Emerald Cricket League 2024

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Eliminator
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vs
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Venue: Pallekele International Stadium (Kandy)
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Code:
THE ALLIANCE WON THE TOSS AND ELECTED TO BAT FIRST

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1st INNINGS

Code:
0.1  Afridi to Conway, one run, That is very well run by Travis Head
0.2  Afridi to Head, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
0.3  Afridi to Head, one run, That was a very risky single.
0.4  Afridi to Conway, no run, Devon Conway was completely deceived
0.5  Afridi to Conway, no run, Devon Conway missed that one by a mile
0.6  Afridi to Conway, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 1  (2 runs)
         THE ALLIANCE          2/0
         (R/R:  2.00)
         Shaheen Shah Afridi  1.0-0-2-0
         Devon Conway          1(4b)
         Travis Head           1(2b)

1.1  Farooqi to Head, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
1.2  Farooqi to Head, no run, Travis Head missed that one by a mile
1.3  Farooqi to Head, no run, Travis Head missed that one by a mile
1.4  Farooqi to Head, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
1.5  Farooqi to Head, no run, Travis Head was completely deceived
1.6  Farooqi to Head, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Farooqi

         End of over 2  (0 runs)
         THE ALLIANCE          2/0
         (R/R:  1.00)
         Fazalhaq Farooqi     1.0-0-0-0
         Travis Head           1(8b)
         Devon Conway          1(4b)

2.1  Afridi to Conway, wide, Shaheen Shah Afridi bowling a very wayward one
2.1  Afridi to Conway, one run, One more to the total
2.2  Afridi to Head, no run, Travis Head was completely deceived
2.3  Afridi to Head, no run, Defensively played by Travis Head
2.4  Afridi to Head, one run, One more to the total
2.5  Afridi to Conway, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Shaheen Shah Afridi, deserving this punishment
2.6  Afridi to Conway, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 3  (8 runs)
         THE ALLIANCE         10/0
         (R/R:  3.33)
         Shaheen Shah Afridi  2.0-0-10-0
         Travis Head           2(11b)
         Devon Conway          7(8b 1X4)

3.1  Farooqi to Conway, one run, That is very well run by Travis Head
3.2  Farooqi to Head, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
3.3  Farooqi to Head, one run, One more to the total
3.4  Farooqi to Conway, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Farooqi
3.5  Farooqi to Conway, no run, Devon Conway missed that one by a mile
3.6  Farooqi to Conway, no run, Defensively played by Devon Conway

         End of over 4  (2 runs)
         THE ALLIANCE         12/0
         (R/R:  3.00)
         Fazalhaq Farooqi     2.0-1-2-0
         Devon Conway          8(12b 1X4)
         Travis Head           3(13b)

4.1  Fernando to Head, one run, That is very well run by Devon Conway
4.2  Fernando to Conway, one run, One more to the total
4.3  Fernando to Head, no run, Left alone by Travis Head
4.4  Fernando to Head, legbye, Travis Head was completely deceived
4.5  Fernando to Conway, one run, The misfield by Farooqi allows yet another run
4.6  Fernando to Head, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 5  (4 runs)
         THE ALLIANCE         16/0
         (R/R:  3.20)
         Shiran Fernando      1.0-0-3-0
         Travis Head           4(17b)
         Devon Conway         10(14b 1X4)

5.1  Farooqi to Conway, no run, Defensively played by Devon Conway
5.2  Farooqi to Conway, one run, That was a very risky single.
5.3  Farooqi to Head, one run, The misfield by Leede allows yet another run
5.4  Farooqi to Conway, one run, Great cooperation between Devon Conway and Travis Head
5.5  Farooqi to Head, no run, Left alone by Travis Head
5.6  Farooqi to Head, no run, Left alone by Travis Head

         End of over 6  (3 runs)
         THE ALLIANCE         19/0
         (R/R:  3.17)
         Fazalhaq Farooqi     3.0-1-5-0
         Travis Head           5(20b)
         Devon Conway         12(17b 1X4)

6.1  Fernando to Conway, one run, That is very well run by Travis Head
6.2  Fernando to Head, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Fernando
6.3  Fernando to Head, one run, That was a very risky single.
6.4  Fernando to Conway, one run, The misfield by Fernando allows yet another run
6.5  Fernando to Head, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Shiran Fernando

         Travis Head            6 (23b)
         c & b. Fernando

6.6  Fernando to Mishara, one run, The misfield by Dickwella allows yet another run

         End of over 7  (4 runs)
         THE ALLIANCE         23/1
         (R/R:  3.29)
         Shiran Fernando      2.0-0-7-1
         Devon Conway         14(19b 1X4)
         Kamil Mishara         1(1b)

7.1  Afridi to Mishara, one run, That is very well run by Devon Conway
7.2  Afridi to Conway, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Afridi
7.3  Afridi to Conway, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
7.4  Afridi to Conway, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Afridi
7.5  Afridi to Conway, OUT, That ball caught the edge and struck the stumps. Conway cant belive it

         Devon Conway           14 (23b 1X4)
         b. Afridi

7.6  Afridi to Asalanka, no run, Charith Asalanka was completely deceived

         End of over 8  (1 runs)
         THE ALLIANCE         24/2
         (R/R:  3.00)
         Shaheen Shah Afridi  3.0-0-11-1
         Charith Asalanka      0(1b)
         Kamil Mishara         2(2b)

8.1  Leede to Mishara, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
8.2  Leede to Mishara, one run, Great cooperation between Kamil Mishara and Charith Asalanka
8.3  Leede to Asalanka, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Leede
8.4  Leede to Asalanka, FOUR, Charith Asalanka is one of the best batsmen in the world
8.5  Leede to Asalanka, one run, That is very well run by Kamil Mishara
8.6  Leede to Mishara, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Leede

         End of over 9  (6 runs)
         THE ALLIANCE         30/2
         (R/R:  3.33)
         Bas de Leede         1.0-0-6-0
         Kamil Mishara         3(5b)
         Charith Asalanka      5(4b 1X4)

9.1  Dinusha to Asalanka, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Charith Asalanka
9.2  Dinusha to Asalanka, one run, That is very well run by Kamil Mishara
9.3  Dinusha to Mishara, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
9.4  Dinusha to Mishara, one run, One more to the total
9.5  Dinusha to Asalanka, one run, That was a very risky single.
9.6  Dinusha to Mishara, no run, Left alone by Kamil Mishara

         End of over 10  (7 runs)
         THE ALLIANCE         37/2
         (R/R:  3.70)
         Sonal Dinusha        1.0-0-7-0
         Kamil Mishara         4(8b)
         Charith Asalanka     11(7b 2X4)
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Shaheen Afridi and Shiran Fernando give Colombo the ideal start they could have asked for.
Both Alliance openers dismissed within the first 10 overs.

Code:
10.1  Afridi to Asalanka, one run, The misfield by K Mendis allows yet another run
10.2  Afridi to Mishara, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Shaheen Shah Afridi, deserving this punishment
10.3  Afridi to Mishara, one run, That is very well run by Charith Asalanka
10.4  Afridi to Asalanka, one run, One more to the total
10.5  Afridi to Mishara, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
10.6  Afridi to Mishara, no run, Kamil Mishara was completely deceived

         End of over 11  (7 runs)
         THE ALLIANCE         44/2
         (R/R:  4.00)
         Shaheen Shah Afridi  4.0-0-18-1
         Kamil Mishara         9(12b 1X4)
         Charith Asalanka     13(9b 2X4)

11.1  Fernando to Asalanka, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Quinton de Kock
11.2  Fernando to Asalanka, one run, The misfield by Tector allows yet another run
11.3  Fernando to Mishara, one run, The misfield by Afridi allows yet another run
11.4  Fernando to Asalanka, no run, Charith Asalanka missed that one by a mile
11.5  Fernando to Asalanka, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Fernando
11.6  Fernando to Asalanka, FOUR, Shiran Fernando cant belive it

         End of over 12  (6 runs)
         THE ALLIANCE         50/2
         (R/R:  4.17)
         Shiran Fernando      3.0-0-13-1
         Charith Asalanka     18(14b 3X4)
         Kamil Mishara        10(13b 1X4)

12.1  R Mendis to Mishara, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
12.2  R Mendis to Mishara, no run, Kamil Mishara missed that one by a mile
12.3  R Mendis to Mishara, no ball, one run, Great cooperation between Kamil Mishara and Charith Asalanka
12.3  R Mendis to Mishara, one run, Great cooperation between Kamil Mishara and Charith Asalanka
12.4  R Mendis to Asalanka, wide, Ramesh Mendis bowling a very wayward one
12.4  R Mendis to Asalanka, no run, Defensively played by Charith Asalanka
12.5  R Mendis to Asalanka, no run, Defensively played by Charith Asalanka
12.6  R Mendis to Asalanka, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 13  (3 runs)
         THE ALLIANCE         53/2
         (R/R:  4.08)
         Ramesh Mendis        1.0-0-3-0
         Charith Asalanka     18(18b 3X4)
         Kamil Mishara        11(16b 1X4)

13.1  Fernando to Mishara, no run, Left alone by Kamil Mishara
13.2  Fernando to Mishara, one run, That is very well run by Charith Asalanka
13.3  Fernando to Asalanka, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
13.4  Fernando to Asalanka, no run, Defensively played by Charith Asalanka
13.5  Fernando to Asalanka, one run, That is very well run by Kamil Mishara
13.6  Fernando to Mishara, SIX, What a wonderful player Kamil Mishara is

         End of over 14  (8 runs)
         THE ALLIANCE         61/2
         (R/R:  4.36)
         Shiran Fernando      4.0-0-21-1
         Kamil Mishara        18(19b 1X4 1X6)
         Charith Asalanka     19(21b 3X4)

14.1  R Mendis to Asalanka, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
14.2  R Mendis to Asalanka, no run, Ramesh Mendis is getting the ball to turn ferociously
14.3  R Mendis to Asalanka, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
14.4  R Mendis to Asalanka, one run, Great cooperation between Charith Asalanka and Kamil Mishara
14.5  R Mendis to Mishara, one run, Great cooperation between Kamil Mishara and Charith Asalanka
14.6  R Mendis to Asalanka, one run, That is very well run by Kamil Mishara

         End of over 15  (5 runs)
         THE ALLIANCE         66/2
         (R/R:  4.40)
         Ramesh Mendis        2.0-0-8-0
         Kamil Mishara        19(20b 1X4 1X6)
         Charith Asalanka     23(26b 3X4)

15.1  Dinusha to Asalanka, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Charith Asalanka
15.2  Dinusha to Asalanka, no run, Sonal Dinusha is getting the ball to turn ferociously
15.3  Dinusha to Asalanka, no run, Left alone by Charith Asalanka
15.4  Dinusha to Asalanka, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Sonal Dinusha, deserving this punishment
15.5  Dinusha to Asalanka, one run, The misfield by Afridi allows yet another run
15.6  Dinusha to Mishara, one run, The misfield by Dickwella allows yet another run

         End of over 16  (10 runs)
         THE ALLIANCE         76/2
         (R/R:  4.75)
         Sonal Dinusha        2.0-0-17-0
         Charith Asalanka     32(31b 5X4)
         Kamil Mishara        20(21b 1X4 1X6)

16.1  R Mendis to Mishara, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
16.2  R Mendis to Mishara, one run, One more to the total
16.3  R Mendis to Asalanka, no run, Charith Asalanka missed that one by a mile
16.4  R Mendis to Asalanka, no run, Defensively played by Charith Asalanka
16.5  R Mendis to Asalanka, one run, That was a very risky single.
16.6  R Mendis to Mishara, one run, That is very well run by Charith Asalanka

         End of over 17  (3 runs)
         THE ALLIANCE         79/2
         (R/R:  4.65)
         Ramesh Mendis        3.0-0-11-0
         Charith Asalanka     33(34b 5X4)
         Kamil Mishara        22(24b 1X4 1X6)

17.1  Dinusha to Mishara, FOUR, Sonal Dinusha cant belive it
17.2  Dinusha to Mishara, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
17.3  Dinusha to Mishara, one run, The misfield by Leede allows yet another run
17.4  Dinusha to Asalanka, one run, One more to the total
17.5  Dinusha to Mishara, one run, Great cooperation between Kamil Mishara and Charith Asalanka
17.6  Dinusha to Asalanka, no run, Charith Asalanka was completely deceived

         End of over 18  (7 runs)
         THE ALLIANCE         86/2
         (R/R:  4.78)
         Sonal Dinusha        3.0-0-24-0
         Charith Asalanka     34(36b 5X4)
         Kamil Mishara        28(28b 2X4 1X6)

18.1  Leede to Mishara, one run, One more to the total
18.2  Leede to Asalanka, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Leede
18.3  Leede to Asalanka, one run, One more to the total
18.4  Leede to Mishara, legbye, Defensively played by Kamil Mishara
18.5  Leede to Asalanka, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Sonal Dinusha

         Charith Asalanka       35 (39b 5X4)
         c. Dinusha     b. Leede

18.6  Leede to Raza, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 19  (4 runs)
         THE ALLIANCE         90/3
         (R/R:  4.74)
         Bas de Leede         2.0-0-9-1
         Kamil Mishara        29(30b 2X4 1X6)
         Sikandar Raza         1(1b)

19.1  Fernando to Raza, no run, Left alone by Sikandar Raza
19.2  Fernando to Raza, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Sikandar Raza
19.3  Fernando to Raza, no run, Left alone by Sikandar Raza
19.4  Fernando to Raza, no run, Left alone by Sikandar Raza
19.5  Fernando to Raza, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
19.6  Fernando to Raza, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Fernando

         End of over 20  (4 runs)
         THE ALLIANCE         94/3
         (R/R:  4.70)
         Shiran Fernando      5.0-0-25-1
         Sikandar Raza         5(7b 1X4)
         Kamil Mishara        29(30b 2X4 1X6)
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Just as Charith Asalanka was starting to look devious, Bas de Leede manages to get him
top-edge a short ball to Sonal Dinusha, dismissing for 35.
Alliance would hope Mishara plays a big inning here.

Code:
20.1  R Mendis to Mishara, one run, That is very well run by Sikandar Raza
20.2  R Mendis to Raza, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Sikandar Raza
20.3  R Mendis to Raza, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
20.4  R Mendis to Raza, no run, Sikandar Raza missed that one by a mile
20.5  R Mendis to Raza, two runs,
20.6  R Mendis to Raza, no run, Sikandar Raza was completely deceived

         End of over 21  (7 runs)
         THE ALLIANCE        101/3
         (R/R:  4.81)
         Ramesh Mendis        4.0-0-18-0
         Sikandar Raza        11(12b 2X4)
         Kamil Mishara        30(31b 2X4 1X6)

21.1  Dinusha to Mishara, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
21.2  Dinusha to Mishara, one run, One more to the total
21.3  Dinusha to Raza, one run, That is very well run by Kamil Mishara
21.4  Dinusha to Mishara, no run, Kamil Mishara missed that one by a mile
21.5  Dinusha to Mishara, one run, Great cooperation between Kamil Mishara and Sikandar Raza
21.6  Dinusha to Raza, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Quinton de Kock

         End of over 22  (3 runs)
         THE ALLIANCE        104/3
         (R/R:  4.73)
         Sonal Dinusha        4.0-0-27-0
         Sikandar Raza        12(14b 2X4)
         Kamil Mishara        32(35b 2X4 1X6)

22.1  Afridi to Mishara, OUT, That ball caught the edge and struck the stumps. Mishara cant belive it

         Kamil Mishara          32 (36b 2X4 1X6)
         b. Afridi

22.2  Afridi to Edwards, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Afridi
22.3  Afridi to Edwards, no run, Scott Edwards missed that one by a mile
22.4  Afridi to Edwards, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
22.4  Afridi to Edwards, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
22.5  Afridi to Edwards, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Afridi
22.6  Afridi to Edwards, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Quinton de Kock

         End of over 23  (1 runs)
         THE ALLIANCE        105/4
         (R/R:  4.57)
         Shaheen Shah Afridi  5.0-0-19-2
         Scott Edwards         0(6b)
         Sikandar Raza        12(14b 2X4)

23.1  Farooqi to Raza, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Sikandar Raza
23.2  Farooqi to Raza, no run, Left alone by Sikandar Raza
23.3  Farooqi to Raza, no run, Sikandar Raza missed that one by a mile
23.4  Farooqi to Raza, no run, Sikandar Raza missed that one by a mile
23.5  Farooqi to Raza, no run, Left alone by Sikandar Raza
23.6  Farooqi to Raza, two runs,

         End of over 24  (6 runs)
         THE ALLIANCE        111/4
         (R/R:  4.63)
         Fazalhaq Farooqi     4.0-1-11-0
         Sikandar Raza        18(20b 3X4)
         Scott Edwards         0(6b)

24.1  Afridi to Edwards, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
24.2  Afridi to Edwards, one run, That is very well run by Sikandar Raza
24.3  Afridi to Raza, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Afridi
24.4  Afridi to Raza, one run, That is very well run by Scott Edwards
24.5  Afridi to Edwards, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
24.6  Afridi to Raza, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem

         End of over 25  (7 runs)
         THE ALLIANCE        118/4
         (R/R:  4.72)
         Shaheen Shah Afridi  6.0-0-26-2
         Sikandar Raza        21(23b 3X4)
         Scott Edwards         4(9b)

25.1  R Mendis to Edwards, no run, Ramesh Mendis is getting the ball to turn ferociously
25.2  R Mendis to Edwards, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
25.3  R Mendis to Edwards, no run, Scott Edwards missed that one by a mile
25.4  R Mendis to Edwards, no run, Left alone by Scott Edwards
25.5  R Mendis to Edwards, one run, That is very well run by Sikandar Raza
25.6  R Mendis to Raza, two runs, Overthrow by Dinusha instead of 1 they get 2

         End of over 26  (3 runs)
         THE ALLIANCE        121/4
         (R/R:  4.65)
         Ramesh Mendis        5.0-0-21-0
         Sikandar Raza        23(24b 3X4)
         Scott Edwards         5(14b)

26.1  Leede to Edwards, legbye, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
26.2  Leede to Raza, no run, Sikandar Raza missed that one by a mile
26.3  Leede to Raza, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
26.4  Leede to Raza, one run, One more to the total
26.5  Leede to Edwards, one run, That is very well run by Sikandar Raza
26.6  Leede to Raza, two runs, Overthrow by Farooqi instead of 1 they get 2

         End of over 27  (7 runs)
         THE ALLIANCE        128/4
         (R/R:  4.74)
         Bas de Leede         3.0-0-15-1
         Sikandar Raza        28(28b 3X4)
         Scott Edwards         6(16b)

27.1  Fernando to Edwards, one run, The misfield by Fernando allows yet another run
27.2  Fernando to Raza, no ball, three runs, Great work by Tector saved a certain boundary
27.2  Fernando to Raza, three runs, Great work by Tector saved a certain boundary
27.3  Fernando to Edwards, one run, Great cooperation between Scott Edwards and Sikandar Raza
27.4  Fernando to Raza, three runs, Great work by Leede saved a certain boundary
27.5  Fernando to Edwards, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
27.6  Fernando to Edwards, one run, The misfield by Kock allows yet another run

         End of over 28  (10 runs)
         THE ALLIANCE        138/4
         (R/R:  4.93)
         Shiran Fernando      6.0-0-35-1
         Sikandar Raza        34(30b 3X4)
         Scott Edwards         9(20b)

28.1  Silva to Edwards, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
28.2  Silva to Edwards, no run, Defensively played by Scott Edwards
28.3  Silva to Edwards, no run, Scott Edwards missed that one by a mile
28.4  Silva to Edwards, no run, Scott Edwards was completely deceived
28.5  Silva to Edwards, no run, Scott Edwards missed that one by a mile
28.6  Silva to Edwards, OUT, Dhananjaya de Silva takes an easy catch to dismiss Scott Edwards

         Scott Edwards          9 (26b)
         c & b. Silva


         End of over 29  (0 runs)
         THE ALLIANCE        138/5
         (R/R:  4.76)
         Dhananjaya de Silva  1.0-0-0-1
         L Manasinghe          0(0b)
         Sikandar Raza        34(30b 3X4)

29.1  Dinusha to Raza, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Quinton de Kock

         Sikandar Raza          34 (31b 3X4)
         c. Kock        b. Dinusha

29.2  Dinusha to Watt, one run, Great cooperation between Mark Watt and L Manasinghe
29.3  Dinusha to Manasinghe, no run, L Manasinghe was completely deceived
29.4  Dinusha to Manasinghe, one run, The misfield by K Mendis allows yet another run
29.5  Dinusha to Watt, no run, Sonal Dinusha is getting the ball to turn ferociously
29.6  Dinusha to Watt, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 30  (2 runs)
         THE ALLIANCE        140/6
         (R/R:  4.67)
         Sonal Dinusha        5.0-0-29-1
         Mark Watt             1(3b)
         L Manasinghe          1(2b)
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(Sikandar Raza couldn't believe he got dismissed)
Is this the final nail in the coffin for The Alliance?

Kamil Mishara got out for 32 after chopping his stumps off a Shaheen Afridi half-tracker.
Scott Edwards had a terrible strugle as he managed to score just 9 runs off
26 balls before dishing one straight to Dhananjaya de Silva.

But the worst of all was The Alliance's ace, Raza, being dismissed against the run of play
by Sonal Dinusha for 34. He was looking to flick a straight one but it caught the edge and went
straight to keeper Quinton de Kock who didn't miss his chance.
Even a total of 200 is looking unlikely now.

