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England
Testserie
The Hundred
One Day Internationals
Twenty20 Internationals
End of over. Over 50. 13 runs. Bowler: Dushmantha Chameera. Zimbabwe: 277/7(rr 5.54)
49.6
1
Chameera till R Ngarava
One run. Dushmantha Chameera to Richard Ngarava. Yorker, off stump on the back foot defending, to extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Mendis. That's the end of the first innings, and Zimbabwe have posted a competitive 277 on the board. Ben Curran was excellent at the top, anchoring the innings with a fluent 79. Sikandar Raza played a key role in the middle, bringing up a composed, unbeaten half-century to steer Zimbabwe to a strong finish. Clive Madande also chipped in with a handy 36. Sri Lanka's bowlers kept things tight for most of the innings. Dushmantha Chameera was the pick of the bowlers, claiming three critical wickets, while Asitha Fernando provided good support with two crucial breakthroughs. Can Sri Lanka chase this down, or will Zimbabwe defend the total and grab a win? The run chase begins shortly. Stay tuned!
49.5
1
Chameera till S Butt
One run. Dushmantha Chameera to Sikandar Raza. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, to extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Fernando.
49.4
2
Chameera till S Butt
Two runs. Dushmantha Chameera to Sikandar Raza. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot Steer, to third man for 2 runs, fielded by Silva.
49.3
6
Chameera till S Butt
Six runs. SIX! Dushmantha Chameera to Sikandar Raza. Leg cutter length ball, middle stump on the front foot slog sweeping, well timed in the air under control over deep backward square leg for 6 runs.
49.3
wd
Chameera till S Butt
Wide. Wide Dushmantha Chameera to Sikandar Raza. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Mendis.
49.3
wd
Chameera till S Butt
Wide. Wide Dushmantha Chameera to Sikandar Raza. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Mendis.
49.2
1
Chameera till R Ngarava
One run. Dushmantha Chameera to Richard Ngarava. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Mendis.
49.1
W
Chameera till B Evans
Wicket. OUT! Caught (Sub). Dushmantha Chameera to Brad Evans. Leg cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to extra cover. Skies it in the air and gone.
End of over. Over 49. 10 runs. Bowler: Asitha Fernando. Zimbabwe: 264/6(rr 5.39)
48.6
1
Fernando till B Evans
One run. Asitha Fernando to Brad Evans. Length ball, outside off stump moves in front glancing, inside edge to leg slip for 1 run, shy attempt by Mendis.
48.5
4
Fernando till B Evans
Four runs. FOUR! Asitha Fernando to Brad Evans. Yorker, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, outside edge past third man for 4 runs.
48.4
lb
Fernando till S Butt
Leg bye. Asitha Fernando to Sikandar Raza. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot flick, hit pad to extra cover for 1 run.
48.3
2
Fernando till S Butt
Two runs. Asitha Fernando to Sikandar Raza. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on for 2 runs, dropped catch by Silva.
48.2
1
Fernando till B Evans
One run. Asitha Fernando to Brad Evans. Slower ball full toss, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to extra cover for 1 run, shy attempt by Asalanka, fielded by Fernando.
48.1
1
Fernando till S Butt
One run. Asitha Fernando to Sikandar Raza. Slower ball full toss, middle stump on the back foot pulling, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Fernando.
End of over. Over 48. 6 runs. Bowler: Dushmantha Chameera. Zimbabwe: 254/6(rr 5.29)
47.6
2
Chameera till B Evans
Two runs. Dushmantha Chameera to Brad Evans. Full toss, wide outside off stump on the front foot Steer, to third man for 2 runs, fielded by Silva.
47.5
W
Chameera till C Madande
Wicket. OUT! Bowled. Dushmantha Chameera to Clive Madande. Reverse Swing-In half volley, to leg moves in front sweeping, missed. Knocked him over!
47.4
1
Chameera till S Butt
One run. Dushmantha Chameera to Sikandar Raza. Leg cutter length ball, wide outside off stump moves in front driving, to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Theekshana.
