SL-U19 vs WI-U19 Ball by Ball Commentary
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West Indies Under-19
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Match Details
Venue
Diamond Oval, Kimberley
Toss
Sri Lanka Under-19, elected to bat
Series
ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup, 2024
Series Period
19 Jan 2024 - 11 Feb 2024
Match Day
30 Jan 2024 - (20 - over match)
Umpires
Bismillah Jan Shinwari (AFG), Roly Black (IRE) and Forster Mutizwa (ZIM)
Match Referee
Shaid Wadvalla (SA)
Streaming Platform
Disney+ Hotstar
Broadcasting Platform
Star Sports
Dinura Kalupahana to Nathan Sealy, 1 run
Finally, there's the winning shot! West Indies Under-19 win in an absolute cliffhanger of a game by 3 wickets with just three balls remaining. Full toss and on the stump line, Nathan Sealy works it to the square leg and shoots off for a single and helps his team win the game. A compelling and thrilling game of cricket with an excellent fight from both sides but eventually it goes in the favor of West Indies Under-19.
Dinura Kalupahana to Nathan Sealy, no run
Two dots to start. Full and dowl leg with a huge drift from middle, Nathan Sealy advances a bit across off but gets hit on his boot and to the keeper. One from four deliveries.
Dinura Kalupahana to Nathan Sealy, no run
Dot to start with. Bowls it with an enclosed field on a fuller length, Nathan Sealy drives it straight down the ground over the bowler's head on a bounce with no timing at all. The fielder from the mid on region runs to stop it.
Malsha Tharupathi to Tarrique Edward, no run
Outside off on a short length, Tarrique Edward goes to cut but the ball sneaks past his inside edge. Just one needed of the last over.
Malsha Tharupathi to Tarrique Edward, no run
Fuller and on the middle stump line, Tarrique Edward leans forward and defends it back to the bowler.
Malsha Tharupathi to Tarrique Edward, 4 runs
FOUR! How about that? What a shot this is! Scores are Level now. Width on offer and on a length, Tarrique Edward sits on his knee and plays an unconventional cut shot through deep backward point for a boundary. Just home now.
Malsha Tharupathi to Tarrique Edward, no run
Full and outside off, driven straight to point.
Malsha Tharupathi to Tarrique Edward, no run
Another dot! Full and on the stumps, this is defended by Tarrique Edward on a huge stride ahead.
Malsha Tharupathi to Tarrique Edward, no run
Rare dot now. Short and on off, punched back to the covers.
Dinura Kalupahana to Nathan Sealy, 2 runs
On middle and short, Nathan Sealy dabs it with softer hands in front of deep mid-wicket and completes the double again. Brilliant running this. Just 5 needed off the last two overs.
Dinura Kalupahana to Nathan Sealy, 2 runs
Smart! Absolutely smart running and very well placed as well. Full and on the stumps, Nathan Sealy drives it down the ground from the right of the bowler with a steady head position with an open face of the bat and scampers back for the double.
Dinura Kalupahana to Nathan Sealy, no run
Another dot! Fuller in length and just a bit around off, Nathan Sealy drives it to the cover fielder who stops it cleanly.
Dinura Kalupahana to Nathan Sealy, no run
Fires it on off with a hint of movement on a fullish length, Nathan Sealy covers his off stump and prods ahead to defend it underneath the bat.
Dinura Kalupahana to Nathan Sealy, 4 runs
FOUR! In single digits now! What a placement! Width on offer outside off on a fuller length, Nathan Sealy opens the face of his bat and places it neatly in the gap towards deep backward point for a boundary. No chance for the fielder running from extra cover to chase this one. 9 needed now.
Dinura Kalupahana to Nathan Sealy, no run
Continues with the mid-wicket inside the circle and pitches it too full on off, Nathan Sealy defends it solidly covering his off stump.
Vishwa Lahiru to Tarrique Edward, no run
Flighted delivery on off, Tarrique Edward opens the face of the blade and guides it to short third man. The equation stands 13 required of the last three overs. Absolute humdinger this is turning out to be. Excellent fightback by both the teams.
Vishwa Lahiru to Tarrique Edward, no run
In front of the stumps and full, Tarrique Edward shuffles to drive it to the leg side but misses and wears on his pads. An adamant appeal from the bowler but the umpire is unmoved.
Vishwa Lahiru to Nathan Sealy, 1 run
On leg and fuller in length, Nathan Sealy fails to flick and takes the pads instead which rolls down to the leg side and they sneak a leg bye single.
Vishwa Lahiru to Nathan Sealy, no run
Slow on off, defended by Sealy back to the bowler.
Vishwa Lahiru to Nathan Sealy, 4 runs
Short and outside off, Nathan Sealy cuts it very late and the ball trickles quickly towards deep fine leg fence. The fielder from the short third man region chases and dives to pull it back before the fence. The batters run four runs in the meantime. Brilliant running between the wicket this.
Vishwa Lahiru to Tarrique Edward, 1 run
Short on off, Tarrique Edward tucks it to mid-wicket for a quick single.
Dinura Kalupahana to Tarrique Edward, 1 run
Fuller in length and on the stumps, Tarrique Edward flicks it to deep mid-wicket for another single to end the over. They just need to rotate the strike to get things done now. Under 20 needed now.
Dinura Kalupahana to Tarrique Edward, 2 runs
One more. Drama! Fuller and on off, Tarrique Edward pushes it to short cover who misfields and they sneak a single. A poor throw by him to the bowler and the batters scamper back for the second. Poor presence of mind by Sri Lanka Under-19.
Dinura Kalupahana to Nathan Sealy, 1 run
Good batting. Another single. This is full straight and outside off, Nathan Sealy taps it in front of point and shoots off for a single.
Dinura Kalupahana to Tarrique Edward, 1 run
Length delivery on the stumps, Tarrique Edward drops it to the leg side and sneaks a quick single. 23 off 27 now.
Dinura Kalupahana to Tarrique Edward, 2 runs
On a length and on off, Tarrique Edward tucks it with soft hands in the front of long on and scampers back for the second. Excellent presence of mind.
Dinura Kalupahana to Jewel Andrew, no run
OUT! LBW! Appeal and up goes the finger! What a crucial scalp this is! Fires it full and in front of the stumps, Jewel Andrew is deep in the crease and plays it down the wrong line and misses to connect his wood on the ball. It crashes in front of the pads in the stump line instead. A sharp confident appeal from the fielders and the umpire gives Out.
Vishwa Lahiru to Nathan Sealy, no run
Quicker and flatter, outside off. Sealy hangs back and defends it out.
Vishwa Lahiru to Nathan Sealy, no run
Short one, outside off. Sealy looks to cut it away but underedges it.