Code:
30.1  Farooqi to Manasinghe, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
30.2  Farooqi to Manasinghe, one run, The misfield by Farooqi allows yet another run
30.3  Farooqi to Watt, one run, The misfield by Dickwella allows yet another run
30.4  Farooqi to Manasinghe, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
30.5  Farooqi to Manasinghe, no run, Left alone by L Manasinghe
30.6  Farooqi to Manasinghe, one run, Great cooperation between L Manasinghe and Mark Watt 

         End of over 31  (5 runs)
         THE ALLIANCE        145/6
         (R/R:  4.68)
         Fazalhaq Farooqi     5.0-1-16-0
         Mark Watt             2(4b)
         L Manasinghe          5(7b)

31.1  Silva to Manasinghe, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
31.2  Silva to Manasinghe, no ball, one run, That is very well run by Mark Watt 
31.2  Silva to Manasinghe, one run, That is very well run by Mark Watt 
31.3  Silva to Watt, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
31.4  Silva to Watt, no run, Mark Watt was completely deceived
31.5  Silva to Watt, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
31.6  Silva to Watt, no run, Mark Watt was completely deceived

         End of over 32  (4 runs)
         THE ALLIANCE        149/6
         (R/R:  4.66)
         Dhananjaya de Silva  2.0-1-4-1
         Mark Watt             4(8b)
         L Manasinghe          6(9b)

32.1  R Mendis to Manasinghe, no run, Left alone by L Manasinghe
32.2  R Mendis to Manasinghe, no run, L Manasinghe was completely deceived
32.3  R Mendis to Manasinghe, no run, Defensively played by L Manasinghe
32.4  R Mendis to Manasinghe, one run, That is very well run by Mark Watt 
32.5  R Mendis to Watt, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
32.6  R Mendis to Watt, one run, Great cooperation between Mark Watt and L Manasinghe

         End of over 33  (2 runs)
         THE ALLIANCE        151/6
         (R/R:  4.58)
         Ramesh Mendis        6.0-0-23-0
         L Manasinghe          7(13b)
         Mark Watt             5(10b)

33.1  Fernando to Watt, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
33.2  Fernando to Manasinghe, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
33.3  Fernando to Manasinghe, one run, Great cooperation between L Manasinghe and Mark Watt 
33.4  Fernando to Watt, one run, Great cooperation between Mark Watt and L Manasinghe
33.5  Fernando to Manasinghe, no run, Left alone by L Manasinghe
33.6  Fernando to Manasinghe, three runs, Excellent running 3 more

         End of over 34  (8 runs)
         THE ALLIANCE        159/6
         (R/R:  4.68)
         Shiran Fernando      7.0-0-43-1
         Mark Watt             9(12b)
         L Manasinghe         11(17b)

34.1  R Mendis to Manasinghe, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
34.2  R Mendis to Manasinghe, no run, Ramesh Mendis is getting the ball to turn ferociously
34.3  R Mendis to Manasinghe, legbye, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
34.4  R Mendis to Watt, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
34.5  R Mendis to Manasinghe, one run, One more to the total
34.6  R Mendis to Watt, no run, Mark Watt missed that one by a mile

         End of over 35  (5 runs)
         THE ALLIANCE        164/6
         (R/R:  4.69)
         Ramesh Mendis        7.0-0-27-0
         Mark Watt            12(14b)
         L Manasinghe         12(21b)

35.1  Afridi to Manasinghe, no run, L Manasinghe was completely deceived
35.2  Afridi to Manasinghe, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
35.3  Afridi to Manasinghe, no run, Defensively played by L Manasinghe
35.4  Afridi to Manasinghe, no run, Left alone by L Manasinghe
35.5  Afridi to Manasinghe, no run, Left alone by L Manasinghe
35.6  Afridi to Manasinghe, no run, Left alone by L Manasinghe

         End of over 36  (0 runs)
         THE ALLIANCE        164/6
         (R/R:  4.56)
         Shaheen Shah Afridi  7.0-0-26-2
         L Manasinghe         12(27b)
         Mark Watt            12(14b)

36.1  Dinusha to Watt, no run, Sonal Dinusha is getting the ball to turn ferociously
36.2  Dinusha to Watt, no run, Mark Watt was completely deceived
36.3  Dinusha to Watt, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
36.4  Dinusha to Watt, no run, Defensively played by Mark Watt
36.5  Dinusha to Watt, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
36.6  Dinusha to Watt, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
36.6  Dinusha to Watt, no run, Mark Watt missed that one by a mile

         End of over 37  (3 runs)
         THE ALLIANCE        167/6
         (R/R:  4.51)
         Sonal Dinusha        6.0-0-32-1
         Mark Watt            14(21b)
         L Manasinghe         12(27b)

37.1  R Mendis to Manasinghe, legbye, L Manasinghe missed that one by a mile
37.2  R Mendis to Watt, no run, Ramesh Mendis is getting the ball to turn ferociously
37.3  R Mendis to Watt, no run, Ramesh Mendis is getting the ball to turn ferociously
37.4  R Mendis to Watt, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
37.5  R Mendis to Manasinghe, one run, Great cooperation between L Manasinghe and Mark Watt 
37.6  R Mendis to Watt, two runs,

         End of over 38  (7 runs)
         THE ALLIANCE        174/6
         (R/R:  4.58)
         Ramesh Mendis        8.0-0-33-0
         Mark Watt            19(25b)
         L Manasinghe         13(29b)

38.1  Fernando to Manasinghe, no run, L Manasinghe was completely deceived
38.2  Fernando to Manasinghe, no run, L Manasinghe was completely deceived
38.3  Fernando to Manasinghe, one run, That was a very risky single.
38.4  Fernando to Watt, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
38.5  Fernando to Watt, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Shiran Fernando, giving that a wide
38.5  Fernando to Watt, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Fernando
38.6  Fernando to Watt, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 39  (3 runs)
         THE ALLIANCE        177/6
         (R/R:  4.54)
         Shiran Fernando      8.0-0-46-1
         L Manasinghe         14(32b)
         Mark Watt            20(29b)

39.1  Dinusha to Watt, no run, Mark Watt missed that one by a mile
39.2  Dinusha to Watt, no run, Sonal Dinusha is getting the ball to turn ferociously
39.3  Dinusha to Watt, no run, Defensively played by Mark Watt
39.4  Dinusha to Watt, no ball, one run, That was a very risky single.
39.4  Dinusha to Watt, one run, That was a very risky single.
39.5  Dinusha to Manasinghe, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
39.6  Dinusha to Watt, OUT, Shaheen Shah Afridi takes an easy catch to dismiss Mark Watt

         Mark Watt              21 (34b)
         c. Afridi      b. Dinusha


         End of over 40  (5 runs)
         THE ALLIANCE        182/7
         (R/R:  4.55)
         Sonal Dinusha        7.0-0-37-2
         Kalana Perera         0(0b)
         L Manasinghe         17(33b)
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Mark Watt and Lakshitha Manasinghe trying to get their team to a respectable total and almost
survived this 10-over phase until the very last ball of the 40th over. Sonal Dinusha is ecstatic.

Colombo are into the tail now and this is their chance to put an end to
The Alliance's poor batting performance.

Code:
40.1  Afridi to Manasinghe, one run, That is very well run by Kalana Perera
40.2  Afridi to Perera, no ball, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Afridi
40.2  Afridi to Perera, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Afridi
40.3  Afridi to Perera, no run, Kalana Perera was completely deceived
40.4  Afridi to Perera, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Afridi
40.5  Afridi to Perera, no run, Defensively played by Kalana Perera
40.6  Afridi to Perera, no run, Defensively played by Kalana Perera

         End of over 41  (2 runs)
         THE ALLIANCE        184/7
         (R/R:  4.49)
         Shaheen Shah Afridi  8.0-1-28-2
         Kalana Perera         0(5b)
         L Manasinghe         18(34b)

41.1  Leede to Manasinghe, one run, That was a very risky single.
41.2  Leede to Perera, one run, The misfield by Afridi allows yet another run
41.3  Leede to Manasinghe, no run, Defensively played by L Manasinghe
41.4  Leede to Manasinghe, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
41.5  Leede to Manasinghe, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
41.6  Leede to Manasinghe, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Leede

         End of over 42  (4 runs)
         THE ALLIANCE        188/7
         (R/R:  4.48)
         Bas de Leede         4.0-0-19-1
         L Manasinghe         21(39b)
         Kalana Perera         1(6b)

42.1  Silva to Perera, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
42.2  Silva to Perera, one run, The misfield by Fernando allows yet another run
42.3  Silva to Manasinghe, one run, The misfield by Tector allows yet another run
42.4  Silva to Perera, no run, Kalana Perera was completely deceived
42.5  Silva to Perera, no run, Defensively played by Kalana Perera
42.6  Silva to Perera, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 43  (2 runs)
         THE ALLIANCE        190/7
         (R/R:  4.42)
         Dhananjaya de Silva  3.0-1-6-1
         Kalana Perera         2(11b)
         L Manasinghe         22(40b)

43.1  Dinusha to Manasinghe, no run, Defensively played by L Manasinghe
43.2  Dinusha to Manasinghe, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
43.3  Dinusha to Manasinghe, OUT, Thick edge well taken by Kock

         L Manasinghe           22 (43b)
         c. Kock        b. Dinusha

43.4  Dinusha to Manoj, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
43.5  Dinusha to Manoj, no run, Asanka Manoj missed that one by a mile
43.6  Dinusha to Manoj, one run, That is very well run by Kalana Perera

         End of over 44  (1 runs)
         THE ALLIANCE        191/8
         (R/R:  4.34)
         Sonal Dinusha        8.0-0-38-3
         Kalana Perera         2(11b)
         Asanka Manoj          1(3b)

44.1  Afridi to Manoj, no run, Left alone by Asanka Manoj
44.2  Afridi to Manoj, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
44.3  Afridi to Manoj, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Afridi
44.4  Afridi to Manoj, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
44.5  Afridi to Manoj, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
44.6  Afridi to Manoj, legbye, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Quinton de Kock

         End of over 45  (1 runs)
         THE ALLIANCE        192/8
         (R/R:  4.27)
         Shaheen Shah Afridi  9.0-1-28-2
         Kalana Perera         2(11b)
         Asanka Manoj          1(9b)

45.1  Leede to Manoj, one run, The misfield by Dinusha allows yet another run
45.2  Leede to Perera, no run, Kalana Perera was completely deceived
45.3  Leede to Perera, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Leede
45.4  Leede to Perera, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Leede
45.5  Leede to Perera, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
45.6  Leede to Perera, three runs, Great work by Kock saved a certain boundary

         End of over 46  (4 runs)
         THE ALLIANCE        196/8
         (R/R:  4.26)
         Bas de Leede         5.0-0-23-1
         Asanka Manoj          2(10b)
         Kalana Perera         5(16b)

46.1  Silva to Perera, no run, Left alone by Kalana Perera
46.2  Silva to Perera, one run, That is very well run by Asanka Manoj
46.3  Silva to Manoj, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Asanka Manoj
46.4  Silva to Manoj, two runs, Overthrow by Fernando instead of 1 they get 2
46.5  Silva to Manoj, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Quinton de Kock
46.6  Silva to Manoj, no run, Asanka Manoj was completely deceived

         End of over 47  (7 runs)
         THE ALLIANCE        203/8
         (R/R:  4.32)
         Dhananjaya de Silva  4.0-1-13-1
         Asanka Manoj          8(14b 1X4)
         Kalana Perera         6(18b)

47.1  Dinusha to Perera, one run, The misfield by Afridi allows yet another run
47.2  Dinusha to Manoj, one run, The misfield by K Mendis allows yet another run
47.3  Dinusha to Perera, no run, Sonal Dinusha is getting the ball to turn ferociously
47.4  Dinusha to Perera, no run, Kalana Perera was completely deceived
47.5  Dinusha to Perera, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Harry Tector

         Kalana Perera          7 (22b)
         c. Tector      b. Dinusha

      Dinusha, ripping through the lineup to claim his fourth victim
47.6  Dinusha to Rabada, two runs, Overthrow by Fernando instead of 1 they get 2

         End of over 48  (4 runs)
         THE ALLIANCE        207/9
         (R/R:  4.31)
         Sonal Dinusha        9.0-0-42-4
         Kagiso Rabada         2(1b)
         Asanka Manoj          9(15b 1X4)

48.1  Farooqi to Manoj, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
48.2  Farooqi to Manoj, one run, Great cooperation between Asanka Manoj and Kagiso Rabada
48.3  Farooqi to Rabada, one run, Dropped! Farooqi made a big mess of that simple chance
48.4  Farooqi to Manoj, one run, That was a very risky single.
48.5  Farooqi to Rabada, one run, That is very well run by Asanka Manoj
48.6  Farooqi to Manoj, no run, Defensively played by Asanka Manoj

         End of over 49  (4 runs)
         THE ALLIANCE        211/9
         (R/R:  4.31)
         Fazalhaq Farooqi     6.0-1-20-0
         Asanka Manoj         11(19b 1X4)
         Kagiso Rabada         4(3b)

49.1  Afridi to Rabada, one run, Great cooperation between Kagiso Rabada and Asanka Manoj
49.2  Afridi to Manoj, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
49.3  Afridi to Rabada, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
49.4  Afridi to Rabada, one run, Great cooperation between Kagiso Rabada and Asanka Manoj
49.5  Afridi to Manoj, OUT, Bowled him! Great delivery by Afridi. Manoj didnt have a clue

         Asanka Manoj           14 (21b 1X4)
         b. Afridi


         End of innings (49.5 overs)
         THE ALLIANCE        216/10 (RR:  4.33)
         Shaheen Shah Afridi   9.5-1-33-3
         Kagiso Rabada         6(6b)

Code:
THE ALLIANCE innings

Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Devon Conway                       b. Afridi       14    23    1    0   60.9%
Travis Head                    c & b. Fernando      6    23    0    0   26.1%
Kamil Mishara                      b. Afridi       32    36    2    1   88.9%
Charith Asalanka*   c. Dinusha     b. Leede        35    39    5    0   89.7%
Sikandar Raza       c.†Kock        b. Dinusha      34    31    3    0  109.7%
Scott Edwards†                 c & b. Silva         9    26    0    0   34.6%
L Manasinghe        c.†Kock        b. Dinusha      22    43    0    0   51.2%
Mark Watt           c. Afridi      b. Dinusha      21    34    0    0   61.8%
Kalana Perera       c. Tector      b. Dinusha       7    22    0    0   31.8%
Asanka Manoj                       b. Afridi       14    21    1    0   66.7%
Kagiso Rabada       not out                         6     6    0    0  100.0%
 
 Total:  216/10      Overs:  49.5          Run Rate:  4.32      Extras:  16
 
                                     -X-

COLOMBO CACKLING COOKIES Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Shaheen Shah Afridi   9.5      1      33      3      3.36     2      1
Fazalhaq Farooqi      6.0      1      20      0      3.33     0      0
Shiran Fernando       8.0      0      46      1      5.75     1      1
Bas de Leede          5.0      0      23      1      4.60     0      0
Sonal Dinusha         9.0      0      42      4      4.67     1      1
Ramesh Mendis         8.0      0      33      0      4.13     1      1
Dhananjaya de Silva   4.0      1      13      1      3.25     0      1
 
 
EXTRAS           Wides: 5      No Balls: 5      Leg Byes: 6      Byes: 0

Total: 216/10         Overs: 49.5         Run Rate: 4.32      Extras: 16
                                     -X-
 

THE ALLIANCE Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
D Conway      T Head                                                 22 (41)
D Conway      K Mishara                                               2 (6)
C Asalanka    K Mishara                                              65 (66)
S Raza        K Mishara                                              15 (20)
S Raza        S Edwards                                              34 (41)
S Raza        Manasinghe                                              0 (1)
M Watt        Manasinghe                                             44 (65)
K Perera      Manasinghe                                              8 (21)
K Perera      A Manoj                                                15 (26)
K Rabada      A Manoj                                                11 (12)


     Fall of Wickets    22/1      24/2      89/3      104/4     138/5
                        138/6     182/7     190/8     205/9     216/10

 Total:  216/10      Overs:  49.5         Run Rate:  4.32     Extras:  16


TARGET - COLOMBO NEED 217 RUNS FROM 50.0 OVERS @ 4.34 RUNS PER OVER


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Youngster Sonal Dinusha led the bowling charts for Colombo with a 4-fer as he dismantled
The Alliance's batting along with his comrades. Shaheen Afridi was also on key as he picked 3 scalps.

Plenty Alliance batters got starts but none of them were able to convert it. In the end, their tail wagged
enough to take them to 216. Their bowling isn't known for defending small totals but today they need to
play out of their skins if they are to beat Colombo to the Qualifier 2 spot.



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2nd INNINGS

Code:
0.1  Rabada to Dickwella, no run, Left alone by Niroshan Dickwella
0.2  Rabada to Dickwella, no run, Left alone by Niroshan Dickwella
0.3  Rabada to Dickwella, one run, The misfield by Edwards allows yet another run
0.4  Rabada to Kock, OUT, Charith Asalanka takes an easy catch to dismiss Quinton de Kock, Quack Quack!

         Quinton de Kock        0 (1b)
         c. Asalanka    b. Rabada

0.5  Rabada to K Mendis, no run, Left alone by Kamindu Mendis
0.6  Rabada to K Mendis, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 1  (1 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING      1/1
         (R/R:  1.00   R/R Req:  4.41)
         Kagiso Rabada        1.0-0-1-1
         Kamindu Mendis        0(2b)
         Niroshan Dickwella    1(3b)

1.1  Perera to Dickwella, no run, Niroshan Dickwella missed that one by a mile
1.2  Perera to Dickwella, one run, One more to the total
1.3  Perera to K Mendis, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Perera      
1.4  Perera to K Mendis, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
1.5  Perera to Dickwella, one run, The misfield by Raza allows yet another run
1.6  Perera to K Mendis, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more

         End of over 2  (7 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING      8/1
         (R/R:  4.00   R/R Req:  4.35)
         Kalana Perera        1.0-0-7-0
         Kamindu Mendis        5(5b)
         Niroshan Dickwella    3(6b)

2.1  Rabada to Dickwella, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
2.2  Rabada to K Mendis, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
2.3  Rabada to K Mendis, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
2.4  Rabada to K Mendis, one run, That is very well run by Niroshan Dickwella
2.5  Rabada to Dickwella, no run, Left alone by Niroshan Dickwella
2.6  Rabada to Dickwella, no ball, one run, Great cooperation between Niroshan Dickwella and Kamindu Mendis   
2.6  Rabada to Dickwella, one run, Great cooperation between Niroshan Dickwella and Kamindu Mendis   

         End of over 3  (6 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING     14/1
         (R/R:  4.67   R/R Req:  4.32)
         Kagiso Rabada        2.0-0-7-1
         Kamindu Mendis        6(8b)
         Niroshan Dickwella    7(9b)

3.1  Perera to Dickwella, no run, Niroshan Dickwella was completely deceived
3.2  Perera to Dickwella, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
3.3  Perera to Dickwella, no ball, no run, Niroshan Dickwella missed that one by a mile
3.3  Perera to Dickwella, no run, Niroshan Dickwella missed that one by a mile
3.4  Perera to Dickwella, one run, The misfield by Conway allows yet another run
3.5  Perera to K Mendis, OUT, That ball caught the edge and struck the stumps. K Mendis cant belive it

         Kamindu Mendis         6 (9b)
         b. Perera

3.6  Perera to Tector, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 4  (2 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING     16/2
         (R/R:  4.00   R/R Req:  4.37)
         Kalana Perera        2.0-0-9-1
         Harry Tector          0(1b)
         Niroshan Dickwella    8(13b)

4.1  Rabada to Dickwella, one run, Great cooperation between Niroshan Dickwella and Harry Tector     
4.2  Rabada to Tector, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
4.3  Rabada to Tector, one run, The misfield by Asalanka allows yet another run
4.4  Rabada to Dickwella, one run, That was a very risky single.
4.5  Rabada to Tector, no run, Harry Tector missed that one by a mile
4.6  Rabada to Tector, FOUR, Kagiso Rabada cant belive it

         End of over 5  (7 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING     23/2
         (R/R:  4.60   R/R Req:  4.31)
         Kagiso Rabada        3.0-0-14-1
         Harry Tector          5(5b 1X4)
         Niroshan Dickwella   10(15b)

5.1  Perera to Dickwella, one run, The misfield by Edwards allows yet another run
5.2  Perera to Tector, no ball, FOUR, Harry Tector is one of the best batsmen in the world
5.2  Perera to Tector, FOUR, Harry Tector is one of the best batsmen in the world
5.3  Perera to Tector, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Perera      
5.4  Perera to Tector, no run, Harry Tector was completely deceived
5.5  Perera to Tector, FOUR, Harry Tector is one of the best batsmen in the world
5.6  Perera to Tector, no run, Left alone by Harry Tector

         End of over 6  (10 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING     33/2
         (R/R:  5.50   R/R Req:  4.18)
         Kalana Perera        3.0-0-19-1
         Harry Tector         13(10b 3X4)
         Niroshan Dickwella   11(16b)

6.1  Rabada to Dickwella, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Scott Edwards    
6.2  Rabada to Dickwella, no run, Niroshan Dickwella was completely deceived
6.3  Rabada to Dickwella, one run, The misfield by Head allows yet another run
6.4  Rabada to Tector, no run, Harry Tector missed that one by a mile
6.5  Rabada to Tector, one run, One more to the total
6.6  Rabada to Dickwella, one run, The misfield by Manasinghe allows yet another run

         End of over 7  (3 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING     36/2
         (R/R:  5.14   R/R Req:  4.21)
         Kagiso Rabada        4.0-0-17-1
         Harry Tector         14(12b 3X4)
         Niroshan Dickwella   13(20b)

7.1  Perera to Dickwella, one run, The misfield by Conway allows yet another run
7.2  Perera to Tector, no run, Harry Tector was completely deceived
7.3  Perera to Tector, one run, Great cooperation between Harry Tector and Niroshan Dickwella
7.4  Perera to Dickwella, legbye, Niroshan Dickwella was completely deceived
7.5  Perera to Tector, no run, Harry Tector missed that one by a mile
7.6  Perera to Tector, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Harry Tector

         End of over 8  (7 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING     43/2
         (R/R:  5.38   R/R Req:  4.14)
         Kalana Perera        4.0-0-25-1
         Harry Tector         19(16b 4X4)
         Niroshan Dickwella   14(22b)

8.1  Rabada to Dickwella, no ball, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Scott Edwards    
8.1  Rabada to Dickwella, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Scott Edwards    
8.2  Rabada to Dickwella, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
8.3  Rabada to Dickwella, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
8.4  Rabada to Dickwella, no run, Niroshan Dickwella was completely deceived
8.5  Rabada to Dickwella, one run, That was a very risky single.
8.6  Rabada to Tector, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more

         End of over 9  (6 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING     49/2
         (R/R:  5.44   R/R Req:  4.10)
         Kagiso Rabada        5.0-0-23-1
         Harry Tector         21(17b 4X4)
         Niroshan Dickwella   17(27b)

9.1  Raza to Dickwella, no run, Sikandar Raza is getting the ball to turn ferociously
9.2  Raza to Dickwella, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Sikandar Raza, deserving this punishment
9.3  Raza to Dickwella, no run, Sikandar Raza is getting the ball to turn ferociously
9.4  Raza to Dickwella, no run, Sikandar Raza is getting the ball to turn ferociously
9.5  Raza to Dickwella, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
9.6  Raza to Dickwella, no run, Left alone by Niroshan Dickwella

         End of over 10  (4 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING     53/2
         (R/R:  5.30   R/R Req:  4.10)
         Sikandar Raza        1.0-0-4-0
         Niroshan Dickwella   21(33b 1X4)
         Harry Tector         21(17b 4X4)
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Similar to their counterparts, Colombo were dealt with early blow but they have managed
to find regular boundaries. Harry Tector has just faced 17 deliveries but is already
looking to snatch the match away from The Alliance.

Kagiso Rabada and Kalana Perera picked one wicket apiece.

