SL vs ZIM, 3rd T20I - Live Cricket Score, Commentary

Series: Sri Lanka v Zimbabwe T20Is - Men
Venue: Colombo
Date & Time: Jan 18, 2024, 07:00 PM
MATCH DETAILS
  • Venue

    Colombo

  • Series

    Sri Lanka v Zimbabwe T20Is - Men

  • Toss

    Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bowl.

  • Umpire

    Lyndon Hannibal , Rambukkana Rambukwella

  • Match Referee

    Ranjan Madugalle

  • Tv Umpire

    Raja Wimalasiri

  • Man of the Match

    Wanindu Hasaranga

SL
88/1 (10.5)
ZIM
82/10 (14.1)
CRR:
Sri Lanka win by 9 wickets
Player of the Match Wanindu Hasaranga

Key Stats

Partnership 24 (19)
Last Wicket Kusal Mendis - 33 (27)
Extra 1
Batter R B 4s 6s SR
Pathum Nissanka 39 23 5 1 169.57
Dhananjaya de Silva 15 15 2 0 100.00
Bowler O M R W Econ
Sikandar Raza 2.5 0 25 0 8.82

10.5 Sikandar Raza to Pathum Nissanka

6

SIX! Sikandar Raza to Pathum Nissanka. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs. The ball sails over the ropes and Sri Lanka win by nine wickets to seal the series. An easy task for Sri Lanka in the vital game as they did their best in all three departments tonight. Zimbabwe just gifted this game without an effort. Wanindu Hasaranga is the Player of the Match.

10.4 Sikandar Raza to Dhananjaya de Silva

1

Sikandar Raza to Dhananjaya de Silva. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, mis-fielded by Bennett, fielded by Masakadza.

10.3 Sikandar Raza to Dhananjaya de Silva

0

Sikandar Raza to Dhananjaya de Silva. Off break half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to extra cover for no runs, fielded by Williams.

10.2 Sikandar Raza to Dhananjaya de Silva

4

FOUR! Sikandar Raza to Dhananjaya de Silva. Quicker length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, well timed past third man for 4 runs, mis-fielded by Ngarava.

10.1 Sikandar Raza to Dhananjaya de Silva

0

Sikandar Raza to Dhananjaya de Silva. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to point for no runs, fielded by Munyonga.

Over
10
1 0 2 4 0 1
8
SL
88 / 1
Pathum Nissanka
39(23)
Dhananjaya de Silva
15(15)
Richard Ngarava
3-0-22-0

9.6 Sean Williams to Dhananjaya de Silva

1

Sean Williams to Dhananjaya de Silva. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot dropped, to point for 1 run, fielded by Jongwe.

9.5 Sean Williams to Dhananjaya de Silva

0

Sean Williams to Dhananjaya de Silva. Arm length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, hit pad to short third man for no runs, fielded by Jongwe.

9.4 Sean Williams to Dhananjaya de Silva

2

Sean Williams to Dhananjaya de Silva. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to deep cover for 2 runs, shy attempt by Bennett, fielded by Munyonga.

9.3 Sean Williams to Dhananjaya de Silva

4

FOUR! Sean Williams to Dhananjaya de Silva. Stock length ball, middle stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.

9.2 Sean Williams to Dhananjaya de Silva

0

Sean Williams to Dhananjaya de Silva. Stock length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Madande.

9.1 Sean Williams to Pathum Nissanka

1

Sean Williams to Pathum Nissanka. Stock length ball, middle stump on the back foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Kamunhukamwe.

Over
9
2 0 0 1 1 1
5
SL
88 / 1
Pathum Nissanka
39(23)
Dhananjaya de Silva
15(15)
Richard Ngarava
3-0-22-0

8.6 Sikandar Raza to Dhananjaya de Silva

2

Sikandar Raza to Dhananjaya de Silva. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot sweeping, top edge in the air uncontrolled to fine leg for 2 runs, fielded by Bennett.

8.5 Sikandar Raza to Dhananjaya de Silva

0

Sikandar Raza to Dhananjaya de Silva. Googly length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, bottom edge to silly point for no runs, fielded by Madande.

