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Sri Lanka vs India


4th ODI - Colombo, Thursday, February 05, 2009

India 332/5 (50.0)    Sri Lanka 265/10 (48.0)
Kumar Sangakkara (W)
56 (74, 6x0, 4x4)
Nuwan Kulasekara
39 (22, 6x2, 4x4)
Irfan Pathan
7
0
58
3
Praveen Kumar
9
0
38
2
India beat Sri Lanka by 67 runs
 
India have won it again in the series and they now lead by 4-0. In today's game, they did everything right as they outplayed the home side Lanka in all the departments, hence winning by 67 runs here. The Sri Lankan batsmen tried very hard but couldn't get there and lost all their wickets in the process, chasing a mammoth total of 333 runs for a win. Every one got the starts but eventually fell to a patient Indian bowling attack. Sangakkara (56) was the top scorer for them as he made his 47th ODI fifty today. Irfan Pathan went for a lot of runs but was the top wicket taker with three in his kitty. Earlier, the Indian batsmen were again on rampage here, Gautam Gambhir scoring 150 runs off 147 balls and other supporting him well. The bowlers hence had a lot of runs to bowl at. India will be mighty pleased here as they are looking good for a whitewash here. They have won 9 games onthrot now, previously beating England 5-0. This young Indian side has shown a lot of potential, talent and consistency and they surely look good for the future. Stay tuned for the presentation news..
 
The Man of the Match is undoubtedly awarded to Gautam Gambhir for his scintillating knock of 150 off 147 balls. No words to express how well he has played today. A good day at the office for him.
 
That is it for now. Thank You very much for joining in today. We have another game to go in the series. So we will be back with the coverage of that game. Good Bye from all of us here. Cheers!
End of 48 Overs: Sri Lanka 265/10
47.6
W
P Kumar to Fernando, OUT! Bowled! Fernando has lost his off stump. Sri Lanka have been bowled out here on 265 runs. India hence win by 67 runs.
47.5
0
P Kumar to Fernando, The ball sneaks between the bat and body of Fernando. No run for the taking.
47.4
0
P Kumar to Fernando, Played through mid-wicket by Fernando but straight to the fielder there.
47.3
1
P Kumar to N Kulasekara, Played to the point region by Kulasekara. One run taken easily by the batsmen.
47.2
0
P Kumar to N Kulasekara, Kulasekara has attempted to put bat on ball - but fails to make contact.
47.1
4
P Kumar to N Kulasekara, FOUR! Kulasekara has lofted that over mid wicket. The ball has crossed the ropes. Umpire Jerling signals four runs.
 
Praveen Kumar also comes back in the attack.
End of 47 Overs: Sri Lanka 260/9
46.6
2
I Sharma to Fernando, Played to the point region by Fernando. Two runs taken of the last ball by the batsmen. End of the over.
46.5
4
I Sharma to Fernando, FOUR! The ball has taken the inside edge of the bat and goes down the leg side. The ball races to the boundary. Umpire Dharmasena signals a boundary.
46.4
1
I Sharma to N Kulasekara, Pushed to the cover region by Kulasekara. One run added to the total.
46.3
2
I Sharma to N Kulasekara, Kulasekara has top edged that one. Two runs taken nicely by the batsmen.
46.2
1
I Sharma to Fernando, Pushed to the cover region by Fernando. A run out attempt by Raina but Kulasekara makes it home.
46.1
0
I Sharma to Fernando, Driven through the leg side by Fernando but straight to the fielder.
 
Ishant Sharma comes back in the attack.
End of 46 Overs: Sri Lanka 251/9
45.6
2
Y Singh to N Kulasekara, Played through mid-wicket by Kulasekara. Two runs taken to end the over. That was an expensive one.
45.5
0
Y Singh to N Kulasekara, Kulasekara has played that off the front foot and into the ground. No run this time as well.
45.4
6
Y Singh to N Kulasekara, SIX! again. Kulasekara has just lofted it over mid off. That was six from the time it left the bat of Kulasekara. Six signalled by Umpire Jerling.
45.3
4
Y Singh to N Kulasekara, FOUR! Punched off the backfoot by Kulasekara. The ball has crossed the ropes this time as well. Towards the end the tail is troubling the Indian's now.
45.2
0
Y Singh to N Kulasekara, Kulasekara has attempted to play that one - but missed it this time.
45.1
6
Y Singh to N Kulasekara, SIX! Fernando dances down the track That was six from the time it left the bat of Kulasekara. Six signalled by Umpire Jerling. That was a mighty hit by the batsmen.
End of 45 Overs: Sri Lanka 233/9
44.6
1
I Pathan to Fernando, Driven through the off side by Fernando but no chance for a run. End of the over.
44.5
0
I Pathan to Fernando, Fernando lets that bouncer go past his head. Umpire Dharmasena signals one bouncer for the over.
44.4
0
I Pathan to Fernando, Fernando has attempted to play that one - but missed it this time.
44.3
1
I Pathan to N Kulasekara, Kulasekara drives through the leg side. One run taken easily in the end.
44.2
4
I Pathan to N Kulasekara, FOUR Driven through the covers by Kulasekara. The ball races to the boundary. Umpire Dharmasena signals a boundary. That was very well struck.
44.1
4
I Pathan to N Kulasekara, FOUR! Kulasekara has lofted it over Pathan. The ball races to the boundary. Umpire Dharmasena signals four runs. That was a lovely shot.
End of 44 Overs: Sri Lanka 223/9
43.6
0
Y Singh to Fernando, Fernando plays the Square-Cut straight to the fielder. End of the over.
43.5
1
Y Singh to N Kulasekara, Driven through the off side by Kulasekara. The batsmen are through for a single.
43.4
0
Y Singh to N Kulasekara, Kulasekara shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the backfoot. No chance for a run here.
43.3
0
Y Singh to N Kulasekara, Kulasekara has pushed it to the cover region but for no runs.
43.2
1
Y Singh to Fernando, Driven through the off side by Fernando. The batsmen are through for a single this time.
43.1
0
Y Singh to Fernando, Fernando drives through the covers but straight to the fielder. No run taken.
End of 43 Overs: Sri Lanka 221/9
42.6
0
I Pathan to N Kulasekara, Kulasekara appears to have been struck on the thigh-pad. No run to end the over.
42.5
1
I Pathan to Fernando, Fernando guides it to third man. One run added to the total.
 
