Sri Lanka:302 / 8 (50)| Live Cricket Score, Today Match BetweenSri Lanka vs Zimbabwe:- Zee News

We are back for the chase! The players stride out to the middle.Â

...THE RUN CHASE...

Sri Lanka, on the other hand, did leak runs in the beginning, but have done well not to let ZimbabweÂ get away with a bigger total. The spinners have been exceptional, Jeffrey VandersayÂ was the leader of the pack. He managed to grab 3 wickets and all of them came when Sri Lanka needed them the most. AlthoughÂ Maheesh TheekshanaÂ took just one wicket, he did well not to leak a lot of runs and troubled the batters a lot. The pacers were expensive and gave a lot of runs, they were not at their bes

Zimbabwe got off to a flying start, but after losing the openers, the run rate did decrease a tad. Their skipper, Craig ErvineÂ was exceptional in the middle. He was unfortunate to miss out on his 100 by just 9 runs. Craig ErvineÂ along withÂ Sean WilliamsÂ put on a 106-run partnership and put Sri Lanka under pressure in the middle overs. Sikandar RazaÂ played a fine innings of 56 and guided Zimbabwe to a total of 302. They have put up a healthy total on the board and will be hoping the bowlers

Another fine batting performance by Zimbabwe! They would still feel they are still about 15 runs short here. Sri Lanka have done well to restrict Zimbabwe at the death. This is exactly what happened in the first match as well. But this time Zimbabwe have done well to get over the 300-run mark.

Nuwan Pradeep to Sikandar Raza, ! TAKEN! Nuwan PradeepÂ takes the wicket of Raza on the last ball of the innings but he has played a brilliant knock for his side here. This was a slower ball, into the wicket, outside off. Raza looks to go over mid off but he fails to get the elevation and hits it straight towards Chamika KarunaratneÂ at mid off who hops and takes a good catch. ZimbabweÂ finish with 302/8.

Nuwan Pradeep to Sikandar Raza, A slower ball, into the wicket, outside off. Sikandar RazaÂ cuts it over the point fielder and collects a couple of runs.

Nuwan Pradeep to Blessing Muzarabani, Bye! WOW! A top yorker, around leg. Blessing MuzarabaniÂ fails to dig it out and Kusal MendisÂ behind the sticks does well to stop it by diving to his left. The batters steal a bye. 300 up for Zimbabwe!

Nuwan Pradeep to Sikandar Raza, A short ball, around leg. Sikandar RazaÂ pulls it towards deep square leg for a run.

Blessing MuzarabaniÂ comes to the crease now.Â

Nuwan Pradeep to Wellington Masakadza, ! TAKEN! Fuller in length, around middle. Wellington MasakadzaÂ looks to scoop it over the short fine leg fielder but he mistimes it and hits it straight to Dushmantha ChameeraÂ at short fine leg who takes an easy catch.

Nuwan Pradeep to Sikandar Raza, A slower ball, shorter in length, around leg. Sikandar RazaÂ pulls it towards deep square leg for a run.

Is that a run-out? A direct hit at the keeper's end from the bowler. The replay rolls in and confirmsÂ the batsman was short of his ground. The third umpire confirms that was out. Ryan BurlÂ has to walk back.Â

Dushmantha Chameera to Sikandar Raza, ! RUN OUT! Top effort from Dushmantha Chameera to get rid of Ryan Burl. A yorker, around middle. Sikandar RazaÂ digs it out and looks to steal a run. The ball bounces off the deck and Chameera is quick enough to get towards the ball. He picks it up and scores a direct hit at the striker's end. Burl is short of his crease and he walks back to the hut now.

Dushmantha Chameera to Ryan Burl, A slower ball, into the pitch, around off. Ryan BurlÂ tonks it towards deep mid-wicket and takes a run.

Dushmantha Chameera to Ryan Burl, On a length, around off. Ryan BurlÂ heaves it towards the deep mid-wicket region for a couple of runs.

Dushmantha Chameera to Ryan Burl, ! EDGY! Banged into the deck, outside off. Ryan BurlÂ pulls but it goes off the top edge and flies over the keeper for a boundary.

Dushmantha Chameera to Sikandar Raza, Full ball, around off. Sikandar RazaÂ drills it back past the bowler and takes a run.

Dushmantha Chameera to Sikandar Raza, ! Lovely shot! What a way bring up your fifty! A slower ball, into the wicket, outside off. Sikandar RazaÂ hangs back and chips it over the mid off fielder to fetch himself a boundary.

Dushmantha ChameeraÂ will continue, he is in his 9th over.Â

Dushmantha Chameera to Sikandar Raza, Wide! A slower ball, well outside off. Sikandar RazaÂ lets it be and the umpire calls it as a wide.

Nuwan Pradeep to Sikandar Raza, A slower ball, on a length, around middle. Sikandar RazaÂ hoicks it to the deep mid-wicket region for a single.

Nuwan Pradeep to Ryan Burl, On a length, around middle. Ryan BurlÂ heaves it towards deep mid-wicket and manages only a run.

Nuwan Pradeep to Sikandar Raza, Back of a length, outside off. Sikandar RazaÂ pushes it towards the cover fielder and collects a run.

Nuwan Pradeep to Ryan Burl, Banged into the deck, around off. Burl stays back and pulls it along the ground towards deep mid-wicket for a run.

Nuwan Pradeep to Sikandar Raza, Fuller in length, around middle. Sikandar RazaÂ drags it towards long on for a single.

Nuwan Pradeep to Sikandar Raza, ! Nicely done! A slower ball, into the wicket, outside off. Sikandar RazaÂ moves across in his crease and scoops it over the short fine leg fielder for a boundary.

Dushmantha Chameera to Sikandar Raza, A slower ball, on a length, around off. Sikandar RazaÂ drags it towards long on and settles for a single.

Dushmantha Chameera to Sikandar Raza, A yorker, around middle. Sikandar RazaÂ digs it out watchfully.

Dushmantha Chameera to Ryan Burl, Banged into the deck, outside off. Burl miscues his pull in the air towards the mid-wicket region. It falls well short of the deep fielder and the batters take a run.

Dushmantha Chameera to Sikandar Raza, Full ball, outside off. Sikandar RazaÂ looks to slog but it goes off the outer half of the blade towards the third man region for a run.

Dushmantha Chameera to Ryan Burl, A low full toss, around middle. Ryan BurlÂ tucks it towards deep mid-wicket for a single.

Dushmantha Chameera to Ryan Burl, A short ball, around middle. Ryan BurlÂ looks to pull but does not get any bat on it.

Nuwan Pradeep to Ryan Burl, Full and wide, outside off. Ryan BurlÂ squeezes it out to the off side and takes a single.

Nuwan Pradeep to Ryan Burl, ! Easy pickings! A low full toss, outside off. Ryan BurlÂ reaches out, frees his arms and carves it through the cover region for a boundary.

Nuwan Pradeep to Sikandar Raza, Short of a length, outside off. Sikandar RazaÂ cuts it wide of the third man fielder for a single.

Nuwan Pradeep to Sikandar Raza, A slower ball, on a length, outside off. Sikandar RazaÂ looks to cut but the ball sneaks through his bat.

Nuwan Pradeep to Sikandar Raza, Back of a length, outside off. Sikandar RazaÂ stays back and cuts it past the point fielder to collect a coupleÂ of runs.

