Match State: Match start scheduled for 9.30am local time (7.30am GMT)
Good morning to all from Zimbabwe where the home team take on Sri
Lanka in the 5th ODI
Sri Lanka looking for the win to keep them in 4th position of the
ICC ODI table
Zimbabwe youngsters looking to up their experience and in reality
not the best chance of a win, but a performance like the 1st ODI
could get them close
Sri Lanka have won the toss and will bat
The good news from the ground is that the players dispute has been
resolved and all players will return to practice tomorrow and will
be available for the test series
Great news that for Zimbabwian cricket as well as for world cricket
So you have heard the news first on Wisden Cricinfo live coverage
lets get on with this game
Hondo to start to Jayanath
0.1 Hondo to Jayantha, no run, starts on line and length, going away
outside off, left alone
0.2 Hondo to Jayantha, no run, outside off, back of a length, bit slow
off the pitch, pushed at it from the crease, beaten off the pitch
Same pitch being used that they played on in the 4th ODI
0.3 Hondo to Jayantha, no run, left alone outside off, good seam angle
goes away from the right hander
0.4 Hondo to Jayantha, no run, gets well forward and across, defends
towards cover
2 slips the close fielders, backward point, cover mid off, mid on
and mid wicket in attacking positions
0.5 Hondo to Jayantha, no run, left alone outside off
0.6 Hondo to Jayantha, no run, line and length, angled in, can just
shuffle forward and defends down the pitch
End of over 1 (maiden) Sri Lanka 0/0 (RR: 0.00)
DT Hondo 1-1-0-0
MS Atapattu 0* (0b) WS Jayantha 0* (6b)
1.1 Panyangara to Atapattu, no run, line and length, gets forward,
defends
1.2 Panyangara to Atapattu, no run, gets well forward and across, ball
comes back at him, inside edge rolls away down the pitch
1.3 Panyangara to Atapattu, no run, left alone outside off, going away
from the bat, left alone
1.4 Panyangara to Atapattu, no run, outside off, gets forward, on the
drive, ball moves away, beats the edge, great bowling
1.5 Panyangara to Atapattu, wide: no run, outside off, goes away even
more, strict umpiring, calls it wide, but rightly so
1.5 Panyangara to Atapattu, no run, angled in, at the legs,
straightens, squares Marvin up, near leading edge down the center
of the pitch
1.6 Panyangara to Atapattu, three runs, outside off, drives, in the
air, not timed but gets wide of backward point wh0o hauls it in
End of over 2 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 4/0 (RR: 2.00)
T Panyangara 1-0-4-0 (1w) - Club House End
MS Atapattu 3* (6b) WS Jayantha 0* (6b)
Mistake from me in the comms, Sri Lanka need to win to stay 3rd in
the ICC table
2.1 Hondo to Atapattu, no run, left alone outside off, gets back, keeps
the bat high on the shoulder as he leaves
2.2 Hondo to Atapattu, one run, on the back foot, just on the off,
gently punches to the off, cover to his left, diving to keep it to
one
2.3 Hondo to Jayantha, no run, on the back foot, plays from line to the
off
2.4 Hondo to Jayantha, no run, left alone outside off, good channel and
line, going away on the swing, no shot played
2.5 Hondo to Jayantha, no run, leg stump line, swings back, looking to
work it to the on side and once again a near leading edge back to
the bowler
2.6 Hondo to Jayantha, wide: no run, leg side wide, lost that one
trying to get something out of the pitch coming through a bit slow
2.6 Hondo to Jayantha, no run, leg stump line, back of a length, gets
forward and dabs it to the on side
End of over 3 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 6/0 (RR: 2.00)
DT Hondo 2-1-2-0 (1w) - City End
MS Atapattu 4* (8b) WS Jayantha 0* (10b)
3.1 Panyangara to Atapattu, two runs, outside off, back cutting, plays
late, pushes the 3rd man and good running as they come back for
two
3.2 Panyangara to Atapattu, wide: no run, too wide outside off, that
one started wide and stayed there
3.2 Panyangara to Atapattu, FOUR, outside off, bit full, drives on the
width, flies off the bat just forward of backward point, stayed
along the grass all the way
3.3 Panyangara to Atapattu, no run, outside off, plays then pulls the
bat away leaving, Taibu gets excited appealing
3.4 Panyangara to Atapattu, no run, does play at this one as it leaves
him off the pitch, beaten
3.5 Panyangara to Atapattu, no run, gets forward, stroked drive to the
off, full face of the bat, no reward as backward point fields
3.6 Panyangara to Atapattu, no run, left alone outside off, just too
wide to play at and just wide enough to be legal
End of over 4 (7 runs) Sri Lanka 13/0 (RR: 3.25)
T Panyangara 2-0-11-0 (2w) - Club House End
WS Jayantha 0* (10b) MS Atapattu 10* (14b 1x4)
4.1 Hondo to Jayantha, no run, angled into the legs, cramps him up a
bit, but defends well to the on side where mid wicket keeps them
honest
4.2 Hondo to Jayantha, FOUR, too full, gets forward and a well timed
straight drive beats the bowlers foot and a diving Nkala at mid on
4.3 Hondo to Jayantha, no run, gets forward, batting just out the
crease, gets a good ball, defeneds with the outside half of the
bat to the off
4.4 Hondo to Jayantha, FOUR, outside off, great timing as he drives the
half volley past the short cover, extra cover tried to get to it
but the ball flies past him
4.5 Hondo to Jayantha, no run, at the legs again, gets forward, drops
the bat on it defending to forward square leg
4.6 Hondo to Jayantha, OUT: outside off, drives again, in the air,
extra cover diving to his right takes a good catch
Sri Lanka 21/1, Partnership of 21
WS Jayantha c Mupariwa b Hondo 8 (16b 2x4 0x6)
End of over 5 (8 runs) Sri Lanka 21/1 (RR: 4.20)
DT Hondo 3-1-10-1 (1w) - City End
MS Atapattu 10* (14b 1x4)
5.1 Panyangara to Atapattu, no run, line and length, Marvin gets
forward, ball nips back, inside edge saves him a huge lbw appeal
5.2 Panyangara to Atapattu, no run, too short, width, gets back and
cracks the cut straight and on the bounce to backward point
5.3 Panyangara to Atapattu, no run, fuller ball, slight width, on the
drive, squirts out square to backward poinmt, fumble on the
bounce, no run taken though
5.4 Panyangara to Atapattu, no run, line and length, gets the solid
forward defence to the off
5.5 Panyangara to Atapattu, no run, line and length and another solid
forward defence
5.6 Panyangara to Atapattu, no run, gets half forward on the front
foot, still in the crease, ball nips back again, inside edge, high
into the pad
End of over 6 (maiden) Sri Lanka 21/1 (RR: 3.50)
T Panyangara 3-1-11-0 (2w) - Club House End
DPMD Jayawardene 0* (0b) MS Atapattu 10* (20b 1x4)
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TV called for a run out, looks ok for Sri Lanka
6.1 Hondo to Jayawardene, two runs, leg stump line, gets forward,
glanced fine, pushes the fine leg player, good return on the
bounce, Jayawardene just beats the throw
6.2 Hondo to Jayawardene, no run, left alone outside off, good seam as
it goes away
6.3 Hondo to Jayawardene, no run, yorker fired in, dug out to the off
side
6.4 Hondo to Jayawardene, legbye: FOUR, leg side, flicks, beats the bat
as the ball drifts away, clips the pad, Taibu dives, can not get
to it
6.5 Hondo to Jayawardene, no run, just on the off, defends from the
front foot, "Nice Dougie" is the call from behind the wickets
6.6 Hondo to Jayawardene, wide: no run, outside off. gets forward
cutting firmly, plays under it, but was very wide and called
6.6 Hondo to Jayawardene, no run, fullish ball, forward, gently stroked
down the pitch for mid off to collect
End of over 7 (7 runs) Sri Lanka 28/1 (RR: 4.00)
DT Hondo 4-1-13-1 (2w) - City End
MS Atapattu 10* (20b 1x4) DPMD Jayawardene 2* (6b)
Not the biggest crowd in, but they are enjoying this good start by
the young Zimbabweans
7.1 Panyangara to Atapattu, wide: no run, outside off, left alone,
bowler not happy with his line
7.1 Panyangara to Atapattu, no run, better line and length, gets the
respect, defends down the off side
7.2 Panyangara to Atapattu, no run, on the back foot, just on the off,
firmly punches into the covers
7.3 Panyangara to Atapattu, no run, gets well forward, ball nips into
the pad, appeals, good call from Robinson, hit outside the line
7.4 Panyangara to Atapattu, no run, gets forward, nips back, goes
inside and between bat and pad, clips the leg, appeals from behind
the stumps, good call Mr Robinson
7.5 Panyangara to Atapattu, no run, gets back to one on the off anf
back of a length, gets the middle of the bat to the off
7.6 Panyangara to Atapattu, no run, gets forward driving, again he is
beaten, inside edge squirts to the on side
End of over 8 (1 run) Sri Lanka 29/1 (RR: 3.62)
T Panyangara 4-1-12-0 (3w) - Club House End
DPMD Jayawardene 2* (6b) MS Atapattu 10* (26b 1x4)
8.1 Hondo to Jayawardene, no run, gets forward, on line and length,
slower ball, pushes through, pops it back down the pitch, Hondo
just to wide to get a hand to it, gets fingers on it, deflects
towards the stumps, just misses, and nearly a double play
8.2 Hondo to Jayawardene, wide: no run, outside off, goes away through
the air and off the pitch
8.2 Hondo to Jayawardene, no run, line and length, gets forward,
defends to the on side
8.3 Hondo to Jayawardene, one run, gets forward on the leg side, nudges
just forward of mid wicket area, good calling and running gets
them an easy run
8.4 Hondo to Atapattu, one run, leg stump line, playing from the
crease, leaning to the off, clips towards long leg
8.5 Hondo to Jayawardene, no run, left alone outside off, back in that
channel again
8.6 Hondo to Jayawardene, one run, leg stump line, no swing back as
Jaya works it on the glance towards fine leg
End of over 9 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 33/1 (RR: 3.67)
DT Hondo 5-1-17-1 (3w) - City End
DPMD Jayawardene 4* (11b) MS Atapattu 11* (27b 1x4)
the weather is perfect for cricket with hardly a cloud in the sky,
but once again a poor crowd in
9.1 Panyangara to Jayawardene, no run, on line and length, forward
defending
9.2 Panyangara to Jayawardene, FOUR, down the pitch, gets to the pitch,
lofted down the line, goes over the mid on, one two three bounces
over the rope
9.3 Panyangara to Jayawardene, one run, outside off, back of a length,
waits and cuts late, runs it down to 3rd man
9.4 Panyangara to Atapattu, one run, leg side, gets forward, worked
behind square from the crease, fine leg does well to keep them to
one
9.5 Panyangara to Jayawardene, no run, back of a length, on line and
angling in, gets back defends to the covers
9.6 Panyangara to Jayawardene, no run, gets forward to the straight
one, looking to work it to the on side, squared up a bit, defends
down the pitch
End of over 10 (6 runs) Sri Lanka 39/1 (RR: 3.90)
T Panyangara 5-1-18-0 (3w) - Club House End
MS Atapattu 12* (28b 1x4) DPMD Jayawardene 9* (16b 1x4)