Dilhara Fernando walks in as the last man for the home side. They might not have any hopes left now. India inching closer to a 4-0 lead here.
42.4
W
I Pathan to M Muralidaran, OUT! Outside the off and the batsmen clears his front leg and goes for the shot. He gets a top edge straight in the air. That was taken easily by Raina at the covers. Sri Lanka lose one more.
 
Muralidaran comes out to bat now with the fall of that wicket for Sri Lanka.
42.3
W
I Pathan to F Maharoof, OUT! On the pads and Maharoof plays that straight to the fielder at mid-on. That was taken nicely by Rohit. Sri Lanka have lost their eighth wicket.
42.2
2
I Pathan to F Maharoof, Maharoof has lofted it over Pathan. Two runs conceded.
42.1
1
I Pathan to N Kulasekara, Played through mid-wicket by Kulasekara. One run added to the total.
 
Irfan Pathan comes back in the bowling attack.
End of 42 Overs: Sri Lanka 217/7
41.6
0
I Sharma to F Maharoof, Maharoof has attempted to put bat on ball - but fails.
41.5
2
I Sharma to F Maharoof, Maharoof works it down the leg side. Two runs added to the total.
41.4
4
I Sharma to F Maharoof, Driven through the covers by Maharoof. The ball races to the boundary. Umpire Jerling signals a boundary.
41.3
0
I Sharma to F Maharoof, Maharoof has played that with the full face of the bat. No run this time.
41.2
1
I Sharma to N Kulasekara, Kulasekara drives through the leg side and takes a single.
41.1
0
I Sharma to N Kulasekara, Kulasekara fails to put bat on ball this time. That was a great ball by Ishant to start a new spell.
 
Ishant Sharma comes in the attack now. He won't have any problem bowling at this stage. The tail is in the middle and the asking rate is over 14 at the moment.
 
Batting Powerplay taken here by the Lankan side.
End of 41 Overs: Sri Lanka 210/7
40.6
0
P Ojha to F Maharoof, Maharoof has attempted to play that one - but missed it. Dot to end the over.
40.5
2
P Ojha to F Maharoof, Pushed to the cover region by Maharoof. Two runs added to the total.
40.4
0
P Ojha to F Maharoof, Defended nicely off the front foot by Maharoof. No run for the taking.
40.3
0
P Ojha to F Maharoof, Pushed to the cover region by Maharoof but straight to the fielder.
40.2
1
P Ojha to N Kulasekara, Kulasekara plays a sweep shot. One run taken easily this time.
 
Nuwan Kulasekara walks out to the middle at the fall of that wicket. The required rate is over 13 runs now. They will need some big hitting to win form here on.
40.1
W
P Ojha to C Kapugedera, OUT! Bowled! Ojha has broken through his defenses. Sri Lanka have lost their seventh wicket.
End of 40 Overs: Sri Lanka 207/6
39.6
0
Y Singh to F Maharoof, Maharoof rocks onto the backfoot and punches the ball to the bowler. No run to end the over.
39.5
0
Y Singh to F Maharoof, Maharoof has played that with the full face of the bat and for no runs.
39.4
4
Y Singh to F Maharoof, FOUR! Maharoof has taken the risk and lofted it over the in field. The ball races to the boundary. Four runs has been signalled by Umpire Jerling.
39.3
0
Y Singh to F Maharoof, Defended nicely off the back foot by Maharoof. No chance for a run this time.
39.2
2
Y Singh to F Maharoof, Punched off the backfoot by Maharoof and the batsmen have time to pick up a couple of runs.
39.1
1
Y Singh to C Kapugedera, Kapugedera plays a sweep shot and the batsmen take one.
End of 39 Overs: Sri Lanka 200/6
38.6
1
P Ojha to C Kapugedera, Driven through the off side by Kapugedera. One run taken easily of the final ball to keep strike.
38.5
0
P Ojha to C Kapugedera, Kapugedera has played that with the full face of the bat. No run for the taking here.
38.4
0
P Ojha to C Kapugedera, Kapugedera plays the Square-Cut but straight to the fielder.
38.3
1
P Ojha to F Maharoof, Driven through the leg side by Maharoof and the batsmen take one.
38.2
4
P Ojha to F Maharoof, FOUR! Maharoof plays the slog sweep. That was powerfully struck and the ball races to the boundary. Umpire Dharmasena signals a boundary.
38.1
1
P Ojha to C Kapugedera, Kapugedera has pushed it to the cover region for a single.
End of 38 Overs: Sri Lanka 193/6
37.6
0
Y Singh to F Maharoof, Defended nicely off the front foot by Maharoof. No run to end the over.
37.5
2
Y Singh to F Maharoof, Maharoof has lofted that over the extra cover fielder. The batsmen have picked up a couple of runs this time.
37.4
1
Y Singh to C Kapugedera, Outside the off and driven through the covers by Kapugedera. The batsmen have run through for a single.
37.3
1
Y Singh to F Maharoof, Maharoof has pushed it to the cover region and in the gap for a single.
37.2
1
Y Singh to C Kapugedera, Kapugedera defends it off the back foot and the batsmen are through for a single.
37.1
0
Y Singh to C Kapugedera, Pushed to the cover region by Kapugedera but not for runs.
End of 37 Overs: Sri Lanka 188/6
36.6
0
P Ojha to F Maharoof, Maharoof has played it through mid-wicket and straight back to the fielder. No run to end the over.
36.5
0
P Ojha to F Maharoof, Well flighted delivery outside the off and driven through the covers by Maharoof and to the fielder there.
36.4
0
P Ojha to F Maharoof, Maharoof has played that straight to the fielder at point. Mo run.
36.3
4
P Ojha to F Maharoof, FOUR! Maharoof plays a sweep shot and in the gap. The ball has crossed the ropes. Four runs has been signalled by Umpire Dharmasena. Boundary comes after a long time here.
36.2
0
P Ojha to F Maharoof, Defended off the front foot by Maharoof. No chance for a run this time.
36.1
1
P Ojha to C Kapugedera, Punched off the backfoot by Kapugedera and he takes one.
End of 36 Overs: Sri Lanka 183/6
35.6
0
Y Singh to F Maharoof, Maharoof has played it to the point region. No run to complete the over.
 