Code:
10.1  Perera to Tector, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
10.2  Perera to Tector, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Perera      
10.3  Perera to Tector, no run, Harry Tector missed that one by a mile
10.4  Perera to Tector, no run, Defensively played by Harry Tector
10.5  Perera to Tector, one run, That was a very risky single.
10.6  Perera to Dickwella, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 11  (2 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING     55/2
         (R/R:  5.00   R/R Req:  4.15)
         Kalana Perera        5.0-0-27-1
         Harry Tector         22(22b 4X4)
         Niroshan Dickwella   22(34b 1X4)

11.1  Rabada to Dickwella, no run, Niroshan Dickwella missed that one by a mile
11.2  Rabada to Dickwella, one run, The misfield by Perera allows yet another run
11.3  Rabada to Tector, SIX, What a wonderful player Harry Tector is
11.4  Rabada to Tector, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
11.5  Rabada to Tector, no run, Harry Tector was completely deceived
11.6  Rabada to Tector, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Kagiso Rabada, deserving this punishment

         End of over 12  (11 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING     66/2
         (R/R:  5.50   R/R Req:  3.97)
         Kagiso Rabada        6.0-0-34-1
         Harry Tector         32(26b 5X4 1X6)
         Niroshan Dickwella   23(36b 1X4)

12.1  Manasinghe to Dickwella, one run, That is very well run by Harry Tector     
12.2  Manasinghe to Tector, no run, Defensively played by Harry Tector
12.3  Manasinghe to Tector, no run, Defensively played by Harry Tector
12.4  Manasinghe to Tector, no run, Harry Tector missed that one by a mile
12.5  Manasinghe to Tector, one run, One more to the total
12.6  Manasinghe to Dickwella, no run, Defensively played by Niroshan Dickwella

         End of over 13  (2 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING     68/2
         (R/R:  5.23   R/R Req:  4.03)
         L Manasinghe         1.0-0-2-0
         Niroshan Dickwella   24(38b 1X4)
         Harry Tector         33(30b 5X4 1X6)

13.1  Raza to Tector, one run, One more to the total
13.2  Raza to Dickwella, wide, Sikandar Raza bowling a very wayward one
13.2  Raza to Dickwella, no run, Niroshan Dickwella was completely deceived
13.3  Raza to Dickwella, one run, Great cooperation between Niroshan Dickwella and Harry Tector     
13.4  Raza to Tector, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
13.5  Raza to Tector, no run, Left alone by Harry Tector
13.6  Raza to Tector, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem

         End of over 14  (5 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING     73/2
         (R/R:  5.21   R/R Req:  4.00)
         Sikandar Raza        2.0-0-9-0
         Harry Tector         36(34b 5X4 1X6)
         Niroshan Dickwella   25(41b 1X4)

14.1  Rabada to Dickwella, one run, One more to the total
14.2  Rabada to Tector, FOUR, Kagiso Rabada cant belive it
14.3  Rabada to Tector, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Harry Tector
14.4  Rabada to Tector, one run, Great cooperation between Harry Tector and Niroshan Dickwella
14.5  Rabada to Dickwella, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
14.6  Rabada to Dickwella, legbye, Niroshan Dickwella missed that one by a mile

         End of over 15  (13 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING     86/2
         (R/R:  5.73   R/R Req:  3.74)
         Kagiso Rabada        7.0-0-46-1
         Harry Tector         45(37b 7X4 1X6)
         Niroshan Dickwella   28(44b 1X4)

15.1  Manasinghe to Dickwella, one run, Great cooperation between Niroshan Dickwella and Harry Tector     
15.2  Manasinghe to Tector, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
15.3  Manasinghe to Tector, one run, The misfield by Rabada allows yet another run
15.4  Manasinghe to Dickwella, no run, Niroshan Dickwella was completely deceived
15.5  Manasinghe to Dickwella, one run, That was a very risky single.
15.6  Manasinghe to Tector, no run, Defensively played by Harry Tector

         End of over 16  (5 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING     91/2
         (R/R:  5.69   R/R Req:  3.71)
         L Manasinghe         2.0-0-7-0
         Harry Tector         48(40b 7X4 1X6)
         Niroshan Dickwella   30(47b 1X4)

16.1  Perera to Dickwella, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Niroshan Dickwella
16.2  Perera to Dickwella, one run, One more to the total
16.3  Perera to Tector, no run, Left alone by Harry Tector
16.4  Perera to Tector, wide, Kalana Perera bowling a very wayward one
16.4  Perera to Tector, no run, Harry Tector was completely deceived
16.5  Perera to Tector, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Perera      
16.6  Perera to Tector, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
      The crowd cheers for Harry Tector's fifty

         End of over 17  (8 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING     99/2
         (R/R:  5.82   R/R Req:  3.58)
         Kalana Perera        6.0-0-35-1
         Harry Tector         50(45b 7X4 1X6)
         Niroshan Dickwella   35(49b 2X4)

17.1  Watt to Dickwella, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
17.2  Watt to Dickwella, SIX, What a wonderful player Niroshan Dickwella is
17.3  Watt to Dickwella, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
17.4  Watt to Dickwella, no run, Defensively played by Niroshan Dickwella
17.5  Watt to Dickwella, no run, Niroshan Dickwella missed that one by a mile
17.6  Watt to Dickwella, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 18  (9 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING    108/2
         (R/R:  6.00   R/R Req:  3.41)
         Mark Watt            1.0-0-9-0
         Harry Tector         50(45b 7X4 1X6)
         Niroshan Dickwella   44(55b 2X4 1X6)

18.1  Manasinghe to Dickwella, OUT, Thats plumb in front of the wicket

         Niroshan Dickwella     44 (56b 2X4 1X6)
         lbw            b. Manasinghe

18.2  Manasinghe to Leede, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
18.3  Manasinghe to Leede, one run, The misfield by Rabada allows yet another run
18.4  Manasinghe to Tector, one run, The misfield by Manasinghe allows yet another run
18.5  Manasinghe to Leede, no run, Bas de Leede was completely deceived
18.6  Manasinghe to Leede, no run, Bas de Leede missed that one by a mile

         End of over 19  (4 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING    112/3
         (R/R:  5.89   R/R Req:  3.39)
         L Manasinghe         3.0-0-11-1
         Bas de Leede          3(4b)
         Harry Tector         51(46b 7X4 1X6)

19.1  Manoj to Tector, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Scott Edwards    
19.2  Manoj to Tector, no run, Harry Tector missed that one by a mile
19.3  Manoj to Tector, no run, Left alone by Harry Tector
19.4  Manoj to Tector, no run, Left alone by Harry Tector
19.5  Manoj to Tector, OUT, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire gives Harry Tector the finger

         Harry Tector           51 (51b 7X4 1X6)
         c. Edwards     b. Manoj

19.6  Manoj to Silva, one run, Great cooperation between Dhananjaya de Silva and Bas de Leede     

         End of over 20  (1 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING    113/4
         (R/R:  5.65   R/R Req:  3.47)
         Asanka Manoj         1.0-0-1-1
         Bas de Leede          3(4b)
         Dhananjaya de Silva   1(1b)
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It took Lakshitha Manasinghe to finally break the partnership between Niroshan Dickwella
and Harry Tector. Dickwella got out for 44 but the Irishman reached his fifty.
He lost his wicket in the penultimate ball of the 20th over.

This is The Alliance's chance to put pressure back onto Colombo.

Code:
20.1  Perera to Silva, no run, Left alone by Dhananjaya de Silva
20.2  Perera to Silva, one run, One more to the total
20.3  Perera to Leede, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Perera      
20.4  Perera to Leede, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Perera      
20.5  Perera to Leede, three runs, Great work by Raza saved a certain boundary
20.6  Perera to Silva, no run, Dhananjaya de Silva missed that one by a mile

         End of over 21  (4 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING    117/4
         (R/R:  5.57   R/R Req:  3.45)
         Kalana Perera        7.0-0-39-1
         Dhananjaya de Silva   2(4b)
         Bas de Leede          6(7b)

21.1  Manasinghe to Leede, no run, L Manasinghe is getting the ball to turn ferociously
21.2  Manasinghe to Leede, one run, One more to the total
21.3  Manasinghe to Silva, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on L Manasinghe, giving that a wide
21.3  Manasinghe to Silva, one run, One more to the total
21.4  Manasinghe to Leede, one run, One more to the total
21.5  Manasinghe to Silva, no run, Defensively played by Dhananjaya de Silva
21.6  Manasinghe to Silva, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 22  (4 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING    121/4
         (R/R:  5.50   R/R Req:  3.43)
         L Manasinghe         4.0-0-15-1
         Dhananjaya de Silva   3(8b)
         Bas de Leede          8(10b)

22.1  Watt to Leede, no run, Bas de Leede was completely deceived
22.2  Watt to Leede, no run, Defensively played by Bas de Leede
22.3  Watt to Leede, no run, Defensively played by Bas de Leede
22.4  Watt to Leede, one run, One more to the total
22.5  Watt to Silva, no run, Defensively played by Dhananjaya de Silva
22.6  Watt to Silva, OUT, Thick edge well taken by Edwards

         Dhananjaya de Silva    3 (10b)
         c. Edwards     b. Watt


         End of over 23  (1 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING    122/5
         (R/R:  5.30   R/R Req:  3.52)
         Mark Watt            2.0-0-10-1
         Sonal Dinusha         0(0b)
         Bas de Leede          9(14b)

23.1  Manasinghe to Leede, one run, That was a very risky single.
23.2  Manasinghe to Dinusha, no run, Left alone by Sonal Dinusha
23.3  Manasinghe to Dinusha, one run, Dropped! Asalanka made a big mess of that simple chance
23.4  Manasinghe to Leede, no run, Defensively played by Bas de Leede
23.5  Manasinghe to Leede, one run, Great cooperation between Bas de Leede and Sonal Dinusha    
23.6  Manasinghe to Dinusha, three runs, Excellent running 3 more

         End of over 24  (6 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING    128/5
         (R/R:  5.33   R/R Req:  3.42)
         L Manasinghe         5.0-0-21-1
         Bas de Leede         11(17b)
         Sonal Dinusha         4(3b)

24.1  Manoj to Dinusha, no run, Sonal Dinusha was completely deceived
24.2  Manoj to Dinusha, one run, The misfield by Raza allows yet another run
24.3  Manoj to Leede, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
24.4  Manoj to Leede, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
24.5  Manoj to Leede, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Manoj       
24.6  Manoj to Leede, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 25  (1 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING    129/5
         (R/R:  5.16   R/R Req:  3.52)
         Asanka Manoj         2.0-0-2-1
         Bas de Leede         11(21b)
         Sonal Dinusha         5(5b)

25.1  Watt to Dinusha, one run, That is very well run by Bas de Leede     
25.2  Watt to Leede, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
25.3  Watt to Leede, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
25.4  Watt to Leede, one run, That was a very risky single.
25.5  Watt to Dinusha, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
25.6  Watt to Dinusha, one run, Dropped! Head made a big mess of that simple chance

         End of over 26  (3 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING    132/5
         (R/R:  5.08   R/R Req:  3.54)
         Mark Watt            3.0-0-13-1
         Bas de Leede         12(24b)
         Sonal Dinusha         7(8b)

26.1  Manoj to Dinusha, one run, The misfield by Mishara allows yet another run
26.2  Manoj to Leede, one run, That was a very risky single.
26.3  Manoj to Dinusha, legbye, A lot of movement being extracted by Manoj       
26.4  Manoj to Leede, no run, Defensively played by Bas de Leede
26.5  Manoj to Leede, one run, The misfield by Head allows yet another run
26.6  Manoj to Dinusha, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 27  (5 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING    137/5
         (R/R:  5.07   R/R Req:  3.48)
         Asanka Manoj         3.0-0-6-1
         Bas de Leede         14(27b)
         Sonal Dinusha         9(11b)

27.1  Watt to Dinusha, no run, Sonal Dinusha was completely deceived
27.2  Watt to Dinusha, one run, The misfield by Mishara allows yet another run
27.3  Watt to Leede, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Bas de Leede
27.4  Watt to Leede, no run, Bas de Leede was completely deceived
27.5  Watt to Leede, one run, That is very well run by Sonal Dinusha    
27.6  Watt to Dinusha, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more

         End of over 28  (8 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING    145/5
         (R/R:  5.18   R/R Req:  3.27)
         Mark Watt            4.0-0-21-1
         Sonal Dinusha        12(14b)
         Bas de Leede         19(30b 1X4)

28.1  Raza to Leede, one run, One more to the total
28.2  Raza to Dinusha, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
28.3  Raza to Dinusha, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
28.4  Raza to Leede, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
28.5  Raza to Dinusha, one run, Great cooperation between Sonal Dinusha and Bas de Leede     
28.6  Raza to Leede, wide, Sikandar Raza bowling a very wayward one
28.6  Raza to Leede, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 29  (9 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING    154/5
         (R/R:  5.31   R/R Req:  3.00)
         Sikandar Raza        3.0-0-18-0
         Bas de Leede         23(34b 1X4)
         Sonal Dinusha        16(17b)

29.1  Watt to Dinusha, one run, One more to the total
29.2  Watt to Leede, no run, Bas de Leede missed that one by a mile
29.3  Watt to Leede, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
29.4  Watt to Leede, one run, The misfield by Mishara allows yet another run
29.5  Watt to Dinusha, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
29.6  Watt to Dinusha, OUT, Thats out by a long way!!! Great throw from Scott Edwards

         Sonal Dinusha          17 (20b)
         run out (Edwards)


         End of over 30  (4 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING    158/6
         (R/R:  5.27   R/R Req:  2.95)
         Mark Watt            5.0-0-25-1
         Ramesh Mendis         0(0b)
         Bas de Leede         26(37b 1X4)
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Excellent work from Scott Edwards behind the stumps! Colombo continue to lose wickets
and this run-out of Sonal Dinusha has only made things worse for them.

Bas de Leede has got his eye in but if at this rate, he might run out of batting partners.
Mark Watt took out the Colombo captain, Dhananjaya de Silva, for just 3 runs.

Colombo aren't new to situations like this though. They have managed to win
run-chases from dire situations in the group stage.
But will the knockout pressure get to them?

Code:
30.1  Manasinghe to Leede, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
30.2  Manasinghe to Leede, no run, L Manasinghe is getting the ball to turn ferociously
30.3  Manasinghe to Leede, no run, Defensively played by Bas de Leede
30.4  Manasinghe to Leede, no run, Bas de Leede missed that one by a mile
30.5  Manasinghe to Leede, no run, Bas de Leede missed that one by a mile
30.6  Manasinghe to Leede, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 31  (0 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING    158/6
         (R/R:  5.10   R/R Req:  3.11)
         L Manasinghe         6.0-0-21-1
         Bas de Leede         26(43b 1X4)
         Ramesh Mendis         0(0b)

31.1  Manoj to R Mendis, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Manoj       
31.2  Manoj to R Mendis, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
31.3  Manoj to R Mendis, no run, Defensively played by Ramesh Mendis
31.4  Manoj to R Mendis, one run, One more to the total
31.5  Manoj to Leede, no run, Bas de Leede was completely deceived
31.6  Manoj to Leede, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 32  (1 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING    159/6
         (R/R:  4.97   R/R Req:  3.22)
         Asanka Manoj         4.0-0-7-1
         Bas de Leede         26(45b 1X4)
         Ramesh Mendis         1(4b)

32.1  Watt to R Mendis, no run, Ramesh Mendis missed that one by a mile
32.2  Watt to R Mendis, no run, Mark Watt is getting the ball to turn ferociously
32.3  Watt to R Mendis, no run, Ramesh Mendis missed that one by a mile
32.4  Watt to R Mendis, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
32.5  Watt to R Mendis, no run, Ramesh Mendis was completely deceived
32.6  Watt to R Mendis, no run, Ramesh Mendis missed that one by a mile

         End of over 33  (0 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING    159/6
         (R/R:  4.82   R/R Req:  3.41)
         Mark Watt            6.0-0-25-1
         Ramesh Mendis         1(10b)
         Bas de Leede         26(45b 1X4)

33.1  Manoj to Leede, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
33.2  Manoj to Leede, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Scott Edwards    
33.3  Manoj to Leede, one run, The misfield by Mishara allows yet another run
33.4  Manoj to R Mendis, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
33.5  Manoj to R Mendis, no ball, no run, Defensively played by Ramesh Mendis
33.5  Manoj to R Mendis, no run, Defensively played by Ramesh Mendis
33.6  Manoj to R Mendis, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 34  (3 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING    162/6
         (R/R:  4.76   R/R Req:  3.44)
         Asanka Manoj         5.0-0-10-1
         Bas de Leede         27(48b 1X4)
         Ramesh Mendis         2(13b)

34.1  Raza to R Mendis, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
34.2  Raza to R Mendis, no run, Left alone by Ramesh Mendis
34.3  Raza to R Mendis, no run, Ramesh Mendis was completely deceived
34.4  Raza to R Mendis, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
34.5  Raza to R Mendis, no run, Ramesh Mendis missed that one by a mile
34.6  Raza to R Mendis, one run, Great cooperation between Ramesh Mendis and Bas de Leede     

         End of over 35  (1 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING    163/6
         (R/R:  4.66   R/R Req:  3.60)
         Sikandar Raza        4.0-0-19-0
         Bas de Leede         27(48b 1X4)
         Ramesh Mendis         3(19b)

35.1  Manoj to R Mendis, no ball, no run, Left alone by Ramesh Mendis
35.1  Manoj to R Mendis, no run, Left alone by Ramesh Mendis
35.2  Manoj to R Mendis, one run, One more to the total
35.3  Manoj to Leede, one run, The misfield by Head allows yet another run
35.4  Manoj to R Mendis, no run, Ramesh Mendis was completely deceived
35.5  Manoj to R Mendis, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Manoj       
35.6  Manoj to R Mendis, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 36  (4 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING    167/6
         (R/R:  4.64   R/R Req:  3.57)
         Asanka Manoj         6.0-0-14-1
         Bas de Leede         28(49b 1X4)
         Ramesh Mendis         5(24b)

36.1  Perera to R Mendis, one run, That is very well run by Bas de Leede     
36.2  Perera to Leede, one run, That is very well run by Ramesh Mendis    
36.3  Perera to R Mendis, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
36.4  Perera to R Mendis, one run, The misfield by Rabada allows yet another run
36.5  Perera to Leede, no run, Bas de Leede was completely deceived
36.6  Perera to Leede, no run, Left alone by Bas de Leede

         End of over 37  (3 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING    170/6
         (R/R:  4.59   R/R Req:  3.62)
         Kalana Perera        8.0-0-42-1
         Bas de Leede         29(52b 1X4)
         Ramesh Mendis         7(27b)

37.1  Rabada to R Mendis, one run, That was a very risky single.
37.2  Rabada to Leede, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
37.3  Rabada to Leede, no run, Bas de Leede missed that one by a mile
37.4  Rabada to Leede, no run, Bas de Leede missed that one by a mile
37.5  Rabada to Leede, one run, That was a very risky single.
37.6  Rabada to R Mendis, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 38  (2 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING    172/6
         (R/R:  4.53   R/R Req:  3.75)
         Kagiso Rabada        8.0-0-48-1
         Ramesh Mendis         8(29b)
         Bas de Leede         30(56b 1X4)

38.1  Manasinghe to Leede, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
38.2  Manasinghe to Leede, no run, Bas de Leede was completely deceived
38.3  Manasinghe to Leede, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
38.4  Manasinghe to Leede, one run, One more to the total
38.5  Manasinghe to R Mendis, two runs,
38.6  Manasinghe to R Mendis, no run, Defensively played by Ramesh Mendis

         End of over 39  (11 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING    183/6
         (R/R:  4.69   R/R Req:  3.09)
         L Manasinghe         7.0-1-32-1
         Ramesh Mendis        10(31b)
         Bas de Leede         39(60b 1X4 1X6)

39.1  Raza to Leede, one run, Great cooperation between Bas de Leede and Ramesh Mendis    
39.2  Raza to R Mendis, one run, The misfield by Perera allows yet another run
39.3  Raza to Leede, one run, The misfield by Perera allows yet another run
39.4  Raza to R Mendis, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
39.5  Raza to R Mendis, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Scott Edwards    
39.6  Raza to R Mendis, no run, Sikandar Raza is getting the ball to turn ferociously

         End of over 40  (3 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING    186/6
         (R/R:  4.65   R/R Req:  3.10)
         Sikandar Raza        5.0-0-22-0
         Ramesh Mendis        11(35b)
         Bas de Leede         41(62b 1X4 1X6)
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Bas de Leede and Ramesh Mendis endure this 10-over period as the game moves to its
final stages. Mendis has mostly tried to keep his wicket and take the odd singles/doubles
while Bas de Leede leads the partnership.

Only 31 runs left to defend for The Alliance. They need to go for the attack
or Colombo will place their spot for Qualifier 2.

Code:
40.1  Perera to Leede, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
40.2  Perera to Leede, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
40.3  Perera to Leede, one run, Great cooperation between Bas de Leede and Ramesh Mendis    
40.4  Perera to R Mendis, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
40.5  Perera to R Mendis, no run, Ramesh Mendis was completely deceived
40.6  Perera to R Mendis, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Perera      

         End of over 41  (7 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING    193/6
         (R/R:  4.71   R/R Req:  2.67)
         Kalana Perera        9.0-0-49-1
         Ramesh Mendis        11(38b)
         Bas de Leede         48(65b 1X4 2X6)

41.1  Manoj to Leede, no run, Bas de Leede was completely deceived
41.2  Manoj to Leede, one run, That is very well run by Ramesh Mendis    
41.3  Manoj to R Mendis, one run, That is very well run by Bas de Leede     
41.4  Manoj to Leede, no run, Bas de Leede missed that one by a mile
41.5  Manoj to Leede, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Manoj       
41.6  Manoj to Leede, one run, Great cooperation between Bas de Leede and Ramesh Mendis    
      The crowd cheers for Bas de Leede's fifty

         End of over 42  (3 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING    196/6
         (R/R:  4.67   R/R Req:  2.63)
         Asanka Manoj         7.0-0-17-1
         Ramesh Mendis        12(39b)
         Bas de Leede         50(70b 1X4 2X6)
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Fifty for Bas de Leede. A very mature knock from the youngster. He knew Colombo had aplenty balls
to chase and played chanceless cricket along with Ramesh Mendis. Just 21 runs more needed.

Code:
42.1  Watt to Leede, one run, Great cooperation between Bas de Leede and Ramesh Mendis    
42.2  Watt to R Mendis, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
42.3  Watt to R Mendis, no run, Mark Watt is getting the ball to turn ferociously
42.4  Watt to R Mendis, no run, Left alone by Ramesh Mendis
42.5  Watt to R Mendis, two runs,
42.6  Watt to R Mendis, one run, Great cooperation between Ramesh Mendis and Bas de Leede     

         End of over 43  (4 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING    200/6
         (R/R:  4.65   R/R Req:  2.43)
         Mark Watt            7.0-1-29-1
         Bas de Leede         51(71b 1X4 2X6)
         Ramesh Mendis        15(44b)

43.1  Perera to R Mendis, one run, Great cooperation between Ramesh Mendis and Bas de Leede     
43.2  Perera to Leede, no run, Bas de Leede missed that one by a mile
43.3  Perera to Leede, one run, The misfield by Manoj allows yet another run
43.4  Perera to R Mendis, no run, Left alone by Ramesh Mendis
43.5  Perera to R Mendis, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
43.6  Perera to R Mendis, no run, Left alone by Ramesh Mendis
      Kalana Pereraends an uneconomical spell


         End of over 44  (2 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING    202/6
         (R/R:  4.59   R/R Req:  2.50)
         Kalana Perera        10.0-0-51-1
         Ramesh Mendis        16(48b)
         Bas de Leede         52(73b 1X4 2X6)

44.1  Manasinghe to Leede, one run, One more to the total
44.2  Manasinghe to R Mendis, one run, One more to the total
44.3  Manasinghe to Leede, no run, Defensively played by Bas de Leede
44.4  Manasinghe to Leede, one run, The misfield by Watt allows yet another run
44.5  Manasinghe to R Mendis, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
44.6  Manasinghe to R Mendis, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 45  (3 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING    205/6
         (R/R:  4.56   R/R Req:  2.40)
         L Manasinghe         8.0-1-35-1
         Ramesh Mendis        17(51b)
         Bas de Leede         54(76b 1X4 2X6)

45.1  Rabada to Leede, no run, Bas de Leede was completely deceived
45.2  Rabada to Leede, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Kagiso Rabada, giving that a wide
45.2  Rabada to Leede, one run, One more to the total
45.3  Rabada to R Mendis, one run, That was a very risky single.
45.4  Rabada to Leede, one run, The misfield by Manoj allows yet another run
45.5  Rabada to R Mendis, one run, Great cooperation between Ramesh Mendis and Bas de Leede     
45.6  Rabada to Leede, OUT, Devon Conway takes an easy catch to dismiss Bas de Leede

         Bas de Leede           56 (81b 1X4 2X6)
         c. Conway      b. Rabada


         End of over 46  (5 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING    210/7
         (R/R:  4.57   R/R Req:  1.75)
         Kagiso Rabada        9.0-0-53-2
         Shaheen Shah Afridi   0(0b)
         Ramesh Mendis        19(53b)
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Kagiso Rabada is the man who breaks this tiresome partnership. Admitting defeat is not one of Rabada's
strongest suit it seems. Colombo are only behind by just 7 runs but
The Alliance need to take 3 wickets. Only a miracle can save them now.

Code:
46.1  Manasinghe to R Mendis, one run, That was a very risky single.
46.2  Manasinghe to Afridi, no run, Left alone by Shaheen Shah Afridi
46.3  Manasinghe to Afridi, one run, Dropped! Asalanka made a big mess of that simple chance
46.4  Manasinghe to R Mendis, one run, One more to the total
46.5  Manasinghe to Afridi, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
46.6  Manasinghe to Afridi, no run, Shaheen Shah Afridi missed that one by a mile

         End of over 47  (3 runs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING    213/7
         (R/R:  4.53   R/R Req:  1.33)
         L Manasinghe         9.0-1-38-1
         Shaheen Shah Afridi   1(4b)
         Ramesh Mendis        21(55b)

47.1  Watt to R Mendis, no run, Ramesh Mendis missed that one by a mile
47.2  Watt to R Mendis, no run, Mark Watt is getting the ball to turn ferociously
47.3  Watt to R Mendis, OUT, That ball caught the edge and struck the stumps. R Mendis cant belive it

         Ramesh Mendis          21 (58b)
         b. Watt
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Is there a twist in the tale?

Mark Watt
produces his second wicket of the match
as Ramesh Mendis goes for 21 off 58 balls.

One boundary is all it will take to end this match
but so does two more scalps.
Can The Alliance achieve the unthinkable?

