley not too sure about the second.
159.4 de Silva to Crawley, no run, left alone.
159.5 de Silva to Crawley, no run, well outside the off, left alone
again.
159.6 de Silva to Crawley, one run, long hop, not put away for four, hits
it straight to the man at cover fence.
End of over 160 (2 runs) England 469/4 (lead by 189 runs)
PA de Silva 16-2-39-0 - Nursery End
JP Crawley 11* (59b 1x4) GP Thorpe 61* (86b 7x4)
There must be something terribly wrong, Arnold is a much better
bowler.
Jayasuriya to bowl now.
160.1 Jayasuriya to Crawley, two runs, on the pads, eased away through
mid-wicket
160.2 Jayasuriya to Crawley, one run, once again, whips the ball through
mid-wicket.
Crawley looks so assured when the ball is on leg stump line, not
too confident just outside the off - easy prey to the likes of
McGrath.
160.3 Jayasuriya to Thorpe, no run, defended.
160.4 Jayasuriya to Thorpe, no run, defended.
160.5 Jayasuriya to Thorpe, no run, played towards backward point.
160.6 Jayasuriya to Thorpe, one run, tucked around the corner for a
single, keeps the strike.
End of over 161 (4 runs) England 473/4 (lead by 193 runs)
ST Jayasuriya 11-2-41-0 - Pavilion End
GP Thorpe 62* (90b 7x4) JP Crawley 14* (61b 1x4)
161.1 de Silva to Thorpe, no run
161.2 de Silva to Thorpe, one run
161.3 de Silva to Crawley, one run, driven to wide mid-off.
161.4 de Silva to Thorpe, one run, played down to long on for a single.
161.5 de Silva to Crawley, no run, left alone
161.6 de Silva to Crawley, two runs, whipped away through mid-wicket.
End of over 162 (5 runs) England 478/4 (lead by 198 runs)
PA de Silva 17-2-44-0 - Nursery End
GP Thorpe 64* (93b 7x4) JP Crawley 17* (64b 1x4)
162.1 Jayasuriya to Thorpe, no run
162.2 Jayasuriya to Thorpe, one run
162.3 Jayasuriya to Crawley, FOUR, Crawley would take that any day - wide
outside the leg, swept away for four.
162.4 Jayasuriya to Crawley, no run, forward in defence.
162.5 Jayasuriya to Crawley, no run, goes forward, playing for the spin,
this one straightens, Crawley had no clue, hit on the front pad,
Sangakkara appeals.
162.6 Jayasuriya to Crawley, no run
End of over 163 (5 runs) England 483/4 (lead by 203 runs)
ST Jayasuriya 12-2-46-0 - Pavilion End
GP Thorpe 65* (95b 7x4) JP Crawley 21* (68b 2x4)
163.1 de Silva to Thorpe, no run, bowling around the wicket, played to
mid-wicket.
163.2 de Silva to Thorpe, no run
163.3 de Silva to Thorpe, OUT: drifting in, dances down the track and
tries to loft it over short mid-wicket, straight to the fielder,
Fernando dives forward and takes the catch.
England 483/5, Partnership of 51
GP Thorpe c Fernando b de Silva 65 (98b 7x4 0x6)
JP Crawley 21* (68b 2x4) PA de Silva 17.3-2-44-1
163.4 de Silva to Stewart, no run
163.5 de Silva to Stewart, no run
163.6 de Silva to Stewart, no run, wide outside the off, left alone.
End of over 164 (maiden) England 483/5 (lead by 203 runs)
PA de Silva 18-3-44-1 - Nursery End
JP Crawley 21* (68b 2x4) AJ Stewart 0* (3b)
164.1 Jayasuriya to Crawley, no run, darting in, Crawley does this too
well - defends.
164.2 Jayasuriya to Crawley, no run, bat and pad close together, inside
edge onto the pads, no silly point to take the catch, appeal for
lbw!
164.3 Jayasuriya to Crawley, no run, plays the confused-man's shot, the
sweep, not really looking at it, hit on the pad, loud shout,
umpire Harper is not interested.