Farveez Maharoof walks out to the middle at the fall of that wicket. The change has worked for Dhoni here.
35.5
W
Y Singh to A Mathews, OUT! Mathews has knicked that one. Easy catch for Dhoni behind the stumps. Sri Lanka have lost their sixth wicket. Yuvraj Strikes!
35.4
2
Y Singh to A Mathews, Mathews guides it to third man and picks up another couple of runs.
35.3
2
Y Singh to A Mathews, Mathews drives through the covers but in the gap on this occasion. The batsmen have enough time to pick up a couple of that shot.
35.2
0
Y Singh to A Mathews, Mathews drives through the covers but to the fielder this time.
35.1
1
Y Singh to C Kapugedera, Pushed to the cover region by Kapugedera and they take one easily.
 
Yuvraj Singh comes on to bowl.
End of 35 Overs: Sri Lanka 178/5
34.6
0
P Ojha to A Mathews, Mathews plays that nicely of the front foot. Dot to end the over.
34.5
1
P Ojha to C Kapugedera, Kapugedera defends it off the back foot. The batsmen take one this time as well.
34.4
0
P Ojha to C Kapugedera, Kapugedera has played that off the front foot and into the ground. Dot ball this time.
34.3
1
P Ojha to A Mathews, Mathews has played it through mid-wicket. The batsmen are through for a single.
34.2
0
P Ojha to A Mathews, Mathews has attempted to play that one - but misses it. No chance for a run this time as well.
34.1
0
P Ojha to A Mathews, Mathews has played it to the point region this time and to the fielder.
End of 34 Overs: Sri Lanka 176/5
33.6
1
V Sehwag to A Mathews, Mathews flicks it away with a wristy shot. One run taken this time as well to complete the over.
33.5
1
V Sehwag to C Kapugedera, Pushed to the cover region by Kapugedera. One run taken easily.
 
Angelo Matthews comes out to the middle for Sri Lanka.
33.4
W
V Sehwag to K Sangakkara, OUT! Sangakkara charges down the wicket and hits that straight back in the air. It's been taken at the boundary by Gambhir. Sri Lanka have lost their fifth wicket.
33.3
0
V Sehwag to K Sangakkara, Played to the point region by Sangakkara but straight to the fielder.
33.2
1
V Sehwag to C Kapugedera, Kapugedera plays a sweep shot. One run taken easily by the batsmen.
33.1
2
V Sehwag to C Kapugedera, Kapugedera works it down the leg side. Two runs added to the total.
End of 33 Overs: Sri Lanka 171/4
32.6
1
P Ojha to C Kapugedera, Kapugedera gets a leading edge on that one. The batsmen have run through for a single of the last ball. End of the over.
32.5
0
P Ojha to C Kapugedera, Kapugedera has attempted to play that one - but missed it this time. No run for the taking.
32.4
1
P Ojha to K Sangakkara, Played through mid-wicket by Sangakkara for a single.
32.3
1
P Ojha to C Kapugedera, Driven through the covers by Kapugedera. The batsmen are through for a single again.
32.2
0
P Ojha to C Kapugedera, Kapugedera plays that defensively for no run.
32.1
0
P Ojha to C Kapugedera, Kapugedera has played that with the full face of the bat. No chance for a run this time.
End of 32 Overs: Sri Lanka 168/4
31.6
1
V Sehwag to C Kapugedera, Driven through the covers by Kapugedera. The batsmen have run through for a single of the last ball to keep strike.
31.5
1
V Sehwag to K Sangakkara, Sangakkara works it down the leg side. The batsmen are through for a single again.
31.4
1
V Sehwag to C Kapugedera, Kapugedera plays a sweep shot and takes a single.
31.3
0
V Sehwag to C Kapugedera, Kapugedera plays the Square-Cut but straight to the fielder. No run taken hence.
31.2
1
V Sehwag to K Sangakkara, Driven through the off side by Sangakkara. One run taken easily this time.
31.1
0
V Sehwag to K Sangakkara, Sangakkara has played that off the front foot and into the ground. No run of the first ball.
End of 31 Overs: Sri Lanka 164/4
30.6
0
Y Pathan to C Kapugedera, Kapugedera has played that with the full face of the bat. No run to end the over.
30.5
0
Y Pathan to C Kapugedera, Kapugedera has played that with the full face of the bat. No possibility of a run this time as well.
30.5
1WD
Y Pathan to C Kapugedera, The ball is way wide on the leg side but Kapugedera still goes after it Wide signalled by Umpire Dharmasena.
30.4
0
Y Pathan to C Kapugedera, Played through mid-wicket by Kapugedera but to the fielder.
 
