Emerald Cricket League 2024

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Qualifier 2
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vs
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Venue: R.Premadasa Stadium (Colombo)
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Code:
COLOMBO CACKLING COOKIES WON THE TOSS AND ELECTED TO BAT FIRST

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1st INNINGS

Code:
0.1  Beek to Dickwella, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
0.2  Beek to Dickwella, one run, Great cooperation between Niroshan Dickwella and Quinton de Kock 
0.3  Beek to Kock, no run, Quinton de Kock was completely deceived
0.4  Beek to Kock, no run, Quinton de Kock missed that one by a mile
0.5  Beek to Kock, FOUR, Quinton de Kock is one of the best batsmen in the world
0.6  Beek to Kock, one run, The misfield by Chandimal allows yet another run

         End of over 1  (6 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING      6/0
         (R/R:  6.00)
         Logan van Beek       1.0-0-6-0
         Niroshan Dickwella    1(2b)
         Quinton de Kock       5(4b 1X4)

1.1  Siraj to Kock, one run, The misfield by Sudeera allows yet another run
1.2  Siraj to Dickwella, no run, Defensively played by Niroshan Dickwella
1.3  Siraj to Dickwella, one run, That was a very risky single.
1.4  Siraj to Kock, two runs,
1.5  Siraj to Kock, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
1.6  Siraj to Kock, no run, Defensively played by Quinton de Kock

         End of over 2  (4 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING     10/0
         (R/R:  5.00)
         Mohammed Siraj       1.0-0-4-0
         Quinton de Kock       8(8b 1X4)
         Niroshan Dickwella    2(4b)

2.1  Lakshan to Dickwella, no run, Left alone by Niroshan Dickwella
2.2  Lakshan to Dickwella, one run, Great cooperation between Niroshan Dickwella and Quinton de Kock 
2.3  Lakshan to Kock, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
2.4  Lakshan to Kock, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
2.5  Lakshan to Kock, no run, Quinton de Kock was completely deceived
2.6  Lakshan to Kock, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 3  (1 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING     11/0
         (R/R:  3.67)
         Dhananjaya Lakshan   1.0-0-1-0
         Quinton de Kock       8(12b 1X4)
         Niroshan Dickwella    3(6b)

3.1  Beek to Dickwella, no run, Niroshan Dickwella was completely deceived
3.2  Beek to Dickwella, one run, Great cooperation between Niroshan Dickwella and Quinton de Kock 
3.3  Beek to Kock, one run, That was a very risky single.
3.4  Beek to Dickwella, no run, Niroshan Dickwella was completely deceived
3.5  Beek to Dickwella, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
3.6  Beek to Dickwella, one run, The misfield by A Fernando allows yet another run

         End of over 4  (3 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING     14/0
         (R/R:  3.50)
         Logan van Beek       2.0-0-9-0
         Quinton de Kock       9(13b 1X4)
         Niroshan Dickwella    5(11b)

4.1  Madushanka to Dickwella, one run, That was a very risky single.
4.2  Madushanka to Kock, one run, That was a very risky single.
4.3  Madushanka to Dickwella, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
4.4  Madushanka to Dickwella, one run, That is very well run by Quinton de Kock 
4.5  Madushanka to Kock, one run, Great cooperation between Quinton de Kock and Niroshan Dickwella
4.6  Madushanka to Dickwella, no run, Defensively played by Niroshan Dickwella

         End of over 5  (4 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING     18/0
         (R/R:  3.60)
         Dilshan Madushanka   1.0-0-4-0
         Niroshan Dickwella    7(15b)
         Quinton de Kock      11(15b 1X4)

5.1  Stokes to Kock, no run, Quinton de Kock was completely deceived
5.2  Stokes to Kock, no run, Quinton de Kock was completely deceived
5.3  Stokes to Kock, no ball, no ball, May seem a bit unfare to Ben Stokes stepping over the crease only a few inches
5.3  Stokes to Kock, no ball, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Quinton de Kock
5.3  Stokes to Kock, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Quinton de Kock
5.4  Stokes to Kock, no run, Quinton de Kock was completely deceived
5.5  Stokes to Kock, two runs,
5.6  Stokes to Kock, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Stokes     

         End of over 6  (8 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING     26/0
         (R/R:  4.33)
         Ben Stokes           1.0-0-8-0
         Quinton de Kock      17(21b 2X4)
         Niroshan Dickwella    7(15b)

6.1  Siraj to Dickwella, one run, That was a very risky single.
6.2  Siraj to Kock, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
6.3  Siraj to Kock, FOUR, Quinton de Kock is one of the best batsmen in the world
6.4  Siraj to Kock, one run, The misfield by Chandimal allows yet another run
6.5  Siraj to Dickwella, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
6.6  Siraj to Dickwella, one run, That is very well run by Quinton de Kock 

         End of over 7  (7 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING     33/0
         (R/R:  4.71)
         Mohammed Siraj       2.0-0-11-0
         Quinton de Kock      22(24b 3X4)
         Niroshan Dickwella    9(18b)

7.1  Lakshan to Dickwella, no run, Left alone by Niroshan Dickwella
7.2  Lakshan to Dickwella, no run, Niroshan Dickwella was completely deceived
7.3  Lakshan to Dickwella, no run, Defensively played by Niroshan Dickwella
7.4  Lakshan to Dickwella, no run, Left alone by Niroshan Dickwella
7.5  Lakshan to Dickwella, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
7.6  Lakshan to Dickwella, no run, Left alone by Niroshan Dickwella

         End of over 8  (0 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING     33/0
         (R/R:  4.13)
         Dhananjaya Lakshan   2.0-0-1-0
         Niroshan Dickwella    9(24b)
         Quinton de Kock      22(24b 3X4)

8.1  Madushanka to Kock, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
8.2  Madushanka to Kock, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
8.3  Madushanka to Kock, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Madushanka 
8.4  Madushanka to Kock, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
8.4  Madushanka to Kock, no run, Quinton de Kock was completely deceived
8.5  Madushanka to Kock, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dinesh Chandimal
8.6  Madushanka to Kock, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Quinton de Kock

         End of over 9  (7 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING     40/0
         (R/R:  4.44)
         Dilshan Madushanka   2.0-0-11-0
         Quinton de Kock      28(31b 4X4)
         Niroshan Dickwella    9(24b)

9.1  Lakshan to Dickwella, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
9.2  Lakshan to Dickwella, one run, That was a very risky single.
9.3  Lakshan to Kock, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Lakshan    
9.4  Lakshan to Kock, FOUR, Dhananjaya Lakshan cant belive it
9.5  Lakshan to Kock, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
9.6  Lakshan to Kock, one run, The misfield by Madushanka allows yet another run

         End of over 10  (6 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING     46/0
         (R/R:  4.60)
         Dhananjaya Lakshan   3.0-1-7-0
         Niroshan Dickwella   10(26b)
         Quinton de Kock      33(35b 5X4)
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Colombo come out of the first powerplay without losing any wickets.
Quinton de Kock is batting sublimely while Niroshan Dickwella has been struggling
but he has managed to hold onto his wicket.

Hambantota haven't given too many freebies but they would want to
take some wickets soon or else Colombo could end with a huge total like Jaffna.

Code:
10.1  Madushanka to Kock, no run, Quinton de Kock missed that one by a mile
10.2  Madushanka to Kock, one run, One more to the total
10.3  Madushanka to Dickwella, one run, The misfield by Siraj allows yet another run
10.4  Madushanka to Kock, no run, Quinton de Kock missed that one by a mile
10.5  Madushanka to Kock, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
10.6  Madushanka to Kock, no run, Defensively played by Quinton de Kock

         End of over 11  (2 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING     48/0
         (R/R:  4.36)
         Dilshan Madushanka   3.0-0-13-0
         Quinton de Kock      34(40b 5X4)
         Niroshan Dickwella   11(27b)

11.1  Beek to Dickwella, no run, Niroshan Dickwella was completely deceived
11.2  Beek to Dickwella, one run, Great cooperation between Niroshan Dickwella and Quinton de Kock 
11.3  Beek to Kock, one run, That was a very risky single.
11.4  Beek to Dickwella, one run, Great cooperation between Niroshan Dickwella and Quinton de Kock 
11.5  Beek to Kock, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Logan van Beek, deserving this punishment
11.6  Beek to Kock, no run, Left alone by Quinton de Kock

         End of over 12  (7 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING     55/0
         (R/R:  4.58)
         Logan van Beek       3.0-0-16-0
         Quinton de Kock      39(43b 6X4)
         Niroshan Dickwella   13(30b)

12.1  Sudeera to Dickwella, one run, That was a very risky single.
12.2  Sudeera to Kock, one run, That is very well run by Niroshan Dickwella
12.3  Sudeera to Dickwella, no run, Defensively played by Niroshan Dickwella
12.4  Sudeera to Dickwella, no run, Niroshan Dickwella missed that one by a mile
12.5  Sudeera to Dickwella, wide, Dilum Sudeera bowling a very wayward one
12.5  Sudeera to Dickwella, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Dilum Sudeera, deserving this punishment
12.6  Sudeera to Dickwella, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 13  (7 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING     62/0
         (R/R:  4.77)
         Dilum Sudeera        1.0-0-7-0
         Niroshan Dickwella   18(36b 1X4)
         Quinton de Kock      40(44b 6X4)

13.1  Croospulle to Kock, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Lasith Croospulle, deserving this punishment
13.2  Croospulle to Kock, one run, That is very well run by Niroshan Dickwella
13.3  Croospulle to Dickwella, no run, Niroshan Dickwella was completely deceived
13.4  Croospulle to Dickwella, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
13.5  Croospulle to Dickwella, no run, Left alone by Niroshan Dickwella
13.6  Croospulle to Dickwella, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Niroshan Dickwella

         End of over 14  (9 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING     71/0
         (R/R:  5.07)
         Lasith Croospulle    1.0-0-9-0
         Niroshan Dickwella   22(40b 2X4)
         Quinton de Kock      45(46b 7X4)

14.1  Sudeera to Kock, no run, Defensively played by Quinton de Kock
14.2  Sudeera to Kock, FOUR, Dilum Sudeera cant belive it
14.3  Sudeera to Kock, one run, Great cooperation between Quinton de Kock and Niroshan Dickwella
      Thats another fifty for Quinton de Kock 
14.4  Sudeera to Dickwella, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
14.5  Sudeera to Dickwella, one run, The misfield by A Fernando allows yet another run
14.6  Sudeera to Kock, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 15  (6 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING     77/0
         (R/R:  5.13)
         Dilum Sudeera        2.0-0-13-0
         Quinton de Kock      50(50b 8X4)
         Niroshan Dickwella   23(42b 2X4)

15.1  Siraj to Dickwella, no run, Niroshan Dickwella was completely deceived
15.2  Siraj to Dickwella, one run, That was a very risky single.
15.3  Siraj to Kock, legbye, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
15.4  Siraj to Dickwella, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
15.5  Siraj to Kock, no ball, no ball, May seem a bit unfare to Mohammed Siraj stepping over the crease only a few inches
15.5  Siraj to Kock, no ball, FOUR, Quinton de Kock is one of the best batsmen in the world
15.5  Siraj to Kock, FOUR, Quinton de Kock is one of the best batsmen in the world
15.6  Siraj to Kock, no run, Quinton de Kock was completely deceived

         End of over 16  (11 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING     88/0
         (R/R:  5.50)
         Mohammed Siraj       3.0-0-21-0
         Quinton de Kock      54(53b 9X4)
         Niroshan Dickwella   27(45b 2X4)

16.1  Lakshan to Dickwella, no run, Defensively played by Niroshan Dickwella
16.2  Lakshan to Dickwella, one run, That is very well run by Quinton de Kock 
16.3  Lakshan to Kock, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Dhananjaya Lakshan, giving that a wide
16.3  Lakshan to Kock, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
16.4  Lakshan to Kock, one run, Great cooperation between Quinton de Kock and Niroshan Dickwella
16.5  Lakshan to Dickwella, no run, Niroshan Dickwella was completely deceived
16.6  Lakshan to Dickwella, no run, Niroshan Dickwella missed that one by a mile

         End of over 17  (3 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING     91/0
         (R/R:  5.35)
         Dhananjaya Lakshan   4.0-1-10-0
         Niroshan Dickwella   28(49b 2X4)
         Quinton de Kock      55(56b 9X4)

17.1  Sudeera to Kock, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Dilum Sudeera, deserving this punishment
17.2  Sudeera to Kock, no ball, legbye, Dilum Sudeera is getting the ball to turn ferociously
17.2  Sudeera to Kock, legbye, Dilum Sudeera is getting the ball to turn ferociously
17.3  Sudeera to Dickwella, no run, Niroshan Dickwella was completely deceived
17.4  Sudeera to Dickwella, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
17.5  Sudeera to Dickwella, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
17.6  Sudeera to Dickwella, one run, That is very well run by Quinton de Kock 

         End of over 18  (7 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING     98/0
         (R/R:  5.44)
         Dilum Sudeera        3.0-0-19-0
         Quinton de Kock      59(58b 10X4)
         Niroshan Dickwella   29(53b 2X4)

18.1  Beek to Dickwella, no run, Defensively played by Niroshan Dickwella
18.2  Beek to Dickwella, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
18.3  Beek to Dickwella, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
18.4  Beek to Dickwella, no run, Niroshan Dickwella was completely deceived
18.5  Beek to Dickwella, one run, That was a very risky single.
18.6  Beek to Kock, one run, That is very well run by Niroshan Dickwella

         End of over 19  (4 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING    102/0
         (R/R:  5.37)
         Logan van Beek       4.0-0-20-0
         Niroshan Dickwella   32(58b 2X4)
         Quinton de Kock      60(59b 10X4)

19.1  Siraj to Kock, no run, Left alone by Quinton de Kock
19.2  Siraj to Kock, no run, Quinton de Kock was completely deceived
19.3  Siraj to Kock, one run, That was a very risky single.
19.4  Siraj to Dickwella, one run, That is very well run by Quinton de Kock 
19.5  Siraj to Kock, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Siraj      
19.6  Siraj to Kock, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 20  (3 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING    105/0
         (R/R:  5.25)
         Mohammed Siraj       4.0-0-24-0
         Niroshan Dickwella   33(59b 2X4)
         Quinton de Kock      62(64b 10X4)
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Colombo openers continue to dominate the Hambantota bowlers.
Quinton de Kock reaches his fifty
while Dickwella is playing a more sedantary role.

Siraj being wicketless is hurting Hambantota too much. Their other bowlers'
inability to step-up has not been pleasing to watch.