Vishwa Lahiru to Jewel Andrew, 1 run
Quicker one, on off. Andrew eases it to long on for one.
Vishwa Lahiru to Jewel Andrew, no run
Another dot now! It is a fuller one, drifting in and turning away. It catches the outside edge but does not carry to the fielder at short third.
Vishwa Lahiru to Jewel Andrew, no run
Short one, outside off. Andrew pushes it to mid off.
Vishwa Lahiru to Nathan Sealy, 1 run
An arm ball, full and on leg. Sealy works it into the leg side off the inner half. They take a quick single.
Supun Waduge to Nathan Sealy, 1 run
Fuller one, on the stumps. Sealy comes across and flicks it to long on for a single. 8 runs come from this over.
Supun Waduge to Jewel Andrew, 1 run
Flighted and full, outside off. This one stays low. Jewel Andrew punches it to point for one.
Supun Waduge to Jewel Andrew, 4 runs
FOUR! Cracking shot. Back of a length, outside off. Jewel Andrew backs away nicely, and cuts it in front of point for four runs. 31 needed now.
Supun Waduge to Jewel Andrew, no run
Pushed through quicker, full and outside off. Andrew eases it into covers.
Supun Waduge to Nathan Sealy, 1 run
Tossed up, full and outside off. Nathan Sealy works it down to long on for a single.
Supun Waduge to Jewel Andrew, 1 run
On the pads, Jewel Andrew flicks it to square leg for a single.
Malsha Tharupathi to Nathan Sealy, no run
Full and outside off. Sealy pushes this out gently into covers.
Malsha Tharupathi to Nathan Sealy, no run
Floated and full, outside off. Left alone.
Malsha Tharupathi to Nathan Sealy, no run
Quicker, going down leg. Nathan Sealy goes back and tries to flick it away but misses. The ball brushes the thigh pads. The keeper grabs it and appeals for caught behind, but the bat was never involved.
Malsha Tharupathi to Jewel Andrew, 1 run
Flighted and full, outside off. Jewel Andrew slashes this to deep point for one.
Malsha Tharupathi to Nathan Sealy, 1 run
Pushed through quicker, outside off. Sealy pushes it to point for one.
Malsha Tharupathi to Nathan Sealy, 6 runs
SIX! BANG! It is a short ball, on off. Sealy opens up his body and pulls it over the mid-wicket fence for a maximum. This will give them a sigh of relief. 38 needed now.
Supun Waduge to Jewel Andrew, no run
Tossed up, around off, defended.
Supun Waduge to Nathan Sealy, 1 run
Nathan Sealy now rotates the strike as he pushes this full ball down to long on.
Supun Waduge to Nathan Sealy, no run
Floated and full, on off. Nathan Sealy blocks.
Supun Waduge to Nathan Sealy, no run
Flights it up, on off. Sealy pushes it back to the bowler.
Supun Waduge to Jewel Andrew, 1 run
A single now as Jewel Andrew pushes this full ball into covers.
Supun Waduge to Nathan Sealy, 1 run
Flatter, on off. Sealy once again shuffles across and tucks it through square leg for one more.
Vishwa Lahiru to Jewel Andrew, no run
Fuller, on the pads. Jewel Andrew looks to flick it away but misses and gets hit on his pad. Outside leg though. A wicket-taking over from Lahiru comes to an end. In the last 11 overs West Indies Under-19 have scored 28 runs and lost two wickets.
Vishwa Lahiru to Nathan Sealy, 1 run
Shorter, on middle. Nathan Sealy comes inside and flicks it to deep square leg for one.
Vishwa Lahiru to Nathan Edward, no run
OUT! LBW! A huge appeal and the finger goes up this time. Vishwa Lahiru picks up his second wicket at a very crucial time for his team. Nathan Edward has to walk back now. His gritty knock comes to an end. West Indies Under-19 lose their sixth wicket. It is a tossed up delivery, outside off, turning in a bit. Nathan Edward looks to flick it away but misses and gets pinged on his pads. The umpire thinks about it and eventually raises his finger, but not to Edward's delight.
Vishwa Lahiru to Nathan Edward, no run
It is floated and full, around middle and leg. Nathan Edward almost sweeps it to short fine but unable to find the fielder.
Vishwa Lahiru to Jewel Andrew, 1 run
Fuller, drifting in around off. Jewel Andrew dabs it down to deep third for one.
Vishwa Lahiru to Nathan Edward, 1 run
Fuller and quicker, on off. Edward clips it through mid-wicket for a single.
Supun Waduge to Jewel Andrew, no run
On the middle and keeps a bit low after pitching, Jewel Andrew misses completely to hit that one. It thuds on his pads.
Supun Waduge to Jewel Andrew, no run
Full, in front of the stumps, tucked away by Jewel Andrew to square leg.
Supun Waduge to Nathan Edward, 1 run
Short and outside off, Nathan Edward rocks back and cuts it straight to point who stops it on the dive to his right and restricts it to just a single.
Supun Waduge to Nathan Edward, no run
Outside off and fuller in length, Nathan Edward defends it to the ground.
Supun Waduge to Nathan Edward, no run
Full and outside off, Nathan Edward attempts to sweep it by shuffling a bit across off, but ends up crashing the pad. An adamant shout for LBW but the umpire is unbothered.
Supun Waduge to Nathan Edward, no run
Not too short on off, punched underneath his bat by Nathan Edward.
Vishwa Lahiru to Jewel Andrew, no run
DROPPED! Drops it fuller in length and around off which gets a considerable purchase off the deck, it spins sharply outside off, Jewel Andrew plays inside the line and catches the outside edge which lobs to the first slip who dives ahead to catch it. The umpire sends it upstairs and the replay shows that the ball touched the grass and the fingers were not underneath it. NOT OUT appears with a green signal.
Vishwa Lahiru to Jewel Andrew, no run
Short and on off, Jewel Andrew taps it to point.
Vishwa Lahiru to Jewel Andrew, no run
Flighted delivery on off, Jewel Andrew leans ahead and blocks it well.
Vishwa Lahiru to Jewel Andrew, no run
Short on off, punched away to cover.
Vishwa Lahiru to Jewel Andrew, no run
JAFFA! Spinning sharply from middle towards off, Jewel Andrew gets beaten all ends up on that one.
Vishwa Lahiru to Jewel Andrew, no run
Around the wicket on the stumps, defended nicely back to the bowler by Jewel Andrew.
Sineth Jayawardena to Nathan Edward, no run
On middle and fuller in length, Nathan Edward blocks it to the off side.
Sineth Jayawardena to Nathan Edward, no run
Around the wicket now and drops it around off and way too full in length, Nathan Edward defends with a huge stride ahead.