Chamara Kapugedera is the next man in. That is nice bowling by Yusuf. He makes it even more tough for the home side. The asking rate is closing to 9 now. The game is slowly going away from the Lankans now.
30.3
W
Y Pathan to T Kandamby, OUT - The ball hits the pads of Kandamby. The fielding side are asking the question. Umpire Dharmasena raises his finger. Sri Lanka have lost their fourth wicket.
30.2
1LB
Y Pathan to K Sangakkara, Ball hits Sangakkara low on the pads. Leg byes signalled by Umpire Dharmasena. One run conceded.
30.1
1
Y Pathan to T Kandamby, Kandamby shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the backfoot. The batsmen still take one run.
End of 30 Overs: Sri Lanka 162/3
29.6
0
V Sehwag to T Kandamby, Kandamby defends it off the back foot but not for runs. End of the over.
29.5
1
V Sehwag to K Sangakkara, Sangakkara has played it to the point region. One run taken again.
29.4
0
V Sehwag to K Sangakkara, Sangakkara has played that off the front foot and into the ground. Dot ball.
29.3
1
V Sehwag to K Sangakkara, Driven through the leg side by Sangakkara. One run taken easily this time as well.
29.3
1WD
V Sehwag to K Sangakkara, The ball is way wide on the leg side but Sangakkara still goes after it Wide signalled by Umpire Jerling.
29.2
1
V Sehwag to T Kandamby, Kandamby plays the pull-shot. Good effort by Kumar to save runs for his team. The batsmen can hence take only a single this time.
29.1
1
V Sehwag to K Sangakkara, Sangakkara plays a leg glance to fine leg. One run taken nicely by the batsmen of the first ball.
End of 29 Overs: Sri Lanka 157/3
28.6
1
Y Pathan to T Kandamby, Pushed to the cover region by Kandamby but straight to the fielder there. No run to end the over.
28.5
1
Y Pathan to K Sangakkara, Driven through the leg side by Sangakkara and he takes a single this time as well.
28.4
0
Y Pathan to K Sangakkara, Played through mid-wicket by Sangakkara but not for runs.
 
47th ODI fifty for Kumar Sangakkara. That is a brilliant innings by the wicket keeper batsmen.
28.4
1WD
Y Pathan to K Sangakkara, Sangakkara tries flicking a ball that is wide on the leg stumps. Umpire Dharmasena has signalled a wide.
28.3
1
Y Pathan to T Kandamby, Pushed to the cover region by Kandamby for a single.
28.2
1
Y Pathan to K Sangakkara, Sangakkara works it down the leg side. The batsmen have run through for a single and that is his fifty.
28.1
0
Y Pathan to K Sangakkara, Sangakkara shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the backfoot. No run off the first ball.
End of 28 Overs: Sri Lanka 152/3
27.6
2
V Sehwag to T Kandamby, Kandamby guides it to third man. That's an excellent chase by Ojha. Two runs still taken by the batsmen. End of the over.
27.5
1
V Sehwag to K Sangakkara, Driven through the off side by Sangakkara and he takes one.
27.4
1
V Sehwag to T Kandamby, Kandamby flicks it away with a wristy shot. The batsmen are through for a single this time as well.
27.3
0
V Sehwag to T Kandamby, Kandamby has played that with the full face of the bat. Dot ball again.
27.2
0
V Sehwag to T Kandamby, Defended solidly off the front foot by Kandamby. no chance for a run this time.
27.1
0
V Sehwag to T Kandamby, Pushed to the cover region by Kandamby but straight to the fielder.
End of 27 Overs: Sri Lanka 148/3
26.6
2
Y Pathan to K Sangakkara, Guided down to fine leg by Sangakkara and again a couple of runs taken by the batsmen to end the over.
26.5
1
Y Pathan to T Kandamby, Driven through the off side by Kandamby. The batsmen have run through for a single.
26.4
1
Y Pathan to K Sangakkara, Sangakkara has driven it through the off side and he takes an easy single once again.
26.3
2
Y Pathan to K Sangakkara, Sangakkara plays the pull-shot for a couple of runs here.
26.2
0
Y Pathan to K Sangakkara, Pushed to the cover region by Sangakkara but to the fielder this time.
26.1
1
Y Pathan to T Kandamby, Driven through the off side by Kandamby and he picks up a single.
 
Yusuf Pathan comes in the attack now.
End of 26 Overs: Sri Lanka 141/3
25.6
0
V Sehwag to K Sangakkara, Defended off the front foot by Sangakkara this time and no run taken. End of the over.
25.5
1
V Sehwag to T Kandamby, Kandamby has played it through mid-wicket. Umpire Jerling takes the help of the Third Umpire. Third Umpire shows the green signal for Kandamby. The batsmen have run through for a single.
 
