Date: 09-27-2009
ENGLAND VS SRI LANKA at The Oval
5 day match
Pitch Condition: Excellent
SRI LANKA WON THE TOSS AND ELECTED TO BOWL FIRST
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0.1 Vaas to Strauss, no run, Andrew Strauss playing forward defensive
0.2 Vaas to Strauss, no run, Andrew Strauss playing forward defensive
0.3 Vaas to Strauss, no run, Defensively played by Andrew Strauss
0.4 Vaas to Strauss, no run, Left alone by Andrew Strauss
0.5 Vaas to Strauss, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
0.6 Vaas to Strauss, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
End of over 1 (0 runs)
ENGLAND 0/0 (lead 0)
Chaminda Vaas 1.0-0-0-0
Andrew Strauss 0(6b)
Robert Key 0(0b)
1.1 Fernando to Key, legbye, Left alone by Robert Key
1.2 Fernando to Strauss, no run, Andrew Strauss was completely deceived
1.3 Fernando to Strauss, no run, Defensively played by Andrew Strauss
1.4 Fernando to Strauss, no run, Left alone by Andrew Strauss
1.5 Fernando to Strauss, no run, Left alone by Andrew Strauss
1.6 Fernando to Strauss, no run, Left alone by Andrew Strauss
End of over 2 (1 runs)
ENGLAND 1/0 (lead 1)
Dilhara Fernando 1.0-0-0-0
Andrew Strauss 0(11b)
Robert Key 0(1b)
2.1 Malinga to Key, legbye, Robert Key was completely deceived
2.2 Malinga to Strauss, no run, Andrew Strauss was completely deceived
2.3 Malinga to Strauss, no run, Defensively played by Andrew Strauss
2.4 Malinga to Strauss, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
2.5 Malinga to Strauss, no run, Left alone by Andrew Strauss
2.6 Malinga to Strauss, no run, Andrew Strauss was completely deceived
End of over 3 (1 runs)
ENGLAND 2/0 (lead 2)
Lasith Malinga 1.0-0-0-0
Andrew Strauss 0(16b)
Robert Key 0(2b)
3.1 Vaas to Key, no run, Robert Key playing forward defensive
3.2 Vaas to Key, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
3.3 Vaas to Key, no run, Robert Key playing forward defensive
3.4 Vaas to Key, FOUR, Robert Key is going haywire!
3.5 Vaas to Key, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Kumar Sangakkara
3.6 Vaas to Key, no run, Robert Key was completely deceived
End of over 4 (4 runs)
ENGLAND 6/0 (lead 6)
Chaminda Vaas 2.0-1-4-0
Robert Key 4(8b 1X4)
Andrew Strauss 0(16b)
4.1 Malinga to Strauss, legbye, Andrew Strauss was completely deceived
4.2 Malinga to Key, no run, Left alone by Robert Key
4.3 Malinga to Key, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
4.4 Malinga to Key, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
4.5 Malinga to Key, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Kumar Sangakkara
4.6 Malinga to Key, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
End of over 5 (1 runs)
ENGLAND 7/0 (lead 7)
Lasith Malinga 2.0-0-0-0
Robert Key 4(13b 1X4)
Andrew Strauss 0(17b)
5.1 Vaas to Strauss, no run, Defensively played by Andrew Strauss
5.2 Vaas to Strauss, no run, Left alone by Andrew Strauss
5.3 Vaas to Strauss, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
5.4 Vaas to Strauss, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
5.5 Vaas to Strauss, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
5.6 Vaas to Strauss, one run, Great cooperation between Andrew Strauss and Robert Key
End of over 6 (1 runs)
ENGLAND 8/0 (lead 8)
Chaminda Vaas 3.0-1-5-0
Robert Key 4(13b 1X4)
Andrew Strauss 1(23b)
6.1 Fernando to Strauss, no ball , no run, Andrew Strauss was completely deceived
6.1 Fernando to Strauss, no run, Andrew Strauss was completely deceived
6.2 Fernando to Strauss, no run, Left alone by Andrew Strauss
6.3 Fernando to Strauss, no run, Left alone by Andrew Strauss
6.4 Fernando to Strauss, no run, Defensively played by Andrew Strauss
6.5 Fernando to Strauss, no run, Defensively played by Andrew Strauss
6.6 Fernando to Strauss, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
End of over 7 (1 runs)
ENGLAND 9/0 (lead 9)
Dilhara Fernando 2.0-0-1-0
Andrew Strauss 1(29b)
Robert Key 4(13b 1X4)
7.1 Jayaw'dene to Key, no run, Left alone by Robert Key
7.2 Jayaw'dene to Key, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
7.3 Jayaw'dene to Key, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
7.4 Jayaw'dene to Key, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Robert Key
7.5 Jayaw'dene to Key, no run, Robert Key playing forward defensive
7.6 Jayaw'dene to Key, one run, Great cooperation between Robert Key and Andrew Strauss
End of over 8 (5 runs)
ENGLAND 14/0 (lead 14)
Mahela Jayawardene 1.0-0-5-0
Andrew Strauss 1(29b)
Robert Key 9(19b 2X4)
8.1 Fernando to Key, no ball , no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
8.1 Fernando to Key, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
8.2 Fernando to Key, FOUR, What a blunder by Dilhara Fernando. He gave away 4 runs with that misfield
8.3 Fernando to Key, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Kumar Sangakkara
8.4 Fernando to Key, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
8.5 Fernando to Key, no run, Robert Key playing forward defensive
8.6 Fernando to Key, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
End of over 9 (5 runs)
ENGLAND 19/0 (lead 19)
Dilhara Fernando 3.0-0-6-0
Robert Key 13(25b 3X4)
Andrew Strauss 1(29b)
9.1 Vaas to Strauss, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
9.2 Vaas to Strauss, no run, Defensively played by Andrew Strauss
9.3 Vaas to Strauss, FOUR, Andrew Strauss is one of the best batsmen in the world
9.4 Vaas to Strauss, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Kumar Sangakkara
9.5 Vaas to Strauss, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
9.6 Vaas to Strauss, no run, Defensively played by Andrew Strauss
End of over 10 (4 runs)
ENGLAND 23/0 (lead 23)
Chaminda Vaas 4.0-1-9-0
Andrew Strauss 5(35b 1X4)
Robert Key 13(25b 3X4)
10.1 Samar'eera to Key, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
10.2 Samar'eera to Key, no run, Defensively played by Robert Key
10.3 Samar'eera to Key, no run, Left alone by Robert Key
10.4 Samar'eera to Key, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
10.5 Samar'eera to Key, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
10.6 Samar'eera to Strauss, no run, Andrew Strauss was completely deceived
End of over 11 (3 runs)
ENGLAND 26/0 (lead 26)
Thilan Samaraweera 1.0-0-3-0
Andrew Strauss 5(36b 1X4)
Robert Key 16(30b 3X4)
