Summary
Sri Lanka in West Indies
3rd T20I / Kingston
West Indies
1705
Sri Lanka
169
West Indies win by 5 wickets
Summary
Over 20: 6 runs. Bowler: Dasun Shanaka. West Indies: 170/5 (rr 8.64)
Dasun Shanaka bowls a beamer outside off, and Sherfane Rutherford goes for a drive but mistimes it, the ball spilling away for a single.
On a full delivery outside off stump with no movement, the batter drives crisply. That controlled shot races through extra cover for a boundary. Sherfane Rutherford reaches his 50 in 39 balls, maintaining a strong strike rate of 136.
Dasun Shanaka delivers a length ball well outside off, wide enough for the batter to leave comfortably; no run taken but a wide is signaled.
A full delivery outside off, Sherfane Rutherford attempts a drive but mistimes it, keeping the ball grounded and well fielded by the bowler. No run comes off this ball.
Dasun Shanaka delivers a slower ball, full and just outside off; Sherfane Rutherford attempts a drive but misses, resulting in a dot ball.
Summary
Over 19: 23 runs. Bowler: Dushmantha Chameera. West Indies: 164/5 (rr 8.63)
Holder steps into a full-length delivery outside off and drives it cleanly with perfect timing. The shot is beautifully controlled, sending the ball sailing over extra cover for six. Holder now has three sixes this over, making it 23 runs in total. West Indies need six from six with five wickets in hand, still chasing under pressure.
A full toss on off stump, Holder wastes no time and guns a controlled slog over mid wicket. Perfectly middled, it races to the boundary for six! Holder adds his second six this over, pushing the total to 17.
Jason Holder sends a full-length, no-movement delivery outside off through a thick-edged drive, picking up a couple of runs.
On a length ball outside off, Holder goes for a powerful slog and connects sweetly. The controlled stroke sails over long on for a magnificent six. That brings West Indies up to 150 for 5.
Chameera bowls a full delivery on leg stump, and Rutherford deftly flicks it off the pads for a quick single.
Chameera delivers a yorker right down the leg side, but Rutherford works it cleverly through the leg side for a quick two. A sharp misfield at square leg adds to the runs.
Summary
Over 18: 7 runs. Bowler: Eshan Malinga. West Indies: 141/5 (rr 7.83)
A full toss outside off is greeted with a crisp drive, firmly guided along the ground for a well-run single. West Indies are chasing 29 from 12, needing quick runs with five wickets left, holding a 21% chance.
The off cutter comes in on middle stump length and Sherfane Rutherford swings hard. He gets an inside edge on the slog and it races away fine leg for four. A big momentum shift as West Indies see their win probability jump from 18% to 25%.
Outside off, a length ball from the bowler and Sherfane Rutherford drives it crisply along the ground towards extra cover. The fielder is quick to intercept, leaving no run.
A yorker wide outside off with no movement sees the batter attempt a cut shot but miss completely—no run. A big shift in momentum as Sri Lanka's win probability climbs sharply to 76 percent.
Holder meets the full swinging-in delivery outside off with a deft flick down to deep square leg for a single. Jason Holder gets off the mark with that run.
No movement on a full delivery outside off stump, Rutherford confidently strokes a controlled drive for a single.
Summary
Over 17: 24 runs. Bowler: Dushmantha Chameera. West Indies: 134/5 (rr 7.88)
An unyielding length ball on a wide outside off, the batter attempts an ambitious drive but mis-times it badly. The ball pops up and is taken cleanly by the fielder at deep extra cover, sending the batter back to the pavilion. Rovman Powell leaves for 33 off 27 deliveries. Sri Lanka gain the momentum, their WinViz rating jumps from 52% to 65%. West Indies require 36 runs from 18 balls with five wickets in hand, their chances now rated at 35%.
Powell attempts a cut at the wide length ball outside off but misses completely. The wide adds an extra to the tally, fielded by the keeper. This extra takes the total to 24 in the over so far.
A full toss floats wide outside off, and Powell times a beautifully controlled drive. The shot is middled perfectly, racing clean over extra cover for six! Powell has struck his second six of the over, taking his tally to 23 runs this over. This blistering batting lifts West Indies' win probability from 30% to 45%, with Powell's 30 runs off 26 balls at a strike rate of 127.
A full toss down the leg side is elegantly flicked by Rutherford, who keeps it firmly along the ground for a neat single. Seventeen runs have come from this over so far.
A full, wide delivery down the leg side sees the batter attempt a flick but miss, resulting in a leg side wide and an extra run. That takes the total to 16 runs in this over!
