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ICC Women's T20 World Cup

Birmingham

England Women 219 for 1. Sri Lanka Women 132.

England Women win by 87 runs.

Match Commentary

  1. Update

    Summary

    Over 20: 5 runs. Bowler: Sophie Ecclestone. Sri Lanka Women: 132/10 (rr 6.6)

  2. 19.6

    A stock ball pitched back of a length just outside off stump, carefully driven but takes the outside edge and is caught by the wicketkeeper. The batter attempts a drive but is dismissed caught. Malki Madara departs for 5 off 15. England Women have successfully used the review and win by 87 runs!

  3. 19.5

    On a full-length stock ball outside off, the batter confidently drives it along the ground for a tidy single. Mithali Ayodhya has finally got off the mark.

  4. 19.4

    The stock ball drifts outside off on a length, and Mithali Ayodhya attempts a crisp drive but misses cleanly; no run comes off it.

  5. 19.3

    Sophie Ecclestone bowls a full toss just outside off, and Mithali Ayodhya drives with a thick edge that is quickly fielded at backward point. No run comes off this delivery.

  6. 19.2

    The stock ball comes in just outside off and length, and Nilakshi de Silva goes for a big slog but mistimes it, sending a catch to long on. She’s caught out after a brisk 39 off 33. Nilakshi de Silva is dismissed for 39 from 33 balls.

  7. 19.1

    On a full-length stock ball angling on leg stump, Nilakshi de Silva deftly flicks it with exquisite timing. The controlled shot races away beautifully through mid-wicket for four.

  8. Update

    Summary

    Over 19: 3 runs. Bowler: Freya Kemp. Sri Lanka Women: 127/8 (rr 6.68)

  9. 18.6

    A length ball down the leg side, worked neatly along the ground but yielding no run, fielded swiftly at fine leg. Sri Lanka Women face a steep run chase, needing 93 off the last 6 balls with just 2 wickets in hand and virtually no chance according to WinViz.

  10. 18.5

    Freya Kemp fires in a full, wide outside off delivery with no movement, and Malki Madara attempts a drive but misses completely, resulting in no run.

  11. 18.4

    A length ball on leg stump is pushed gently by Malki Madara, keeping it on the ground as the bowler fields cleanly. No run comes off this delivery.

  12. 18.3

    A back of a length ball on leg stump, pushed carefully along the ground by Malki Madara for no run, fielded swiftly by the bowler.

  13. 18.2

    Nilakshi de Silva pulls a back-of-a-length delivery down the wide leg side, keeping it grounded to sneak a single.

  14. 18.1

    Nilakshi de Silva scoops a well-timed, no movement length ball right on middle stump, guiding it low and controlled towards fine leg for two.

  15. Update

    Summary

    Over 18: 10 runs. Bowler: Linsey Smith. Sri Lanka Women: 124/8 (rr 6.89)

  16. 17.6

    Smith bowls a length ball just outside off, and Madara confidently drives it on the ground towards deep point. Dean fields it swiftly, leaving no room for a run. Sri Lanka Women face a tough chase needing 96 off 12 with only two wickets left, win probability nil.

  17. 17.5

    Nilakshi de Silva steps forward and drives the short stock ball just outside off, taking a quick single with sharp placement to deep cover.

  18. 17.4

    Linsey Smith bowls a length stock ball outside off, and Nilakshi de Silva goes for a drive but mistimes it, allowing mid-off to field comfortably. No run comes from this delivery.

  19. 17.3

    A length ball wide outside off is met with a powerful slog from Nilakshi de Silva, who times it beautifully. The ball sails over long on for a magnificent six with controlled grace. Nilakshi de Silva moves to thirty runs off 27 balls, maintaining a strike rate of 115.

  20. 17.2

    Smith delivers a back of a length stock ball outside off, nicely cut by Nilakshi de Silva, well timed and racing away to the deep backward point for two.

  21. 17.1

    Malki Madara leans into a full-length stock ball just outside off stump and drives it firmly along the ground, taking a quick single.