Code:
47.4  Watt to Farooqi, no run, Left alone by Fazalhaq Farooqi
47.5  Watt to Farooqi, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Fazalhaq Farooqi

         End of innings (47.5 overs)
         COLOMBO CACKLING    217/8 (RR:  4.62)
         Mark Watt             7.5-1-33-2
         Fazalhaq Farooqi      4(2b 1X4)
         Shaheen Shah Afridi   1(4b)

Code:
COLOMBO CACKLING COOKIES innings

Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Niroshan Dickwella  lbw            b. Manasinghe   44    56    2    1   78.6%
Quinton de Kock†    c. Asalanka    b. Rabada        0     1    0    0    0.0%
Kamindu Mendis                     b. Perera        6     9    0    0   66.7%
Harry Tector        c.†Edwards     b. Manoj        51    51    7    1  100.0%
Bas de Leede        c. Conway      b. Rabada       56    81    1    2   69.1%
Dhananjaya de Silva* c.†Edwards    b. Watt          3    10    0    0   30.0%
Sonal Dinusha       run out (†Edwards)             17    20    0    0   85.0%
Ramesh Mendis                      b. Watt         21    58    0    0   36.2%
Shaheen Shah Afridi not out                         1     4    0    0   25.0%
Fazalhaq Farooqi    not out                         4     2    1    0  200.0%
Shiran Fernando   
 
 Total:  217/8       Overs:  47.5          Run Rate:  4.54      Extras:  14 
 
                                     -X-

THE ALLIANCE Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Kagiso Rabada         9.0      0      53      2      5.89     1      2
Kalana Perera        10.0      0      51      1      5.10     1      2
Sikandar Raza         5.0      0      22      0      4.40     2      0
L Manasinghe          9.0      1      38      1      4.22     1      0
Mark Watt             7.5      1      33      2      4.21     0      0
Asanka Manoj          7.0      0      17      1      2.43     0      2
 
 
EXTRAS           Wides: 5      No Balls: 6      Leg Byes: 3      Byes: 0

Total: 217/8          Overs: 47.5         Run Rate: 4.54      Extras: 14
                                     -X-
 

COLOMBO CACKLING COOKIES Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
Dickwella     Q Kock                                                  1 (4)
Dickwella     K Mendis                                               15 (19)
Dickwella     H Tector                                               92 (86)
B Leede       H Tector                                                4 (10)
B Leede       D Silva                                                10 (19)
B Leede       S Dinusha                                              36 (42)
B Leede       R Mendis                                               52 (96)
S Afridi      R Mendis                                                3 (9)
S Afridi      F Farooqi                                               4 (2)


     Fall of Wickets    1/1       16/2      108/3     112/4     122/5
                        158/6     210/7     213/8                      

 Total:  217/8       Overs:  47.5         Run Rate:  4.54     Extras:  14

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(Ramesh Mendis stuggled with the ball but made sure to make impact with the bat)

Colombo are through to the Qualifier 2
as The Alliance's campaign comes to an end.

Both teams gave their all in a thrilling contest but Colombo's bowlers and batters
were slightly better than The Alliance and that made all the difference.

Two of Colombo's batters strucks fifties while two bowlers picked more than 2 scalps.
The Alliance have been playing on more flatter grounds than Colombo in the tournament and their
lack of experience showed but all things considered, they gave a commendable fight.


Code:
      THE ALLIANCE          216       49.5 overs
COLOMBO CACKLING COOKIES    217/8     47.5 overs
 
Colombo Cackling Cookies won by 2 wickets
 
Man of the match: Sonal Dinusha (Colombo)

 
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Qualifier 1
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Venue: Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium (Dambulla)
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Code:
HAMBANTOTA SUPER SAINTS WON THE TOSS AND ELECTED TO BOWL FIRST

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1st INNINGS

Code:
0.1  Beek to Zaman, one run, That is very well run by S Samarawickrama   
0.2  Beek to Samar'rama, no run, Defensively played by S Samarawickrama
0.3  Beek to Samar'rama, one run, That was a very risky single.
0.4  Beek to Zaman, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Fakhar Zaman
0.5  Beek to Zaman, one run, That was a very risky single.
0.6  Beek to Samar'rama, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Beek          

         End of over 1  (7 runs)
         JAFFNA SUPER KINGS    7/0
         (R/R:  7.00)
         Logan van Beek       1.0-0-7-0
         S Samarawickrama      1(3b)
         Fakhar Zaman          6(3b 1X4)  

1.1  Madushanka to Zaman, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Fakhar Zaman
1.2  Madushanka to Zaman, one run, That is very well run by S Samarawickrama   
1.3  Madushanka to Samar'rama, one run, That was a very risky single.
1.4  Madushanka to Zaman, no run, Left alone by Fakhar Zaman
1.5  Madushanka to Zaman, legbye, A lot of movement being extracted by Madushanka    
1.6  Madushanka to Samar'rama, one run, That is very well run by Fakhar Zaman       

         End of over 2  (8 runs)
         JAFFNA SUPER KINGS   15/0
         (R/R:  7.50)
         Dilshan Madushanka   1.0-0-7-0
         Fakhar Zaman         11(7b 2X4)
         S Samarawickrama      3(5b)  

2.1  Lakshan to Samar'rama, three runs, Great work by Chandimal saved a certain boundary
2.2  Lakshan to Zaman, three runs, Great work by Chandimal saved a certain boundary
2.3  Lakshan to Samar'rama, legbye, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
2.4  Lakshan to Zaman, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
2.5  Lakshan to Zaman, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Lakshan       
2.6  Lakshan to Zaman, one run, That is very well run by S Samarawickrama   

         End of over 3  (8 runs)
         JAFFNA SUPER KINGS   23/0
         (R/R:  7.67)
         Dhananjaya Lakshan   1.0-0-7-0
         S Samarawickrama      6(7b)
         Fakhar Zaman         15(11b 2X4)  

3.1  Madushanka to Zaman, one run, One more to the total
3.2  Madushanka to Samar'rama, no run, Defensively played by S Samarawickrama
3.3  Madushanka to Samar'rama, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dinesh Chandimal   
3.4  Madushanka to Samar'rama, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Madushanka    
3.5  Madushanka to Samar'rama, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got S Samarawickrama
3.6  Madushanka to Samar'rama, FOUR, Dilshan Madushanka cant belive it

         End of over 4  (9 runs)
         JAFFNA SUPER KINGS   32/0
         (R/R:  8.00)
         Dilshan Madushanka   2.0-0-16-0
         S Samarawickrama     14(12b 2X4)
         Fakhar Zaman         16(12b 2X4)  

4.1  Beek to Zaman, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Logan van Beek, deserving this punishment
4.2  Beek to Zaman, no run, Fakhar Zaman was completely deceived
4.3  Beek to Zaman, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
4.3  Beek to Zaman, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
4.4  Beek to Zaman, one run, The misfield by Croospulle allows yet another run
4.5  Beek to Samar'rama, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Beek          
4.6  Beek to Samar'rama, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 5  (6 runs)
         JAFFNA SUPER KINGS   38/0
         (R/R:  7.60)
         Logan van Beek       2.0-0-13-0
         S Samarawickrama     14(14b 2X4)
         Fakhar Zaman         21(17b 3X4)  

5.1  Siraj to Zaman, one run, The misfield by Siraj allows yet another run
5.2  Siraj to Samar'rama, two runs,
5.3  Siraj to Samar'rama, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by S Samarawickrama
5.4  Siraj to Samar'rama, SIX, Display of Raw power and brutality by S Samarawickrama
5.5  Siraj to Samar'rama, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by S Samarawickrama
5.6  Siraj to Samar'rama, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Siraj         

         End of over 6  (17 runs)
         JAFFNA SUPER KINGS   55/0
         (R/R:  9.17)
         Mohammed Siraj       1.0-0-17-0
         S Samarawickrama     30(19b 4X4 1X6)
         Fakhar Zaman         22(18b 3X4)  

6.1  Madushanka to Zaman, one run, That was a very risky single.
6.2  Madushanka to Samar'rama, no run, S Samarawickrama missed that one by a mile
6.3  Madushanka to Samar'rama, one run, That was a very risky single.
6.4  Madushanka to Zaman, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Fakhar Zaman
6.5  Madushanka to Zaman, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
6.6  Madushanka to Zaman, no run, Defensively played by Fakhar Zaman

         End of over 7  (6 runs)
         JAFFNA SUPER KINGS   61/0
         (R/R:  8.71)
         Dilshan Madushanka   3.0-0-22-0
         Fakhar Zaman         27(22b 4X4)
         S Samarawickrama     31(21b 4X4 1X6)  

7.1  Beek to Samar'rama, SIX, What a wonderful player S Samarawickrama is
7.2  Beek to Samar'rama, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
7.3  Beek to Samar'rama, one run, One more to the total
7.4  Beek to Zaman, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
7.5  Beek to Zaman, wide, Logan van Beek bowling a very wayward one
7.5  Beek to Zaman, legbye, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
7.6  Beek to Samar'rama, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by S Samarawickrama

         End of over 8  (13 runs)
         JAFFNA SUPER KINGS   74/0
         (R/R:  9.25)
         Logan van Beek       3.0-0-25-0
         S Samarawickrama     42(25b 5X4 2X6)
         Fakhar Zaman         27(25b 4X4)  

8.1  Croospulle to Zaman, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
8.2  Croospulle to Zaman, no run, Lasith Croospulle is getting the ball to turn ferociously
8.3  Croospulle to Zaman, OUT, Dinesh Chandimal takes an easy catch to dismiss Fakhar Zaman

         Fakhar Zaman           27 (28b 4X4)
         c. Chandimal   b. Croospulle

8.4  Croospulle to Mitchell, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
8.5  Croospulle to Mitchell, no run, Lasith Croospulle is getting the ball to turn ferociously
8.6  Croospulle to Mitchell, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 9  (1 runs)
         JAFFNA SUPER KINGS   75/1
         (R/R:  8.33)
         Lasith Croospulle    1.0-0-1-1
         S Samarawickrama     42(25b 5X4 2X6)
         Daryl Mitchell        1(3b)  

9.1  Siraj to Mitchell, one run, Great cooperation between Daryl Mitchell and S Samarawickrama   
9.2  Siraj to Samar'rama, no run, S Samarawickrama missed that one by a mile
9.3  Siraj to Samar'rama, no run, Defensively played by S Samarawickrama
9.4  Siraj to Samar'rama, one run, That is very well run by Daryl Mitchell     
9.5  Siraj to Mitchell, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Mohammed Siraj, deserving this punishment
9.6  Siraj to Mitchell, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!

         End of over 10  (12 runs)
         JAFFNA SUPER KINGS   87/1
         (R/R:  8.70)
         Mohammed Siraj       2.0-0-29-0
         Daryl Mitchell       12(6b 1X4 1X6)
         S Samarawickrama     43(28b 5X4 2X6)
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This is not the kind of bowling you would expect from table-toppers Hambantota.
Jaffna's captain Sadeera Samarawickrama makes full use of the first powerplay by playing
his full range of strokes. He is already on 43 off just 28 balls.

Hambantota's main man, Mohammed Siraj, has been neutralised early by Jaffna.
He has given 29 runs in his first 2 overs!!! Only loss for Jaffna was Fakhar Zaman for 27.

Code:
10.1  Sudeera to Samar'rama, one run, Great cooperation between S Samarawickrama and Daryl Mitchell     
10.2  Sudeera to Mitchell, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
10.3  Sudeera to Mitchell, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
10.4  Sudeera to Mitchell, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
10.5  Sudeera to Mitchell, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
10.6  Sudeera to Mitchell, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 11  (1 runs)
         JAFFNA SUPER KINGS   88/1
         (R/R:  8.00)
         Dilum Sudeera        1.0-0-1-0
         Daryl Mitchell       12(11b 1X4 1X6)
         S Samarawickrama     44(29b 5X4 2X6)  

11.1  Siraj to Samar'rama, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Mohammed Siraj, deserving this punishment
11.2  Siraj to Samar'rama, FOUR, Mohammed Siraj cant belive it
      The crowd cheers for S Samarawickrama's fifty
11.3  Siraj to Samar'rama, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Mohammed Siraj, deserving this punishment
11.4  Siraj to Samar'rama, no run, Defensively played by S Samarawickrama
11.5  Siraj to Samar'rama, OUT, That didnt look so convincing but the umpire has no doubt, out LBW

         S Samarawickrama       56 (34b 8X4 2X6)
         lbw            b. Siraj

11.6  Siraj to Thirimanne, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 12  (12 runs)
         JAFFNA SUPER KINGS  100/2
         (R/R:  8.33)
         Mohammed Siraj       3.0-0-41-1
         Lahiru Thirimanne     0(1b)
         Daryl Mitchell       12(11b 1X4 1X6)  

12.1  Sudeera to Mitchell, SIX, What a six!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
12.2  Sudeera to Mitchell, no run, Left alone by Daryl Mitchell
12.3  Sudeera to Mitchell, one run, Great cooperation between Daryl Mitchell and Lahiru Thirimanne  
12.4  Sudeera to Thirimanne, no run, Lahiru Thirimanne was completely deceived
12.5  Sudeera to Thirimanne, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
12.6  Sudeera to Thirimanne, no run, Dilum Sudeera is getting the ball to turn ferociously

         End of over 13  (7 runs)
         JAFFNA SUPER KINGS  107/2
         (R/R:  8.23)
         Dilum Sudeera        2.0-0-8-0
         Lahiru Thirimanne     0(4b)
         Daryl Mitchell       19(14b 1X4 2X6)  

13.1  Siraj to Mitchell, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Siraj         
13.2  Siraj to Mitchell, SIX, What a wonderful player Daryl Mitchell is
13.3  Siraj to Mitchell, one run, One more to the total
13.4  Siraj to Thirimanne, no run, Lahiru Thirimanne was completely deceived
13.5  Siraj to Thirimanne, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
13.6  Siraj to Thirimanne, legbye, Left alone by Lahiru Thirimanne

         End of over 14  (8 runs)
         JAFFNA SUPER KINGS  115/2
         (R/R:  8.21)
         Mohammed Siraj       4.0-0-48-1
         Daryl Mitchell       26(17b 1X4 3X6)
         Lahiru Thirimanne     0(7b)  

14.1  Sudeera to Thirimanne, one run, One more to the total
14.2  Sudeera to Mitchell, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
14.3  Sudeera to Mitchell, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Daryl Mitchell
14.4  Sudeera to Mitchell, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
14.5  Sudeera to Mitchell, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Daryl Mitchell
14.6  Sudeera to Mitchell, one run, Great cooperation between Daryl Mitchell and Lahiru Thirimanne  

         End of over 15  (10 runs)
         JAFFNA SUPER KINGS  125/2
         (R/R:  8.33)
         Dilum Sudeera        3.0-0-18-0
         Lahiru Thirimanne     1(8b)
         Daryl Mitchell       35(22b 3X4 3X6)  

15.1  Lakshan to Mitchell, one run, That is very well run by Lahiru Thirimanne  
15.2  Lakshan to Thirimanne, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Dhananjaya Lakshan, deserving this punishment
15.3  Lakshan to Thirimanne, one run, The misfield by Sudeera allows yet another run
15.4  Lakshan to Mitchell, SIX, Display of Raw power and brutality by Daryl Mitchell
15.5  Lakshan to Mitchell, no run, Left alone by Daryl Mitchell
15.6  Lakshan to Mitchell, no run, Daryl Mitchell missed that one by a mile

         End of over 16  (12 runs)
         JAFFNA SUPER KINGS  137/2
         (R/R:  8.56)
         Dhananjaya Lakshan   2.0-0-19-0
         Daryl Mitchell       42(26b 3X4 4X6)
         Lahiru Thirimanne     6(10b 1X4)  

16.1  Beek to Thirimanne, three runs, Great work by Chandimal saved a certain boundary
16.2  Beek to Mitchell, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
16.3  Beek to Mitchell, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
16.4  Beek to Mitchell, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
16.5  Beek to Mitchell, two runs, Overthrow by Dussen instead of 1 they get 2
16.6  Beek to Mitchell, legbye, Daryl Mitchell missed that one by a mile

         End of over 17  (6 runs)
         JAFFNA SUPER KINGS  143/2
         (R/R:  8.41)
         Logan van Beek       4.0-0-30-0
         Lahiru Thirimanne     9(11b 1X4)
         Daryl Mitchell       44(31b 3X4 4X6)  

17.1  Siraj to Mitchell, no run, Daryl Mitchell missed that one by a mile
17.2  Siraj to Mitchell, one run, The misfield by Lakshan allows yet another run
17.3  Siraj to Thirimanne, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Lahiru Thirimanne
17.4  Siraj to Thirimanne, one run, Great cooperation between Lahiru Thirimanne and Daryl Mitchell     
17.5  Siraj to Mitchell, no run, Defensively played by Daryl Mitchell
17.6  Siraj to Mitchell, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 18  (7 runs)
         JAFFNA SUPER KINGS  150/2
         (R/R:  8.33)
         Mohammed Siraj       5.0-0-55-1
         Lahiru Thirimanne    14(13b 2X4)
         Daryl Mitchell       46(35b 3X4 4X6)  

18.1  Sudeera to Mitchell, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
18.2  Sudeera to Thirimanne, one run, Great cooperation between Lahiru Thirimanne and Daryl Mitchell     
18.3  Sudeera to Mitchell, OUT, Thats plumb in front of the wicket

         Daryl Mitchell         49 (37b 3X4 4X6)
         lbw            b. Sudeera

18.4  Sudeera to Klaasen, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
18.5  Sudeera to Klaasen, OUT, Thats plumb in front of the wicket, out for a duck

         Heinrich Klaasen       0 (2b)
         lbw            b. Sudeera

18.6  Sudeera to McMullen, no run, Defensively played by Brandon McMullen

         End of over 19  (4 runs)
         JAFFNA SUPER KINGS  154/4
         (R/R:  8.11)
         Dilum Sudeera        4.0-0-22-2
         Brandon McMullen      0(1b)
         Lahiru Thirimanne    15(14b 2X4)  

19.1  Croospulle to Thirimanne, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
19.2  Croospulle to Thirimanne, one run, That is very well run by Brandon McMullen   
19.3  Croospulle to McMullen, legbye, Left alone by Brandon McMullen
19.4  Croospulle to Thirimanne, one run, Great cooperation between Lahiru Thirimanne and Brandon McMullen   
19.5  Croospulle to McMullen, one run, Dropped! Madushanka made a big mess of that simple chance
19.6  Croospulle to Thirimanne, no run, Lasith Croospulle is getting the ball to turn ferociously

         End of over 20  (4 runs)
         JAFFNA SUPER KINGS  158/4
         (R/R:  7.90)
         Lasith Croospulle    2.0-0-4-1
         Lahiru Thirimanne    17(18b 2X4)
         Brandon McMullen      1(3b)
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Jaffna's aggresive style of batting meant that Hambantota could take quick wickets and that is
what they did by taking 3 in these 10 overs. Dilum Sudeera dismissed Daryl Mitchell and
Heinrich Klaasen in the same over.

Siraj also took out the wicket of Sadeera Samarawickrama who was threatening to
take his team to a humongous total. Hambantota are on the front foot now as
they have taken 4 wickets in just the first 20 overs.

Code:
20.1  Lakshan to McMullen, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Dhananjaya Lakshan, deserving this punishment
20.2  Lakshan to McMullen, one run, That was a very risky single.
20.3  Lakshan to Thirimanne, one run, Great cooperation between Lahiru Thirimanne and Brandon McMullen   
20.4  Lakshan to McMullen, one run, That is very well run by Lahiru Thirimanne  
20.5  Lakshan to Thirimanne, no run, Lahiru Thirimanne was completely deceived
20.6  Lakshan to Thirimanne, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 21  (7 runs)
         JAFFNA SUPER KINGS  165/4
         (R/R:  7.86)
         Dhananjaya Lakshan   3.0-0-26-0
         Lahiru Thirimanne    18(21b 2X4)
         Brandon McMullen      7(6b 1X4)  

21.1  Croospulle to McMullen, one run, Great cooperation between Brandon McMullen and Lahiru Thirimanne  
21.2  Croospulle to Thirimanne, no run, Lasith Croospulle is getting the ball to turn ferociously
21.3  Croospulle to Thirimanne, OUT, Avishka Fernando takes an easy catch to dismiss Lahiru Thirimanne

         Lahiru Thirimanne      18 (23b 2X4)
         c. Fernando    b. Croospulle

21.4  Croospulle to Liyanage, one run, Great cooperation between Janith Liyanage and Brandon McMullen   
21.5  Croospulle to McMullen, FOUR, Brandon McMullen is one of the best batsmen in the world
21.6  Croospulle to McMullen, no run, Brandon McMullen missed that one by a mile

         End of over 22  (6 runs)
         JAFFNA SUPER KINGS  171/5
         (R/R:  7.77)
         Lasith Croospulle    3.0-0-10-2
         Brandon McMullen     12(9b 2X4)
         Janith Liyanage       1(1b)  

22.1  Sudeera to Liyanage, one run, That is very well run by Brandon McMullen   
22.2  Sudeera to McMullen, one run, That is very well run by Janith Liyanage    
22.3  Sudeera to Liyanage, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dinesh Chandimal   
22.4  Sudeera to Liyanage, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dinesh Chandimal   
22.5  Sudeera to Liyanage, one run, Great cooperation between Janith Liyanage and Brandon McMullen   
22.6  Sudeera to McMullen, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 23  (3 runs)
         JAFFNA SUPER KINGS  174/5
         (R/R:  7.57)
         Dilum Sudeera        5.0-0-25-2
         Brandon McMullen     13(11b 2X4)
         Janith Liyanage       3(5b)  

23.1  Croospulle to Liyanage, no run, Janith Liyanage missed that one by a mile
23.2  Croospulle to Liyanage, one run, That is very well run by Brandon McMullen   
23.3  Croospulle to McMullen, one run, One more to the total
23.4  Croospulle to Liyanage, no run, Janith Liyanage missed that one by a mile
23.5  Croospulle to Liyanage, no run, Defensively played by Janith Liyanage
23.6  Croospulle to Liyanage, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Lasith Croospulle, deserving this punishment

         End of over 24  (6 runs)
         JAFFNA SUPER KINGS  180/5
         (R/R:  7.50)
         Lasith Croospulle    4.0-0-16-2
         Janith Liyanage       8(10b 1X4)
         Brandon McMullen     14(12b 2X4)  

24.1  Siraj to McMullen, no run, Brandon McMullen was completely deceived
24.2  Siraj to McMullen, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
24.3  Siraj to Liyanage, one run, Great cooperation between Janith Liyanage and Brandon McMullen   
24.4  Siraj to McMullen, one run, That was a very risky single.
24.5  Siraj to Liyanage, one run, One more to the total
24.6  Siraj to McMullen, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Mohammed Siraj, giving that a wide
24.6  Siraj to McMullen, one run, Great cooperation between Brandon McMullen and Janith Liyanage    

         End of over 25  (8 runs)
         JAFFNA SUPER KINGS  188/5
         (R/R:  7.52)
         Mohammed Siraj       6.0-0-63-1
         Janith Liyanage      10(12b 1X4)
         Brandon McMullen     19(17b 2X4)  

25.1  Madushanka to McMullen, FOUR, Dilshan Madushanka cant belive it
25.2  Madushanka to McMullen, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
25.3  Madushanka to McMullen, no run, Defensively played by Brandon McMullen
25.4  Madushanka to McMullen, one run, Great cooperation between Brandon McMullen and Janith Liyanage    
25.5  Madushanka to Liyanage, no run, Defensively played by Janith Liyanage
25.6  Madushanka to Liyanage, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Madushanka    

         End of over 26  (5 runs)
         JAFFNA SUPER KINGS  193/5
         (R/R:  7.42)
         Dilshan Madushanka   4.0-0-27-0
         Janith Liyanage      10(14b 1X4)
         Brandon McMullen     24(21b 3X4)  

26.1  Sudeera to McMullen, no run, Brandon McMullen missed that one by a mile
26.2  Sudeera to McMullen, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
26.3  Sudeera to McMullen, no run, Left alone by Brandon McMullen
26.4  Sudeera to McMullen, two runs, Overthrow by Gill instead of 1 they get 2
26.5  Sudeera to McMullen, one run, That is very well run by Janith Liyanage    
26.6  Sudeera to Liyanage, FOUR, Dilum Sudeera cant belive it

         End of over 27  (7 runs)
         JAFFNA SUPER KINGS  200/5
         (R/R:  7.41)
         Dilum Sudeera        6.0-0-32-2
         Janith Liyanage      14(15b 2X4)
         Brandon McMullen     27(26b 3X4)  

27.1  Croospulle to McMullen, no run, Defensively played by Brandon McMullen
27.2  Croospulle to McMullen, no run, Lasith Croospulle is getting the ball to turn ferociously
27.3  Croospulle to McMullen, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Lasith Croospulle, deserving this punishment
27.4  Croospulle to McMullen, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
27.5  Croospulle to McMullen, one run, Great cooperation between Brandon McMullen and Janith Liyanage    
27.6  Croospulle to Liyanage, no run, Janith Liyanage missed that one by a mile

         End of over 28  (7 runs)
         JAFFNA SUPER KINGS  207/5
         (R/R:  7.39)
         Lasith Croospulle    5.0-0-23-2
         Janith Liyanage      14(16b 2X4)
         Brandon McMullen     34(31b 4X4)  

28.1  Sudeera to McMullen, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Brandon McMullen
28.2  Sudeera to McMullen, one run, That is very well run by Janith Liyanage    
28.3  Sudeera to Liyanage, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Dilum Sudeera, deserving this punishment
28.4  Sudeera to Liyanage, no run, Janith Liyanage was completely deceived
28.5  Sudeera to Liyanage, one run, The misfield by Gill allows yet another run
28.6  Sudeera to McMullen, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 29  (11 runs)
         JAFFNA SUPER KINGS  218/5
         (R/R:  7.52)
         Dilum Sudeera        7.0-0-43-2
         Janith Liyanage      19(19b 3X4)
         Brandon McMullen     40(34b 5X4)  

29.1  Croospulle to McMullen, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
29.2  Croospulle to McMullen, one run, One more to the total
29.3  Croospulle to Liyanage, no run, Lasith Croospulle is getting the ball to turn ferociously
29.4  Croospulle to Liyanage, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dinesh Chandimal   
29.5  Croospulle to Liyanage, one run, One more to the total
29.6  Croospulle to McMullen, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Lasith Croospulle, giving that a wide
29.6  Croospulle to McMullen, legbye, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 30  (10 runs)
         JAFFNA SUPER KINGS  228/5
         (R/R:  7.60)
         Lasith Croospulle    6.0-0-32-2
         Janith Liyanage      20(22b 3X4)
         Brandon McMullen     47(38b 5X4 1X6)
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Lasith Croospulle picked his second wicket of the match by dismissing Lahiru Thirimanne
but Brandon McMullen and Janith Liyanage have build a solid partnership now.