Sineth Jayawardena to Jewel Andrew, 1 run
Around off and flighted on a shorter length, Jewel Andrew cuts it off the back foot towards deep backward point for one.
Sineth Jayawardena to Jewel Andrew, no run
Slower and on off, Jewel Andrew defends it watchfully.
Sineth Jayawardena to Mavendra Dindyal, no run
OUT! TAKEN! Is this another opening for the Lankans? Fuller and on the stumps, Mavendra Dindyal advances down the track to clear the long on region but mistimes the loft from the bottom half of the bat. The ball lands straight down the throat of long on fielder, Vishwa Lahiru who makes no mistake with an easy grab. Half of the Windies side is in the dugout now.
Sineth Jayawardena to Nathan Edward, 1 run
Around the wicket on off, Nathan Edward cuts it to deep point for a single.
Vishwa Lahiru to Mavendra Dindyal, no run
Full and on off, Mavendra Dindyal drives it to covers. MAIDEN OVER!
Vishwa Lahiru to Mavendra Dindyal, no run
Slower and on the stumps, Mavendra Dindyal takes the leading edge to the covers.
Vishwa Lahiru to Mavendra Dindyal, no run
Way too full and on the stumps, Mavendra Dindyal defends it nicely under his bat.
Vishwa Lahiru to Mavendra Dindyal, no run
Outside off, full, Mavendra Dindyal advances down the track and drives it to covers.
Vishwa Lahiru to Mavendra Dindyal, no run
Loops it up on off and fuller in length, driven to cover.
Vishwa Lahiru to Mavendra Dindyal, no run
Changes his end and drops it full and on middle, defended well by Mavendra Dindyal.
Sineth Jayawardena to Nathan Edward, no run
Slower, around off, Nathan Edward defends it off the back foot.
Sineth Jayawardena to Nathan Edward, no run
On off, fuller in length, defended nicely under the eyes by Nathan Edward.
Sineth Jayawardena to Nathan Edward, no run
Around the wicket and quicker outside off, Nathan Edward guides it to backward point.
Sineth Jayawardena to Mavendra Dindyal, 1 run
Sharp turn from off on a length, Mavendra Dindyal tucks it to long on for a single.
Sineth Jayawardena to Nathan Edward, 1 run
On off, shorter, cut away off the back foot by Nathan Edward to deep point for one.
Sineth Jayawardena to Nathan Edward, no run
Comes back into the attack and drops it fuller, on off which spins sharply with some bounce, Nathan Edward aborts to play.
Ruvishan Perera to Mavendra Dindyal, no run
Ends up with shortish length on the bodyline, Mavendra Dindyal ducks underneath it and lets it go.
Ruvishan Perera to Mavendra Dindyal, no run
Into the stump line on middle, defended well by Mavendra Dindyal to the bowler.
Ruvishan Perera to Mavendra Dindyal, 4 runs
FOUR! Cut away with timing! On a length outside off and Mavendra Dindyal cuts it with a strong base through backward point for a boundary.
Ruvishan Perera to Mavendra Dindyal, no run
Short and outside off, Mavendra Dindyal sways away from it.
Ruvishan Perera to Mavendra Dindyal, no run
Full and straighter on the stumps, Mavendra Dindyal defends solidly back to the bowler.
Ruvishan Perera to Mavendra Dindyal, no run
DROPPED! Too tough though. Outside off and fuller, Mavendra Dindyal sits on his knee and slaps it towards cover. The fielder there attempts to catch on his dive but shells it.
Ruvishan Perera to Mavendra Dindyal, 1 run
WIDE! Sprays it down leg and it is wided by the Umpire.
Vishwa Lahiru to Nathan Edward, no run
Full and just outside off, Nathan Edward blocks it solidly off the front foot to end the over. Just one single of it.
Vishwa Lahiru to Nathan Edward, no run
Slower through the air and outside off, Nathan Edward defends it on a prod ahead.
Vishwa Lahiru to Nathan Edward, no run
Full, on off, defended nicely.
Vishwa Lahiru to Mavendra Dindyal, 1 run
Just a faint edge on a huge stride ahead on a fuller length, Mavendra Dindyal plays inside the line and the ball beats the keeper. They cross.
Vishwa Lahiru to Mavendra Dindyal, no run
Flighted on off and full, Mavendra Dindyal pushes it to the bowler.
Vishwa Lahiru to Mavendra Dindyal, no run
On a shade shorter length around off, Mavendra Dindyal punches it to cover.
Malsha Tharupathi to Mavendra Dindyal, 1 run
On leg and on a length, Mavendra Dindyal tucks it to deep square leg for a single. These two are rotating the strike easily and keeping the scoreboard ticking. Still in a very comfortable position.
Malsha Tharupathi to Nathan Edward, 1 run
Wrong'un on off and short, Nathan Edward rocks back and punches it off the back foot towards cover for a single.
Malsha Tharupathi to Nathan Edward, no run
Slower, fuller and on the stumps, Nathan Edward sweeps it to short fine leg.
Malsha Tharupathi to Nathan Edward, no run
Around the off stump and fuller in length, Nathan Edward gets beaten on his front foot defence.
Malsha Tharupathi to Mavendra Dindyal, 1 run
Short, on off, cuts it to deep point for a single does Mavendra Dindyal.
Malsha Tharupathi to Mavendra Dindyal, 4 runs
FOUR BYES! That's missed by everyone including the keeper. Wild turn from the middle and leg stump line toward the off stump, Mavendra Dindyal misses on his back foot punch and the keeper too, fails to collect it and the ball trickles to the fence for a four byes.
Vishwa Lahiru to Mavendra Dindyal, 1 run
Looped up on the stumps, Mavendra Dindyal pushes it to extra cover for a single to retain the strike. Just three runs of it.
Vishwa Lahiru to Mavendra Dindyal, no run
Turns from off and on a fuller length outside off, Mavendra Dindyal pats it to cover off the back foot.
Vishwa Lahiru to Mavendra Dindyal, no run
Loops it on a shade fuller length and on off, Mavendra Dindyal defends it coming down the pitch of the ball to short cover.
Vishwa Lahiru to Mavendra Dindyal, no run
Flighted delivery around the wicket on a fuller length, Mavendra Dindyal eases it to short third.
Vishwa Lahiru to Nathan Edward, 1 run
Tossed up on the off stump channel on a fuller length, Nathan Edward sweeps it nicely towards deep square leg for one.
Vishwa Lahiru to Mavendra Dindyal, 1 run
Slow and on off, Mavendra Dindyal clears his front foot to drive it along the ground to long off for a single.
Sineth Jayawardena to Nathan Edward, 2 runs
Fuller and on off, Nathan Edward reaches to the pitch of the ball before sweeping it to deep square leg for a brace.