Good first 10 overs for Zimbabwe, 39/1, and if it was not for the
10 extras would have been even better for the youngsters
10.1 Hondo to Atapattu, one run, on line, shortish, gets back and worked
off the ribs behind sqaure leg who chases hard
10.2 Hondo to Jayawardene, two runs, outside off, shortish, cuts late
wide of gully, 3rd man racing around saves the four
10.3 Hondo to Jayawardene, no run, slower ball, running the fingers over
the seam, well picked up as he defends from the front foot
10.4 Hondo to Jayawardene, one run, full, on the leg stump, almost a
yorker but well dug out on the crease just wide of mid on getting
across to cut it off
10.5 Hondo to Atapattu, no run, outside off, short, cuts firmly to
ground and point
10.6 Hondo to Atapattu, no run, left alone outside off, no movement that
time, seam a bit scrambled as it comes out of the hand
End of over 11 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 43/1 (RR: 3.91)
DT Hondo 6-1-21-1 (3w) - City End
DPMD Jayawardene 12* (19b 1x4) MS Atapattu 13* (31b 1x4)
Mupariwa comes into the attack
11.1 Mupariwa to Jayawardene, one run, medium pacer gets it outside off,
back, chops guiding to 3rd man
11.2 Mupariwa to Atapattu, no run, gets a bit of inswing, draws the
batsman forward defending
11.3 Mupariwa to Atapattu, one run, outside off, width and full, slashes
the drive at it, not timed, gets bat on it, rolling away to 3rd
man
11.4 Mupariwa to Jayawardene, no run, outside off, swings in, great
ball, beats the edge on the drive
11.5 Mupariwa to Jayawardene, wide: no run, thats is short and way
outside the legal lines, no need to chase that
11.5 Mupariwa to Jayawardene, two runs, outside off, bit short, cuts
behind point, 3rd man has some work to do
11.6 Mupariwa to Jayawardene, no run, slower ball, drifts in, caught on
the front foot, has to adjust playing to the on side from in front
of the pad
End of over 12 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 48/1 (RR: 4.00)
T Mupariwa 1-0-5-0 (1w) - Club House End
MS Atapattu 14* (33b 1x4) DPMD Jayawardene 15* (23b 1x4)
Panyangara changes ends
12.1 Panyangara to Atapattu, no run, outside off, no real pace in the
pitch, left alone
12.2 Panyangara to Atapattu, three runs, short, gets back to pull,
almost a top edge, safely over square leg, but a false shot, long
leg round to collect
12.3 Panyangara to Jayawardene, no run, outside off, slashes the cut at
it, beaten
12.4 Panyangara to Jayawardene, two runs, leg stump, clips along the
ground past mid wicket, lots of right hand in the shot, drags it
into the gapp
12.5 Panyangara to Jayawardene, one run, outside off, gets forward, all
defensive, ball stays on the pitch as they scampper through for
the cheeky run
12.6 Panyangara to Atapattu, one run, full, late swing bu well
controlled off the bat pushing forward of mid on for the quick but
easy run
End of over 13 (7 runs) Sri Lanka 55/1 (RR: 4.23)
T Panyangara 6-1-25-0 (3w) - City End
MS Atapattu 18* (36b 1x4) DPMD Jayawardene 18* (26b 1x4)
13.1 Mupariwa to Atapattu, no run, line and length, defends to the off
13.2 Mupariwa to Atapattu, FOUR, shot !!!; slower ball, holds back the
drive and then splits the cover and extra cover, nice timing takes
it to the rope
13.3 Mupariwa to Atapattu, two runs, outside off, full, drives, squirts
out square beating a square point
13.4 Mupariwa to Atapattu, no run, gets well forward and across, good
footwork as he defends to the off
13.5 Mupariwa to Atapattu, no run, outside off, drives, air moves, no
contact, beaten
13.6 Mupariwa to Atapattu, three runs, outside off, drives, not cleanly
off the bat, enough on it to take it close to the backward point
boundary, good running
End of over 14 (9 runs) Sri Lanka 64/1 (RR: 4.57)
T Mupariwa 2-0-14-0 (1w) - Club House End
MS Atapattu 27* (42b 2x4) DPMD Jayawardene 18* (26b 1x4)
14.1 Panyangara to Atapattu, no run, leg stump, well flicked off the
legs, straight at square leg
14.2 Panyangara to Atapattu, one run, leg side again, this time leans to
the off and helps it on the flick to long leg
14.3 Panyangara to Jayawardene, no run, left alone outside off, in the
channel going away off the pitch
Sri Lanka 50 in 56 minutes off 74 balls with 1x4
14.4 Panyangara to Jayawardene, no run, on the back foot, good line,
defends to the off
14.5 Panyangara to Jayawardene, FOUR, leg stump line, maybe just too
straight, strong shot as he times it flicking off the legs, runs
down the hill to deep backward square leg
14.6 Panyangara to Jayawardene, no run, false shot, gets back to pull
one that was not that short, gets in a tangle as it is too close
to him, beaten
End of over 15 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 69/1 (RR: 4.60)
T Panyangara 7-1-30-0 (3w) - City End
MS Atapattu 28* (44b 2x4) DPMD Jayawardene 22* (30b 2x4)
Nkala into the attack
15.1 Taibu to Atapattu, no run, starts with one swinging into the legs,
gets pad on it, rolls away to the on side
15.2 Taibu to Atapattu, two runs, leg side, sliding away further, leans
to the off as he helps it forward of long leg, pressure put on the
fielder brings the fumbles and the second run
15.3 Taibu to Atapattu, one run, outside off, forward, gently strokes
the drive to the insurance on the cover rope
15.4 Taibu to Jayawardene, no run, outside off, gets forward, pushes at
this one, beaten
15.5 Taibu to Jayawardene, no run, very wide, goes after it on the cut,
gully cuts it off
15.6 Taibu to Jayawardene, legbye: one run, starts straight, swings in
and across the bat, into the pad, loops away to leg gully area
End of over 16 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 73/1 (RR: 4.56)
T Taibu 1-0-3-0 - Club House End
DPMD Jayawardene 22* (33b 2x4) MS Atapattu 31* (47b 2x4)
Match State: Drinks
Stale mate at this stage, Zimbabwe containing the batsmen to a rr
of 4.56
The 50 partnership also came up in the over before drinks
Mupariwa on now
16.1 Mupariwa to Jayawardene, no run, forward, defends to the off
16.2 Mupariwa to Jayawardene, one run, too straight, gets forward,
worked with the wrists to deep forward square leg
16.3 Mupariwa to Atapattu, no run, leg side, falls away to the off,
flicks, noise, appeal from Taibu, but it was the pad
16.4 Mupariwa to Atapattu, no run, full, outside off, firmly driven, no
reward as cover fields
16.5 Mupariwa to Atapattu, one run, leg stump line, clipped off the toes
to deep forward square leg
16.6 Mupariwa to Jayawardene, no run, on line, very full, drives
straight into the ground and up into the bowlers hands
End of over 17 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 75/1 (RR: 4.41)
T Mupariwa 3-0-16-0 (1w) - City End
MS Atapattu 32* (50b 2x4) DPMD Jayawardene 23* (36b 2x4)
17.1 Nkala to Atapattu, one run
17.2 Nkala to Jayawardene, FOUR
17.3 Nkala to Jayawardene, no run
17.4 Nkala to Jayawardene, one run, outside off, back, runs it to 3rd
man
17.5 Nkala to Atapattu, no run, outside off, this gets up a bit, hits
high on the bat, down into the pad then to the off as he has to
get up on the toes
17.6 Nkala to Atapattu, wide: no run, thats a big leg side wide
17.6 Nkala to Atapattu, no run, on the off, back of a length, gets on
the back foot working it to the on side, mid wicket in quickly
End of over 18 (7 runs) Sri Lanka 82/1 (RR: 4.56)
ML Nkala 2-0-10-0 (1w) - Club House End
DPMD Jayawardene 28* (39b 3x4) MS Atapattu 33* (53b 2x4)
18.1 Mupariwa to Jayawardene, no run
18.2 Mupariwa to Jayawardene, no run, gets on the front foot defends to
the off
18.3 Mupariwa to Jayawardene, no run, line and length, gets forward,
pushes gently down the on side of the pitch, bowler jumps across
to field
18.4 Mupariwa to Jayawardene, one run, fuller ball, just on the off,
gets forward, plays late, angled to 3rd man
18.5 Mupariwa to Atapattu, two runs, leg stump, gets back standing up in
the crease, worked with the wrists to backward square leg
18.6 Mupariwa to Atapattu, one run, outside off, back, cuts firmly but
the cover sweeper at deep cover point cuts it off
End of over 19 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 86/1 (RR: 4.53)
T Mupariwa 4-0-20-0 (1w) - City End
MS Atapattu 36* (55b 2x4) DPMD Jayawardene 29* (43b 3x4)
19.1 Utseya to Atapattu, no run
19.2 Utseya to Atapattu, no run
19.3 Utseya to Atapattu, one run
19.4 Utseya to Jayawardene, three runs
19.5 Utseya to Atapattu, one run
19.6 Utseya to Jayawardene, two runs
End of over 20 (7 runs) Sri Lanka 93/1 (RR: 4.65)
P Utseya 1-0-7-0 - Club House End
MS Atapattu 38* (59b 2x4) DPMD Jayawardene 34* (45b 3x4)
20.1 Mupariwa to Atapattu, OUT: cuts, in the air, taken
Sri Lanka 93/2, Partnership of 72
MS Atapattu c Ebrahim b Mupariwa 38 (60b 2x4 0x6)
DPMD Jayawardene 34* (45b 3x4) T Mupariwa 4.1-0-20-1 (1w)
20.2 Mupariwa to Dilshan, two runs
20.3 Mupariwa to Dilshan, wide: no run
20.3 Mupariwa to Dilshan, no run
20.4 Mupariwa to Dilshan, FOUR, classic cover drive
20.5 Mupariwa to Dilshan, no run
20.6 Mupariwa to Dilshan, no run
End of over 21 (7 runs) Sri Lanka 100/2 (RR: 4.76)
T Mupariwa 5-0-27-1 (2w) - City End
DPMD Jayawardene 34* (45b 3x4) TM Dilshan 6* (5b 1x4)
21.1 Utseya to Jayawardene, one run, full, flighted, clips towards deep
mid wicket
21.2 Utseya to Dilshan, one run, well forward outside off, does turn
back sharply, off the bat squirting to the on side
21.3 Utseya to Jayawardene, one run, well forward, gently stroked
towards deep mid on
21.4 Utseya to Dilshan, no run, on the sweep from leg stump line, can
not beat short fine leg
21.5 Utseya to Dilshan, one run, on the legs, gets back, nudges towards
deep square leg racing in to cut it off
21.6 Utseya to Jayawardene, no run, outside off, flighted, turn again,
into the pad
End of over 22 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 104/2 (RR: 4.73)
P Utseya 2-0-11-0 - Club House End
TM Dilshan 8* (8b 1x4) DPMD Jayawardene 36* (48b 3x4)
22.1 Mupariwa to Dilshan, no run, line and length, slight in swing,
defends to the off
22.2 Mupariwa to Dilshan, no run, just on the off, back of a length,
gets on the back foot and dabs to gully
22.3 Mupariwa to Dilshan, one run, full, drives to deep mid on Hondo in,
fumbles gets them through safely
22.4 Mupariwa to Jayawardene, one run, leg side line, forward, wristy
work to the on side, deep square leg in to clean up
22.5 Mupariwa to Dilshan, one run, outside off, stroked gently to the
off, point diving can not control, sweeper in
22.6 Mupariwa to Jayawardene, one run, outside off, drives on the width,
sweeper again into the play
End of over 23 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 108/2 (RR: 4.70)
T Mupariwa 6-0-31-1 (2w) - City End
DPMD Jayawardene 38* (50b 3x4) TM Dilshan 10* (12b 1x4)
23.1 Utseya to Jayawardene, one run, flighted, fullish, stroked down the
ground to long on
23.2 Utseya to Dilshan, two runs, forward, stroked wide of the long on,
Taylor runs over it, gives them the easy second