Nuwan Pradeep to Ryan Burl, Fuller in length, outside off. Ryan BurlÂ digs it out to the off side for a run.

Dushmantha Chameera to Ryan Burl,Â Shorter ball, outside off. Ryan BurlÂ hops and taps it towards third man scampers through to the other end. He retains the strike.

Dushmantha Chameera to Sikandar Raza, Back of a length, outside off. Raza pushes it towards cover and takes a single.Â

Dushmantha Chameera to Sikandar Raza, Touch fuller, outside off. Sikandar RazaÂ drives it past the diving fielder at cover for a brace.Â

Dushmantha Chameera to Ryan Burl, Shorter ball, outside off. Ryan BurlÂ taps it towards cover and scampers through to the other end.Â

Dushmantha Chameera to Ryan Burl, Beaten! A length ball, outside off. Ryan BurlÂ looks to drive this but gets beaten.Â

Dushmantha Chameera to Sikandar Raza, Back of a length, outside off. Sikandar RazaÂ dabs it to third man. A single taken.Â

Maheesh Theekshana to Ryan Burl, Loopy ball, down the leg side. Ryan BurlÂ clips it to the fielder at short fine leg. Maheesh TheekshanaÂ ends his spell with 1 for 49Â runs.Â

Maheesh Theekshana to Craig Ervine, ! TIMBER! Craig ErvineÂ is dismissed for 91! He will miss out on his 100. A flatter ball, on the off pole, full in length. Craig ErvineÂ prods to drive this but misses. The ball beats the outside edge and knocks the off pole. Maheesh TheekshanaÂ strikes in his last over. Much needed wicket here for the hosts.

Ryan BurlÂ is the new man in.

Maheesh Theekshana to Sikandar Raza, Full and on middle. Sikandar RazaÂ whips it towards deep mid-wicket for a single.Â

Maheesh Theekshana to Craig Ervine, Loopy ball, around middle. Craig ErvineÂ drags it towards long on for a single.Â

Maheesh Theekshana to Craig Ervine, Fuller this time, around the leg. Craig ErvineÂ works it away with soft hands towards deep square leg for a brace. Craig ErvineÂ is into the 90s!

Maheesh Theekshana to Sikandar Raza,Â Flatter and quicker, around middle. Raza stays back and pushes it towards deep cover for a single.Â

Jeffrey Vandersay to Sikandar Raza, Fuller in length, around middle. Sikandar RazaÂ clips it to deep mid-wicket and collects a single.

Jeffrey Vandersay to Sikandar Raza, Tossed up, on a length, outside off and spinning away late. Sikandar Raza looks to block but the ball spins past his blade.

Jeffrey Vandersay to Sikandar Raza, ! CRUNCHED! Tossed up, outside off. Sikandar RazaÂ prods and caresses it through the cover region for a boundary.

Jeffrey Vandersay to Craig Ervine, Leg bye! Flatter ball, around middle. Craig ErvineÂ misses his nudge on the leg side and gets hit on the pads. The ball rolls to the leg side for a leg bye.

Jeffrey Vandersay to Craig Ervine, ! Nicely done! Tossed up, around leg. Craig ErvineÂ gets down on his knee and sweeps it behind square on the leg side for a boundary.

Jeffrey Vandersay to Craig Ervine, Tossed up, around middle. Craig ErvineÂ defends it out.

Maheesh Theekshana to Craig Ervine, Back of a length, around off. Craig ErvineÂ pushes it towards long off. A single taken.Â

Maheesh Theekshana to Craig Ervine, Touch shorter, outside off. Craig ErvineÂ drives it to the fielder at extra cover.Â

Maheesh Theekshana to Sikandar Raza, Tossing it up, outside off. Sikandar RazaÂ drives it towards long off for a single.Â

Maheesh Theekshana to Craig Ervine, Full in length, around leg. Craig ErvineÂ works it away towards mid-wicket for a single.Â

Maheesh Theekshana to Craig Ervine, Another full ball, on middle. Craig ErvineÂ pushes itÂ back to the bowler.Â

Maheesh Theekshana to Craig Ervine, Full in length, on middle. Craig ErvineÂ gets a leading edge towards cover. No run there.Â

Jeffrey Vandersay to Craig Ervine, Loopy ball, full. Craig ErvineÂ lofts it towards long on for a single. He retains the strike.Â

Jeffrey Vandersay to Sikandar Raza, Full again, outside off. Sikandar RazaÂ pushes it towards extra cover for another single.Â

Jeffrey Vandersay to Craig Ervine, Full, atÂ the leg stump. Worked away towards long on. A single taken.Â

Jeffrey Vandersay to Sikandar Raza, Jeffrey VandersayÂ serves a loopy ball, outside off. Sikandar RazaÂ guides to third man for a single.Â

Jeffrey VandersayÂ (7-0-36-3) is back on.

Jeffrey Vandersay to Craig Ervine, Outside off, another fuller ball. Craig ErvineÂ dabs it towards third man for single.Â

Jeffrey Vandersay to Sikandar Raza, A leg break, outside off, on a full length. Sikandar RazaÂ pushes it towards extra cover for a single.

Nuwan Pradeep to Sikandar Raza, This is a bit fuller in length, around middle. Sikandar RazaÂ drills it down the ground and collects a single.

Nuwan Pradeep to Craig Ervine, On a length, outside off. Craig ErvineÂ drives it to sweeper cover for a single.

Nuwan Pradeep to Craig Ervine, Back of a length, around off. Craig ErvineÂ blocks it out.

Nuwan Pradeep to Craig Ervine, BEATEN! Good-length ball, just outside off and shaping away a bit. Craig ErvineÂ looks to drive on the up but he fails to get any bat on it as the ball zips past his outside edge.

Nuwan Pradeep to Craig Ervine, Short of a length, around middle. Craig ErvineÂ pulls it along the ground towards deep square leg for a couple of runs.

Nuwan Pradeep to Sikandar Raza, Good-length ball, around off. Sikandar RazaÂ taps it towards backward point for a single.

Maheesh Theekshana to Craig Ervine, Nicely tossed up, around middle. Craig ErvineÂ keeps it out. Just 3 runs off the over!

Maheesh Theekshana to Craig Ervine, Flatter and quicker, around off. Craig ErvineÂ blocks it out.

Maheesh Theekshana to Sikandar Raza, Floated, on a length, around middle. Sikandar RazaÂ eases it to long on for a single.

Maheesh Theekshana to Sikandar Raza, Tossed up, on a length, outside off. Sikandar RazaÂ pushes it to cover.

Maheesh Theekshana to Craig Ervine, Flatter ball, drifting onto the pads. Craig ErvineÂ tucks it towards square leg and collects a run.

Maheesh Theekshana (7-038-0)Â is back on!

Maheesh Theekshana to Sikandar Raza, Flatter ball, around middle. Sikandar RazaÂ nudges it to the leg side for a single.

Chamika Karunaratne to Craig Ervine, Short of a length, around leg. Craig ErvineÂ misses his heave on the leg side and the ball brushes his pad before going to the keeper.

Chamika Karunaratne to Craig Ervine, Back of a length, around off. Craig ErvineÂ punches it to the cover fielder.

Chamika Karunaratne to Sikandar Raza, Full ball, outside off. Sikandar RazaÂ drives it towards deep cover for a run.

Chamika Karunaratne to Sikandar Raza, On a length, outside off. Sikandar RazaÂ pushes it towards the cover fielder.