Jaffna's powerful start meant that their lower-order batters have plenty of balls left
to play their natural game. Hambantota bowlers haven't been at their best today.
McMullen is nearing a fifty. How further will Jaffna go?

Code:
30.1  Beek to McMullen, one run, The misfield by Beek allows yet another run
30.2  Beek to Liyanage, no run, Janith Liyanage was completely deceived
30.3  Beek to Liyanage, one run, That was a very risky single.
30.4  Beek to McMullen, one run, The misfield by Beek allows yet another run
30.5  Beek to Liyanage, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
30.6  Beek to McMullen, one run, That is very well run by Janith Liyanage    
      Thats another fifty for Brandon McMullen   

         End of over 31  (7 runs)
         JAFFNA SUPER KINGS  235/5
         (R/R:  7.58)
         Logan van Beek       5.0-0-37-0
         Janith Liyanage      24(25b 3X4)
         Brandon McMullen     50(41b 5X4 1X6)  

31.1  Sudeera to McMullen, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Dilum Sudeera, giving that a wide
31.1  Sudeera to McMullen, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
31.2  Sudeera to McMullen, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
31.3  Sudeera to McMullen, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
31.4  Sudeera to Liyanage, SIX, Display of Raw power and brutality by Janith Liyanage
31.5  Sudeera to Liyanage, one run, One more to the total
31.6  Sudeera to McMullen, no run, Brandon McMullen missed that one by a mile

         End of over 32  (11 runs)
         JAFFNA SUPER KINGS  246/5
         (R/R:  7.69)
         Dilum Sudeera        8.0-0-54-2
         Brandon McMullen     53(46b 5X4 1X6)
         Janith Liyanage      31(27b 3X4 1X6)  

32.1  Beek to Liyanage, one run, That was a very risky single.
32.2  Beek to McMullen, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dinesh Chandimal   
32.3  Beek to McMullen, legbye, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
32.4  Beek to Liyanage, FOUR, Logan van Beek cant belive it
32.5  Beek to Liyanage, no run, Janith Liyanage was completely deceived
32.6  Beek to Liyanage, no run, Left alone by Janith Liyanage

         End of over 33  (6 runs)
         JAFFNA SUPER KINGS  252/5
         (R/R:  7.64)
         Logan van Beek       6.0-0-42-0
         Janith Liyanage      36(31b 4X4 1X6)
         Brandon McMullen     53(48b 5X4 1X6)  

33.1  Croospulle to McMullen, one run, That is very well run by Janith Liyanage    
33.2  Croospulle to Liyanage, one run, That was a very risky single.
33.3  Croospulle to McMullen, no run, Lasith Croospulle is getting the ball to turn ferociously
33.4  Croospulle to McMullen, one run, That was a very risky single.
33.5  Croospulle to Liyanage, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dinesh Chandimal   
33.6  Croospulle to Liyanage, no run, Left alone by Janith Liyanage

         End of over 34  (3 runs)
         JAFFNA SUPER KINGS  255/5
         (R/R:  7.50)
         Lasith Croospulle    7.0-0-35-2
         Janith Liyanage      37(34b 4X4 1X6)
         Brandon McMullen     55(51b 5X4 1X6)  

34.1  Sudeera to McMullen, no run, Dilum Sudeera is getting the ball to turn ferociously
34.2  Sudeera to McMullen, no run, Brandon McMullen was completely deceived
34.3  Sudeera to McMullen, no run, Defensively played by Brandon McMullen
34.4  Sudeera to McMullen, FOUR, Dilum Sudeera cant belive it
34.5  Sudeera to McMullen, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
34.6  Sudeera to McMullen, no run, Dilum Sudeera is getting the ball to turn ferociously

         End of over 35  (4 runs)
         JAFFNA SUPER KINGS  259/5
         (R/R:  7.40)
         Dilum Sudeera        9.0-0-58-2
         Brandon McMullen     59(57b 6X4 1X6)
         Janith Liyanage      37(34b 4X4 1X6)  

35.1  Croospulle to Liyanage, no run, Janith Liyanage was completely deceived
35.2  Croospulle to Liyanage, OUT, Thick edge well taken by Chandimal

         Janith Liyanage        37 (36b 4X4 1X6)
         c. Chandimal   b. Croospulle

35.3  Croospulle to Greaves, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
35.4  Croospulle to Greaves, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dinesh Chandimal   
35.5  Croospulle to Greaves, no run, Chris Greaves missed that one by a mile
35.6  Croospulle to Greaves, no run, Chris Greaves was completely deceived

         End of over 36  (0 runs)
         JAFFNA SUPER KINGS  259/6
         (R/R:  7.19)
         Lasith Croospulle    8.0-0-35-3
         Chris Greaves         0(4b)
         Brandon McMullen     59(57b 6X4 1X6)  

36.1  Beek to McMullen, one run, One more to the total
36.2  Beek to Greaves, one run, The misfield by Madushanka allows yet another run
36.3  Beek to McMullen, one run, That is very well run by Chris Greaves      
36.4  Beek to Greaves, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Logan van Beek, giving that a wide
36.4  Beek to Greaves, no run, Defensively played by Chris Greaves
36.5  Beek to Greaves, one run, The misfield by Beek allows yet another run
36.6  Beek to McMullen, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dinesh Chandimal   

         End of over 37  (5 runs)
         JAFFNA SUPER KINGS  264/6
         (R/R:  7.14)
         Logan van Beek       7.0-0-47-0
         Brandon McMullen     61(60b 6X4 1X6)
         Chris Greaves         2(8b)  

37.1  Croospulle to Greaves, no run, Chris Greaves was completely deceived
37.2  Croospulle to Greaves, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
37.3  Croospulle to McMullen, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
37.4  Croospulle to McMullen, legbye, Defensively played by Brandon McMullen
37.5  Croospulle to Greaves, no run, Left alone by Chris Greaves
37.6  Croospulle to Greaves, no run, Chris Greaves missed that one by a mile

         End of over 38  (10 runs)
         JAFFNA SUPER KINGS  274/6
         (R/R:  7.21)
         Lasith Croospulle    9.0-1-44-3
         Chris Greaves         5(12b)
         Brandon McMullen     67(62b 6X4 2X6)  

38.1  Madushanka to McMullen, one run, The misfield by Fernando allows yet another run
38.2  Madushanka to Greaves, no run, Defensively played by Chris Greaves
38.3  Madushanka to Greaves, no run, Chris Greaves was completely deceived
38.4  Madushanka to Greaves, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
38.5  Madushanka to Greaves, no run, Chris Greaves was completely deceived
38.6  Madushanka to Greaves, no run, Defensively played by Chris Greaves

         End of over 39  (1 runs)
         JAFFNA SUPER KINGS  275/6
         (R/R:  7.05)
         Dilshan Madushanka   5.0-0-28-0
         Chris Greaves         5(17b)
         Brandon McMullen     68(63b 6X4 2X6)  

39.1  Sudeera to McMullen, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dinesh Chandimal   
39.2  Sudeera to McMullen, one run, One more to the total
39.3  Sudeera to Greaves, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
39.4  Sudeera to Greaves, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
39.4  Sudeera to Greaves, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
39.5  Sudeera to Greaves, OUT, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire gives Chris Greaves the finger

         Chris Greaves          5 (21b)
         c. Chandimal   b. Sudeera

39.6  Sudeera to Theekshana, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
      Dilum Sudeera finishes off an extremely expensive spell
. He was pretty effective with three wickets under his name

         End of over 40  (2 runs)
         JAFFNA SUPER KINGS  277/7
         (R/R:  6.93)
         Dilum Sudeera        10.0-0-60-3
         Maheesh Theekshana    0(1b)
         Brandon McMullen     69(65b 6X4 2X6)
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First fifty of the tournament for Brandon McMullen. And what a time for it to arrive!
This inning from him has taken Jaffna to a solid total and his partnership with Liyanage
has totally derailed Hambantota's plans of making their way into the game.

Sudeera dismissed Liyanage for 36, so all eyes on McMullen now to finish the innings.

Code:
40.1  Madushanka to McMullen, one run, One more to the total
40.2  Madushanka to Theekshana, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
40.3  Madushanka to Theekshana, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
40.4  Madushanka to Theekshana, no run, Defensively played by Maheesh Theekshana
40.5  Madushanka to Theekshana, OUT, That ball caught the edge and struck the stumps. Theekshana cant belive it, Quack Quack!

         Maheesh Theekshana     0 (5b)
         b. Madushanka

40.6  Madushanka to Nortje, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Madushanka    

         End of over 41  (1 runs)
         JAFFNA SUPER KINGS  278/8
         (R/R:  6.78)
         Dilshan Madushanka   6.0-0-29-1
         Anrich Nortje         0(1b)
         Brandon McMullen     70(66b 6X4 2X6)  

41.1  Beek to McMullen, no run, Brandon McMullen missed that one by a mile
41.2  Beek to McMullen, one run, That is very well run by Anrich Nortje      
41.3  Beek to Nortje, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
41.4  Beek to Nortje, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
41.5  Beek to Nortje, one run, That is very well run by Brandon McMullen   
41.6  Beek to McMullen, one run, Great cooperation between Brandon McMullen and Anrich Nortje      

         End of over 42  (3 runs)
         JAFFNA SUPER KINGS  281/8
         (R/R:  6.69)
         Logan van Beek       8.0-0-50-0
         Anrich Nortje         1(4b)
         Brandon McMullen     72(69b 6X4 2X6)  

42.1  Croospulle to McMullen, one run, The misfield by Beek allows yet another run
42.2  Croospulle to Nortje, no run, Lasith Croospulle is getting the ball to turn ferociously
42.3  Croospulle to Nortje, one run, Great cooperation between Anrich Nortje and Brandon McMullen   
42.4  Croospulle to McMullen, one run, That is very well run by Anrich Nortje      
42.5  Croospulle to Nortje, one run, Great cooperation between Anrich Nortje and Brandon McMullen   
42.6  Croospulle to McMullen, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
      The end to a good spell from Lasith Croospulle. He was pretty effective with three wickets under his name

         End of over 43  (4 runs)
         JAFFNA SUPER KINGS  285/8
         (R/R:  6.63)
         Lasith Croospulle    10.0-1-48-3
         Brandon McMullen     74(72b 6X4 2X6)
         Anrich Nortje         3(7b)  

43.1  Madushanka to Nortje, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
43.2  Madushanka to Nortje, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Madushanka    
43.3  Madushanka to Nortje, no run, Defensively played by Anrich Nortje
43.4  Madushanka to Nortje, no run, Anrich Nortje missed that one by a mile
43.5  Madushanka to Nortje, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
43.6  Madushanka to Nortje, no run, Anrich Nortje missed that one by a mile

         End of over 44  (0 runs)
         JAFFNA SUPER KINGS  285/8
         (R/R:  6.48)
         Dilshan Madushanka   7.0-0-29-1
         Anrich Nortje         3(13b)
         Brandon McMullen     74(72b 6X4 2X6)  

44.1  Siraj to McMullen, OUT, Bowled him! Great delivery by Siraj. McMullen didnt have a clue

         Brandon McMullen       74 (73b 6X4 2X6)
         b. Siraj

44.2  Siraj to Rajitha, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
44.3  Siraj to Rajitha, one run, The misfield by Lakshan allows yet another run
44.4  Siraj to Nortje, one run, The misfield by Gill allows yet another run
44.5  Siraj to Rajitha, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
44.6  Siraj to Rajitha, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Mohammed Siraj, giving that a wide
44.6  Siraj to Rajitha, no run, Defensively played by Kasun Rajitha

         End of over 45  (3 runs)
         JAFFNA SUPER KINGS  288/9
         (R/R:  6.40)
         Mohammed Siraj       7.0-0-66-2
         Kasun Rajitha         1(5b)
         Anrich Nortje         4(14b)  

45.1  Lakshan to Nortje, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
45.2  Lakshan to Nortje, OUT, Thick edge well taken by Chandimal

         Anrich Nortje          4 (16b)
         c. Chandimal   b. Lakshan


         End of innings (45.2 overs)
         JAFFNA SUPER KINGS  288/10 (RR:  6.35)
         Dhananjaya Lakshan    3.2-0-26-1
         Kasun Rajitha         1(5b)

Code:
JAFFNA SUPER KINGS innings

Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Fakhar Zaman        c.†Chandimal   b. Croospulle   27    28    4    0   96.4%
S Samarawickrama*   lbw            b. Siraj        56    34    8    2  164.7%
Daryl Mitchell      lbw            b. Sudeera      49    37    3    4  132.4%
Lahiru Thirimanne   c. Fernando    b. Croospulle   18    23    2    0   78.3%
Heinrich Klaasen†   lbw            b. Sudeera       0     2    0    0    0.0%
Brandon McMullen                   b. Siraj        74    73    6    2  101.4%
Janith Liyanage     c.†Chandimal   b. Croospulle   37    36    4    1  102.8%
Chris Greaves       c.†Chandimal   b. Sudeera       5    21    0    0   23.8%
Maheesh Theekshana                 b. Madushanka    0     5    0    0    0.0%
Anrich Nortje       c.†Chandimal   b. Lakshan       4    16    0    0   25.0%
Kasun Rajitha       not out                         1     5    0    0   20.0%
 
 Total:  288/10      Overs:  45.2          Run Rate:  5.76      Extras:  17   
 
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HAMBANTOTA SUPER SAINTS Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Logan van Beek        8.0      0      50      0      6.25     3      0
Dilshan Madushanka    7.0      1      29      1      4.14     0      0
Dhananjaya Lakshan    3.2      0      26      1      7.80     0      0
Mohammed Siraj        7.0      0      66      2      9.43     2      0
Lasith Croospulle    10.0      1      48      3      4.80     1      0
Dilum Sudeera        10.0      0      60      3      6.00     2      0
 
 
EXTRAS           Wides: 8      No Balls: 0      Leg Byes: 9      Byes: 0

Total: 288/10         Overs: 45.2         Run Rate: 5.76      Extras: 17
                                     -X-
 

JAFFNA SUPER KINGS Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
F Zaman       Samar'rama                                             74 (51)
D Mitchell    Samar'rama                                             26 (20)
D Mitchell    Thirimanne                                             54 (40)
H Klaasen     Thirimanne                                              0 (2)
B McMullen    Thirimanne                                             12 (16)
B McMullen    J Liyanage                                             93 (83)
B McMullen    C Greaves                                              18 (27)
B McMullen    Theekshana                                              1 (6)
B McMullen    A Nortje                                                7 (20)
K Rajitha     A Nortje                                                3 (7)


     Fall of Wickets    74/1      100/2     154/3     154/4     166/5
                        259/6     277/7     278/8     285/9     288/10   

 Total:  288/10      Overs:  45.2         Run Rate:  5.76     Extras:  17


TARGET - HAMBANTOTA NEED 289 RUNS FROM 50.0 OVERS @ 5.78 RUNS PER OVER


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Rare bad day for Mohammed Siraj meant a bag day for his whole team. Hambantota spinners
actually bowled well today but their pacers were too poor despite the pitch being
more spin conductive. Siraj picked two wickets towards the end to improve his figures but
every pacer except Dilshan Madushanka could have done better.

Jaffna will be the happier side after ending up with a total above 270. Hambantota don't have pleasant
memories at this ground so Jaffna are certainly at an advantage here. Captain Sadeera and Daryl Mitchell
put on a fantastic display of swashbuckling batting but the star of their innings was Scottish player
Brandon McMullen. He scored 74 runs.

Hambantota's top-order will need to be on top of their game if they are to ace this chase.
While Anrich Nortje's recent form has been middling, Kasun Rajitha will be a huge threat at the start.
And Theekshana-Greaves is a more threatening spin duo than Sudeera-Croospulle.
Can Ben Stokes' men register their place in the finals?


@Na Maloom Afraad || @mohsin7827
 
Captain Sadeera and Mitchell gave us perfect start and McMullen and Liyanage ensure we get to a good score after quick wickets in the middle due to which we could not finish the match as we would like to but it is a good score to defend and hope will be enough.
 
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Qualifier 1
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Venue: Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium (Dambulla)
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Code:
HAMBANTOTA SUPER SAINTS WON THE TOSS AND ELECTED TO BOWL FIRST

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1st INNINGS

Code:
0.1  Beek to Zaman, one run, That is very well run by S Samarawickrama
0.2  Beek to Samar'rama, no run, Defensively played by S Samarawickrama
0.3  Beek to Samar'rama, one run, That was a very risky single.
0.4  Beek to Zaman, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Fakhar Zaman
0.5  Beek to Zaman, one run, That was a very risky single.
0.6  Beek to Samar'rama, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Beek       

         End of over 1  (7 runs)
         JAFFNA SUPER KINGS    7/0
         (R/R:  7.00)
         Logan van Beek       1.0-0-7-0
         S Samarawickrama      1(3b)
         Fakhar Zaman          6(3b 1X4)

1.1  Madushanka to Zaman, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Fakhar Zaman
1.2  Madushanka to Zaman, one run, That is very well run by S Samarawickrama
1.3  Madushanka to Samar'rama, one run, That was a very risky single.
1.4  Madushanka to Zaman, no run, Left alone by Fakhar Zaman
1.5  Madushanka to Zaman, legbye, A lot of movement being extracted by Madushanka 
1.6  Madushanka to Samar'rama, one run, That is very well run by Fakhar Zaman    

         End of over 2  (8 runs)
         JAFFNA SUPER KINGS   15/0
         (R/R:  7.50)
         Dilshan Madushanka   1.0-0-7-0
         Fakhar Zaman         11(7b 2X4)
         S Samarawickrama      3(5b)

2.1  Lakshan to Samar'rama, three runs, Great work by Chandimal saved a certain boundary
2.2  Lakshan to Zaman, three runs, Great work by Chandimal saved a certain boundary
2.3  Lakshan to Samar'rama, legbye, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
2.4  Lakshan to Zaman, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
2.5  Lakshan to Zaman, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Lakshan    
2.6  Lakshan to Zaman, one run, That is very well run by S Samarawickrama

         End of over 3  (8 runs)
         JAFFNA SUPER KINGS   23/0
         (R/R:  7.67)
         Dhananjaya Lakshan   1.0-0-7-0
         S Samarawickrama      6(7b)
         Fakhar Zaman         15(11b 2X4)

3.1  Madushanka to Zaman, one run, One more to the total
3.2  Madushanka to Samar'rama, no run, Defensively played by S Samarawickrama
3.3  Madushanka to Samar'rama, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dinesh Chandimal
3.4  Madushanka to Samar'rama, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Madushanka 
3.5  Madushanka to Samar'rama, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got S Samarawickrama
3.6  Madushanka to Samar'rama, FOUR, Dilshan Madushanka cant belive it

         End of over 4  (9 runs)
         JAFFNA SUPER KINGS   32/0
         (R/R:  8.00)
         Dilshan Madushanka   2.0-0-16-0
         S Samarawickrama     14(12b 2X4)
         Fakhar Zaman         16(12b 2X4)

4.1  Beek to Zaman, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Logan van Beek, deserving this punishment
4.2  Beek to Zaman, no run, Fakhar Zaman was completely deceived
4.3  Beek to Zaman, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
4.3  Beek to Zaman, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
4.4  Beek to Zaman, one run, The misfield by Croospulle allows yet another run
4.5  Beek to Samar'rama, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Beek       
4.6  Beek to Samar'rama, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 5  (6 runs)
         JAFFNA SUPER KINGS   38/0
         (R/R:  7.60)
         Logan van Beek       2.0-0-13-0
         S Samarawickrama     14(14b 2X4)
         Fakhar Zaman         21(17b 3X4)

5.1  Siraj to Zaman, one run, The misfield by Siraj allows yet another run
5.2  Siraj to Samar'rama, two runs,
5.3  Siraj to Samar'rama, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by S Samarawickrama
5.4  Siraj to Samar'rama, SIX, Display of Raw power and brutality by S Samarawickrama
5.5  Siraj to Samar'rama, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by S Samarawickrama
5.6  Siraj to Samar'rama, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Siraj      

         End of over 6  (17 runs)
         JAFFNA SUPER KINGS   55/0
         (R/R:  9.17)
         Mohammed Siraj       1.0-0-17-0
         S Samarawickrama     30(19b 4X4 1X6)
         Fakhar Zaman         22(18b 3X4)

6.1  Madushanka to Zaman, one run, That was a very risky single.
6.2  Madushanka to Samar'rama, no run, S Samarawickrama missed that one by a mile
6.3  Madushanka to Samar'rama, one run, That was a very risky single.
6.4  Madushanka to Zaman, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Fakhar Zaman
6.5  Madushanka to Zaman, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
6.6  Madushanka to Zaman, no run, Defensively played by Fakhar Zaman

         End of over 7  (6 runs)
         JAFFNA SUPER KINGS   61/0
         (R/R:  8.71)
         Dilshan Madushanka   3.0-0-22-0
         Fakhar Zaman         27(22b 4X4)
         S Samarawickrama     31(21b 4X4 1X6)

7.1  Beek to Samar'rama, SIX, What a wonderful player S Samarawickrama is
7.2  Beek to Samar'rama, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
7.3  Beek to Samar'rama, one run, One more to the total
7.4  Beek to Zaman, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
7.5  Beek to Zaman, wide, Logan van Beek bowling a very wayward one
7.5  Beek to Zaman, legbye, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
7.6  Beek to Samar'rama, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by S Samarawickrama

         End of over 8  (13 runs)
         JAFFNA SUPER KINGS   74/0
         (R/R:  9.25)
         Logan van Beek       3.0-0-25-0
         S Samarawickrama     42(25b 5X4 2X6)
         Fakhar Zaman         27(25b 4X4)

8.1  Croospulle to Zaman, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
8.2  Croospulle to Zaman, no run, Lasith Croospulle is getting the ball to turn ferociously
8.3  Croospulle to Zaman, OUT, Dinesh Chandimal takes an easy catch to dismiss Fakhar Zaman

         Fakhar Zaman           27 (28b 4X4)
         c. Chandimal   b. Croospulle

8.4  Croospulle to Mitchell, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
8.5  Croospulle to Mitchell, no run, Lasith Croospulle is getting the ball to turn ferociously
8.6  Croospulle to Mitchell, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 9  (1 runs)
         JAFFNA SUPER KINGS   75/1
         (R/R:  8.33)
         Lasith Croospulle    1.0-0-1-1
         S Samarawickrama     42(25b 5X4 2X6)
         Daryl Mitchell        1(3b)

9.1  Siraj to Mitchell, one run, Great cooperation between Daryl Mitchell and S Samarawickrama
9.2  Siraj to Samar'rama, no run, S Samarawickrama missed that one by a mile
9.3  Siraj to Samar'rama, no run, Defensively played by S Samarawickrama
9.4  Siraj to Samar'rama, one run, That is very well run by Daryl Mitchell  
9.5  Siraj to Mitchell, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Mohammed Siraj, deserving this punishment
9.6  Siraj to Mitchell, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!