Code:
20.1  Croospulle to Kock, no run, Left alone by Quinton de Kock
20.2  Croospulle to Kock, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Lasith Croospulle, deserving this punishment
20.3  Croospulle to Kock, one run, Great cooperation between Quinton de Kock and Niroshan Dickwella
20.4  Croospulle to Dickwella, one run, The misfield by Sudeera allows yet another run
20.5  Croospulle to Kock, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
20.6  Croospulle to Kock, two runs, Overthrow by Dussen instead of 1 they get 2

         End of over 21  (8 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING    113/0
         (R/R:  5.38)
         Lasith Croospulle    2.0-0-17-0
         Quinton de Kock      69(69b 11X4)
         Niroshan Dickwella   34(60b 2X4)

21.1  Beek to Dickwella, no run, Niroshan Dickwella was completely deceived
21.2  Beek to Dickwella, one run, That was a very risky single.
21.3  Beek to Kock, no run, Quinton de Kock was completely deceived
21.4  Beek to Kock, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dinesh Chandimal
21.5  Beek to Kock, one run, Great cooperation between Quinton de Kock and Niroshan Dickwella
21.6  Beek to Dickwella, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 22  (3 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING    116/0
         (R/R:  5.27)
         Logan van Beek       5.0-0-23-0
         Quinton de Kock      70(72b 11X4)
         Niroshan Dickwella   36(63b 2X4)

22.1  Lakshan to Dickwella, one run, That was a very risky single.
22.2  Lakshan to Kock, one run, That was a very risky single.
22.3  Lakshan to Dickwella, no run, Left alone by Niroshan Dickwella
22.4  Lakshan to Dickwella, no run, Niroshan Dickwella was completely deceived
22.5  Lakshan to Dickwella, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
22.6  Lakshan to Dickwella, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 23  (2 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING    118/0
         (R/R:  5.13)
         Dhananjaya Lakshan   5.0-1-12-0
         Niroshan Dickwella   37(68b 2X4)
         Quinton de Kock      71(73b 11X4)

23.1  Madushanka to Kock, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Quinton de Kock
23.2  Madushanka to Kock, one run, Great cooperation between Quinton de Kock and Niroshan Dickwella
23.3  Madushanka to Dickwella, two runs, Overthrow by Siraj instead of 1 they get 2
23.4  Madushanka to Dickwella, SIX, What a wonderful player Niroshan Dickwella is
23.5  Madushanka to Dickwella, one run, One more to the total
23.6  Madushanka to Kock, one run, That is very well run by Niroshan Dickwella

         End of over 24  (15 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING    133/0
         (R/R:  5.54)
         Dilshan Madushanka   4.0-0-28-0
         Niroshan Dickwella   46(71b 2X4 1X6)
         Quinton de Kock      77(76b 12X4)

24.1  Sudeera to Kock, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Quinton de Kock
24.2  Sudeera to Kock, no run, Defensively played by Quinton de Kock
24.3  Sudeera to Kock, OUT, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire gives Quinton de Kock the finger

         Quinton de Kock        81 (79b 13X4)
         c. Chandimal   b. Sudeera

24.4  Sudeera to K Mendis, FOUR, Dilum Sudeera cant belive it
24.5  Sudeera to K Mendis, no run, Dilum Sudeera is getting the ball to turn ferociously
24.6  Sudeera to K Mendis, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 25  (8 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING    141/1
         (R/R:  5.64)
         Dilum Sudeera        4.0-0-27-1
         Kamindu Mendis        4(3b 1X4)
         Niroshan Dickwella   46(71b 2X4 1X6)

25.1  Beek to Dickwella, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
25.2  Beek to Dickwella, FOUR, Logan van Beek cant belive it
      Fifty for Niroshan Dickwella
25.3  Beek to Dickwella, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dinesh Chandimal
25.4  Beek to Dickwella, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
25.5  Beek to Dickwella, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
25.6  Beek to Dickwella, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dinesh Chandimal

         End of over 26  (4 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING    145/1
         (R/R:  5.58)
         Logan van Beek       6.0-0-27-0
         Niroshan Dickwella   50(77b 3X4 1X6)
         Kamindu Mendis        4(3b 1X4)

26.1  Lakshan to K Mendis, no run, Kamindu Mendis missed that one by a mile
26.2  Lakshan to K Mendis, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
26.3  Lakshan to K Mendis, no run, Defensively played by Kamindu Mendis
26.4  Lakshan to K Mendis, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
26.5  Lakshan to K Mendis, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
26.6  Lakshan to K Mendis, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more

         End of over 27  (4 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING    149/1
         (R/R:  5.52)
         Dhananjaya Lakshan   6.0-1-16-0
         Kamindu Mendis        8(9b 1X4)
         Niroshan Dickwella   50(77b 3X4 1X6)

27.1  Stokes to Dickwella, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
27.2  Stokes to Dickwella, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dinesh Chandimal
27.3  Stokes to Dickwella, one run, The misfield by Sudeera allows yet another run
27.4  Stokes to K Mendis, one run, Great cooperation between Kamindu Mendis and Niroshan Dickwella
27.5  Stokes to Dickwella, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dinesh Chandimal
27.6  Stokes to Dickwella, one run, The misfield by Sudeera allows yet another run

         End of over 28  (3 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING    152/1
         (R/R:  5.43)
         Ben Stokes           2.0-0-11-0
         Kamindu Mendis        9(10b 1X4)
         Niroshan Dickwella   52(82b 3X4 1X6)

28.1  Croospulle to Dickwella, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
28.2  Croospulle to Dickwella, one run, The misfield by Dussen allows yet another run
28.3  Croospulle to K Mendis, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
28.4  Croospulle to Dickwella, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
28.5  Croospulle to Dickwella, one run, That is very well run by Kamindu Mendis  
28.6  Croospulle to K Mendis, no run, Lasith Croospulle is getting the ball to turn ferociously

         End of over 29  (5 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING    157/1
         (R/R:  5.41)
         Lasith Croospulle    3.0-0-22-0
         Kamindu Mendis       12(12b 1X4)
         Niroshan Dickwella   54(86b 3X4 1X6)

29.1  Lakshan to Dickwella, one run, Great cooperation between Niroshan Dickwella and Kamindu Mendis  
29.2  Lakshan to K Mendis, one run, One more to the total
29.3  Lakshan to Dickwella, no run, Niroshan Dickwella missed that one by a mile
29.4  Lakshan to Dickwella, one run, The misfield by A Fernando allows yet another run
29.5  Lakshan to K Mendis, one run, The misfield by Dussen allows yet another run
29.6  Lakshan to Dickwella, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 30  (5 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING    162/1
         (R/R:  5.40)
         Dhananjaya Lakshan   7.0-1-21-0
         Kamindu Mendis       14(14b 1X4)
         Niroshan Dickwella   57(90b 3X4 1X6)
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(Dinesh Chandimal holds onto the catch of Quinton de Kock)

Dilum Sudeera strikes as Hambantota finally break the opening partnership of Colombo.
Dickwella reaches his fifty in 73 balls but hasn't uped the ante yet.

Colombo are looking well-set for 270 plus total here!

Code:
30.1  Croospulle to Dickwella, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
30.2  Croospulle to K Mendis, one run, The misfield by Dussen allows yet another run
30.3  Croospulle to Dickwella, no ball, one run, Great cooperation between Niroshan Dickwella and Kamindu Mendis  
30.3  Croospulle to Dickwella, one run, Great cooperation between Niroshan Dickwella and Kamindu Mendis  
30.4  Croospulle to K Mendis, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
30.5  Croospulle to K Mendis, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
30.6  Croospulle to K Mendis, one run, Great cooperation between Kamindu Mendis and Niroshan Dickwella

         End of over 31  (9 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING    171/1
         (R/R:  5.52)
         Lasith Croospulle    4.0-0-31-0
         Niroshan Dickwella   61(92b 3X4 1X6)
         Kamindu Mendis       18(18b 1X4)

31.1  Siraj to K Mendis, OUT, Avishka Fernando takes an easy catch to dismiss Kamindu Mendis

         Kamindu Mendis         18 (19b 1X4)
         c. A Fernando  b. Siraj

31.2  Siraj to Tector, no run, Defensively played by Harry Tector
31.3  Siraj to Tector, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Mohammed Siraj, deserving this punishment
31.4  Siraj to Tector, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Siraj      
31.5  Siraj to Tector, no run, Harry Tector missed that one by a mile
31.6  Siraj to Tector, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 32  (5 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING    176/2
         (R/R:  5.50)
         Mohammed Siraj       5.0-0-29-1
         Niroshan Dickwella   61(92b 3X4 1X6)
         Harry Tector          5(5b 1X4)

32.1  Croospulle to Tector, OUT, That ball caught the edge and struck the stumps. Tector cant belive it

         Harry Tector           5 (6b 1X4)
         b. Croospulle

32.2  Croospulle to Leede, one run, One more to the total
32.3  Croospulle to Dickwella, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Avishka Fernando

         Niroshan Dickwella     61 (93b 3X4 1X6)
         c. A Fernando  b. Croospulle

32.4  Croospulle to Silva, no run, Lasith Croospulle is getting the ball to turn ferociously
32.5  Croospulle to Silva, two runs, Overthrow by Gill instead of 1 they get 2
32.6  Croospulle to Silva, 1 bye, That ball spun too much for Dinesh Chandimal to stop

         End of over 33  (4 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING    180/4
         (R/R:  5.45)
         Lasith Croospulle    5.0-0-34-2
         Bas de Leede          1(2b)
         Dhananjaya de Silva   2(2b)

33.1  Sudeera to Silva, no run, Dilum Sudeera is getting the ball to turn ferociously
33.2  Sudeera to Silva, no run, Left alone by Dhananjaya de Silva
33.3  Sudeera to Silva, no run, Dilum Sudeera is getting the ball to turn ferociously
33.4  Sudeera to Silva, one run, One more to the total
33.5  Sudeera to Leede, no run, Left alone by Bas de Leede
33.6  Sudeera to Leede, no run, Defensively played by Bas de Leede

         End of over 34  (1 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING    181/4
         (R/R:  5.32)
         Dilum Sudeera        5.0-0-28-1
         Bas de Leede          1(4b)
         Dhananjaya de Silva   3(6b)

34.1  Beek to Silva, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
34.2  Beek to Leede, no run, Bas de Leede was completely deceived
34.3  Beek to Leede, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Dilshan Madushanka

         Bas de Leede           1 (6b)
         c. Madushanka  b. Beek

34.4  Beek to Dinusha, no run, Left alone by Sonal Dinusha
34.5  Beek to Dinusha, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Sonal Dinusha
34.6  Beek to Dinusha, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 35  (8 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING    189/5
         (R/R:  5.40)
         Logan van Beek       7.0-0-35-1
         Dhananjaya de Silva   6(7b)
         Sonal Dinusha         5(3b 1X4)

35.1  Lakshan to Dinusha, one run, The misfield by Croospulle allows yet another run
35.2  Lakshan to Silva, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Lakshan    
35.3  Lakshan to Silva, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
35.4  Lakshan to Silva, one run, One more to the total
35.5  Lakshan to Dinusha, no run, Sonal Dinusha missed that one by a mile
35.6  Lakshan to Dinusha, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dinesh Chandimal

         End of over 36  (2 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING    191/5
         (R/R:  5.31)
         Dhananjaya Lakshan   8.0-1-23-0
         Sonal Dinusha         6(6b 1X4)
         Dhananjaya de Silva   7(10b)

36.1  Sudeera to Silva, no ball, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
36.1  Sudeera to Silva, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
36.2  Sudeera to Silva, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
36.3  Sudeera to Silva, no run, Left alone by Dhananjaya de Silva
36.4  Sudeera to Silva, one run, One more to the total
36.5  Sudeera to Dinusha, no run, Dilum Sudeera is getting the ball to turn ferociously
36.6  Sudeera to Dinusha, two runs,

         End of over 37  (4 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING    195/5
         (R/R:  5.27)
         Dilum Sudeera        6.0-0-32-1
         Sonal Dinusha         8(8b 1X4)
         Dhananjaya de Silva   8(14b)

37.1  Siraj to Silva, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Dhananjaya de Silva
37.2  Siraj to Silva, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Mohammed Siraj, deserving this punishment
37.3  Siraj to Silva, one run, One more to the total
37.4  Siraj to Dinusha, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
37.5  Siraj to Dinusha, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
37.6  Siraj to Dinusha, no run, Sonal Dinusha missed that one by a mile

         End of over 38  (9 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING    204/5
         (R/R:  5.37)
         Mohammed Siraj       6.0-0-38-1
         Sonal Dinusha         8(11b 1X4)
         Dhananjaya de Silva  17(17b 2X4)

38.1  Lakshan to Silva, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Lakshan    
38.2  Lakshan to Silva, one run, That was a very risky single.
38.3  Lakshan to Dinusha, no run, Defensively played by Sonal Dinusha
38.4  Lakshan to Dinusha, no run, Left alone by Sonal Dinusha
38.5  Lakshan to Dinusha, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
38.6  Lakshan to Dinusha, no run, Left alone by Sonal Dinusha

         End of over 39  (1 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING    205/5
         (R/R:  5.26)
         Dhananjaya Lakshan   9.0-1-24-0
         Sonal Dinusha         8(15b 1X4)
         Dhananjaya de Silva  18(19b 2X4)

39.1  Beek to Silva, no run, Left alone by Dhananjaya de Silva
39.2  Beek to Silva, no run, Defensively played by Dhananjaya de Silva
39.3  Beek to Silva, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Beek       
39.4  Beek to Silva, no run, Dhananjaya de Silva was completely deceived
39.5  Beek to Silva, one run, That is very well run by Sonal Dinusha   
39.6  Beek to Dinusha, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 40  (1 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING    206/5
         (R/R:  5.15)
         Logan van Beek       8.0-0-36-1
         Sonal Dinusha         8(16b 1X4)
         Dhananjaya de Silva  19(24b 2X4)
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From 171/1 to 184/5, Hambantota trigger a collapse as Colombo lose momentum
heading into the final 10 overs. Lasith Croospulle picked two wickets while
Siraj and Logan van Beek picked one each.

Dhananjaya de Silva will be key for Colombo at this stage.