Chamika Karunaratne to Sikandar Raza, A short ball, outside off. Sikandar RazaÂ looks to ramp it over the keeper but he fails to get any bat on it.

Chamika Karunaratne to Sikandar Raza, ! Top shot! Length ball, around off. Sikandar RazaÂ drills it back past the bowler and bags a boundary.

Jeffrey Vandersay to Sikandar Raza, Jeffrey VandersayÂ drops it short this time. Sikandar RazaÂ pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single. HeÂ retains the strike.

Jeffrey Vandersay to Sikandar Raza, Full and outside off. Sikandar RazaÂ prods and drives it towards deep cover for a brace.

Jeffrey Vandersay to Sikandar Raza, ! BOOM! Jeffrey VandersayÂ misses his length and servesÂ a low full toss ball. Sikandar RazaÂ tonks this over long on for a biggie.Â

Jeffrey Vandersay to Sikandar Raza, This one stayed low! A googly, around middle. Sikandar RazaÂ does well to blockÂ it out.Â Â

Jeffrey Vandersay to Sikandar Raza, TWO BYES! Sharp turn! Tosses this one up wide of off. Sikandar RazaÂ misses his drive and the ball deflects off the keeper's gloves goes past the first slip fielder towards the fine leg fence. Two byes taken.Â

Jeffrey Vandersay to Sikandar Raza, Loopy ball, a googly. Sikandar RazaÂ stays in his crease and blocks it out.Â

Chamika Karunaratne to Sikandar Raza, Back of a length, outside off. Sikandar RazaÂ cuts it towards cover and takes a single.

Chamika Karunaratne to Craig Ervine, Full ball, around leg. Craig ErvineÂ flicks it to deep square leg for a single.

Chamika Karunaratne to Sikandar Raza, Short of a length, around leg. Sikandar RazaÂ glances it towards fine leg for a run.

Sikandar RazaÂ comes to the crease now.Â

Chamika Karunaratne to Wesley Madhevere, ! BOWLED! You miss, I hit, says Chamika Karunaratne. This was a length ball, around off. Wesley MadhevereÂ looks for a heave on the leg side but he misses and the ball crashes onto his off pole. This was a nothing shot from Wesley MadhevereÂ and he would be very gutted with himself.

Chamika Karunaratne to Wesley Madhevere, Back of a length, outside off. Wesley MadhevereÂ punches it to extra cover.

Stumping-check! Sri LankaÂ appeal for a stumping and the umpire decides to send it upstairs. Wesley MadhevereÂ had his foot outside the crease but he has has dragged it back just in time as indicated by the replays.

Chamika Karunaratne to Wesley Madhevere, Full ball, outside off. Wesley MadhevereÂ drives it to the cover fielder.

Jeffrey Vandersay to Wesley Madhevere, Short and on middle. Wesley MadhevereÂ pulls it towards deep mid-wicket for a single.Â

Jeffrey Vandersay to Wesley Madhevere, NOT ! Another peach of a deliveryÂ by Jeffrey Vandersay. A loopy ball, and a leg break this time. Wesley MadhevereÂ leans and looks to drive this but gets beaten as the ball turns away from him. Kusal MendisÂ grabs the ball and whips the bails off. The umpire sends it upstairs and the replay shows Wesley MadhevereÂ was well in.Â

Jeffrey Vandersay to Wesley Madhevere, Outside off, a loopy delivery. Wesley MadhevereÂ prods and defends it out.Â

Jeffrey Vandersay to Craig Ervine, Firing it on the leg stump, on a length. Craig ErvineÂ flicks it towards deep mid-wicket for a single.Â

Jeffrey Vandersay to Craig Ervine, Fuller ball, outside off. Craig ErvineÂ blocks it out watchfully.Â

Jeffrey Vandersay to Craig Ervine, ! Poor delivery from Jeffrey VandersayÂ and Craig ErvineÂ is not going to miss out on these! Shorter ball, wide of off. Craig Ervine, on the back foot, punches it to deep cover for a boundary.Â

Chamika Karunaratne to Wesley Madhevere, Fuller, outside off. Wesley MadhevereÂ drives it to the man at mid off.Â

Chamika Karunaratne to Craig Ervine, Back of a length, outside off. Craig ErvineÂ stands tall and taps it towards mid off for a single.Â Â

Chamika Karunaratne to Craig Ervine, Back of a length, down the leg side. Craig ErvineÂ misses his pull and gets beaten.Â

Chamika Karunaratne to Craig Ervine, Swing and a miss! On a length, wide of off. Craig ErvineÂ swings hard at it but fails to get any bat on it.Â

Chamika Karunaratne to Craig Ervine, A length ball, darting it on the pads, at 132 clicks. Craig ErvineÂ tucks it towards deep mid-wicket for a brace.Â

DRINKS! Well, one would wonder why Jeffrey VandersayÂ was brought back into the attack so late after his impressive first spell. However, the Sri Lankans have now got the much-needed breakthrough and they will be eager to chip in with few more wickets and put the brakes on the scoring. ZimbabweÂ were going along really nicely until the wicket of Sean WilliamsÂ and it is now upto their skipper, Craig ErvineÂ to take his team to a big total. Wesley MadhevereÂ walks out to bat now. Also, Chamika Ka

Chamika Karunaratne to Craig Ervine, A full ball, around middle. Craig ErvineÂ pushes it back to the bowler.Â

Nuwan Pradeep to Craig Ervine, Short ball, down the leg side. Craig ErvineÂ misses his pull shot.Â

Nuwan Pradeep to Sean Williams, On a length, around leg. Sean WilliamsÂ works it away towards mid-wicket for a single.Â

Nuwan Pradeep to Craig Ervine, Top effort! A short ball, down the leg side. Craig ErvineÂ pulls it, at Dinesh ChandimalÂ at short fine leg dives to his left and makes an unbelievableÂ stop.Â

Nuwan Pradeep to Sean Williams, NO BALL! A length ball, outside off. Sean WilliamsÂ taps it to third man for a single. No ball called for overstepping. Free hit to follow.Â

Nuwan Pradeep to Craig Ervine, Back of a length, outside off. Craig ErvineÂ pushes it to deep cover. A single taken.Â

Jeffrey Vandersay to Sean Williams, ! STUMPED! Jeffrey VandersayÂ comes back and strikes once again! He should have probably come on earlier! A loopy ball, spinning away from outside off. Sean WilliamsÂ leans and looks to flick but misses as the ball turns away from him. Kusal MendisÂ grabs the ball and whips the bails off quickly. The umpire sends it upstairs but Sean WilliamsÂ is walking back as he knows he is well out of his crease. Huge blow this for the tourists!

Jeffrey Vandersay to Craig Ervine, Outside off, touch shorter. Craig ErvineÂ pushes it towards long on for a single.Â

Jeffrey Vandersay to Craig Ervine, ! Top shot! Short and wide of off. Craig Ervine, on back foot, chops that away towards deep cover for boundary.Â

Jeffrey Vandersay to Sean Williams, Flatter and quicker. Sean WilliamsÂ works it towards mid-wicket for another single.Â

Jeffrey Vandersay to Craig Ervine, Another short ball, around the pads. Craig ErvineÂ flicks it towards deep mid-wicket for a single. That brings up the 100-run stand between these two.Â

Jeffrey Vandersay to Craig Ervine, Shorter ball, around middle. Craig ErvineÂ taps it towards deep mid-wicket for a brace.