8.4 Sikandar Raza to Dhananjaya de Silva

0

Sikandar Raza to Dhananjaya de Silva. Arm length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs.

8.3 Sikandar Raza to Pathum Nissanka

1

Sikandar Raza to Pathum Nissanka. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Late Cut, mis-timed to third man for 1 run, fielded by Ngarava.

8.2 Sikandar Raza to Dhananjaya de Silva

1

Sikandar Raza to Dhananjaya de Silva. Off break length ball, off stump on the back foot working, to backward square leg for 1 run, shy attempt by Bennett.

8.1 Sikandar Raza to Pathum Nissanka

1

Sikandar Raza to Pathum Nissanka. Off break length ball, off stump on the back foot working, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Bennett.

Over
8
0 0 0 0 1 4
5
SL
88 / 1
Pathum Nissanka
39(23)
Dhananjaya de Silva
15(15)
Richard Ngarava
3-0-22-0

7.6 Sean Williams to Dhananjaya de Silva

0

Sean Williams to Dhananjaya de Silva. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Butt.

7.5 Sean Williams to Dhananjaya de Silva

0

Sean Williams to Dhananjaya de Silva. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Butt.

7.4 Sean Williams to Kusal Mendis

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OUT! Bowled. Sean Williams to Kusal Mendis. Stock length ball, middle stump on the front foot driving, missed. A glorious delivery from Williams.

7.3 Sean Williams to Kusal Mendis

0

Sean Williams to Kusal Mendis. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs.

7.2 Sean Williams to Pathum Nissanka

1

Sean Williams to Pathum Nissanka. Stock length ball, off stump on the back foot pushing, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Masakadza.

7.1 Sean Williams to Pathum Nissanka

4

FOUR! Sean Williams to Pathum Nissanka. Stock length ball, middle stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past deep extra cover for 4 runs.

Over
7
1 4 1 1 1 1
9
SL
88 / 1
Pathum Nissanka
39(23)
Dhananjaya de Silva
15(15)
Richard Ngarava
3-0-22-0

6.6 Sikandar Raza to Pathum Nissanka

1

Sikandar Raza to Pathum Nissanka. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Jongwe.

6.5 Sikandar Raza to Pathum Nissanka

4

FOUR! Sikandar Raza to Pathum Nissanka. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot reverse sweeping, well timed in the air under control past deep point for 4 runs.

6.4 Sikandar Raza to Kusal Mendis

1

Sikandar Raza to Kusal Mendis. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Bennett.

6.3 Sikandar Raza to Pathum Nissanka

1

Sikandar Raza to Pathum Nissanka. Googly full toss, middle stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to long on for 1 run, fielded by Jongwe.

6.2 Sikandar Raza to Kusal Mendis

1

Sikandar Raza to Kusal Mendis. Googly length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Masakadza.

6.1 Sikandar Raza to Pathum Nissanka

1

Sikandar Raza to Pathum Nissanka. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Jongwe.

Over
6
0 6 1 1 0 0
8
SL
88 / 1
Pathum Nissanka
39(23)
Dhananjaya de Silva
15(15)
Richard Ngarava
3-0-22-0

5.6 Richard Ngarava to Kusal Mendis

0

Richard Ngarava to Kusal Mendis. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Williams.

5.5 Richard Ngarava to Kusal Mendis

6

SIX! Richard Ngarava to Kusal Mendis. Back of a length, outside off stump down the track pulling, top edge in the air uncontrolled over fine leg for 6 runs.

5.4 Richard Ngarava to Pathum Nissanka

1 lb

Richard Ngarava to Pathum Nissanka. Off cutter short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, hit helmet to short third man for 1 run, fielded by Jongwe. The ball hits the batter's helmet and physio comes out for the formality.

5.3 Richard Ngarava to Kusal Mendis

1

Richard Ngarava to Kusal Mendis. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Muzarabani.

5.2 Richard Ngarava to Kusal Mendis

0

Richard Ngarava to Kusal Mendis. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Williams.

5.1 Richard Ngarava to Kusal Mendis

0

Richard Ngarava to Kusal Mendis. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to backward point for no runs, shy attempt by Ervine.