Sineth Jayawardena to Nathan Edward, no run
Tossed up around off and spins sharply away from off, Nathan Edward misses to defend.
Sineth Jayawardena to Nathan Edward, no run
Drops it slow and on off, Nathan Edward defends it again.
Sineth Jayawardena to Nathan Edward, no run
Slower and fuller on off, Nathan Edward defends it with a prod ahead.
Sineth Jayawardena to Mavendra Dindyal, 1 run
Drops it around the off which spins sharply on middle, Mavendra Dindyal cuts it to deep extra cover for a single.
Sineth Jayawardena to Nathan Edward, 1 run
Floated and full, on middle. Nathan Edward sweeps it behind square on the leg side for one.
Vishwa Lahiru to Mavendra Dindyal, 4 runs
FOUR! Nicely played. Mavendra Dindyal dances down the track and drives this full ball through covers for four runs.
Vishwa Lahiru to Mavendra Dindyal, no run
Drifted in, around off. It grips and turns away sharply. Mavendra Dindyal prods but keeps the bat to himself.
Vishwa Lahiru to Nathan Edward, 1 run
Comes down the track and flicks this full ball to deep mid-wicket for a single.
Vishwa Lahiru to Nathan Edward, no run
Floats it up, on middle, defended on the front foot.
Vishwa Lahiru to Nathan Edward, no run
Pushed through quicker, down leg. It brushes the pads and goes to short fine.
Vishwa Lahiru to Mavendra Dindyal, 1 run
An arm ball, full and on the pad. Mavendra Dindyal flicks it to deep square leg for one.
Sineth Jayawardena to Mavendra Dindyal, 1 run
A bit fuller, on off. Mavendra Dindyal works it to long off for one.
Sineth Jayawardena to Mavendra Dindyal, no run
A googly this time, Mavendra Dindyal defends it at the very last moment.
Sineth Jayawardena to Mavendra Dindyal, no run
Short, outside off. Dindyal taps it to point.
Sineth Jayawardena to Mavendra Dindyal, no run
WHAT TURN! This one lands almost near the tramline, but turns back a long way and straight into the keeper's mitts. Mavendra Dindyal has no shot to offer.
Sineth Jayawardena to Nathan Edward, 1 run
Fuller one, on middle. Nathan Edward flicks it through mid-wicket for one. 150 is up for West Indies Under-19. They need 82 runs more.
Sineth Jayawardena to Nathan Edward, no run
Flights it up, on off. It turns away with some extra bounce. Nathan Edward eases it back to the bowler.
Vihas Thewmika to Mavendra Dindyal, no run
A successful over from Vihas Thewmika comes to an end. It is floated up, on off. It grips and turns in. Mavendra Dindyal gets pinged on his pads. A huge appeal made but the umpire showed no interest.
Vihas Thewmika to Jordan Johnson, no run
OUT! CAUGHT! Oh my word, Jordan Johnson has given away his wicket here and Sri Lanka Under-19 have gotten rid of both the set batters in no time. It is tossed up, full and outside off. Jordan Johnson looks to drive it on the up, but ends up finding the fielder at short extra covers. Dinura Kalupahana there takes a brilliant catch getting low to his left. He is pumped up after taking the catch and rightly so.
Vihas Thewmika to Nathan Edward, 1 run
Darted on the pads, Nathan Edward flicks it to square leg for a single.
Vihas Thewmika to Nathan Edward, no run
Quicker and full, on middle. Nathan Edward steps down and tries to flick it away but misses and gets pinged on his pads.
Vihas Thewmika to Nathan Edward, no run
On off, on the stumps, blocked.
Vihas Thewmika to Nathan Edward, no run
EDGED! Does not carry though. Drifts it in, on a length and gets it to turn away. Nathan Edward hangs his bat away and it catches the outside edge. Almost carries to the fielder at first slip.
Sineth Jayawardena to Nathan Edward, 1 run
Fuller, angled into the pads. Nathan Edward flicks it through mid-wicket for one. He will retain the strike.
Sineth Jayawardena to Nathan Edward, no run
WOAH! This one stays low. It is fuller, drifting in, around middle and turns away, but stays very, very low. Nathan Edward could not even get his blade down in time.
Sineth Jayawardena to Nathan Edward, no run
Probing delivery to greet the new batter. It drifts in, around off. Nathan Edward prods and looks to defend it out but gets beaten by the sharp turn.
Sineth Jayawardena to Steve Wedderburn, no run
OUT! CAUGHT! Soft dismissal. Steve Wedderburn has gifted away his wicket here. It is tossed up, full and on off. Steve Wedderburn leans back and tries to go downtown. Although, the bat turns a bit in the process and ends up as a slice over mid off. The fielder Malsha Tharupathi, takes a sharp catch running back. Sri Lanka Under-19 have the opening now which they were desperate for.
Sineth Jayawardena to Jordan Johnson, 1 run
Jordan Johnson comes down the track and pushes this full ball to long off for a single.
Sineth Jayawardena to Steve Wedderburn, 1 run
Slower through the air, outside off. Steve Wedderburn punches this to deep point off the back foot for one.
Vihas Thewmika to Jordan Johnson, no run
Around off, blocked out solidly.
Vihas Thewmika to Jordan Johnson, no run
HUGE APPEAL! No interest once again. This time the bounce is a bit too much to convince the umpire. Tossed up, around middle. It grips and turns away. Jordan Johnson gets pinged on thigh pads, as he fails his sweep once again.
Vihas Thewmika to Jordan Johnson, no run
An arm ball, full and around off. Jordan Johnson looks to sweep it away but misses. The batter gets pinged on his pads and there is an appeal for lbw but the umpire is unmoved. The replays confirm that the impact is outside the line.
Vihas Thewmika to Jordan Johnson, no run
Back of a length, in the channel. Jordan Johnson taps it to point.
Vihas Thewmika to Jordan Johnson, 4 runs
FOUR! Nicely played. Jordan Johnson moves to 38 now. What a knock this is turning out to be, Short ball, outside off. Jordan Johnson gets low and sweeps it in front of short fine. The ball races away. These two southpaws have mounted 84 runs together and Jordan Johnson has been more productive in the last few overs.
Vihas Thewmika to Jordan Johnson, no run
Flighted and full, outside off. Jordan Johnson blocks it back to the bowler.
Malsha Tharupathi to Jordan Johnson, 1 run
Fuller one, on off. Jordan Johnson drills it straight down to long off. They take a single.
Malsha Tharupathi to Jordan Johnson, no run
Shorter, around off, turning back in. Jordan Johnson goes back and pushes it to covers.
