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West Indies vs Sri Lanka 2020 1st ODI Full Commentary

Result · Feb 22 2020, Sat - 09:45 AM (IST)
1st ODI, - Sinhalese Sports Club Ground
WEST INDIES
289/7
SRI LANKA
290/9
Sri Lanka won by 1 wicket
CRR:5.9
Player Of The Match
  • 49.6

    Isuru Udana to Keemo Paul. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, to long on for 2 runs, fielded by Perera.

    A good finish to the innings for West Indies after they looked like posting a below par score. It might still be a little short but after some lusty blows at the end their bowlers have something to defend. Lots of credit has to go to Shai Hope for his ninth ODI century and he held the innings together very nicely.
    Slower balls proved to be the way forward for the seamers while the spin twins didn't find much turn, although Wanindu Hasaranga was very economical. Should have a good chase on our hands here so join us after this short break.

  • 49.5

    FOUR! Isuru Udana to Keemo Paul. Half volley, to leg on the front foot flick, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs. Whips his wrists in fine style. Another boundary for West Indies as they look to take the momentum into their bowling.

  • 49.4

    FOUR! Isuru Udana to Keemo Paul. Slower length ball, middle stump on the front foot Slog, well timed past deep square leg for 4 runs. Heaved square of the wicket and even though it wasn't pretty, it was effective.

  • 49.2

    FOUR! Isuru Udana to Hayden Walsh. Slower length ball, outside off stump moves in front Scoop, well timed past fine leg for 4 runs. Very clever from Walsh, expecting either a slower ball or the yorker. It was the change of pace and he was in position early to help it on its way.

  • 49.1

    Isuru Udana to Keemo Paul. Half volley, outside off stump moves in front driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by De Silva.

  • End of Over 49
    Over 49. 9 runs. Bowler: Sheldon Cottrell. Sri Lanka: 289/8 (rr 5.90)
  • 48.6

    Thisara Perera to Hayden Walsh. Full toss, down leg side on the front foot flick, in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Mathews.

  • 48.5

    Thisara Perera to Hayden Walsh. Half volley, down leg side on the front foot driving, to long off for 2 runs, fielded by Fernando.

  • 48.4

    SIX! Thisara Perera to Hayden Walsh. Half volley, to leg on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs. The tail are beginning to show their power and ability. Hitting through the line and clearing the fence.

  • 48.3

    Thisara Perera to Hayden Walsh. Yorker, down leg side on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Perera.

  • 48.2

    Thisara Perera to Keemo Paul. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to extra cover for 1 run, mis-fielded by Mathews.

  • 48.1

    Thisara Perera to Keemo Paul. Full toss, off stump backing away driving, to long on for 2 runs, fielded by Fernando.

  • End of Over 48
    Over 48. 3 runs. Bowler: Keemo Paul. Sri Lanka: 280/8 (rr 5.83)
  • 47.6

    FOUR! Isuru Udana to Hayden Walsh. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past third man for 4 runs. Sliced behind point as the ball is overpitched. Big over for West Indies and they needed it.

  • 47.5

    Isuru Udana to Keemo Paul. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Mendis.

  • 47.4

    FOUR! Isuru Udana to Keemo Paul. Slower length ball, down leg side on the back foot pulling, well timed past deep mid wicket for 4 runs. Very clever batting, shovelling the ball into the leg side. He knew exactly where the gap was and found it superbly.

  • 47.3

    Isuru Udana to Keemo Paul. Length ball, off stump on the front foot driving, to deep extra cover for 2 runs, fielded by Mendis.

  • 47.2

    Isuru Udana to Keemo Paul. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Perera.

  • 47.1

    SIX! Isuru Udana to Keemo Paul. Slower length ball, middle stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs. In the slot. Dispatched for a huge six.

  • End of Over 47
    Over 47. 12 runs. Bowler: Sheldon Cottrell. Sri Lanka: 277/8 (rr 5.89)
  • 46.6

    Nuwan Pradeep to Hayden Walsh. Full toss, to leg on the front foot driving, to long on for 2 runs, fielded by Karunaratne.

