3rd T20I, Dambulla, October 17, 2024, 07:00 PM
West Indies
162/8(20.0ov)
Sri Lanka
19/0(1.4ov)
SL need 144 runs in 110 balls
SL 71%
Tie 2%
WI 27%
Batsmen
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Econ
Commentry
1.4
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No run.
1.3
6
Six!
1.2
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Back of a length around off, shaping further away from the batter. Pathum Nissanka shoulders arms it.
1.1
1
On a length around off, Kusal Mendis dabs this towards the third man region for a single.
Alzarri Joseph will bowl from the other end.
In over# 1
0
4
4
0
4
0
Fabian Allen 12/0(1)
0.6
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Quicker and short around off, sharp turn on offer, Pathum Nissanka punches this towards cover for no run. A good first over for Sri Lanka.
0.5
4
FOUR! Pathum Nissanka is ridigin his luck. Tossed up on off, Pathum Nissanka goes for the slog sweep and swings hard. The ball gets a leading edge behind Rovman Powell at first slip. Rovman Powell runs backward and looks to pluck this but the ball deflects off his hands and races into the fence.
0.4
4
FOUR! Pathum Nissanka is doing his bit to get Fabian Allen off his line. Short of a length on off, touch quicker this time around, Pathum Nissanka goes for the reverse sweep and gets a good connection to it. The ball lobs over point for a boundary.
0.3
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Sharp turn. Short of a length on off, Pathum Nissanka goes on the back foot and looks to cut this but gts beaten.
0.2
4
FOUR! Pathum Nissanka is up and running in the chase with a boundary, not a convincing one though. Tossed up, around off, turning away from the batter. Pathum Nissanka plays for the arm delivery and the ball gets an outside edge and flies past Rovman Powell at first slip for a boundary.
0.1
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Starts with a teasing line outside off, Pathum Nissanka drives this towards cover for a dot to begin the chase.
We are back with the chase. The umpires are out in the middle and the West Indies team follows them led by Rovman Powell. Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis will open for Sri Lanka. The first over of the chase will be bowled by Fabian Allen for West Indies.
... THE RUN CHASE ...
Considering the nature of the pitch, 162 is a challenging target. The outcome of the match hinges now on Sri Lanka's batting response. If their top order can establish a solid foundation and counter the West Indies bowling attack effectively, they stand a good chance of successfully chasing down the score. The West Indies bowlers, on the other hand, will look for quick wickets and put the Lankans under pressure. So, which side will win the series? We shall find out soon. Chase coming up shortly...
On the bowling front, Sri Lanka initially made inroads into the West Indies batting lineup but were unable to break the pivotal partnership between Powell and Motie in a timely manner. Star bowlers Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana both claimed two wickets apiece, yet their efforts fell short of stifling the West Indies' recovery.
So, the West Indies have posted a score of 162 runs on the board! After a tumultuous start, the West Indies found themselves in a precarious position at 62 for 5 in the 12th over. However, a crucial partnership between Rovman Powell and Gudakesh Motie provided much-needed stability. This duo stitched together a rapid 54 runs off just 26 balls, allowing the West Indies to regain their footing. After Motie was dismissed, Powell continued to anchor the innings, finishing with a commendable score of 37 runs, propelling the West Indies to a competitive total of 162 runs.
In over# 20
2
0W
2
4
2wd
4
1
Nuwan Thushara 27/1(2)
19.6
2
A yorker, on leg, Alzarri Joseph digs it through mid-wicket for a brace. West Indies end their innings at 162/8.
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