Code:
40.1  Sudeera to Silva, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
40.2  Sudeera to Silva, no run, Dhananjaya de Silva was completely deceived
40.3  Sudeera to Silva, no run, Left alone by Dhananjaya de Silva
40.4  Sudeera to Silva, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
40.5  Sudeera to Silva, no run, Dhananjaya de Silva missed that one by a mile
40.6  Sudeera to Silva, no run, Left alone by Dhananjaya de Silva

         End of over 41  (0 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING    206/5
         (R/R:  5.02)
         Dilum Sudeera        7.0-0-32-1
         Dhananjaya de Silva  19(30b 2X4)
         Sonal Dinusha         8(16b 1X4)

41.1  Lakshan to Dinusha, no run, Sonal Dinusha missed that one by a mile
41.2  Lakshan to Dinusha, no run, Sonal Dinusha missed that one by a mile
41.3  Lakshan to Dinusha, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
41.4  Lakshan to Dinusha, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Lakshan    
41.5  Lakshan to Dinusha, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
41.6  Lakshan to Dinusha, one run, One more to the total
      Thats was some accurate and economical stuff from Dhananjaya Lakshan

         End of over 42  (1 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING    207/5
         (R/R:  4.93)
         Dhananjaya Lakshan   10.0-1-25-0
         Dhananjaya de Silva  19(30b 2X4)
         Sonal Dinusha         9(22b 1X4)

42.1  Sudeera to Dinusha, no run, Left alone by Sonal Dinusha
42.2  Sudeera to Dinusha, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
42.3  Sudeera to Dinusha, no run, Left alone by Sonal Dinusha
42.4  Sudeera to Dinusha, no run, Sonal Dinusha was completely deceived
42.5  Sudeera to Dinusha, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
42.6  Sudeera to Dinusha, no run, Defensively played by Sonal Dinusha

         End of over 43  (0 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING    207/5
         (R/R:  4.81)
         Dilum Sudeera        8.0-1-32-1
         Sonal Dinusha         9(28b 1X4)
         Dhananjaya de Silva  19(30b 2X4)

43.1  Beek to Silva, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
43.2  Beek to Silva, one run, That was a very risky single.
43.3  Beek to Dinusha, no run, Defensively played by Sonal Dinusha
43.4  Beek to Dinusha, OUT, Thats plumb in front of the wicket

         Sonal Dinusha          9 (30b 1X4)
         lbw            b. Beek

43.5  Beek to R Mendis, one run, That was a very risky single.
43.6  Beek to Silva, no run, Dhananjaya de Silva was completely deceived

         End of over 44  (2 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING    209/6
         (R/R:  4.75)
         Logan van Beek       9.0-0-38-2
         Dhananjaya de Silva  20(33b 2X4)
         Ramesh Mendis         1(1b)

44.1  Sudeera to R Mendis, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
44.2  Sudeera to R Mendis, no run, Ramesh Mendis missed that one by a mile
44.3  Sudeera to R Mendis, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
44.4  Sudeera to R Mendis, no run, Left alone by Ramesh Mendis
44.5  Sudeera to R Mendis, one run, That was a very risky single.
44.6  Sudeera to Silva, no run, Dilum Sudeera is getting the ball to turn ferociously

         End of over 45  (1 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING    210/6
         (R/R:  4.67)
         Dilum Sudeera        9.0-2-33-1
         Dhananjaya de Silva  20(34b 2X4)
         Ramesh Mendis         2(6b)

45.1  Siraj to R Mendis, one run, That was a very risky single.
45.2  Siraj to Silva, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
45.3  Siraj to Silva, one run, Dropped! Croospulle made a big mess of that simple chance
45.4  Siraj to R Mendis, no run, Ramesh Mendis missed that one by a mile
45.5  Siraj to R Mendis, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Siraj      
45.6  Siraj to R Mendis, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Siraj      

         End of over 46  (2 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING    212/6
         (R/R:  4.61)
         Mohammed Siraj       7.0-0-40-1
         Ramesh Mendis         3(10b)
         Dhananjaya de Silva  21(36b 2X4)

46.1  Croospulle to Silva, one run, Great cooperation between Dhananjaya de Silva and Ramesh Mendis   
46.2  Croospulle to R Mendis, one run, Great cooperation between Ramesh Mendis and Dhananjaya de Silva
46.3  Croospulle to Silva, no ball, one run, The misfield by Croospulle allows yet another run
46.3  Croospulle to Silva, one run, The misfield by Croospulle allows yet another run
46.4  Croospulle to R Mendis, legbye, Lasith Croospulle is getting the ball to turn ferociously
46.5  Croospulle to Silva, one run, Great cooperation between Dhananjaya de Silva and Ramesh Mendis   
46.6  Croospulle to R Mendis, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Lasith Croospulle, deserving this punishment

         End of over 47  (10 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING    222/6
         (R/R:  4.72)
         Lasith Croospulle    6.0-0-43-2
         Ramesh Mendis         8(13b 1X4)
         Dhananjaya de Silva  24(39b 2X4)

47.1  Sudeera to Silva, no run, Dhananjaya de Silva missed that one by a mile
47.2  Sudeera to Silva, no run, Dhananjaya de Silva missed that one by a mile
47.3  Sudeera to Silva, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
47.4  Sudeera to Silva, three runs, Great work by Beek saved a certain boundary
47.5  Sudeera to R Mendis, one run, The misfield by Siraj allows yet another run
47.6  Sudeera to Silva, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
      Thats was some accurate and economical stuff from Dilum Sudeera

         End of over 48  (4 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING    226/6
         (R/R:  4.71)
         Dilum Sudeera        10.0-2-37-1
         Dhananjaya de Silva  27(44b 2X4)
         Ramesh Mendis         9(14b 1X4)

48.1  Beek to R Mendis, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
48.2  Beek to R Mendis, one run, The misfield by Beek allows yet another run
48.3  Beek to Silva, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
48.4  Beek to Silva, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
48.5  Beek to Silva, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
48.6  Beek to R Mendis, two runs, Overthrow by Chandimal instead of 1 they get 2
      The end to a good spell from Logan van Beek

         End of over 49  (12 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING    238/6
         (R/R:  4.86)
         Logan van Beek       10.0-0-50-2
         Ramesh Mendis        12(17b 1X4)
         Dhananjaya de Silva  36(47b 2X4 1X6)

49.1  Siraj to Silva, one run, Great cooperation between Dhananjaya de Silva and Ramesh Mendis   
49.2  Siraj to R Mendis, no ball, one run, That was a very risky single.
49.2  Siraj to R Mendis, one run, That was a very risky single.
49.3  Siraj to Silva, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
49.4  Siraj to R Mendis, no run, Ramesh Mendis missed that one by a mile
49.5  Siraj to R Mendis, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Siraj      
49.6  Siraj to R Mendis, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Siraj      

         End of over 50  (6 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING    244/6
         (R/R:  4.88)
         Mohammed Siraj       8.0-0-46-1
         Ramesh Mendis        13(21b 1X4)
         Dhananjaya de Silva  40(49b 2X4 1X6)


         End of innings (50.0 overs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING    244/6 (RR:  4.88)
         Mohammed Siraj        8.0-0-46-1
         Ramesh Mendis        13(21b 1X4)
         Dhananjaya de Silva  40(49b 2X4 1X6)

Code:
COLOMBO CACKLING COOKIES innings

Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Niroshan Dickwella  c. A Fernando  b. Croospulle   61    93    3    1   65.6%
Quinton de Kock†    c.†Chandimal   b. Sudeera      81    79   13    0  102.5%
Kamindu Mendis      c. A Fernando  b. Siraj        18    19    1    0   94.7%
Harry Tector                       b. Croospulle    5     6    1    0   83.3%
Bas de Leede        c. Madushanka  b. Beek          1     6    0    0   16.7%
Dhananjaya de Silva* not out                       40    49    2    1   81.6%
Sonal Dinusha       lbw            b. Beek          9    30    1    0   30.0%
Ramesh Mendis       not out                        13    21    1    0   61.9%
Shaheen Shah Afridi                           
Fazalhaq Farooqi                              
Shiran Fernando                               
 
 Total:  244/6       Overs:  50.0          Run Rate:  4.88      Extras:  16
 
                                     -X-

HAMBANTOTA SUPER SAINTS Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Logan van Beek       10.0      0      50      2      5.00     0      0
Mohammed Siraj        8.0      0      46      1      5.75     0      3
Dhananjaya Lakshan   10.0      1      25      0      2.50     1      0
Dilshan Madushanka    4.0      0      28      0      7.00     1      0
Ben Stokes            2.0      0      11      0      5.50     0      2
Dilum Sudeera        10.0      2      37      1      3.70     1      2
Lasith Croospulle     6.0      0      43      2      7.17     0      2
 
 
EXTRAS           Wides: 3      No Balls: 9      Leg Byes: 3      Byes: 1

Total: 244/6          Overs: 50.0         Run Rate: 4.88      Extras: 16
                                     -X-
 

COLOMBO CACKLING COOKIES Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
Dickwella     Q Kock                                                137 (147)
Dickwella     K Mendis                                               34 (40)
Dickwella     H Tector                                                5 (6)
Dickwella     B Leede                                                 1 (2)
D Silva       B Leede                                                 7 (12)
D Silva       S Dinusha                                              24 (55)
D Silva       R Mendis                                               36 (38)


     Fall of Wickets    137/1     171/2     176/3     177/4     184/5
                        208/6                                         

 Total:  244/6       Overs:  50.0         Run Rate:  4.88     Extras:  16


TARGET - HAMBANTOTA NEED 245 RUNS FROM 50.0 OVERS @ 4.90 RUNS PER OVER


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(Skipper Dhananjaya de Silva saving the day for Colombo)

Considering the start which Colombo got, they will be majorly disappointed to not end with a total in
excess of 270. Credit to the Hambantota bowlers. While they picked just 1 scalp at the end of 30 overs,
they were tight with their lines and lengths and were duly rewarded for their work.

van Beek and Croospulle picked two wickets each while Dhananjaya Lakshan bowled a miserly spell,
conceding just 25 runs off his 10 overs! For Colombo, Quinton de Kock was clearly the best bat today.
He scored 81 off 79 balls on a pitch which wasn't really made for aggressive batting. His partner,
Niroshan Dickwella also hit a fifty but at a much less strike rate.

Much smaller total compared to the Qualifier 1 for Hambantota. Their top-order will be facing
Shaheen Shah Afridi though. The first powerplay will be a major indicator of which side
will triumph.


@Na Maloom Afraad || @pillowprocter
 
Insane pullback effort after that 137-run opening-wicket stand tbh. I think it's a perfectly chaseable total, but the gravitas of the game may trigger a couple of nervous shots from our batters. I just hope we can pull our act together and book a place in the final instead of tripping on a rake right before the finish line.
 
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Qualifier 2
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Venue: R.Premadasa Stadium (Colombo)
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Code:
COLOMBO CACKLING COOKIES WON THE TOSS AND ELECTED TO BAT FIRST

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1st INNINGS

Code:
0.1  Beek to Dickwella, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
0.2  Beek to Dickwella, one run, Great cooperation between Niroshan Dickwella and Quinton de Kock
0.3  Beek to Kock, no run, Quinton de Kock was completely deceived
0.4  Beek to Kock, no run, Quinton de Kock missed that one by a mile
0.5  Beek to Kock, FOUR, Quinton de Kock is one of the best batsmen in the world
0.6  Beek to Kock, one run, The misfield by Chandimal allows yet another run

         End of over 1  (6 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING      6/0
         (R/R:  6.00)
         Logan van Beek       1.0-0-6-0
         Niroshan Dickwella    1(2b)
         Quinton de Kock       5(4b 1X4)

1.1  Siraj to Kock, one run, The misfield by Sudeera allows yet another run
1.2  Siraj to Dickwella, no run, Defensively played by Niroshan Dickwella
1.3  Siraj to Dickwella, one run, That was a very risky single.
1.4  Siraj to Kock, two runs,
1.5  Siraj to Kock, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
1.6  Siraj to Kock, no run, Defensively played by Quinton de Kock

         End of over 2  (4 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING     10/0
         (R/R:  5.00)
         Mohammed Siraj       1.0-0-4-0
         Quinton de Kock       8(8b 1X4)
         Niroshan Dickwella    2(4b)

2.1  Lakshan to Dickwella, no run, Left alone by Niroshan Dickwella
2.2  Lakshan to Dickwella, one run, Great cooperation between Niroshan Dickwella and Quinton de Kock
2.3  Lakshan to Kock, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
2.4  Lakshan to Kock, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
2.5  Lakshan to Kock, no run, Quinton de Kock was completely deceived
2.6  Lakshan to Kock, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 3  (1 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING     11/0
         (R/R:  3.67)
         Dhananjaya Lakshan   1.0-0-1-0
         Quinton de Kock       8(12b 1X4)
         Niroshan Dickwella    3(6b)

3.1  Beek to Dickwella, no run, Niroshan Dickwella was completely deceived
3.2  Beek to Dickwella, one run, Great cooperation between Niroshan Dickwella and Quinton de Kock
3.3  Beek to Kock, one run, That was a very risky single.
3.4  Beek to Dickwella, no run, Niroshan Dickwella was completely deceived
3.5  Beek to Dickwella, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
3.6  Beek to Dickwella, one run, The misfield by A Fernando allows yet another run

         End of over 4  (3 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING     14/0
         (R/R:  3.50)
         Logan van Beek       2.0-0-9-0
         Quinton de Kock       9(13b 1X4)
         Niroshan Dickwella    5(11b)

4.1  Madushanka to Dickwella, one run, That was a very risky single.
4.2  Madushanka to Kock, one run, That was a very risky single.
4.3  Madushanka to Dickwella, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
4.4  Madushanka to Dickwella, one run, That is very well run by Quinton de Kock
4.5  Madushanka to Kock, one run, Great cooperation between Quinton de Kock and Niroshan Dickwella
4.6  Madushanka to Dickwella, no run, Defensively played by Niroshan Dickwella

         End of over 5  (4 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING     18/0
         (R/R:  3.60)
         Dilshan Madushanka   1.0-0-4-0
         Niroshan Dickwella    7(15b)
         Quinton de Kock      11(15b 1X4)

5.1  Stokes to Kock, no run, Quinton de Kock was completely deceived
5.2  Stokes to Kock, no run, Quinton de Kock was completely deceived
5.3  Stokes to Kock, no ball, no ball, May seem a bit unfare to Ben Stokes stepping over the crease only a few inches
5.3  Stokes to Kock, no ball, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Quinton de Kock
5.3  Stokes to Kock, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Quinton de Kock
5.4  Stokes to Kock, no run, Quinton de Kock was completely deceived
5.5  Stokes to Kock, two runs,
5.6  Stokes to Kock, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Stokes  

         End of over 6  (8 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING     26/0
         (R/R:  4.33)
         Ben Stokes           1.0-0-8-0
         Quinton de Kock      17(21b 2X4)
         Niroshan Dickwella    7(15b)

6.1  Siraj to Dickwella, one run, That was a very risky single.
6.2  Siraj to Kock, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
6.3  Siraj to Kock, FOUR, Quinton de Kock is one of the best batsmen in the world
6.4  Siraj to Kock, one run, The misfield by Chandimal allows yet another run
6.5  Siraj to Dickwella, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
6.6  Siraj to Dickwella, one run, That is very well run by Quinton de Kock

         End of over 7  (7 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING     33/0
         (R/R:  4.71)
         Mohammed Siraj       2.0-0-11-0
         Quinton de Kock      22(24b 3X4)
         Niroshan Dickwella    9(18b)

7.1  Lakshan to Dickwella, no run, Left alone by Niroshan Dickwella
7.2  Lakshan to Dickwella, no run, Niroshan Dickwella was completely deceived
7.3  Lakshan to Dickwella, no run, Defensively played by Niroshan Dickwella
7.4  Lakshan to Dickwella, no run, Left alone by Niroshan Dickwella
7.5  Lakshan to Dickwella, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
7.6  Lakshan to Dickwella, no run, Left alone by Niroshan Dickwella

         End of over 8  (0 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING     33/0
         (R/R:  4.13)
         Dhananjaya Lakshan   2.0-0-1-0
         Niroshan Dickwella    9(24b)
         Quinton de Kock      22(24b 3X4)

8.1  Madushanka to Kock, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
8.2  Madushanka to Kock, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
8.3  Madushanka to Kock, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Madushanka
8.4  Madushanka to Kock, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
8.4  Madushanka to Kock, no run, Quinton de Kock was completely deceived
8.5  Madushanka to Kock, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dinesh Chandimal
8.6  Madushanka to Kock, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Quinton de Kock

         End of over 9  (7 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING     40/0
         (R/R:  4.44)
         Dilshan Madushanka   2.0-0-11-0
         Quinton de Kock      28(31b 4X4)
         Niroshan Dickwella    9(24b)

9.1  Lakshan to Dickwella, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
9.2  Lakshan to Dickwella, one run, That was a very risky single.
9.3  Lakshan to Kock, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Lakshan 
9.4  Lakshan to Kock, FOUR, Dhananjaya Lakshan cant belive it
9.5  Lakshan to Kock, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
9.6  Lakshan to Kock, one run, The misfield by Madushanka allows yet another run

         End of over 10  (6 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING     46/0
         (R/R:  4.60)
         Dhananjaya Lakshan   3.0-1-7-0
         Niroshan Dickwella   10(26b)
         Quinton de Kock      33(35b 5X4)
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Colombo come out of the first powerplay without losing any wickets.
Quinton de Kock is batting sublimely while Niroshan Dickwella has been struggling
but he has managed to hold onto his wicket.