  22. Update

    Summary

    Over 17: 4 runs. Bowler: Lauren Bell. Sri Lanka Women: 114/8 (rr 6.71)

  23. 16.6

    Lauren Bell runs in and delivers a seaming away half-tracker just outside off. Nilakshi de Silva leaves it alone, showing great awareness as the ball is safely fielded by the keeper for no run. Sri Lanka Women face a steep chase, needing 106 from 18 balls with just two wickets left and win probability near zero.

  24. 16.5

    Lauren Bell drops a slower ball on a good length outside off stump, Malki Madara carefully pushes it towards backward point and picks up a single.

  25. 16.4

    A full ball on middle stump, Nilakshi de Silva goes for a drive but mis-times it, sending the ball airborne. The batter sneaks through for a single thanks to a sharp fielding save at mid off.

  26. 16.3

    Lauren Bell delivers a back of a length seaming in ball on middle stump, and Malki Madara elegantly glances it to fine leg for a single.

  27. 16.2

    A slower ball pitched back of a length on off stump, pulled firmly along the ground through mid-wicket for a single.

  28. 16.1

    A full slower ball on leg stump, Nilakshi de Silva pushes it quietly back to the bowler for no run.

  29. Update

    Summary

    Over 16: 5 runs. Bowler: Sophie Ecclestone. Sri Lanka Women: 110/8 (rr 6.88)

  30. 15.6

    This stock ball, pitched back of a length outside off, is met with a controlled cut from Malki Madara that skims just past backward point, but yields no run. Sri Lanka Women face a tough chase needing 110 off 24 with just two wickets left, their chances looking slim.

  31. 15.5

    Ecclestone comes in with a quicker ball, pitching just outside off on a back of a length. Malki Madara attempts a controlled push but misses, resulting in no run.

  32. 15.4

    A length ball outside off stump from the stock delivery, the batter attempts a defensive stroke but completely misses; safely gathered by the wicketkeeper.

  33. 15.3

    A full stock ball on middle stump sees Nilakshi attempt a slog but mistime it, yet still manages to scramble a single off the placement.

  34. 15.2

    Sophie bowls a short stock ball just on off stump. Nilakshi tries to pull it but mistimes the shot, resulting in no run.

  35. 15.1

    The stock ball is pitched length and just outside off stump. Nilakshi de Silva plays a beautifully controlled late cut, timing it perfectly through third man for four.

  36. Update

    Summary

    Over 15: 6 runs. Bowler: Freya Kemp. Sri Lanka Women: 105/8 (rr 7.0)

  37. 14.6

    Nilakshi de Silva flicks a length ball down the leg side, steering it carefully for a well-taken single to deep square leg. Sri Lanka Women require 115 runs from 30 balls with just two wickets in hand, chasing at a steep required rate.

  38. 14.5

    A back of a length, no movement delivery on leg stump is carefully pushed through the infield for a smart single.

  39. 14.4

    Nilakshi de Silva faces an off cutter pitched on length down the leg side and unleashes a controlled slog towards deep square leg, scraping a single.

  40. 14.3

    Nilakshi de Silva attempts an uncontrolled slog down the leg side, edging it thickly for two runs towards third man.

  41. 14.3

    Freya Kemp bowls a length ball down the leg side; Nilakshi de Silva attempts a flick but misses, and the umpire signals a wide single. Sri Lanka Women move to 100 for 8, inching closer to the end.

  42. 14.2

    Freya Kemp bowls a back of a length delivery straight down the leg, and Nilakshi de Silva works it carefully to short mid wicket for no run.

  43. 14.1

    A yorker outside off stump from the bowler, and the batter attempts a drive but misses completely. The wicketkeeper collects it cleanly for no run.

  44. Update

    Summary

    Over 14: 7 runs. Bowler: Linsey Smith. Sri Lanka Women: 99/8 (rr 7.07)

  45. 13.6

    Outside off, a back of a length stock ball is met with a steady defensive stroke from the batter, keeping it close to the bat and no run added. Sri Lanka Women require 121 runs off 36 balls with just 2 wickets left, a stiff chase ahead.

  46. 13.5

    Nilakshi de Silva steps out to a back of a length stock ball outside off and neatly cuts it along the ground towards deep backward point for a single.

  47. 13.4

    Linsey Smith delivers a length ball just outside off, met crisply by Nilakshi de Silva who carves a neat cut for a quick two.