         End of over 10  (12 runs)
         JAFFNA SUPER KINGS   87/1
         (R/R:  8.70)
         Mohammed Siraj       2.0-0-29-0
         Daryl Mitchell       12(6b 1X4 1X6)
         S Samarawickrama     43(28b 5X4 2X6)
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This is not the kind of bowling you would expect from table-toppers Hambantota.
Jaffna's captain Sadeera Samarawickrama makes full use of the first powerplay by playing
his full range of strokes. He is already on 43 off just 28 balls.

Hambantota's main man, Mohammed Siraj, has been neutralised early by Jaffna.
He has given 29 runs in his first 2 overs!!! Only loss for Jaffna was Fakhar Zaman for 27.

Code:
10.1  Sudeera to Samar'rama, one run, Great cooperation between S Samarawickrama and Daryl Mitchell  
10.2  Sudeera to Mitchell, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
10.3  Sudeera to Mitchell, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
10.4  Sudeera to Mitchell, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
10.5  Sudeera to Mitchell, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
10.6  Sudeera to Mitchell, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 11  (1 runs)
         JAFFNA SUPER KINGS   88/1
         (R/R:  8.00)
         Dilum Sudeera        1.0-0-1-0
         Daryl Mitchell       12(11b 1X4 1X6)
         S Samarawickrama     44(29b 5X4 2X6)

11.1  Siraj to Samar'rama, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Mohammed Siraj, deserving this punishment
11.2  Siraj to Samar'rama, FOUR, Mohammed Siraj cant belive it
      The crowd cheers for S Samarawickrama's fifty
11.3  Siraj to Samar'rama, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Mohammed Siraj, deserving this punishment
11.4  Siraj to Samar'rama, no run, Defensively played by S Samarawickrama
11.5  Siraj to Samar'rama, OUT, That didnt look so convincing but the umpire has no doubt, out LBW

         S Samarawickrama       56 (34b 8X4 2X6)
         lbw            b. Siraj

11.6  Siraj to Thirimanne, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 12  (12 runs)
         JAFFNA SUPER KINGS  100/2
         (R/R:  8.33)
         Mohammed Siraj       3.0-0-41-1
         Lahiru Thirimanne     0(1b)
         Daryl Mitchell       12(11b 1X4 1X6)

12.1  Sudeera to Mitchell, SIX, What a six!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
12.2  Sudeera to Mitchell, no run, Left alone by Daryl Mitchell
12.3  Sudeera to Mitchell, one run, Great cooperation between Daryl Mitchell and Lahiru Thirimanne
12.4  Sudeera to Thirimanne, no run, Lahiru Thirimanne was completely deceived
12.5  Sudeera to Thirimanne, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
12.6  Sudeera to Thirimanne, no run, Dilum Sudeera is getting the ball to turn ferociously

         End of over 13  (7 runs)
         JAFFNA SUPER KINGS  107/2
         (R/R:  8.23)
         Dilum Sudeera        2.0-0-8-0
         Lahiru Thirimanne     0(4b)
         Daryl Mitchell       19(14b 1X4 2X6)

13.1  Siraj to Mitchell, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Siraj      
13.2  Siraj to Mitchell, SIX, What a wonderful player Daryl Mitchell is
13.3  Siraj to Mitchell, one run, One more to the total
13.4  Siraj to Thirimanne, no run, Lahiru Thirimanne was completely deceived
13.5  Siraj to Thirimanne, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
13.6  Siraj to Thirimanne, legbye, Left alone by Lahiru Thirimanne

         End of over 14  (8 runs)
         JAFFNA SUPER KINGS  115/2
         (R/R:  8.21)
         Mohammed Siraj       4.0-0-48-1
         Daryl Mitchell       26(17b 1X4 3X6)
         Lahiru Thirimanne     0(7b)

14.1  Sudeera to Thirimanne, one run, One more to the total
14.2  Sudeera to Mitchell, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
14.3  Sudeera to Mitchell, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Daryl Mitchell
14.4  Sudeera to Mitchell, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
14.5  Sudeera to Mitchell, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Daryl Mitchell
14.6  Sudeera to Mitchell, one run, Great cooperation between Daryl Mitchell and Lahiru Thirimanne

         End of over 15  (10 runs)
         JAFFNA SUPER KINGS  125/2
         (R/R:  8.33)
         Dilum Sudeera        3.0-0-18-0
         Lahiru Thirimanne     1(8b)
         Daryl Mitchell       35(22b 3X4 3X6)

15.1  Lakshan to Mitchell, one run, That is very well run by Lahiru Thirimanne
15.2  Lakshan to Thirimanne, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Dhananjaya Lakshan, deserving this punishment
15.3  Lakshan to Thirimanne, one run, The misfield by Sudeera allows yet another run
15.4  Lakshan to Mitchell, SIX, Display of Raw power and brutality by Daryl Mitchell
15.5  Lakshan to Mitchell, no run, Left alone by Daryl Mitchell
15.6  Lakshan to Mitchell, no run, Daryl Mitchell missed that one by a mile

         End of over 16  (12 runs)
         JAFFNA SUPER KINGS  137/2
         (R/R:  8.56)
         Dhananjaya Lakshan   2.0-0-19-0
         Daryl Mitchell       42(26b 3X4 4X6)
         Lahiru Thirimanne     6(10b 1X4)

16.1  Beek to Thirimanne, three runs, Great work by Chandimal saved a certain boundary
16.2  Beek to Mitchell, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
16.3  Beek to Mitchell, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
16.4  Beek to Mitchell, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
16.5  Beek to Mitchell, two runs, Overthrow by Dussen instead of 1 they get 2
16.6  Beek to Mitchell, legbye, Daryl Mitchell missed that one by a mile

         End of over 17  (6 runs)
         JAFFNA SUPER KINGS  143/2
         (R/R:  8.41)
         Logan van Beek       4.0-0-30-0
         Lahiru Thirimanne     9(11b 1X4)
         Daryl Mitchell       44(31b 3X4 4X6)

17.1  Siraj to Mitchell, no run, Daryl Mitchell missed that one by a mile
17.2  Siraj to Mitchell, one run, The misfield by Lakshan allows yet another run
17.3  Siraj to Thirimanne, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Lahiru Thirimanne
17.4  Siraj to Thirimanne, one run, Great cooperation between Lahiru Thirimanne and Daryl Mitchell  
17.5  Siraj to Mitchell, no run, Defensively played by Daryl Mitchell
17.6  Siraj to Mitchell, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 18  (7 runs)
         JAFFNA SUPER KINGS  150/2
         (R/R:  8.33)
         Mohammed Siraj       5.0-0-55-1
         Lahiru Thirimanne    14(13b 2X4)
         Daryl Mitchell       46(35b 3X4 4X6)

18.1  Sudeera to Mitchell, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
18.2  Sudeera to Thirimanne, one run, Great cooperation between Lahiru Thirimanne and Daryl Mitchell  
18.3  Sudeera to Mitchell, OUT, Thats plumb in front of the wicket

         Daryl Mitchell         49 (37b 3X4 4X6)
         lbw            b. Sudeera

18.4  Sudeera to Klaasen, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
18.5  Sudeera to Klaasen, OUT, Thats plumb in front of the wicket, out for a duck

         Heinrich Klaasen       0 (2b)
         lbw            b. Sudeera

18.6  Sudeera to McMullen, no run, Defensively played by Brandon McMullen

         End of over 19  (4 runs)
         JAFFNA SUPER KINGS  154/4
         (R/R:  8.11)
         Dilum Sudeera        4.0-0-22-2
         Brandon McMullen      0(1b)
         Lahiru Thirimanne    15(14b 2X4)

19.1  Croospulle to Thirimanne, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
19.2  Croospulle to Thirimanne, one run, That is very well run by Brandon McMullen
19.3  Croospulle to McMullen, legbye, Left alone by Brandon McMullen
19.4  Croospulle to Thirimanne, one run, Great cooperation between Lahiru Thirimanne and Brandon McMullen
19.5  Croospulle to McMullen, one run, Dropped! Madushanka made a big mess of that simple chance
19.6  Croospulle to Thirimanne, no run, Lasith Croospulle is getting the ball to turn ferociously

         End of over 20  (4 runs)
         JAFFNA SUPER KINGS  158/4
         (R/R:  7.90)
         Lasith Croospulle    2.0-0-4-1
         Lahiru Thirimanne    17(18b 2X4)
         Brandon McMullen      1(3b)
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Jaffna's aggresive style of batting meant that Hambantota could take quick wickets and that is
what they did by taking 3 in these 10 overs. Dilum Sudeera dismissed Daryl Mitchell and
Heinrich Klaasen in the same over.

Siraj also took out the wicket of Sadeera Samarawickrama who was threatening to
take his team to a humongous total. Hambantota are on the front foot now as
they have taken 4 wickets in just the first 20 overs.

Code:
20.1  Lakshan to McMullen, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Dhananjaya Lakshan, deserving this punishment
20.2  Lakshan to McMullen, one run, That was a very risky single.
20.3  Lakshan to Thirimanne, one run, Great cooperation between Lahiru Thirimanne and Brandon McMullen
20.4  Lakshan to McMullen, one run, That is very well run by Lahiru Thirimanne
20.5  Lakshan to Thirimanne, no run, Lahiru Thirimanne was completely deceived
20.6  Lakshan to Thirimanne, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 21  (7 runs)
         JAFFNA SUPER KINGS  165/4
         (R/R:  7.86)
         Dhananjaya Lakshan   3.0-0-26-0
         Lahiru Thirimanne    18(21b 2X4)
         Brandon McMullen      7(6b 1X4)

21.1  Croospulle to McMullen, one run, Great cooperation between Brandon McMullen and Lahiru Thirimanne
21.2  Croospulle to Thirimanne, no run, Lasith Croospulle is getting the ball to turn ferociously
21.3  Croospulle to Thirimanne, OUT, Avishka Fernando takes an easy catch to dismiss Lahiru Thirimanne

         Lahiru Thirimanne      18 (23b 2X4)
         c. Fernando    b. Croospulle

21.4  Croospulle to Liyanage, one run, Great cooperation between Janith Liyanage and Brandon McMullen
21.5  Croospulle to McMullen, FOUR, Brandon McMullen is one of the best batsmen in the world
21.6  Croospulle to McMullen, no run, Brandon McMullen missed that one by a mile

         End of over 22  (6 runs)
         JAFFNA SUPER KINGS  171/5
         (R/R:  7.77)
         Lasith Croospulle    3.0-0-10-2
         Brandon McMullen     12(9b 2X4)
         Janith Liyanage       1(1b)

22.1  Sudeera to Liyanage, one run, That is very well run by Brandon McMullen
22.2  Sudeera to McMullen, one run, That is very well run by Janith Liyanage 
22.3  Sudeera to Liyanage, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dinesh Chandimal
22.4  Sudeera to Liyanage, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dinesh Chandimal
22.5  Sudeera to Liyanage, one run, Great cooperation between Janith Liyanage and Brandon McMullen
22.6  Sudeera to McMullen, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 23  (3 runs)
         JAFFNA SUPER KINGS  174/5
         (R/R:  7.57)
         Dilum Sudeera        5.0-0-25-2
         Brandon McMullen     13(11b 2X4)
         Janith Liyanage       3(5b)

23.1  Croospulle to Liyanage, no run, Janith Liyanage missed that one by a mile
23.2  Croospulle to Liyanage, one run, That is very well run by Brandon McMullen
23.3  Croospulle to McMullen, one run, One more to the total
23.4  Croospulle to Liyanage, no run, Janith Liyanage missed that one by a mile
23.5  Croospulle to Liyanage, no run, Defensively played by Janith Liyanage
23.6  Croospulle to Liyanage, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Lasith Croospulle, deserving this punishment

         End of over 24  (6 runs)
         JAFFNA SUPER KINGS  180/5
         (R/R:  7.50)
         Lasith Croospulle    4.0-0-16-2
         Janith Liyanage       8(10b 1X4)
         Brandon McMullen     14(12b 2X4)

24.1  Siraj to McMullen, no run, Brandon McMullen was completely deceived
24.2  Siraj to McMullen, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
24.3  Siraj to Liyanage, one run, Great cooperation between Janith Liyanage and Brandon McMullen
24.4  Siraj to McMullen, one run, That was a very risky single.
24.5  Siraj to Liyanage, one run, One more to the total
24.6  Siraj to McMullen, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Mohammed Siraj, giving that a wide
24.6  Siraj to McMullen, one run, Great cooperation between Brandon McMullen and Janith Liyanage 

         End of over 25  (8 runs)
         JAFFNA SUPER KINGS  188/5
         (R/R:  7.52)
         Mohammed Siraj       6.0-0-63-1
         Janith Liyanage      10(12b 1X4)
         Brandon McMullen     19(17b 2X4)

25.1  Madushanka to McMullen, FOUR, Dilshan Madushanka cant belive it
25.2  Madushanka to McMullen, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
25.3  Madushanka to McMullen, no run, Defensively played by Brandon McMullen
25.4  Madushanka to McMullen, one run, Great cooperation between Brandon McMullen and Janith Liyanage 
25.5  Madushanka to Liyanage, no run, Defensively played by Janith Liyanage
25.6  Madushanka to Liyanage, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Madushanka 

         End of over 26  (5 runs)
         JAFFNA SUPER KINGS  193/5
         (R/R:  7.42)
         Dilshan Madushanka   4.0-0-27-0
         Janith Liyanage      10(14b 1X4)
         Brandon McMullen     24(21b 3X4)

26.1  Sudeera to McMullen, no run, Brandon McMullen missed that one by a mile
26.2  Sudeera to McMullen, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
26.3  Sudeera to McMullen, no run, Left alone by Brandon McMullen
26.4  Sudeera to McMullen, two runs, Overthrow by Gill instead of 1 they get 2
26.5  Sudeera to McMullen, one run, That is very well run by Janith Liyanage 
26.6  Sudeera to Liyanage, FOUR, Dilum Sudeera cant belive it

         End of over 27  (7 runs)
         JAFFNA SUPER KINGS  200/5
         (R/R:  7.41)
         Dilum Sudeera        6.0-0-32-2
         Janith Liyanage      14(15b 2X4)
         Brandon McMullen     27(26b 3X4)

27.1  Croospulle to McMullen, no run, Defensively played by Brandon McMullen
27.2  Croospulle to McMullen, no run, Lasith Croospulle is getting the ball to turn ferociously
27.3  Croospulle to McMullen, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Lasith Croospulle, deserving this punishment
27.4  Croospulle to McMullen, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
27.5  Croospulle to McMullen, one run, Great cooperation between Brandon McMullen and Janith Liyanage 
27.6  Croospulle to Liyanage, no run, Janith Liyanage missed that one by a mile

         End of over 28  (7 runs)
         JAFFNA SUPER KINGS  207/5
         (R/R:  7.39)
         Lasith Croospulle    5.0-0-23-2
         Janith Liyanage      14(16b 2X4)
         Brandon McMullen     34(31b 4X4)

28.1  Sudeera to McMullen, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Brandon McMullen
28.2  Sudeera to McMullen, one run, That is very well run by Janith Liyanage 
28.3  Sudeera to Liyanage, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Dilum Sudeera, deserving this punishment
28.4  Sudeera to Liyanage, no run, Janith Liyanage was completely deceived
28.5  Sudeera to Liyanage, one run, The misfield by Gill allows yet another run
28.6  Sudeera to McMullen, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 29  (11 runs)
         JAFFNA SUPER KINGS  218/5
         (R/R:  7.52)
         Dilum Sudeera        7.0-0-43-2
         Janith Liyanage      19(19b 3X4)
         Brandon McMullen     40(34b 5X4)

29.1  Croospulle to McMullen, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
29.2  Croospulle to McMullen, one run, One more to the total
29.3  Croospulle to Liyanage, no run, Lasith Croospulle is getting the ball to turn ferociously
29.4  Croospulle to Liyanage, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dinesh Chandimal
29.5  Croospulle to Liyanage, one run, One more to the total
29.6  Croospulle to McMullen, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Lasith Croospulle, giving that a wide
29.6  Croospulle to McMullen, legbye, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 30  (10 runs)
         JAFFNA SUPER KINGS  228/5
         (R/R:  7.60)
         Lasith Croospulle    6.0-0-32-2
         Janith Liyanage      20(22b 3X4)
         Brandon McMullen     47(38b 5X4 1X6)
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Lasith Croospulle picked his second wicket of the match by dismissing Lahiru Thirimanne
but Brandon McMullen and Janith Liyanage have build a solid partnership now.

Jaffna's powerful start meant that their lower-order batters have plenty of balls left
to play their natural game. Hambantota bowlers haven't been at their best today.
McMullen is nearing a fifty. How further will Jaffna go?

Code:
30.1  Beek to McMullen, one run, The misfield by Beek allows yet another run
30.2  Beek to Liyanage, no run, Janith Liyanage was completely deceived
30.3  Beek to Liyanage, one run, That was a very risky single.
30.4  Beek to McMullen, one run, The misfield by Beek allows yet another run
30.5  Beek to Liyanage, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
30.6  Beek to McMullen, one run, That is very well run by Janith Liyanage 
      Thats another fifty for Brandon McMullen

         End of over 31  (7 runs)
         JAFFNA SUPER KINGS  235/5
         (R/R:  7.58)
         Logan van Beek       5.0-0-37-0
         Janith Liyanage      24(25b 3X4)
         Brandon McMullen     50(41b 5X4 1X6)

31.1  Sudeera to McMullen, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Dilum Sudeera, giving that a wide
31.1  Sudeera to McMullen, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
31.2  Sudeera to McMullen, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
31.3  Sudeera to McMullen, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
31.4  Sudeera to Liyanage, SIX, Display of Raw power and brutality by Janith Liyanage
31.5  Sudeera to Liyanage, one run, One more to the total
31.6  Sudeera to McMullen, no run, Brandon McMullen missed that one by a mile

         End of over 32  (11 runs)
         JAFFNA SUPER KINGS  246/5
         (R/R:  7.69)
         Dilum Sudeera        8.0-0-54-2
         Brandon McMullen     53(46b 5X4 1X6)
         Janith Liyanage      31(27b 3X4 1X6)

32.1  Beek to Liyanage, one run, That was a very risky single.
32.2  Beek to McMullen, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dinesh Chandimal
32.3  Beek to McMullen, legbye, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
32.4  Beek to Liyanage, FOUR, Logan van Beek cant belive it
32.5  Beek to Liyanage, no run, Janith Liyanage was completely deceived
32.6  Beek to Liyanage, no run, Left alone by Janith Liyanage

         End of over 33  (6 runs)
         JAFFNA SUPER KINGS  252/5
         (R/R:  7.64)
         Logan van Beek       6.0-0-42-0
         Janith Liyanage      36(31b 4X4 1X6)
         Brandon McMullen     53(48b 5X4 1X6)

33.1  Croospulle to McMullen, one run, That is very well run by Janith Liyanage 
33.2  Croospulle to Liyanage, one run, That was a very risky single.
33.3  Croospulle to McMullen, no run, Lasith Croospulle is getting the ball to turn ferociously
33.4  Croospulle to McMullen, one run, That was a very risky single.
33.5  Croospulle to Liyanage, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dinesh Chandimal
33.6  Croospulle to Liyanage, no run, Left alone by Janith Liyanage

         End of over 34  (3 runs)
         JAFFNA SUPER KINGS  255/5
         (R/R:  7.50)
         Lasith Croospulle    7.0-0-35-2
         Janith Liyanage      37(34b 4X4 1X6)
         Brandon McMullen     55(51b 5X4 1X6)

34.1  Sudeera to McMullen, no run, Dilum Sudeera is getting the ball to turn ferociously
34.2  Sudeera to McMullen, no run, Brandon McMullen was completely deceived
34.3  Sudeera to McMullen, no run, Defensively played by Brandon McMullen
34.4  Sudeera to McMullen, FOUR, Dilum Sudeera cant belive it
34.5  Sudeera to McMullen, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
34.6  Sudeera to McMullen, no run, Dilum Sudeera is getting the ball to turn ferociously

         End of over 35  (4 runs)
         JAFFNA SUPER KINGS  259/5
         (R/R:  7.40)
         Dilum Sudeera        9.0-0-58-2
         Brandon McMullen     59(57b 6X4 1X6)
         Janith Liyanage      37(34b 4X4 1X6)

35.1  Croospulle to Liyanage, no run, Janith Liyanage was completely deceived
35.2  Croospulle to Liyanage, OUT, Thick edge well taken by Chandimal

         Janith Liyanage        37 (36b 4X4 1X6)
         c. Chandimal   b. Croospulle

35.3  Croospulle to Greaves, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
35.4  Croospulle to Greaves, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dinesh Chandimal
35.5  Croospulle to Greaves, no run, Chris Greaves missed that one by a mile
35.6  Croospulle to Greaves, no run, Chris Greaves was completely deceived

         End of over 36  (0 runs)
         JAFFNA SUPER KINGS  259/6
         (R/R:  7.19)
         Lasith Croospulle    8.0-0-35-3
         Chris Greaves         0(4b)
         Brandon McMullen     59(57b 6X4 1X6)

36.1  Beek to McMullen, one run, One more to the total
36.2  Beek to Greaves, one run, The misfield by Madushanka allows yet another run
36.3  Beek to McMullen, one run, That is very well run by Chris Greaves   
36.4  Beek to Greaves, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Logan van Beek, giving that a wide
36.4  Beek to Greaves, no run, Defensively played by Chris Greaves
36.5  Beek to Greaves, one run, The misfield by Beek allows yet another run
36.6  Beek to McMullen, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dinesh Chandimal

         End of over 37  (5 runs)
         JAFFNA SUPER KINGS  264/6
         (R/R:  7.14)
         Logan van Beek       7.0-0-47-0
         Brandon McMullen     61(60b 6X4 1X6)
         Chris Greaves         2(8b)

37.1  Croospulle to Greaves, no run, Chris Greaves was completely deceived
37.2  Croospulle to Greaves, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
37.3  Croospulle to McMullen, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
37.4  Croospulle to McMullen, legbye, Defensively played by Brandon McMullen
37.5  Croospulle to Greaves, no run, Left alone by Chris Greaves
37.6  Croospulle to Greaves, no run, Chris Greaves missed that one by a mile

         End of over 38  (10 runs)
         JAFFNA SUPER KINGS  274/6
         (R/R:  7.21)
         Lasith Croospulle    9.0-1-44-3
         Chris Greaves         5(12b)
         Brandon McMullen     67(62b 6X4 2X6)

38.1  Madushanka to McMullen, one run, The misfield by Fernando allows yet another run
38.2  Madushanka to Greaves, no run, Defensively played by Chris Greaves
38.3  Madushanka to Greaves, no run, Chris Greaves was completely deceived
38.4  Madushanka to Greaves, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
38.5  Madushanka to Greaves, no run, Chris Greaves was completely deceived
38.6  Madushanka to Greaves, no run, Defensively played by Chris Greaves

         End of over 39  (1 runs)
         JAFFNA SUPER KINGS  275/6
         (R/R:  7.05)
         Dilshan Madushanka   5.0-0-28-0
         Chris Greaves         5(17b)
         Brandon McMullen     68(63b 6X4 2X6)

39.1  Sudeera to McMullen, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dinesh Chandimal
39.2  Sudeera to McMullen, one run, One more to the total
39.3  Sudeera to Greaves, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
39.4  Sudeera to Greaves, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
39.4  Sudeera to Greaves, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
39.5  Sudeera to Greaves, OUT, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire gives Chris Greaves the finger

         Chris Greaves          5 (21b)
         c. Chandimal   b. Sudeera

39.6  Sudeera to Theekshana, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
      Dilum Sudeera finishes off an extremely expensive spell
. He was pretty effective with three wickets under his name

         End of over 40  (2 runs)
         JAFFNA SUPER KINGS  277/7
         (R/R:  6.93)
         Dilum Sudeera        10.0-0-60-3
         Maheesh Theekshana    0(1b)
         Brandon McMullen     69(65b 6X4 2X6)
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First fifty of the tournament for Brandon McMullen. And what a time for it to arrive!
This inning from him has taken Jaffna to a solid total and his partnership with Liyanage
has totally derailed Hambantota's plans of making their way into the game.

Sudeera dismissed Liyanage for 36, so all eyes on McMullen now to finish the innings.

Code:
40.1  Madushanka to McMullen, one run, One more to the total
40.2  Madushanka to Theekshana, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
40.3  Madushanka to Theekshana, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
40.4  Madushanka to Theekshana, no run, Defensively played by Maheesh Theekshana
40.5  Madushanka to Theekshana, OUT, That ball caught the edge and struck the stumps. Theekshana cant belive it, Quack Quack!