Nuwan Pradeep to Sean Williams, Leg bye! On a length, on the pads. Sean WilliamsÂ misses his flick and gets hit on his pad. The ball rolls to the leg side for a leg bye.

Nuwan Pradeep to Regis Chakabva, ! Back-to-back boundaries! Overpitched delivery, darting it on middle. Regis ChakabvaÂ clears his front foot and whips it towards deep mid-wicket for another boundary.Â Â

Nuwan Pradeep to Craig Ervine, 1 run.

Another run out chance! There is a direct hit at the striker's end. But Sean WilliamsÂ once again has made his ground well. Not out says the third umpire.Â

Charith Asalanka to Sean Williams, Another flatter ball, short as well. Sean WilliamsÂ works it away towards long on for a single.Â

Charith Asalanka to Craig Ervine, Flatter ball, around middle. Craig ErvineÂ pushes it to long off for a single.Â

Charith Asalanka to Craig Ervine, ! UpÂ andÂ over! A full ball, outside off. Craig ErvineÂ drives it over cover for a boundary. Top shot!

Charith Asalanka to Sean Williams, Fuller, around off. Sean WilliamsÂ pushes it to long off for a single.Â

Charith Asalanka to Sean Williams, Outside off, touch shorter. Sean WilliamsÂ slashes it towards deep cover for a brace.

Charith Asalanka to Craig Ervine, Shorter ball, around the pads. Craig ErvineÂ clips it towards fine leg for a single. FIFTY for Craig Ervine! That's been a fine innings.Â

Nuwan Pradeep to Craig Ervine, NOT ! Sean WilliamsÂ is well home!

Is that a run-out? A throw at the keeper's end. The keeper has whipped the bails off and Williams could be in trouble. The replay rolls in and confirms that Sean WilliamsÂ is insideÂ his crease. Not out displayed on the big screen.Â

Nuwan Pradeep to Craig Ervine, Back of a length, around off. Craig ErvineÂ keeps it out.

Nuwan Pradeep to Craig Ervine, BEATEN! Good-length ball, just outside off and angling across the batter. Craig ErvineÂ looks for a booming drive but the ball goes past his blade.

Nuwan Pradeep to Craig Ervine, ! Lovely timing from Ervine! Short of a length, angling in from middle. Craig ErvineÂ hangs back and whips it in front of square and collects a boundary.

Nuwan Pradeep to Sean Williams, Good-length ball, around off. Sean WilliamsÂ stays back, works it towards mid on and scampers through to the other end.

Nuwan Pradeep to Sean Williams, Back of a length, outside off. Sean WilliamsÂ looks to cut but it goes off the inner half of the blade towards backward point.

Charith Asalanka to Craig Ervine, Flatter and quicker, on a length, outside off. Craig ErvineÂ cuts but finds the extra cover fielder.

Charith Asalanka to Craig Ervine, Nicely tossed up, around off. Craig ErvineÂ defends it off the front foot.

Charith Asalanka to Sean Williams, Flatter ball, around off. Sean WilliamsÂ taps it towards point and takes off for a quick single.

Charith Asalanka to Sean Williams, Good running! Looped up, on a length, around middle. Sean WilliamsÂ clips it to mid-wicket and comes back for the second run. The fielder in the deep throws it to the keeper who whips the bails off but Williams had made it to the crease.

Charith Asalanka to Craig Ervine, Flatter ball, going on with the angle from middle. Craig ErvineÂ keeps it out.

Charith Asalanka to Sean Williams, Tossed up, outside off. Sean WilliamsÂ looks to push it through the off side but it goes off the inside half of the blade towards mid-wicket for a run.

Charith AsalankaÂ comes into the attack.Â

Nuwan Pradeep to Craig Ervine, Good-length delivery, around off. Craig ErvineÂ taps it towards backward point.

Nuwan Pradeep to Sean Williams, Slightly shorter in length, outside off. Sean WilliamsÂ opens the face of his bat and steers it to third man. A single taken!

Nuwan Pradeep to Craig Ervine, On a length, outside off. Craig ErvineÂ guides it towards third man for a run.

Nuwan Pradeep to Craig Ervine, ! EDGY! Good-length ball, around off and angling across the batter. Craig ErvineÂ looks to punch it through the cover region but he gets a thick outside edge which flies to the left of the keeper and into the fence.

Nuwan Pradeep to Sean Williams, Back of a length, around middle. Sean WilliamsÂ just tucks it towards deep mid-wicket. Williams wanted the second run but it sent back by his skipper.

Nuwan Pradeep (3-0-27-0)Â is brought back into the attack.Â

Nuwan Pradeep to Craig Ervine, On a length, jagging back in from middle. Craig ErvineÂ flicks it behind square on the leg side and takes a single.

Review! Sri Lanka have reviewed an LBW decision against Craig Ervine. The replay rolls in. UltraEdge confirms that there is a flat line as the ball passesÂ through the bat. Ball Tracker shows that the ball would have clipped the leg stump, but it isÂ umpire's call on wickets.Â The on-field decision stays. Craig ErvineÂ survives.

Maheesh Theekshana to Craig Ervine, On a length, around middle. Craig ErvineÂ eases it to long on for a run.

Maheesh Theekshana to Sean Williams, Tossed up, outside off. Sean WilliamsÂ prods and pushes it through the cover region for a single.

Maheesh Theekshana to Sean Williams, Flatter ball, coming in with the angle from middle. Sean WilliamsÂ misses his flick and gets hit on his pad.

Maheesh Theekshana to Craig Ervine, Flatter ball, fuller in length, down leg. Craig ErvineÂ glances it behind square on the leg side for one.

Maheesh Theekshana to Craig Ervine, NOT ! Craig ErvineÂ SURVIVES! Theekshana tosses it up, around middle and spinning in late. Craig ErvineÂ prods and looks to reverse sweep but he misses and gets hit on his pad. Sri LankaÂ appeal but the umpire says no. Dasun ShanakaÂ opts for a review. Nothing on the UltraEdge. The Ball Tracker suggests that the ball would have just clipped the leg stump and it is umpire's call on wickets.

Maheesh Theekshana to Craig Ervine, Flatter ball, around off. Craig ErvineÂ blocks it off the front foot.

Dushmantha Chameera to Craig Ervine, Slightly shorter in length, outside off. Craig ErvineÂ stands tall and drives it on the up towards deep cover for a run.

Dushmantha Chameera to Sean Williams, A bit fuller this time, outside off. Sean WilliamsÂ pushes it wide of the mid off fielder and takes a single.

Dushmantha Chameera to Sean Williams, Length ball, well outside off. Sean WilliamsÂ presses forward, frees his arms and caresses it through the cover region. Pathum NissankaÂ does well in the deep to keep it to just two.

Dushmantha Chameera to Sean Williams, On a length, angling in from off. Sean WilliamsÂ blocks it as he gets cramped for room.

Dushmantha Chameera to Craig Ervine, Back of a length, outside off. Craig ErvineÂ hangs back to cut but it goes off the thick outside edge towards third man for a single.

Dushmantha Chameera to Craig Ervine, Good-length ball, around off. Craig ErvineÂ presses forward and drives it on the up towards the cover fielder.