Thilina Kandamby is the next batsmen who walks out to the middle. Sehwag does what he is best at, breaking the partnerships.
25.4
W
V Sehwag to M J'dena, OUT! J'dena gets a thin edge to Dhoni. Dhoni takes a straight forward catch. Sri Lanka have lost their third wicket.
25.3
2
V Sehwag to M J'dena, J'dena plays the Square-Cut. The batsmen have picked up a couple of runs this time as well as the ball was stopped at the boundary line.
25.2
1
V Sehwag to K Sangakkara, Played that off the back foot and the batsmen take one on the leg side.
25.1
1
V Sehwag to M J'dena, Driven through the leg side by J'dena and the batsmen take one.
End of 25 Overs: Sri Lanka 136/2
24.6
1
P Ojha to M J'dena, J'dena has played that off the front foot and into the ground. The batsmen have run through for a single of the last ball as well. End of the over.
24.5
0
P Ojha to M J'dena, J'dena has played that off the front foot and into the ground. Dot ball this time.
24.4
1
P Ojha to K Sangakkara, Sangakkara plays a sweep shot from outside the off and takes an easy single.
24.3
1
P Ojha to M J'dena, Driven nicely to the long-off fielder by J'dena. The batsmen take one again.
24.2
1
P Ojha to K Sangakkara, Driven through the leg side by Sangakkara. The batsmen are again through for a single.
24.1
1
P Ojha to M J'dena, J'dena rocks onto the backfoot and punches the ball for a single.
End of 24 Overs: Sri Lanka 131/2
23.6
0
V Sehwag to K Sangakkara, The ball thuds in to the pads of Sangakkara. Dhoni quickly gets to the ball and hence no chance for a run of the final ball of the over.
23.5
1
V Sehwag to M J'dena, Driven through the leg side by J'dena. The batsmen are through for a single again.
23.4
1
V Sehwag to K Sangakkara, Sangakkara flicks that one off the pads. One run taken easily by the batsmen.
23.3
1
V Sehwag to M J'dena, Overpitched and driven through the leg side by J'dena. The batsmen have run through for a single.
23.2
0
V Sehwag to M J'dena, On the middle this time and played it defensively by the batsmen.
23.1
0
V Sehwag to M J'dena, Nice flighted delivery by the bowler and defended off the front foot by J'dena.
End of 23 Overs: Sri Lanka 128/2
22.6
0
P Ojha to K Sangakkara, Sangakkara has attempted to put bat on ball - but fails. No run to end the over.
22.5
0
P Ojha to K Sangakkara, The ball thuds in to the pads of Sangakkara. That is easy pickings for Dhoni. The fielding side are asking the question. Umpire Dharmasena decides Sangakkara is not out.
22.4
0
P Ojha to K Sangakkara, Sangakkara guides it to third man but the fielder is there to prevent a run.
22.3
0
P Ojha to K Sangakkara, Sangakkara has played it through mid-wicket and straight to the fielder there.
22.2
0
P Ojha to K Sangakkara, Sangakkara has played that off the front foot and into the ground. No chance for a run here.
22.1
1
P Ojha to M J'dena, Played to the point region by J'dena and the batsmen takes one.
End of 22 Overs: Sri Lanka 127/2
21.6
1
V Sehwag to M J'dena, Played through mid-wicket by J'dena. The batsmen have run through for a single to end the over.
21.5
2
V Sehwag to M J'dena, J'dena drives through the leg side and the batsmen take another couple of runs here.
21.4
0
V Sehwag to M J'dena, J'dena has played that off the front foot and into the ground. No run available here.
21.3
0
V Sehwag to M J'dena, Played through mid-wicket by J'dena this time but the to the fielder.
21.2
2
V Sehwag to M J'dena, J'dena plays a sweep shot. Spirited effort by Ojha to save runs for his team. The batsmen have still picked up a couple of runs.
21.1
0
V Sehwag to M J'dena, That ball has struck J'dena on the thigh-pad and stayed there.
End of 21 Overs: Sri Lanka 122/2
20.6
1
P Ojha to M J'dena, J'dena has played it through mid-wicket. The batsmen have run through for a single. End of the over.
20.5
0
P Ojha to M J'dena, That's hit J'dena on his pads. The fielding side appeals in unison. Umpire Dharmasena decides J'dena is not out.
20.4
0
P Ojha to M J'dena, Turn and bounce. J'dena guides it to third man but no possibility of a run again.
20.3
0
P Ojha to M J'dena, Sharp turn on that one. J'dena has attempted to play that one - but missed it completely. Dot ball this time as well.
20.3
1WD
P Ojha to M J'dena, Wide outside the leg stump, J'dena leaves it alone. Umpire Dharmasena signals a wide. That missed the stumps by not much.
20.2
0
P Ojha to M J'dena, Defended off the back foot by J'dena and hemce no chance for a run here.
20.1
1
P Ojha to K Sangakkara, Sangakkara guides it to third man and takes an easy single.
End of 20 Overs: Sri Lanka 119/2
19.6
1
V Sehwag to K Sangakkara, Driven through the leg side by Sangakkara. One run taken easily this time as well.
19.5
1
V Sehwag to M J'dena, J'dena has played it through mid-wicket. The batsmen take one again.
19.4
1
V Sehwag to K Sangakkara, Played through mid-wicket by Sangakkara and the batsmen quickly sets off for a single. In the end it became very tight for the batsmen as it was Yuvraj who quickly threw back the ball.
19.3
3
V Sehwag to M J'dena, J'dena guides it to third man. That was played very late by the batsmen. Three runs added to the total.
19.2
1
V Sehwag to K Sangakkara, Sangakkara drives through the leg side and takes an easy single.
19.1
0
V Sehwag to K Sangakkara, Played through mid-wicket by Sangakkara but straight to the fielder there.
End of 19 Overs: Sri Lanka 112/2
18.6
0
P Ojha to M J'dena, J'dena has played that with the full face of the bat. Dot ball to complete the over.
18.5
0
P Ojha to M J'dena, J'dena has attempted to play that one - but missed it completely.
18.4
0
P Ojha to M J'dena, J'dena has played that off the front foot and into the ground. No run this time.
18.3
1
P Ojha to K Sangakkara, Sangakkara defends it off the back foot. Dhoni hits the stumps but Sangakkara has reached the crease. Third Umpire shows the green signal for Sangakkara. The batsmen hence gets the single
18.2
1
P Ojha to M J'dena, Defended off the back foot by J'dena. A direct hit by Raina but Sangakkara makes it home. Umpire Dharmasena signals towards the Third Umpire. NOT OUT signalled by the Third Umpire. Sangakkara survives.
18.1
0
P Ojha to M J'dena, J'dena has played that off the front foot and into the ground. No run.
End of 18 Overs: Sri Lanka 110/2
17.6
0
V Sehwag to K Sangakkara, Sangakkara shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the backfoot. Dot ball to end the over as well.
17.5
0
V Sehwag to K Sangakkara, Sangakkara has played that off the front foot and into the ground. No run this time as well.
17.4
1
V Sehwag to M J'dena, J'dena has pushed it to the cover region and the batsmen takes one again.
17.3
1
V Sehwag to K Sangakkara, Sangakkara flicks it away with a wristy shot. One run taken easily by the batsmen.
 