23.3 Utseya to Dilshan, no run, defends from outside off
23.4 Utseya to Dilshan, legbye: one run, turns sharply into the pads,
squirts to the on side
23.5 Utseya to Jayawardene, one run, leg stump line, clips to deep mid
wicket
23.6 Utseya to Dilshan, no run, better line, draws him forward, slight
bounce has him defending to the on side
End of over 24 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 113/2 (RR: 4.71)
P Utseya 3-0-15-0 - Club House End
DPMD Jayawardene 40* (52b 3x4) TM Dilshan 12* (16b 1x4)
24.1 Mupariwa to Jayawardene, one run, forward, nudges to the on side,
almost a run a ball now
24.2 Mupariwa to Dilshan, no run, line and back of a length, standing up
in the crease, defends to the on side
24.3 Mupariwa to Dilshan, one run, leg stump line, glanced fine
24.4 Mupariwa to Jayawardene, one run, outside off, slower ball, gets
forward, waits, chops to 3rd man
24.5 Mupariwa to Dilshan, one run, forward, nudges towards mid on, quick
run, Hondo fumbles
24.6 Mupariwa to Jayawardene, no run, better line, just on the off,
defends with the open face of the bat to gully
End of over 25 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 117/2 (RR: 4.68)
T Mupariwa 7-0-35-1 (2w) - City End
TM Dilshan 14* (19b 1x4) DPMD Jayawardene 42* (55b 3x4)
25.1 Utseya to Dilshan, no run, on the back foot, worked to the short
fine leg
25.2 Utseya to Dilshan, no run, flighted, down the pitch, clips, can not
beat mid wicket
25.3 Utseya to Dilshan, no run, outside off, gets well forward, defends
25.4 Utseya to Dilshan, one run, leg side, back, nudges forward of the
short fine leg, quick run
25.5 Utseya to Jayawardene, one run, fullish, on the off, gets forward,
drives with the turn towards long on
25.6 Utseya to Dilshan, no run, on the back foot, working it with the
turn to short fine leg
End of over 26 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 119/2 (RR: 4.58)
P Utseya 4-0-17-0 - Club House End
DPMD Jayawardene 43* (56b 3x4) TM Dilshan 15* (24b 1x4)
26.1 Mupariwa to Jayawardene, no run
26.2 Mupariwa to Jayawardene, one run, on line, no pace in the pitch,
has time to pick his spot on the on side for the singles
26.3 Mupariwa to Dilshan, one run, outside off, back, punched to cover
diving gets a hand to it, palms to extra cover
26.4 Mupariwa to Jayawardene, no run, line and length, tucks him up a
bit, defends down the on side of the pitch
26.5 Mupariwa to Jayawardene, one run, outside off, forward, gently
strokes the drive square of the wicket, sweeper in off the rope to
field
26.6 Mupariwa to Dilshan, no run, line and length, has to defend from
the front foot
End of over 27 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 122/2 (RR: 4.52)
T Mupariwa 8-0-38-1 (2w) - City End
DPMD Jayawardene 45* (60b 3x4) TM Dilshan 16* (26b 1x4)
27.1 Utseya to Jayawardene, wide: no run, leg side, drifted and turned
well away
27.1 Utseya to Jayawardene, no run, flighted in, gets forward, looking
to work it from outside off, turns into the pad
27.2 Utseya to Jayawardene, one run, worked well this time, looking to
just nudge it to the on side
27.3 Utseya to Dilshan, one run, gets back, helps it with the turn wide
of short fine leg who does gets hands to it, can not stop the run
27.4 Utseya to Jayawardene, one run, gets back, firmly worked past the
fine leg
27.5 Utseya to Dilshan, no run, flighted in, drives straight back at the
bowler
27.6 Utseya to Dilshan, one run, uses his feet, stroked towards long off
End of over 28 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 127/2 (RR: 4.54)
P Utseya 5-0-22-0 (1w) - Club House End
TM Dilshan 18* (29b 1x4) DPMD Jayawardene 47* (63b 3x4)
lots of singles being taken now in the middle overs
28.1 Mupariwa to Dilshan, no run, fullish, angled in, stroked to mid
wicket diving to save any thought of a run
28.2 Mupariwa to Dilshan, one run, gets forward to one just outside the
off, no urgengy as he helps it to 3rd man
28.3 Mupariwa to Jayawardene, no run, leg side yorker, thuds into the
pad, appeals, but going down
28.4 Mupariwa to Jayawardene, OUT: down the pitch, big swing across the
line, slower ball gets through into the stumps
Sri Lanka 128/3, Partnership of 35
DPMD Jayawardene b Mupariwa 47 (65b 3x4 0x6)
TM Dilshan 19* (31b 1x4) T Mupariwa 8.4-0-39-2 (2w)
28.5 Mupariwa to Kandamby, two runs, leg stump to the left hander, gets
forward, worked behind square as square leg has to chase
28.6 Mupariwa to Kandamby, no run, line and length, defends down the
pitch to the bowler
End of over 29 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 130/3 (RR: 4.48)
T Mupariwa 9-0-41-2 (2w) - City End
TM Dilshan 19* (31b 1x4) SHT Kandamby 2* (2b)
29.1 Utseya to Dilshan, one run, down the pitch, gets to the bounce,
stroked down the field to long off
29.2 Utseya to Kandamby, one run, outside off, dabs away to he off from
the front foot, quick run taken as the keeper gets round
29.3 Utseya to Dilshan, one run, full, forward, stroked down the ground
to long on
29.4 Utseya to Kandamby, FOUR, angled away from the left hander, bit
short, gets back and cuts late, uses the pace, runs it away to
vacant 3rd man
29.5 Utseya to Kandamby, no run, flighted, gets forward, defends
29.6 Utseya to Kandamby, no run, arm ball, well picked up, defends down
the off side of the pitch
End of over 30 (7 runs) Sri Lanka 137/3 (RR: 4.57)
P Utseya 6-0-29-0 (1w) - Club House End
TM Dilshan 21* (33b 1x4) SHT Kandamby 7* (6b 1x4)
Taibu removes the pads and Maregwede takes over as keeper
30.1 Mupariwa to Dilshan, no run, forward, from line worked to mid
wicket
30.2 Mupariwa to Dilshan, no run, forward, from line, drives to the on
side, quick run, suicide as Ebrahim fields and the direct hit has
him at least two meters short
Sri Lanka 137/4, Partnership of 9
TM Dilshan run out (Ebrahim) 21 (35b 1x4 0x6)
Ebrahim changing with Hondo at deep mid on does the job for
Zimbabwe
30.3 Mupariwa to Kandamby, no run, defends to the off
30.4 Mupariwa to Kandamby, one run, full, outside off, drives well, a
diving extra cover does even better, saves three runs
30.5 Mupariwa to Arnold, one run, full, gets forward, nudges to the on
side, gets off the mark
30.6 Mupariwa to Kandamby, one run, on line, gets forward and worked
just wide of mid on who misfields
End of over 31 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 140/4 (RR: 4.52)
T Mupariwa 10-0-44-2 (2w) - City End
SHT Kandamby 9* (9b 1x4) RP Arnold 1* (1b)
Taibu without the pads comes on
31.1 Taibu to Kandamby, no run, line and length, defends
31.2 Taibu to Kandamby, no run, on line, just on the off, drives freely
to mid off
31.3 Taibu to Kandamby, no run, leg stump line, has to adjust, dabs the
foot outside the line and defends
31.4 Taibu to Kandamby, one run, leg side again, this time just nudges
it towards the square leg umpire
31.5 Taibu to Arnold, no run, line and length, gets him forward
defending
31.6 Taibu to Arnold, no run, line and length, defends, "Bowling
Skipper" is the call from Maregwede behind the stumps
End of over 32 (1 run) Sri Lanka 141/4 (RR: 4.41)
T Taibu 1-0-1-0 - Club House End
SHT Kandamby 10* (13b 1x4) RP Arnold 1* (3b)
Matsikenyeri into the attack
32.1 Matsikenyeri to Kandamby, no run, just on the off, given air, gets
forward defends to his feet
32.2 Matsikenyeri to Kandamby, no run, on the back foot cutting straight
at cover point
32.3 Matsikenyeri to Kandamby, no run, flighted at the leg stump, draws
him forward defending
32.4 Matsikenyeri to Kandamby, no run, gets forward, pushing into the
covers, wants one, sent back
32.5 Matsikenyeri to Kandamby, no run, flighted up, come and get it he
is saying, forward defends
32.6 Matsikenyeri to Kandamby, no run, flighted again on the leg stump,
well forward, pads it away
End of over 33 (maiden) Sri Lanka 141/4 (RR: 4.27)
S Matsikenyeri 1-1-0-0 - City End
RP Arnold 1* (3b) SHT Kandamby 10* (19b 1x4)
33.1 Taibu to Arnold, legbye: one run, outside leg, angled into the left
hander, into the pad, appeal, but outside leg
33.2 Taibu to Kandamby, one run, leg side, slashes on the on side, edge
to the behind square
33.3 Taibu to Arnold, no run, defends from the front foot to the on side
33.4 Taibu to Arnold, no run, well forward, just on the off, all
defensive to point
33.5 Taibu to Arnold, no run, full at the legs, gets half forward,
nudges to short square leg
33.6 Taibu to Arnold, no run, outside off, forward, looking to run it to
3rd man, too much bat gets it to gully
End of over 34 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 143/4 (RR: 4.21)
T Taibu 2-0-2-0 - Club House End
SHT Kandamby 11* (20b 1x4) RP Arnold 1* (8b)
34.1 Matsikenyeri to Kandamby, no run, on line, good length, defends
from the front foot to the off
34.2 Matsikenyeri to Kandamby, no run, flighted at the legs, gets half
forward, pushed to mid wicket
34.3 Matsikenyeri to Kandamby, one run, outside off, shuffles forward,
stroked past cover to the sweeper
34.4 Matsikenyeri to Arnold, no run, gets well forward, defends down the
pitch
34.5 Matsikenyeri to Arnold, no run, flighted right up, stroked firmly
straight at cover
34.6 Matsikenyeri to Arnold, no run, just back of a length, comes
forward, playing from the pitch dabs to the off, another great
over from Matsikenyeri
End of over 35 (1 run) Sri Lanka 144/4 (RR: 4.11)
S Matsikenyeri 2-1-1-0 - City End
SHT Kandamby 12* (23b 1x4) RP Arnold 1* (11b)
35.1 Taibu to Kandamby, one run, gets on the front foot, angled at the
legs, worked past the square leg
35.2 Taibu to Arnold, one run, and again at the legs, dabs just wide of
the square leg
35.3 Taibu to Kandamby, no run, gets forward, nudges to gully, no
urgency from Sri Lanka at the moment, happy with the ones
35.4 Taibu to Kandamby, no run, angled at the legs, looking to run it to
fine leg, no bat, into the pads
35.5 Taibu to Kandamby, OUT: on line, leaves a slight gap, through the
gate, into the stumps
Sri Lanka 146/5, Partnership of 9
SHT Kandamby b Taibu 13 (27b 1x4 0x6)
RP Arnold 2* (12b) T Taibu 2.5-0-4-1
And that is Taibu's first international wicket, and he is enjoying
it
35.6 Taibu to Chandana, no run, gets forward, defending
End of over 36 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 146/5 (RR: 4.06)
T Taibu 3-0-4-1 - Club House End
RP Arnold 2* (12b) UDU Chandana 0* (1b)
36.1 Matsikenyeri to Arnold, two runs
36.2 Matsikenyeri to Arnold, one run
36.3 Matsikenyeri to Chandana, no run
36.4 Matsikenyeri to Chandana, no run
36.5 Matsikenyeri to Chandana, no run
36.6 Matsikenyeri to Chandana, no run, outside off, holds its line,
beaten
End of over 37 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 149/5 (RR: 4.03)
S Matsikenyeri 3-1-4-0 - City End
RP Arnold 5* (14b) UDU Chandana 0* (5b)
37.1 Taibu to Arnold, no run, gets forward, defends to the off
37.2 Taibu to Arnold, no run, gets well forward, stroked gently to the
off