164.4 Jayasuriya to Crawley, no run
164.5 Jayasuriya to Crawley, no run
164.6 Jayasuriya to Crawley, no run
End of over 165 (maiden) England 483/5 (lead by 203 runs)
ST Jayasuriya 13-3-46-0 - Pavilion End
AJ Stewart 0* (3b) JP Crawley 21* (74b 2x4)
That is tea on the final day.
We will be back shortly.
Match State: Tea - Day 5
Welcome back
165.1 de Silva to Stewart, no run, just outside the off, pushed in
defence.
165.2 de Silva to Stewart, no run, width outside the off, goes for the
big cover drive, can't find the gap.
165.3 de Silva to Stewart, no run, forward in defence.
165.4 de Silva to Stewart, no run, forward in defence.
165.5 de Silva to Stewart, no run, outside the off, left alone.
165.6 de Silva to Stewart, no run, allows the ball to hit the pad,
outside the line of off.
End of over 166 (maiden) England 483/5 (lead by 203 runs)
PA de Silva 19-4-44-1 - Nursery End
JP Crawley 21* (74b 2x4) AJ Stewart 0* (9b)
166.1 Jayasuriya to Crawley, one run, swept down to fine leg.
166.2 Jayasuriya to Stewart, no run, defended.
166.3 Jayasuriya to Stewart, no run, defended.
166.4 Jayasuriya to Stewart, no run, hit on the pad.
166.5 Jayasuriya to Stewart, no run, shout for lbw, ball missing leg
stump.
166.6 Jayasuriya to Stewart, no run
End of over 167 (1 run) England 484/5 (lead by 204 runs)
ST Jayasuriya 14-3-47-0 - Pavilion End
JP Crawley 22* (75b 2x4) AJ Stewart 0* (14b)
167.1 de Silva to Crawley, no run, short, outside the off, played to
covers.
167.2 de Silva to Crawley, no run, defended.
167.3 de Silva to Crawley, no run, wide outside the off, left alone.
167.4 de Silva to Crawley, no run, stretches forward to defened, gets an
edge, almost carried to short leg.
167.5 de Silva to Crawley, no run, defended.
167.6 de Silva to Crawley, no run, just outside the off, defended.
End of over 168 (maiden) England 484/5 (lead by 204 runs)
PA de Silva 20-5-44-1 - Nursery End
AJ Stewart 0* (14b) JP Crawley 22* (81b 2x4)
168.1 Jayasuriya to Stewart, no run
168.2 Jayasuriya to Stewart, no run
168.3 Jayasuriya to Stewart, two runs
168.4 Jayasuriya to Stewart, no run
168.5 Jayasuriya to Stewart, no run
168.6 Jayasuriya to Stewart, no run
End of over 169 (2 runs) England 486/5 (lead by 206 runs)
ST Jayasuriya 15-3-49-0 - Pavilion End
JP Crawley 22* (81b 2x4) AJ Stewart 2* (20b)
169.1 de Silva to Crawley, no run, outside the off,left alone.
169.2 de Silva to Crawley, no run, outside the off, plays at this one,
misses.
169.3 de Silva to Crawley, no run, well outside the off, left alone.
169.4 de Silva to Crawley, no run, defended.
169.5 de Silva to Crawley, no run, leans forward, defends.
169.6 de Silva to Crawley, no run, defends again, such un-inspiring
cricket.
End of over 170 (maiden) England 486/5 (lead by 206 runs)
PA de Silva 21-6-44-1 - Nursery End
AJ Stewart 2* (20b) JP Crawley 22* (87b 2x4)
170.1 Jayasuriya to Stewart, FOUR, outside leg, swept away for four.
170.2 Jayasuriya to Stewart, no run, defended.
170.3 Jayasuriya to Stewart, no run, defended.
170.4 Jayasuriya to Stewart, two runs, swept again, did not time it well,
just the couple of runs.
170.5 Jayasuriya to Stewart, no run, flat and quick, hit on the pad,
slipping down the leg.
170.6 Jayasuriya to Stewart, no run, bat and pad close together in
defence, no silly point, no short leg!
