20
End of over. Over 20. 5 runs. Bowler: Jofra Archer. Sri Lanka: 189/5(rr 9.45)
19.6Archer to K Asalankalb
Leg bye. Jofra Archer to Charith Asalanka. Slower ball back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, hit body to leg gully for 1 run, fielded by Buttler. That concludes Sri Lanka's innings, as they scored 189 runs for the loss of five wickets. The top-order batsmen performed well, providing a solid start for the team. Pavan Rathnayake was the top scorer with 40 runs, while Pathum Nissanka and Kamil Mishara contributed 34 and 36 runs, respectively. For England, Jofra Archer took two wickets. Can England chase down the target? Or will Sri Lanka regain control? Join us in a while for the run chase.
19.5Archer to K Vimukthi1
One run. Jofra Archer to Janith Liyanage. Reverse Swing-In half volley, down leg side on the front foot flick, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to short fine leg for 1 run, dropped catch by Rashid.
19.4Archer to P RathnayakeW
Wicket. OUT! Caught. Jofra Archer to Pavan Rathnayake. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket, caught by Bethell. Archer gets another wicket.
19.3Archer to K Asalanka1
One run. Jofra Archer to Charith Asalanka. Leg cutter back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot pulling, in the air under control to deep backward square leg for 1 run, dropped catch by Banton.
19.2Archer to P Rathnayakeb
Bye. Jofra Archer to Pavan Rathnayake. Leg cutter half volley, outside off stump moves in front Scoop, missed for 1 run, mis-fielded by Buttler, fielded by Dawson.
19.1Archer to K Asalankalb
Leg bye. Jofra Archer to Charith Asalanka. Length ball, off stump on the front foot Slog, hit pad to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Dawson.
19
End of over. Over 19. 17 runs. Bowler: Sam Curran. Sri Lanka: 184/4(rr 9.68)
18.6Curran to P Rathnayake4
Four runs. FOUR! Sam Curran to Pavan Rathnayake. Reverse Swing-Out full toss, to leg on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past long off for 4 runs.
18.5Curran to P Rathnayake2
Two runs. Sam Curran to Pavan Rathnayake. Reverse Swing-Out full toss, middle stump on the front foot driving, in the air under control to deep point for 2 runs, run save by Bethell.
18.5Curran to P Rathnayakewd
Wide. Wide Sam Curran to Pavan Rathnayake. Reverse Swing-In half volley, down leg side deep in crease flick, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for 1 run, fielded by Buttler.
18.4Curran to P Rathnayake4
Four runs. FOUR! Sam Curran to Pavan Rathnayake. Reverse Swing-In full toss, outside off stump moves in front Scoop, well timed in the air under control past third man for 4 runs.
18.3Curran to K Asalanka1
One run. Sam Curran to Charith Asalanka. Reverse Swing-In full toss, outside off stump on the front foot flick, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Bethell.
18.2Curran to K Asalanka4
Four runs. FOUR! Sam Curran to Charith Asalanka. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump moves in front Scoop, well timed in the air under control past third man for 4 runs.
18.1Curran to P Rathnayake1
One run. Sam Curran to Pavan Rathnayake. Reverse Swing-Out half volley, down leg side on the front foot Slog, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Banton.
18
End of over. Over 18. 8 runs. Bowler: Liam Dawson. Sri Lanka: 167/4(rr 9.28)
17.6Dawson to P Rathnayake1
One run. Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake. Arm ball full toss, down leg side on the front foot flick, in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Bethell.
17.5Dawson to K Asalanka1
One run. Liam Dawson to Charith Asalanka. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Late Cut, in the air under control to backward point for 1 run, mis-fielded by Curran.
17.4Dawson to P Rathnayake1
One run. Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake. Stock length ball, down leg side on the front foot working, in the air under control to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Curran.
17.3Dawson to P Rathnayake4
Four runs. FOUR! Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.
17.2Dawson to P Rathnayake0
Dot ball. Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot reverse sweeping, missed for no runs, mis-fielded by Buttler.