11.1 Muril'aran to Key, FOUR, Robert Key is going haywire!
11.2 Muril'aran to Key, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
11.3 Muril'aran to Key, no run, Defensively played by Robert Key
11.4 Muril'aran to Key, no run, Left alone by Robert Key
11.5 Muril'aran to Key, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
11.6 Muril'aran to Key, one run, That is very well run by Andrew Strauss
End of over 12 (5 runs)
ENGLAND 31/0 (lead 31)
Muttiah Murilitharan 1.0-0-5-0
Andrew Strauss 5(36b 1X4)
Robert Key 21(36b 4X4)
12.1 Fernando to Key, no ball , no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
12.1 Fernando to Key, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
12.2 Fernando to Key, FOUR, What a blunder by Dilhara Fernando. He gave away 4 runs with that misfield
12.3 Fernando to Key, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Kumar Sangakkara
12.4 Fernando to Key, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
12.5 Fernando to Key, no run, Robert Key playing forward defensive
12.6 Fernando to Key, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
End of over 13 (5 runs)
ENGLAND 36/0 (lead 36)
Dilhara Fernando 4.0-0-11-0
Robert Key 25(42b 5X4)
Andrew Strauss 5(36b 1X4)
13.1 Vaas to Strauss, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
13.2 Vaas to Strauss, no run, Defensively played by Andrew Strauss
13.3 Vaas to Strauss, FOUR, Andrew Strauss is one of the best batsmen in the world
13.4 Vaas to Strauss, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Kumar Sangakkara
13.5 Vaas to Strauss, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
13.6 Vaas to Strauss, no run, Defensively played by Andrew Strauss
End of over 14 (4 runs)
ENGLAND 40/0 (lead 40)
Chaminda Vaas 5.0-1-13-0
Andrew Strauss 9(42b 2X4)
Robert Key 25(42b 5X4)
14.1 Samar'eera to Key, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
14.2 Samar'eera to Key, no run, Defensively played by Robert Key
14.3 Samar'eera to Key, no run, Left alone by Robert Key
14.4 Samar'eera to Key, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
14.5 Samar'eera to Key, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
14.6 Samar'eera to Strauss, no run, Andrew Strauss was completely deceived
End of over 15 (3 runs)
ENGLAND 43/0 (lead 43)
Thilan Samaraweera 2.0-0-6-0
Andrew Strauss 9(43b 2X4)
Robert Key 28(47b 5X4)
15.1 Muril'aran to Key, FOUR, Robert Key is going haywire!
15.2 Muril'aran to Key, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
15.3 Muril'aran to Key, no run, Defensively played by Robert Key
15.4 Muril'aran to Key, no run, Left alone by Robert Key
15.5 Muril'aran to Key, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
15.6 Muril'aran to Key, one run, That is very well run by Andrew Strauss
End of over 16 (5 runs)
ENGLAND 48/0 (lead 48)
Muttiah Murilitharan 2.0-0-10-0
Andrew Strauss 9(43b 2X4)
Robert Key 33(53b 6X4)
16.1 Dilshan to Key, no run, Left alone by Robert Key
16.2 Dilshan to Key, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
16.3 Dilshan to Key, one run, That is very well run by Andrew Strauss
16.4 Dilshan to Strauss, no run, Left alone by Andrew Strauss
16.5 Dilshan to Strauss, no run, Andrew Strauss was completely deceived
16.6 Dilshan to Strauss, no run, Defensively played by Andrew Strauss
End of over 17 (1 runs)
ENGLAND 49/0 (lead 49)
Tillakaratne Dilshan 1.0-0-1-0
Andrew Strauss 9(46b 2X4)
Robert Key 34(56b 6X4)
17.1 Jayaw'dene to Key, no run, Left alone by Robert Key
17.2 Jayaw'dene to Key, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
17.3 Jayaw'dene to Key, no run, Left alone by Robert Key
17.4 Jayaw'dene to Key, no run, Left alone by Robert Key
17.5 Jayaw'dene to Key, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Robert Key
17.6 Jayaw'dene to Key, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Kumar Sangakkara
End of over 18 (4 runs)
ENGLAND 53/0 (lead 53)
Mahela Jayawardene 2.0-0-9-0
Robert Key 38(62b 7X4)
Andrew Strauss 9(46b 2X4)
18.1 Mendis to Strauss, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
18.2 Mendis to Strauss, no run, Defensively played by Andrew Strauss
18.3 Mendis to Strauss, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
18.4 Mendis to Strauss, no run, Left alone by Andrew Strauss
18.5 Mendis to Strauss, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
18.6 Mendis to Strauss, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
End of over 19 (0 runs)
ENGLAND 53/0 (lead 53)
Ajantha Mendis 1.0-0-0-0
Andrew Strauss 9(52b 2X4)
Robert Key 38(62b 7X4)
19.1 Muril'aran to Key, no run, Left alone by Robert Key
19.2 Muril'aran to Key, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
19.3 Muril'aran to Key, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
19.4 Muril'aran to Key, no run, Robert Key was completely deceived
19.5 Muril'aran to Key, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
19.6 Muril'aran to Key, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
End of over 20 (0 runs)
ENGLAND 53/0 (lead 53)
Muttiah Murilitharan 3.0-0-10-0
Robert Key 38(68b 7X4)
Andrew Strauss 9(52b 2X4)
20.1 Mendis to Strauss, legbye, Andrew Strauss playing forward defensive
20.2 Mendis to Key, no run, Left alone by Robert Key
20.3 Mendis to Key, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
20.4 Mendis to Key, one run, That is very well run by Andrew Strauss
20.5 Mendis to Strauss, no run, Left alone by Andrew Strauss
20.6 Mendis to Strauss, no run, Andrew Strauss was completely deceived
End of over 21 (2 runs)
ENGLAND 55/0 (lead 55)
Ajantha Mendis 2.0-1-1-0
Andrew Strauss 9(55b 2X4)
Robert Key 39(71b 7X4)
21.1 Jayaw'dene to Key, no run, Defensively played by Robert Key
21.2 Jayaw'dene to Key, no run, Robert Key playing forward defensive
21.3 Jayaw'dene to Key, FOUR, Mahela Jayawardene is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
21.4 Jayaw'dene to Key, no run, Robert Key playing forward defensive
21.5 Jayaw'dene to Key, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
21.6 Jayaw'dene to Key, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
End of over 22 (4 runs)
ENGLAND 59/0 (lead 59)
Mahela Jayawardene 3.0-0-13-0
Robert Key 43(77b 8X4)
Andrew Strauss 9(55b 2X4)
22.1 Muril'aran to Strauss, no run, Andrew Strauss was completely deceived
22.2 Muril'aran to Strauss, no run, Defensively played by Andrew Strauss
22.3 Muril'aran to Strauss, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
22.4 Muril'aran to Strauss, no run, Andrew Strauss playing forward defensive
22.5 Muril'aran to Strauss, one run, The misfield by Sanath Jayasuriya allows yet another run
22.6 Muril'aran to Key, legbye, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Kumar Sangakkara
End of over 23 (2 runs)
ENGLAND 61/0 (lead 61)
Muttiah Murilitharan 4.0-1-11-0
Andrew Strauss 10(60b 2X4)
Robert Key 43(78b 8X4)
23.1 Fernando to Key, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Kumar Sangakkara