Hambantota haven't given too many freebies but they would want to
take some wickets soon or else Colombo could end with a huge total like Jaffna.

Code:
10.1  Madushanka to Kock, no run, Quinton de Kock missed that one by a mile
10.2  Madushanka to Kock, one run, One more to the total
10.3  Madushanka to Dickwella, one run, The misfield by Siraj allows yet another run
10.4  Madushanka to Kock, no run, Quinton de Kock missed that one by a mile
10.5  Madushanka to Kock, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
10.6  Madushanka to Kock, no run, Defensively played by Quinton de Kock

         End of over 11  (2 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING     48/0
         (R/R:  4.36)
         Dilshan Madushanka   3.0-0-13-0
         Quinton de Kock      34(40b 5X4)
         Niroshan Dickwella   11(27b)

11.1  Beek to Dickwella, no run, Niroshan Dickwella was completely deceived
11.2  Beek to Dickwella, one run, Great cooperation between Niroshan Dickwella and Quinton de Kock
11.3  Beek to Kock, one run, That was a very risky single.
11.4  Beek to Dickwella, one run, Great cooperation between Niroshan Dickwella and Quinton de Kock
11.5  Beek to Kock, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Logan van Beek, deserving this punishment
11.6  Beek to Kock, no run, Left alone by Quinton de Kock

         End of over 12  (7 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING     55/0
         (R/R:  4.58)
         Logan van Beek       3.0-0-16-0
         Quinton de Kock      39(43b 6X4)
         Niroshan Dickwella   13(30b)

12.1  Sudeera to Dickwella, one run, That was a very risky single.
12.2  Sudeera to Kock, one run, That is very well run by Niroshan Dickwella
12.3  Sudeera to Dickwella, no run, Defensively played by Niroshan Dickwella
12.4  Sudeera to Dickwella, no run, Niroshan Dickwella missed that one by a mile
12.5  Sudeera to Dickwella, wide, Dilum Sudeera bowling a very wayward one
12.5  Sudeera to Dickwella, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Dilum Sudeera, deserving this punishment
12.6  Sudeera to Dickwella, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 13  (7 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING     62/0
         (R/R:  4.77)
         Dilum Sudeera        1.0-0-7-0
         Niroshan Dickwella   18(36b 1X4)
         Quinton de Kock      40(44b 6X4)

13.1  Croospulle to Kock, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Lasith Croospulle, deserving this punishment
13.2  Croospulle to Kock, one run, That is very well run by Niroshan Dickwella
13.3  Croospulle to Dickwella, no run, Niroshan Dickwella was completely deceived
13.4  Croospulle to Dickwella, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
13.5  Croospulle to Dickwella, no run, Left alone by Niroshan Dickwella
13.6  Croospulle to Dickwella, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Niroshan Dickwella

         End of over 14  (9 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING     71/0
         (R/R:  5.07)
         Lasith Croospulle    1.0-0-9-0
         Niroshan Dickwella   22(40b 2X4)
         Quinton de Kock      45(46b 7X4)

14.1  Sudeera to Kock, no run, Defensively played by Quinton de Kock
14.2  Sudeera to Kock, FOUR, Dilum Sudeera cant belive it
14.3  Sudeera to Kock, one run, Great cooperation between Quinton de Kock and Niroshan Dickwella
      Thats another fifty for Quinton de Kock
14.4  Sudeera to Dickwella, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
14.5  Sudeera to Dickwella, one run, The misfield by A Fernando allows yet another run
14.6  Sudeera to Kock, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 15  (6 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING     77/0
         (R/R:  5.13)
         Dilum Sudeera        2.0-0-13-0
         Quinton de Kock      50(50b 8X4)
         Niroshan Dickwella   23(42b 2X4)

15.1  Siraj to Dickwella, no run, Niroshan Dickwella was completely deceived
15.2  Siraj to Dickwella, one run, That was a very risky single.
15.3  Siraj to Kock, legbye, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
15.4  Siraj to Dickwella, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
15.5  Siraj to Kock, no ball, no ball, May seem a bit unfare to Mohammed Siraj stepping over the crease only a few inches
15.5  Siraj to Kock, no ball, FOUR, Quinton de Kock is one of the best batsmen in the world
15.5  Siraj to Kock, FOUR, Quinton de Kock is one of the best batsmen in the world
15.6  Siraj to Kock, no run, Quinton de Kock was completely deceived

         End of over 16  (11 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING     88/0
         (R/R:  5.50)
         Mohammed Siraj       3.0-0-21-0
         Quinton de Kock      54(53b 9X4)
         Niroshan Dickwella   27(45b 2X4)

16.1  Lakshan to Dickwella, no run, Defensively played by Niroshan Dickwella
16.2  Lakshan to Dickwella, one run, That is very well run by Quinton de Kock
16.3  Lakshan to Kock, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Dhananjaya Lakshan, giving that a wide
16.3  Lakshan to Kock, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
16.4  Lakshan to Kock, one run, Great cooperation between Quinton de Kock and Niroshan Dickwella
16.5  Lakshan to Dickwella, no run, Niroshan Dickwella was completely deceived
16.6  Lakshan to Dickwella, no run, Niroshan Dickwella missed that one by a mile

         End of over 17  (3 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING     91/0
         (R/R:  5.35)
         Dhananjaya Lakshan   4.0-1-10-0
         Niroshan Dickwella   28(49b 2X4)
         Quinton de Kock      55(56b 9X4)

17.1  Sudeera to Kock, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Dilum Sudeera, deserving this punishment
17.2  Sudeera to Kock, no ball, legbye, Dilum Sudeera is getting the ball to turn ferociously
17.2  Sudeera to Kock, legbye, Dilum Sudeera is getting the ball to turn ferociously
17.3  Sudeera to Dickwella, no run, Niroshan Dickwella was completely deceived
17.4  Sudeera to Dickwella, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
17.5  Sudeera to Dickwella, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
17.6  Sudeera to Dickwella, one run, That is very well run by Quinton de Kock

         End of over 18  (7 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING     98/0
         (R/R:  5.44)
         Dilum Sudeera        3.0-0-19-0
         Quinton de Kock      59(58b 10X4)
         Niroshan Dickwella   29(53b 2X4)

18.1  Beek to Dickwella, no run, Defensively played by Niroshan Dickwella
18.2  Beek to Dickwella, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
18.3  Beek to Dickwella, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
18.4  Beek to Dickwella, no run, Niroshan Dickwella was completely deceived
18.5  Beek to Dickwella, one run, That was a very risky single.
18.6  Beek to Kock, one run, That is very well run by Niroshan Dickwella

         End of over 19  (4 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING    102/0
         (R/R:  5.37)
         Logan van Beek       4.0-0-20-0
         Niroshan Dickwella   32(58b 2X4)
         Quinton de Kock      60(59b 10X4)

19.1  Siraj to Kock, no run, Left alone by Quinton de Kock
19.2  Siraj to Kock, no run, Quinton de Kock was completely deceived
19.3  Siraj to Kock, one run, That was a very risky single.
19.4  Siraj to Dickwella, one run, That is very well run by Quinton de Kock
19.5  Siraj to Kock, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Siraj   
19.6  Siraj to Kock, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 20  (3 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING    105/0
         (R/R:  5.25)
         Mohammed Siraj       4.0-0-24-0
         Niroshan Dickwella   33(59b 2X4)
         Quinton de Kock      62(64b 10X4)
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Colombo openers continue to dominate the Hambantota bowlers.
Quinton de Kock reaches his fifty
while Dickwella is playing a more sedantary role.

Siraj being wicketless is hurting Hambantota too much. Their other bowlers'
inability to step-up has not been pleasing to watch.

Code:
20.1  Croospulle to Kock, no run, Left alone by Quinton de Kock
20.2  Croospulle to Kock, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Lasith Croospulle, deserving this punishment
20.3  Croospulle to Kock, one run, Great cooperation between Quinton de Kock and Niroshan Dickwella
20.4  Croospulle to Dickwella, one run, The misfield by Sudeera allows yet another run
20.5  Croospulle to Kock, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
20.6  Croospulle to Kock, two runs, Overthrow by Dussen instead of 1 they get 2

         End of over 21  (8 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING    113/0
         (R/R:  5.38)
         Lasith Croospulle    2.0-0-17-0
         Quinton de Kock      69(69b 11X4)
         Niroshan Dickwella   34(60b 2X4)

21.1  Beek to Dickwella, no run, Niroshan Dickwella was completely deceived
21.2  Beek to Dickwella, one run, That was a very risky single.
21.3  Beek to Kock, no run, Quinton de Kock was completely deceived
21.4  Beek to Kock, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dinesh Chandimal
21.5  Beek to Kock, one run, Great cooperation between Quinton de Kock and Niroshan Dickwella
21.6  Beek to Dickwella, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 22  (3 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING    116/0
         (R/R:  5.27)
         Logan van Beek       5.0-0-23-0
         Quinton de Kock      70(72b 11X4)
         Niroshan Dickwella   36(63b 2X4)

22.1  Lakshan to Dickwella, one run, That was a very risky single.
22.2  Lakshan to Kock, one run, That was a very risky single.
22.3  Lakshan to Dickwella, no run, Left alone by Niroshan Dickwella
22.4  Lakshan to Dickwella, no run, Niroshan Dickwella was completely deceived
22.5  Lakshan to Dickwella, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
22.6  Lakshan to Dickwella, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 23  (2 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING    118/0
         (R/R:  5.13)
         Dhananjaya Lakshan   5.0-1-12-0
         Niroshan Dickwella   37(68b 2X4)
         Quinton de Kock      71(73b 11X4)

23.1  Madushanka to Kock, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Quinton de Kock
23.2  Madushanka to Kock, one run, Great cooperation between Quinton de Kock and Niroshan Dickwella
23.3  Madushanka to Dickwella, two runs, Overthrow by Siraj instead of 1 they get 2
23.4  Madushanka to Dickwella, SIX, What a wonderful player Niroshan Dickwella is
23.5  Madushanka to Dickwella, one run, One more to the total
23.6  Madushanka to Kock, one run, That is very well run by Niroshan Dickwella

         End of over 24  (15 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING    133/0
         (R/R:  5.54)
         Dilshan Madushanka   4.0-0-28-0
         Niroshan Dickwella   46(71b 2X4 1X6)
         Quinton de Kock      77(76b 12X4)

24.1  Sudeera to Kock, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Quinton de Kock
24.2  Sudeera to Kock, no run, Defensively played by Quinton de Kock
24.3  Sudeera to Kock, OUT, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire gives Quinton de Kock the finger

         Quinton de Kock        81 (79b 13X4)
         c. Chandimal   b. Sudeera

24.4  Sudeera to K Mendis, FOUR, Dilum Sudeera cant belive it
24.5  Sudeera to K Mendis, no run, Dilum Sudeera is getting the ball to turn ferociously
24.6  Sudeera to K Mendis, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 25  (8 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING    141/1
         (R/R:  5.64)
         Dilum Sudeera        4.0-0-27-1
         Kamindu Mendis        4(3b 1X4)
         Niroshan Dickwella   46(71b 2X4 1X6)

25.1  Beek to Dickwella, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
25.2  Beek to Dickwella, FOUR, Logan van Beek cant belive it
      Fifty for Niroshan Dickwella
25.3  Beek to Dickwella, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dinesh Chandimal
25.4  Beek to Dickwella, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
25.5  Beek to Dickwella, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
25.6  Beek to Dickwella, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dinesh Chandimal

         End of over 26  (4 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING    145/1
         (R/R:  5.58)
         Logan van Beek       6.0-0-27-0
         Niroshan Dickwella   50(77b 3X4 1X6)
         Kamindu Mendis        4(3b 1X4)

26.1  Lakshan to K Mendis, no run, Kamindu Mendis missed that one by a mile
26.2  Lakshan to K Mendis, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
26.3  Lakshan to K Mendis, no run, Defensively played by Kamindu Mendis
26.4  Lakshan to K Mendis, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
26.5  Lakshan to K Mendis, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
26.6  Lakshan to K Mendis, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more

         End of over 27  (4 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING    149/1
         (R/R:  5.52)
         Dhananjaya Lakshan   6.0-1-16-0
         Kamindu Mendis        8(9b 1X4)
         Niroshan Dickwella   50(77b 3X4 1X6)

27.1  Stokes to Dickwella, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
27.2  Stokes to Dickwella, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dinesh Chandimal
27.3  Stokes to Dickwella, one run, The misfield by Sudeera allows yet another run
27.4  Stokes to K Mendis, one run, Great cooperation between Kamindu Mendis and Niroshan Dickwella
27.5  Stokes to Dickwella, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dinesh Chandimal
27.6  Stokes to Dickwella, one run, The misfield by Sudeera allows yet another run

         End of over 28  (3 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING    152/1
         (R/R:  5.43)
         Ben Stokes           2.0-0-11-0
         Kamindu Mendis        9(10b 1X4)
         Niroshan Dickwella   52(82b 3X4 1X6)

28.1  Croospulle to Dickwella, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
28.2  Croospulle to Dickwella, one run, The misfield by Dussen allows yet another run
28.3  Croospulle to K Mendis, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
28.4  Croospulle to Dickwella, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
28.5  Croospulle to Dickwella, one run, That is very well run by Kamindu Mendis
28.6  Croospulle to K Mendis, no run, Lasith Croospulle is getting the ball to turn ferociously

         End of over 29  (5 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING    157/1
         (R/R:  5.41)
         Lasith Croospulle    3.0-0-22-0
         Kamindu Mendis       12(12b 1X4)
         Niroshan Dickwella   54(86b 3X4 1X6)

29.1  Lakshan to Dickwella, one run, Great cooperation between Niroshan Dickwella and Kamindu Mendis
29.2  Lakshan to K Mendis, one run, One more to the total
29.3  Lakshan to Dickwella, no run, Niroshan Dickwella missed that one by a mile
29.4  Lakshan to Dickwella, one run, The misfield by A Fernando allows yet another run
29.5  Lakshan to K Mendis, one run, The misfield by Dussen allows yet another run
29.6  Lakshan to Dickwella, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 30  (5 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING    162/1
         (R/R:  5.40)
         Dhananjaya Lakshan   7.0-1-21-0
         Kamindu Mendis       14(14b 1X4)
         Niroshan Dickwella   57(90b 3X4 1X6)
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(Dinesh Chandimal holds onto the catch of Quinton de Kock)

Dilum Sudeera strikes as Hambantota finally break the opening partnership of Colombo.
Dickwella reaches his fifty in 73 balls but hasn't uped the ante yet.

Colombo are looking well-set for 270 plus total here!