End of over 171 (6 runs) England 492/5 (lead by 212 runs)
ST Jayasuriya 16-3-55-0 - Pavilion End
JP Crawley 22* (87b 2x4) AJ Stewart 8* (26b 1x4)
171.1 de Silva to Crawley, one run, opens the face of the bat, runs it
down towards third-man
171.2 de Silva to Stewart, FOUR, fulltoss, put away through extra cover
for four, is Crawley watching this?
171.3 de Silva to Stewart, no run, tossed up, forward in defence.
171.4 de Silva to Stewart, no run, quicker delivery, forward in defence.
171.5 de Silva to Stewart, no run, wide outside the off, left alone.
171.6 de Silva to Stewart, one run, cracking shot through covers, there
is the sweeper, just the single.
End of over 172 (6 runs) England 498/5 (lead by 218 runs)
PA de Silva 22-6-50-1 - Nursery End
AJ Stewart 13* (31b 2x4) JP Crawley 23* (88b 2x4)
172.1 Jayasuriya to Stewart, no run
172.2 Jayasuriya to Stewart, no run
172.3 Jayasuriya to Stewart, one run, eased away through mid-wicket
172.4 Jayasuriya to Crawley, no run, well tossed up, could have put that
away anywhere he chose to, picks the spot, hits is straight to the
man at mid-wicket.
172.5 Jayasuriya to Crawley, no run, rapped on the front pad, appeal for
lbw, umpire Harper gives it a think - leaves it as it is.
172.6 Jayasuriya to Crawley, one run, pushed to the off side, takes a
quick single, that is the 500 on the board.
End of over 173 (2 runs) England 500/5 (lead by 220 runs)
ST Jayasuriya 17-3-57-0 - Pavilion End
JP Crawley 24* (91b 2x4) AJ Stewart 14* (34b 2x4)
173.1 de Silva to Crawley, no run
173.2 de Silva to Crawley, no run, loud shout for caught behind, not out
173.3 de Silva to Crawley, no run, defended.
Crowd demanding for some action - they are getting very restless.
173.4 de Silva to Crawley, no run, defended.
173.5 de Silva to Crawley, no run, defended
173.6 de Silva to Crawley, FOUR, sweeps this one from outside the off,
down to long leg fence for four.
End of over 174 (4 runs) England 504/5 (lead by 224 runs)
PA de Silva 23-6-54-1 - Nursery End
AJ Stewart 14* (34b 2x4) JP Crawley 28* (97b 3x4)
174.1 Jayasuriya to Stewart, one run, played through mid-wicket.
174.2 Jayasuriya to Crawley, no run, can't beat short fine leg.
174.3 Jayasuriya to Crawley, no run, goes for another sweep, better luck
next time, mistimes completely.
174.4 Jayasuriya to Crawley, no run, on the pads, does not sweep, turns
it around to Jayasuriya at short fine leg, Stewart almost run out
at the bowler's end.
174.5 Jayasuriya to Crawley, one run, tucked away to deep square leg.
174.6 Jayasuriya to Stewart, no run, played back to the bowler.
End of over 175 (2 runs) England 506/5 (lead by 226 runs)
ST Jayasuriya 18-3-59-0 - Pavilion End
JP Crawley 29* (101b 3x4) AJ Stewart 15* (36b 2x4)
175.1 de Silva to Crawley, no run, outside the off, looks to cut, chops
it down safely.
175.2 de Silva to Crawley, no run, outside the off, left alone.
175.3 de Silva to Crawley, no run, defended. Crawley just doesn't want to
take the chances and possibly get out, playing to retain his place
in the team.
175.4 de Silva to Crawley, no run, beaten outside the off.
175.5 de Silva to Crawley, no run, defended.
175.6 de Silva to Crawley, no run, defended.
End of over 176 (maiden) England 506/5 (lead by 226 runs)
PA de Silva 24-7-54-1 - Nursery End
AJ Stewart 15* (36b 2x4) JP Crawley 29* (107b 3x4)
176.1 Jayasuriya to Stewart, no run
176.2 Jayasuriya to Stewart, no run
176.3 Jayasuriya to Stewart, no run, drifting in, pads up to it,
dangerous thing to do, loud appeal, Harper in yoga mode, struggles
to shake his head to suggest not out.