23.2 Fernando to Key, no run, Defensively played by Robert Key
23.3 Fernando to Key, no run, Left alone by Robert Key
23.4 Fernando to Key, no run, Left alone by Robert Key
23.5 Fernando to Key, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
23.6 Fernando to Key, no run, Robert Key playing forward defensive
End of over 24 (0 runs)
ENGLAND 61/0 (lead 61)
Dilhara Fernando 5.0-0-11-0
Robert Key 43(84b 8X4)
Andrew Strauss 10(60b 2X4)
24.1 Dilshan to Strauss, no run, Left alone by Andrew Strauss
24.2 Dilshan to Strauss, one run, That is very well run by Robert Key
24.3 Dilshan to Key, no run, Left alone by Robert Key
24.4 Dilshan to Key, wide, Tillakaratne Dilshan bowling a very wayward one
24.4 Dilshan to Key, no run, Robert Key was completely deceived
24.5 Dilshan to Key, no run, Robert Key playing forward defensive
24.6 Dilshan to Key, no run, Robert Key was completely deceived
End of over 25 (2 runs)
ENGLAND 63/0 (lead 63)
Tillakaratne Dilshan 2.0-0-3-0
Robert Key 43(89b 8X4)
Andrew Strauss 11(62b 2X4)
25.1 Muril'aran to Strauss, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
25.2 Muril'aran to Strauss, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Andrew Strauss
25.3 Muril'aran to Strauss, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
25.4 Muril'aran to Strauss, one run, That is very well run by Robert Key
25.5 Muril'aran to Key, no run, Defensively played by Robert Key
25.6 Muril'aran to Key, FOUR, Robert Key is going haywire!
End of over 26 (9 runs)
ENGLAND 72/0 (lead 72)
Muttiah Murilitharan 5.0-1-20-0
Robert Key 47(91b 9X4)
Andrew Strauss 16(66b 3X4)
26.1 Jayasuriya to Strauss, no run, Left alone by Andrew Strauss
26.2 Jayasuriya to Strauss, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
26.3 Jayasuriya to Strauss, no run, Andrew Strauss playing forward defensive
26.4 Jayasuriya to Strauss, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
26.5 Jayasuriya to Strauss, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Andrew Strauss
26.6 Jayasuriya to Strauss, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
End of over 27 (4 runs)
ENGLAND 76/0 (lead 76)
Sanath Jayasuriya 1.0-0-4-0
Andrew Strauss 20(72b 4X4)
Robert Key 47(91b 9X4)
27.1 Malinga to Key, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
27.2 Malinga to Key, no run, Left alone by Robert Key
27.3 Malinga to Key, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
27.4 Malinga to Key, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
27.5 Malinga to Key, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
27.6 Malinga to Key, no run, Robert Key was completely deceived
End of over 28 (0 runs)
ENGLAND 76/0 (lead 76)
Lasith Malinga 3.0-0-0-0
Robert Key 47(97b 9X4)
Andrew Strauss 20(72b 4X4)
28.1 Fernando to Strauss, no run, Andrew Strauss playing forward defensive
28.2 Fernando to Strauss, legbye, Left alone by Andrew Strauss
28.3 Fernando to Key, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Kumar Sangakkara
28.4 Fernando to Key, no run, Robert Key playing forward defensive
28.5 Fernando to Key, one run, That is very well run by Andrew Strauss
28.6 Fernando to Strauss, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
End of over 29 (2 runs)
ENGLAND 78/0 (lead 78)
Dilhara Fernando 6.0-1-12-0
Andrew Strauss 20(75b 4X4)
Robert Key 48(100b 9X4)
29.1 Malinga to Key, no run, Defensively played by Robert Key
29.2 Malinga to Key, no run, Robert Key playing forward defensive
29.3 Malinga to Key, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
29.4 Malinga to Key, no run, Left alone by Robert Key
29.5 Malinga to Key, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Kumar Sangakkara
29.6 Malinga to Key, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
End of over 30 (0 runs)
LUNCH: DAY 1 of 0
Time: 12:02 PM
ENGLAND 78/0 (lead 78)
Lasith Malinga 4.0-1-0-0
Robert Key 48(106b 9X4)
Andrew Strauss 20(75b 4X4)
30.1 Vaas to Strauss, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
30.2 Vaas to Strauss, no run, Andrew Strauss playing forward defensive
30.3 Vaas to Strauss, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
30.4 Vaas to Strauss, no run, Andrew Strauss was completely deceived
30.5 Vaas to Strauss, no run, Andrew Strauss playing forward defensive
30.6 Vaas to Strauss, FOUR, Chaminda Vaas is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
End of over 31 (4 runs)
ENGLAND 82/0 (lead 82)
Chaminda Vaas 6.0-1-17-0
Andrew Strauss 24(81b 5X4)
Robert Key 48(106b 9X4)
31.1 Malinga to Key, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
31.2 Malinga to Key, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
31.3 Malinga to Key, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Kumar Sangakkara
31.4 Malinga to Key, no run, Robert Key playing forward defensive
31.5 Malinga to Key, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
31.6 Malinga to Key, no run, Robert Key playing forward defensive
End of over 32 (0 runs)
ENGLAND 82/0 (lead 82)
Lasith Malinga 5.0-2-0-0
Robert Key 48(112b 9X4)
Andrew Strauss 24(81b 5X4)
32.1 Muril'aran to Strauss, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
32.2 Muril'aran to Strauss, no run, Left alone by Andrew Strauss
32.3 Muril'aran to Strauss, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Andrew Strauss
32.4 Muril'aran to Strauss, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
32.5 Muril'aran to Strauss, one run, That is very well run by Robert Key
32.6 Muril'aran to Key, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Kumar Sangakkara
End of over 33 (5 runs)
ENGLAND 87/0 (lead 87)
Muttiah Murilitharan 6.0-1-25-0
Robert Key 48(113b 9X4)
Andrew Strauss 29(86b 6X4)
33.1 Vaas to Strauss, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
33.2 Vaas to Strauss, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
33.3 Vaas to Strauss, no run, Defensively played by Andrew Strauss
33.4 Vaas to Strauss, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
33.5 Vaas to Strauss, no run, Andrew Strauss was completely deceived
33.6 Vaas to Strauss, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
End of over 34 (0 runs)
ENGLAND 87/0 (lead 87)
Chaminda Vaas 7.0-1-17-0
Andrew Strauss 29(92b 6X4)
Robert Key 48(113b 9X4)
34.1 Jayasuriya to Key, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
34.2 Jayasuriya to Key, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Kumar Sangakkara
34.3 Jayasuriya to Key, no run, Robert Key playing forward defensive
34.4 Jayasuriya to Key, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
34.5 Jayasuriya to Key, no run, Robert Key playing forward defensive
34.6 Jayasuriya to Key, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
End of over 35 (0 runs)
ENGLAND 87/0 (lead 87)
Sanath Jayasuriya 2.0-0-4-0
Robert Key 48(119b 9X4)
Andrew Strauss 29(92b 6X4)
35.1 Samar'eera to Strauss, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Kumar Sangakkara