Over
5
1 0 4 1 1 4
11
SL
88 / 1
Pathum Nissanka
39(23)
Dhananjaya de Silva
15(15)
Richard Ngarava
3-0-22-0

4.6 Wellington Masakadza to Kusal Mendis

1

Wellington Masakadza to Kusal Mendis. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, inside edge to mid wicket for 1 run.

4.5 Wellington Masakadza to Kusal Mendis

0

Wellington Masakadza to Kusal Mendis. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Butt.

4.4 Wellington Masakadza to Kusal Mendis

4

FOUR! Wellington Masakadza to Kusal Mendis. Stock ball back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.

4.3 Wellington Masakadza to Pathum Nissanka

1

Wellington Masakadza to Pathum Nissanka. Stock length ball, middle stump on the back foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Jongwe.

4.2 Wellington Masakadza to Kusal Mendis

1

Wellington Masakadza to Kusal Mendis. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, mis-fielded by Bennett.

4.1 Wellington Masakadza to Kusal Mendis

4

FOUR! Wellington Masakadza to Kusal Mendis. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed past deep backward point for 4 runs.

Over
4
1 0 4 1 4 1
11
SL
88 / 1
Pathum Nissanka
39(23)
Dhananjaya de Silva
15(15)
Richard Ngarava
3-0-22-0

3.6 Blessing Muzarabani to Kusal Mendis

1

Blessing Muzarabani to Kusal Mendis. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, inside edge to short extra cover for 1 run, mis-fielded by Masakadza.

3.5 Blessing Muzarabani to Kusal Mendis

0

Blessing Muzarabani to Kusal Mendis. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Steer, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Ervine.

3.4 Blessing Muzarabani to Kusal Mendis

4

FOUR! Blessing Muzarabani to Kusal Mendis. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.

3.3 Blessing Muzarabani to Pathum Nissanka

1

Blessing Muzarabani to Pathum Nissanka. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, bottom edge to third man for 1 run, run save by Madande, fielded by Jongwe.

3.2 Blessing Muzarabani to Pathum Nissanka

4

FOUR! Blessing Muzarabani to Pathum Nissanka. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control past deep square leg for 4 runs.

3.1 Blessing Muzarabani to Kusal Mendis

1

Blessing Muzarabani to Kusal Mendis. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for 1 run, shy attempt by Butt, fielded by Ngarava.

Over
3
0 0 4 1 1 4
10
SL
88 / 1
Pathum Nissanka
39(23)
Dhananjaya de Silva
15(15)
Richard Ngarava
3-0-22-0

2.6 Richard Ngarava to Pathum Nissanka

0

APPEAL! Richard Ngarava to Pathum Nissanka. Off cutter back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, Gloved to silly point for no runs, direct hit by Madande, appeal made for Run Out. Kusal Mendis returns safely.

2.5 Richard Ngarava to Pathum Nissanka

0

Richard Ngarava to Pathum Nissanka. Back of a length, to leg on the back foot cutting, well timed to point for no runs, fielded by Williams.

2.4 Richard Ngarava to Pathum Nissanka

4

FOUR! Richard Ngarava to Pathum Nissanka. Short, down leg side on the back foot hooking, well timed in the air under control past fine leg for 4 runs.

2.3 Richard Ngarava to Kusal Mendis

1

Richard Ngarava to Kusal Mendis. Length ball, off stump on the front foot driving, well timed to silly mid on for 1 run, run save by Ngarava, direct hit by Masakadza, fielded by Bennett.

2.2 Richard Ngarava to Pathum Nissanka

1

Richard Ngarava to Pathum Nissanka. Back of a length, to leg on the back foot driving, to cover for 1 run, mis-fielded by Munyonga, fielded by Ervine.

2.1 Richard Ngarava to Pathum Nissanka

4

FOUR! Richard Ngarava to Pathum Nissanka. Back of a length, off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed past deep point for 4 runs.