Maheesh Theekshana to Sean Williams, Flatter and quicker, on the pads. Sean WilliamsÂ flicks it towards deep square leg for a brace.Â

Maheesh Theekshana to Sean Williams, ! Glorious! A very flighted delivery, in the slot. Sean WilliamsÂ waits for it and drives it beautifully through cover for a boundary.Â

Maheesh Theekshana to Sean Williams, Swing and a miss! A fuller ball, outside off. Sean WilliamsÂ hangs back and looks to cut it away but misses.Â

Maheesh Theekshana to Sean Williams, Fuller ball, firing it on the stumps. Sean WilliamsÂ blocks it with a straight bat.Â Â

Maheesh Theekshana to Sean Williams, Flat again, angling it in on the stumps. Sean Williams, on back foot, blocks it on the off side.Â

Maheesh TheekshanaÂ (5-0-28-0) comes back to bowl.

Maheesh Theekshana to Craig Ervine, Flatter ball, around off. Craig ErvineÂ taps it to cover and takes a single.Â

Dushmantha Chameera to Sean Williams, Great stop! A length ball, outside off. Sean WilliamsÂ taps it towards point. Kamindu Mendis there, runs and dives to his right and stops the ball. Saved two runs there.Â

Dushmantha Chameera to Sean Williams, BEATEN! A length ball, outside off. Sean WilliamsÂ looks to have a poke at it but gets beaten on the outside edge.Â

Dushmantha Chameera to Craig Ervine, Quick single! A shorter ball, outside off. Craig ErvineÂ hops and blocks it out onto the deck. The ball bounces over the stumps and the batters steal a quick single.Â

Dushmantha Chameera to Craig Ervine, Touch fuller, outside off, at 143.5 clicks. Craig ErvineÂ leans and pushes it towards point. He wants a single, but he is sent back by his partner. No run there.Â

Dushmantha Chameera to Sean Williams, Another length ball, around the pads this time. Sean WilliamsÂ clips it towards mid-wicket and takes a quick single.

Dushmantha ChameeraÂ (4-0-17-0) is back on.

Dushmantha Chameera to Sean Williams, Good-length ball, around middle. Sean WilliamsÂ shows the full face of his bat and blocks it out.Â

Kamindu Mendis to Sean Williams, Kamindu MendisÂ serves a short ball, around middle. Sean WilliamsÂ flicks it towards mid-wicket off the back foot. A single to end the over. Good over for Zimbabwe!

Kamindu Mendis to Craig Ervine, Short again, outside off. Craig ErvineÂ pushes it to long off for a single.Â

Kamindu Mendis to Craig Ervine, ! Poor delivery and punished again! Another shorter ball, down the leg side. Craig ErvineÂ hangs back, swivels, and pulls it towards fine leg for a boundary.Â

Kamindu Mendis to Sean Williams, Fuller and loopy ball, outside off. Sean WilliamsÂ taps it towards cover for a quick single.

Kamindu Mendis to Sean Williams, Tossing it up, around middle. Sean WilliamsÂ prods and blocks it out solidly.Â

Kamindu Mendis to Sean Williams, ! CRUNCHED! A shorter ball, wide of off. Sean WilliamsÂ hangs back and drills that past mid on for a boundary.Â

Chamika Karunaratne to Sean Williams, Quick single! A full ball, outside off. Sean WilliamsÂ pushes it towards mid off and scampers through to the other end. 2 runs off that over.Â

Chamika Karunaratne to Sean Williams, Good-length delivery, outside off. Sean WilliamsÂ opens the face of his bat and pushes it towards point.Â

Chamika Karunaratne to Sean Williams,Â BEATEN! Much better from Chamika Karunaratne! A length ball, shaping it away from outside off. Sean WilliamsÂ looks to have a poke at it but gets beaten on the outside edge.Â

Chamika Karunaratne to Sean Williams, Full again, outside off. Sean WilliamsÂ drives it to the man at mid off.Â

Jeffrey Vandersay to Takudzwanashe Kaitano, A googly, around middle. Takudzwanashe KaitanoÂ pulls it towards square leg.

Jeffrey Vandersay to Takudzwanashe Kaitano, A half-tracker, around middle. Takudzwanashe KaitanoÂ rocks back and pulls hard but finds the fielder at square leg.

Jeffrey Vandersay to Regis Chakabva, Flatter ball, on off. Regis ChakabvaÂ blocks it.

Chamika Karunaratne to Craig Ervine, Good-length delivery, on the pads. Craig ErvineÂ tucks it towards square leg. A single taken.Â

Chamika Karunaratne to Craig Ervine, Full ball, outsdie off. Craig ErvineÂ pushes it towards the fielder at extra cover.Â

Kamindu Mendis to Craig Ervine, Another fuller ball, around off. Craig ErvineÂ taps it to point for a quick single.Â

Kamindu Mendis to Craig Ervine, Loopy ball, fuller, around off. Craig ErvineÂ leans and blocks it out towards point.Â

Kamindu Mendis to Sean Williams, Much flatter and quicker. Sean WilliamsÂ tucks it past mid on for a single.Â

Kamindu Mendis to Sean Williams, ! Perfect execution! A tossed up delivery, around middle. Sean WilliamsÂ gets low and reverse-sweeps this towards deep point for a boundary.Â

Kamindu MendisÂ comes into the attack.

Kamindu Mendis to Sean Williams, Loopy ball, around middle. Sean WilliamsÂ tucks it towards mid-wicket. No run there.Â

Kamindu Mendis to Sean Williams, Kamindu MendisÂ starts with a flat ball, around off. Sean WilliamsÂ cuts that towards deep cover for a brace.Â

Chamika Karunaratne to Sean Williams, Banged into the deck, around middle. Sean WilliamsÂ stays back and pulls it towards deep square leg for a run.

Chamika Karunaratne to Craig Ervine, Length ball, outside off. Craig ErvineÂ drives hard but the fielder at mid off dives and keeps it to just one.

Chamika Karunaratne to Sean Williams, Good-length ball, around middle. Sean WilliamsÂ prods and nudges it through the mid-wicket region for a single.

Chamika Karunaratne to Craig Ervine, On a length, outside off. Craig ErvineÂ turns it to the off side and collects an easy single.

Chamika Karunaratne to Craig Ervine, ! Excellent timing and placement! Back of a length, around leg. Craig ErvineÂ hangs back and pulls it behind square on the leg side for a boundary.

Chamika Karunaratne to Sean Williams, Good running! Length ball, around off. Sean WilliamsÂ taps it towards point and scampers through to the other end.

Maheesh Theekshana to Craig Ervine, Slower through the air and around middle. Craig ErvineÂ keeps it out watchfully.

Maheesh Theekshana to Sean Williams, Looped up, around middle and spinning in late. Sean WilliamsÂ looks to defend but it goes off the inner half of the blade towards square leg for a run.

Maheesh Theekshana to Craig Ervine, On a length, outside off. Craig ErvineÂ eases it towards long off for one.

Maheesh Theekshana to Sean Williams, Nicely tossed up, outside off. Sean WilliamsÂ prods and pushes it through the cover region for a single.

Maheesh Theekshana to Craig Ervine, Flatter ball, darted on the pads. Craig ErvineÂ nudges it to the leg side and gives the strike back to Sean Williams.

Maheesh Theekshana to Craig Ervine, Tossed up, around middle. Craig ErvineÂ defends it out.

Chamika Karunaratne to Craig Ervine, Good-length ball, just outside off. Craig ErvineÂ prods and pushes it towards mid off for a run. 100 comes up for Zimbabwe!

