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Sri Lanka vs Australia 2021 Match 22 Full Commentary

Result · Oct 28 2021, Thu - 07:30 PM (IST)
Match 22, - Dubai International Cricket Stadium
SRI LANKA
154/6
AUSTRALIA
155/3
Australia won by 7 wickets
CRR:9.12
Player Of The Match
  • 19.6

    Josh Hazlewood to Bhanuka Rajapaksa. Yorker, down leg side backing away pushing, to cover for 1 run, fielded by Marsh. That's the end of Sri Lanka's innings, as they scored 154 for the loss of six wickets from 20 overs. Adam Zampa bowled brilliantly and picked up two wickets. Bhanuka Rajapaksa played a fine cameo innings with an unbeaten 33. Do join us for the run-chase in a while.

  • 19.5

    Josh Hazlewood to Chamika Karunaratne. Reverse Swing-In yorker, outside off stump deep in crease driving, to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Smith.

  • 19.4

    Josh Hazlewood to Bhanuka Rajapaksa. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot Slog, hit pad to short leg for 1 run.

  • 19.4

    Wide Josh Hazlewood to Bhanuka Rajapaksa. Back of a length, wide down leg side down the track pulling, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for 1 run, fielded by Wade.

  • 19.3

    Josh Hazlewood to Chamika Karunaratne. Full toss, outside off stump deep in crease driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Starc.

  • 19.2

    Josh Hazlewood to Bhanuka Rajapaksa. Half volley, down leg side deep in crease working, hit pad to short mid wicket for 1 run.

  • 19.1

    FOUR! Josh Hazlewood to Bhanuka Rajapaksa. Half volley, down leg side backing away driving, well timed past deep cover for 4 runs.

  • 18.6

    Mitchell Starc to Chamika Karunaratne. Full toss, outside off stump deep in crease driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep cover for 2 runs, fielded by Cummins.

  • 18.5

    Mitchell Starc to Chamika Karunaratne. Half volley, middle stump backing away driving, to short extra cover for no runs, shy attempt by Marsh, fielded by Finch.

  • 18.4

    Mitchell Starc to Bhanuka Rajapaksa. Full toss, down leg side deep in crease Slog, hit pad to short mid wicket for 1 run.

  • 18.3

    Mitchell Starc to Chamika Karunaratne. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Warner.

  • 18.2

    FOUR! Mitchell Starc to Chamika Karunaratne. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past long off for 4 runs.

  • 18.1

    Mitchell Starc to Bhanuka Rajapaksa. Full toss, down leg side backing away working, hit pad to point for 1 run, fielded by Stoinis.

  • 17.6

    Pat Cummins to Bhanuka Rajapaksa. Off cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Hazlewood.

  • 17.5

    Pat Cummins to Bhanuka Rajapaksa. Off cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Wade.

  • 17.4

    OUT! Caught. Pat Cummins to Dasun Shanaka. Off cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, top edge in the air uncontrolled, caught by Wade. Skipper departs!

  • 17.3

    FOUR! Pat Cummins to Dasun Shanaka. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past deep extra cover for 4 runs.

  • 17.2

    Pat Cummins to Dasun Shanaka. Yorker, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Finch.

  • 17.1

    Pat Cummins to Bhanuka Rajapaksa. Off cutter back of a length, outside off stump moves in front pulling, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Hazlewood.

  • 17.1

    Wide Pat Cummins to Bhanuka Rajapaksa. Off cutter length ball, wide down leg side backing away glancing, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for 1 run, fielded by Wade.

  • End of Over 17
    Over 17. 15 runs. Bowler: Lahiru Kumara. Australia: 155/3 (rr 9.12)
  • 16.6

    Marcus Stoinis to Bhanuka Rajapaksa. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Smith.

  • 16.6

    Wide Marcus Stoinis to Bhanuka Rajapaksa. Off cutter short, down leg side down the track pulling, missed for 1 run, fielded by Wade.

  • 16.5

    Marcus Stoinis to Bhanuka Rajapaksa. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump deep in crease cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Wade.

  • 16.4

    SIX! Marcus Stoinis to Bhanuka Rajapaksa. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control over long off for 6 runs. Rajapaksa is on fire!

  • 16.3

    FOUR! Marcus Stoinis to Bhanuka Rajapaksa. Back of a length, middle stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past deep square leg for 4 runs.

  • 16.2

    FOUR! Marcus Stoinis to Bhanuka Rajapaksa. Off cutter full toss, outside off stump moves in front slog sweeping, well timed in the air under control past deep backward square leg for 4 runs.

  • 16.1

    Marcus Stoinis to Dasun Shanaka. Half volley, off stump on the front foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Maxwell.

  • End of Over 16
    Over 16. 10 runs. Bowler: Chamika Karunaratne. Australia: 140/3 (rr 8.75)
  • 15.6

    Pat Cummins to Dasun Shanaka. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Warner.

  • 15.6

    Wide Pat Cummins to Dasun Shanaka. Off cutter short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, missed for 1 run, fielded by Wade.