Over
2
2 1 1 0 0 1
5
SL
88 / 1
Pathum Nissanka
39(23)
Dhananjaya de Silva
15(15)
Richard Ngarava
3-0-22-0

1.6 Blessing Muzarabani to Kusal Mendis

2

Blessing Muzarabani to Kusal Mendis. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot glancing, to backward square leg for 2 runs, shy attempt by Munyonga, fielded by Bennett.

1.5 Blessing Muzarabani to Pathum Nissanka

1

Blessing Muzarabani to Pathum Nissanka. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot flick, in the air under control to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Munyonga.

1.4 Blessing Muzarabani to Kusal Mendis

1

Blessing Muzarabani to Kusal Mendis. Back of a length, off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Ngarava.

1.3 Blessing Muzarabani to Kusal Mendis

0

Blessing Muzarabani to Kusal Mendis. Out-swinging back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Madande.

1.2 Blessing Muzarabani to Kusal Mendis

0

Blessing Muzarabani to Kusal Mendis. Length ball, outside off stump no foot movement defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Madande.

1.1 Blessing Muzarabani to Pathum Nissanka

1

Blessing Muzarabani to Pathum Nissanka. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot dropped, to short extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Bennett.

SL Batting: 88/1 in 10.5 ov

Batsmen How Out R 4s 6s SR
Pathum Nissanka not out 39 (23) 5 1 169.57
Kusal Mendis b: Sean Williams 33 (27) 4 1 122.22
Sadeera Samarawickrama Did not bat 0 (0) 0 0 0.00
Kamindu Mendis Did not bat 0 (0) 0 0 0.00
Angelo Mathews Did not bat 0 (0) 0 0 0.00
Dasun Shanaka Did not bat 0 (0) 0 0 0.00
Dhananjaya de Silva not out 15 (15) 2 0 100.00
Wanindu Hasaranga Did not bat 0 (0) 0 0 0.00
Maheesh Theekshana Did not bat 0 (0) 0 0 0.00
Dushmantha Chameera Did not bat 0 (0) 0 0 0.00
Dilshan Madushanka Did not bat 0 (0) 0 0 0.00
Bowler O M R W NB WD ECO
Richard Ngarava 3 0 22 0 0 0 7.33
Blessing Muzarabani 2 0 16 0 0 0 8.00
Wellington Masakadza 1 0 11 0 0 0 11.00
Sikandar Raza 2.5 0 25 0 0 0 8.82
Sean Williams 2 0 13 1 0 0 6.50

ZIM Batting: 82/10 in 14.1 ov

Batsmen How Out R 4s 6s SR
Tinashe Kamunhukamwe c: Kusal Mendis b: Maheesh Theekshana 12 (14) 1 0 85.71
Craig Ervine c: Sadeera Samarawickrama b: Angelo Mathews 0 (1) 0 0 0.00
Brian Bennett c: Wanindu Hasaranga b: Angelo Mathews 29 (12) 7 0 241.67
Sikandar Raza c: Maheesh Theekshana b: Dilshan Madushanka 10 (12) 1 0 83.33
Sean Williams c&b: Dhananjaya de Silva 15 (17) 0 0 88.24
Tony Munyonga c: Dhananjaya de Silva b: Wanindu Hasaranga 4 (6) 0 0 66.67
Luke Jongwe c: Dilshan Madushanka b: Wanindu Hasaranga 2 (7) 0 0 28.57
Clive Madande c: Dasun Shanaka b: Maheesh Theekshana 5 (10) 0 0 50.00
Wellington Masakadza lbw: Wanindu Hasaranga 3 (5) 0 0 60.00
Blessing Muzarabani not out 0 (0) 0 0 0.00
Richard Ngarava b: Wanindu Hasaranga 0 (1) 0 0 0.00
Bowler O M R W NB WD ECO
Angelo Mathews 2 0 15 2 0 0 7.50
Dilshan Madushanka 2 0 22 1 0 0 11.00
Maheesh Theekshana 3.1 0 14 2 0 0 4.42
Dushmantha Chameera 2 0 13 0 0 0 6.50
Wanindu Hasaranga 4 0 15 4 0 0 3.75
Dhananjaya de Silva 1 0 1 1 0 0 1.00
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