Sehwag to continue the bowling..
 
The Umpires are heading back to the field and the Indian team is also back again. And here come the Lankan openers back again. Sri Lanka still need 225 runs to win the game off 32.4 overs.
 
The news from the ground is that the things are under control now and the play will resume in a short while.
 
The Lankan batsmen are back in the Pavillion and the Indian players are inside the boundary line. Stay tuned we will keep you updated with the outcome of such acts by the home crowd.
 
The officials and the security persons all are out in the middle trying to solve out the issue.
 
The play is halted for now as the Indian players have some issues with the crowd. This has happened for the third time now. Someone from the crowd has hit a stone to one of the Indian players and this is really not done.
17.2
1
V Sehwag to M J'dena, Driven through the leg side by J'dena. One run taken this time as well.
17.1
2
V Sehwag to M J'dena, Played to the point region by J'dena. Two runs added to the total.
 
Sehwag also on to bowl.
End of 17 Overs: Sri Lanka 105/2
16.6
1
P Ojha to M J'dena, J'dena flicks it away with a wristy shot. One run added to the total. End of the over.
16.5
1
P Ojha to K Sangakkara, Sangakkara works it down the leg side. The batsmen have run through for a single.
16.4
0
P Ojha to K Sangakkara, Sangakkara rocks onto the backfoot and punches the ball. No run for the taking.
16.3
1
P Ojha to M J'dena, Pushed to the cover region by J'dena. The batsmen have run through for a single.
16.2
0
P Ojha to M J'dena, J'dena has played that with the full face of the bat. Dot ball this time.
16.1
0
P Ojha to M J'dena, J'dena guides it to third man. No run.
 
Ojha comes on to bowl now.
End of 16 Overs: Sri Lanka 102/2
15.6
4
I Sharma to K Sangakkara, FOUR! Guided down to fine leg by Sangakkara. The ball races to the boundary. Umpire Jerling signals a boundary. That is the end of the over. It's drinks.
15.5
0
I Sharma to K Sangakkara, Sangakkara has played it to the point region but straight to the fielder. No run.
15.4
1
I Sharma to M J'dena, Defended off the front foot by J'dena. But the batsmen will still pick up a single.
15.3
1
I Sharma to K Sangakkara, Sangakkara works it down the leg side and takes one.
15.2
4
I Sharma to K Sangakkara, FOUR! again. Sangakkara has lofted it over Sharma this time. The result is the same once again. Four runs has been signalled by Umpire Jerling.
15.1
4
I Sharma to K Sangakkara, FOUR! Full and Sangakkara drives the ball straight down the ground. The fielder dives but the ball races to the boundary. Umpire Jerling signals a boundary.
End of 15 Overs: Sri Lanka 88/2
14.6
1
P Kumar to K Sangakkara, Sangakkara has driven it through the off side this time. The batsmen takes one again to retain strike. End of the over.
14.5
1
P Kumar to M J'dena, J'dena has played it to the point region and the batsmen take a single this time as well.
14.4
1
P Kumar to K Sangakkara, Sangakkara has played that with the full face of the bat and they take one.
14.3
0
P Kumar to K Sangakkara, Sangakkara has played that off the front foot and into the ground. Dot ball this time as well.
14.2
0
P Kumar to K Sangakkara, Pushed to the cover region by Sangakkara and to the fielder.
14.1
0
P Kumar to K Sangakkara, Sangakkara defends it off the back foot. No chance for a run here.
End of 14 Overs: Sri Lanka 85/2
13.6
1
I Sharma to K Sangakkara, Sangakkara shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the backfoot. The batsmen till take one to complete the over.
13.5
0
I Sharma to K Sangakkara, Sangakkara has played it to the point region this time and to the fielder. No run for the taking.
13.4
0
I Sharma to K Sangakkara, Sangakkara has played that of the front foot. Dot ball.
13.3
4
I Sharma to K Sangakkara, FOUR! Sangakkara has punched the ball off the backfoot this time. The ball races to the boundary. Umpire Jerling signals a boundary. That was played really well by the batsmen.
13.2
0
I Sharma to K Sangakkara, Driven through the covers by Sangakkara but again to the fielder.
13.1
0
I Sharma to K Sangakkara, Sangakkara has pushed it to the cover region but straight to the fielder this time.
End of 13 Overs: Sri Lanka 80/2
12.6
0
P Kumar to M J'dena, That ball has taken the inside edge and thudded into J'dena's pads. End of the over.
12.5
1
P Kumar to K Sangakkara, Sangakkara has punched that ball through the offside. One run taken nicely this time.
12.4
0
P Kumar to K Sangakkara, Defended solidly off the front foot by Sangakkara. No run this time as well.
12.3
0
P Kumar to K Sangakkara, Sangakkara has attempted to play that one - but misses it this time as well.
12.2
0
P Kumar to K Sangakkara, Defended nicely off the front foot by Sangakkara. No run.
 