176.4 Jayasuriya to Stewart, no run
176.5 Jayasuriya to Stewart, two runs, swept around the corner
176.6 Jayasuriya to Stewart, no run
End of over 177 (2 runs) England 508/5 (lead by 228 runs)
ST Jayasuriya 19-3-61-0 - Pavilion End
JP Crawley 29* (107b 3x4) AJ Stewart 17* (42b 2x4)
177.1 de Silva to Crawley, no run
177.2 de Silva to Crawley, no run, defended.
177.3 de Silva to Crawley, one run, played through mid-wicket.
177.4 de Silva to Stewart, one run, cracking shot, straight to the man at
cover fence.
177.5 de Silva to Crawley, no run, played to covers.
177.6 de Silva to Crawley, FOUR, Crawley wakes up now, sees a fulltoss,
drives it effortlessly through extra cover for four.
End of over 178 (6 runs) England 514/5 (lead by 234 runs)
PA de Silva 25-7-60-1 - Nursery End
AJ Stewart 18* (43b 2x4) JP Crawley 34* (112b 4x4)
If there was a provision to call off the match, both the teams
would have done so - first thing in the morning. This is not good
advertisement for Test cricket - defensive bowling, defensive
batting.
178.1 Jayasuriya to Stewart, one run, pushed through the on side.
178.2 Jayasuriya to Crawley, no run, loud shout for lbw, going for the
sweep, that would have hit middle stump, Harper has decided not to
give decisions... can't get anything better than this one, it was
hitting middle stump.
178.3 Jayasuriya to Crawley, no run, forward in defence, hit on the pad,
appeals, not out.
178.4 Jayasuriya to Crawley, no run, played to short fine leg.
178.5 Jayasuriya to Crawley, no run
178.6 Jayasuriya to Crawley, no run
End of over 179 (1 run) England 515/5 (lead by 235 runs)
ST Jayasuriya 20-3-62-0 - Pavilion End
AJ Stewart 19* (44b 2x4) JP Crawley 34* (117b 4x4)
179.1 de Silva to Stewart, no run
179.2 de Silva to Stewart, no run
179.3 de Silva to Stewart, no run
179.4 de Silva to Stewart, no run
179.5 de Silva to Stewart, one run
179.6 de Silva to Crawley, no run
End of over 180 (1 run) England 516/5 (lead by 236 runs)
PA de Silva 26-7-61-1 - Nursery End
AJ Stewart 20* (49b 2x4) JP Crawley 34* (118b 4x4)
The umpires are having a chat, a very animated conversation -
Harper shaking his head vigorously.
Maybe Venkataraghavan wanted to know - could we have an early
finish mate?
180.1 Jayasuriya to Stewart, no run, defended
180.2 Jayasuriya to Stewart, no run, defended
180.3 Jayasuriya to Stewart, no run, defended
180.4 Jayasuriya to Stewart, no run, defended
180.5 Jayasuriya to Stewart, no run, defended
180.6 Jayasuriya to Stewart, no run, defended
End of over 181 (maiden) England 516/5 (lead by 236 runs)
ST Jayasuriya 21-4-62-0 - Pavilion End
JP Crawley 34* (118b 4x4) AJ Stewart 20* (55b 2x4)
181.1 de Silva to Crawley, no run, defended
181.2 de Silva to Crawley, no run, outside the off, left alone.
181.3 de Silva to Crawley, one run, flat and quick, played to deep wide
mid-on.
181.4 de Silva to Stewart, one run, played to mid-on
181.5 de Silva to Crawley, no run, sharp bounce, Sangakkara a bit late to
react, hits him.
181.6 de Silva to Crawley, no run, defended
End of over 182 (2 runs) England 518/5 (lead by 238 runs)
PA de Silva 27-7-63-1 - Nursery End
AJ Stewart 21* (56b 2x4) JP Crawley 35* (123b 4x4)
182.1 Jayasuriya to Stewart, one run, eased away through the on side.
182.2 Jayasuriya to Crawley, no run, forward in defence, this is so
painful - waiting for the end.