  48. 13.3

    Linsey Smith bowls a stock ball outside off at a back of a length. Nilakshi de Silva plays a neat late cut, guiding the ball just behind point for a couple.

  49. 13.2

    Smith bowls an arm ball on a length outside off, and Madara pushes it neatly through the off side for one. Malki Madara gets off the mark.

  50. 13.1

    Linsey Smith delivers a length ball outside off, and Nilakshi de Silva cuts crisply along the ground for a quick single.

  51. Update

    Summary

    Over 13: 2 runs. Bowler: Freya Kemp. Sri Lanka Women: 92/8 (rr 7.08)

  52. 12.6

    A full ball on middle stump with no movement, Dasanayaka attempts a flick but misses completely. The ball crashes into the stumps, and she is bowled out. Dasanayaka goes for a duck off just one ball. Sri Lanka Women now need 128 from 42 balls with only two wickets left, their chances looking bleak.

  53. 12.5

    Freya Kemp bowls a back of a length delivery on leg stump, and Kaushani Nuthyangana attempts a pull but misses completely, bowled cleanly. The ball is swiftly collected by the wicketkeeper. Kaushani Nuthyangana departs for a duck off two balls.

  54. 12.4

    a back of a length delivery on middle stump sees the batter push at it but mistime the shot, resulting in no run.

  55. 12.3

    This length ball on leg stump is met with an uncontrolled flick, mistimed by the batter. Kavisha Dilhari attempts to flick it away but is caught at deep square leg. Kavisha Dilhari departs for 19 off 15, a crucial wicket for England Women.

  56. 12.2

    Kavisha Dilhari swings an uncontrolled slog off a length ball targeting leg stump, slicing a thick edge for a quick two.

  57. 12.1

    Freya Kemp bowls a length ball on off stump, and Kavisha Dilhari attempts a pull but misses it completely; a dot ball with the keeper quick to gather.

  58. Update

    Summary

    Over 12: 6 runs. Bowler: Charlie Dean. Sri Lanka Women: 90/5 (rr 7.5)

  59. 11.6

    An off break delivered down the leg side at the back of a length, Kavisha Dilhari attempts a slog but mistimes it, edging just a single through the long on area. Sri Lanka Women require 130 runs from 48 balls with five wickets in hand, still chasing a steep run rate of 16.2.

  60. 11.5

    Charlie Dean bowls an off break, pitching a length just outside off. Nilakshi de Silva carefully sweeps it along the ground towards deep backward square leg, sneaking a single.

  61. 11.4

    An off break pitched on off stump and length, met with a top-edged slog-sweep that manages to sneak through for a single.

  62. 11.3

    An off break pitched at length outside off stump, met with a controlled drive racing past the diving fielder at mid off for two runs.

  63. 11.2

    Nilakshi de Silva swings a controlled slog off the off break pitched outside off stump, nudging it away for a single.

  64. 11.1

    Charlie Dean bowls an off break length delivery outside off, and Nilakshi de Silva works it carefully along the ground for no run.

  65. Update

    Summary

    Over 11: 7 runs. Bowler: Dani Gibson. Sri Lanka Women: 84/5 (rr 7.64)

  66. 10.6

    Kavisha Dilhari plays a well-timed pull off a short, no-movement ball outside off, carving it controlled towards deep mid-wicket for two runs. Sri Lanka Women trail significantly, needing 136 runs from 54 balls with five wickets in hand, facing a daunting chase.

  67. 10.5

    A no movement length delivery on off stump is met with a well-timed, controlled drive. Kavisha Dilhari punches it crisply through long on for four.

  68. 10.4

    A no movement, back-of-a-length delivery just outside off sees the batter push it carefully along the ground.

  69. 10.3

    A short, no movement delivery just outside off stump is met with a mis-timed, uncontrolled pull shot that yields no run.

  70. 10.2

    Nilakshi de Silva pushes a full-length, no movement ball just outside off stump, nudging it cleverly for a single to extra cover.

  71. 10.1

    A length ball just outside off, Nilakshi de Silva pushes it carefully along the ground, but it yields no run.