35.2 Samar'eera to Strauss, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
35.3 Samar'eera to Strauss, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
35.4 Samar'eera to Strauss, no run, Left alone by Andrew Strauss
35.5 Samar'eera to Strauss, no run, Left alone by Andrew Strauss
35.6 Samar'eera to Strauss, FOUR, Andrew Strauss is one of the best batsmen in the world
End of over 36 (4 runs)
ENGLAND 91/0 (lead 91)
Thilan Samaraweera 3.0-0-10-0
Andrew Strauss 33(98b 7X4)
Robert Key 48(119b 9X4)
36.1 Kapugedera to Key, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
36.2 Kapugedera to Key, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
36.3 Kapugedera to Key, no run, Defensively played by Robert Key
36.4 Kapugedera to Key, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
36.5 Kapugedera to Key, FOUR, What a blunder by Thilan Samaraweera. He gave away 4 runs with that misfield
Thats another fifty for Robert Key
36.6 Kapugedera to Key, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
End of over 37 (4 runs)
ENGLAND 95/0 (lead 95)
Chamara Kapugedera 1.0-0-4-0
Robert Key 52(125b 10X4)
Andrew Strauss 33(98b 7X4)
37.1 Mendis to Strauss, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
37.2 Mendis to Strauss, no run, Defensively played by Andrew Strauss
37.3 Mendis to Strauss, no run, Andrew Strauss was completely deceived
37.4 Mendis to Strauss, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
37.5 Mendis to Strauss, no run, Defensively played by Andrew Strauss
37.6 Mendis to Strauss, no run, Left alone by Andrew Strauss
End of over 38 (0 runs)
ENGLAND 95/0 (lead 95)
Ajantha Mendis 3.0-1-1-0
Andrew Strauss 33(104b 7X4)
Robert Key 52(125b 10X4)
38.1 Fernando to Key, no run, Robert Key playing forward defensive
38.2 Fernando to Key, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
38.3 Fernando to Key, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
38.4 Fernando to Key, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
38.5 Fernando to Key, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
38.6 Fernando to Key, no run, Robert Key playing forward defensive
End of over 39 (0 runs)
ENGLAND 95/0 (lead 95)
Dilhara Fernando 7.0-1-12-0
Robert Key 52(131b 10X4)
Andrew Strauss 33(104b 7X4)
39.1 Dilshan to Strauss, no run, Left alone by Andrew Strauss
39.2 Dilshan to Strauss, no run, Left alone by Andrew Strauss
39.3 Dilshan to Strauss, no run, Left alone by Andrew Strauss
39.4 Dilshan to Strauss, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by Lasith Malinga
39.5 Dilshan to Key, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
39.6 Dilshan to Strauss, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
End of over 40 (4 runs)
ENGLAND 99/0 (lead 99)
Tillakaratne Dilshan 3.0-0-7-0
Andrew Strauss 34(109b 7X4)
Robert Key 55(132b 10X4)
40.1 Vaas to Key, no run, Left alone by Robert Key
40.2 Vaas to Key, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
40.3 Vaas to Key, FOUR, Robert Key is going haywire!
40.4 Vaas to Key, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
40.5 Vaas to Key, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Kumar Sangakkara
40.6 Vaas to Key, no run, Left alone by Robert Key
End of over 41 (4 runs)
ENGLAND 103/0 (lead 103)
Chaminda Vaas 8.0-2-21-0
Robert Key 59(138b 11X4)
Andrew Strauss 34(109b 7X4)
41.1 Samar'eera to Strauss, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
41.2 Samar'eera to Strauss, one run, Great cooperation between Andrew Strauss and Robert Key
41.3 Samar'eera to Key, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
41.4 Samar'eera to Key, no run, Defensively played by Robert Key
41.5 Samar'eera to Key, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
41.6 Samar'eera to Key, no run, Robert Key was completely deceived
End of over 42 (1 runs)
ENGLAND 104/0 (lead 104)
Thilan Samaraweera 4.0-0-11-0
Robert Key 59(142b 11X4)
Andrew Strauss 35(111b 7X4)
42.1 Mendis to Strauss, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
42.2 Mendis to Strauss, no run, Andrew Strauss was completely deceived
42.3 Mendis to Strauss, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
42.4 Mendis to Strauss, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Andrew Strauss
42.5 Mendis to Strauss, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
42.6 Mendis to Strauss, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
End of over 43 (7 runs)
ENGLAND 111/0 (lead 111)
Ajantha Mendis 4.0-2-8-0
Robert Key 59(142b 11X4)
Andrew Strauss 42(117b 8X4)
43.1 Fernando to Strauss, FOUR, Dilhara Fernando is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
43.2 Fernando to Strauss, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by Sanath Jayasuriya
43.3 Fernando to Key, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
43.4 Fernando to Key, FOUR, Dilhara Fernando is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
43.5 Fernando to Key, no run, Left alone by Robert Key
43.6 Fernando to Key, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
End of over 44 (9 runs)
ENGLAND 120/0 (lead 120)
Dilhara Fernando 8.0-2-21-0
Robert Key 63(146b 12X4)
Andrew Strauss 47(119b 9X4)
44.1 Mendis to Strauss, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
44.2 Mendis to Strauss, no run, Defensively played by Andrew Strauss
44.3 Mendis to Strauss, no run, Andrew Strauss was completely deceived
44.4 Mendis to Strauss, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
44.5 Mendis to Strauss, no run, Defensively played by Andrew Strauss
44.6 Mendis to Strauss, no run, Left alone by Andrew Strauss
End of over 45 (0 runs)
ENGLAND 120/0 (lead 120)
Ajantha Mendis 5.0-2-8-0
Andrew Strauss 47(125b 9X4)
Robert Key 63(146b 12X4)
45.1 Fernando to Key, no run, Robert Key playing forward defensive
45.2 Fernando to Key, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
45.3 Fernando to Key, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
45.4 Fernando to Key, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
45.5 Fernando to Key, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
45.6 Fernando to Key, no run, Robert Key playing forward defensive
End of over 46 (0 runs)
ENGLAND 120/0 (lead 120)
Dilhara Fernando 9.0-2-21-0
Robert Key 63(152b 12X4)
Andrew Strauss 47(125b 9X4)
46.1 Dilshan to Strauss, no run, Left alone by Andrew Strauss
46.2 Dilshan to Strauss, no run, Left alone by Andrew Strauss
46.3 Dilshan to Strauss, no run, Left alone by Andrew Strauss
46.4 Dilshan to Strauss, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by Lasith Malinga
46.5 Dilshan to Key, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
46.6 Dilshan to Strauss, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
End of over 47 (4 runs)
ENGLAND 124/0 (lead 124)
Tillakaratne Dilshan 4.0-0-11-0
Andrew Strauss 48(130b 9X4)
Robert Key 66(153b 12X4)