182.3 Jayasuriya to Crawley, no run, defended again.
182.4 Jayasuriya to Crawley, one run, played behind deep square leg
182.5 Jayasuriya to Stewart, one run
182.6 Jayasuriya to Crawley, no run, defended.
End of over 183 (3 runs) England 521/5 (lead by 241 runs)
ST Jayasuriya 22-4-65-0 - Pavilion End
AJ Stewart 22* (58b 2x4) JP Crawley 37* (127b 4x4)
Voila! Russel Arnold
183.1 Arnold to Stewart, no run, played to square leg.
183.2 Arnold to Stewart, one run, quicker delivery, played to mid-wicket
for a single.
183.3 Arnold to Crawley, no run, well tossed up, technically sound
forward defensive shot.
183.4 Arnold to Crawley, no run, does it again - defends.
183.5 Arnold to Crawley, no run, pushed to short mid-wicket
183.6 Arnold to Crawley, one run, driven down the ground to long on.
End of over 184 (2 runs) England 523/5 (lead by 243 runs)
RP Arnold 1-0-2-0 - Nursery End
JP Crawley 38* (131b 4x4) AJ Stewart 23* (60b 2x4)
184.1 Jayasuriya to Crawley, no run
184.2 Jayasuriya to Crawley, one run
184.3 Jayasuriya to Stewart, no run
184.4 Jayasuriya to Stewart, no run
184.5 Jayasuriya to Stewart, no run
184.6 Jayasuriya to Stewart, no run
End of over 185 (1 run) England 524/5 (lead by 244 runs)
ST Jayasuriya 23-4-66-0 - Pavilion End
JP Crawley 39* (134b 4x4) AJ Stewart 23* (63b 2x4)
185.1 Arnold to Crawley, no run
185.2 Arnold to Crawley, no run, defended again - Sangakkara shouts -
bowling Arnie!
185.3 Arnold to Crawley, no run, and the sequence continues.
185.4 Arnold to Crawley, no run, defended again.
185.5 Arnold to Crawley, no run, defended.
185.6 Arnold to Crawley, no run, played to square leg.
End of over 186 (maiden) England 524/5 (lead by 244 runs)
RP Arnold 2-1-2-0 - Nursery End
AJ Stewart 23* (63b 2x4) JP Crawley 39* (140b 4x4)
186.1 Jayasuriya to Stewart, no run, forward in defence.
186.2 Jayasuriya to Stewart, no run, defended again.
186.3 Jayasuriya to Stewart, no run, defended again.
186.4 Jayasuriya to Stewart, no run, defended, even Jayasuriya has a
laugh.
186.5 Jayasuriya to Stewart, no run, tossed up, defended again.
186.6 Jayasuriya to Stewart, no run, tossed up, defended again.
End of over 187 (maiden) England 524/5 (lead by 244 runs)
ST Jayasuriya 24-5-66-0 - Pavilion End
JP Crawley 39* (140b 4x4) AJ Stewart 23* (69b 2x4)
Match State: Drinks
Drinks taken here at Lord's. Do they really need one?
187.1 Arnold to Crawley, one run, swept around the corner
187.2 Arnold to Stewart, no run, defended.
187.3 Arnold to Stewart, no run, pushed to mid-on.
187.4 Arnold to Stewart, one run, fulltoss, pushed to deep mid-wicket.
187.5 Arnold to Crawley, one run, swept again.
187.6 Arnold to Stewart, no run
End of over 188 (3 runs) England 527/5 (lead by 247 runs)
RP Arnold 3-1-5-0 - Nursery End
JP Crawley 41* (142b 4x4) AJ Stewart 24* (73b 2x4)
188.1 Jayasuriya to Crawley, no run
188.2 Jayasuriya to Crawley, no run
188.3 Jayasuriya to Crawley, no run
188.4 Jayasuriya to Crawley, no run
188.5 Jayasuriya to Crawley, no run
188.6 Jayasuriya to Crawley, no run
End of over 189 (maiden) England 527/5 (lead by 247 runs)
ST Jayasuriya 25-6-66-0 - Pavilion End
AJ Stewart 24* (73b 2x4) JP Crawley 41* (148b 4x4)
189.1 Arnold to Stewart, two runs, outside the off, played down to third-
man. lazy running between the wickets - saving energy perhaps.