  72. Update

    Summary

    Over 10: 8 runs. Bowler: Sophie Ecclestone. Sri Lanka Women: 77/5 (rr 7.7)

  73. 9.6

    Kavisha Dilhari leans into a well-timed, controlled drive through the cover region for two runs off a length ball outside off stump. Sri Lanka Women face a steep chase, needing 143 from 60 balls with five wickets in hand and a required rate climbing past 14.

  74. 9.5

    Sophie Ecclestone bowls a full toss just outside off, and Nilakshi de Silva strikes a well-timed drive through the cover region, picking up a comfortable single.

  75. 9.4

    Sophie Ecclestone bowls a short outside off stock ball, and Kavisha Dilhari responds with a controlled pull, guiding it neatly for a single.

  76. 9.3

    A length stock ball on off stump, the batter plays a delicate late cut, taking the inside edge to nudge two runs away, well fielded at fine leg.

  77. 9.2

    A full toss on off stump, worked neatly by Nilakshi de Silva for a well-placed single.

  78. 9.1

    A length stock ball on off stump is met with a neat drive, the ball played under control and guided elegantly for a single.

  79. Update

    Summary

    Over 9: 11 runs. Bowler: Freya Kemp. Sri Lanka Women: 69/5 (rr 7.67)

  80. 8.6

    Freya Kemp delivers a full ball on middle stump, and Kavisha Dilhari confidently drives it through the off side, sneaking a quick single. Kavisha Dilhari gets off the mark. Sri Lanka Women need 151 from 66 balls, trailing with five wickets in hand and a daunting required rate.

  81. 8.5

    Nilakshi de Silva goes for a full-length delivery outside off with a drive, but it's mis-timed and goes for an uncontrolled single. Nilakshi de Silva gets off the mark at last.

  82. 8.4

    Freya Kemp bowls a seaming away length ball on off stump; Nilakshi de Silva attempts to push but misses completely, offering no run.

  83. 8.3

    Freya Kemp bowls an off cutter, pitching a length ball just outside off. Harshitha Samarawickrama tries to push but misses entirely, and is bowled cleanly. Harshitha departs after a lively 29 from 18 deliveries.

  84. 8.2

    Freya Kemp bowls a short, no movement delivery outside off, but Harshitha Samarawickrama rocks back and pulls it well timed, squeezing two runs with a sharp run saved in the deep.

  85. 8.2

    Freya Kemp bowls a back of a length delivery on middle stump, as the batter tries a leg glance but just misses, conceding a wide.

  86. 8.1

    Freya Kemp bowls a short, no movement delivery outside off stump. Harshitha Samarawickrama rocks back and unleashes a well-timed, controlled pull shot, sending it soaring over deep square leg for a six. An imposing start with the first six of the innings.

  87. Update

    Summary

    Over 8: 6 runs. Bowler: Charlie Dean. Sri Lanka Women: 58/4 (rr 7.25)

  88. 7.6

    An off break pitched back of a length outside off stump. Hansima Karunaratne works at it but misses, the ball striking her pads. She's declared leg before wicket and departs for 11 off 8 balls. The chase demands 162 runs from 72 balls at 13.5 per over with six wickets left. The odds remain stacked heavily against Sri Lanka Women.

  89. 7.5

    A back of a length off break drifting outside off, met with a well-timed, controlled pull by Hansima Karunaratne who nudges it for a quick two runs towards deep backward square leg.

  90. 7.4

    Harshitha Samarawickrama plays a well-timed, controlled sweep off a length ball landing on off stump, nudging it away for a single.

  91. 7.3

    Dean bowls a back of a length off break just outside off, and Harshitha cuts it neatly off the pitch, keeping it grounded but unable to find a gap for runs.

  92. 7.2

    The off break pitches length ball on off stump, and the batter drives it with perfect timing, racing away for a neat two runs.

  93. 7.1

    Charlie Dean bowls an off break pitching outside off at length, and Hansima Karunaratne works it carefully along the ground for a well-placed single.

  94. Update

    Summary

    Over 7: 13 runs. Bowler: Dani Gibson. Sri Lanka Women: 52/3 (rr 7.43)

  95. 6.6

    A short, no movement delivery on leg stump, well steered by the batter with perfect timing. The ball races away fine through third man for a classy boundary. Sri Lanka Women move to 52 for 3, chasing 168 from 78 balls at a steep 12.9 required run rate, still seven wickets in hand but the odds remain against them.