37.3 Taibu to Arnold, one run, outside off, hats quick, nearly gets
through, inside edge unto the pad and to the off, 150 comes up
37.4 Taibu to Chandana, no run
37.5 Taibu to Chandana, one run, just on the off, pushed forward, gets
it in the gap at cover
37.6 Taibu to Arnold, no run, well forward, all defensive to the off
End of over 38 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 151/5 (RR: 3.97)
T Taibu 4-0-6-1 - Club House End
UDU Chandana 1* (7b) RP Arnold 6* (18b)
38.1 Matsikenyeri to Chandana, no run, nice flight, draws him out the
crease, defends
38.2 Matsikenyeri to Chandana, one run, down the pitch, stroked gently
from length down to long off
38.3 Matsikenyeri to Arnold, no run, well forward, and again defends,
not taking any risks
38.4 Matsikenyeri to Arnold, two runs, leg side, gets down sweeping,
good contact, short fine leg chasing hauls it in
38.5 Matsikenyeri to Arnold, one run, flighted up again, on line,
stroked down to long off
38.6 Matsikenyeri to Chandana, no run, lots of air, gets forward, plays
from line to the on side
End of over 39 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 155/5 (RR: 3.97)
S Matsikenyeri 4-1-8-0 - City End
RP Arnold 9* (21b) UDU Chandana 2* (10b)
39.1 Taibu to Arnold, FOUR, full, pushes at it, in the air, Taibu
snatches and it goes through the hands and goes all the way, that
was a chance
39.2 Taibu to Arnold, no run
39.3 Taibu to Arnold, no run, just outside off, foot work a bit slow,
inside edge into the pad, traps it form hitting the wickets with
the bottom of the bat
39.4 Taibu to Arnold, one run, gets forward, nudges to the on side, easy
run as the keeper has to get around
39.5 Taibu to Chandana, legbye: one run, angled at the legs, looked
quicker, pads it out to the on side
39.6 Taibu to Arnold, no run, line and length, all defensive down the
pitch
End of over 40 (6 runs) Sri Lanka 161/5 (RR: 4.03)
T Taibu 5-0-11-1 - Club House End
UDU Chandana 2* (11b) RP Arnold 14* (26b 1x4)
40.1 Matsikenyeri to Chandana, no run, leg side, gets back, tries to
help it past fine leg up in the ring, fails
40.2 Matsikenyeri to Chandana, one run, down the pitch, drives down to
long off
40.3 Matsikenyeri to Arnold, no run, gets forward, on the button,
defends down the pitch
40.4 Matsikenyeri to Arnold, no run, outside off, shortish, gets back
and cuts, forces, drags it straigt to cover
40.5 Matsikenyeri to Arnold, no run, forward, nudges to the on side,
short fine leg cleans up
40.6 Matsikenyeri to Arnold, no run, flighted right up, gets well
forward, gently pushed back at the bowler
End of over 41 (1 run) Sri Lanka 162/5 (RR: 3.95)
S Matsikenyeri 5-1-9-0 - City End
UDU Chandana 3* (13b) RP Arnold 14* (30b 1x4)
With the pace coming off the ball Sri Lanka finding it difficult to
score
41.1 Taibu to Chandana, OUT: angled at the legs, gets back, works it to
the on side, in the air and straight at square leg next to the ump
Sri Lanka 162/6, Partnership of 16
UDU Chandana c Ebrahim b Taibu 3 (14b 0x4 0x6)
RP Arnold 14* (30b 1x4) T Taibu 5.1-0-11-2
Excellent work here by the slower Zimbabwean bowlers, putting the
batsmen under a lot of pressure and maintaining it
41.2 Taibu to Maharoof, no run, line and length, keeping it straight,
defends from the front foot to the on side
41.3 Taibu to Maharoof, no run, just on the off, defends from the front
foot to the off
41.4 Taibu to Maharoof, no run, outside off, full, drives, moves the
air, not the ball, keeper fumbles as he stands up
41.5 Taibu to Maharoof, no run, on line and length, no option but to
defend to the off
41.6 Taibu to Maharoof, no run, gets forward once more, defensive push
to the on side for a maiden
End of over 42 (maiden) Sri Lanka 162/6 (RR: 3.86)
T Taibu 6-1-11-2 - Club House End
RP Arnold 14* (30b 1x4) MF Maharoof 0* (5b)
42.1 Matsikenyeri to Arnold, one run, gets well forward, nudges square
on the off, easy run as cover point has to get around
42.2 Matsikenyeri to Maharoof, one run, gets well forward, nudges to the
on side, Taibu in, batsman running in his line, holds back the
throw
42.3 Matsikenyeri to Arnold, one run, outside leg, back, runs it to fine
leg area
42.4 Matsikenyeri to Maharoof, one run, outside off, bit short, cuts
from the front foot to the sweeper
42.5 Matsikenyeri to Arnold, one run, on the back foot, gets up on the
toes, punches to long off
42.6 Matsikenyeri to Maharoof, one run, full flighted, forward stroking
to long off
End of over 43 (6 runs) Sri Lanka 168/6 (RR: 3.91)
S Matsikenyeri 6-1-15-0 - City End
MF Maharoof 3* (8b) RP Arnold 17* (33b 1x4)
43.1 Taibu to Maharoof, two runs, outside off, full, drives gently down
the line, in the air but wide of mid off chasing
43.2 Taibu to Maharoof, no run, back of a length, no real bounce for the
small bowler, gets forward, nudges to the on side
43.3 Taibu to Maharoof, one run, outside off, change of pace, in the
air, wide of cover point to the sweeper
43.4 Taibu to Arnold, one run, full on the off, stroked the drive to
long off
43.5 Taibu to Maharoof, no run, gets forward, stroked towards cover
point
43.6 Taibu to Maharoof, no run, just on the off, full, drives gently
straight at cover
End of over 44 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 172/6 (RR: 3.91)
T Taibu 7-1-15-2 - Club House End
RP Arnold 18* (34b 1x4) MF Maharoof 6* (13b)
44.1 Utseya to Arnold, one run, flighted up, pitches on the off, Arnold
forward strokes it towards long off
44.2 Utseya to Maharoof, no run, just on the off, gets forward, ball
bounces, pops it up on the on side, no fielder at short mid wicket
44.3 Utseya to Maharoof, SIX, leg stump line, gets down on the slog
sweep, just clears the rop at mid wicket
44.4 Utseya to Maharoof, two runs, bit short, gets back and hooks to
deep mid wicket, fumbles gets them two
44.5 Utseya to Maharoof, no run, defends from the front foot to the
bowler
44.6 Utseya to Maharoof, one run, flighted, leg stump, down on the knee
sweepeing to long leg
End of over 45 (10 runs) Sri Lanka 182/6 (RR: 4.04)
P Utseya 7-0-39-0 (1w) - City End
MF Maharoof 15* (18b 1x6) RP Arnold 19* (35b 1x4)
45.1 Taibu to Maharoof, no run, gets it on line, back of a length,
pushed towards long off, Taibu has other ideas dives across to
save
45.2 Taibu to Maharoof, SIX, gets on the front foot, swings through the
line, out the middle, sails over mid wicket, maybe Taibu should
have let the last ball go for one
45.3 Taibu to Maharoof, no run, outside off, pushes at it, beaten
45.4 Taibu to Maharoof, one run, outside off, forward, stroked to the
deep cover point
45.5 Taibu to Arnold, legbye: two runs, leg side, worked very fine,
keeper has to chase
45.6 Taibu to Arnold, no run, yorker, dug out to the off side
End of over 46 (9 runs) Sri Lanka 191/6 (RR: 4.15)
T Taibu 8-1-22-2 - Club House End
MF Maharoof 22* (22b 2x6) RP Arnold 19* (37b 1x4)
Hondo back on
46.1 Hondo to Maharoof, three runs, full, on line, swings across the
line, gets some bat on it to deep square leg, terrible return
allows them to take the extra run, Hondo not impressed
46.2 Hondo to Arnold, FOUR, on line, just back of a length, bang take
that, Arnold has woken up from his lumber, sends it one bounce to
long on
46.3 Hondo to Arnold, no run, forward. from the legs towards mid wicket
46.4 Hondo to Arnold, one run, full, leg stump, well worked from the
crease to deep backward square leg
long on and long off back
46.5 Hondo to Maharoof, FOUR, outside off, full toss, smashed into and
straight at the cover, oh dear, goes right through the hands
46.6 Hondo to Maharoof, FOUR, outside off, full swish of the bat, thick
edge, 3rd man has no chance, big over for Sri Lanka
End of over 47 (16 runs) Sri Lanka 207/6 (RR: 4.40)
DT Hondo 7-1-37-1 (3w) - City End
RP Arnold 24* (40b 2x4) MF Maharoof 33* (25b 2x4 2x6)
47.1 Taibu to Arnold, one run, full at the legs, turned to short fine
leg, quick run, throw to the bowler is too high
47.2 Taibu to Maharoof, one run, full, stroked firmly to mid on
47.3 Taibu to Arnold, one run, sweeps to short fine leg, quick run,
direct hit at the bowlers end, just safe
47.4 Taibu to Maharoof, two runs, has a full swing to the off, high on
the bat, lands safely between extra cover and long off
47.5 Taibu to Maharoof, no run, full at the legs, nudges to the on side
47.6 Taibu to Maharoof, two runs, and again, full drive, slices it high
over extra cover, lands safely again
End of over 48 (7 runs) Sri Lanka 214/6 (RR: 4.46)
T Taibu 9-1-29-2 - Club House End
RP Arnold 26* (42b 2x4) MF Maharoof 38* (29b 2x4 2x6)
Panyangara back on for the second last over
48.1 Panyangara to Arnold, FOUR, leg side, swings hard to the on side on
the front foot, good contact, runs away ahead of square leg
48.2 Panyangara to Arnold, SIX, in the arc, BANG, fetch that one, out
the middle of the bat, lofted high into the stands at mid wicket
48.3 Panyangara to Arnold, FOUR, four more, over pitching on the off
side, drives cleanly and firmly beats extra cover and mid off
48.4 Panyangara to Arnold, no run, full outside off, swings to the on
side, no contact this time
48.5 Panyangara to Arnold, wide: no run, too wide outside the off,
Arnold chasing it, but even he cant reach it
48.5 Panyangara to Arnold, one run, outside off, swings to the on side,
slower ball forces the mistimed shot to forward square leg
48.6 Panyangara to Maharoof, wide: two runs, wide leg side, keeper
standing up can not take cleanly, runs away towards fine leg
48.6 Panyangara to Maharoof, OUT: down the pitch, swings, hits it too
high, one too many in the air, Hondo waits and takes at long on
Sri Lanka 233/7, Partnership of 71
MF Maharoof c Hondo b Panyangara 38 (30b 2x4 2x6)
End of over 49 (19 runs) Sri Lanka 233/7 (RR: 4.76)
T Panyangara 8-1-49-1 (5w) - City End
RP Arnold 41* (47b 4x4 1x6)
49.1 Taibu to Zoysa, two runs, full, gets forward, drives straight and
down the line to long off
49.2 Taibu to Zoysa, one run, and again, stroked to long on, this time
straight to him, only one run
49.3 Taibu to Arnold, FOUR, too much at the legs, gets half forward,
swings away forward of square leg
49.4 Taibu to Arnold, two runs, worked on the chip to deep mid wicket
who this time does get round to cut it off
49.5 Taibu to Arnold, two runs, leg side again, not good bowling, whips
that behind square on the leg side
49.6 Taibu to Arnold, two runs, straighter ball, lofted wide of long on
chasing around the rope, and 20th 50 for Arnold
End of over 50 (13 runs) Sri Lanka 246/7 (RR: 4.92)
T Taibu 10-1-42-2 - Club House End
DNT Zoysa 3* (2b) RP Arnold 51* (51b 5x4 1x6)
A good comeback from Sri Lanka, at one stage not looking like
getting to 220, the partnership between Arnold and Maharoof
getting them back on target
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Welcome back to Harare where Zimbabwe will attempt to chase down
the 247 set by Sri Lanka