Malsha Tharupathi to Jordan Johnson, 4 runs
FOUR! Nicely played. It is floated up, full and outside off. Jordan Johnson sets him up nicely and drives it over extra covers. A couple of bounces and into the ropes.
Malsha Tharupathi to Jordan Johnson, no run
It is full, around leg, spinning down. Jordan Johnson clips it to square leg.
Malsha Tharupathi to Steve Wedderburn, 1 run
Back of a length, outside off. Steve Wedderburn goes back and cuts it to deep point for a single.
Malsha Tharupathi to Jordan Johnson, 1 run
Gives it some flight, outside off. Jordan Johnson drives it down to long off for one.
Vishwa Lahiru to Steve Wedderburn, no run
Fuller one, on off. Steve Wedderburn blocks this one solidly. 11-run over comes to an end. This partnership has moved to 73 runs off just 80 deliveries.
Vishwa Lahiru to Steve Wedderburn, 4 runs
FOUR! One bounce and into the ropes. Straight over the bowler's head. It is tossed up, full and outside off. Steve Wedderburn gets low and pulls the trigger. Pierces the field to perfection to find the fence.
Vishwa Lahiru to Jordan Johnson, 1 run
Full and on off. Jordan Johnson now drives it along the ground to long off for a single.
Vishwa Lahiru to Jordan Johnson, 4 runs
FOUR! Carbon Copy of the previous boundary. Floats it up, full and outside off. This is in the arc of Jordan Johnson. He gets under this one as well and plays the lofted drive with perfection to find the boundary at long off.
Vishwa Lahiru to Jordan Johnson, 1 run
WIDE! Much straighter. but way down leg. Jordan Johnson tries to work it fine with a sweep but gets no bat on it.
Vishwa Lahiru to Steve Wedderburn, 1 run
Flatter and on leg. Steve Wedderburn gets down on one knee and sweeps it to deep square leg for a single,
Vishwa Lahiru to Steve Wedderburn, no run
Around off, pushed into the off side.
Malsha Tharupathi to Jordan Johnson, 4 runs
FOUR! Incredible shot to end the over. It is tossed up, full and on fourth stump line. Jordan Johnson drives it uppishly over the bowler's head for a boundary.
Malsha Tharupathi to Steve Wedderburn, 1 run
Flights it up, outside off. Steve Wedderburn looks to loft it towards wide long on. He does not time it well and it is only a single.
Malsha Tharupathi to Jordan Johnson, 1 run
Back of a length, outside off. Jordan Johnson cuts it to deep point for a single.
Malsha Tharupathi to Jordan Johnson, no run
Looped up, on middle. Jordan Johnson clips it to mid on.
Malsha Tharupathi to Steve Wedderburn, 1 run
Pushed through quicker and fuller, wide of off. Steve Wedderburn slashes it to sweeper cover for one.
Malsha Tharupathi to Steve Wedderburn, 1 run
WIDE! Errs in his line this time as this one goes down leg. Wide called.
Malsha Tharupathi to Steve Wedderburn, no run
Floats it up, outside off, shaping further away. Steve Wedderburn leaves it alone.
Sineth Jayawardena to Jordan Johnson, no run
Tossed up, outside off. It grips and turns away. Jordan Johnson throws his blade at it. The ball catches the outer half and flies towards short fine, although it does not carry.
Sineth Jayawardena to Steve Wedderburn, 1 run
An arm ball, on the pads. Steve Wedderburn flicks it into the leg side for one.
Sineth Jayawardena to Jordan Johnson, 1 run
Short ball, outside off. Jordan Johnson upper cuts it to deep point for one. 6 runs have come in this over already. 2 more deliveries to go. Can West Indies capitalize?
Sineth Jayawardena to Steve Wedderburn, 1 run
Tossed up, around off. Steve Wedderburn pushes this into covers for a quick single.
Sineth Jayawardena to Steve Wedderburn, 4 runs
FOUR! Easy pickings for Steve Wedderburn. He brings up his half-century in fine fashion. It is full, going down leg. Steve Wedderburn gets low and sweeps it through square leg for a boundary. This also brings up the FIFTY for the left-hander as he punches in the air in happiness. 50-run partnership also comes up between these two.
Sineth Jayawardena to Steve Wedderburn, no run
Loops it up, full and on off. Steve Wedderburn prods and defends it into the off side.
Ruvishan Perera to Steve Wedderburn, 1 run
A single to end the over. A length ball, around off. Steve Wedderburn works it into the off side for one. 108 up for West Indies U-19. 124 needed in 29 overs.
Ruvishan Perera to Steve Wedderburn, 6 runs
SIX! BANG! Incredible hit. Short ball, on off. Steve Wedderburn rides the bounce well and pulls it over the mid-wicket fence for a maximum.
Ruvishan Perera to Steve Wedderburn, no run
Length, outside off, Steve Wedderburn looks to chase it away but misses.
Ruvishan Perera to Steve Wedderburn, 4 runs
FOUR! Back of a length, outside off. Steve Wedderburn looks to pull it away, but gets a thick outside edge. The ball flies off the top-edge and goes over the wicket-keeper's head for a boundary.
Ruvishan Perera to Jordan Johnson, 1 run
A bit fuller this time, wide of off. Jordan Johnson punches it through covers for a single.
Ruvishan Perera to Jordan Johnson, no run
Good-length ball, outside off, nipping back into the left-hander. Jordan Johnson gets an inside edge onto his pads.
Sineth Jayawardena to Steve Wedderburn, no run
Flighted delivery on the stumps, Steve Wedderburn hits it back to the bowler.
Sineth Jayawardena to Jordan Johnson, 1 run
Slow, on off, Jordan Johnson flicks it to deep mid-wicket for just one.
Sineth Jayawardena to Jordan Johnson, no run
Flighted on off, Jordan Johnson leans forward to defend it back to the bowler.
Sineth Jayawardena to Jordan Johnson, 2 runs
Full, outside off, Jordan Johnson cuts it to deep backward point for a single and scampers back for the double seeing the opportunity.
Sineth Jayawardena to Steve Wedderburn, 1 run
On leg, Steve Wedderburn tucks it to square leg for a single.
Sineth Jayawardena to Steve Wedderburn, no run
Flighted delivery on off, defended well under the eyes by Steve Wedderburn.
Ruvishan Perera to Steve Wedderburn, 1 run
Short and outside off, Steve Wedderburn punches it to deep point for a single.
Ruvishan Perera to Steve Wedderburn, 1 run
WIDE! This over is taking an eternity to complete now. Way outside off, and wided.
Ruvishan Perera to Steve Wedderburn, no run
Over the wicket and outside off, left alone by the batter.
Ruvishan Perera to Steve Wedderburn, 1 run
WIDE! Oh dear! Another extra! Again outside the tramline and the umpire exercises for another wide signal.