189.2 Arnold to Stewart, no run, defended
189.3 Arnold to Stewart, no run, pushed to mid-on.
189.4 Arnold to Stewart, no run, well flighted delivery, just outside the
off, stretches forward and defends.
189.5 Arnold to Stewart, no run, almost a fulltoss, too keen to defend
it, boos from the crowd.
189.6 Arnold to Stewart, no run, forward in defence.
End of over 190 (2 runs) England 529/5 (lead by 249 runs)
RP Arnold 4-1-7-0 - Nursery End
JP Crawley 41* (148b 4x4) AJ Stewart 26* (79b 2x4)
Tillakaratne to bowl now
190.1 Tillakaratne to Crawley, no run, long hop, pushed to short fine leg
190.2 Tillakaratne to Crawley, no run, defended
190.3 Tillakaratne to Crawley, no run, defended
190.4 Tillakaratne to Crawley, no run
190.5 Tillakaratne to Crawley, no run
190.6 Tillakaratne to Crawley, no run
End of over 191 (maiden) England 529/5 (lead by 249 runs)
HP Tillakaratne 1-1-0-0 - Pavilion End
AJ Stewart 26* (79b 2x4) JP Crawley 41* (154b 4x4)
Nasser Hussain has declared the innings.
Match State: Innings Break
Sri Lanka will have to bat.
Back in a short while.
We have the umps coming out for a 10 over session followed by the
players, Eng will be looking to jiffy up a few wickets tonight
Atapattu and Sangakkara to open
0.1 Caddick to Atapattu, no run, defends off the backfoot
0.2 Caddick to Atapattu, no run, left alone
0.3 Caddick to Atapattu, no run, hops back and defends to covers
0.4 Caddick to Atapattu, no run, good sharp and short ball, makes him
fold up to defend to leg
0.5 Caddick to Atapattu, no run, shorter ball outside off, guides it to
gully
Still bright sun out at Lord's
0.6 Caddick to Atapattu, no run, outside off and he has nothing to do
with it
End of over 1 (maiden) Sri Lanka 0/0 (250 more runs req)
AR Caddick 1-1-0-0 - Pavilion End
KC Sangakkara 0* (0b) MS Atapattu 0* (6b)
Flintoff has been invited to bowl
1.1 Flintoff to Sangakkara, legbye: two runs
1.2 Flintoff to Sangakkara, no run
1.3 Flintoff to Sangakkara, no run
1.4 Flintoff to Sangakkara, (noball) no run
1.4 Flintoff to Sangakkara, no run
1.5 Flintoff to Sangakkara, (noball) no run
1.5 Flintoff to Sangakkara, no run
1.6 Flintoff to Sangakkara, no run
End of over 2 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 4/0 (246 more runs req)
A Flintoff 1-0-2-0 (2nb) - Nursery End
MS Atapattu 0* (6b) KC Sangakkara 0* (8b)
2.1 Caddick to Atapattu, no run, defends
2.2 Caddick to Atapattu, no run, a bouncer, nicely evaded
2.3 Caddick to Atapattu, no run, outside off, generating good pace
outside off and left alone
2.4 Caddick to Atapattu, no run, covers up the off stump and defends
off the backfoot
2.5 Caddick to Atapattu, no run, another 'effort' ball, a bouncer and
he ducks to avoid it
2.6 Caddick to Atapattu, two runs, tucked away to fine leg, ball was on
the middle and leg line
End of over 3 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 6/0 (244 more runs req)
AR Caddick 2-1-2-0 - Pavilion End
KC Sangakkara 0* (8b) MS Atapattu 2* (12b)
3.1 Flintoff to Sangakkara, no run, short ball, hops and defends to
make crawley do a fine save at short leg
3.2 Flintoff to Sangakkara, no run, again a short ball, hops back to
prod it into the covers
3.3 Flintoff to Sangakkara, no run, on off stump, defended to the off
3.4 Flintoff to Sangakkara, (noball) no run, another one
3.4 Flintoff to Sangakkara, (noball) no run, and another, putting so
much effort
3.4 Flintoff to Sangakkara, no run, just a tad outside leg, left alone
3.5 Flintoff to Sangakkara, no run, defends a shortish ball to leg
3.6 Flintoff to Sangakkara, no run, angles to the off and is fended to
short cover
End of over 4 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 8/0 (242 more runs req)
A Flintoff 2-0-4-0 (4nb) - Nursery End
MS Atapattu 2* (12b) KC Sangakkara 0* (16b)
4.1 Caddick to Atapattu, no run, back of a length, rising delivery,
defended.