47.1 Vaas to Key, no run, Left alone by Robert Key
47.2 Vaas to Key, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
47.3 Vaas to Key, FOUR, Robert Key is going haywire!
47.4 Vaas to Key, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
47.5 Vaas to Key, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Kumar Sangakkara
47.6 Vaas to Key, no run, Left alone by Robert Key
End of over 48 (4 runs)
ENGLAND 128/0 (lead 128)
Chaminda Vaas 9.0-2-25-0
Robert Key 70(159b 13X4)
Andrew Strauss 48(130b 9X4)
48.1 Samar'eera to Strauss, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
48.2 Samar'eera to Strauss, one run, Great cooperation between Andrew Strauss and Robert Key
48.3 Samar'eera to Key, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
48.4 Samar'eera to Key, no run, Robert Key playing forward defensive
48.5 Samar'eera to Key, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
48.6 Samar'eera to Key, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
End of over 49 (1 runs)
ENGLAND 129/0 (lead 129)
Thilan Samaraweera 5.0-0-12-0
Robert Key 70(163b 13X4)
Andrew Strauss 49(132b 9X4)
49.1 Jayasuriya to Strauss, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
49.2 Jayasuriya to Strauss, no run, Left alone by Andrew Strauss
49.3 Jayasuriya to Strauss, no run, Andrew Strauss was completely deceived
49.4 Jayasuriya to Strauss, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
49.5 Jayasuriya to Strauss, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
49.6 Jayasuriya to Strauss, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
End of over 50 (0 runs)
ENGLAND 129/0 (lead 129)
Sanath Jayasuriya 3.0-1-4-0
Andrew Strauss 49(138b 9X4)
Robert Key 70(163b 13X4)
50.1 Jayaw'dene to Key, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
50.2 Jayaw'dene to Key, FOUR, Mahela Jayawardene is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
50.3 Jayaw'dene to Key, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
50.4 Jayaw'dene to Key, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
50.5 Jayaw'dene to Key, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by Muttiah Murilitharan
50.6 Jayaw'dene to Strauss, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
End of over 51 (5 runs)
ENGLAND 134/0 (lead 134)
Mahela Jayawardene 4.0-0-18-0
Andrew Strauss 49(139b 9X4)
Robert Key 75(168b 14X4)
51.1 Mendis to Key, no run, Robert Key was completely deceived
51.2 Mendis to Key, no run, Defensively played by Robert Key
51.3 Mendis to Key, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
51.4 Mendis to Key, no run, Left alone by Robert Key
51.5 Mendis to Key, one run, That is very well run by Andrew Strauss
51.6 Mendis to Strauss, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
End of over 52 (1 runs)
ENGLAND 135/0 (lead 135)
Ajantha Mendis 6.0-3-9-0
Andrew Strauss 49(140b 9X4)
Robert Key 76(173b 14X4)
52.1 Jayasuriya to Key, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
52.2 Jayasuriya to Key, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
52.3 Jayasuriya to Key, no run, Robert Key playing forward defensive
52.4 Jayasuriya to Key, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
52.5 Jayasuriya to Key, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
52.6 Jayasuriya to Key, FOUR, Sanath Jayasuriya is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
End of over 53 (4 runs)
ENGLAND 139/0 (lead 139)
Sanath Jayasuriya 4.0-2-8-0
Robert Key 80(179b 15X4)
Andrew Strauss 49(140b 9X4)
53.1 Dilshan to Strauss, no run, Defensively played by Andrew Strauss
53.2 Dilshan to Strauss, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
53.3 Dilshan to Strauss, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Kumar Sangakkara
53.4 Dilshan to Strauss, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
53.5 Dilshan to Strauss, no run, Andrew Strauss playing forward defensive
53.6 Dilshan to Strauss, no run, Left alone by Andrew Strauss
End of over 54 (0 runs)
ENGLAND 139/0 (lead 139)
Tillakaratne Dilshan 5.0-0-11-0
Andrew Strauss 49(146b 9X4)
Robert Key 80(179b 15X4)
54.1 Jayasuriya to Key, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
54.2 Jayasuriya to Key, FOUR, Sanath Jayasuriya is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
54.3 Jayasuriya to Key, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
54.4 Jayasuriya to Key, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
54.5 Jayasuriya to Key, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by Muttiah Murilitharan
54.6 Jayasuriya to Strauss, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
End of over 55 (5 runs)
ENGLAND 144/0 (lead 144)
Sanath Jayasuriya 5.0-2-13-0
Andrew Strauss 49(147b 9X4)
Robert Key 85(184b 16X4)
55.1 Dilshan to Key, no run, Left alone by Robert Key
55.2 Dilshan to Key, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
55.3 Dilshan to Key, FOUR, What a blunder by Dilhara Fernando. He gave away 4 runs with that misfield
55.4 Dilshan to Key, no run, Defensively played by Robert Key
55.5 Dilshan to Key, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Kumar Sangakkara
55.6 Dilshan to Key, no run, Left alone by Robert Key
End of over 56 (4 runs)
ENGLAND 148/0 (lead 148)
Tillakaratne Dilshan 6.0-1-15-0
Robert Key 89(190b 17X4)
Andrew Strauss 49(147b 9X4)
56.1 Mendis to Strauss, no run, Left alone by Andrew Strauss
56.2 Mendis to Strauss, no run, Andrew Strauss playing forward defensive
56.3 Mendis to Strauss, one run, One more to the total
Thats another fifty for Andrew Strauss
56.4 Mendis to Key, legbye, Left alone by Robert Key
56.5 Mendis to Strauss, no run, Left alone by Andrew Strauss
56.6 Mendis to Strauss, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Andrew Strauss
End of over 57 (6 runs)
ENGLAND 154/0 (lead 154)
Ajantha Mendis 7.0-3-14-0
Andrew Strauss 54(152b 10X4)
Robert Key 89(191b 17X4)
57.1 Jayasuriya to Key, no run, Robert Key was completely deceived
57.2 Jayasuriya to Key, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
57.3 Jayasuriya to Key, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
57.4 Jayasuriya to Key, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
57.5 Jayasuriya to Key, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
57.6 Jayasuriya to Key, one run, That is very well run by Andrew Strauss
End of over 58 (1 runs)