It wont be easy with the pitch not coming on and the young Zimbabwe
team under pressure
A lot will depend on how much they have learnt in first 4 ODI'd
Zimbabwe who held things together for 45 overs lost it slightly at
the end, giving away 64 runs in the final 5 overs
Zoysa to start, left hand over to Matsikenyeri
0.1 Zoysa to Matsikenyeri, no run, left hand over, pitches leg stump,
gets up slightly, hits hitm high on the leading pad as he tries to
get into line
0.2 Zoysa to Matsikenyeri, no run, left alone angled across him
0.3 Zoysa to Matsikenyeri, wide: no run, leg side wide, did flick, but
does not get close
0.3 Zoysa to Matsikenyeri, no run, fuller ball, starts on middle,
swings back into the pads, no appeal as it swings down the leg
0.4 Zoysa to Matsikenyeri, no run, on line, coming back at the batsmen,
does get a full bat to it as he defends from the front foot
0.5 Zoysa to Matsikenyeri, no run, left alone outside off, pushed
across and holds the line
0.6 Zoysa to Matsikenyeri, no run, gets well behind this as it comes
back at him from a good length, defends to the off
End of over 1 (1 run) Zimbabwe 1/0 (RR: 1.00 RRR: 246/49 = 5.02)
DNT Zoysa 1-0-1-0 (1w) - City End
BRM Taylor 0* (0b) S Matsikenyeri 0* (6b)
Maharoof to share the new ball
1.1 Maharoof to Taylor, FOUR, outside off, gets back, jumping, edge,
just past and inside first slip
1.2 Maharoof to Taylor, (noball) one run, oversteps, gets back, slaps
it on the cut behind the gully to 3rd man
1.2 Maharoof to Matsikenyeri, FOUR, outside off, full, loves to play
shots, drives and gets reward
1.3 Maharoof to Matsikenyeri, no run, left alone outside off, pitched
outside off and continues going away
1.4 Maharoof to Matsikenyeri, no run, straighter ball, outside off,
holds the line, batsman not interested
1.5 Maharoof to Matsikenyeri, two runs, outside off, back slashes the
shorter ball on the cut, over the man at point, fumble on the rope
by 3rd man, poor running as they only get two, not running the
first one hard
1.6 Maharoof to Matsikenyeri, no run, leg side, flicks, beats the bat,
not the pad, keeper Dilshan takes
End of over 2 (12 runs) Zimbabwe 13/0 (RR: 6.50 RRR: 234/48 = 4.88)
MF Maharoof 1-0-12-0 (1nb) - Club House End
BRM Taylor 5* (2b 1x4) S Matsikenyeri 6* (11b 1x4)
2.1 Zoysa to Taylor, no run, just on the off, back of a length, gets
across nicely behind it, defends down the pitch
2.2 Zoysa to Taylor, wide: no run, wayward outside the off, also stays
down, cut goes over the top of the ball
2.2 Zoysa to Taylor, wide: no run, outside off, going away on the
angled from left hand over across the right hander
2.2 Zoysa to Taylor, no run, left alone outside off, stays inside the
legal limit
2.3 Zoysa to Taylor, no run, angled in from just on the off, swings
beats the line of the bat, thuds high into the pad, did get an
inside edge though
2.4 Zoysa to Taylor, no run, short, on line, leans back, rips the head
away to the on side, lets that one go through, set the heart rate
up a bit I would think
2.5 Zoysa to Taylor, no run, back of a length, just on the off, gets
back, fends off the chest, pushing at it a bit, but safely to the
off
2 slips, backward point and now short cover point in place
2.6 Zoysa to Taylor, no run, short outside off, gets across but again
pushes the bat at it, defends to the off, will be advised to let
the ball come to the bat
End of over 3 (2 runs) Zimbabwe 15/0 (RR: 5.00 RRR: 232/47 = 4.94)
DNT Zoysa 2-0-3-0 (3w) - City End
S Matsikenyeri 6* (11b 1x4) BRM Taylor 5* (8b 1x4)
3.1 Maharoof to Matsikenyeri, one run, fullish ball, leg stump line,
gets half forward in the crease, dabs to the on side for the quick
run
3.2 Maharoof to Taylor, no run, line and length, gets well forward,
solid looking defence
3.3 Maharoof to Taylor, no run, gets forward, just on the off, plays
well below the eyes, defending to the off side
3.4 Maharoof to Taylor, no run, slight width, gets forward, strokes
firmly, wristy shot, gully gathers
3.5 Maharoof to Taylor, (noball) no run, foot fault, gets forward,
defends
3.5 Maharoof to Taylor, no run, that goes right through him, coming
forward, terrible foot work, leaves a hug gap, inside the bat and
over the stumps
3.6 Maharoof to Taylor, wide: no run, leg side wide, pitch leg stump
and then cut away even more
3.6 Maharoof to Taylor, (noball) no run, long over coming up, gets the
stride wrong, shortish, slaps the cut straight at cover
3.6 Maharoof to Taylor, no run, angled in, gets a bit of bounce,
squared him up completely, takes it bat?pad?body? facing down the
pitch
End of over 4 (4 runs) Zimbabwe 19/0 (RR: 4.75 RRR: 228/46 = 4.96)
MF Maharoof 2-0-16-0 (1w 3nb) - Club House End
S Matsikenyeri 7* (12b 1x4) BRM Taylor 5* (15b 1x4)
4.1 Zoysa to Matsikenyeri, wide: no run, very wide outside off, wayward
ball, 2nd slip better take the gloves
4.1 Zoysa to Matsikenyeri, no run, outside off, gets back, plays late,
angled to 3rd man, gully cuts it off
4.2 Zoysa to Matsikenyeri, wide: no run, and once again, pushes that
very wide, Marvin is not impressed as extras go to top score
4.2 Zoysa to Matsikenyeri, no run, better line, starts on the off, good
swing back at the right hander, in a tangle, into the pads, going
down as appeal is turned down by Harper
4.3 Zoysa to Matsikenyeri, FOUR, outside off, back slashes the cut with
a lot of power, big top edge, flies over the slips
4.4 Zoysa to Matsikenyeri, no run, slower ball, on line and in swing,
defends down the pitch
big mixing it from Zoysa here, slow ones, wide ones, straight ones,
no real rhythm
4.5 Zoysa to Matsikenyeri, no run, great ball this time, pitches on
line, gets him forward and then takes it away off the pitch,
beaten
4.6 Zoysa to Matsikenyeri, no run, on line, shortish, gets on the back
foot defends down the pitch
End of over 5 (6 runs) Zimbabwe 25/0 (RR: 5.00 RRR: 222/45 = 4.93)
DNT Zoysa 3-0-9-0 (5w) - City End
BRM Taylor 5* (15b 1x4) S Matsikenyeri 11* (18b 2x4)
5.1 Maharoof to Taylor, wide: no run, once again we have a wide, this
time down the leg side
5.1 Maharoof to Taylor, no run, width given outside off, back cuts out
of the middle Jayantha gets the body behind it, fields very well
at backward point
5.2 Maharoof to Taylor, no run, line and length, defends down the pitch
5.3 Maharoof to Taylor, one run, leg stump line, gets forward, soft
hands towards the gap at mid wicket, early call gets them through
5.4 Maharoof to Matsikenyeri, no run, on line and length, defend back
to the bowler
slip is now out moving to a close point, not silly, just in a
catching position
5.5 Maharoof to Matsikenyeri, no run, gets forward all defensive,
pushed to that short point
5.6 Maharoof to Matsikenyeri, no run, fuller ball, gets well forward,
solid defence, rolls away to the point
End of over 6 (2 runs) Zimbabwe 27/0 (RR: 4.50 RRR: 220/44 = 5.00)
MF Maharoof 3-0-18-0 (2w 3nb) - Club House End
BRM Taylor 6* (18b 1x4) S Matsikenyeri 11* (21b 2x4)
Murali into the attack, looking to add to his 355 wickets
6.1 Muralitharan to Taylor, no run, full, on line, drawn forward,
defends to the off
6.2 Muralitharan to Taylor, no run, just outside off, gets forward,
worked to the on side
6.3 Muralitharan to Taylor, no run, straight, forward, defends from the
crease
6.4 Muralitharan to Taylor, no run, shorter, not a lot of turn, gets
back, worked to square leg
6.5 Muralitharan to Taylor, no run, gets well forward outside the off,
turns into the pad
6.6 Muralitharan to Taylor, no run, outside off, gets forward, defends
to the off, starts with a maiden
End of over 7 (maiden) Zimbabwe 27/0 (RR: 3.86 RRR: 220/43 = 5.12)
M Muralitharan 1-1-0-0 - City End
S Matsikenyeri 11* (21b 2x4) BRM Taylor 6* (24b 1x4)
Zoysa changing ends
7.1 Zoysa to Matsikenyeri, no run, gets one to come back at the right
hander, pushed back at Zoysa, Zoysa aims a throw at the stumps,
Matsi makes a bee line towards point
7.2 Zoysa to Matsikenyeri, no run, forward, defends to the off
7.3 Zoysa to Matsikenyeri, one run, on the back foot, punches to the
off, not timed, enough on to get it just past point, Arnold
recovers quickly, fires in, Taylor home
7.4 Zoysa to Taylor, no run, left alone outside the off
7.5 Zoysa to Taylor, no run, outside off, gets back, punched into the
covers, can not beat the fielder
7.6 Zoysa to Taylor, no run, on line, short, that will open his eyes,
gets up, rips the head away, flies past his nose
End of over 8 (1 run) Zimbabwe 28/0 (RR: 3.50 RRR: 219/42 = 5.21)
DNT Zoysa 4-0-10-0 (5w) - Club House End
S Matsikenyeri 12* (24b 2x4) BRM Taylor 6* (27b 1x4)
Murali just used to change the openers around
8.1 Maharoof to Matsikenyeri, two runs, outside off, forward, drives,
not timed past Arnold at cover who hauls it in
8.2 Maharoof to Matsikenyeri, no run, on line, shortish, gets back to
chop, too close to the body, beats the gloves
8.3 Maharoof to Matsikenyeri, one run, leg stump line, forward and
easily and gently turned off the front pad to long area area
8.4 Maharoof to Taylor, no run, well forward, defends to the off
8.5 Maharoof to Taylor, no run, gets one on line and length, no
alternative but to defend to cover point
8.6 Maharoof to Taylor, no run, slower ball, has a little dab at it,
trying to run it to 3rd man, beats the edge, taken on the second
bounce by Dilshan
End of over 9 (3 runs) Zimbabwe 31/0 (RR: 3.44 RRR: 216/41 = 5.27)
MF Maharoof 4-0-21-0 (2w 3nb) - City End
S Matsikenyeri 15* (27b 2x4) BRM Taylor 6* (30b 1x4)
9.1 Zoysa to Matsikenyeri, no run, full leg stump, swing into the bat,
drives to the on side, thick inside edge takes it to square leg
9.2 Zoysa to Matsikenyeri, no run, angled in, on the spot, defends down
the pitch
9.3 Zoysa to Matsikenyeri, one run, outside off, gets back, helps it
down to 3rd man on the angle
9.4 Zoysa to Taylor, no run, outside off, gets up, foot work at times
lets him down, dabs to a deep gully
9.5 Zoysa to Taylor, no run, just on the off, gets half forward,
defends to the off
9.6 Zoysa to Taylor, no run, on line, short, gets back, has to adjust
to the height, does well getting the bat high and angled to the
ground
End of over 10 (1 run) Zimbabwe 32/0 (RR: 3.20 RRR: 215/40 = 5.38)
DNT Zoysa 5-0-11-0 (5w) - Club House End
S Matsikenyeri 16* (30b 2x4) BRM Taylor 6* (33b 1x4)
10.1 Maharoof to Matsikenyeri, no run, line and length, seems like the
change of ends has worked for both, defends from the front foot to
the off
10.2 Maharoof to Matsikenyeri, FOUR, shuffles down the pitch, short arm
jab over mid wicket, good controlled shot, nearly went all the way
10.3 Maharoof to Matsikenyeri, no run, just on the off, shortish, gets
back and over it, runs it to point
10.4 Maharoof to Matsikenyeri, FOUR, outside off, short, great shot,
cuts straight to ground, beats the point and cover point, fetch
that one
10.5 Maharoof to Matsikenyeri, one run, back of a length, outside off,