Code:
30.1  Croospulle to Dickwella, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
30.2  Croospulle to K Mendis, one run, The misfield by Dussen allows yet another run
30.3  Croospulle to Dickwella, no ball, one run, Great cooperation between Niroshan Dickwella and Kamindu Mendis
30.3  Croospulle to Dickwella, one run, Great cooperation between Niroshan Dickwella and Kamindu Mendis
30.4  Croospulle to K Mendis, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
30.5  Croospulle to K Mendis, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
30.6  Croospulle to K Mendis, one run, Great cooperation between Kamindu Mendis and Niroshan Dickwella

         End of over 31  (9 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING    171/1
         (R/R:  5.52)
         Lasith Croospulle    4.0-0-31-0
         Niroshan Dickwella   61(92b 3X4 1X6)
         Kamindu Mendis       18(18b 1X4)

31.1  Siraj to K Mendis, OUT, Avishka Fernando takes an easy catch to dismiss Kamindu Mendis

         Kamindu Mendis         18 (19b 1X4)
         c. A Fernando  b. Siraj

31.2  Siraj to Tector, no run, Defensively played by Harry Tector
31.3  Siraj to Tector, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Mohammed Siraj, deserving this punishment
31.4  Siraj to Tector, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Siraj   
31.5  Siraj to Tector, no run, Harry Tector missed that one by a mile
31.6  Siraj to Tector, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 32  (5 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING    176/2
         (R/R:  5.50)
         Mohammed Siraj       5.0-0-29-1
         Niroshan Dickwella   61(92b 3X4 1X6)
         Harry Tector          5(5b 1X4)

32.1  Croospulle to Tector, OUT, That ball caught the edge and struck the stumps. Tector cant belive it

         Harry Tector           5 (6b 1X4)
         b. Croospulle

32.2  Croospulle to Leede, one run, One more to the total
32.3  Croospulle to Dickwella, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Avishka Fernando

         Niroshan Dickwella     61 (93b 3X4 1X6)
         c. A Fernando  b. Croospulle

32.4  Croospulle to Silva, no run, Lasith Croospulle is getting the ball to turn ferociously
32.5  Croospulle to Silva, two runs, Overthrow by Gill instead of 1 they get 2
32.6  Croospulle to Silva, 1 bye, That ball spun too much for Dinesh Chandimal to stop

         End of over 33  (4 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING    180/4
         (R/R:  5.45)
         Lasith Croospulle    5.0-0-34-2
         Bas de Leede          1(2b)
         Dhananjaya de Silva   2(2b)

33.1  Sudeera to Silva, no run, Dilum Sudeera is getting the ball to turn ferociously
33.2  Sudeera to Silva, no run, Left alone by Dhananjaya de Silva
33.3  Sudeera to Silva, no run, Dilum Sudeera is getting the ball to turn ferociously
33.4  Sudeera to Silva, one run, One more to the total
33.5  Sudeera to Leede, no run, Left alone by Bas de Leede
33.6  Sudeera to Leede, no run, Defensively played by Bas de Leede

         End of over 34  (1 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING    181/4
         (R/R:  5.32)
         Dilum Sudeera        5.0-0-28-1
         Bas de Leede          1(4b)
         Dhananjaya de Silva   3(6b)

34.1  Beek to Silva, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
34.2  Beek to Leede, no run, Bas de Leede was completely deceived
34.3  Beek to Leede, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Dilshan Madushanka

         Bas de Leede           1 (6b)
         c. Madushanka  b. Beek

34.4  Beek to Dinusha, no run, Left alone by Sonal Dinusha
34.5  Beek to Dinusha, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Sonal Dinusha
34.6  Beek to Dinusha, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 35  (8 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING    189/5
         (R/R:  5.40)
         Logan van Beek       7.0-0-35-1
         Dhananjaya de Silva   6(7b)
         Sonal Dinusha         5(3b 1X4)

35.1  Lakshan to Dinusha, one run, The misfield by Croospulle allows yet another run
35.2  Lakshan to Silva, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Lakshan 
35.3  Lakshan to Silva, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
35.4  Lakshan to Silva, one run, One more to the total
35.5  Lakshan to Dinusha, no run, Sonal Dinusha missed that one by a mile
35.6  Lakshan to Dinusha, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dinesh Chandimal

         End of over 36  (2 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING    191/5
         (R/R:  5.31)
         Dhananjaya Lakshan   8.0-1-23-0
         Sonal Dinusha         6(6b 1X4)
         Dhananjaya de Silva   7(10b)

36.1  Sudeera to Silva, no ball, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
36.1  Sudeera to Silva, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
36.2  Sudeera to Silva, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
36.3  Sudeera to Silva, no run, Left alone by Dhananjaya de Silva
36.4  Sudeera to Silva, one run, One more to the total
36.5  Sudeera to Dinusha, no run, Dilum Sudeera is getting the ball to turn ferociously
36.6  Sudeera to Dinusha, two runs,

         End of over 37  (4 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING    195/5
         (R/R:  5.27)
         Dilum Sudeera        6.0-0-32-1
         Sonal Dinusha         8(8b 1X4)
         Dhananjaya de Silva   8(14b)

37.1  Siraj to Silva, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Dhananjaya de Silva
37.2  Siraj to Silva, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Mohammed Siraj, deserving this punishment
37.3  Siraj to Silva, one run, One more to the total
37.4  Siraj to Dinusha, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
37.5  Siraj to Dinusha, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
37.6  Siraj to Dinusha, no run, Sonal Dinusha missed that one by a mile

         End of over 38  (9 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING    204/5
         (R/R:  5.37)
         Mohammed Siraj       6.0-0-38-1
         Sonal Dinusha         8(11b 1X4)
         Dhananjaya de Silva  17(17b 2X4)

38.1  Lakshan to Silva, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Lakshan 
38.2  Lakshan to Silva, one run, That was a very risky single.
38.3  Lakshan to Dinusha, no run, Defensively played by Sonal Dinusha
38.4  Lakshan to Dinusha, no run, Left alone by Sonal Dinusha
38.5  Lakshan to Dinusha, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
38.6  Lakshan to Dinusha, no run, Left alone by Sonal Dinusha

         End of over 39  (1 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING    205/5
         (R/R:  5.26)
         Dhananjaya Lakshan   9.0-1-24-0
         Sonal Dinusha         8(15b 1X4)
         Dhananjaya de Silva  18(19b 2X4)

39.1  Beek to Silva, no run, Left alone by Dhananjaya de Silva
39.2  Beek to Silva, no run, Defensively played by Dhananjaya de Silva
39.3  Beek to Silva, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Beek    
39.4  Beek to Silva, no run, Dhananjaya de Silva was completely deceived
39.5  Beek to Silva, one run, That is very well run by Sonal Dinusha
39.6  Beek to Dinusha, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 40  (1 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING    206/5
         (R/R:  5.15)
         Logan van Beek       8.0-0-36-1
         Sonal Dinusha         8(16b 1X4)
         Dhananjaya de Silva  19(24b 2X4)
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From 171/1 to 184/5, Hambantota trigger a collapse as Colombo lose momentum
heading into the final 10 overs. Lasith Croospulle picked two wickets while
Siraj and Logan van Beek picked one each.

Dhananjaya de Silva will be key for Colombo at this stage.

Code:
40.1  Sudeera to Silva, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
40.2  Sudeera to Silva, no run, Dhananjaya de Silva was completely deceived
40.3  Sudeera to Silva, no run, Left alone by Dhananjaya de Silva
40.4  Sudeera to Silva, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
40.5  Sudeera to Silva, no run, Dhananjaya de Silva missed that one by a mile
40.6  Sudeera to Silva, no run, Left alone by Dhananjaya de Silva

         End of over 41  (0 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING    206/5
         (R/R:  5.02)
         Dilum Sudeera        7.0-0-32-1
         Dhananjaya de Silva  19(30b 2X4)
         Sonal Dinusha         8(16b 1X4)

41.1  Lakshan to Dinusha, no run, Sonal Dinusha missed that one by a mile
41.2  Lakshan to Dinusha, no run, Sonal Dinusha missed that one by a mile
41.3  Lakshan to Dinusha, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
41.4  Lakshan to Dinusha, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Lakshan 
41.5  Lakshan to Dinusha, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
41.6  Lakshan to Dinusha, one run, One more to the total
      Thats was some accurate and economical stuff from Dhananjaya Lakshan

         End of over 42  (1 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING    207/5
         (R/R:  4.93)
         Dhananjaya Lakshan   10.0-1-25-0
         Dhananjaya de Silva  19(30b 2X4)
         Sonal Dinusha         9(22b 1X4)

42.1  Sudeera to Dinusha, no run, Left alone by Sonal Dinusha
42.2  Sudeera to Dinusha, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
42.3  Sudeera to Dinusha, no run, Left alone by Sonal Dinusha
42.4  Sudeera to Dinusha, no run, Sonal Dinusha was completely deceived
42.5  Sudeera to Dinusha, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
42.6  Sudeera to Dinusha, no run, Defensively played by Sonal Dinusha

         End of over 43  (0 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING    207/5
         (R/R:  4.81)
         Dilum Sudeera        8.0-1-32-1
         Sonal Dinusha         9(28b 1X4)
         Dhananjaya de Silva  19(30b 2X4)

43.1  Beek to Silva, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
43.2  Beek to Silva, one run, That was a very risky single.
43.3  Beek to Dinusha, no run, Defensively played by Sonal Dinusha
43.4  Beek to Dinusha, OUT, Thats plumb in front of the wicket

         Sonal Dinusha          9 (30b 1X4)
         lbw            b. Beek

43.5  Beek to R Mendis, one run, That was a very risky single.
43.6  Beek to Silva, no run, Dhananjaya de Silva was completely deceived

         End of over 44  (2 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING    209/6
         (R/R:  4.75)
         Logan van Beek       9.0-0-38-2
         Dhananjaya de Silva  20(33b 2X4)
         Ramesh Mendis         1(1b)

44.1  Sudeera to R Mendis, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
44.2  Sudeera to R Mendis, no run, Ramesh Mendis missed that one by a mile
44.3  Sudeera to R Mendis, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
44.4  Sudeera to R Mendis, no run, Left alone by Ramesh Mendis
44.5  Sudeera to R Mendis, one run, That was a very risky single.
44.6  Sudeera to Silva, no run, Dilum Sudeera is getting the ball to turn ferociously

         End of over 45  (1 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING    210/6
         (R/R:  4.67)
         Dilum Sudeera        9.0-2-33-1
         Dhananjaya de Silva  20(34b 2X4)
         Ramesh Mendis         2(6b)

45.1  Siraj to R Mendis, one run, That was a very risky single.
45.2  Siraj to Silva, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
45.3  Siraj to Silva, one run, Dropped! Croospulle made a big mess of that simple chance
45.4  Siraj to R Mendis, no run, Ramesh Mendis missed that one by a mile
45.5  Siraj to R Mendis, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Siraj   
45.6  Siraj to R Mendis, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Siraj   

         End of over 46  (2 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING    212/6
         (R/R:  4.61)
         Mohammed Siraj       7.0-0-40-1
         Ramesh Mendis         3(10b)
         Dhananjaya de Silva  21(36b 2X4)

46.1  Croospulle to Silva, one run, Great cooperation between Dhananjaya de Silva and Ramesh Mendis
46.2  Croospulle to R Mendis, one run, Great cooperation between Ramesh Mendis and Dhananjaya de Silva
46.3  Croospulle to Silva, no ball, one run, The misfield by Croospulle allows yet another run
46.3  Croospulle to Silva, one run, The misfield by Croospulle allows yet another run
46.4  Croospulle to R Mendis, legbye, Lasith Croospulle is getting the ball to turn ferociously
46.5  Croospulle to Silva, one run, Great cooperation between Dhananjaya de Silva and Ramesh Mendis
46.6  Croospulle to R Mendis, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Lasith Croospulle, deserving this punishment

         End of over 47  (10 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING    222/6
         (R/R:  4.72)
         Lasith Croospulle    6.0-0-43-2
         Ramesh Mendis         8(13b 1X4)
         Dhananjaya de Silva  24(39b 2X4)

47.1  Sudeera to Silva, no run, Dhananjaya de Silva missed that one by a mile
47.2  Sudeera to Silva, no run, Dhananjaya de Silva missed that one by a mile
47.3  Sudeera to Silva, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
47.4  Sudeera to Silva, three runs, Great work by Beek saved a certain boundary
47.5  Sudeera to R Mendis, one run, The misfield by Siraj allows yet another run
47.6  Sudeera to Silva, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
      Thats was some accurate and economical stuff from Dilum Sudeera

         End of over 48  (4 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING    226/6
         (R/R:  4.71)
         Dilum Sudeera        10.0-2-37-1
         Dhananjaya de Silva  27(44b 2X4)
         Ramesh Mendis         9(14b 1X4)

48.1  Beek to R Mendis, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
48.2  Beek to R Mendis, one run, The misfield by Beek allows yet another run
48.3  Beek to Silva, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
48.4  Beek to Silva, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
48.5  Beek to Silva, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
48.6  Beek to R Mendis, two runs, Overthrow by Chandimal instead of 1 they get 2
      The end to a good spell from Logan van Beek

         End of over 49  (12 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING    238/6
         (R/R:  4.86)
         Logan van Beek       10.0-0-50-2
         Ramesh Mendis        12(17b 1X4)
         Dhananjaya de Silva  36(47b 2X4 1X6)

49.1  Siraj to Silva, one run, Great cooperation between Dhananjaya de Silva and Ramesh Mendis
49.2  Siraj to R Mendis, no ball, one run, That was a very risky single.
49.2  Siraj to R Mendis, one run, That was a very risky single.
49.3  Siraj to Silva, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
49.4  Siraj to R Mendis, no run, Ramesh Mendis missed that one by a mile
49.5  Siraj to R Mendis, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Siraj   
49.6  Siraj to R Mendis, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Siraj   

         End of over 50  (6 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING    244/6
         (R/R:  4.88)
         Mohammed Siraj       8.0-0-46-1
         Ramesh Mendis        13(21b 1X4)
         Dhananjaya de Silva  40(49b 2X4 1X6)


         End of innings (50.0 overs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING    244/6 (RR:  4.88)
         Mohammed Siraj        8.0-0-46-1
         Ramesh Mendis        13(21b 1X4)
         Dhananjaya de Silva  40(49b 2X4 1X6)

Code:
COLOMBO CACKLING COOKIES innings

Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Niroshan Dickwella  c. A Fernando  b. Croospulle   61    93    3    1   65.6%
Quinton de Kock†    c.†Chandimal   b. Sudeera      81    79   13    0  102.5%
Kamindu Mendis      c. A Fernando  b. Siraj        18    19    1    0   94.7%
Harry Tector                       b. Croospulle    5     6    1    0   83.3%
Bas de Leede        c. Madushanka  b. Beek          1     6    0    0   16.7%
Dhananjaya de Silva* not out                       40    49    2    1   81.6%
Sonal Dinusha       lbw            b. Beek          9    30    1    0   30.0%
Ramesh Mendis       not out                        13    21    1    0   61.9%
Shaheen Shah Afridi                        
Fazalhaq Farooqi                           
Shiran Fernando                            
 
 Total:  244/6       Overs:  50.0          Run Rate:  4.88      Extras:  16
 
                                     -X-

HAMBANTOTA SUPER SAINTS Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Logan van Beek       10.0      0      50      2      5.00     0      0
Mohammed Siraj        8.0      0      46      1      5.75     0      3
Dhananjaya Lakshan   10.0      1      25      0      2.50     1      0
Dilshan Madushanka    4.0      0      28      0      7.00     1      0
Ben Stokes            2.0      0      11      0      5.50     0      2
Dilum Sudeera        10.0      2      37      1      3.70     1      2
Lasith Croospulle     6.0      0      43      2      7.17     0      2
 
 
EXTRAS           Wides: 3      No Balls: 9      Leg Byes: 3      Byes: 1

Total: 244/6          Overs: 50.0         Run Rate: 4.88      Extras: 16
                                     -X-
 

COLOMBO CACKLING COOKIES Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
Dickwella     Q Kock                                                137 (147)
Dickwella     K Mendis                                               34 (40)
Dickwella     H Tector                                                5 (6)
Dickwella     B Leede                                                 1 (2)
D Silva       B Leede                                                 7 (12)
D Silva       S Dinusha                                              24 (55)
D Silva       R Mendis                                               36 (38)


     Fall of Wickets    137/1     171/2     176/3     177/4     184/5
                        208/6                                      

 Total:  244/6       Overs:  50.0         Run Rate:  4.88     Extras:  16


TARGET - HAMBANTOTA NEED 245 RUNS FROM 50.0 OVERS @ 4.90 RUNS PER OVER


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(Skipper Dhananjaya de Silva saving the day for Colombo)

Considering the start which Colombo got, they will be majorly disappointed to not end with a total in
excess of 270. Credit to the Hambantota bowlers. While they picked just 1 scalp at the end of 30 overs,
they were tight with their lines and lengths and were duly rewarded for their work.

van Beek and Croospulle picked two wickets each while Dhananjaya Lakshan bowled a miserly spell,
conceding just 25 runs off his 10 overs! For Colombo, Quinton de Kock was clearly the best bat today.
He scored 81 off 79 balls on a pitch which wasn't really made for aggressive batting. His partner,
Niroshan Dickwella also hit a fifty but at a much less strike rate.