ENGLAND 155/0 (lead 155)
Sanath Jayasuriya 6.0-2-14-0
Andrew Strauss 54(152b 10X4)
Robert Key 90(197b 17X4)
58.1 Vaas to Key, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
58.2 Vaas to Key, FOUR, Great shot, four straight over the bowler's head
58.3 Vaas to Key, no run, Defensively played by Robert Key
58.4 Vaas to Key, no run, Robert Key playing forward defensive
58.5 Vaas to Key, no run, Robert Key playing forward defensive
58.6 Vaas to Key, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Robert Key
End of over 59 (8 runs)
ENGLAND 163/0 (lead 163)
Chaminda Vaas 10.0-2-33-0
Robert Key 98(203b 19X4)
Andrew Strauss 54(152b 10X4)
59.1 Fernando to Strauss, no run, Andrew Strauss was completely deceived
59.2 Fernando to Strauss, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
59.3 Fernando to Strauss, no run, Left alone by Andrew Strauss
59.4 Fernando to Strauss, no run, Defensively played by Andrew Strauss
59.5 Fernando to Strauss, FOUR, Dilhara Fernando is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
59.6 Fernando to Strauss, no run, Defensively played by Andrew Strauss
End of over 60 (4 runs)
TEA: DAY 1 of 0
Time: 2:31 PM
ENGLAND 167/0 (lead 167)
Dilhara Fernando 10.0-3-25-0
Andrew Strauss 58(158b 11X4)
Robert Key 98(203b 19X4)
60.1 Samar'eera to Key, one run, One more to the total
60.2 Samar'eera to Strauss, no run, Andrew Strauss playing forward defensive
60.3 Samar'eera to Strauss, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
60.4 Samar'eera to Strauss, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
60.5 Samar'eera to Strauss, no run, Left alone by Andrew Strauss
60.6 Samar'eera to Strauss, no run, Left alone by Andrew Strauss
End of over 61 (1 runs)
ENGLAND 168/0 (lead 168)
Thilan Samaraweera 6.0-0-13-0
Andrew Strauss 58(163b 11X4)
Robert Key 99(204b 19X4)
61.1 Mendis to Key, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
61.2 Mendis to Key, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
61.3 Mendis to Key, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
61.4 Mendis to Key, no run, Robert Key was completely deceived
61.5 Mendis to Key, FOUR, Robert Key is going haywire!
Robert Key has reached 3 figures CENTURY!!
61.6 Mendis to Key, no run, Robert Key playing forward defensive
End of over 62 (4 runs)
ENGLAND 172/0 (lead 172)
Ajantha Mendis 8.0-3-18-0
Robert Key 103(210b 20X4)
Andrew Strauss 58(163b 11X4)
62.1 Fernando to Strauss, FOUR, Andrew Strauss is going haywire!
62.2 Fernando to Strauss, no run, Andrew Strauss was completely deceived
62.3 Fernando to Strauss, no run, Left alone by Andrew Strauss
62.4 Fernando to Strauss, no run, Left alone by Andrew Strauss
62.5 Fernando to Strauss, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
62.6 Fernando to Strauss, no run, Andrew Strauss was completely deceived
End of over 63 (4 runs)
ENGLAND 176/0 (lead 176)
Dilhara Fernando 11.0-3-29-0
Andrew Strauss 62(169b 12X4)
Robert Key 103(210b 20X4)
63.1 Samar'eera to Key, FOUR, Robert Key is going haywire!
63.2 Samar'eera to Key, no run, Left alone by Robert Key
63.3 Samar'eera to Key, no run, Left alone by Robert Key
63.4 Samar'eera to Key, FOUR, Thilan Samaraweera is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
63.5 Samar'eera to Key, no run, Defensively played by Robert Key
63.6 Samar'eera to Key, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Kumar Sangakkara
End of over 64 (8 runs)
ENGLAND 184/0 (lead 184)
Thilan Samaraweera 7.0-0-21-0
Robert Key 111(216b 22X4)
Andrew Strauss 62(169b 12X4)
64.1 Dilshan to Strauss, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
64.2 Dilshan to Strauss, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
64.3 Dilshan to Strauss, no run, Defensively played by Andrew Strauss
64.4 Dilshan to Strauss, no run, Andrew Strauss was completely deceived
64.5 Dilshan to Strauss, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
64.6 Dilshan to Strauss, no run, Andrew Strauss was completely deceived
End of over 65 (0 runs)
ENGLAND 184/0 (lead 184)
Tillakaratne Dilshan 7.0-1-15-0
Andrew Strauss 62(175b 12X4)
Robert Key 111(216b 22X4)
65.1 Malinga to Key, no run, Left alone by Robert Key
65.2 Malinga to Key, no run, Robert Key playing forward defensive
65.3 Malinga to Key, one run, That is very well run by Andrew Strauss
65.4 Malinga to Strauss, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
65.5 Malinga to Strauss, one run, That is very well run by Robert Key
65.6 Malinga to Key, one run, The misfield by Ajantha Mendis allows yet another run
End of over 66 (3 runs)
ENGLAND 187/0 (lead 187)
Lasith Malinga 6.0-3-3-0
Andrew Strauss 63(177b 12X4)
Robert Key 113(220b 22X4)
66.1 Samar'eera to Key, no run, Defensively played by Robert Key
66.2 Samar'eera to Key, one run, Great cooperation between Robert Key and Andrew Strauss
66.3 Samar'eera to Strauss, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Andrew Strauss
66.4 Samar'eera to Strauss, no run, Andrew Strauss playing forward defensive
66.5 Samar'eera to Strauss, no run, Andrew Strauss was completely deceived
66.6 Samar'eera to Strauss, no ball , no run, Defensively played by Andrew Strauss
66.6 Samar'eera to Strauss, no run, Defensively played by Andrew Strauss
End of over 67 (6 runs)
ENGLAND 193/0 (lead 193)
Thilan Samaraweera 8.0-0-27-0
Andrew Strauss 67(181b 13X4)
Robert Key 114(222b 22X4)
67.1 Vaas to Key, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Kumar Sangakkara
67.2 Vaas to Key, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
67.3 Vaas to Key, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
67.4 Vaas to Key, FOUR, Chaminda Vaas is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
67.5 Vaas to Key, no run, Robert Key playing forward defensive
67.6 Vaas to Key, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Kumar Sangakkara
End of over 68 (4 runs)
ENGLAND 197/0 (lead 197)
Chaminda Vaas 11.0-2-37-0
Robert Key 118(228b 23X4)
Andrew Strauss 67(181b 13X4)
68.1 Fernando to Strauss, one run, Great cooperation between Andrew Strauss and Robert Key
68.2 Fernando to Key, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
68.3 Fernando to Key, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
68.4 Fernando to Key, one run, Great cooperation between Robert Key and Andrew Strauss
68.5 Fernando to Strauss, legbye, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