  • 46.5

    Nuwan Pradeep to Keemo Paul. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to mid off for 1 run, shy attempt by Karunaratne.

  • 46.4

    OUT! Run Out. Nuwan Pradeep to Jason Holder. Full toss, to leg moves in front working, leading edge in the air uncontrolled to mid off for 1 run, direct hit by Mathews. Terrible running between this pair. Paul should have always come back to try and get his partner on strike but he pulled out halfway and left them both stranded. On target was Mathews to send Holder on his way.

  • 46.3

    Nuwan Pradeep to Jason Holder. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Perera.

  • 46.2

    FOUR! Nuwan Pradeep to Jason Holder. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past long off for 4 runs. Only misses his yorker by a fraction but Holder was onto it so quickly. Smashed it along the floor and gave long off no chance.

  • 46.1

    Nuwan Pradeep to Jason Holder. Yorker, off stump on the front foot pushing, to extra cover for no runs, fielded by Mathews.

  • End of Over 46
    Over 46. 4 runs. Bowler: Keemo Paul. Sri Lanka: 265/8 (rr 5.76)
  • 45.6

    Isuru Udana to Keemo Paul. Full toss, off stump on the front foot pushing, to extra cover for no runs, fielded by Mathews.

  • 45.5

    Isuru Udana to Keemo Paul. Short, down leg side on the back foot defending, to silly point for no runs, fielded by Mendis.

  • 45.4

    Isuru Udana to Keemo Paul. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot Steer, to gully for no runs, fielded by Mendis.

  • 45.4

    Wide Isuru Udana to Keemo Paul. Off cutter short, down leg side on the front foot pulling, missed to wicketkeeper for 1 run, fielded by Perera.

  • 45.3

    Isuru Udana to Keemo Paul. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot defending, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Karunaratne.

  • 45.2

    FOUR! Isuru Udana to Keemo Paul. Short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, top edge in the air uncontrolled past fine leg for 4 runs. Goes with the bumper straight away. Catches Paul by surprise but there is no luck for the bowlers in this format.

  • 45.1

    OUT! Bowled. Isuru Udana to Shai Hope. Slower ball full toss, off stump moves in front sweeping, hit pad to. How unlucky can you get? Misses a full tosses which strikes his front pad, then the back one and rolls back onto the stumps. Very good change of pace and it needed to be good to dismiss Shai Hope.

  • 49.2

    No ball Keemo Paul to Wanindu Hasaranga. Full toss, middle stump on the back foot Slog, in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 1 run.

    Victory courtesy of a no-ball. Sri Lanka won't be bothered how it comes as long as they get the win. Brilliant stuff from Sri Lanka and Wanindu Hasaranga to take his team over the line. An innings full of starts from Sri Lanka and after a century opening partnership they would have kicked themselves if they didn't win.
    Not the greatest bowling or fielding effort from the Windies and they have a lot to clean up before the next ODI.

  • 49.1
    Lakshan Sandakan Run Out Sunil Ambris 3 (9)

    OUT! Run Out. Keemo Paul to Lakshan Sandakan. Full toss, middle stump on the back foot working, to mid wicket, direct hit by Ambris. The drama has not stopped yet. Sri Lanka think they can scamper through for a quick single but Ambris has other ideas. Direct hit and the crowd goes quiet again. One positive is that Hasaranga is on strike.

  • End of Over 49
    Over 49. 9 runs. Bowler: Sheldon Cottrell. Sri Lanka: 289/8 (rr 5.90)
  • 48.6

    Sheldon Cottrell to Wanindu Hasaranga. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Hope.

  • 48.5

    FOUR! Sheldon Cottrell to Wanindu Hasaranga. Slower ball full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past deep backward point for 4 runs. Opens the face at the perfect moment to send the ball flying to the rope. Scores are level and this has been a brilliant knock.

  • 48.4

    Sheldon Cottrell to Lakshan Sandakan. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Chase.

  • 48.3

    Sheldon Cottrell to Lakshan Sandakan. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Cottrell.

  • 48.3

    Wide Sheldon Cottrell to Lakshan Sandakan. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, Play and Miss (Leg Side) to wicketkeeper for 1 run, fielded by Hope.