Ruvishan Perera to Steve Wedderburn, 1 run
WIDE! Way outside the tramline, wide again.
Ruvishan Perera to Jordan Johnson, 1 run
Short and on the bodyline, Jordan Johnson pulls it late and ends up with the leading edge which falls just short in the safe zone at deep square leg. One taken.
Ruvishan Perera to Steve Wedderburn, 1 run
Outside off, driven to the covers for a single.
Ruvishan Perera to Jordan Johnson, 1 run
A surprise bouncer which shoots a bit more after pitching on off, Jordan Johnson rocks back and manages to play it with soft hands towards third man for a single.
Ruvishan Perera to Jordan Johnson, 1 run
WIDE! Spills it way outside off the tramline, given Wide.
Ruvishan Perera to Jordan Johnson, 2 runs
Full toss on off, Jordan Johnson drives it through covers where the fielder in the deep fumbles to pick up cleanly. They cross for a brace.
Sineth Jayawardena to Steve Wedderburn, no run
Loops it and drops it on middle, Steve Wedderburn defends it well to end the over.
Sineth Jayawardena to Jordan Johnson, 1 run
Identical length outside off, cuts it away off the back foot to deep point for one.
Sineth Jayawardena to Jordan Johnson, no run
Just outside off and quicker now, Jordan Johnson misses to cut.
Sineth Jayawardena to Jordan Johnson, 2 runs
Full, and flighted around off, Jordan Johnson lunges forward and drives it through covers with the spin for a brace.
Sineth Jayawardena to Jordan Johnson, no run
Around the middle and fuller in length, Jordan Johnson rocks back and defends it off the back foot.
Sineth Jayawardena to Jordan Johnson, no run
Flighted aroind off and full, driven to cover.
Vihas Thewmika to Steve Wedderburn, no run
Outside off and full, Steve Wedderburn shoulders arms at it. Just one from this one.
Vihas Thewmika to Steve Wedderburn, no run
Full, slower, on off, Steve Wedderburn defends it.
Vihas Thewmika to Steve Wedderburn, no run
Loopy delivery around off, Steve Wedderburn goes to defend but it takes the leading edge towards short third man.
Vihas Thewmika to Jordan Johnson, 1 run
Sharp turn on off and shor, Jordan Johnson slaps it off the back foot towards long off for just one.
Vihas Thewmika to Jordan Johnson, no run
Full, on stumps, defended well ahead.
Vihas Thewmika to Jordan Johnson, no run
Short, outside off, cuts it to point off the back foot does Jordan Johnson.
Sineth Jayawardena to Steve Wedderburn, no run
Fuller and around off from around the wicket, defended on the front foot. A good over for West Indies Under-19. 10 from it. This will certainly release some pressure off their shoulders.
Sineth Jayawardena to Steve Wedderburn, 6 runs
SIX! Oh, hello! Serves it right in the hitting arc of the southpaw, Steve Wedderburn sits on his knee and clears his front leg before depositing the ball into the crowd over the long on fence for a biggie.
Sineth Jayawardena to Steve Wedderburn, 4 runs
FOUR! Cut away nicely! Much needed for them. Short and outside off, Steve Wedderburn rocks back, waits for it and squeezes the cut through the deep backward point for a boundary.
Sineth Jayawardena to Steve Wedderburn, no run
Full, defends it well.
Sineth Jayawardena to Steve Wedderburn, no run
Arm ball across the middle stump line on a fuller length, Steve Wedderburn takes the leading edge to the off side.
Sineth Jayawardena to Steve Wedderburn, no run
Way too full and on the stumps, driven to the off side.
Vihas Thewmika to Jordan Johnson, no run
Short and slants across off but outside off, Jordan Johnson punches it to point to end the over. Just one single from it. A good little phase for Sri Lanka Under-19 here.
Vihas Thewmika to Steve Wedderburn, 1 run
Around off and fuller, driven through covers for a single.
Vihas Thewmika to Steve Wedderburn, no run
Outside off, he misses on his drive.
Vihas Thewmika to Steve Wedderburn, no run
Slower through the air and this one keeps straight after pitching fuller and in the stump line, Steve Wedderburn gets ahead to defend but thuds his pads as he plays down the wrong line. An appeal for LBW goes in vain.
Vihas Thewmika to Steve Wedderburn, no run
Arm-ball on the middle and full, Steve Wedderburn defends it to the leg side.
Vihas Thewmika to Steve Wedderburn, no run
Bowls fuller, on off, Steve Wedderburn defends well.
Sineth Jayawardena to Steve Wedderburn, 1 run
On a fuller length on off, Steve Wedderburn drives it along the carpet for a single to deep covers.
Sineth Jayawardena to Steve Wedderburn, no run
Too full and outside off, Steve Wedderburn gets too early on his drive and ends up slicing it just short ahead of the backward point fielder.
Sineth Jayawardena to Jordan Johnson, 1 run
Good turn outside off on a shorter length, Jordan Johnson punches it to deep point for a single.
Sineth Jayawardena to Jordan Johnson, no run
Slow again and identical length to follow, driven straight to the covers again.
Sineth Jayawardena to Jordan Johnson, no run
Slower and on a fuller length around off, Jordan Johnson places it straight to cover.
Sineth Jayawardena to Jordan Johnson, no run
Around the wicket, shorter and on the middle stump line, punched back to mid on off the back foot by Jordan Johnson.
Vihas Thewmika to Steve Wedderburn, no run
Slower, on off, full, Steve Wedderburn defends it watchfully underneath his eyes.
Vihas Thewmika to Steve Wedderburn, no run
Full again and on off, Steve Wedderburn drives it straight to covers.
Vihas Thewmika to Jordan Johnson, 1 run
Fuller and on off, Jordan Johnson drives it to long off for one.
Vihas Thewmika to Jordan Johnson, 2 runs
Full, on off, driven to the long off region for a brace.
Vihas Thewmika to Jordan Johnson, no run
On off and spins sharply, he gets beaten on the sweep shot.
Vihas Thewmika to Jordan Johnson, no run
Absolute BEAUTY! Loops it up and drops it around off which sharply turns away from off after pitching, Jordan Johnson leans forward to defend but the ball beats his outside edge. The keeper flashes off the bails in a jiffy and sharply appeals for stumping. Replays show that the batter's foot is way inside the crease. NOT OUT
Vishwa Lahiru to Steve Wedderburn, no run
Too full and turns it back into the southpaw from off, Steve Wedderburn lunges ahead and defends it nicely underneath the bat. End of a successful over for Sri Lanka Under-19.
Vishwa Lahiru to Jordan Johnson, 1 run
Short and on off, Jordan Johnson rocks back and punches it to deep point for a single and gets off the mark.