Mahela Jayawardena is the new man in at the fall of the second wicket. He will have to play the lead role here to take his side to victory.
12.1
W
P Kumar to T Dilshan, OUT! Top edge! Dilshan goes for the pull and the ball is high in the air. Yuvraj comes running in from point and takes a simple catch. Sri Lanka have lost their second wicket. Kumar's patience pays off.
End of 12 Overs: Sri Lanka 79/1
11.6
1
I Sharma to T Dilshan, Dilshan guides it to third man and takes a single.
11.5
1
I Sharma to K Sangakkara, Pushed to the cover region by Sangakkara and the batsmen quickly takes one.
11.4
0
I Sharma to K Sangakkara, Played it defensively off the front foot.
11.3
0
I Sharma to K Sangakkara, Sangakkara has played that off the front foot nicely. Dot ball.
11.2
1
I Sharma to T Dilshan, Short ball and Dilshan goes for the pull but doesn't connect it well. The batsmen have run through for a single.
11.1
0
I Sharma to T Dilshan, Dilshan has attempted to play that one - but missed. Straight away bounce for the tall Ishant.
 
Ishant Sharma comes in the attack now. He has done well as a first change bowler.
End of 11 Overs: Sri Lanka 76/1
10.6
1
P Kumar to T Dilshan, Pushed to the cover region by Dilshan. One run taken of the last ball to keep strike.
10.5
0
P Kumar to T Dilshan, Defended off the front foot by Dilshan this time. Nice delivery by the bowler.
10.4
2
P Kumar to T Dilshan, Dilshan guides it to third man and the batsmen quickly take couple of runs. Good throw but the batsmen was well in the crease.
10.3
0
P Kumar to T Dilshan, Dilshan has played that off the front foot by leaning forward.
10.2
0
P Kumar to T Dilshan, Dilshan has attempted to play that one - but misses it. That is lovely piece of bowling by Kumar.
10.1
0
P Kumar to T Dilshan, Dilshan goes after a wide one and misses. Poor delivery by Kumar.
 
2nd Powerplay taken by the fielding side.
End of 10 Overs: Sri Lanka 73/1
9.6
1
I Pathan to T Dilshan, Defended solidly off the front foot by Dilshan for a single. End of the over.
9.5
4
I Pathan to T Dilshan, FOUR! Driven through the covers by Dilshan. The ball races to the boundary. Four runs has been signalled by Umpire Jerling. What an elegant looking stroke.
9.4
1
I Pathan to K Sangakkara, Defended off the front foot by Sangakkara. One run taken easily again.
9.3
2
I Pathan to K Sangakkara, Driven through the leg side by Sangakkara. The batsmen have picked up a couple of runs this time.
9.2
1
I Pathan to T Dilshan, Dilshan drives through the covers and the batsmen takes one again.
9.1
0
I Pathan to T Dilshan, Dilshan has attempted to put bat on ball - but fails comprehensively. No run possible here.
End of 9 Overs: Sri Lanka 64/1
8.6
2
P Kumar to K Sangakkara, Sangakkara has flicked the ball off his pads. The batsmen have picked up a couple of runs. End of the over.
8.5
0
P Kumar to K Sangakkara, That ball has taken the inside edge and thudded into Sangakkara's pads.
8.4
0
P Kumar to K Sangakkara, Defended nicely off the front foot by Sangakkara. No chance for a run here.
8.3
0
P Kumar to K Sangakkara, Sangakkara has played that off the front foot and into the ground. No run this time.
8.2
2
P Kumar to K Sangakkara, Sangakkara drives through the leg side. Poor effort by Ojha to save runs for his team. The batsmen have picked up a couple of runs.
8.1
1
P Kumar to T Dilshan, Driven through the leg side by Dilshan and the batsmen takes one.
End of 8 Overs: Sri Lanka 59/1
7.6
1LB
I Pathan to T Dilshan, That's hit Dilshan on his pads. Leg byes given by Umpire Jerling as the batsmen take a single. No run to end the over.
7.5
0
I Pathan to T Dilshan, Slower bouncer and Dilshan goes for the pull but misses it completely. No run this time as well.
7.4
3
I Pathan to K Sangakkara, Driven through the covers by Sangakkara. They've managed to run three this time.
 
