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 - Match Result
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.
googly outside off stump, defended on the front foot
They have taken the batting Powerplay
on the middle stump line, pushed out to the off side. These two resisting rather valiantly. Chris Martin, the Phantom, wouldn't have approved.
length delivery in the zone outside off, RP is beaten, pushing inside the line
full delivery has been smashed past the non-striker!
full and outside off stump, square driven to Jayasuriya standing at wide third man
pushed across Ishant who tries to cut but doesn't connect
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
another googly, goes for the big swing and edges it to deep square-leg
leans forward to defend to the on side
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
goes right back to defend
leans forward to defend to the off side
floated full around off , lifted over mid-on and it runs away to the boundary. RP shares a laugh with Ishant
the slow yorker this time, well kept out by Ishant who smiles at Malinga who returns the sentiment
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
banged in short but it slips down the leg side
stands up tall to defend a short-of-length delivery
stays back, digs this fullish delivery to the on side
yorker length just outside leg, squeezed to backward square-leg
R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | |
Toss | Sri Lanka, elected to bat first |
Series | |
Season | 2009 |
Player Of The Match | |
Match number | ODI no. 2887 |
Hours of play (local time) | 14.30 start, First Session 14.30-18.00, Interval 18.00-18.45, Second Session 18.45-22.15 |
Match days | 12 September 2009 - daynight (50-over match) |
Umpires | |
TV Umpire | |
Reserve Umpire | |
Match Referee | |
Points | Sri Lanka 5, India 0 |