gets back, guides with the slight angled bat to 3rd man
10.6 Maharoof to Taylor, FOUR, what a good shot, half volley on the
legs, makes enough room for the on drive, great timing
End of over 11 (13 runs) Zimbabwe 45/0 (RR: 4.09 RRR: 202/39 = 5.18)
MF Maharoof 5-0-34-0 (2w 3nb) - City End
S Matsikenyeri 25* (35b 4x4) BRM Taylor 10* (34b 2x4)
11.1 Zoysa to Matsikenyeri, one run, on the back foot to the shortish
ball, plays just behind him, quick call and run
11.2 Zoysa to Taylor, one run, gets forward then back, plays from line
to the on side, again good running with no mid wicket
11.3 Zoysa to Matsikenyeri, no run, quicker ball at the legs, gets
inside it and worked to square leg, no run this time
11.4 Zoysa to Matsikenyeri, no run, short, gets into position to pull,
then drops the hands as it gets big on him
11.5 Zoysa to Matsikenyeri, one run, leg side, short, gets back, gets
the hands high, gloves it behind square for the run
11.6 Zoysa to Taylor, wide: no run, leg side, appeals for a catch, does
not fool the umpire
11.6 Zoysa to Taylor, no run, outside off, forward, foot going straight
down the pitch, bat leaves a huge gap as he dabs to the off
End of over 12 (4 runs) Zimbabwe 49/0 (RR: 4.08 RRR: 198/38 = 5.21)
DNT Zoysa 6-0-15-0 (6w) - Club House End
S Matsikenyeri 27* (39b 4x4) BRM Taylor 11* (36b 2x4)
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Herath on
12.1 Herath to Matsikenyeri, one run, flighted up, goes after it, off
the bottom edge past slip
12.2 Herath to Taylor, no run
12.3 Herath to Taylor, no run
12.4 Herath to Taylor, no run, well forward, defends to the off
12.5 Herath to Taylor, one run, full, flighted outside off, strokes the
drive to long off
12.6 Herath to Matsikenyeri, three runs, outside off, drives past cover
End of over 13 (5 runs) Zimbabwe 54/0 (RR: 4.15 RRR: 193/37 = 5.22)
HMRKB Herath 1-0-5-0 - City End
S Matsikenyeri 31* (41b 4x4) BRM Taylor 12* (40b 2x4)
Chandana on
13.1 Chandana to Matsikenyeri, one run, full, on the off, stroked on the
drive to wide of mid off who gets around
13.2 Chandana to Taylor, no run, forward, stroked to the short cover
13.3 Chandana to Taylor, no run, quicker ball, angled in, gets forward,
spin takes it away and past the edge, good balll
13.4 Chandana to Taylor, no run, ang again, gets forward, zips past the
edge
13.5 Chandana to Taylor, FOUR, full toss, gets forward, plays across the
line, hand comes off the bat, beats a diving square leg on the
rope
13.6 Chandana to Taylor, no run, well forward, into the pad, appeals,
but too far forward for a man turning it sharply
End of over 14 (5 runs) Zimbabwe 59/0 (RR: 4.21 RRR: 188/36 = 5.22)
UDU Chandana 1-0-5-0 - Club House End
S Matsikenyeri 32* (42b 4x4) BRM Taylor 16* (45b 3x4)
14.1 Herath to Matsikenyeri, no run, well forward, defends to the off
14.2 Herath to Matsikenyeri, no run, left arm over, angled at the legs,
in a bit of a knot, gets it out to the off
14.3 Herath to Matsikenyeri, no run, given air, goes after it, hit well
along the ground to mid on
14.4 Herath to Matsikenyeri, no run, gets forward, nudges to the on
side, slight mix up between the two batsmen
14.5 Herath to Matsikenyeri, no run, forward, defends from line to the
off
14.6 Herath to Matsikenyeri, no run, gets well forward, plays late as he
strokes to the off
End of over 15 (maiden) Zimbabwe 59/0 (RR: 3.93 RRR: 188/35 = 5.37)
HMRKB Herath 2-1-5-0 - City End
BRM Taylor 16* (45b 3x4) S Matsikenyeri 32* (48b 4x4)
15.1 Chandana to Taylor, no run
15.2 Chandana to Taylor, no run
15.3 Chandana to Taylor, one run
15.4 Chandana to Matsikenyeri, no run
15.5 Chandana to Matsikenyeri, one run
15.6 Chandana to Taylor, no run, gets well forward, pushed to the on
side, Chandana quickly across to stop the run
End of over 16 (2 runs) Zimbabwe 61/0 (RR: 3.81 RRR: 186/34 = 5.47)
UDU Chandana 2-0-7-0 - Club House End
S Matsikenyeri 33* (50b 4x4) BRM Taylor 17* (49b 3x4)
16.1 Herath to Matsikenyeri, one run, outside off, back, punched past
the cover, sweeper has been posted
16.2 Herath to Taylor, no run, flighted at the legs, still left arm
over, pushed back to the bowler
16.3 Herath to Taylor, SIX, where did that come from, flighted outside
off, gets forward and so easy as he lofts it and times it over
cover
16.4 Herath to Taylor, no run, pushed back down the pitch
16.5 Herath to Taylor, one run, fullish on the off, gently stroked down
the field to long off
16.6 Herath to Matsikenyeri, no run, gets well forward, covers any turn,
lets it come to the bat, defends to the off
End of over 17 (8 runs) Zimbabwe 69/0 (RR: 4.06 RRR: 178/33 = 5.39)
HMRKB Herath 3-1-13-0 - City End
BRM Taylor 24* (53b 3x4 1x6) S Matsikenyeri 34* (52b 4x4)
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17.1 Chandana to Taylor, no run, on line and length, gets forward,
defends
17.2 Chandana to Taylor, no run, on line and length, gets forward,
defends
17.3 Chandana to Taylor, no run, on the back foot, slightly short,
punched into the covers
17.4 Chandana to Taylor, no run, well forward, dabs to the on side
17.5 Chandana to Taylor, two runs, on the off, bit short, gets back and
well worked into the gap at mid wicket, also just enough on it to
get the second
17.6 Chandana to Taylor, one run, leg side, nudges wide of square leg,
easy run this time
End of over 18 (3 runs) Zimbabwe 72/0 (RR: 4.00 RRR: 175/32 = 5.47)
UDU Chandana 3-0-10-0 - Club House End
BRM Taylor 27* (59b 3x4 1x6) S Matsikenyeri 34* (52b 4x4)
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18.1 Herath to Taylor, one run, outside off, gently forward, placed into
the gap at cover
18.2 Herath to Matsikenyeri, one run, quicker ball, drives firmly down
to long on
18.3 Herath to Taylor, one run, good cricket now, rotating the strike
well, gets forward, drops it to the off side, quick run as keeper
Dilshan has to get round
18.4 Herath to Matsikenyeri, one run, outside off, worked square of the
wicket
18.5 Herath to Taylor, one run, gets forward just outside off, nudges
towards the cover point area, add a single
18.6 Herath to Matsikenyeri, no run, full and straight, dug out back
down the pitch
End of over 19 (5 runs) Zimbabwe 77/0 (RR: 4.05 RRR: 170/31 = 5.48)
HMRKB Herath 4-1-18-0 - City End
BRM Taylor 30* (62b 3x4 1x6) S Matsikenyeri 36* (55b 4x4)
19.1 Chandana to Taylor, one run, gets well forward, opens the face,
runs it past the solitary slip
19.2 Chandana to Matsikenyeri, no run, angled in, good rotation there,
betas the edge as he plays a nothing shot to the off
19.3 Chandana to Matsikenyeri, one run, flighted, gives it a full go on
the sweep, runs out to deep midwicket
19.4 Chandana to Taylor, no run, well forward, all defensive this time,
nudges to the off
19.5 Chandana to Taylor, no run, on the back foot, punched straight down
the pitch
19.6 Chandana to Taylor, no run, outside off, back, gets down low, cuts,
can not get it past gully, good over from Chandana
End of over 20 (2 runs) Zimbabwe 79/0 (RR: 3.95 RRR: 168/30 = 5.60)
UDU Chandana 4-0-12-0 - Club House End
S Matsikenyeri 37* (57b 4x4) BRM Taylor 31* (66b 3x4 1x6)
Batsmen having a chat in the middle of the pitch, are they going to
have a go now, or keep working it around as Murali gets the ball
in hand
20.1 Muralitharan to Matsikenyeri, no run, gets forward, defends
3rd Ump called for the wrong one drawing matsi out of the crease
20.2 Muralitharan to Matsikenyeri, OUT: pushed forward, did not read the
wrong one, foot left mother earth and the bails were off
Zimbabwe 79/1, Partnership of 79
S Matsikenyeri st Dilshan b Muralitharan 37 (59b 4x4 0x6)
BRM Taylor 31* (66b 3x4 1x6) M Muralitharan 1.2-1-0-1
Brings a good partnership to an end, and a breakthrough for Sri
Lanka
20.3 Muralitharan to Ebrahim, no run, gets forward, turns sharply into
the pad, appeals, turned down, spun far too much
20.4 Muralitharan to Ebrahim, no run, gets half forward, in a tangle
again, dabs to the off
20.5 Muralitharan to Ebrahim, no run, gets on the back foot, turns past
the pads, clips the edge of the pad, saves a wide on the leg side
20.6 Muralitharan to Ebrahim, no run, back foot again, waits for the
turn, nudges to square leg
End of over 21 (maiden) Zimbabwe 79/1 (RR: 3.76 RRR: 168/29 = 5.79)
M Muralitharan 2-2-0-1 - City End
BRM Taylor 31* (66b 3x4 1x6) DD Ebrahim 0* (4b)
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21.1 Chandana to Taylor, no run, defends from the front foot to the off
21.2 Chandana to Taylor, one run, well forward, pushed into the gap at
cover
21.3 Chandana to Ebrahim, no run, on the back foot, pushes at it, beaten
21.4 Chandana to Ebrahim, no run, outside off, quicker ball, gets back
cuts, no contact
21.5 Chandana to Ebrahim, no run, gets on the front foot to the flighted
ball, stroked to covers
21.6 Chandana to Ebrahim, no run, on the back foot, gets across, looks
like he is playing the spin off the pitch and not out of the hand,
dabs to gully area
End of over 22 (1 run) Zimbabwe 80/1 (RR: 3.64 RRR: 167/28 = 5.96)
UDU Chandana 5-0-13-0 - Club House End
BRM Taylor 32* (68b 3x4 1x6) DD Ebrahim 0* (8b)
22.1 Muralitharan to Taylor, no run, well forward and across, defends
from the pitch to the off
22.2 Muralitharan to Taylor, no run, on the back foot, gets well behind
it, plays with the turn to the on side
22.3 Muralitharan to Taylor, no run, gets well forward, covers any turn
by geting a big stride in
22.4 Muralitharan to Taylor, no run, gets forward, only half forward, in
a tangle as it rips back at him
22.5 Muralitharan to Taylor, no run, straighter ball, plays for the
turn, into the pad
22.6 Muralitharan to Taylor, no run, gets back to the shorter ball, gets
bounce but well played to ground on the back foot
End of over 23 (maiden) Zimbabwe 80/1 (RR: 3.48 RRR: 167/27 = 6.19)
M Muralitharan 3-3-0-1 - City End
DD Ebrahim 0* (8b) BRM Taylor 32* (74b 3x4 1x6)
23.1 Chandana to Ebrahim, two runs, outside off, drives at the flighted
ball, thick edge runs away past the diving gully
23.2 Chandana to Ebrahim, no run, well forward, not comfortable against
the spin, dabs to the off
23.3 Chandana to Ebrahim, one run, gets well forward, sweeps well, all
along the grass to mid wicket patrolling the rope
23.4 Chandana to Taylor, FOUR, outside off, short, gets back cutting
past a helpless gully
23.5 Chandana to Taylor, one run, gets well forward, pushed to the4 on
side, bowler has to get across to mid wicket to collect
23.6 Chandana to Ebrahim, one run, on the back foot, nudges with the
line towards the square leg ump who lifts a leg to let it go
through to the fielder
End of over 24 (9 runs) Zimbabwe 89/1 (RR: 3.71 RRR: 158/26 = 6.08)
UDU Chandana 6-0-22-0 - Club House End
DD Ebrahim 4* (12b) BRM Taylor 37* (76b 4x4 1x6)
24.1 Muralitharan to Ebrahim, no run, on the back foot, wrong on, well
picked up, playing off the pitch towards backward point