4.2 Caddick to Atapattu, no run, rising delivery, fended down with much
ease.
4.3 Caddick to Atapattu, no run, gets perfectly in line with this one,
defends.
4.4 Caddick to Atapattu, no run
4.5 Caddick to Atapattu, three runs, eased away through mid-on, Butcher
has to do a lot of running, it is a teaser - ball not going over
the ropes, Butcher has to run and fetch it, three runs.
4.6 Caddick to Sangakkara, no run, defended
End of over 5 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 11/0 (239 more runs req)
AR Caddick 3-1-5-0 - Pavilion End
MS Atapattu 5* (17b) KC Sangakkara 0* (17b)
5.1 Flintoff to Atapattu, no run, rising delivery, defended
5.2 Flintoff to Atapattu, no run, gets behind the line and defends.
5.3 Flintoff to Atapattu, (noball) no run, yorker, the sand-shoe-
crusher, shuffles a bit, hit on the pad
5.3 Flintoff to Atapattu, no run, defends again
5.4 Flintoff to Atapattu, no run, good swinging yorker! well dug out.
5.5 Flintoff to Atapattu, no run, through to the keeper.
5.6 Flintoff to Atapattu, one run, short, rising delivery, pushed
through the off side.
End of over 6 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 13/0 (237 more runs req)
A Flintoff 3-0-6-0 (5nb) - Nursery End
MS Atapattu 6* (24b) KC Sangakkara 0* (17b)
6.1 Caddick to Atapattu, no run, defended to Crawley at forward short
leg, flicks the ball onto the stumps.
6.2 Caddick to Atapattu, no run, gets right behind the line and
defends.
6.3 Caddick to Atapattu, no run, played to square leg.
A lot of clapping going on here, even the English players joining
in. There was no such spirit while they were batting today.
6.4 Caddick to Atapattu, no run, defended again.
6.5 Caddick to Atapattu, no run, short rising delivery, fended down.
6.6 Caddick to Atapattu, bye: one run, bouncer! ducks under it.
End of over 7 (1 run, maiden) Sri Lanka 14/0 (236 more runs req)
AR Caddick 4-2-5-0 - Pavilion End
MS Atapattu 6* (30b) KC Sangakkara 0* (17b)
7.1 Flintoff to Atapattu, no run
7.2 Flintoff to Atapattu, no run
7.3 Flintoff to Atapattu, no run
7.4 Flintoff to Atapattu, (noball) no run
7.4 Flintoff to Atapattu, one run
7.5 Flintoff to Sangakkara, no run
7.6 Flintoff to Sangakkara, no run
End of over 8 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 16/0 (234 more runs req)
A Flintoff 4-0-8-0 (6nb) - Nursery End
MS Atapattu 7* (35b) KC Sangakkara 0* (19b)
8.1 Caddick to Atapattu, OUT: flicks it in the air, straight into the
hands of Butcher at backward square
Sri Lanka 16/1, Partnership of 16
MS Atapattu c Butcher b Caddick 7 (36b 0x4 0x6)