No movement on this full toss directly on off stump, and the batter seizes the chance with a powerful, controlled slog. It's struck cleanly and cruises over long on for six, all off a front foot no-ball. That adds up to a whopping 15 runs in this over already!
No movement on a full, wide outside off delivery, and Powell drives it crisply through the covers, finding the gap for a quick single.
A length ball outside off, met with a perfectly timed drive. Powell controls it beautifully, sending it soaring over long off for six! West Indies’ win probability jumps from 10% to 16% in a big swing.
A full delivery down the leg side with no movement, Sherfane Rutherford attempts a flick but misses, and the ball strikes his pad for a leg bye.
Summary
Over 16: 10 runs. Bowler: Maheesh Theekshana. West Indies: 110/4 (rr 6.88)
An off break pitched back of a length outside off, met with a controlled cut shot that races past the field at deep cover for a quick single. West Indies now require 60 runs from 24 balls with six wickets in hand, facing a steep chase.
The off break from Theekshana pitches outside off on a back of a length and Powell works it carefully for a single, keeping the scoreboard ticking.
An off break pitched back of a length on off stump, the batter works the leading edge carefully but no run comes from it.
An off break pitched just outside off at the back of a length, met with a confident cut shot that races away for a single.
An off break pitched back of a length on outside off, met with a mis-timed drive that sails uncontrollably over extra cover for six. Sherfane Rutherford moves to thirty from 24 balls, pushing this partnership to 54 off 42 deliveries.
An off-break drifting wide outside off, pitched back of a length. Powell leans into a controlled drive, guiding it neatly through cover and picking up a comfortable single.
Summary
Over 15: 5 runs. Bowler: Wanindu Hasaranga. West Indies: 100/4 (rr 6.67)
The leg spinner drifts the ball just outside off stump at back of a length, and Rutherford cuts crisply along the ground towards gully but unable to find the gap, resulting in no run. West Indies must chase 70 from 30 deliveries, with six wickets in hand and tough odds at 13 percent win probability.
The leg spinner pitches just outside off on a back of a length, and Powell pushes it gently, nudging a single through the infield. That move brings West Indies to the 100-run mark for four wickets.
The leg-spinner floats a back of a length delivery just outside off, and Powell pushes it carefully along the ground for no run.
A leg spinner drifting outside off with a back of a length delivery, met crisply by Rutherford cutting it sharply through the point region for a single.
A leg spinner drifts wide outside off, landing back of a length. Rutherford decides to leave it well alone, no risk taken as the ball goes through to the keeper. The umpire signals a wide, adding an extra to the total.
The leg spinner drifts a length ball just outside off, and Rutherford plays a neat late cut, keeping it low and close to the slip cordon. No run comes off this tidy stroke.
Hasaranga sends down a back of a length leg spinner just on off stump, and Powell works it neatly on the leg side for a well-timed single.
A short leg-spinner wide outside off, the batter attempts a drive but misses, and it's called a wide. The bowler concedes an extra as the keeper fields swiftly.
Summary
Over 14: 3 runs. Bowler: Eshan Malinga. West Indies: 95/4 (rr 6.79)
The swinging-in yorker outside off is worked deftly by Powell, who nudges it away for a well-timed single. West Indies still require 75 runs from 36 balls, holding six wickets with a challenging chase underway.
The off cutter is pitched short and on leg stump, and the batter goes for a wild pull shot that’s mis-timed but squeezes through for a single.
The yorker nudges outside off stump as the batter attempts to steer but misses cleanly, resulting in a dot ball.
Eshan Malinga delivers a full slower ball outside off, and Sherfane Rutherford attempts a cut but misses entirely.
A yorker on the outside off stump, the batter attempts a cut but misses, leaving the ball well controlled on the ground for the keeper to field.
Rovman Powell goes for a wild slog on a no movement length ball wide outside off, gets an inside edge and scrambles through for a single.
Summary
Over 13: 19 runs. Bowler: Dunith Wellalage. West Indies: 92/4 (rr 7.08)
A back of a length stock ball on leg stump, expertly met by Rutherford who sends a controlled slog-sweep soaring over deep backward square leg for six. Rutherford's second six this over takes the total to 19, boosting West Indies' win probability to 26%. They need 78 from 42 with six wickets in hand, chasing at 11.1 runs per over.
Wellalage bowls a length stock ball outside off stump, and Rutherford steps forward to meet it beautifully. He drives with pure timing and control, sending the ball sailing over extra cover for a magnificent six.