Vishwa Lahiru to Joshua Dorne, no run
OUT! TAKEN! Spot-on reflexes in the first slip! Provides the ball considerable amount of air to drift it outside off on a fuller length, Joshua Dorne lunges ahead with a huge stride to defend it but the ball catches the outside edge and carries to the first slip fielder who takes an excellent catch to send Joshua Dorne packing. Two down now West Indies Under-19. Sri Lanka Under-19 just trying to make inroads here.
Vishwa Lahiru to Joshua Dorne, no run
Brings a bit into the batter with the arm, Joshua Dorne defends it solidly reaching to it.
Vishwa Lahiru to Joshua Dorne, no run
Good purchase off the deck around off and spins it outside off, Joshua Dorne misses on his defence.
Vishwa Lahiru to Joshua Dorne, no run
On off and fuller, Joshua Dorne punches it off the back foot to the mid off fielder.
Dinura Kalupahana to Joshua Dorne, 1 run
Slants on the leg stump line from off on a length, Joshua Dorne glances off his hips to mid-wicket for a single to retain the strike.
Dinura Kalupahana to Steve Wedderburn, 1 run
Angles down leg on a fuller length, Steve Wedderburn misses on his flick and the ball thuds his pads before rolling to the leg side. They cross for a leg bye single.
Dinura Kalupahana to Joshua Dorne, 1 run
On a hard length and a bit pace-off on the stump line, Joshua Dorne steers it to the mid-wicket region for a single.
Dinura Kalupahana to Joshua Dorne, 4 runs
FOUR! Punished rightly! Serves on a shorter length on off, Joshua Dorne stands tall on the bounce and pulls it strongly towards deep mid-wicket for a boundary.
Dinura Kalupahana to Joshua Dorne, no run
Nagging length on off, Joshua Dorne punches it off the back foot to covers.
Dinura Kalupahana to Joshua Dorne, no run
Hard length on off, Joshua Dorne defends it off the back foot.
Vihas Thewmika to Steve Wedderburn, 2 runs
Tossed up, full and on off. Steve Wedderburn flicks it behind square on the leg side for two runs.
Vihas Thewmika to Joshua Dorne, 1 run
Dorne finally opens his account. Darts it full, on the pads. Joshua Dorne flicks it through mid-wicket for one.
Vihas Thewmika to Joshua Dorne, no run
Two dots in a row now. 7 in total for Joshua Dorne. He is yet to get off the mark. Fuller, outside off, driven into covers.
Vihas Thewmika to Joshua Dorne, no run
Fuller one, angled away. Dorne defends it with full face.
Vihas Thewmika to Steve Wedderburn, 1 run
Quite full, on off. Steve Wedderburn knocks it down the park for one.
Vihas Thewmika to Steve Wedderburn, 2 runs
Vihas Thewmika serves an arm ball, full and outside off. Steve Wedderburn drives it along the ground past mid off for a brace. This brings up the 50 for West Indies Under-19.
Dinura Kalupahana to Joshua Dorne, no run
Much fuller this time, on off. Joshua Dorne drives this one really well but only to find the fielder at mid off. A wicket-maiden for Dinura Kalupahana here. Sri Lanka Under-19 have their tails up now.
Dinura Kalupahana to Joshua Dorne, no run
Good length, on off. This one flies off the deck. Joshua Dorne leans forward in an attempt to defend it out but it catches the top-half.
Dinura Kalupahana to Joshua Dorne, no run
Three dots in a row now. Conditions for a new batter aren't friendly at all. Back of a length, on top of off. Joshua Dorne defends it, but off the lower half. The ball bounces over the stumps fortunately.
Dinura Kalupahana to Joshua Dorne, no run
Full this time, on the fifth stump line. Dorne hangs his blade away from the body and blocks it.
Dinura Kalupahana to Joshua Dorne, no run
A length ball, around off, nipping away with some extra bounce. Joshua Dorne defends it solidly.
Dinura Kalupahana to Stephan Pascal, no run
OUT! CAUGHT! After two overs of spin, Stephan Pascal thought of showing his intent straightaway against the seamer. It is a length ball, outside off. Stephan Pascal gives it no second thoughts and just slashes it hard. He connects well but hits it straight to Supun Waduge who was stationed at backward point and he makes no mistake. So, against the run of play, Sri Lanka Under-19 have struck here and will be delighted to see the back of Stephan Pascal.
Vihas Thewmika to Steve Wedderburn, no run
Full and on off. Steve Wedderburn pushes forward and defends it wisely.
Vihas Thewmika to Steve Wedderburn, 4 runs
FOUR! EDGY! It is tossed up, around off, turning away a hint. Steve Wedderburn throws the kitchen sink at it. The ball catches the top-edge and flies over the man at first slip for a streaky boundary.
Vihas Thewmika to Steve Wedderburn, no run
Very full, attacking the pads. Steve Wedderburn prods and defends it back to the bowler.
Vihas Thewmika to Stephan Pascal, 1 run
Vihas Thewmika comes 'round the wicket to hunt for the angle. It is full, angling across. Pascal steps down and flicks it through mid-wicket for an easy single.
Vihas Thewmika to Stephan Pascal, no run
Floated and full, on leg. Pascal closes the face and tucks it to square leg.
Vihas Thewmika to Steve Wedderburn, 1 run
An arm ball, on the pads. Steve Wedderburn flicks it behind square on the leg side for one.
Vishen Halambage to Stephan Pascal, 4 runs
FOUR! This is a good-looking shot. Back of a length, outside off. Stephan Pascal uses the depth of his crease this time and crunches this through the gap at covers for another boundary.
Vishen Halambage to Stephan Pascal, no run
On off, floated up. Pascal eases it to long on.
Vishen Halambage to Stephan Pascal, 4 runs
FOUR! Wonderful shot. It is a short ball, on middle and leg. Pascal picks it up nicely and flicks it to perfection through the gap at square leg for four runs. West Indies Under-19 have moved to 38 off which Pascal has scored 28.
Vishen Halambage to Stephan Pascal, no run
Tosses it up, around off. This one skids through. Stephan Pascal goes back and defends it into covers.
Vishen Halambage to Steve Wedderburn, 1 run
Around the hips this time, Steve Wedderburn goes back and flicks it through square leg for a single.
Vishen Halambage to Steve Wedderburn, no run
Quicker and shorter, a googly here on middle. Steve Wedderburn reads it well and looks to send it away over mid-wicket but it catches the inner half and dies in the leg side.
Vihas Thewmika to Stephan Pascal, no run
Flighted and full, on off. Stephan Pascal blocks it out watchfully.
Vihas Thewmika to Steve Wedderburn, 1 run
Fuller one, on off, pushed into covers for one.