Much smaller total compared to the Qualifier 1 for Hambantota. Their top-order will be facing
Shaheen Shah Afridi though. The first powerplay will be a major indicator of which side
will triumph.



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2nd INNINGS

Code:
0.1  Farooqi to A Fernando, one run, The misfield by S Fernando allows yet another run
0.2  Farooqi to Gill, no run, Shubman Gill missed that one by a mile
0.3  Farooqi to Gill, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Farooqi       
0.4  Farooqi to Gill, one run, That was a very risky single.
0.5  Farooqi to A Fernando, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Avishka Fernando
0.6  Farooqi to A Fernando, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 1  (6 runs)
         HAMBANTOTA SAINTS     6/0
         (R/R:  6.00   R/R Req:  4.88)
         Fazalhaq Farooqi     1.0-0-6-0
         Avishka Fernando      5(3b 1X4)
         Shubman Gill          1(3b)  

1.1  S Fernando to Gill, one run, The misfield by Silva allows yet another run
1.2  S Fernando to A Fernando, no ball, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by S Fernando    
1.2  S Fernando to A Fernando, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by S Fernando    
1.3  S Fernando to A Fernando, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Shiran Fernando, deserving this punishment
1.4  S Fernando to A Fernando, one run, Great cooperation between Avishka Fernando and Shubman Gill       
1.5  S Fernando to Gill, one run, That was a very risky single.
1.6  S Fernando to A Fernando, FOUR, Avishka Fernando is one of the best batsmen in the world

         End of over 2  (12 runs)
         HAMBANTOTA SAINTS    18/0
         (R/R:  9.00   R/R Req:  4.73)
         Shiran Fernando      1.0-0-12-0
         Avishka Fernando     14(7b 3X4)
         Shubman Gill          3(5b)  

2.1  Farooqi to Gill, one run, Great cooperation between Shubman Gill and Avishka Fernando   
2.2  Farooqi to A Fernando, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Farooqi       
2.3  Farooqi to A Fernando, one run, One more to the total
2.4  Farooqi to Gill, one run, That is very well run by Avishka Fernando   
2.5  Farooqi to A Fernando, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Farooqi       
2.6  Farooqi to A Fernando, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Farooqi       

         End of over 3  (3 runs)
         HAMBANTOTA SAINTS    21/0
         (R/R:  7.00   R/R Req:  4.77)
         Fazalhaq Farooqi     2.0-0-9-0
         Avishka Fernando     15(11b 3X4)
         Shubman Gill          5(7b)  

3.1  Leede to Gill, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Leede         
3.2  Leede to Gill, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
3.3  Leede to Gill, one run, That is very well run by Avishka Fernando   
3.4  Leede to A Fernando, FOUR, Avishka Fernando is one of the best batsmen in the world
3.5  Leede to A Fernando, one run, That was a very risky single.
3.6  Leede to Gill, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 4  (9 runs)
         HAMBANTOTA SAINTS    30/0
         (R/R:  7.50   R/R Req:  4.67)
         Bas de Leede         1.0-0-9-0
         Avishka Fernando     20(13b 4X4)
         Shubman Gill          9(11b)  

4.1  Farooqi to Gill, one run, Great cooperation between Shubman Gill and Avishka Fernando   
4.2  Farooqi to A Fernando, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
4.3  Farooqi to Gill, one run, That is very well run by Avishka Fernando   
4.4  Farooqi to A Fernando, no run, Left alone by Avishka Fernando
4.5  Farooqi to A Fernando, one run, Dropped! Farooqi made a big mess of that simple chance
4.6  Farooqi to Gill, no run, Shubman Gill was completely deceived

         End of over 5  (6 runs)
         HAMBANTOTA SAINTS    36/0
         (R/R:  7.20   R/R Req:  4.64)
         Fazalhaq Farooqi     3.0-0-15-0
         Shubman Gill         11(14b)
         Avishka Fernando     24(16b 4X4)  

5.1  S Fernando to A Fernando, one run, The misfield by Farooqi allows yet another run
5.2  S Fernando to Gill, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
5.3  S Fernando to Gill, legbye, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
5.4  S Fernando to A Fernando, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Shiran Fernando, deserving this punishment
5.5  S Fernando to A Fernando, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
5.6  S Fernando to A Fernando, one run, That is very well run by Shubman Gill       

         End of over 6  (7 runs)
         HAMBANTOTA SAINTS    43/0
         (R/R:  7.17   R/R Req:  4.59)
         Shiran Fernando      2.0-0-18-0
         Shubman Gill         11(16b)
         Avishka Fernando     30(20b 5X4)  

6.1  Farooqi to A Fernando, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
6.2  Farooqi to A Fernando, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Avishka Fernando
6.3  Farooqi to A Fernando, no run, Left alone by Avishka Fernando
6.4  Farooqi to A Fernando, no run, Avishka Fernando was completely deceived
6.5  Farooqi to A Fernando, one run, One more to the total
6.6  Farooqi to Gill, one run, Great cooperation between Shubman Gill and Avishka Fernando   

         End of over 7  (6 runs)
         HAMBANTOTA SAINTS    49/0
         (R/R:  7.00   R/R Req:  4.56)
         Fazalhaq Farooqi     4.0-0-21-0
         Avishka Fernando     35(25b 6X4)
         Shubman Gill         12(17b)  

7.1  S Fernando to Gill, legbye, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Quinton de Kock    
7.2  S Fernando to A Fernando, one run, That is very well run by Shubman Gill       
7.3  S Fernando to Gill, one run, One more to the total
7.4  S Fernando to A Fernando, one run, One more to the total
7.5  S Fernando to Gill, one run, Great cooperation between Shubman Gill and Avishka Fernando   
7.6  S Fernando to A Fernando, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 8  (6 runs)
         HAMBANTOTA SAINTS    55/0
         (R/R:  6.88   R/R Req:  4.52)
         Shiran Fernando      3.0-0-23-0
         Shubman Gill         14(20b)
         Avishka Fernando     38(28b 6X4)  

8.1  R Mendis to A Fernando, no run, Avishka Fernando missed that one by a mile
8.2  R Mendis to A Fernando, no run, Ramesh Mendis is getting the ball to turn ferociously
8.3  R Mendis to A Fernando, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Ramesh Mendis, deserving this punishment
8.4  R Mendis to A Fernando, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
8.5  R Mendis to A Fernando, no run, Avishka Fernando missed that one by a mile
8.6  R Mendis to A Fernando, one run, Great cooperation between Avishka Fernando and Shubman Gill       

         End of over 9  (5 runs)
         HAMBANTOTA SAINTS    60/0
         (R/R:  6.67   R/R Req:  4.51)
         Ramesh Mendis        1.0-0-5-0
         Shubman Gill         14(20b)
         Avishka Fernando     43(34b 7X4)  

9.1  Dinusha to A Fernando, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
9.2  Dinusha to A Fernando, SIX, What a six!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
9.3  Dinusha to A Fernando, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
     The crowd cheers for Avishka Fernando's fifty
9.4  Dinusha to A Fernando, no run, Avishka Fernando missed that one by a mile
9.5  Dinusha to A Fernando, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
9.6  Dinusha to A Fernando, one run, That is very well run by Shubman Gill       

         End of over 10  (9 runs)
         HAMBANTOTA SAINTS    69/0
         (R/R:  6.90   R/R Req:  4.40)
         Sonal Dinusha        1.0-0-9-0
         Shubman Gill         14(20b)
         Avishka Fernando     52(40b 7X4 1X6)
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Not the best time to be a Colombo fan. Their bowling has been absolutely tore apart by
Avishka Fernando who has also raced to his fifty in 37 deliveries.

Surprised to see Shaheen Afridi not bowling even a single over in the first powerplay.
What could Dhananjaya de Silva be thinking?

Code:
10.1  R Mendis to A Fernando, 1 bye, That ball spun too much for Quinton de Kock to stop
10.2  R Mendis to Gill, OUT, Thats plumb in front of the wicket

         Shubman Gill           14 (22b)
         lbw            b. R Mendis

10.3  R Mendis to Dussen, no run, Defensively played by R van der Dussen
10.4  R Mendis to Dussen, no run, Ramesh Mendis is getting the ball to turn ferociously
10.5  R Mendis to Dussen, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt

Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire gives R van der Dussen the finger, Quack Quack!

         R van der Dussen       0 (4b)
         c. Kock        b. R Mendis

10.6  R Mendis to Chandimal, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 11  (2 runs)
         HAMBANTOTA SAINTS    71/2
         (R/R:  6.45   R/R Req:  4.46)
         Ramesh Mendis        2.0-0-6-2
         Dinesh Chandimal      0(1b)
         Avishka Fernando     52(40b 7X4 1X6)  

11.1  Dinusha to A Fernando, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
11.2  Dinusha to A Fernando, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
11.3  Dinusha to A Fernando, no run, Avishka Fernando was completely deceived
11.4  Dinusha to A Fernando, no run, Sonal Dinusha is getting the ball to turn ferociously
11.5  Dinusha to A Fernando, one run, The misfield by Kock allows yet another run
11.6  Dinusha to Chandimal, wide, Sonal Dinusha bowling a very wayward one
11.6  Dinusha to Chandimal, three runs, Great work by K Mendis saved a certain boundary

         End of over 12  (5 runs)
         HAMBANTOTA SAINTS    76/2
         (R/R:  6.33   R/R Req:  4.45)
         Sonal Dinusha        2.0-0-14-0
         Avishka Fernando     53(45b 7X4 1X6)
         Dinesh Chandimal      3(3b)  

12.1  R Mendis to Chandimal, one run, The misfield by S Fernando allows yet another run
12.2  R Mendis to A Fernando, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
12.3  R Mendis to A Fernando, one run, One more to the total
12.4  R Mendis to Chandimal, one run, Great cooperation between Dinesh Chandimal and Avishka Fernando   
12.5  R Mendis to A Fernando, no run, Left alone by Avishka Fernando
12.6  R Mendis to A Fernando, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 13  (3 runs)
         HAMBANTOTA SAINTS    79/2
         (R/R:  6.08   R/R Req:  4.49)
         Ramesh Mendis        3.0-0-9-2
         Avishka Fernando     54(49b 7X4 1X6)
         Dinesh Chandimal      5(5b)  

13.1  Afridi to Chandimal, no run, Defensively played by Dinesh Chandimal
13.2  Afridi to Chandimal, legbye, A lot of movement being extracted by Afridi        
13.3  Afridi to A Fernando, legbye, A lot of movement being extracted by Afridi        
13.4  Afridi to Chandimal, no run, Dinesh Chandimal missed that one by a mile
13.5  Afridi to Chandimal, one run, One more to the total
13.6  Afridi to A Fernando, no run, Avishka Fernando missed that one by a mile

         End of over 14  (3 runs)
         HAMBANTOTA SAINTS    82/2
         (R/R:  5.86   R/R Req:  4.53)
         Shaheen Shah Afridi  1.0-0-1-0
         Avishka Fernando     54(51b 7X4 1X6)
         Dinesh Chandimal      6(9b)  

14.1  Dinusha to Chandimal, one run, That was a very risky single.
14.2  Dinusha to A Fernando, one run, The misfield by K Mendis allows yet another run
14.3  Dinusha to Chandimal, one run, The misfield by R Mendis allows yet another run
14.4  Dinusha to A Fernando, no run, Avishka Fernando was completely deceived
14.5  Dinusha to A Fernando, one run, The misfield by R Mendis allows yet another run
14.6  Dinusha to Chandimal, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Quinton de Kock    

         End of over 15  (4 runs)
         HAMBANTOTA SAINTS    86/2
         (R/R:  5.73   R/R Req:  4.54)
         Sonal Dinusha        3.0-0-18-0
         Dinesh Chandimal      8(12b)
         Avishka Fernando     56(54b 7X4 1X6)  

15.1  R Mendis to A Fernando, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Quinton de Kock    
15.2  R Mendis to A Fernando, no run, Defensively played by Avishka Fernando
15.3  R Mendis to A Fernando, no run, Ramesh Mendis is getting the ball to turn ferociously
15.4  R Mendis to A Fernando, FOUR, Avishka Fernando is one of the best batsmen in the world
15.5  R Mendis to A Fernando, one run, The misfield by Afridi allows yet another run
15.6  R Mendis to Chandimal, one run, The misfield by Kock allows yet another run

         End of over 16  (6 runs)
         HAMBANTOTA SAINTS    92/2
         (R/R:  5.75   R/R Req:  4.50)
         Ramesh Mendis        4.0-0-15-2
         Avishka Fernando     61(59b 8X4 1X6)
         Dinesh Chandimal      9(13b)  

16.1  Afridi to Chandimal, no ball, no run, Left alone by Dinesh Chandimal
16.1  Afridi to Chandimal, no run, Left alone by Dinesh Chandimal
16.2  Afridi to Chandimal, one run, That is very well run by Avishka Fernando   
16.3  Afridi to A Fernando, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
16.4  Afridi to A Fernando, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
16.5  Afridi to A Fernando, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
16.6  Afridi to A Fernando, one run, The misfield by Afridi allows yet another run

         End of over 17  (3 runs)
         HAMBANTOTA SAINTS    95/2
         (R/R:  5.59   R/R Req:  4.55)
         Shaheen Shah Afridi  2.0-0-4-0
         Dinesh Chandimal     10(15b)
         Avishka Fernando     62(63b 8X4 1X6)  

17.1  R Mendis to A Fernando, no run, Defensively played by Avishka Fernando
17.2  R Mendis to A Fernando, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
17.3  R Mendis to A Fernando, no run, Left alone by Avishka Fernando
17.4  R Mendis to A Fernando, legbye, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
17.5  R Mendis to Chandimal, one run, That is very well run by Avishka Fernando   
17.6  R Mendis to A Fernando, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Avishka Fernando

         End of over 18  (6 runs)
         HAMBANTOTA SAINTS   101/2
         (R/R:  5.61   R/R Req:  4.50)
         Ramesh Mendis        5.0-0-20-2
         Avishka Fernando     66(68b 9X4 1X6)
         Dinesh Chandimal     11(16b)  

18.1  Dinusha to Chandimal, one run, That was a very risky single.
18.2  Dinusha to A Fernando, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
18.3  Dinusha to A Fernando, one run, That was a very risky single.
18.4  Dinusha to Chandimal, one run, Great cooperation between Dinesh Chandimal and Avishka Fernando   
18.5  Dinusha to A Fernando, one run, Great cooperation between Avishka Fernando and Dinesh Chandimal   
18.6  Dinusha to Chandimal, one run, That is very well run by Avishka Fernando   

         End of over 19  (5 runs)
         HAMBANTOTA SAINTS   106/2
         (R/R:  5.58   R/R Req:  4.48)
         Sonal Dinusha        4.0-0-23-0
         Avishka Fernando     68(71b 9X4 1X6)
         Dinesh Chandimal     14(19b)  

19.1  Farooqi to Chandimal, 4 byes, That ball bounced too much. Quinton de Kock didnt have a chance
19.2  Farooqi to Chandimal, one run, One more to the total
19.3  Farooqi to A Fernando, one run, One more to the total
19.4  Farooqi to Chandimal, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
19.5  Farooqi to Chandimal, one run, That is very well run by Avishka Fernando   
19.6  Farooqi to A Fernando, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Quinton de Kock    

         End of over 20  (7 runs)
         HAMBANTOTA SAINTS   113/2
         (R/R:  5.65   R/R Req:  4.40)
         Fazalhaq Farooqi     5.0-0-24-0
         Avishka Fernando     69(73b 9X4 1X6)
         Dinesh Chandimal     16(23b)
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Dream over from Ramesh Mendis puts Colombo back into the game but
Avishka Fernando is still out there.