The stock ball outside off, pitched back of a length, is pushed neatly by the batter into the off side for a single.
Off a back of a length stock ball on the leg side, the batter goes for a slog but miscues it, flicking the ball low to deep square leg for a quick single.
A stock ball pitched back of a length just outside off stump is met with a controlled drive by Powell, who nudges it along the ground towards deep backward point for a single.
A length stock ball on off stump, elegantly glanced by Powell. He plays a well-timed shot, running the ball fine leg where Theekshana fumbles it for four.
Summary
Over 12: 2 runs. Bowler: Maheesh Theekshana. West Indies: 73/4 (rr 6.08)
He bowls a back of a length off break just outside off; Rutherford pushes it neatly on the ground towards backward point for no run. West Indies need 97 runs from 48 balls with six wickets in hand, requiring a rate of 12.1; WinViz gives them a 12% chance.
The off break is pitched back of a length outside off, and Powell glances it off his body with soft hands. The ball is fielded quickly by Hasaranga at short fine leg, and there's an extra run conceded.
Off break flighted back of a length, the batter plays a neat defensive stroke, nudging a single through cover.
An off break delivered on middle stump at a length, the batter carefully defends with a well-spliced touch, keeping the ball on the ground for no run.
An off break bowled on the back of a length, just on off stump. The batter attempts a defensive shot but misses completely, leaving the ball to be gathered cleanly by the keeper.
The off break pitches back of a length on middle stump, Sherfane Rutherford tries a flick but misses, the ball hitting his pad and safely fielded at short fine leg. No run comes off this delivery.
Summary
Over 11: 7 runs. Bowler: Wanindu Hasaranga. West Indies: 71/4 (rr 6.45)
Hasaranga sends down a length ball outside off, a leg spinner well controlled. Powell pushes it quietly into backward point where it's safely fielded, yielding no run. West Indies face a tough chase needing 99 from 54 with six wickets in hand and just a 17% chance according to the win predictor.
The leg-spinner drifts it on leg stump, back of a length, and Powell works it carefully along the ground to mid-wicket. No run comes off this tidy delivery.
Hasaranga bowls a length ball on off stump, and Powell calmly pushes it along the ground towards cover for no run.
The leg spinner bowls a short one outside off, and Powell steps in with a controlled slog. He middles it beautifully over mid wicket for six!
The leg-spinner bowls a back of a length delivery on leg stump, and the batter splices a controlled glance for a quick single.
A length ball outside off from the leg spinner, pushed quietly into the offside and fielded cleanly at cover by Eshan Malinga for no run.
Summary
Over 10: 8 runs. Bowler: Eshan Malinga. West Indies: 64/4 (rr 6.4)
Sherfane Rutherford works the no movement yorker down the leg side neatly for a smart single, keeping the scoreboard ticking. West Indies face a chase needing 106 from 60 balls, requiring 10.6 runs per over with six wickets remaining, holding a 16% chance according to WinViz.
An off cutter pitched at a length on middle stump is met with a crisp, well-timed late cut. Rutherford guides it finely through third man for a boundary along the ground.
A full delivery, wide outside off, driven by Powell but just mis-timed. He manages to sneak a single through the infield towards long off.
Rovman Powell pushes it firmly along the ground towards extra cover, but the fielder is quick to cut it off for no run.
A half-tracker outside off, and the batter leaves it well alone. The umpire signals a wide, gifting the batting side an extra run.
Rutherford leans into a full delivery on leg, flicking it neatly to deep mid-wicket and picks up a well-run single.
Eshan Malinga bowls a slower ball, full and just outside off, as Sherfane Rutherford attempts a drive but misses cleanly. The ball is safely collected by the wicketkeeper with no run taken.
Summary
Over 9: 3 runs. Bowler: Wanindu Hasaranga. West Indies: 56/4 (rr 6.22)
The leg spinner lands a length ball on middle stump, and the batter defends it with an inside edge for a quick single. West Indies are chasing 114 from 66 balls with six wickets in hand, needing over ten runs per over; their chances stand at 15%.
The leg spinner from Hasaranga pitches on the back of a length around off stump. Powell goes for a slog but mistimes it, managing to scramble a single. Rovman Powell is off the mark.
Hasaranga bowls a clever googly on a back of a length outside off, Powell works it but misses, the ball striking his pad. No run comes off this delivery.
Hasaranga sends down a back of a length leg spinner on middle stump, and Rutherford works it cleverly for a single. Sherfane Rutherford gets off the mark with that run.