KC Sangakkara 0* (19b) AR Caddick 4.1-2-5-1
Mahela Jayawardene comes out to bat
8.2 Caddick to Jayawardene, bye: FOUR, extremely fast delivery, it just
took off, a bouncer, beats Stewart too, would have gone twice his
height, four byes
8.3 Caddick to Jayawardene, one run
8.4 Caddick to Sangakkara, no run, nasty bouncer, fends it down.
8.5 Caddick to Sangakkara, no run, rising delivery, fended down again
8.6 Caddick to Sangakkara, no run, pushed to mid-off
End of over 9 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 21/1 (229 more runs req)
AR Caddick 5-2-6-1 - Pavilion End
DPMD Jayawardene 1* (2b) KC Sangakkara 0* (22b)
9.1 Flintoff to Jayawardene, no run, outside the off, left alone.
9.2 Flintoff to Jayawardene, no run, that was quick, kicking up too.
Jayawardene in all kinds of trouble.
9.3 Flintoff to Jayawardene, no run, bangs it in short, defended
9.4 Flintoff to Jayawardene, two runs, yorker, well dug out towards
mid-on.
9.5 Flintoff to Jayawardene, no run, well outside the off,left alone.
Should be the final ball of the day.
9.6 Flintoff to Jayawardene, (noball) FOUR, short and outside the off,
cut away for four!
9.6 Flintoff to Jayawardene, three runs, outside the off, played down
to third-man for three runs.
End of over 10 (10 runs) Sri Lanka 31/1 (219 more runs req)
A Flintoff 5-0-18-0 (7nb) - Nursery End
DPMD Jayawardene 10* (9b 1x4) KC Sangakkara 0* (22b)
Play goes on...
10.1 Caddick to Jayawardene, one run
10.2 Caddick to Sangakkara, no run, rising delivery, defended.
10.3 Caddick to Sangakkara, no run, bouncer! ducks under it
10.4 Caddick to Sangakkara, no run, defended.
10.5 Caddick to Sangakkara, no run
10.6 Caddick to Sangakkara, two runs
End of over 11 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 34/1 (216 more runs req)
AR Caddick 6-2-9-1 - Pavilion End
DPMD Jayawardene 11* (10b 1x4) KC Sangakkara 2* (27b)
11.1 Hoggard to Jayawardene, no run, defended
11.2 Hoggard to Jayawardene, no run, bouncer, ducks under it
11.3 Hoggard to Jayawardene, two runs, worked away through the on side
11.4 Hoggard to Jayawardene, one run, tucked around the corner
11.5 Hoggard to Sangakkara, FOUR, pulled away fiercely for four
11.6 Hoggard to Sangakkara, no run, left alone outside the off.
End of over 12 (7 runs) Sri Lanka 41/1 (209 more runs req)
MJ Hoggard 1-0-7-0 - Nursery End
DPMD Jayawardene 14* (14b 1x4) KC Sangakkara 6* (29b 1x4)
12.1 Caddick to Jayawardene, no run, defended.
12.2 Caddick to Jayawardene, no run, defended.
12.3 Caddick to Jayawardene, no run, pushed to covers.
12.4 Caddick to Jayawardene, no run, defended
12.5 Caddick to Jayawardene, no run, left alone.
12.6 Caddick to Jayawardene, (noball) no run, to add to the excitement -
a no ball now.
12.6 Caddick to Jayawardene, no run, nasty, rising delivery, fended
down.
End of over 13 (1 run) Sri Lanka 42/1 (208 more runs req)
AR Caddick 7-2-10-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
KC Sangakkara 6* (29b 1x4) DPMD Jayawardene 14* (21b 1x4)
That is that here at Lord's.
The stumps are drawn out. Finally, the game is over.
The final day's game was at best dull - both the teams relying on
the safety of defence.
Right from the start of the day, the field was well spread out, Sri
Lanka showed no urgency to take a few wickets and to put pressure
on England.
On their part, England made it more difficult for the spectators -
there were long periods of strokless batting.
The only highlight of the day was yet another shocking decision by
umpire Daryl Harper, carrying on with is poor form - giving
Hussain out lbw, when he was clearly not out.
But, then, it never really mattered. Thorpe played a few good shots
in making a half century. Butcher went on to complete his Test
hundred.
Man of the Match: Marvan Atapattu.
The next Test match will be played at Edgbaston - 30th May,
Thursday.
Do join us then. Thanks for your company. Cheers!