Sri Lanka complete a thumping win. Ishant has holed out to long-on. A fine innings from Jayasuriya and a gem of a knock from Kandamby charged Sri Lanka to a daunting total before Angelo derailed the chase with a six-for. What a crushing win. What a wonderful game for the hosts; the visitors have lot to think about before the final.
Sri Lanka vs India, 3rd Match at Colombo, , Sep 12 2009 - Ball by Ball Commentary
RESULT
3rd Match (D/N), Colombo (RPS), September 12, 2009, Compaq Cup
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Dhoni: "It was one of the worst days, starting in the season. Frankly, I have nothing to say right now ... they played very well ... Sanath batted well and Matthews bowled really. The only thing that went well for us was the warm-up before the game! It was one of the worst days. [asked whether playing second day in a row] it's demanding but that's the way it goes."
Sangakkara: "I thought we played really well. It was great to see Sanath coming back. It was a good solid start and the middle-order came into the game. The best time to be critical is when you win and I think we lost a few quick wickets in the middle. Every game is important. Every win you take momentum and confidence into the next game. We have to do it again on Monday. It's the process that matters to us. [On Angelo] He is a very solid player .. he is the allrounder we are looking for .. he has a great future. Talent is one thing but real hard work and consistency is another matter. He is on the right track, I am sure he won't get carried away and continue to work hard."
Man of the Match Angelo : "It was a dream spell. I was just trying to land the ball on the correct spot and the ball did the rest. Asked whether he is a batting or a bowling allrounder, he says with a laugh, " I am a genuine allrounder!"
That's it from us. Good bye and good luck.
37.2
W
Mendis to Sharma, OUT
Ishant Sharma c sub (WU Tharanga) b Mendis 13 (27b 2x4 0x6 29m) SR: 48.14
37.1
•
Mendis to Sharma, no run
googly outside off stump, defended on the front foot
They have taken the batting Powerplay
end of over 375 runs
IND: 168/9CRR: 4.54 • RRR: 10.76
RP Singh19 (25b 2x4)
Ishant Sharma13 (25b 2x4)
Thilan Thushara 6-0-34-1
Ajantha Mendis 5-0-22-0
36.6
•
Thushara to Singh, no run
on the middle stump line, pushed out to the off side. These two resisting rather valiantly. Chris Martin, the Phantom, wouldn't have approved.
36.5
•
Thushara to Singh, no run
length delivery in the zone outside off, RP is beaten, pushing inside the line
36.4
4
Thushara to Singh, FOUR runs
full delivery has been smashed past the non-striker!
36.3
1
Thushara to Sharma, 1 run
full and outside off stump, square driven to Jayasuriya standing at wide third man
36.2
•
Thushara to Sharma, no run
pushed across Ishant who tries to cut but doesn't connect
36.1
•
Thushara to Sharma, no run
low full toss, pushed back to the bowler
Angelo left the field after bowling his last over. I haven't seen him come back yet. Thushara to bowl
end of over 366 runs
IND: 163/9CRR: 4.52 • RRR: 10.35
RP Singh15 (22b 1x4)
Ishant Sharma12 (22b 2x4)
Ajantha Mendis 5-0-22-0
Lasith Malinga 8-0-33-1
35.6
2
Mendis to Singh, 2 runs
another googly, goes for the big swing and edges it to deep square-leg
35.5
•
Mendis to Singh, no run
leans forward to defend to the on side
35.4
•
Mendis to Singh, no run
googly, breaks back in, RP doesn't pick it. was shaping to cut and it bounds off the mid-riff to Mahela at first slip
35.3
•
Mendis to Singh, no run
goes right back to defend
35.2
•
Mendis to Singh, no run
leans forward to defend to the off side
35.1
4
Mendis to Singh, FOUR runs
floated full around off , lifted over mid-on and it runs away to the boundary. RP shares a laugh with Ishant
end of over 352 runs
IND: 157/9CRR: 4.48 • RRR: 10.06
Ishant Sharma12 (22b 2x4)
RP Singh9 (16b)
Lasith Malinga 8-0-33-1
Ajantha Mendis 4-0-16-0
34.6
•
Malinga to Sharma, no run
the slow yorker this time, well kept out by Ishant who smiles at Malinga who returns the sentiment
34.5
•
Malinga to Sharma, no run
ooh a sharp bouncer on the off and middle, Ishant does well to drop his wrists, get the bat out of the way as he sways away
34.5
1w
Malinga to Sharma, 1 wide
banged in short but it slips down the leg side
34.4
•
Malinga to Sharma, no run
stands up tall to defend a short-of-length delivery
34.3
•
Malinga to Sharma, no run
stays back, digs this fullish delivery to the on side
34.2
1
Malinga to Singh, 1 run
yorker length just outside leg, squeezed to backward square-leg
34.1
•
Malinga to Singh, no run
short in length on the middle, turned to midwicket
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