  96. 6.5

    Hansima Karunaratne drives a well-timed off cutter pitched on a back of a length outside off, nudging it smartly for a single to deep cover.

  97. 6.5

    A back of a length seaming delivery wide outside off, the batter attempts a pull but misses on the leg side, and a wide is signaled, giving the batting side an extra run.

  98. 6.4

    A short, no movement delivery outside off, expertly pulled with controlled timing through fine leg for four. The shot finds the boundary despite a misfield from the fielder.

  99. 6.3

    Harshitha Samarawickrama plays a well-timed, controlled pull shot and sneaks a single off the no-movement ball.

  100. 6.2

    A seaming-in length ball outside off is worked neatly by Karunaratne, who keeps it grounded to pick up a single.

  101. 6.1

    A back of a length ball on middle stump, with no movement, sees the batter attempt a cut but only manages a top edge, running a single.

  102. Update

    Summary

    Over 6: 2 runs. Bowler: Linsey Smith. Sri Lanka Women: 39/3 (rr 6.5)

  103. 5.6

    Hansima Karunaratne drives a full, outside-off stock ball crisply along the ground for a well-timed two, showcasing good placement through deep cover despite a fine run saved. Hansima Karunaratne is off the mark. Sri Lanka Women face a steep chase, needing 181 from 84 balls with 7 wickets in hand and little probability shown by WinViz.

  104. 5.5

    An arm ball outside off, pitched back of a length, is pushed carefully along the ground by Hansima Karunaratne but yields no run.

  105. 5.4

    Linsey Smith delivers her stock ball outside off at length, and Imesha Dulani attempts a sweep but miscues it. The ball is caught by Freya Kemp at backward square leg, and Dulani is out. Imesha Dulani departs after scoring 7 runs from 9 balls.

  106. 5.3

    The arm ball comes short outside off stump, met with a cautious reverse sweep that only finds the gloves and is comfortably gathered by the keeper for no run.

  107. 5.2

    Linsey Smith delivers a length stock ball just outside off stump, met with a controlled drive through the off side. Imesha Dulani keeps it grounded and fields it safely at mid off, resulting in no run.

  108. 5.1

    Linsey Smith comes in with an arm ball outside off, back of a length, and Imesha Dulani attempts a reverse sweep but misses completely. A dot ball, cleanly gathered by the wicketkeeper Amy Jones.

  109. Update

    Summary

    Over 5: 9 runs. Bowler: Sophie Ecclestone. Sri Lanka Women: 37/2 (rr 7.4)

  110. 4.6

    Sophie Ecclestone bowls a stock delivery wide outside off, back of a length. Harshitha Samarawickrama attempts a steer but misses, resulting in a dot ball. Sri Lanka Women need 183 runs from 90 balls with 8 wickets in hand, chasing at a steep required rate of 12.2.

  111. 4.5

    A length quicker ball just outside off stump, the batter steers it with an inside edge but can't find the runs as it's fielded on the short fine leg boundary.

  112. 4.4

    A length stock ball is delivered just outside off stump. Harshitha Samarawickrama plays a well-timed drive, sending the ball racing through extra cover for four.

  113. 4.3

    Harshitha tries a sweep off the trusty stock ball outside off, managing a top edge that races away for two runs towards fine leg.

  114. 4.2

    A stock ball, back of a length and just outside off, and the batter attempts a cut shot but misses cleanly. No run from that delivery.

  115. 4.1

    Outside off and pitched on a good length, the stock ball is scooped cleverly down to fine leg for three runs, showing excellent control from Imesha Dulani.

  116. Update

    Summary

    Over 4: 6 runs. Bowler: Charlie Dean. Sri Lanka Women: 28/2 (rr 7.0)

  117. 3.6

    Harshitha Samarawickrama steers a well-timed off break on a length, nudging it gently on off stump for a quick two runs. Sri Lanka Women are chasing 192 from 96 balls, requiring 12 an over with 8 wickets in hand; a tough 1% chance according to WinViz.