Vihas Thewmika to Steve Wedderburn, no run
This is one Vihas Thewmika is looking for. It is tossed up, drifting in, around off and turning away off the deck sharply to beat Steve Wedderburn on the outside edge.
Vihas Thewmika to Steve Wedderburn, no run
Fired into the pads this time. Steve Wedderburn looks to flick it away but misses.
Vihas Thewmika to Steve Wedderburn, 6 runs
SIX! Cracking shot! Finally, Steve Wedderburn joins the party as well. It is tossed up, full and outside off, turning away. Steve Wedderburn eye's lit-up after seeing some width on offer and he manages to flex his muscles and smokes it over the long off fence.
Vihas Thewmika to Steve Wedderburn, no run
Looped it up, on off. Steve Wedderburn blocks it from inside the crease.
Dinura Kalupahana to Stephan Pascal, 6 runs
SIX! Stephan Pascal, you beauty! Dinura Kalupahana errs in his line by going full, on the pads, that too, to Stephan Pascal, who picks it up nicely and sends it sailing over the square leg fence for a biggie.
Dinura Kalupahana to Stephan Pascal, no run
A bit straight this time, on a length, but heading on the pads. Pascal tries to flick it over mid-wicket but fails to do so.
Dinura Kalupahana to Stephan Pascal, no run
Back of a length, on top of off. Stephan Pascal stays back, closes the face and nudges it into mid-wicket.
Dinura Kalupahana to Stephan Pascal, no run
Length and on off, blocked from inside the crease.
Dinura Kalupahana to Stephan Pascal, 4 runs
FOUR! What a shot! Confident-looking for sure. Back of a length, outside off. Stephan Pascal rocks back and punches it beautifully through cover-point for his third boundary.
Dinura Kalupahana to Stephan Pascal, no run
Much fuller, outside off, swinging away. Stephan Pascal shuffles across and pushes it into covers but straight to the fielder.
Vihas Thewmika to Steve Wedderburn, no run
Great turn and spin to end the over. Drifts it in, full and on off. It grips and turns away sharply to flirt with the outside edge of Steve Wedderburn.
Vihas Thewmika to Stephan Pascal, 1 run
A single now as Pascal pushes this full ball into the off side.
Vihas Thewmika to Stephan Pascal, 4 runs
FOUR! Deft touch! This should release some kind of pressure. Stephan Pascal seems to be in good touch here. It is floated and full, outside off. Pascal waits for it and plays it right under his eyes, to get the ball to race away past the slip fielder and down to the deep third fence.
Vihas Thewmika to Stephan Pascal, 2 runs
Quite full, around off, turns in a touch. Pascal flicks it through mid-wicket now for a couple.
Vihas Thewmika to Stephan Pascal, no run
Full and on leg, blocks it into mid-wicket from inside the crease.
Vihas Thewmika to Stephan Pascal, no run
It is a googly this time, ending on the leg stump. Stephan Pascal looks to defend it into the leg side but misses. The ball pops up off the pads, but lands safely.
Dinura Kalupahana to Steve Wedderburn, no run
Nice end to another over. 5 dots in a row once again. Short one, outside off. Steve Wedderburn shoulders his arms at it. Last 13 balls have seen 11 dot deliveries. The squeeze is certainly being applied here.
Dinura Kalupahana to Steve Wedderburn, no run
Fuller one, but wide outside the off stump. Steve Wedderburn leaves it alone once again.
Dinura Kalupahana to Steve Wedderburn, no run
Dinura Kalupahana now forces him to play at it. He goes full and much closer to the off stump this time. Steve Wedderburn pushes forward and defends it into the off side.
Dinura Kalupahana to Steve Wedderburn, no run
Another dot ball. On a good length, angling away from the left-hander, it shapes further away. Steve Wedderburn still hesitant to use his bat.
Dinura Kalupahana to Steve Wedderburn, no run
Short one, slanting across, wide of off. Steve Wedderburn has nothing to do with it.
Dinura Kalupahana to Stephan Pascal, 1 run
Quite full, on the pads. Pascal clips it to square leg and crosses.
Vihas Thewmika to Steve Wedderburn, no run
Flighted, full and outside off. Steve Wedderburn watches it sail past him. 5 dot ball on the trot to end the first over for Vihas Thewmika.
Vihas Thewmika to Steve Wedderburn, no run
Another loud appeal for lbw here, but the umpire still not convinced. An arm ball, on a length, sliding into the batters pads. Steve Wedderburn takes a hit on his pad, but a bit too high as well this time.
Vihas Thewmika to Steve Wedderburn, no run
A huge appeal for LBW but the umpire is unmoved. An arm ball, quicker as well, angled into the pads. Steve Wedderburn fails to deal it from inside the crease. He gets pinged on his pads, but the umpire thinks this might be heading down leg.
Vihas Thewmika to Steve Wedderburn, no run
Floated and full, on off, turning away once again. Steve Wedderburn defends it into the deck.
Vihas Thewmika to Steve Wedderburn, no run
Drifts it in, on off. Steve Wedderburn prods and looks to block it with a straight bat but gets beaten on the outside edge here.
Vihas Thewmika to Steve Wedderburn, 2 runs
Floats it up, outside off, it grips and turns away. Steve Wedderburn looks to defend it out on his front foot but it catches the outside edge and runs down to deep third for a couple.
Dinura Kalupahana to Stephan Pascal, no run
Much better finish to this over by Dinura Kalupahana. On a length, around off, nipping in a touch. Pascal defends it from under his eyes this time. Three dots in a row to end the over. West Indies Under-19 off to a steady start.
Dinura Kalupahana to Stephan Pascal, no run
Good length, on off, this one flies off the deck. Stephan Pascal defends it from inside the crease.
Dinura Kalupahana to Stephan Pascal, no run
Length, and on off, punched into covers.
Dinura Kalupahana to Stephan Pascal, 2 runs
Woah! Incredible stop in the field this time. This is what Sri Lanka Under-19 need, some positivity in the field, to apply the pressure. Saves a certain boundary here. It is pitched up, outside off. Stephan Pascal looks to cream it through covers, and he times his drive to perfection as well. The fielder though dives to his left and makes a sharp half-stop. The batters take two runs.
Dinura Kalupahana to Stephan Pascal, 4 runs
FOUR! WOW! Sensational shot. Poses for the camera as well. It is a fuller one, angled into the pads. Stephan Pascal reads it well and flicks it nonchalantly through mid-wicket for four runs.
Dinura Kalupahana to Stephan Pascal, no run
Dinura Kalupahana starts with a good delivery here. Full, outside off, although this is dipping. Stephan Pascal looks to drive it away but it catches the toe-end of the bat.