24.2 Muralitharan to Ebrahim, no run, gets forward, nudges to the on
side
24.3 Muralitharan to Ebrahim, no run, full, leg side, sweeps late, short
fine leg cuts it off
24.4 Muralitharan to Ebrahim, no run, flighted up outside off, drives
stretching, foot not where it should be, gets some bat on it,
rolls to the off
24.5 Muralitharan to Ebrahim, no run, forward, defends
24.6 Muralitharan to Ebrahim, one run, gets back, steps inside it,
worked past short fine leg and Murali gives his first run away
End of over 25 (1 run) Zimbabwe 90/1 (RR: 3.60 RRR: 157/25 = 6.28)
M Muralitharan 4-3-1-1 - City End
DD Ebrahim 5* (18b) BRM Taylor 37* (76b 4x4 1x6)
25.1 Herath to Ebrahim, one run, flighted up, strokes down the pitch,
Herath dives over it, rolls away to long off
25.2 Herath to Taylor, one run, leg side, gets forward and works it down
to deep square leg
25.3 Herath to Ebrahim, no run, outside leg, looking to work it fine,
turns back into the pads
25.4 Herath to Ebrahim, no run, gets forward, terrible sweep, turns past
the bat and the stumps
25.5 Herath to Ebrahim, OUT: foot down the leg side, huge swing on the
slog sweep, saw the clouds gathering, moved the air, and heard the
dreeaded sound of ball on stumps
Zimbabwe 92/2, Partnership of 13
DD Ebrahim b Herath 6 (22b 0x4 0x6)
BRM Taylor 38* (77b 4x4 1x6) HMRKB Herath 4.5-1-20-1
A lot now rests on taibu's shoulders
25.6 Herath to Taibu, one run, gets forward, nudges witha bit of an
angled bat to the on side, quick run taken, but then Taibu is very
quick
End of over 26 (3 runs) Zimbabwe 93/2 (RR: 3.58 RRR: 154/24 = 6.42)
HMRKB Herath 5-1-21-1 - Club House End
T Taibu 1* (1b) BRM Taylor 38* (77b 4x4 1x6)
26.1 Muralitharan to Taibu, no run, outside off, bit wide, padded away
by the batsman
26.2 Muralitharan to Taibu, no run, angled in, drifts in at the pads,
worked to short fine leg
26.3 Muralitharan to Taibu, no run, on the back foot, nudges towards
square leg
26.4 Muralitharan to Taibu, no run, gets half forward, defends down the
pitch
26.5 Muralitharan to Taibu, no run, wrong one, on the sweep, sharp turn
back at him, beaten
26.6 Muralitharan to Taibu, no run, outside off, forward, pushed to the
off and another maiden
End of over 27 (maiden) Zimbabwe 93/2 (RR: 3.44 RRR: 154/23 = 6.70)
M Muralitharan 5-4-1-1 - City End
BRM Taylor 38* (77b 4x4 1x6) T Taibu 1* (7b)
27.1 Herath to Taylor, no run, round the wicket now, draws him forward,
defending
27.2 Herath to Taylor, no run, angled in at the leg stump, gets well
forward, nudges down the pitch
27.3 Herath to Taylor, no run, well forward, gets down low, plays under
the eyes, defends to the off
27.4 Herath to Taylor, no run, another solid looking defence
27.5 Herath to Taylor, one run, fullish and quicker, at the feet, well
clipped to long on
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27.6 Herath to Taibu, no run, defends back down the pitch from the front
foot
End of over 28 (1 run) Zimbabwe 94/2 (RR: 3.36 RRR: 153/22 = 6.95)
HMRKB Herath 6-1-22-1 - Club House End
BRM Taylor 39* (82b 4x4 1x6) T Taibu 1* (8b)
28.1 Muralitharan to Taylor, one run, outside off, runs it gently past
the gully
28.2 Muralitharan to Taibu, no run, drawn well forward outside off,
defends
28.3 Muralitharan to Taibu, no run, wrong one, gets back to play at,
then it turns away, smiles from Taibu
28.4 Muralitharan to Taibu, no run, back, nudges towards short fine leg
28.5 Muralitharan to Taibu, no run
28.6 Muralitharan to Taibu, one run, full, leg stump line, helps it just
forward of the short fine leg
End of over 29 (2 runs) Zimbabwe 96/2 (RR: 3.31 RRR: 151/21 = 7.19)
M Muralitharan 6-4-3-1 - City End
T Taibu 2* (13b) BRM Taylor 40* (83b 4x4 1x6)
29.1 Herath to Taibu, two runs, gets the foot down the pitch, reverse
sweep, Russel chases and pulls it up just short of the rope, 3rd
Ump called and confirms
29.2 Herath to Taibu, three runs, gets the foot down the pitch, reverse
sweep, Russel chases and pulls it up just short of the rope, 3rd
Ump called and confirms
29.3 Herath to Taylor, no run, forward, defends to the off
29.4 Herath to Taylor, legbye: one run, leg side, swings, on the pad,
past the keeper and the 100 is up
29.5 Herath to Taibu, one run, pushed to the on side, quick run
29.6 Herath to Taylor, no run, down the pitch, fired at his legs, dabs
back at the bowler
End of over 30 (7 runs) Zimbabwe 103/2 (RR: 3.43 RRR: 144/20 = 7.20)
HMRKB Herath 7-1-28-1 - Club House End
T Taibu 8* (16b) BRM Taylor 40* (86b 4x4 1x6)
Russle Arnold come son
30.1 Arnold to Taibu, no run, gets forward, flicks to the on side, beats
the bat, pad, but outside the line
30.2 Arnold to Taibu, one run, floated up, drives down the ground to
long off
30.3 Arnold to Taylor, SIX, down the pitch, gets a spark from somewhere,
lofts that well over long on
30.4 Arnold to Taylor, one run, fuller and flatter, driven towards long
on
30.5 Arnold to Taibu, no run, gets forward, nudges to the on side
30.6 Arnold to Taibu, one run, short, gets back quickly whips it behind
square, can not beat long leg
End of over 31 (9 runs) Zimbabwe 112/2 (RR: 3.61 RRR: 135/19 = 7.11)
RP Arnold 1-0-9-0 - City End
T Taibu 10* (20b) BRM Taylor 47* (88b 4x4 2x6)
31.1 Herath to Taibu, one run, on the back foot, pushed forward of point
31.2 Herath to Taylor, one run, fullish, drives to long off
31.3 Herath to Taibu, no run, back to over the wicket, at the pads,
plays round it, pad, no appeal
31.4 Herath to Taibu, one run, fuller, off stump, drives down the ground
to long off
31.5 Herath to Taylor, no run, full at the feet, clips straight at mid
wicket
31.6 Herath to Taylor, no run, full, yorker, spotted late, gets the
outside half of the bottom of the bat on it, into the foot,
squirts to the off
End of over 32 (3 runs) Zimbabwe 115/2 (RR: 3.59 RRR: 132/18 = 7.33)
HMRKB Herath 8-1-31-1 - Club House End
T Taibu 12* (23b) BRM Taylor 48* (91b 4x4 2x6)
32.1 Arnold to Taibu, one run, short, gets back and pulls, forces,
timing gone, runs away to square leg
32.2 Arnold to Taylor, one run, back, worked down to deep backward
square leg, gets to 49
32.3 Arnold to Taibu, one run, back and hooks, but straight at deep
square leg, had time to pick his pot
32.4 Arnold to Taylor, one run, forward, nudges to the on side, and
thats his maiden 50 in international cricket
32.5 Arnold to Taibu, one run, on the back foot, nudges to the on side
Correction made to the card, Taibu on 13 not 15
32.6 Arnold to Taylor, no run
End of over 33 (3 runs) Zimbabwe 118/2 (RR: 3.58 RRR: 129/17 = 7.59)
RP Arnold 2-0-14-0 - City End
T Taibu 13* (24b) BRM Taylor 50* (97b 4x4 2x6)
33.1 Chandana to Taibu, one run
33.2 Chandana to Taylor, one run
33.3 Chandana to Taibu, one run
33.4 Chandana to Taylor, one run
33.5 Chandana to Taibu, one run, outside off, gets back, chops past
point, sweeper in to field
33.6 Chandana to Taylor, one run, leg side, swings, inside edge, runs
past the short fine leg, long leg gets around
End of over 34 (6 runs) Zimbabwe 124/2 (RR: 3.65 RRR: 123/16 = 7.69)
UDU Chandana 7-0-28-0 - Club House End
BRM Taylor 53* (100b 4x4 2x6) T Taibu 16* (27b)
Maharoof back
34.1 Maharoof to Taylor, FOUR, outside off, gets forward, slaps the
drive past extra cover
34.2 Maharoof to Taylor, (noball) no run, oversteps, forward, driving
hard, not timed, goes to the cover
34.2 Maharoof to Taylor, no run, outside off, forward, stand and
deliver, swing and a miss
34.3 Maharoof to Taylor, no run, on line and length, gets forward,
firmly pushed to the off, point fields
34.4 Maharoof to Taylor, no run, outside off, on length, defends to the
off
34.5 Maharoof to Taylor, one run, gets forward, worked into the gap at
cover, quick run, Chandana fires wide
34.6 Maharoof to Taibu, no run, back of a length, on line, gets up,
defends towards point
End of over 35 (6 runs) Zimbabwe 130/2 (RR: 3.71 RRR: 117/15 = 7.80)
MF Maharoof 6-0-40-0 (2w 4nb) - City End
BRM Taylor 58* (105b 5x4 2x6) T Taibu 16* (28b)
35.1 Chandana to Taylor, SIX, leg stump full toss, whips it over square
leg
35.2 Chandana to Taylor, no run, back on line, pushes at it from the
front foot, ripper goes past the edge
35.3 Chandana to Taylor, no run, gets well forward, dabs towards point
35.4 Chandana to Taylor, one run, on the back foot, dabs into the gap at
cover
35.5 Chandana to Taibu, one run, outside off, short, cuts into the
ground on the bounce to point, fumble gets them through
35.6 Chandana to Taylor, no run, well forward, all defensive
End of over 36 (8 runs) Zimbabwe 138/2 (RR: 3.83 RRR: 109/14 = 7.79)
UDU Chandana 8-0-36-0 - Club House End
T Taibu 17* (29b) BRM Taylor 65* (110b 5x4 3x6)
36.1 Maharoof to Taibu, one run, leg side, very wide, goes after it,
gets bat on it to long leg, could also have taken the wide
36.2 Maharoof to Taylor, two runs, outside off, drives cleanly, beats
extra cover but not the sweeper
36.3 Maharoof to Taylor, one run, outside off, runs it to 3rd man for
the 50
partnership
36.4 Maharoof to Taibu, FOUR, just outside off, lofted well and firmly
over the bowlers head
36.5 Maharoof to Taibu, one run, nudged to the on side
36.6 Maharoof to Taylor, two runs, leg side full tosss, not expected,
gets a defensive bat to it, runs it into the vacant mid wicket
area
End of over 37 (11 runs) Zimbabwe 149/2 (RR: 4.03 RRR: 98/13 = 7.54)
MF Maharoof 7-0-51-0 (2w 4nb) - City End
T Taibu 23* (32b 1x4) BRM Taylor 70* (113b 5x4 3x6)
Herath back on now, 2 overs left for him
37.1 Herath to Taibu, two runs, outside off, stroked forward of the deep
cover, good running as gets back for two
37.2 Herath to Taibu, one run, outside off, opens the face, pushed wide
of cover
37.3 Herath to Taylor, no run, flat ball, dabs to the off
37.4 Herath to Taylor, no run, flat again, stroked to the on side
37.5 Herath to Taylor, no run, angled at the pad, defends down the pitch
37.6 Herath to Taylor, two runs, outside off, dabs to the off side,
quick run, keeper round, throws, overthrow taken
End of over 38 (5 runs) Zimbabwe 154/2 (RR: 4.05 RRR: 93/12 = 7.75)
HMRKB Herath 9-1-36-1 - Club House End
T Taibu 26* (34b 1x4) BRM Taylor 72* (117b 5x4 3x6)
Match State: Drinks
Comments coming in from all over the world now, good to see it is a
global game
Even getting mail from New Zealand :-)
For those from Sri Lanka and all the queries, Murali comes on now
38.1 Muralitharan to Taibu, OUT: gets down on one knee, plays the
reverse sweep, gets the edge, into the pad, loops to the leg side,
Dilshan round for the catch, silly shot as Murali strikes again
Zimbabwe 154/3, Partnership of 62
T Taibu c Dilshan b Muralitharan 26 (35b 1x4 0x6)
BRM Taylor 72* (117b 5x4 3x6) M Muralitharan 6.1-4-3-2
38.2 Muralitharan to Maregwede, no run, gets forward, defends down the
pitch
38.3 Muralitharan to Maregwede, no run, back of a length, rips back from
outside off, dabs to short fine leg from the back foot