         Maheesh Theekshana     0 (5b)
         b. Madushanka

40.6  Madushanka to Nortje, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Madushanka 

         End of over 41  (1 runs)
         JAFFNA SUPER KINGS  278/8
         (R/R:  6.78)
         Dilshan Madushanka   6.0-0-29-1
         Anrich Nortje         0(1b)
         Brandon McMullen     70(66b 6X4 2X6)

41.1  Beek to McMullen, no run, Brandon McMullen missed that one by a mile
41.2  Beek to McMullen, one run, That is very well run by Anrich Nortje   
41.3  Beek to Nortje, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
41.4  Beek to Nortje, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
41.5  Beek to Nortje, one run, That is very well run by Brandon McMullen
41.6  Beek to McMullen, one run, Great cooperation between Brandon McMullen and Anrich Nortje   

         End of over 42  (3 runs)
         JAFFNA SUPER KINGS  281/8
         (R/R:  6.69)
         Logan van Beek       8.0-0-50-0
         Anrich Nortje         1(4b)
         Brandon McMullen     72(69b 6X4 2X6)

42.1  Croospulle to McMullen, one run, The misfield by Beek allows yet another run
42.2  Croospulle to Nortje, no run, Lasith Croospulle is getting the ball to turn ferociously
42.3  Croospulle to Nortje, one run, Great cooperation between Anrich Nortje and Brandon McMullen
42.4  Croospulle to McMullen, one run, That is very well run by Anrich Nortje   
42.5  Croospulle to Nortje, one run, Great cooperation between Anrich Nortje and Brandon McMullen
42.6  Croospulle to McMullen, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
      The end to a good spell from Lasith Croospulle. He was pretty effective with three wickets under his name

         End of over 43  (4 runs)
         JAFFNA SUPER KINGS  285/8
         (R/R:  6.63)
         Lasith Croospulle    10.0-1-48-3
         Brandon McMullen     74(72b 6X4 2X6)
         Anrich Nortje         3(7b)

43.1  Madushanka to Nortje, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
43.2  Madushanka to Nortje, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Madushanka 
43.3  Madushanka to Nortje, no run, Defensively played by Anrich Nortje
43.4  Madushanka to Nortje, no run, Anrich Nortje missed that one by a mile
43.5  Madushanka to Nortje, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
43.6  Madushanka to Nortje, no run, Anrich Nortje missed that one by a mile

         End of over 44  (0 runs)
         JAFFNA SUPER KINGS  285/8
         (R/R:  6.48)
         Dilshan Madushanka   7.0-0-29-1
         Anrich Nortje         3(13b)
         Brandon McMullen     74(72b 6X4 2X6)

44.1  Siraj to McMullen, OUT, Bowled him! Great delivery by Siraj. McMullen didnt have a clue

         Brandon McMullen       74 (73b 6X4 2X6)
         b. Siraj

44.2  Siraj to Rajitha, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
44.3  Siraj to Rajitha, one run, The misfield by Lakshan allows yet another run
44.4  Siraj to Nortje, one run, The misfield by Gill allows yet another run
44.5  Siraj to Rajitha, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
44.6  Siraj to Rajitha, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Mohammed Siraj, giving that a wide
44.6  Siraj to Rajitha, no run, Defensively played by Kasun Rajitha

         End of over 45  (3 runs)
         JAFFNA SUPER KINGS  288/9
         (R/R:  6.40)
         Mohammed Siraj       7.0-0-66-2
         Kasun Rajitha         1(5b)
         Anrich Nortje         4(14b)

45.1  Lakshan to Nortje, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
45.2  Lakshan to Nortje, OUT, Thick edge well taken by Chandimal

         Anrich Nortje          4 (16b)
         c. Chandimal   b. Lakshan


         End of innings (45.2 overs)
         JAFFNA SUPER KINGS  288/10 (RR:  6.35)
         Dhananjaya Lakshan    3.2-0-26-1
         Kasun Rajitha         1(5b)

Code:
JAFFNA SUPER KINGS innings

Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Fakhar Zaman        c.†Chandimal   b. Croospulle   27    28    4    0   96.4%
S Samarawickrama*   lbw            b. Siraj        56    34    8    2  164.7%
Daryl Mitchell      lbw            b. Sudeera      49    37    3    4  132.4%
Lahiru Thirimanne   c. Fernando    b. Croospulle   18    23    2    0   78.3%
Heinrich Klaasen†   lbw            b. Sudeera       0     2    0    0    0.0%
Brandon McMullen                   b. Siraj        74    73    6    2  101.4%
Janith Liyanage     c.†Chandimal   b. Croospulle   37    36    4    1  102.8%
Chris Greaves       c.†Chandimal   b. Sudeera       5    21    0    0   23.8%
Maheesh Theekshana                 b. Madushanka    0     5    0    0    0.0%
Anrich Nortje       c.†Chandimal   b. Lakshan       4    16    0    0   25.0%
Kasun Rajitha       not out                         1     5    0    0   20.0%
 
 Total:  288/10      Overs:  45.2          Run Rate:  5.76      Extras:  17
 
                                     -X-

HAMBANTOTA SUPER SAINTS Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Logan van Beek        8.0      0      50      0      6.25     3      0
Dilshan Madushanka    7.0      1      29      1      4.14     0      0
Dhananjaya Lakshan    3.2      0      26      1      7.80     0      0
Mohammed Siraj        7.0      0      66      2      9.43     2      0
Lasith Croospulle    10.0      1      48      3      4.80     1      0
Dilum Sudeera        10.0      0      60      3      6.00     2      0
 
 
EXTRAS           Wides: 8      No Balls: 0      Leg Byes: 9      Byes: 0

Total: 288/10         Overs: 45.2         Run Rate: 5.76      Extras: 17
                                     -X-
 

JAFFNA SUPER KINGS Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
F Zaman       Samar'rama                                             74 (51)
D Mitchell    Samar'rama                                             26 (20)
D Mitchell    Thirimanne                                             54 (40)
H Klaasen     Thirimanne                                              0 (2)
B McMullen    Thirimanne                                             12 (16)
B McMullen    J Liyanage                                             93 (83)
B McMullen    C Greaves                                              18 (27)
B McMullen    Theekshana                                              1 (6)
B McMullen    A Nortje                                                7 (20)
K Rajitha     A Nortje                                                3 (7)


     Fall of Wickets    74/1      100/2     154/3     154/4     166/5
                        259/6     277/7     278/8     285/9     288/10

 Total:  288/10      Overs:  45.2         Run Rate:  5.76     Extras:  17


TARGET - HAMBANTOTA NEED 289 RUNS FROM 50.0 OVERS @ 5.78 RUNS PER OVER


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Rare bad day for Mohammed Siraj meant a bag day for his whole team. Hambantota spinners
actually bowled well today but their pacers were too poor despite the pitch being
more spin conductive. Siraj picked two wickets towards the end to improve his figures but
every pacer except Dilshan Madushanka could have done better.

Jaffna will be the happier side after ending up with a total above 270. Hambantota don't have pleasant
memories at this ground so Jaffna are certainly at an advantage here. Captain Sadeera and Daryl Mitchell
put on a fantastic display of swashbuckling batting but the star of their innings was Scottish player
Brandon McMullen. He scored 74 runs.

Hambantota's top-order will need to be on top of their game if they are to ace this chase.
While Anrich Nortje's recent form has been middling, Kasun Rajitha will be a huge threat at the start.
And Theekshana-Greaves is a more threatening spin duo than Sudeera-Croospulle.
Can Ben Stokes' men register their place in the finals?



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2nd INNINGS

Code:
0.1  Nortje to Fernando, one run, That was a very risky single.
0.2  Nortje to Gill, one run, That is very well run by Avishka Fernando  
0.3  Nortje to Fernando, no run, Avishka Fernando was completely deceived
0.4  Nortje to Fernando, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
0.5  Nortje to Fernando, one run, One more to the total
0.6  Nortje to Gill, no run, Shubman Gill was completely deceived

         End of over 1  (5 runs)
         HAMBANTOTA SAINTS     5/0
         (R/R:  5.00   R/R Req:  5.80)
         Anrich Nortje        1.0-0-5-0
         Shubman Gill          1(2b)
         Avishka Fernando      4(4b) 

1.1  Rajitha to Fernando, no run, Avishka Fernando missed that one by a mile
1.2  Rajitha to Fernando, OUT, Thick edge well taken by Klaasen

         Avishka Fernando       4 (6b)
         c. Klaasen     b. Rajitha

1.3  Rajitha to Dussen, no run, R van der Dussen missed that one by a mile
1.4  Rajitha to Dussen, one run, That was a very risky single.
1.5  Rajitha to Gill, no run, Shubman Gill missed that one by a mile
1.6  Rajitha to Gill, three runs, Excellent running 3 more

         End of over 2  (4 runs)
         HAMBANTOTA SAINTS     9/1
         (R/R:  4.50   R/R Req:  5.83)
         Kasun Rajitha        1.0-0-4-1
         R van der Dussen      1(2b)
         Shubman Gill          4(4b) 

2.1  Nortje to Gill, one run, That is very well run by R van der Dussen  
2.2  Nortje to Dussen, no run, R van der Dussen missed that one by a mile
2.3  Nortje to Dussen, one run, That was a very risky single.
2.4  Nortje to Gill, no run, Shubman Gill was completely deceived
2.5  Nortje to Gill, no run, Left alone by Shubman Gill
2.6  Nortje to Gill, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Anrich Nortje, deserving this punishment

         End of over 3  (6 runs)
         HAMBANTOTA SAINTS    15/1
         (R/R:  5.00   R/R Req:  5.83)
         Anrich Nortje        2.0-0-11-0
         Shubman Gill          9(8b 1X4)
         R van der Dussen      2(4b) 

3.1  Rajitha to Dussen, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
3.2  Rajitha to Dussen, FOUR, Kasun Rajitha cant belive it
3.3  Rajitha to Dussen, one run, The misfield by McMullen allows yet another run
3.4  Rajitha to Gill, one run, The misfield by Rajitha allows yet another run
3.5  Rajitha to Dussen, FOUR, R van der Dussen is one of the best batsmen in the world
3.6  Rajitha to Dussen, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 4  (11 runs)
         HAMBANTOTA SAINTS    26/1
         (R/R:  6.50   R/R Req:  5.72)
         Kasun Rajitha        2.0-0-15-1
         Shubman Gill         10(9b 1X4)
         R van der Dussen     12(9b 2X4) 

4.1  Nortje to Dussen, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
4.2  Nortje to Dussen, one run, One more to the total
4.3  Nortje to Gill, one run, The misfield by Mitchell allows yet another run
4.4  Nortje to Dussen, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Nortje       
4.5  Nortje to Dussen, one run, That was a very risky single.
4.6  Nortje to Gill, one run, Great cooperation between Shubman Gill and R van der Dussen  

         End of over 5  (4 runs)
         HAMBANTOTA SAINTS    30/1
         (R/R:  6.00   R/R Req:  5.76)
         Anrich Nortje        3.0-0-15-0
         R van der Dussen     14(13b 2X4)
         Shubman Gill         12(11b 1X4) 

5.1  McMullen to Gill, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
5.2  McMullen to Gill, one run, Great cooperation between Shubman Gill and R van der Dussen  
5.3  McMullen to Dussen, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Heinrich Klaasen  
5.4  McMullen to Dussen, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
5.5  McMullen to Dussen, one run, That is very well run by Shubman Gill      
5.6  McMullen to Gill, no run, Shubman Gill was completely deceived

         End of over 6  (8 runs)
         HAMBANTOTA SAINTS    38/1
         (R/R:  6.33   R/R Req:  5.70)
         Brandon McMullen     1.0-0-8-0
         Shubman Gill         19(14b 1X4 1X6)
         R van der Dussen     15(16b 2X4) 

6.1  Liyanage to Dussen, no run, R van der Dussen missed that one by a mile
6.2  Liyanage to Dussen, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by R van der Dussen
6.3  Liyanage to Dussen, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Heinrich Klaasen  
6.4  Liyanage to Dussen, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got R van der Dussen
6.5  Liyanage to Dussen, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by R van der Dussen
6.6  Liyanage to Dussen, FOUR, Janith Liyanage cant belive it

         End of over 7  (16 runs)
         HAMBANTOTA SAINTS    54/1
         (R/R:  7.71   R/R Req:  5.47)
         Janith Liyanage      1.0-0-16-0
         R van der Dussen     31(22b 6X4)
         Shubman Gill         19(14b 1X4 1X6) 

7.1  McMullen to Gill, one run, Great cooperation between Shubman Gill and R van der Dussen  
7.2  McMullen to Dussen, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by McMullen     
7.3  McMullen to Dussen, one run, The misfield by Klaasen allows yet another run
7.4  McMullen to Gill, two runs, Overthrow by McMullen instead of 1 they get 2
7.5  McMullen to Gill, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by McMullen     
7.6  McMullen to Gill, no run, Shubman Gill missed that one by a mile

         End of over 8  (4 runs)
         HAMBANTOTA SAINTS    58/1
         (R/R:  7.25   R/R Req:  5.50)
         Brandon McMullen     2.0-0-12-0
         Shubman Gill         22(18b 1X4 1X6)
         R van der Dussen     32(24b 6X4) 

8.1  Liyanage to Dussen, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
8.2  Liyanage to Dussen, one run, That is very well run by Shubman Gill      
8.3  Liyanage to Gill, one run, That is very well run by R van der Dussen  
8.4  Liyanage to Dussen, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by R van der Dussen
8.5  Liyanage to Dussen, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got R van der Dussen
8.6  Liyanage to Dussen, one run, Great cooperation between R van der Dussen and Shubman Gill      

         End of over 9  (11 runs)
         HAMBANTOTA SAINTS    69/1
         (R/R:  7.67   R/R Req:  5.37)
         Janith Liyanage      2.0-0-27-0
         Shubman Gill         23(19b 1X4 1X6)
         R van der Dussen     42(29b 8X4) 

9.1  Theekshana to Dussen, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
9.2  Theekshana to Dussen, one run, The misfield by Thirimanne allows yet another run
9.3  Theekshana to Gill, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
9.4  Theekshana to Gill, one run, The misfield by McMullen allows yet another run
9.5  Theekshana to Dussen, OUT, Thats plumb in front of the wicket

         R van der Dussen       49 (32b 8X4 1X6)
         lbw            b. Theekshana

9.6  Theekshana to Chandimal, no run, Dinesh Chandimal was completely deceived

         End of over 10  (10 runs)
         HAMBANTOTA SAINTS    79/2
         (R/R:  7.90   R/R Req:  5.25)
         Maheesh Theekshana   1.0-0-10-1
         Dinesh Chandimal      0(1b)
         Shubman Gill         26(21b 1X4 1X6)
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Hambantota won't back down easily. Rassie van der Dussen missed his fifty
but gave his team a positive start in the first 10 overs. Shubman Gill is looking
in good nick.

Avishka Fernando was dismissed for 4 by Rajitha but Hambantota didn't let that
disappointment affect their gameplan. Theekshana gave Jaffna slight relief by taking
out the well-set protea.

Code:
10.1  Rajitha to Gill, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
10.2  Rajitha to Gill, no run, Defensively played by Shubman Gill
10.3  Rajitha to Gill, no run, Shubman Gill was completely deceived
10.4  Rajitha to Gill, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Heinrich Klaasen  
10.5  Rajitha to Gill, no run, Left alone by Shubman Gill
10.6  Rajitha to Gill, one run, Great cooperation between Shubman Gill and Dinesh Chandimal  

         End of over 11  (1 runs)
         HAMBANTOTA SAINTS    80/2
         (R/R:  7.27   R/R Req:  5.36)
         Kasun Rajitha        3.0-0-16-1
         Dinesh Chandimal      0(1b)
         Shubman Gill         27(27b 1X4 1X6) 

11.1  Theekshana to Gill, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Shubman Gill
11.2  Theekshana to Gill, one run, The misfield by Rajitha allows yet another run
11.3  Theekshana to Chandimal, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
11.4  Theekshana to Chandimal, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
11.5  Theekshana to Chandimal, one run, One more to the total
11.6  Theekshana to Gill, no run, Left alone by Shubman Gill

         End of over 12  (6 runs)
         HAMBANTOTA SAINTS    86/2
         (R/R:  7.17   R/R Req:  5.34)
         Maheesh Theekshana   2.0-0-16-1
         Shubman Gill         32(30b 2X4 1X6)
         Dinesh Chandimal      1(4b) 

12.1  Greaves to Chandimal, one run, The misfield by Liyanage allows yet another run
12.2  Greaves to Gill, no run, Defensively played by Shubman Gill
12.3  Greaves to Gill, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Chris Greaves, giving that a wide
12.3  Greaves to Gill, no run, Chris Greaves is getting the ball to turn ferociously
12.4  Greaves to Gill, no run, Defensively played by Shubman Gill
12.5  Greaves to Gill, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Shubman Gill
12.6  Greaves to Gill, two runs,

         End of over 13  (8 runs)
         HAMBANTOTA SAINTS    94/2
         (R/R:  7.23   R/R Req:  5.27)
         Chris Greaves        1.0-0-8-0
         Shubman Gill         38(36b 3X4 1X6)
         Dinesh Chandimal      2(5b) 

13.1  Theekshana to Chandimal, no run, Defensively played by Dinesh Chandimal
13.2  Theekshana to Chandimal, OUT, That didnt look so convincing but the umpire has no doubt, out LBW

         Dinesh Chandimal       2 (7b)
         lbw            b. Theekshana

13.3  Theekshana to Stokes, no run, Ben Stokes was completely deceived
13.4  Theekshana to Stokes, no run, Ben Stokes missed that one by a mile
13.5  Theekshana to Stokes, one run, One more to the total
13.6  Theekshana to Gill, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Shubman Gill

         End of over 14  (5 runs)
         HAMBANTOTA SAINTS    99/3
         (R/R:  7.07   R/R Req:  5.28)
         Maheesh Theekshana   3.0-0-21-2
         Shubman Gill         42(37b 4X4 1X6)
         Ben Stokes            1(3b) 

14.1  Greaves to Stokes, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Heinrich Klaasen  
14.2  Greaves to Stokes, no run, Left alone by Ben Stokes
14.3  Greaves to Stokes, no run, Defensively played by Ben Stokes
14.4  Greaves to Stokes, no run, Ben Stokes was completely deceived
14.5  Greaves to Stokes, one run, That was a very risky single.
14.6  Greaves to Gill, no run, Shubman Gill missed that one by a mile

         End of over 15  (1 runs)
         HAMBANTOTA SAINTS   100/3
         (R/R:  6.67   R/R Req:  5.40)
         Chris Greaves        2.0-0-9-0
         Shubman Gill         42(38b 4X4 1X6)
         Ben Stokes            2(8b) 

15.1  Theekshana to Stokes, no run, Maheesh Theekshana is getting the ball to turn ferociously
15.2  Theekshana to Stokes, FOUR, Maheesh Theekshana cant belive it
15.3  Theekshana to Stokes, no run, Ben Stokes was completely deceived
15.4  Theekshana to Stokes, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
15.5  Theekshana to Stokes, no run, Ben Stokes missed that one by a mile
15.6  Theekshana to Stokes, FOUR, Maheesh Theekshana cant belive it

         End of over 16  (8 runs)
         HAMBANTOTA SAINTS   108/3
         (R/R:  6.75   R/R Req:  5.32)
         Maheesh Theekshana   4.0-0-29-2
         Ben Stokes           10(14b 2X4)
         Shubman Gill         42(38b 4X4 1X6) 

16.1  Greaves to Gill, one run, The misfield by Zaman allows yet another run
16.2  Greaves to Stokes, no run, Ben Stokes missed that one by a mile
16.3  Greaves to Stokes, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
16.4  Greaves to Stokes, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
16.5  Greaves to Stokes, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
16.6  Greaves to Stokes, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Heinrich Klaasen  

         End of over 17  (1 runs)
         HAMBANTOTA SAINTS   109/3
         (R/R:  6.41   R/R Req:  5.45)
         Chris Greaves        3.0-0-10-0
         Ben Stokes           10(19b 2X4)
         Shubman Gill         43(39b 4X4 1X6) 

17.1  Rajitha to Gill, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
17.2  Rajitha to Gill, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
17.3  Rajitha to Gill, one run, One more to the total
17.4  Rajitha to Stokes, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Rajitha      
17.5  Rajitha to Stokes, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
17.6  Rajitha to Stokes, one run, That is very well run by Shubman Gill      

         End of over 18  (4 runs)
         HAMBANTOTA SAINTS   113/3
         (R/R:  6.28   R/R Req:  5.50)
         Kasun Rajitha        4.0-0-20-1
         Shubman Gill         46(42b 4X4 1X6)
         Ben Stokes           11(22b 2X4) 

18.1  Theekshana to Stokes, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
18.2  Theekshana to Stokes, one run, Great cooperation between Ben Stokes and Shubman Gill      
18.3  Theekshana to Gill, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
18.4  Theekshana to Gill, FOUR, Shubman Gill is one of the best batsmen in the world
      Fifty for Shubman Gill      
18.5  Theekshana to Gill, no run, Maheesh Theekshana is getting the ball to turn ferociously
18.6  Theekshana to Gill, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 19  (6 runs)
         HAMBANTOTA SAINTS   119/3
         (R/R:  6.26   R/R Req:  5.48)
         Maheesh Theekshana   5.0-0-35-2
         Ben Stokes           12(24b 2X4)
         Shubman Gill         51(46b 5X4 1X6) 

19.1  Nortje to Gill, no run, Defensively played by Shubman Gill
19.2  Nortje to Gill, one run, That is very well run by Ben Stokes        
19.3  Nortje to Stokes, one run, Great cooperation between Ben Stokes and Shubman Gill      
19.4  Nortje to Gill, legbye, Shubman Gill was completely deceived
19.5  Nortje to Stokes, no run, Left alone by Ben Stokes
19.6  Nortje to Stokes, one run, That is very well run by Shubman Gill      

         End of over 20  (4 runs)
         HAMBANTOTA SAINTS   123/3
         (R/R:  6.15   R/R Req:  5.53)
         Anrich Nortje        4.0-0-18-0
         Shubman Gill         52(49b 5X4 1X6)
         Ben Stokes           14(27b 2X4)
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Shubman Gill reaches his fifty but Jaffna are still ahead. Maheesh Theekshana picked his
2nd wicket in the form of Dinesh Chandimal. Stokes has been batting quite conservatively.
Not what Hambantota would have expected from him.

Next 10 overs would be very crucial for both teams' fate.