Chamika Karunaratne to Sean Williams, Back of a length, outside off. Sean WilliamsÂ hangs back and guides it wide of the third man fielder for a single.

Chamika Karunaratne to Sean Williams, Good-length ball, around off. Sean WilliamsÂ taps it towards the backward point fielder.

Chamika Karunaratne to Sean Williams, Back of a length, on off. Sean WilliamsÂ is cramped for room and he keeps it out.

Chamika Karunaratne to Sean Williams, A bit fuller this time, around middle. Sean WilliamsÂ flicks it towards mid-wicket.

Chamika Karunaratne to Sean Williams, On a length, around off. Sean WilliamsÂ defends it off the front foot.

Chamika KarunaratneÂ will roll his arm over now.Â

Maheesh Theekshana to Sean Williams, On a length, outside off. Sean WilliamsÂ eases it towards long off and keeps the strike for the next over.

Maheesh Theekshana to Sean Williams, Flatter and quicker, around off. Sean WilliamsÂ blocks it out.

Maheesh Theekshana to Craig Ervine, Tossed up, outside off. Craig ErvineÂ presses forward and works it towards long off for a run.

Maheesh Theekshana to Craig Ervine, BEATEN! Fuller in length, outside off and turning away late. Craig ErvineÂ looks to defend but the ball spins past his outside edge.

Maheesh Theekshana to Sean Williams, Flatter ball, on a length, outside off. Sean WilliamsÂ stays back and cuts it to sweeper cover for one.

Maheesh Theekshana to Sean Williams, Flatter ball, outside off. Sean WilliamsÂ defends it out.

Jeffrey Vandersay to Craig Ervine, ! Top shot! Loopy ball, on a length, outside off. Craig ErvineÂ lunges forward and carves it past the mid off fielder to bag a boundary.

Jeffrey Vandersay to Sean Williams, Tossed up, outside off. Sean WilliamsÂ prods and pushes it through the cover region for a single to get off the mark.

DRINKS! A solid start from ZimbabweÂ once again. But, Sri LankaÂ have done well to pick up two wickets. Jeffrey VandersayÂ has been exceptional, he has sent back the ZimbabweÂ openers, and has now added some pressure on them. Also, Sean WilliamsÂ comes to the crease now.Â

Jeffrey Vandersay to Craig Ervine, Touch shorter, outside off. Craig ErvineÂ cuts it towards point for a single He retains the strike.Â

Jeffrey Vandersay to Craig Ervine, LEG BYES! A googly this time, around off. Craig ErvineÂ advances down the pitch and gets beaten as the ball spins away from him. The ball deflects off his back pad and flies to the left of the keeper.Â Kusal MendisÂ fails to grab the ball, and the ball races away towards the boundary.Â

Jeffrey Vandersay to Regis Chakabva, Touch fuller again, on middle. Regis ChakabvaÂ steps down the pitch and pushes it towards long onÂ for a single.Â

Jeffrey Vandersay to Craig Ervine, Another fuller ball, around middle. Craig ErvineÂ sweeps it towards deep square leg for a brace.Â

Jeffrey Vandersay to Craig Ervine, Loopy ball, fuller, on middle. Craig ErvineÂ blocks it out.Â

Jeffrey Vandersay to Craig Ervine, A huge appeal for LBW, but not given! A loopy ball, around leg. Craig ErvineÂ looks to sweep but misses. The ball hits the front pad and the Sri Lankan's appeal. But, that was probably missing the leg stump.Â

Jeffrey Vandersay to Regis Chakabva, Tossed up, outside off. Regis ChakabvaÂ prods and eases it towards long off for a run.

Jeffrey Vandersay to Regis Chakabva, Flatter ball, outside off. Regis ChakabvaÂ cuts it towards the cover fielder.

Jeffrey Vandersay to Regis Chakabva, ! STUMPED! This is very clever from Jeffrey VandersayÂ and he gets his second wicket! Vandersay sees Chakabva skipping down so he bowls it fuller and wider, outside off. Regis ChakabvaÂ looks to go inside out by stepping out but he misses as the ball spins past his blade. Kusal Mendis, behind the sticks collects the ball cleanly and whips the bails off in a flash. Chakabva is well short of the crease and he walks back to the hut.Â

Jeffrey Vandersay to Regis Chakabva, Loopy ball, fuller in length, outside off. Regis ChakabvaÂ looks for a reverse sweep but he misses.

Jeffrey Vandersay to Craig Ervine, Touch shorter, around middle. Craig ErvineÂ drives it towards sweeper cover for a single.Â

Jeffrey Vandersay to Regis Chakabva, Flatter ball, into the wicket, around middle. Regis ChakabvaÂ stays back and tucks it towards mid-wicket.

Jeffrey Vandersay to Craig Ervine, NOT ! A huge appeal for LBW! This one was spinningÂ in on the pads, on a full length. Craig ErvineÂ leans and looks to drive but missesÂ and gets rapped on the front pad. A loud shout and the umpire raises his finger. Craig ErvineÂ goes up for the review! The replay rolls in. No batÂ involved confirms UltraEdge. Ball Tracker shows that it is missing the wickets. The on-field decision has to be overturned. Craig ErvineÂ survives!

Jeffrey Vandersay to Regis Chakabva, An overpitched ball, around middle. Regis ChakabvaÂ digs it out.

Jeffrey Vandersay to Regis Chakabva, Outside off, full in length. Regis ChakabvaÂ drags it towards long on for a single.Â

Jeffrey Vandersay to Regis Chakabva, Quicker, around middle. Regis ChakabvaÂ hangs back and pushes it back to the bowler.Â

Jeffrey Vandersay to Regis Chakabva, Loopy ball, on middle. Regis ChakabvaÂ blocks it out.Â

Maheesh Theekshana to Craig Ervine, Tosses this one up, on middle. Craig ErvineÂ leans and blocks it out.Â

Maheesh Theekshana to Craig Ervine, Fuller, around middle. Craig ErvineÂ flicks it towards mid-wicket for a single.Â

Maheesh Theekshana to Regis Chakabva, Maheesh TheekshanaÂ misses his length, serves a full toss. Regis ChakabvaÂ drags it towards long on for a single.

Maheesh Theekshana to Craig Ervine, Fuller ball, around middle. Craig ErvineÂ drags it towards long off for a single.Â

Maheesh Theekshana to Craig Ervine, Spinning it in on the pads. Craig ErvineÂ misses his flick and gets hit on the pads. A stifled appeal but the umpire is unmoved.Â

Maheesh Theekshana to Craig Ervine, ! Cleverly done! Fuller and around off. Craig ErvineÂ shuffles across and paddles it towards fine leg for a boundary. He gets off the mark with that four.Â

Maheesh Theekshana to Craig Ervine, Fuller, loopy ball, around off. Craig ErvineÂ pushes it towards cover for a single.Â

Maheesh Theekshana to Craig Ervine, Fuller, around middle. Craig ErvineÂ blocks it out.Â

Maheesh Theekshana to Regis Chakabva, Another flatter ball, around the pads. Regis ChakabvaÂ works it towards square leg for a single.

Maheesh Theekshana to Regis Chakabva, Maheesh TheekshanaÂ starts with a flatter ball, around middle. Regis ChakabvaÂ tucks it towards square leg for a brace.Â

Maheesh Theekshana to Regis Chakabva, Flatter, fuller, around the elg side. Regis ChakabvaÂ tickles it away towards fine leg for a single.