  • 48.2

    Sheldon Cottrell to Wanindu Hasaranga. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Paul.

  • 48.1

    APPEAL! Sheldon Cottrell to Wanindu Hasaranga. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep extra cover for 2 runs, fielded by Ambris, by Cottrell, appeal made for Run Out. Needed to be a stronger throw from the deep to get the run-out.

  • End of Over 48
    Over 48. 3 runs. Bowler: Keemo Paul. Sri Lanka: 280/8 (rr 5.83)
  • 47.6

    Keemo Paul to Lakshan Sandakan. Yorker, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to cover for no runs, fielded by Walsh.

  • 47.5

    APPEAL! Keemo Paul to Lakshan Sandakan. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to point for no runs, direct hit by Walsh, appeal made for Run Out. Brilliant work from both the fielder and non-striker. Sharp work to get to the ball and hit the stumps but Hasaranga put in the full length dive and made it back.

  • 47.5

    Wide Keemo Paul to Lakshan Sandakan. Yorker, down leg side on the front foot working, Play and Miss (Leg Side) to wicketkeeper for 1 run, fielded by Hope.

  • 47.4

    Keemo Paul to Wanindu Hasaranga. Off cutter half volley, outside off stump on the front foot working, to long on for 1 run.

  • 47.4

    Wide Keemo Paul to Wanindu Hasaranga. Slower ball short, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed to wicketkeeper for 1 run, fielded by Hope.

  • 47.3

    Keemo Paul to Wanindu Hasaranga. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Walsh.

  • 47.2

    Keemo Paul to Wanindu Hasaranga. Slower ball short, outside off stump on the back foot working, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Paul.

  • 47.1

    Keemo Paul to Wanindu Hasaranga. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, outside edge to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Hope.

  • End of Over 47
    Over 47. 12 runs. Bowler: Sheldon Cottrell. Sri Lanka: 277/8 (rr 5.89)
  • 46.6

    Sheldon Cottrell to Lakshan Sandakan. Short, down leg side ducked Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Hope.

  • 46.5

    Sheldon Cottrell to Wanindu Hasaranga. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Holder.

  • 46.4

    Sheldon Cottrell to Wanindu Hasaranga. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep point for 2 runs, fielded by Ambris, mis-fielded by Hope.

  • 46.3

    FOUR! Sheldon Cottrell to Wanindu Hasaranga. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past deep extra cover for 4 runs. Picked the slower ball and dispatched over cover. Game on here at Colombo.

  • 46.2

    FOUR! Sheldon Cottrell to Wanindu Hasaranga. Half volley, middle stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past long on for 4 runs. Manages to clear the front leg and then add the elevation to go over the bowler.

  • 46.1

    Sheldon Cottrell to Lakshan Sandakan. Length ball, to leg on the front foot Steer, to third man for 1 run.

  • End of Over 46
    Over 46. 4 runs. Bowler: Keemo Paul. Sri Lanka: 265/8 (rr 5.76)
  • 45.6

    Keemo Paul to Lakshan Sandakan. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, hit pad to square leg for 1 run, fielded by Pollard.

  • 45.5

    Keemo Paul to Wanindu Hasaranga. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Holder.

  • 45.4

    Keemo Paul to Lakshan Sandakan. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, inside edge to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Cottrell.

  • 45.3
    Isuru Udana c Shai Hope b Keemo Paul 0 (6)

    OUT! Caught. Keemo Paul to Isuru Udana. Short, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, top edge to wicketkeeper, by Hope. A fourth catch for Hope. The width was there for Udana to have a slash at but he could only find the edge. Advantage West Indies.

  • 45.2

    Keemo Paul to Isuru Udana. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Pooran.

  • 45.1

    Keemo Paul to Wanindu Hasaranga. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot Steer, to third man for 1 run, fielded by Chase.

  • End of Over 45
    Over 45. 5 runs. Bowler: Alzarri Joseph. Sri Lanka: 261/7 (rr 5.80)
  • 44.6

    Alzarri Joseph to Isuru Udana. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Pooran.