Mendis took out both Shubman Gill and van der Dussen in the same over.
Hambantota are way ahead on run-rate. Only way Colombo can win is by taking all
the wickets!

Code:
20.1  Dinusha to Chandimal, no ball, legbye, Sonal Dinusha is getting the ball to turn ferociously
20.1  Dinusha to Chandimal, legbye, Sonal Dinusha is getting the ball to turn ferociously
20.2  Dinusha to A Fernando, FOUR, Avishka Fernando is one of the best batsmen in the world
20.3  Dinusha to A Fernando, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
20.4  Dinusha to A Fernando, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
20.5  Dinusha to A Fernando, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Shiran Fernando

         Avishka Fernando       73 (77b 10X4 1X6)
         c. S Fernando  b. Dinusha

20.6  Dinusha to Lakshan, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Dhananjaya Lakshan

         End of over 21  (10 runs)
         HAMBANTOTA SAINTS   123/3
         (R/R:  5.86   R/R Req:  4.21)
         Sonal Dinusha        5.0-0-32-1
         Dhananjaya Lakshan    4(1b 1X4)
         Dinesh Chandimal     16(24b)  

21.1  Leede to Chandimal, no run, Dinesh Chandimal missed that one by a mile
21.2  Leede to Chandimal, two runs, Overthrow by Silva instead of 1 they get 2
21.3  Leede to Chandimal, one run, That was a very risky single.
21.4  Leede to Lakshan, one run, That was a very risky single.
21.5  Leede to Chandimal, no run, Dinesh Chandimal was completely deceived
21.6  Leede to Chandimal, no run, Dinesh Chandimal was completely deceived

         End of over 22  (4 runs)
         HAMBANTOTA SAINTS   127/3
         (R/R:  5.77   R/R Req:  4.21)
         Bas de Leede         2.0-0-13-0
         Dinesh Chandimal     19(29b)
         Dhananjaya Lakshan    5(2b 1X4)  

22.1  Afridi to Lakshan, one run, Great cooperation between Dhananjaya Lakshan and Dinesh Chandimal   
22.2  Afridi to Chandimal, one run, One more to the total
22.3  Afridi to Lakshan, no ball, no run, Dhananjaya Lakshan missed that one by a mile
22.3  Afridi to Lakshan, no run, Dhananjaya Lakshan missed that one by a mile
22.4  Afridi to Lakshan, one run, The misfield by K Mendis allows yet another run
22.5  Afridi to Chandimal, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Afridi        
22.6  Afridi to Chandimal, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 23  (4 runs)
         HAMBANTOTA SAINTS   131/3
         (R/R:  5.70   R/R Req:  4.22)
         Shaheen Shah Afridi  3.0-0-8-0
         Dinesh Chandimal     20(32b)
         Dhananjaya Lakshan    7(5b 1X4)  

23.1  Silva to Lakshan, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
23.2  Silva to Lakshan, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
23.3  Silva to Lakshan, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
23.4  Silva to Lakshan, one run, One more to the total
23.5  Silva to Chandimal, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Dinesh Chandimal
23.6  Silva to Chandimal, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 24  (7 runs)
         HAMBANTOTA SAINTS   138/3
         (R/R:  5.75   R/R Req:  4.12)
         Dhananjaya de Silva  1.0-0-7-0
         Dinesh Chandimal     24(34b 1X4)
         Dhananjaya Lakshan   10(9b 1X4)  

24.1  Dinusha to Lakshan, no run, Left alone by Dhananjaya Lakshan
24.2  Dinusha to Lakshan, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
24.3  Dinusha to Chandimal, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Dinesh Chandimal
24.4  Dinusha to Chandimal, one run, Dropped! Tector made a big mess of that simple chance
24.5  Dinusha to Lakshan, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
24.6  Dinusha to Lakshan, no run, Sonal Dinusha is getting the ball to turn ferociously

         End of over 25  (8 runs)
         HAMBANTOTA SAINTS   146/3
         (R/R:  5.84   R/R Req:  3.96)
         Sonal Dinusha        6.0-0-40-1
         Dhananjaya Lakshan   13(13b 1X4)
         Dinesh Chandimal     29(36b 2X4)  

25.1  R Mendis to Chandimal, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
25.2  R Mendis to Chandimal, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
25.3  R Mendis to Chandimal, no run, Defensively played by Dinesh Chandimal
25.4  R Mendis to Chandimal, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Dinesh Chandimal
25.5  R Mendis to Chandimal, one run, One more to the total
25.6  R Mendis to Lakshan, three runs, Excellent running 3 more

         End of over 26  (8 runs)
         HAMBANTOTA SAINTS   154/3
         (R/R:  5.92   R/R Req:  3.79)
         Ramesh Mendis        6.0-0-28-2
         Dinesh Chandimal     34(41b 3X4)
         Dhananjaya Lakshan   16(14b 1X4)  

26.1  S Fernando to Lakshan, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by S Fernando    
26.2  S Fernando to Lakshan, one run, Great cooperation between Dhananjaya Lakshan and Dinesh Chandimal   
26.3  S Fernando to Chandimal, no run, Dinesh Chandimal was completely deceived
26.4  S Fernando to Chandimal, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Quinton de Kock    
26.5  S Fernando to Chandimal, no run, Dinesh Chandimal missed that one by a mile
26.6  S Fernando to Chandimal, legbye, Dinesh Chandimal missed that one by a mile

         End of over 27  (2 runs)
         HAMBANTOTA SAINTS   156/3
         (R/R:  5.78   R/R Req:  3.87)
         Shiran Fernando      4.0-0-24-0
         Dhananjaya Lakshan   17(16b 1X4)
         Dinesh Chandimal     34(45b 3X4)  

27.1  Dinusha to Chandimal, no run, Left alone by Dinesh Chandimal
27.2  Dinusha to Chandimal, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
27.3  Dinusha to Chandimal, no run, Dinesh Chandimal was completely deceived
27.4  Dinusha to Chandimal, no run, Left alone by Dinesh Chandimal
27.5  Dinusha to Chandimal, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Quinton de Kock    
27.6  Dinusha to Chandimal, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 28  (0 runs)
         HAMBANTOTA SAINTS   156/3
         (R/R:  5.57   R/R Req:  4.05)
         Sonal Dinusha        7.0-0-40-1
         Dinesh Chandimal     34(51b 3X4)
         Dhananjaya Lakshan   17(16b 1X4)  

28.1  Farooqi to Lakshan, no run, Defensively played by Dhananjaya Lakshan
28.2  Farooqi to Lakshan, one run, One more to the total
28.3  Farooqi to Chandimal, no run, Defensively played by Dinesh Chandimal
28.4  Farooqi to Chandimal, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Quinton de Kock    
28.5  Farooqi to Chandimal, one run, One more to the total
28.6  Farooqi to Lakshan, no run, Left alone by Dhananjaya Lakshan

         End of over 29  (2 runs)
         HAMBANTOTA SAINTS   158/3
         (R/R:  5.45   R/R Req:  4.14)
         Fazalhaq Farooqi     6.0-0-26-0
         Dhananjaya Lakshan   18(19b 1X4)
         Dinesh Chandimal     35(54b 3X4)  

29.1  Dinusha to Chandimal, two runs,
29.2  Dinusha to Chandimal, one run, The misfield by R Mendis allows yet another run
29.3  Dinusha to Lakshan, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
29.4  Dinusha to Lakshan, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
29.5  Dinusha to Lakshan, legbye, Left alone by Dhananjaya Lakshan
29.6  Dinusha to Chandimal, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Sonal Dinusha, giving that a wide
29.6  Dinusha to Chandimal, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 30  (11 runs)
         HAMBANTOTA SAINTS   169/3
         (R/R:  5.63   R/R Req:  3.80)
         Sonal Dinusha        8.0-1-50-1
         Dinesh Chandimal     38(58b 3X4)
         Dhananjaya Lakshan   24(22b 1X4 1X6)
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Dinesh Chandimal putting his seniority to good use by playing a calm and
level headed knock as opposed to Dhanajaya Lakshan, who hit a boundary of
his first ball today.

Sonal Dinusha dismised Avishka Fernando but Hambantota is still way ahead.
If Colombo can't stop this partnership, it would be the end of their campaign.

Code:
30.1  R Mendis to Lakshan, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
30.2  R Mendis to Lakshan, no run, Dhananjaya Lakshan was completely deceived
30.3  R Mendis to Lakshan, one run, That is very well run by Dinesh Chandimal   
30.4  R Mendis to Chandimal, one run, That is very well run by Dhananjaya Lakshan 
30.5  R Mendis to Lakshan, one run, That was a very risky single.
30.6  R Mendis to Chandimal, no run, Dinesh Chandimal was completely deceived

         End of over 31  (3 runs)
         HAMBANTOTA SAINTS   172/3
         (R/R:  5.55   R/R Req:  3.84)
         Ramesh Mendis        7.0-0-31-2
         Dinesh Chandimal     39(60b 3X4)
         Dhananjaya Lakshan   26(26b 1X4 1X6)  

31.1  Afridi to Lakshan, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
31.2  Afridi to Lakshan, legbye, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
31.3  Afridi to Chandimal, one run, One more to the total
31.4  Afridi to Lakshan, no run, Dhananjaya Lakshan missed that one by a mile
31.5  Afridi to Lakshan, one run, Great cooperation between Dhananjaya Lakshan and Dinesh Chandimal   
31.6  Afridi to Chandimal, OUT, Quinton de Kock takes an easy catch to dismiss Dinesh Chandimal

         Dinesh Chandimal       40 (62b 3X4)
         c. Kock        b. Afridi


         End of over 32  (5 runs)
         HAMBANTOTA SAINTS   177/4
         (R/R:  5.53   R/R Req:  3.78)
         Shaheen Shah Afridi  4.0-0-12-1
         Ben Stokes            0(0b)
         Dhananjaya Lakshan   29(30b 1X4 1X6)  

32.1  R Mendis to Lakshan, one run, Great cooperation between Dhananjaya Lakshan and Ben Stokes         
32.2  R Mendis to Stokes, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
32.3  R Mendis to Stokes, no run, Left alone by Ben Stokes
32.4  R Mendis to Stokes, one run, That was a very risky single.
32.5  R Mendis to Lakshan, one run, Great cooperation between Dhananjaya Lakshan and Ben Stokes         
32.6  R Mendis to Stokes, no run, Left alone by Ben Stokes

         End of over 33  (5 runs)
         HAMBANTOTA SAINTS   182/4
         (R/R:  5.52   R/R Req:  3.71)
         Ramesh Mendis        8.0-0-36-2
         Ben Stokes            3(4b)
         Dhananjaya Lakshan   31(32b 1X4 1X6)  

33.1  Farooqi to Lakshan, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
33.2  Farooqi to Stokes, no run, Ben Stokes missed that one by a mile
33.3  Farooqi to Stokes, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Farooqi       
33.4  Farooqi to Stokes, one run, The misfield by Silva allows yet another run
33.5  Farooqi to Lakshan, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
33.6  Farooqi to Lakshan, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Dhananjaya Lakshan

         End of over 34  (8 runs)
         HAMBANTOTA SAINTS   190/4
         (R/R:  5.59   R/R Req:  3.44)
         Fazalhaq Farooqi     7.0-0-34-0
         Dhananjaya Lakshan   38(35b 2X4 1X6)
         Ben Stokes            4(7b)  

34.1  Leede to Stokes, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
34.2  Leede to Stokes, no run, Ben Stokes missed that one by a mile
34.3  Leede to Stokes, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
34.4  Leede to Stokes, one run, The misfield by Dinusha allows yet another run
34.5  Leede to Lakshan, one run, Great cooperation between Dhananjaya Lakshan and Ben Stokes         
34.6  Leede to Stokes, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 35  (3 runs)
         HAMBANTOTA SAINTS   193/4
         (R/R:  5.51   R/R Req:  3.47)
         Bas de Leede         3.0-0-16-0
         Dhananjaya Lakshan   39(36b 2X4 1X6)
         Ben Stokes            6(12b)  

35.1  Dinusha to Stokes, no run, Ben Stokes missed that one by a mile
35.2  Dinusha to Stokes, two runs,
35.3  Dinusha to Stokes, no run, Defensively played by Ben Stokes
35.4  Dinusha to Stokes, no run, Ben Stokes missed that one by a mile
35.5  Dinusha to Stokes, one run, The misfield by Dinusha allows yet another run
35.6  Dinusha to Lakshan, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 36  (3 runs)
         HAMBANTOTA SAINTS   196/4
         (R/R:  5.44   R/R Req:  3.50)
         Sonal Dinusha        9.0-1-53-1
         Dhananjaya Lakshan   39(37b 2X4 1X6)
         Ben Stokes            9(17b)  

36.1  S Fernando to Stokes, one run, That is very well run by Dhananjaya Lakshan 
36.2  S Fernando to Lakshan, no run, Left alone by Dhananjaya Lakshan
36.3  S Fernando to Lakshan, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by S Fernando    
36.4  S Fernando to Lakshan, no run, Defensively played by Dhananjaya Lakshan
36.5  S Fernando to Lakshan, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
36.6  S Fernando to Lakshan, one run, Great cooperation between Dhananjaya Lakshan and Ben Stokes         

         End of over 37  (2 runs)
         HAMBANTOTA SAINTS   198/4
         (R/R:  5.35   R/R Req:  3.62)
         Shiran Fernando      5.0-0-26-0
         Ben Stokes           10(18b)
         Dhananjaya Lakshan   40(42b 2X4 1X6)  

37.1  R Mendis to Lakshan, legbye, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
37.2  R Mendis to Stokes, no run, Ben Stokes missed that one by a mile
37.3  R Mendis to Stokes, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
37.4  R Mendis to Stokes, legbye, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Quinton de Kock    
37.5  R Mendis to Lakshan, no run, Left alone by Dhananjaya Lakshan
37.6  R Mendis to Lakshan, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Quinton de Kock    

         End of over 38  (2 runs)
         HAMBANTOTA SAINTS   200/4
         (R/R:  5.26   R/R Req:  3.75)
         Ramesh Mendis        9.0-0-36-2
         Dhananjaya Lakshan   40(45b 2X4 1X6)
         Ben Stokes           10(21b)  

38.1  Farooqi to Stokes, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
38.2  Farooqi to Stokes, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
38.3  Farooqi to Stokes, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
38.4  Farooqi to Stokes, no ball, no ball, Shoulder high delivery, a no ball in one dayers
38.4  Farooqi to Stokes, no ball, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Ben Stokes
38.4  Farooqi to Stokes, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Ben Stokes
38.5  Farooqi to Stokes, OUT, That didnt look so convincing but the umpire has no doubt, out LBW

         Ben Stokes             14 (26b 1X4)
         lbw            b. Farooqi

38.6  Farooqi to Croospulle, no run, Lasith Croospulle was completely deceived

         End of over 39  (6 runs)
         HAMBANTOTA SAINTS   206/5
         (R/R:  5.28   R/R Req:  3.55)
         Fazalhaq Farooqi     8.0-0-40-1
         Lasith Croospulle     0(1b)
         Dhananjaya Lakshan   40(45b 2X4 1X6)  

39.1  R Mendis to Lakshan, no run, Defensively played by Dhananjaya Lakshan
39.2  R Mendis to Lakshan, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
39.3  R Mendis to Lakshan, one run, The misfield by Dinusha allows yet another run
39.4  R Mendis to Croospulle, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
39.5  R Mendis to Croospulle, one run, That was a very risky single.
39.6  R Mendis to Lakshan, OUT, Thats plumb in front of the wicket

         Dhananjaya Lakshan     43 (49b 2X4 1X6)
         lbw            b. R Mendis

      . He was pretty effective with three wickets under his name

         End of over 40  (4 runs)
         HAMBANTOTA SAINTS   210/6
         (R/R:  5.25   R/R Req:  3.50)
         Ramesh Mendis        10.0-0-40-3
         Logan van Beek        0(0b)
         Lasith Croospulle     1(3b)
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Just what the doctor ordered! Fazalhaq Farooqi, Shaheen Afridi and Ramesh Mendis.
All three strike in these 10 overs to put Hambantota on the backfoot. They are still ahead by run-rate
but if they lose one more wicket, Colombo are into the tail.