Maheesh Theekshana to Regis Chakabva, ! Back-to-back boundaries for Regis Chakabva! And again! Another fuller ball, around middle. Regis ChakabvaÂ sweeps this crisply towards square leg for another boundary in the over.Â

Maheesh Theekshana to Regis Chakabva, ! A loopy ball, around middle. Regis ChakabvaÂ shuffles across and sweeps this uppsihly towards deep square leg fora boundary. Crisp shot!

Jeffrey Vandersay to Regis Chakabva, Floated, on a length, around middle. Regis ChakabvaÂ nudges it to the leg side for a single.

Jeffrey Vandersay to Regis Chakabva, Tossed up, around off. Regis ChakabvaÂ defends it out.

Jeffrey Vandersay to Craig Ervine, Flatter ball, around leg. Craig ErvineÂ prods and flicks it towards the leg side for a single.

Jeffrey Vandersay to Craig Ervine, On a length, around middle. Craig ErvineÂ blocks it out.

Jeffrey Vandersay to Regis Chakabva, Tossed up, outside off. Regis ChakabvaÂ skips down the track and eases it to long off for a run.

Jeffrey Vandersay to Regis Chakabva, Flatter ball, outside off. Regis ChakabvaÂ looks to cut but it goes off the underedge and onto the deck.

Jeffrey Vandersay to Craig Ervine, 1 run.

Jeffrey Vandersay to Craig Ervine, No run.

Jeffrey Vandersay to Craig Ervine, Tossed up, around middle. Craig ErvineÂ tucks it to mid-wicket.

Review time! Craig ErvineÂ opts for a review as he has been adjudged LBW! No bat involved, confirms the UltraEdge! Wait, the Ball Tracker suggests that the angle of the ball would have taken it way down leg and Ervine survives!

Craig Ervine comes out to bat at number 3.Â

Jeffrey VandersayÂ comes into the attack.Â

Dasun Shanaka to Takudzwanashe Kaitano, ! Easy pickings! Back of a length, angling down leg. Takudzwanashe KaitanoÂ stays back, rides the bounce nicely and whips it behind square on the leg side to bag a maximum.

Dasun Shanaka to Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Good-length ball, outside off. Takudzwanashe KaitanoÂ defends it to the off side.

Dasun Shanaka to Regis Chakabva, On a length, around middle. Regis ChakabvaÂ tucks it to the leg side and takes off for a run.

Dasun Shanaka to Regis Chakabva, A short ball, outside off. Regis ChakabvaÂ leaves it alone.

Dasun Shanaka to Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Top effort from Pathum NissankaÂ in the deep! Full ball, outside off. Takudzwanashe KaitanoÂ looks to drive but it goes off the outer half of the blade over the cover fielder. Nissanka gives it a chase, dives just in front of the ropes and saves a run for his side.

Dasun Shanaka to Regis Chakabva, Back of a length, outside off. Regis ChakabvaÂ guides it towards third man and takes a single.

Dushmantha Chameera to Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Length ball, outside off. Takudzwanashe KaitanoÂ pushes it through the cover-point region. The fielder there fumbles and the batters collect a couple of runs.

Dushmantha Chameera to Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Top shot for no runs! A bit fuller this time, around middle. Kaitano drives it hard but straight to the mid on fielder.

Dushmantha Chameera to Takudzwanashe Kaitano, ! Takudzwanashe KaitanoÂ breaks the shackles! Banged into the deck, outside off. Takudzwanashe KaitanoÂ hangs back and flat-bats it over the mid off fielder to fetch himself a boundary.

Dushmantha Chameera to Takudzwanashe Kaitano, On a length, around off. Takudzwanashe KaitanoÂ defends it out. Chameera is hitting good lines and lengths here!

Dushmantha Chameera to Takudzwanashe Kaitano, A pacy delivery, back of a length, just outside off. Takudzwanashe KaitanoÂ looks to defend but it takes the toe end and the ball falls just wide of the sticks.

Dushmantha Chameera to Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Good-length ball, on middle. Takudzwanashe KaitanoÂ blocks it out towards mid on.

Dasun Shanaka to Regis Chakabva, Back of a length, outside off. Regis ChakabvaÂ stays back and looks to cut but he misses. A tidy over from Sri Lanka's skipper!

Dasun Shanaka to Regis Chakabva, Short of a length, around off. Regis ChakabvaÂ looks to run it down to third man but it goes off the bottom half of the bat and onto the deck.

Dasun Shanaka to Regis Chakabva, Length ball, outside off. Regis ChakabvaÂ drives hard but finds the fielder at mid off.

PITCH REPORT - Jon Kent says that there is a lot more grass this time, there are a few cracks as well on the pitch. Adds that the pitch has held firmly and there is no movement. Also says that the batting conditions are really good once again and it should be another high-scoring game.

Dasun Shanaka to Regis Chakabva, Nicely played! Good-length ball, outside off. Regis ChakabvaÂ stays back, opens the face of his bat and guides it past the point fielder to collect a couple of runs.

Dasun Shanaka to Regis Chakabva, Bcak of a length, around middle. Regis ChakabvaÂ blocks it out.

Dasun ShanakaÂ brings himself into the attack. He replaces Nuwan Pradeep.Â

Dasun Shanaka to Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Back of a length, around middle. Takudzwanashe KaitanoÂ tucks it wide of the mid-wicket fielder and takes a single.

Dushmantha Chameera to Regis Chakabva, Chameera goes fuller this time, around middle. Regis ChakabvaÂ nudges it towards the square leg fielder. Much better over for Sri LankaÂ as just 3 runs came off it.

Dushmantha Chameera to Regis Chakabva, Another short ball, around middle. Regis ChakabvaÂ ducks underneath watchfully.

Dushmantha Chameera to Regis Chakabva, This is on a length, around middle. Regis ChakabvaÂ flicks it past the square leg fielder and comes back for the second run.

Dushmantha Chameera to Takudzwanashe Kaitano, A bumper, around middle and leg. Takudzwanashe KaitanoÂ stays back, swivels and pulls it behind square on the leg side for a single.

Dushmantha Chameera to Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Good-length ball, just outside off. Takudzwanashe KaitanoÂ blocks it off the front foot towards cover.

Dushmantha Chameera to Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Length ball, around off. Takudzwanashe KaitanoÂ prods and pushes it towards mid off.