Sangakkara comes out to bat with the fall of the first wicket. Pathan comes back strong to pick up that wicket.
7.3
0
I Pathan to K Sangakkara, Sangakkara watches the bouncer go way above his head. Umpire Jerling signals one bouncer for the over.
7.2
W
I Pathan to S Jayasuriya, OUT! Short ball and Pathan comes back nicely. Punched off the backfoot by Jayasuriya. A bit early on that one and Rohit Sharma takes a simple catch at short cover. Sri Lanka have lost their first wicket.
7.1
6
I Pathan to S Jayasuriya, SIX! Jayasuriya charges down and lofts that over the covers. This one's gone all the way over the ropes for a six. Excellent shot by Jayasuriya. Umpire Jerling raises his arms in the air to signal a six.
End of 7 Overs: Sri Lanka 49/0
6.6
0
P Kumar to T Dilshan, Good length ball outside the off and Dilshan fails to put bat on ball. Good ball to end the over.
6.5
0
P Kumar to T Dilshan, Outside the off again and the batsmen plays that one straight to the fielder at point.
6.4
0
P Kumar to T Dilshan, Played to the point region by Dilshan. No run again for the taking.
6.3
0
P Kumar to T Dilshan, Dilshan shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the backfoot. No chance for a run this time.
6.2
4
P Kumar to T Dilshan, FOUR! Full and driven through the covers nicely by Dilshan. The ball races to the boundary. Umpire Dharmasena signals a boundary. That was a stunning drive.
6.1
0
P Kumar to T Dilshan, Dilshan has attempted to play that one - but missed it. That was very well bowled by the bowler.
End of 6 Overs: Sri Lanka 45/0
5.6
0
I Pathan to S Jayasuriya, Inside edge onto the pads of Jayasuriya as he again goes for that one. End of the over by Irfan.
5.5
6
I Pathan to S Jayasuriya, SIX! Jayasuriya comes down the track and connects That was six from the time it left the bat of Jayasuriya. Up go the arms of Umpire Jerling.
5.4
0
I Pathan to S Jayasuriya, Bouncer! Jayasuriya does well to evade it. Umpire Jerling signals one bouncer for the over.
5.3
4
I Pathan to S Jayasuriya, FOUR! Jayasuriya has flicked the ball off his pads. That went high up but the went to the fence on the first bounce. Umpire Jerling signals a boundary.
5.2
1
I Pathan to T Dilshan, Played through mid-wicket by Dilshan and again for a single.
5.1
1
I Pathan to S Jayasuriya, Jayasuriya has flicked the ball off his pads for a single.
End of 5 Overs: Sri Lanka 33/0
4.6
0
P Kumar to T Dilshan, The ball has been square driven by Dilshan but the ball is straight to the fielder again. No run to end the over.
4.5
0
P Kumar to T Dilshan, Ball hits Dilshan low on the pads. The fielding side are asking the question. Umpire Dharmasena shows no interest in the appeal.
4.4
0
P Kumar to T Dilshan, Defended nicely off the front foot by Dilshan.
4.3
1
P Kumar to S Jayasuriya, Jayasuriya has played the square drive. The batsmen are through for an easy single.
4.2
0
P Kumar to S Jayasuriya, Jayasuriya has attempted to put bat on ball - but fails this time.
4.1
0
P Kumar to S Jayasuriya, On the pads and played through mid-wicket by Jayasuriya. No run as the ball is straight to the fielder.
End of 4 Overs: Sri Lanka 32/0
3.6
0
I Pathan to T Dilshan, Outside the off and Dilshan has played the square drive. That was straight to the fielder hence no run of the last ball of the over.
3.5
0
I Pathan to T Dilshan, Dilshan has played that with the full face of the bat. No run.
3.4
0
I Pathan to T Dilshan, Driven through the covers by Dilshan but again to the fielder.
3.3
0
I Pathan to T Dilshan, Dilshan has driven it through the off side but not for runs.
3.2
3
I Pathan to S Jayasuriya, Jayasuriya plays the Square-Cut. Good running between the wickets to pick up three runs. That was a good effort by the fielder to stop that one.
3.1
0
I Pathan to S Jayasuriya, Jayasuriya has played that off the front foot and into the ground. No run this time.
3.1
1WD
I Pathan to S Jayasuriya, The ball is way wide on the leg side but Jayasuriya still goes after it Umpire Jerling signals a wide. Poor ball.
End of 3 Overs: Sri Lanka 28/0
2.6
0
P Kumar to T Dilshan, Dilshan fails to put bat on ball. No run to end an expensive over.
2.5
4
P Kumar to T Dilshan, FOUR! once again. Dilshan plays the pull-shot. The ball races to the boundary. Umpire Dharmasena signals a boundary.
2.4
0
P Kumar to T Dilshan, Ball passes between the bat and body of Dilshan.
2.3
4
P Kumar to T Dilshan, FOUR! again. Dilshan has edged the ball. The ball has crossed the ropes. Umpire Dharmasena signals four runs. Unlucky for the bowler this time.
2.2
4
P Kumar to T Dilshan, FOUR! Dilshan drives through the covers. The ball races to the boundary. Umpire Dharmasena signals four runs. That was elegantly played by the batsmen.
2.1
0
P Kumar to T Dilshan, Dilshan chooses to leave the ball outside his off stump. The ball is straight to the keeper this time.
End of 2 Overs: Sri Lanka 16/0
1.6
0
I Pathan to S Jayasuriya, Jayasuriya defends it off the back foot. No runs conceded. End of the over.
1.5
3
I Pathan to T Dilshan, Punched off the backfoot by Dilshan. That's an excellent chase by Yuvraj Singh. They've managed to run three again.
1.4
4
I Pathan to T Dilshan, FOUR! Driven through the extra covers by Dilshan. The ball races to the boundary. Four runs has been signalled by Umpire Jerling.
1.3
3
I Pathan to S Jayasuriya, Jayasuriya has flicked the ball off his pads. Good running between the wickets to pick up three runs.
1.2
1
I Pathan to T Dilshan, Dilshan shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the backfoot. One run taken this time as well.
1.1
0
I Pathan to T Dilshan, Driven through the off side by Dilshan. Nice first ball by the bowler.
 
Irfan Pathan to join Praveen Kumar in the bowling attack.
End of 1 Over: Sri Lanka 5/0
0.6
0
P Kumar to S Jayasuriya, That's hit Jayasuriya on his pads. Huge appeal by Praveen Kumar but umpire Dharmasena isn't interested. End of the over.
0.5
1
P Kumar to T Dilshan, Dilshan has flicked the ball off his pads. One run taken again by the batsmen.
0.4
3
P Kumar to S Jayasuriya, Jayasuriya plays a leg glance towards fine leg. They've managed to run three.
0.3
1LB
P Kumar to T Dilshan, The ball strikes Dilshan very low on the pads Umpire Dharmasena signals Leg Bye. One run added to the total. Sri Lanka gets off the mark with an extra.
0.2
0
P Kumar to T Dilshan, Left alone by Dilshan. Another dot ball by Praveen Kumar.
0.1
0
P Kumar to T Dilshan, Dilshan chooses to leave the ball outside his off stump. No runs conceded of the first ball.
 
Welcome back after the break. The players are raring to go and it looks like Praveen Kumar will bowl with the new ball. Dilshan will take strike and Jayasuriya at the other end.