Afridi dismissed the well-set Chandimal with a cracking bouncer. Then Stokes, who was struggling in
his innings, didn't pick a Farooqi slower ball and was given lbw. He reviewed it and it was umpire's call.
Then, the main wicket was Dhananjaya Lakshan who looked like was going to take his team home but
was outspun by Ramesh Mendis.

Great day for Ramesh Mendis personally but he would be hoping other bowlers can step up
from here to the win. Hambantota will need Croospulle and van Beek to take on the responsibility
of getting these 35 runs.

Code:
40.1  S Fernando to Croospulle, no run, Lasith Croospulle missed that one by a mile
40.2  S Fernando to Croospulle, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by S Fernando    
40.3  S Fernando to Croospulle, no run, Lasith Croospulle was completely deceived
40.4  S Fernando to Croospulle, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
40.5  S Fernando to Beek, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
40.6  S Fernando to Beek, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 41  (3 runs)
         HAMBANTOTA SAINTS   213/6
         (R/R:  5.20   R/R Req:  3.56)
         Shiran Fernando      6.0-0-29-0
         Logan van Beek        0(2b)
         Lasith Croospulle     4(7b)  

41.1  Farooqi to Croospulle, one run, Dropped! S Fernando made a big mess of that simple chance
41.2  Farooqi to Beek, one run, That is very well run by Lasith Croospulle  
41.3  Farooqi to Croospulle, no run, Lasith Croospulle missed that one by a mile
41.4  Farooqi to Croospulle, no run, Lasith Croospulle missed that one by a mile
41.5  Farooqi to Croospulle, one run, One more to the total
41.6  Farooqi to Beek, no run, Left alone by Logan van Beek

         End of over 42  (3 runs)
         HAMBANTOTA SAINTS   216/6
         (R/R:  5.14   R/R Req:  3.63)
         Fazalhaq Farooqi     9.0-0-43-1
         Logan van Beek        1(4b)
         Lasith Croospulle     6(11b)  

42.1  Dinusha to Croospulle, one run, That is very well run by Logan van Beek     
42.2  Dinusha to Beek, no run, Logan van Beek was completely deceived
42.3  Dinusha to Beek, no run, Left alone by Logan van Beek
42.4  Dinusha to Beek, no run, Left alone by Logan van Beek
42.5  Dinusha to Beek, one run, Great cooperation between Logan van Beek and Lasith Croospulle  
42.6  Dinusha to Croospulle, one run, Dropped! Silva made a big mess of that simple chance
      Sonal Dinushaends an uneconomical spell


         End of over 43  (3 runs)
         HAMBANTOTA SAINTS   219/6
         (R/R:  5.09   R/R Req:  3.71)
         Sonal Dinusha        10.0-1-56-1
         Logan van Beek        2(8b)
         Lasith Croospulle     8(13b)
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Just 9 runs scored from these 3 overs! Looks like these two have decided to take this
game deep. Sonal Dinusha had a slightly average day but took out the big fish (Avishka Fernando).

Hambantota need 26 runs in 42 deliveries!

Code:
43.1  S Fernando to Croospulle, one run, That was a very risky single.
43.2  S Fernando to Beek, one run, That is very well run by Lasith Croospulle  
43.3  S Fernando to Croospulle, one run, One more to the total
43.4  S Fernando to Beek, one run, That was a very risky single.
43.5  S Fernando to Croospulle, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
43.6  S Fernando to Croospulle, one run, The misfield by Tector allows yet another run

         End of over 44  (5 runs)
         HAMBANTOTA SAINTS   224/6
         (R/R:  5.09   R/R Req:  3.50)
         Shiran Fernando      7.0-0-34-0
         Logan van Beek        4(10b)
         Lasith Croospulle    11(17b)  

44.1  Farooqi to Croospulle, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Quinton de Kock    
44.2  Farooqi to Croospulle, no run, Defensively played by Lasith Croospulle
44.3  Farooqi to Croospulle, one run, That was a very risky single.
44.4  Farooqi to Beek, legbye, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
44.5  Farooqi to Croospulle, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
44.6  Farooqi to Croospulle, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
      The end to a good spell from Fazalhaq Farooqi

         End of over 45  (4 runs)
         HAMBANTOTA SAINTS   228/6
         (R/R:  5.07   R/R Req:  3.40)
         Fazalhaq Farooqi     10.0-0-46-1
         Lasith Croospulle    14(22b)
         Logan van Beek        4(11b)
Shiran-Fernando-20-1.jpg

Last boundary hit by Hambantota was 37 deliveries ago. They don't have much runs left
but this strategy of playing safe could backfire if they don't get those boundaries later.

Fazalhaq Farooqi is done for today. Captain Dhananjaya wasn't happy with Shiran Fernando
giving 5 singles in his 7th over.

Hambantota need 17 runs in 30 deliveries!

Code:
45.1  Afridi to Beek, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
45.2  Afridi to Beek, legbye, Left alone by Logan van Beek
45.3  Afridi to Croospulle, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
45.4  Afridi to Croospulle, one run, Great cooperation between Lasith Croospulle and Logan van Beek     
45.5  Afridi to Beek, no run, Logan van Beek missed that one by a mile
45.6  Afridi to Beek, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Afridi        

         End of over 46  (2 runs)
         HAMBANTOTA SAINTS   230/6
         (R/R:  5.00   R/R Req:  3.75)
         Shaheen Shah Afridi  5.0-0-13-1
         Logan van Beek        4(15b)
         Lasith Croospulle    15(24b)  

46.1  Silva to Croospulle, one run, Great cooperation between Lasith Croospulle and Logan van Beek     
46.2  Silva to Beek, no run, Left alone by Logan van Beek
46.3  Silva to Beek, no run, Dhananjaya de Silva is getting the ball to turn ferociously
46.4  Silva to Beek, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
46.5  Silva to Beek, no run, Logan van Beek was completely deceived
46.6  Silva to Beek, no run, Dhananjaya de Silva is getting the ball to turn ferociously

         End of over 47  (1 runs)
         HAMBANTOTA SAINTS   231/6
         (R/R:  4.91   R/R Req:  4.67)
         Dhananjaya de Silva  2.0-0-8-0
         Logan van Beek        4(20b)
         Lasith Croospulle    16(25b)  

47.1  Leede to Croospulle, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
47.2  Leede to Croospulle, no run, Defensively played by Lasith Croospulle
47.3  Leede to Croospulle, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
47.4  Leede to Croospulle, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Leede         
47.5  Leede to Croospulle, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
47.6  Leede to Croospulle, one run, Great cooperation between Lasith Croospulle and Logan van Beek     

         End of over 48  (3 runs)
         HAMBANTOTA SAINTS   234/6
         (R/R:  4.88   R/R Req:  5.50)
         Bas de Leede         4.0-0-19-0
         Logan van Beek        4(20b)
         Lasith Croospulle    19(31b)
India-Cricket-WCup-153_1697216288586_1697216309506.jpg

This is exactly what I was talking about! Hambantota have let the pressure get to them
and now need runs at a higher run-rate than their current one. van Beek has been struggling
to time anything while Croospulle has still not tried the big shots.

Great bowling from Shaheen Afridi, Dhananjaya de Silva and Bas de Leede.
Looks like Shaheen will bowl the 49th as well.

Hambantota need 11 runs in 12 deliveries!

Code:
48.1  Afridi to Croospulle, one run, That is very well run by Logan van Beek     
48.2  Afridi to Beek, no run, Logan van Beek was completely deceived
48.3  Afridi to Beek, no run, Left alone by Logan van Beek
48.4  Afridi to Beek, no run, Logan van Beek was completely deceived
48.5  Afridi to Beek, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
48.6  Afridi to Beek, legbye, Left alone by Logan van Beek

         End of over 49  (2 runs)
         HAMBANTOTA SAINTS   236/6
         (R/R:  4.82   R/R Req:  9.00)
         Shaheen Shah Afridi  6.0-0-14-1
         Lasith Croospulle    20(32b)
         Logan van Beek        4(25b)
Logan-van-Beek-7.jpg

He might as well retire out now. Shambolic batting from Logan van Beek.
Another excellent over from Shaheen.

Lasith Croospulle needs to take the strike and go for it!
Dhananjaya de Silva has decided to bowl the final over himself.

Hambantota need 9 runs in 6 deliveries!

Code:
49.1  Silva to Beek, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
49.2  Silva to Beek, no run, Defensively played by Logan van Beek
49.3  Silva to Beek, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Quinton de Kock
DhananjayadeSilva640x480.jpg

The less we talk about it, the better. This is one of the worst choke
you will see in the history of cricket. van Beek wouldn't want to remember
this day ever.

Hambantota need 9 runs in 3 deliveries!

Code:
49.4  Silva to Beek, one run, Great cooperation between Logan van Beek and Lasith Croospulle
unnamed.jpg

He finally connects and they run as hard as they could for the single.
All eyes on Lasith Croospulle now.

Hambantota need 8 runs in 2 deliveries!

Code:
49.5  Silva to Croospulle, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Dhananjaya de Silva, deserving this punishment
14-1.jpg

Slot delivery from de Silva and Lasith Croospulle puts all his power into that stroke.
He didn't time it well enough for a six but at this stage, they will take
anything.

Hambantota really made a mess of this chase but this is their chance to correct it all.
Dhananjaya de Silva is taking all his time to get the correct field placement.
All comes down to the last ball.

Hambantota need 4 runs in 1 delivery!
Code:
49.6  Silva to Croospulle, legbye, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 50  (6 runs)
         HAMBANTOTA SAINTS   242/6
         (R/R:  4.84)
         Dhananjaya de Silva  3.0-0-13-0
         Logan van Beek        5(29b)
         Lasith Croospulle    24(34b 1X4)  


         End of innings (50.0 overs)
         HAMBANTOTA SAINTS   242/6 (RR:  4.84)
         Dhananjaya de Silva   3.0-0-13-0
         Logan van Beek        5(29b)
         Lasith Croospulle    24(34b 1X4)

Code:
HAMBANTOTA SUPER SAINTS innings

Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Avishka Fernando    c. S Fernando  b. Dinusha      73    77   10    1   94.8%
Shubman Gill        lbw            b. R Mendis     14    22    0    0   63.6%
R van der Dussen    c.†Kock        b. R Mendis      0     4    0    0    0.0%
Dinesh Chandimal†   c.†Kock        b. Afridi       40    62    3    0   64.5%
Dhananjaya Lakshan  lbw            b. R Mendis     43    49    2    1   87.8%
Ben Stokes*         lbw            b. Farooqi      14    26    1    0   53.8%
Lasith Croospulle   not out                        24    34    1    0   70.6%
Logan van Beek      not out                         5    29    0    0   17.2%
Mohammed Siraj      
Dilum Sudeera       
Dilshan Madushanka  
 
 Total:  242/6       Overs:  50.0          Run Rate:  4.84      Extras:  29   
 
                                     -X-

COLOMBO CACKLING COOKIES Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Fazalhaq Farooqi     10.0      0      46      1      4.60     0      2
Shiran Fernando       7.0      0      34      0      4.86     0      1
Bas de Leede          4.0      0      19      0      4.75     0      0
Ramesh Mendis        10.0      0      40      3      4.00     1      0
Sonal Dinusha        10.0      1      56      1      5.60     2      1
Shaheen Shah Afridi   6.0      0      14      1      2.33     0      2
Dhananjaya de Silva   3.0      0      13      0      4.33     0      0
 
 
EXTRAS           Wides: 3      No Balls: 6      Leg Byes: 15     Byes: 5

Total: 242/6          Overs: 50.0         Run Rate: 4.84      Extras: 29
                                     -X-
 

HAMBANTOTA SUPER SAINTS Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
A Fernando    S Gill                                                 70 (62)
A Fernando    R Dussen                                                1 (3)
A Fernando    Chandimal                                              48 (60)
D Lakshan     Chandimal                                              58 (67)
D Lakshan     B Stokes                                               29 (41)
D Lakshan     Croospulle                                              4 (7)
L Beek        Croospulle                                             32 (60)


     Fall of Wickets    70/1      71/2      119/3     177/4     206/5
                        210/6                                            

 Total:  242/6       Overs:  50.0         Run Rate:  4.84     Extras:  29

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(Don't mind the watermarks :p)
Colombo pull off the best win of the tournament
and reserve their spot in the FINAL


Hambantota would be kicking themselves after being in the best position to chase this total
but fumbling it towards the end. Colombo's bowling unit was too good and their never-die spirit
helped them massively. For Hambantota, Logan van Beek wouldn't want to show his face in the camp
after what he did.

Although cricksim decided Quinton de Kock to be the man of the match,
Dhananjaya de Silva was the bigger player. Not only he saved his team from ending with a poor total,
he also defended 9 runs in the final over and used his bowlers excellently.

Jaffna need to be on top of their game if they are to compete against Colombo.


Code:
COLOMBO CACKLING COOKIES    244/6     50.0 overs
 HAMBANTOTA SUPER SAINTS    242/6     50.0 overs
  
Colombo Cackling Cookies won by 2 runs
 
Man of the match: Quinton de Kock (Colombo)

 
What a match! Very questionable bowling changes like Shaheen bowling fourth change, but it all works out. DDS is a genius both with his tactics and with his death overs bowling. Generous from van Beek to help fellow Dutchman de Leede into the final.
 
Final


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vs Colombo Cackling Cookies at Galle International Stadium (Galle)
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