Wanindu Hasaranga bowls a length ball on off stump, and Hetmyer attempts a drive but mistimes it, sending an uncontrolled shot straight to long off. He is caught out, bringing his innings to an end. Shimron Hetmyer departs after a brisk 32 off 19 deliveries.
Wanindu Hasaranga sends down a back of a length leg-spinner on off stump, and Hetmyer works it quietly into the off side for no run.
Summary
Over 8: 0 runs. Bowler: Maheesh Theekshana. West Indies: 53/3 (rr 6.62)
This off break dips on a length just outside off stump, and Powell works it carefully through the off side for no run. West Indies require 117 from 72 deliveries with seven wickets in hand, chasing at nearly ten an over.
The off-break drifts outside off stump, landing back of a length. Powell defends cautiously, edging it just wide of the keeper’s glove, but it stays down for no run.
The off break drifts outside off, length delivered. Powell plays a steady defensive stroke, keeping the runs at bay.
The off break drifts down leg length as the batter attempts a drive but misses completely, and he's bowled! An important breakthrough for the bowling side. Ackeem Auguste is dismissed for 1 run off 7 deliveries.
Off break on a length, pitching on leg stump. Ackeem Auguste defends firmly off the front foot, keeping the ball down and safely in front of square leg for no run.
The off break on length pitches down leg, and the batter glances but misses as the ball hits the pad and is quickly gathered by the keeper. No run here.
Summary
Over 7: 2 runs. Bowler: Wanindu Hasaranga. West Indies: 53/2 (rr 7.57)
A back of a length googly outside off, worked neatly by Ackeem Auguste for a comfortable single, fielded quickly at mid wicket. Ackeem Auguste is off the mark as West Indies chase 117 from 78 with a solid 8 wickets in hand and a 48% chance according to WinViz.
This leg spinner from Hasaranga drifts outside off on a length. Auguste works at it but misses, the ball clipping his pad and yielding no run. Sri Lanka has just lost a review to no avail.
A length ball drifting outside off from the leg spinner is met with a controlled defensive stroke by Ackeem Auguste, who keeps it on the ground to deny any run.
The googly drifts outside off on a length; Auguste works at it but misses completely, leaving the ball dead in front.
A googly pitched at length, just outside off stump. The batter attempts a slog-sweep but misses completely, and the ball crashes into the stumps. Brandon King departs after scoring 16 off 20 deliveries.
The leg spinner drifts in on a length, angling on leg stump. Hetmyer works it patiently through the on-side for a well-placed single to deep mid-wicket.
Summary
Over 6: 15 runs. Bowler: Maheesh Theekshana. West Indies: 51/1 (rr 8.5)
An off break, length ball outside off, pushed firmly but safely into the extra cover region for no run as the fielder quickly retrieves it. West Indies chase 119 from 84 with nine wickets in hand, holding a 62% advantage according to WinViz.
An off break drifting just outside off on a length, met with a beautifully controlled drive. Brandon King has timed it perfectly, sending it racing over long on for six. That makes it 15 runs this over, lifting the partnership to 50 off 32 balls and taking West Indies to 51 for 1.
Hetmyer works a back-of-a-length off break just outside off, steering it neatly through the off side for a well-timed single.
The off break pitches back of a length on off stump, and Brandon King works it neatly along the ground towards long on, picking up a single.
Off break pitching just outside off, Hetmyer works the ball carefully along the ground towards deep square leg, picking up a smart single. Hetmyer moves to 30 off 15 balls, maintaining a strike rate of 200.
An off break pitched up on leg stump, met with a controlled slog-sweep. The shot is beautifully middled, sailing clean over deep backward square leg for a maximum! West Indies boost their momentum, shifting WinViz advantage to 58%.
Summary
Over 5: 12 runs. Bowler: Eshan Malinga. West Indies: 36/1 (rr 7.2)
King tries a delicate drive but can only manage an inside edge, safely fielded by the bowler at wide outside off. No run comes off this one. West Indies face a chase of 134 off 90 balls, holding a 52% chance with nine wickets in hand.
Hetmyer worked the length ball on leg stump with controlled precision, nudging it into the deep mid-wicket area for a comfortable single.
Short ball down the leg side, perfectly met by the batter who pulls it with timing and precision. The shot races through mid-wicket for a boundary, showing great control. Shimron Hetmyer adds another boundary, his second in this over.
On a back of a length delivery straight at middle stump, he steers a well-timed cut shot. The controlled swipe races away through backward point for four.
King goes for the pull off a short off cutter, mis-timing it but managing to sneak a quick single to deep square leg.