Code:
20.1  Greaves to Stokes, no run, Chris Greaves is getting the ball to turn ferociously
20.2  Greaves to Stokes, one run, The misfield by Greaves allows yet another run
20.3  Greaves to Gill, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
20.4  Greaves to Gill, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
20.5  Greaves to Gill, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Heinrich Klaasen  
20.6  Greaves to Gill, no run, Defensively played by Shubman Gill

         End of over 21  (1 runs)
         HAMBANTOTA SAINTS   124/3
         (R/R:  5.90   R/R Req:  5.69)
         Chris Greaves        4.0-0-11-0
         Shubman Gill         52(53b 5X4 1X6)
         Ben Stokes           15(29b 2X4) 

21.1  Nortje to Stokes, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Ben Stokes
21.2  Nortje to Stokes, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
21.3  Nortje to Gill, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
21.4  Nortje to Gill, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Shubman Gill
21.5  Nortje to Gill, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
21.6  Nortje to Gill, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 22  (12 runs)
         HAMBANTOTA SAINTS   136/3
         (R/R:  6.18   R/R Req:  5.46)
         Anrich Nortje        5.0-0-30-0
         Ben Stokes           22(31b 3X4)
         Shubman Gill         57(57b 6X4 1X6) 

22.1  Theekshana to Gill, no run, Maheesh Theekshana is getting the ball to turn ferociously
22.2  Theekshana to Gill, no run, Maheesh Theekshana is getting the ball to turn ferociously
22.3  Theekshana to Gill, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
22.4  Theekshana to Gill, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
22.5  Theekshana to Gill, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Maheesh Theekshana, giving that a wide
22.5  Theekshana to Gill, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Shubman Gill
22.6  Theekshana to Gill, no run, Shubman Gill was completely deceived

         End of over 23  (5 runs)
         HAMBANTOTA SAINTS   141/3
         (R/R:  6.13   R/R Req:  5.48)
         Maheesh Theekshana   6.0-0-40-2
         Shubman Gill         61(64b 7X4 1X6)
         Ben Stokes           22(31b 3X4) 

23.1  Greaves to Stokes, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
23.2  Greaves to Gill, two runs, Overthrow by Mitchell instead of 1 they get 2
23.3  Greaves to Gill, two runs, Overthrow by Theekshana instead of 1 they get 2
23.4  Greaves to Gill, one run, That was a very risky single.
23.5  Greaves to Stokes, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
23.6  Greaves to Stokes, no run, Left alone by Ben Stokes

         End of over 24  (8 runs)
         HAMBANTOTA SAINTS   149/3
         (R/R:  6.21   R/R Req:  5.38)
         Chris Greaves        5.0-0-19-0
         Ben Stokes           25(34b 3X4)
         Shubman Gill         66(67b 7X4 1X6) 

24.1  Liyanage to Gill, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Liyanage     
24.2  Liyanage to Gill, one run, One more to the total
24.3  Liyanage to Stokes, one run, The misfield by Mitchell allows yet another run
24.4  Liyanage to Gill, no run, Left alone by Shubman Gill
24.5  Liyanage to Gill, one run, That is very well run by Ben Stokes        
24.6  Liyanage to Stokes, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem

         End of over 25  (5 runs)
         HAMBANTOTA SAINTS   154/3
         (R/R:  6.16   R/R Req:  5.40)
         Janith Liyanage      3.0-0-32-0
         Ben Stokes           28(36b 3X4)
         Shubman Gill         68(71b 7X4 1X6) 

25.1  Theekshana to Gill, no run, Left alone by Shubman Gill
25.2  Theekshana to Gill, no run, Defensively played by Shubman Gill
25.3  Theekshana to Gill, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
25.4  Theekshana to Gill, one run, The misfield by Thirimanne allows yet another run
25.5  Theekshana to Stokes, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
25.6  Theekshana to Stokes, one run, The misfield by McMullen allows yet another run

         End of over 26  (2 runs)
         HAMBANTOTA SAINTS   156/3
         (R/R:  6.00   R/R Req:  5.54)
         Maheesh Theekshana   7.0-0-42-2
         Shubman Gill         69(75b 7X4 1X6)
         Ben Stokes           29(38b 3X4) 

26.1  Nortje to Stokes, one run, That is very well run by Shubman Gill      
26.2  Nortje to Gill, no run, Defensively played by Shubman Gill
26.3  Nortje to Gill, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
26.4  Nortje to Stokes, SIX, What a wonderful player Ben Stokes is
26.5  Nortje to Stokes, one run, That was a very risky single.
26.6  Nortje to Gill, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more

         End of over 27  (13 runs)
         HAMBANTOTA SAINTS   169/3
         (R/R:  6.26   R/R Req:  5.22)
         Anrich Nortje        6.0-0-43-0
         Shubman Gill         74(78b 7X4 1X6)
         Ben Stokes           37(41b 3X4 1X6) 

27.1  Rajitha to Stokes, legbye, A lot of movement being extracted by Rajitha      
27.2  Rajitha to Gill, no run, Defensively played by Shubman Gill
27.3  Rajitha to Gill, no run, Defensively played by Shubman Gill
27.4  Rajitha to Gill, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
27.5  Rajitha to Gill, no run, Left alone by Shubman Gill
27.6  Rajitha to Gill, FOUR, Kasun Rajitha cant belive it

         End of over 28  (7 runs)
         HAMBANTOTA SAINTS   176/3
         (R/R:  6.29   R/R Req:  5.14)
         Kasun Rajitha        5.0-0-26-1
         Shubman Gill         80(83b 8X4 1X6)
         Ben Stokes           37(42b 3X4 1X6) 

28.1  Nortje to Stokes, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
28.2  Nortje to Stokes, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Ben Stokes
28.3  Nortje to Stokes, wide, Anrich Nortje bowling a very wayward one
28.3  Nortje to Stokes, no run, Ben Stokes was completely deceived
28.4  Nortje to Stokes, no run, Ben Stokes missed that one by a mile
28.5  Nortje to Stokes, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
28.6  Nortje to Stokes, no run, Defensively played by Ben Stokes

         End of over 29  (7 runs)
         HAMBANTOTA SAINTS   183/3
         (R/R:  6.31   R/R Req:  5.05)
         Anrich Nortje        7.0-0-50-0
         Ben Stokes           43(49b 4X4 1X6)
         Shubman Gill         80(83b 8X4 1X6) 

29.1  Greaves to Gill, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
29.2  Greaves to Gill, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
29.3  Greaves to Stokes, one run, That is very well run by Shubman Gill      
29.4  Greaves to Gill, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Shubman Gill
29.5  Greaves to Gill, OUT, Thats plumb in front of the wicket

         Shubman Gill           87 (87b 9X4 1X6)
         lbw            b. Greaves

29.6  Greaves to Lakshan, no run, Left alone by Dhananjaya Lakshan

         End of over 30  (8 runs)
         HAMBANTOTA SAINTS   191/4
         (R/R:  6.37   R/R Req:  4.90)
         Chris Greaves        6.0-0-27-1
         Dhananjaya Lakshan    0(1b)
         Ben Stokes           44(50b 4X4 1X6)
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Just when you thought Hambantota were cruising ahead, Jaffna comes back into the game.
These 10 overs were great from Hambantota's POV until Chris Greaves dismissed the
half-centurion Shubman Gill for 87.

Stokes has found his rhythm on the other hand and reached 44 as of now. Jaffna wouldn't want
Dhananjaya Lakshan to settle. If they don't let these two form a partnership, Hambantota
would be under a lot of pressure.

Code:
30.1  Theekshana to Stokes, legbye, Left alone by Ben Stokes
30.2  Theekshana to Lakshan, no run, Dhananjaya Lakshan was completely deceived
30.3  Theekshana to Lakshan, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Dhananjaya Lakshan
30.4  Theekshana to Lakshan, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
30.5  Theekshana to Lakshan, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
30.6  Theekshana to Lakshan, FOUR, Dhananjaya Lakshan is one of the best batsmen in the world

         End of over 31  (9 runs)
         HAMBANTOTA SAINTS   200/4
         (R/R:  6.45   R/R Req:  4.68)
         Maheesh Theekshana   8.0-0-50-2
         Dhananjaya Lakshan    8(6b 2X4)
         Ben Stokes           44(51b 4X4 1X6) 

31.1  Greaves to Stokes, one run, That was a very risky single.
31.2  Greaves to Lakshan, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
31.3  Greaves to Lakshan, no run, Dhananjaya Lakshan missed that one by a mile
31.4  Greaves to Lakshan, no run, Defensively played by Dhananjaya Lakshan
31.5  Greaves to Lakshan, one run, Great cooperation between Dhananjaya Lakshan and Ben Stokes        
31.6  Greaves to Stokes, no run, Defensively played by Ben Stokes

         End of over 32  (2 runs)
         HAMBANTOTA SAINTS   202/4
         (R/R:  6.31   R/R Req:  4.83)
         Chris Greaves        7.0-0-29-1
         Ben Stokes           45(53b 4X4 1X6)
         Dhananjaya Lakshan    9(10b 2X4) 

32.1  Theekshana to Lakshan, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
32.2  Theekshana to Lakshan, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
32.3  Theekshana to Lakshan, OUT, That ball caught the edge and struck the stumps. Lakshan cant belive it

         Dhananjaya Lakshan     9 (13b 2X4)
         b. Theekshana

32.4  Theekshana to Croospulle, no run, Defensively played by Lasith Croospulle
32.5  Theekshana to Croospulle, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Lasith Croospulle
32.6  Theekshana to Croospulle, one run, Great cooperation between Lasith Croospulle and Ben Stokes        

         End of over 33  (5 runs)
         HAMBANTOTA SAINTS   207/5
         (R/R:  6.27   R/R Req:  4.82)
         Maheesh Theekshana   9.0-0-55-3
         Ben Stokes           45(53b 4X4 1X6)
         Lasith Croospulle     5(3b 1X4) 

33.1  Greaves to Croospulle, no run, Chris Greaves is getting the ball to turn ferociously
33.2  Greaves to Croospulle, one run, The misfield by Samar'rama allows yet another run
33.3  Greaves to Stokes, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
33.3  Greaves to Stokes, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
33.4  Greaves to Stokes, one run, That was a very risky single.
33.5  Greaves to Croospulle, wide, Chris Greaves bowling a very wayward one
33.5  Greaves to Croospulle, no run, Lasith Croospulle was completely deceived
33.6  Greaves to Croospulle, OUT, That didnt look so convincing but the umpire has no doubt, out LBW

         Lasith Croospulle      6 (8b 1X4)
         lbw            b. Greaves


         End of over 34  (4 runs)
         HAMBANTOTA SAINTS   211/6
         (R/R:  6.21   R/R Req:  4.88)
         Chris Greaves        8.0-0-33-2
         Logan van Beek        0(0b)
         Ben Stokes           46(56b 4X4 1X6) 

34.1  Theekshana to Stokes, no run, Defensively played by Ben Stokes
34.2  Theekshana to Stokes, no run, Defensively played by Ben Stokes
34.3  Theekshana to Stokes, no run, Maheesh Theekshana is getting the ball to turn ferociously
34.4  Theekshana to Stokes, one run, That is very well run by Logan van Beek    
34.5  Theekshana to Beek, no run, Defensively played by Logan van Beek
34.6  Theekshana to Beek, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
      A good spell from Maheesh Theekshana, a bit expensive but picking up some wickets. He was pretty effective with three wickets under his name

         End of over 35  (4 runs)
         HAMBANTOTA SAINTS   215/6
         (R/R:  6.14   R/R Req:  4.93)
         Maheesh Theekshana   10.0-0-59-3
         Ben Stokes           47(60b 4X4 1X6)
         Logan van Beek        3(2b) 

35.1  Greaves to Beek, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
35.2  Greaves to Beek, no run, Left alone by Logan van Beek
35.3  Greaves to Beek, one run, Great cooperation between Logan van Beek and Ben Stokes        
35.4  Greaves to Stokes, one run, One more to the total
35.5  Greaves to Beek, no run, Left alone by Logan van Beek
35.6  Greaves to Beek, one run, Great cooperation between Logan van Beek and Ben Stokes        

         End of over 36  (3 runs)
         HAMBANTOTA SAINTS   218/6
         (R/R:  6.06   R/R Req:  5.07)
         Chris Greaves        9.0-0-36-2
         Ben Stokes           48(61b 4X4 1X6)
         Logan van Beek        5(7b) 

36.1  Rajitha to Beek, no run, Left alone by Logan van Beek
36.2  Rajitha to Beek, one run, That is very well run by Ben Stokes        
36.3  Rajitha to Stokes, no run, Ben Stokes missed that one by a mile
36.4  Rajitha to Stokes, one run, One more to the total
36.5  Rajitha to Beek, one run, The misfield by Thirimanne allows yet another run
36.6  Rajitha to Stokes, legbye, Defensively played by Ben Stokes

         End of over 37  (4 runs)
         HAMBANTOTA SAINTS   222/6
         (R/R:  6.00   R/R Req:  5.15)
         Kasun Rajitha        6.0-0-29-1
         Logan van Beek        7(10b)
         Ben Stokes           49(64b 4X4 1X6) 

37.1  Nortje to Stokes, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Nortje       
37.2  Nortje to Stokes, no run, Left alone by Ben Stokes
37.3  Nortje to Stokes, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
      The crowd cheers for Ben Stokes's fifty
37.4  Nortje to Stokes, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Heinrich Klaasen  
37.5  Nortje to Stokes, no run, Defensively played by Ben Stokes
37.6  Nortje to Stokes, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Nortje       

         End of over 38  (6 runs)
         HAMBANTOTA SAINTS   228/6
         (R/R:  6.00   R/R Req:  5.08)
         Anrich Nortje        8.0-0-56-0
         Ben Stokes           55(70b 4X4 2X6)
         Logan van Beek        7(10b) 

38.1  McMullen to Beek, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Logan van Beek
38.2  McMullen to Beek, no run, Logan van Beek missed that one by a mile
38.3  McMullen to Beek, no run, Logan van Beek was completely deceived
38.4  McMullen to Beek, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by McMullen     
38.5  McMullen to Beek, one run, One more to the total
38.6  McMullen to Stokes, no run, Left alone by Ben Stokes

         End of over 39  (5 runs)
         HAMBANTOTA SAINTS   233/6
         (R/R:  5.97   R/R Req:  5.09)
         Brandon McMullen     3.0-0-17-0
         Ben Stokes           55(71b 4X4 2X6)
         Logan van Beek       12(15b 1X4) 

39.1  Greaves to Beek, legbye, Chris Greaves is getting the ball to turn ferociously
39.2  Greaves to Stokes, one run, That is very well run by Logan van Beek    
39.3  Greaves to Beek, legbye, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
39.4  Greaves to Stokes, no run, Left alone by Ben Stokes
39.5  Greaves to Stokes, no run, Ben Stokes missed that one by a mile
39.6  Greaves to Stokes, OUT, Lahiru Thirimanne takes an easy catch to dismiss Ben Stokes

         Ben Stokes             56 (75b 4X4 2X6)
         c. Thirimanne  b. Greaves

      Thats was some accurate and economical stuff from Chris Greaves. He was pretty effective with three wickets under his name

         End of over 40  (3 runs)
         HAMBANTOTA SAINTS   236/7
         (R/R:  5.90   R/R Req:  5.30)
         Chris Greaves        10.0-0-37-3
         Mohammed Siraj        0(0b)
         Logan van Beek       12(17b 1X4)
skysports-chris-greaves-scotland_5550545.jpg

Chris Greaves delivers and takes out the well-set Ben Stokes along with Lasith Croospulle.
His amazing bowling spell comes to an end and it looks like he has won
it for Jaffna. Top-notch stuff.

Jaffna's bowling has trumped Hambantota in every way so far.
This could be what separates both teams at the end.

All eyes on Logan van Beek! He is a capable batter but this
might be too much to ask of him. Hambantota need 53 runs more...

Code:
40.1  Nortje to Beek, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
40.2  Nortje to Beek, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
40.3  Nortje to Beek, no run, Logan van Beek missed that one by a mile
40.4  Nortje to Beek, one run, One more to the total
40.5  Nortje to Siraj, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
40.6  Nortje to Siraj, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 41  (1 runs)
         HAMBANTOTA SAINTS   237/7
         (R/R:  5.78   R/R Req:  5.78)
         Anrich Nortje        9.0-0-57-0
         Mohammed Siraj        0(2b)
         Logan van Beek       13(21b 1X4) 

41.1  Rajitha to Beek, SIX, What a six!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
41.2  Rajitha to Beek, one run, That was a very risky single.
41.3  Rajitha to Siraj, no run, Left alone by Mohammed Siraj
41.4  Rajitha to Siraj, no run, Mohammed Siraj was completely deceived
41.5  Rajitha to Siraj, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
41.6  Rajitha to Siraj, one run, The misfield by Liyanage allows yet another run

         End of over 42  (8 runs)
         HAMBANTOTA SAINTS   245/7
         (R/R:  5.83   R/R Req:  5.50)
         Kasun Rajitha        7.0-0-37-1
         Logan van Beek       20(23b 1X4 1X6)
         Mohammed Siraj        1(6b) 

42.1  Nortje to Siraj, OUT, Thick edge well taken by Klaasen

         Mohammed Siraj         1 (7b)
         c. Klaasen     b. Nortje

42.2  Nortje to Madushanka, no run, Defensively played by Dilshan Madushanka
42.3  Nortje to Madushanka, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
42.4  Nortje to Madushanka, no run, Dilshan Madushanka missed that one by a mile
42.5  Nortje to Madushanka, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Nortje       
42.6  Nortje to Madushanka, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
      Anrich Nortjeends an uneconomical spell


         End of over 43  (0 runs)
         HAMBANTOTA SAINTS   245/8
         (R/R:  5.70   R/R Req:  6.29)
         Anrich Nortje        10.0-0-57-1
         Dilshan Madushanka    0(5b)
         Logan van Beek       20(23b 1X4 1X6)
Anrich-Nortje-will-then-join-up-with-SA-ahead-of-their-departure-for-Australia-next-Thursday-Picture-Mike-Egerton-BackpagePix

(Struggling Anrich Nortje gets something to look forward to with the wicket of pacer Mohammed Siraj)

Logan van Beek is still at the crease but Hambantota have just 2 wickets left.
44 runs. Jaffna will easily back themselves at this stage.


Code:
43.1  Rajitha to Beek, one run, That is very well run by Dilshan Madushanka
43.2  Rajitha to Madushanka, 1 bye, That ball bounced too much. Heinrich Klaasen didnt have a chance
43.3  Rajitha to Beek, one run, That was a very risky single.
43.4  Rajitha to Madushanka, legbye, A lot of movement being extracted by Rajitha      
43.5  Rajitha to Beek, no run, Defensively played by Logan van Beek
43.6  Rajitha to Beek, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 44  (4 runs)
         HAMBANTOTA SAINTS   249/8
         (R/R:  5.66   R/R Req:  6.67)
         Kasun Rajitha        8.0-0-39-1
         Logan van Beek       22(28b 1X4 1X6)
         Dilshan Madushanka    0(6b) 

44.1  Liyanage to Madushanka, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Liyanage     
44.2  Liyanage to Madushanka, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
44.3  Liyanage to Madushanka, no ball, no run, Dilshan Madushanka was completely deceived
44.3  Liyanage to Madushanka, no run, Dilshan Madushanka was completely deceived
44.4  Liyanage to Madushanka, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
44.5  Liyanage to Madushanka, no run, Dilshan Madushanka was completely deceived
44.6  Liyanage to Madushanka, no run, Dilshan Madushanka missed that one by a mile

         End of over 45  (1 runs)
         HAMBANTOTA SAINTS   250/8
         (R/R:  5.56   R/R Req:  7.80)
         Janith Liyanage      4.0-0-33-0
         Dilshan Madushanka    0(12b)
         Logan van Beek       22(28b 1X4 1X6) 

45.1  Rajitha to Beek, no run, Logan van Beek was completely deceived
45.2  Rajitha to Beek, FOUR, Kasun Rajitha cant belive it
45.3  Rajitha to Beek, no run, Logan van Beek missed that one by a mile
45.4  Rajitha to Beek, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
45.5  Rajitha to Beek, OUT, That didnt look so convincing but the umpire has no doubt, out LBW

         Logan van Beek         26 (33b 2X4 1X6)
         lbw            b. Rajitha

45.6  Rajitha to Sudeera, one run, That is very well run by Dilshan Madushanka

         End of over 46  (5 runs)
         HAMBANTOTA SAINTS   255/9
         (R/R:  5.54   R/R Req:  8.50)
         Kasun Rajitha        9.0-0-44-2
         Dilshan Madushanka    0(12b)
         Dilum Sudeera         1(1b)
Kasun-Rajitha.jpg

Kasun Rajitha is ecstatic along with the team and the dugout!
One more scalp and they are through to the finals.

Code:
46.1  Liyanage to Sudeera, one run, The misfield by Thirimanne allows yet another run
46.2  Liyanage to Madushanka, OUT, Heinrich Klaasen takes an easy catch to dismiss Dilshan Madushanka, Quack Quack!

         Dilshan Madushanka     0 (13b)
         c. Klaasen     b. Liyanage


         End of innings (46.2 overs)
         HAMBANTOTA SAINTS   256/10 (RR:  5.53)
         Janith Liyanage       4.2-0-34-1
         Dilum Sudeera         2(2b)

Code:
HAMBANTOTA SUPER SAINTS innings

Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Avishka Fernando    c.†Klaasen     b. Rajitha       4     6    0    0   66.7%
Shubman Gill        lbw            b. Greaves      87    87    9    1  100.0%
R van der Dussen    lbw            b. Theekshana   49    32    8    1  153.1%
Dinesh Chandimal†   lbw            b. Theekshana    2     7    0    0   28.6%
Ben Stokes*         c. Thirimanne  b. Greaves      56    75    4    2   74.7%
Dhananjaya Lakshan                 b. Theekshana    9    13    2    0   69.2%
Lasith Croospulle   lbw            b. Greaves       6     8    1    0   75.0%
Logan van Beek      lbw            b. Rajitha      26    33    2    1   78.8%
Mohammed Siraj      c.†Klaasen     b. Nortje        1     7    0    0   14.3%
Dilshan Madushanka  c.†Klaasen     b. Liyanage      0    13    0    0    0.0%
Dilum Sudeera       not out                         2     2    0    0  100.0%
 
 Total:  256/10      Overs:  46.2          Run Rate:  5.12      Extras:  14  
 
                                     -X-

JAFFNA SUPER KINGS Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Anrich Nortje        10.0      1      57      1      5.70     1      0
Kasun Rajitha         9.0      0      44      2      4.89     0      0
Brandon McMullen      3.0      0      17      0      5.67     0      0
Janith Liyanage       4.2      0      34      1      7.85     0      1
Maheesh Theekshana   10.0      0      59      3      5.90     1      0
Chris Greaves        10.0      0      37      3      3.70     3      0
 
 
EXTRAS           Wides: 5      No Balls: 1      Leg Byes: 7      Byes: 1

Total: 256/10         Overs: 46.2         Run Rate: 5.12      Extras: 14
                                     -X-
 

HAMBANTOTA SUPER SAINTS Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
A Fernando    S Gill                                                  5 (8)
R Dussen      S Gill                                                 74 (51)
Chandimal     S Gill                                                 15 (21)
B Stokes      S Gill                                                 97 (99)
B Stokes      D Lakshan                                              11 (16)
B Stokes      Croospulle                                              9 (9)
B Stokes      L Beek                                                 25 (36)
M Siraj       L Beek                                                  9 (13)
Madushanka    L Beek                                                  9 (22)
Madushanka    D Sudeera                                               2 (3)


     Fall of Wickets    5/1       79/2      94/3      191/4     202/5
                        211/6     236/7     245/8     254/9     256/10  

 Total:  256/10      Overs:  46.2         Run Rate:  5.12     Extras:  14

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(Jaffna Super Kings celebrating their clinical win against Hambantota in Qualifier 1)

Jaffna Super Kings are our first finalists
Table-toppers Hambantota were given a reality check by Jaffna.
Colombo would be very excited to have another go at a beaten-down Hambantota.

Hambantota's innings were not much different from Jaffna but they needed more effort
from their middle-order players especially Dhananjaya Lakshan, who has been struggling for
quite a period now. Jaffna's only batter without a fifty, Brandon McMullen, also reached his milestone
and that would Jaffna a lot of confidence going into the final. Anrich Nortje remains a concern but
he is a proven international performer.

Interesting headache for the team who have secured a second position at minimum.



Code:
   JAFFNA SUPER KINGS      288       45.2 overs
HAMBANTOTA SUPER SAINTS    256       46.2 overs
 
Jaffna Super Kings won by 32 runs
 
Man of the match: Chris Greaves (Jaffna)

 
Great to defend the target after the positive start by Hambantota, bowlers in particular spinners brings and kept us in match, amazing spell from Greaves.

Nortje form has dipped and is concern but will be great asset going into the final.
 
Qualifier 2


Hambantota Super Saints
vs Colombo Cackling Cookies at R.Premadasa Stadium (Colombo)
:ar::up: Evenly Balanced - Provides an evenly balanced contest for all disciplines.
@Na Maloom Afraad || @pillowprocter

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That 5/6/7 collapse messed it all up! We had it in the bag! Really disappointed with how easily we fell by the wayside and sort of gave up without much of a fightback. Jaffna really turned the game 180 degrees, when Gill and Stokes were cruising along I was certain it was going to be a convincing win.
 
HAMBANTOTA SUPER SAINTS

:sri: :local: :bat: Avishka Fernando
:ind: :os: :bat: Shubman Gill
:saf: :os: :bat: Rassie van der Dussen
:sri: :local: :wk: Dinesh Chandimal :wk:
:sri: :local: :ar: Dhananjaya Lakshan :bwl:
:eng: :os: :ar: Ben Stokes :c: :bwl:
:sri: :local: :ar: Lasith Croospulle :bwl:
:ned: :os: :ar: Logan van Beek :blueo: :bwl:
:ind: :os: :bwl: Mohammed Siraj :bwl:
:sri: :local: :bwl: Dilum Sudeera :bwl:
:sri: :local: :bwl: Dilshan Madushanka :bwl:

How sad would it be for us to bounce in the eliminator after topping the leaderboard. Hopefully it doesn't come to that.
 
All of our bowlers average under 35 and all of our batsmen average over 30, no one is horribly out of form, and I like this team balance. So we're going same
 

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