38.4 Muralitharan to Maregwede, one run, outside off, pushed at it, goes
the other way, thick edge behind gully
38.5 Muralitharan to Taylor, one run, flighted, chips with the spin
towards long on
38.6 Muralitharan to Maregwede, no run, gets forward, sweeps, no contact
there
End of over 39 (2 runs) Zimbabwe 156/3 (RR: 4.00 RRR: 91/11 = 8.27)
M Muralitharan 7-4-5-2 - City End
BRM Taylor 73* (118b 5x4 3x6) A Maregwede 1* (4b)
39.1 Herath to Taylor, one run, down the pitch, chips again, bounces
towards long on
39.2 Herath to Maregwede, no run, at the legs, gets forward defends to
the on side
39.3 Herath to Maregwede, one run, full, jams that into the ground and
over the bowler
39.4 Herath to Taylor, OUT: short, leg side, gets under it, lofted high
to deep square leg, just did not get hold of it
Zimbabwe 158/4, Partnership of 4
BRM Taylor c Jayantha b Herath 74 (120b 5x4 3x6)
A Maregwede 2* (6b) HMRKB Herath 9.4-1-38-2
39.5 Herath to Nkala, no run, full on the off, stroked into the covers
39.6 Herath to Nkala, no run, full again, forward, drives again, bowler
cuts it off
End of over 40 (2 runs) Zimbabwe 158/4 (RR: 3.95 RRR: 89/10 = 8.90)
HMRKB Herath 10-1-38-2 - Club House End
A Maregwede 2* (6b) ML Nkala 0* (2b)
Into the last ten overs now, nearly nine runs an over needed
Looks like the catch has earned him a bowl as Jayantha comes on
40.1 Jayantha to Maregwede, one run, full, stroked to long on
40.2 Jayantha to Nkala, no run, left alone
40.3 Jayantha to Nkala, no run, beaten outside off
40.4 Jayantha to Nkala, one run, drives down the ground to long on
40.5 Jayantha to Maregwede, one run, drives down the ground to long on
40.6 Jayantha to Nkala, one run, down the pitch swinging, gets a bit of
bat on it, squirts to square leg, quick run beats the return
End of over 41 (4 runs) Zimbabwe 162/4 (RR: 3.95 RRR: 85/9 = 9.44)
WS Jayantha 1-0-4-0 - City End
ML Nkala 2* (6b) A Maregwede 4* (8b)
Chandana on
41.1 Chandana to Nkala, one run, flighted up, gets forward, stroked
along the ground to long off
41.2 Chandana to Maregwede, OUT: outside off, flighted, swings, slices
it a bit, Herath off the long off rope to take the catch
Zimbabwe 163/5, Partnership of 5
A Maregwede c Herath b Chandana 4 (9b 0x4 0x6)
ML Nkala 3* (7b) UDU Chandana 8.2-0-37-1
41.3 Chandana to Nkala, two runs, outside off, short, gets back and cuts
deep cover has a bit to do to his left
41.4 Chandana to Nkala, one run, drives past cover and deep cover races
away to his right
41.5 Chandana to Chigumbura, no run, fired in at the legs, gets bat
down, plays back at the bowler
41.6 Chandana to Chigumbura, one run, on the back foot, punched firmly
to the on side, easy run down to Zoysa at long on
End of over 42 (5 runs) Zimbabwe 167/5 (RR: 3.98 RRR: 80/8 = 10.00)
UDU Chandana 9-0-41-1 - Club House End
E Chigumbura 1* (2b) ML Nkala 6* (9b)
Game slipping away from Zimbabwe now and Murali still has 3 overs
if needed
42.1 Jayantha to Chigumbura, no run, forward, defends to the off
42.2 Jayantha to Chigumbura, no run, trying to force to the on side, can
not beat the bowler
42.3 Jayantha to Chigumbura, one run, leg side, worked off the legs to
deep backward square leg
42.4 Jayantha to Nkala, FOUR, down the pitch, swinging, inside edge,
Dilshan can not get across runs away fine
42.5 Jayantha to Nkala, one run, full, drives down to long on
42.6 Jayantha to Chigumbura, one run, down the pitch, chips on the
bounce to long on
End of over 43 (7 runs) Zimbabwe 174/5 (RR: 4.05 RRR: 73/7 = 10.43)
WS Jayantha 2-0-11-0 - City End
E Chigumbura 3* (6b) ML Nkala 11* (11b 1x4)
73 needed off 42 balls (10.4)
43.1 Chandana to Chigumbura, one run, leg side, swinging, gets bat and
boot to it, quick run, short fine leg goes to the keeper with the
batsman running to the other end nearly stranded
43.2 Chandana to Nkala, OUT: has to go for it, gets under it on the
drive, presents Herath with another at long off
Zimbabwe 175/6, Partnership of 12
ML Nkala c Herath b Chandana 11 (12b 1x4 0x6)
E Chigumbura 4* (7b) UDU Chandana 9.2-0-42-2
43.3 Chandana to Chigumbura, FOUR, leg side, full, swings well, gets a
good piece of the bat on it, into the gap at mid wicket
43.4 Chandana to Chigumbura, no run, on the back foot, cuts straight at
point
43.5 Chandana to Chigumbura, FOUR, leg side, swings again, in the air to
mid wicket, chest high, oops, puts it down and palms it on the
bounce over the rope, difficult to see the fielder in the shadows
43.6 Chandana to Chigumbura, no run, flighted, swings and misses, looks
for the run, but keeps a foot in the crease
End of over 44 (9 runs) Zimbabwe 183/6 (RR: 4.16 RRR: 64/6 = 10.67)
UDU Chandana 10-0-50-2 - Club House End
P Utseya 0* (0b) E Chigumbura 12* (11b 2x4)
Murali called on
44.1 Muralitharan to Utseya, one run, worked to the on side
44.2 Muralitharan to Chigumbura, no run, flighted up, gets across making
room, swings, no contact
44.3 Muralitharan to Chigumbura, two runs, outside off, swing again to
the on side, edges fine, hauled in on the rope at 3rd man
44.4 Muralitharan to Chigumbura, two runs, shorter, gets back, flat bats
that over Murali, long off round to cover
44.5 Muralitharan to Chigumbura, no run, the wrong one again, looking
for the one that comes in, where did that go as it goes the other
way
44.6 Muralitharan to Chigumbura, one run, back, pulls with the swing to
deep mid wicket, fielder just dives short
End of over 45 (6 runs) Zimbabwe 189/6 (RR: 4.20 RRR: 58/5 = 11.60)
M Muralitharan 8-4-11-2 - City End
E Chigumbura 17* (16b 2x4) P Utseya 1* (1b)
Zoysa now back on
45.1 Zoysa to Chigumbura, one run, leg side, worked round the corner
towards long leg
45.2 Zoysa to Utseya, legbye: one run, leg stump line, thuds into the
pad, rolls away to the short fine leg
45.3 Zoysa to Chigumbura, no run, back of a length, slower ball, shot
played about a week too soon, no contact
45.4 Zoysa to Chigumbura, two runs, outside off, chips over the cover
45.5 Zoysa to Chigumbura, one run, full, outside off, stroked to mid off
45.6 Zoysa to Utseya, wide: no run, leg side, gets down on the knee,
tries to flick it over the keeper, new shot for the coaching book
45.6 Zoysa to Utseya, one run, full, drives firmly down to long off
End of over 46 (7 runs) Zimbabwe 196/6 (RR: 4.26 RRR: 51/4 = 12.75)
DNT Zoysa 7-0-21-0 (7w) - Club House End
P Utseya 2* (3b) E Chigumbura 21* (20b 2x4)
46.1 Muralitharan to Utseya, FOUR, down the pitch, lofted straight, long
on tries to get to it, beaten on the bounce
46.2 Muralitharan to Utseya, no run, on the sweep, no contact
46.3 Muralitharan to Utseya, OUT: makes room to the off, swings high to
the leg side, Chandana gobbles it deep backward square leg
Zimbabwe 200/7, Partnership of 25
P Utseya c Chandana b Muralitharan 6 (6b 1x4 0x6)
E Chigumbura 21* (20b 2x4) M Muralitharan 8.3-4-15-3
46.4 Muralitharan to Chigumbura, OUT: flighted up, swings, goes high and
wide to mid wicket, WHAT A CATCH, out of the shade, dives forward,
cluches it just off the turf
Zimbabwe 200/8, Partnership of 0
E Chigumbura c Jayawardene b Muralitharan 21 (21b 2x4 0x6)
T Mupariwa 0* (0b) M Muralitharan 8.4-4-15-4
46.5 Muralitharan to Hondo, no run, gets well forward, saves the hat
trick defending
46.6 Muralitharan to Hondo, no run, gets forward sweeping, off the pad
to the keeper
End of over 47 (4 runs) Zimbabwe 200/8 (RR: 4.26 RRR: 47/3 = 15.67)
M Muralitharan 9-4-15-4 - City End
T Mupariwa 0* (0b) DT Hondo 0* (2b)
47.1 Zoysa to Mupariwa, one run, gets forward, stroked to deep mid off
47.2 Zoysa to Hondo, wide: no run, huge wide down the leg side, trying
to get his back ino it, pulls it way down the leg side
47.2 Zoysa to Hondo, no run, swing and a miss outside off
47.3 Zoysa to Hondo, one run, full, just on the off, looks to drive
hard, not timed, rools away towards mid off
47.4 Zoysa to Mupariwa, no run, outside off, drives over the top of the
yorker outside off
47.5 Zoysa to Mupariwa, one run, full again, looking for the yorker, dug
out toMurali at backward point
47.6 Zoysa to Hondo, no run, full, drives on the swing, into the ground,
Zoysa does well, stcks an hand out to his right and it sticks
End of over 48 (4 runs) Zimbabwe 204/8 (RR: 4.25 RRR: 43/2 = 21.50)
DNT Zoysa 8-0-25-0 (8w) - Club House End
T Mupariwa 2* (3b) DT Hondo 1* (5b)
48.1 Muralitharan to Mupariwa, two runs, down the pitch, chips wide of
long on, easy two
48.2 Muralitharan to Mupariwa, one run, down the pitch again, chips
square, jus short of square leg half way in
48.3 Muralitharan to Hondo, FOUR, short, gets back, slog sweeps over
Jayawardene at mid wicket
48.4 Muralitharan to Hondo, no run, outside off, short and another
ripper spins back at him
48.5 Muralitharan to Hondo, OUT: leg side, back to swing, drags it into
the stumps, 5 fer for Murali
Zimbabwe 211/9, Partnership of 11
DT Hondo b Muralitharan 5 (8b 1x4 0x6)
T Mupariwa 5* (5b) M Muralitharan 9.5-4-22-5
48.6 Muralitharan to Panyangara, no run, gets well forward outside off,
pads away to the off
End of over 49 (7 runs) Zimbabwe 211/9 (RR: 4.31 RRR: 36/1 = 36.00)
M Muralitharan 10-4-22-5 - City End
T Mupariwa 5* (5b) T Panyangara 0* (1b)
At this stage all 9 wickets have gone to the spinners
but then 5 of the 7 have been spinners
Maharoof to bowl the last over
49.1 Maharoof to Mupariwa, one run, gets the charge, drives, inside edge
to square leg
49.2 Maharoof to Panyangara, one run, pushed back down the pitch, in the
air, Maharoof reaches out, just does not stick and the batsman is
over joyed, his first run, looked as if he had just got his maiden
100
49.3 Maharoof to Mupariwa, (noball) no run, outside off, swing and a
miss
49.3 Maharoof to Mupariwa, one run, leg stump yorker, dug out to mid
wicket
49.4 Maharoof to Panyangara, one run, down the pitch, gets high on the
bat, in the air to long on, Zoysa can just not get there
49.5 Maharoof to Mupariwa, FOUR, outside off, stand and deliver, flat
bats that firmly over the bowlers head, nearly a home run at
center field
49.6 Maharoof to Mupariwa, one run, down the pitch, chips the bowler
this time and Sri Lanka win by 25 runs
End of over 50 (10 runs) Zimbabwe 221/9 (RR: 4.42 RRR: 26/0 = 0.00)
MF Maharoof 8-0-61-0 (2w 5nb) - Club House End
T Mupariwa 12* (10b 1x4) T Panyangara 2* (3b)
So a win for Sri Lanka by 25 runs and a series win, but a spirited
display by the young Zimbabwe players who have been given the
chance at playing this level of cricket
Thank you for all the comments, did not have a chance to mention
them all, and we will chat again during the test series
All that remains is the MoM and MoS
Man of the Match - Russell Arnold
And a strange decision for Man of the Series - T Taibu, for his
work and captaincy during the series
Thanks again for your attendance, see you again for the Test where
Zimbabwe will be back to full strength
And lastly the comments page ... www.cricinfo.com/com
mentry.html
Good night from Keith