68.6 Fernando to Key, no run, Left alone by Robert Key
End of over 69 (3 runs)
ENGLAND 200/0 (lead 200)
Dilhara Fernando 12.0-3-31-0
Robert Key 119(232b 23X4)
Andrew Strauss 68(183b 13X4)
69.1 Muril'aran to Strauss, no run, Left alone by Andrew Strauss
69.2 Muril'aran to Strauss, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
69.3 Muril'aran to Strauss, no run, Left alone by Andrew Strauss
69.4 Muril'aran to Strauss, no run, Andrew Strauss playing forward defensive
69.5 Muril'aran to Strauss, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
69.6 Muril'aran to Strauss, one run, That is very well run by Robert Key
End of over 70 (1 runs)
ENGLAND 201/0 (lead 201)
Muttiah Murilitharan 7.0-1-26-0
Robert Key 119(232b 23X4)
Andrew Strauss 69(189b 13X4)
70.1 Samar'eera to Strauss, one run, That is very well run by Robert Key
70.2 Samar'eera to Key, no run, Defensively played by Robert Key
70.3 Samar'eera to Key, one run, Great cooperation between Robert Key and Andrew Strauss
70.4 Samar'eera to Strauss, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Andrew Strauss
70.5 Samar'eera to Strauss, no run, Andrew Strauss playing forward defensive
70.6 Samar'eera to Strauss, one run, One more to the total
End of over 71 (7 runs)
ENGLAND 208/0 (lead 208)
Thilan Samaraweera 9.0-0-34-0
Robert Key 120(234b 23X4)
Andrew Strauss 75(193b 14X4)
71.1 Dilshan to Strauss, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
71.2 Dilshan to Strauss, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
71.3 Dilshan to Strauss, no run, Defensively played by Andrew Strauss
71.4 Dilshan to Strauss, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Kumar Sangakkara
71.5 Dilshan to Strauss, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
71.6 Dilshan to Strauss, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
End of over 72 (0 runs)
ENGLAND 208/0 (lead 208)
Tillakaratne Dilshan 8.0-2-15-0
Andrew Strauss 75(199b 14X4)
Robert Key 120(234b 23X4)
72.1 Vaas to Key, no run, Defensively played by Robert Key
72.2 Vaas to Key, no run, Left alone by Robert Key
72.3 Vaas to Key, no run, Left alone by Robert Key
72.4 Vaas to Key, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
72.5 Vaas to Key, no run, Robert Key playing forward defensive
72.6 Vaas to Key, no run, Left alone by Robert Key
End of over 73 (0 runs)
ENGLAND 208/0 (lead 208)
Chaminda Vaas 12.0-2-37-0
Robert Key 120(240b 23X4)
Andrew Strauss 75(199b 14X4)
73.1 Samar'eera to Strauss, FOUR, Andrew Strauss is going haywire!
73.2 Samar'eera to Strauss, no run, Defensively played by Andrew Strauss
73.3 Samar'eera to Strauss, no run, Left alone by Andrew Strauss
73.4 Samar'eera to Strauss, one run, The misfield by Dilhara Fernando allows yet another run
73.5 Samar'eera to Key, no run, Defensively played by Robert Key
73.6 Samar'eera to Key, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
End of over 74 (5 runs)
ENGLAND 213/0 (lead 213)
Thilan Samaraweera 10.0-0-39-0
Robert Key 120(242b 23X4)
Andrew Strauss 80(203b 15X4)
74.1 Malinga to Strauss, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
74.2 Malinga to Strauss, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
74.3 Malinga to Strauss, no run, Andrew Strauss was completely deceived
74.4 Malinga to Strauss, no run, Andrew Strauss playing forward defensive
74.5 Malinga to Strauss, no run, Defensively played by Andrew Strauss
74.6 Malinga to Strauss, no run, Left alone by Andrew Strauss
End of over 75 (0 runs)
ENGLAND 213/0 (lead 213)
Lasith Malinga 7.0-3-3-0
Andrew Strauss 80(209b 15X4)
Robert Key 120(242b 23X4)
75.1 Muril'aran to Key, no run, Defensively played by Robert Key
75.2 Muril'aran to Key, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
75.3 Muril'aran to Key, no run, Left alone by Robert Key
75.4 Muril'aran to Key, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
75.5 Muril'aran to Key, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Kumar Sangakkara
75.6 Muril'aran to Key, no run, Robert Key playing forward defensive
End of over 76 (0 runs)
ENGLAND 213/0 (lead 213)
Muttiah Murilitharan 8.0-1-26-0
Robert Key 120(248b 23X4)
Andrew Strauss 80(209b 15X4)
76.1 Jayaw'dene to Strauss, no run, Left alone by Andrew Strauss
76.2 Jayaw'dene to Strauss, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Andrew Strauss
76.3 Jayaw'dene to Strauss, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
76.4 Jayaw'dene to Strauss, one run, That is very well run by Robert Key
76.5 Jayaw'dene to Key, no run, Robert Key playing forward defensive
76.6 Jayaw'dene to Key, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
End of over 77 (5 runs)
ENGLAND 218/0 (lead 218)
Mahela Jayawardene 5.0-0-23-0
Robert Key 120(250b 23X4)
Andrew Strauss 85(213b 16X4)
77.1 Dilshan to Strauss, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
77.2 Dilshan to Strauss, no run, Left alone by Andrew Strauss
77.3 Dilshan to Strauss, one run, Dropped! Tillakaratne Dilshan made a big mess of that simple chance
77.4 Dilshan to Key, one run, Great cooperation between Robert Key and Andrew Strauss
77.5 Dilshan to Strauss, FOUR, Tillakaratne Dilshan is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
77.6 Dilshan to Strauss, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
End of over 78 (6 runs)
ENGLAND 224/0 (lead 224)
Tillakaratne Dilshan 9.0-3-21-0
Andrew Strauss 90(218b 17X4)
Robert Key 121(251b 23X4)
78.1 Muril'aran to Key, no run, Left alone by Robert Key
78.2 Muril'aran to Key, no run, Robert Key playing forward defensive
78.3 Muril'aran to Key, no run, Left alone by Robert Key
78.4 Muril'aran to Key, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
78.5 Muril'aran to Key, no run, Robert Key playing forward defensive
78.6 Muril'aran to Key, no run, Defensively played by Robert Key
End of over 79 (0 runs)
ENGLAND 224/0 (lead 224)
Muttiah Murilitharan 9.0-2-26-0
Robert Key 121(257b 23X4)
Andrew Strauss 90(218b 17X4)
79.1 Mendis to Strauss, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
79.2 Mendis to Strauss, no run, Andrew Strauss playing forward defensive
79.3 Mendis to Strauss, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Kumar Sangakkara
79.4 Mendis to Strauss, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
79.5 Mendis to Strauss, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