Nuwan Pradeep to Regis Chakabva, Another bouncer, around middle. Regis ChakabvaÂ ducks under it and lets that go through.Â

Nuwan Pradeep to Regis Chakabva, Back of a length, outside off. Regis ChakabvaÂ ducks underneath it.Â

Nuwan Pradeep to Regis Chakabva, ! Bang! Nuwan PradeepÂ serves a shortish delivery, around middle. Regis ChakabvaÂ waits forÂ it and pulls it towards deep mid-wicket for a biggie. First six for Zimbabwe!Â

Nuwan Pradeep to Takudzwanashe Kaitano, On a length, around middle. Takudzwanashe KaitanoÂ taps it towards mid on. A single taken.Â

Nuwan Pradeep to Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Good-length delivery, around off. Takudzwanashe KaitanoÂ hangs back and looks to block it out. But the ball goes off the bottom edge over the stumps. Dot ball.Â

Nuwan Pradeep to Regis Chakabva, Touch fuller, around middle and leg. Regis ChakabvaÂ pushes it towards mid on and takes a quick single.Â

Dushmantha Chameera to Takudzwanashe Kaitano, On a length, around off. Takudzwanashe KaitanoÂ defends it out off the back foot.Â

Dushmantha Chameera to Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Fuller ball, on middle. Takudzwanashe KaitanoÂ presents the full face of his bat and pushes it ontoÂ the stumps at the non-striker's end. Another dot ball.Â

Dushmantha Chameera to Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Back of a length, on middle. Takudzwanashe KaitanoÂ covers his line and blocks it watchfully.Â

Dushmantha Chameera to Takudzwanashe Kaitano, An outswinger, outside off, on a length. Takudzwanashe KaitanoÂ leaves it alone.Â

Dushmantha Chameera to Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Dushmantha ChameeraÂ drops it short this time, on the body. Takudzwanashe KaitanoÂ pulls it over mid-wicket. The ball doesn't reach the boundary ropesÂ but the batters take two runs. There was an easy third there, but theÂ batters settle for two.Â

Dushmantha Chameera to Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Fuller ball, around off. Takudzwanashe KaitanoÂ jabs it out towards cover-point. Dot ball.Â

Nuwan Pradeep to Regis Chakabva, Good-length delivery, outside off. Regis ChakabvaÂ leaves it alone. A much better over by Nuwan PradeepÂ this time.Â

Nuwan Pradeep to Regis Chakabva, Full, on middle. Regis ChakabvaÂ drives it to Jeffrey VandersayÂ at mid on.Â

Nuwan Pradeep to Regis Chakabva, On a length, on middle. Regis ChakabvaÂ defends it out.Â

Nuwan Pradeep to Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Touch fuller, outside off. Takudzwanashe KaitanoÂ opens the face of his bat and guides it towards deep point. There is protection in the deep. A single taken.Â

Nuwan Pradeep to Takudzwanashe Kaitano, On a length, on the pads. Takudzwanashe KaitanoÂ blocks it on the leg side.Â

Nuwan Pradeep to Takudzwanashe Kaitano, ! Top shot! Nuwan PradeepÂ overpitches this one, on middle. Takudzwanashe KaitanoÂ shows the full face of his bat and drills it down the ground for a boundary.Â

Dushmantha Chameera to Regis Chakabva, ! A boundary to end the over! Much fuller, outside off. Regis ChakabvaÂ leans and looks to drive, but he manages to get a thick outside edge over the slip cordon for a boundary.Â

Dushmantha Chameera to Regis Chakabva, Good-length delivery, around off. Regis ChakabvaÂ shows the full face of his bat and blocks it out.Â

Dushmantha Chameera to Regis Chakabva, An outswinger, outside off. Regis ChakabvaÂ does not fiddle with it.Â

Dushmantha Chameera to Regis Chakabva, Once again a good-length delivery, outside off. Regis ChakabvaÂ offers no shot.

Dushmantha Chameera to Regis Chakabva, Swing and a miss! Shaping away from outside off, on a length. Regis ChakabvaÂ looks to drive but gets beaten.Â

Dushmantha Chameera to Regis Chakabva, Outside off, on a length. Regis ChakabvaÂ shoulders his arms at it.Â

Dushmantha Chameera to Takudzwanashe Kaitano, TWO WIDES! A length ball, shaping away wide of off. Takudzwanashe KaitanoÂ leaves it alone, the keeper dives and fails to grab it.Â The batters rotate the strike here.

Who will bowl from the other end? Dushmantha ChameeraÂ it is.

Nuwan Pradeep to Regis Chakabva, More runs! On a length, around middle. Regis ChakabvaÂ taps it towards mid on and scampers through to the other end. The fielder there has a shy at the keeper's end and misses. The batters steal an overthrow in return. 14 runs off the first over! Good start for Zimbabwe.Â

Nuwan Pradeep to Regis Chakabva, Good-length delivery, outside off. Regis ChakabvaÂ leaves it alone.Â

Nuwan Pradeep to Regis Chakabva, On a length, around middle. Regis ChakabvaÂ pushes it past mid on for a brace.Â

Nuwan Pradeep to Regis Chakabva, NO BALL AND ! First boundary for Zimbabwe! Much fuller this time, on the pads again. Regis ChakabvaÂ flicks it towards deep square leg for boundary. He gets off the mark in style. Also, Nuwan PradeepÂ has overstepped and a no ball has been given. Free Hit to follow.

Nuwan Pradeep to Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Another length ball, on the pads again. Takudzwanashe KaitanoÂ tucks it towards fine leg for a single. ZimbabweÂ and Takudzwanashe KaitanoÂ are up and running!

We are set for the game to begin! The players of Sri LankaÂ make their way out to the middle. Regis ChakabvaÂ and Takudzwanashe KaitanoÂ walk out to open the batting for Zimbabwe. Nuwan PradeepÂ will start with the ball.

Nuwan Pradeep to Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Nuwan PradeepÂ begins with a length ball, on the pads. Takudzwanashe KaitanoÂ taps it towards square leg. No run there.Â

Craig Ervine, the skipper of Zimbabwe, says that they are going to bat first, the guys did well in the first game, but they are looking toÂ do the same once again. Adds that Sri Lankan bowlers did very well, they picked up wickets and took the momentum away from them in the first game. Mentions that they played a lot of positive cricket, they need to capitalize on that. Concludes by saying that they are going with the same team again.

Dasun Shanaka, the skipper of Sri Lanka, says that they are confident of chasing and they are ready to bat second. Tells that they must start well and fielding becomes very important at the international arena. Mentions that they have made only one change to their side.

Sri LankaÂ (Playing XI) - Pathum Nissanka, Kusal MendisÂ (WK), Kamindu Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal, Charith Asalanka, Dasun Shanaka, Chamika Karunaratne,Â Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Dushmantha Chameera (In for Chamika Gunasekara), Nuwan Pradeep.

ZimbabweÂ (Unchanged Playing XI) - Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Regis ChakabvaÂ (WK), Craig ErvineÂ (C), Sean Williams, Wesley Madhevere, Sikandar Raza, Ryan Burl, Wellington Masakadza, Blessing Muzarabani, Tendai Chatara, Richard Ngarava.

TOSS - ZimbabweÂ have won the toss and they have elected to BAT first.

... MATCH DAY ...

Hello and a warm welcome to the second ODI of this exciting series between Sri LankaÂ and Zimbabwe. We witnessed a high-scoring game in the first ODI, with the hosts eventually clinching the game. Zimbabwe will have to put their best foot forward in this must-win encounter and keep the three-match series alive. Not to forget, the winner of this clash will also grab vital points at the ICC Cricket World Cup Super League.

The hosts did exceedingly well to win the first match, although they did not put up a great performance with the ball, their batting was exceptional as they chased down the target with ease. It was a collective batting performance as three Sri Lankan batters scored over 70 runs to help them win the game. They will look to replicate the same in the second ODI, however this time they will have to put on a much better show with the ball as well. They will be coming into this game high on confidence

Zimbabwe, on the other hand, did reasonably well in the first ODI but failed to get over the line. Their veteran, Sean WilliamsÂ scored a sublime century, and he along with Regis ChakabvaÂ put up a healthy total on the board, but unfortunately, the bowlers were not able to defend the target. They too will be looking to put on a better bowling performance and will be hoping the middle-order to chip in with a few vital runs as well. The tourists will be under a little bit of pressure, but they hav