  • 15.5

    Pat Cummins to Bhanuka Rajapaksa. Off cutter back of a length, down leg side backing away Steer, to third man for 1 run, fielded by Zampa.

  • End of Over 17
    Over 17. 15 runs. Bowler: Lahiru Kumara. Australia: 155/3 (rr 9.12)
  • 16.6

    FOUR! Lahiru Kumara to Marcus Stoinis. Half volley, outside off stump deep in crease driving, well timed past deep extra cover for 4 runs. Stoinis finishes off in style! A dominating performance from the Aussies as they win the match by seven wickets. David Warner top-scored with 65. Wanindu Hasaranga picked up two wickets to his name. Adam Zampa has been adjudged as Player of the Match for his excellent bowling performance. Do join us for tomorrow's double-header. Cheers.

  • 16.5

    Lahiru Kumara to Steven Smith. Yorker, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by De Silva.

  • 16.4

    Lahiru Kumara to Marcus Stoinis. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to long on for 1 run, fielded by Rajapaksa.

  • 16.3

    SIX! Lahiru Kumara to Marcus Stoinis. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs.

  • 16.2

    Lahiru Kumara to Marcus Stoinis. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, mis-timed to short extra cover for no runs, shy attempt by Asalanka.

  • 16.1

    Lahiru Kumara to Steven Smith. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed to deep extra cover for 3 runs, fielded by De Silva.

  • End of Over 16
    Over 16. 10 runs. Bowler: Chamika Karunaratne. Australia: 140/3 (rr 8.75)
  • 15.6

    Chamika Karunaratne to Steven Smith. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Late Cut, to short third man for 1 run, direct hit by Rajapaksa.

  • 15.5

    Chamika Karunaratne to Steven Smith. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed to deep cover for 2 runs, fielded by Fernando.

  • 15.5

    Wide Chamika Karunaratne to Steven Smith. Short, outside off stump no foot movement Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Perera.

  • 15.4

    Chamika Karunaratne to Marcus Stoinis. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Chameera.

  • 15.3

    FOUR! Chamika Karunaratne to Marcus Stoinis. Leg cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, well timed past deep extra cover for 4 runs.

  • 15.2

    Chamika Karunaratne to Marcus Stoinis. Leg cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.

  • 15.1

    Chamika Karunaratne to Steven Smith. Length ball, to leg on the front foot flick, in the air under control to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Nissanka.

  • End of Over 15
    Over 15. 6 runs. Bowler: Dasun Shanaka. Australia: 130/3 (rr 8.67)
  • 14.6
    David Warner c Bhanuka Rajapaksa b Dasun Shanaka 65 (42)

    OUT! Caught. Dasun Shanaka to David Warner. Length ball, to leg backing away driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long off, caught by Rajapaksa. Three down for Australia.

  • 14.6

    Wide Dasun Shanaka to David Warner. Slower ball bouncer, wide down leg side no foot movement Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Perera.

  • 14.5

    Dasun Shanaka to David Warner. Short, down leg side no foot movement Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Perera.

  • 14.4

    Dasun Shanaka to Steven Smith. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Rajapaksa.

  • 14.3

    Dasun Shanaka to Steven Smith. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, mis-timed to mid on for 2 runs, fielded by Karunaratne.

  • 14.2

    Dasun Shanaka to David Warner. Back of a length, to leg on the back foot cutting, to third man for 1 run, fielded by Theekshana.

  • 14.1

    Dasun Shanaka to Steven Smith. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run.

  • End of Over 14
    Over 14. 12 runs. Bowler: Dushmantha Chameera. Australia: 124/2 (rr 8.86)
  • 13.6

    Dushmantha Chameera to Steven Smith. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Shanaka.

  • 13.5

    Dushmantha Chameera to David Warner. Full toss, outside off stump deep in crease driving, to point for 1 run, fielded by Asalanka.

  • 13.4

    FOUR! Dushmantha Chameera to David Warner. Back of a length, to leg backing away driving, well timed in the air under control past deep extra cover for 4 runs.

  • 13.3

    FOUR! Dushmantha Chameera to David Warner. Off cutter back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, well timed past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.

  • 13.2

    Dushmantha Chameera to Steven Smith. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by De Silva.

  • 13.1

    Dushmantha Chameera to David Warner. Yorker, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to point for 1 run, fielded by Shanaka.

  • End of Over 13
    Over 13. 4 runs. Bowler: Wanindu Hasaranga. Australia: 112/2 (rr 8.62)
  • 12.6

    Wanindu Hasaranga to Steven Smith. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Shanaka. An economical spell from Wanindu Hasaranga as he completed his spell with two wickets.

  • 12.5

    Wanindu Hasaranga to David Warner. Googly length ball, down leg side on the back foot pulling, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Karunaratne.

  • 12.4

    Wanindu Hasaranga to Steven Smith. Leg spinner half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Karunaratne.

  • 12.3

    Wanindu Hasaranga to Steven Smith. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, mis-timed back to bowler for no runs.