79.6 Mendis to Strauss, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
End of over 80 (0 runs)
ENGLAND 224/0 (lead 224)
Ajantha Mendis 9.0-3-18-0
Andrew Strauss 90(224b 17X4)
Robert Key 121(257b 23X4)
80.1 Samar'eera to Key, FOUR, Thilan Samaraweera is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
80.2 Samar'eera to Key, no run, Defensively played by Robert Key
80.3 Samar'eera to Key, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
80.4 Samar'eera to Key, no run, Defensively played by Robert Key
80.5 Samar'eera to Key, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
80.6 Samar'eera to Key, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
End of over 81 (4 runs)
ENGLAND 228/0 (lead 228)
Thilan Samaraweera 11.0-0-43-0
Robert Key 125(263b 24X4)
Andrew Strauss 90(224b 17X4)
81.1 Dilshan to Strauss, no run, Defensively played by Andrew Strauss
81.2 Dilshan to Strauss, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Kumar Sangakkara
81.3 Dilshan to Strauss, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
81.4 Dilshan to Strauss, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
81.5 Dilshan to Strauss, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
81.6 Dilshan to Strauss, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
End of over 82 (0 runs)
ENGLAND 228/0 (lead 228)
Tillakaratne Dilshan 10.0-3-21-0
Andrew Strauss 90(230b 17X4)
Robert Key 125(263b 24X4)
82.1 Muril'aran to Key, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
82.2 Muril'aran to Key, no run, Left alone by Robert Key
82.3 Muril'aran to Key, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
82.4 Muril'aran to Key, no run, Defensively played by Robert Key
82.5 Muril'aran to Key, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
82.6 Muril'aran to Key, no run, Left alone by Robert Key
End of over 83 (0 runs)
ENGLAND 228/0 (lead 228)
Muttiah Murilitharan 10.0-3-26-0
Robert Key 125(269b 24X4)
Andrew Strauss 90(230b 17X4)
83.1 Malinga to Strauss, no run, Andrew Strauss was completely deceived
83.2 Malinga to Strauss, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Andrew Strauss
83.3 Malinga to Strauss, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
83.4 Malinga to Strauss, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
83.5 Malinga to Strauss, no run, Andrew Strauss playing forward defensive
83.6 Malinga to Strauss, no ball , no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
83.6 Malinga to Strauss, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
End of over 84 (5 runs)
ENGLAND 233/0 (lead 233)
Lasith Malinga 8.0-4-8-0
Andrew Strauss 94(236b 18X4)
Robert Key 125(269b 24X4)
84.1 Fernando to Key, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
84.2 Fernando to Key, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Kumar Sangakkara
84.3 Fernando to Key, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
84.4 Fernando to Key, FOUR, Dilhara Fernando is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
84.5 Fernando to Key, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
84.6 Fernando to Key, no run, Robert Key playing forward defensive
End of over 85 (4 runs)
ENGLAND 237/0 (lead 237)
Dilhara Fernando 13.0-3-35-0
Robert Key 129(275b 25X4)
Andrew Strauss 94(236b 18X4)
85.1 Jayaw'dene to Strauss, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
85.2 Jayaw'dene to Strauss, no run, Left alone by Andrew Strauss
85.3 Jayaw'dene to Strauss, no run, Left alone by Andrew Strauss
85.4 Jayaw'dene to Strauss, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Kumar Sangakkara
85.5 Jayaw'dene to Strauss, no run, Left alone by Andrew Strauss
85.6 Jayaw'dene to Strauss, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
End of over 86 (0 runs)
ENGLAND 237/0 (lead 237)
Mahela Jayawardene 6.0-0-23-0
Andrew Strauss 94(242b 18X4)
Robert Key 129(275b 25X4)
86.1 Mendis to Key, no run, Robert Key playing forward defensive
86.2 Mendis to Key, no run, Left alone by Robert Key
86.3 Mendis to Key, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
86.4 Mendis to Key, no run, Left alone by Robert Key
86.5 Mendis to Key, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
86.6 Mendis to Key, FOUR, Ajantha Mendis is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
End of over 87 (4 runs)
ENGLAND 241/0 (lead 241)
Ajantha Mendis 10.0-4-22-0
Robert Key 133(281b 26X4)
Andrew Strauss 94(242b 18X4)
87.1 Vaas to Strauss, legbye, Defensively played by Andrew Strauss
87.2 Vaas to Key, no run, Robert Key playing forward defensive
87.3 Vaas to Key, no run, Defensively played by Robert Key
87.4 Vaas to Key, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
87.5 Vaas to Key, no run, Left alone by Robert Key
87.6 Vaas to Key, no run, Robert Key playing forward defensive
End of over 88 (1 runs)
ENGLAND 242/0 (lead 242)
Chaminda Vaas 13.0-3-37-0
Robert Key 133(286b 26X4)
Andrew Strauss 94(243b 18X4)
88.1 Jayasuriya to Strauss, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
88.2 Jayasuriya to Strauss, FOUR, Andrew Strauss is one of the best batsmen in the world
88.3 Jayasuriya to Strauss, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
88.4 Jayasuriya to Strauss, one run, The misfield by Chamara Kapugedera allows yet another run
88.5 Jayasuriya to Key, no run, Defensively played by Robert Key
88.6 Jayasuriya to Key, no run, Robert Key playing forward defensive
End of over 89 (5 runs)
ENGLAND 247/0 (lead 247)
Sanath Jayasuriya 7.0-2-19-0
Robert Key 133(288b 26X4)
Andrew Strauss 99(247b 19X4)
89.1 Muril'aran to Strauss, no run, Andrew Strauss playing forward defensive
89.2 Muril'aran to Strauss, no ball , no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
89.2 Muril'aran to Strauss, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
89.3 Muril'aran to Strauss, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
89.4 Muril'aran to Strauss, FOUR, Andrew Strauss is one of the best batsmen in the world
Andrew Strauss has reached 3 figures CENTURY!!
89.5 Muril'aran to Strauss, no run, Andrew Strauss was completely deceived
89.6 Muril'aran to Strauss, one run, Great cooperation between Andrew Strauss and Robert Key
End of over 90 (6 runs)
END OF DAY 1
Time: 5:01 PM
ENGLAND 253/0 (lead 253)
Muttiah Murilitharan 11.0-4-32-0
Robert Key 133(288b 26X4)
Andrew Strauss 104(253b 20X4)
