swing, connect, deposit into the long-on stands. That shot was as vast as the victory itself
Sri Lanka vs Australia, 22nd Match, Group F at Cape Town, Sep 20 2007 - Ball by Ball Commentary
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22nd Match, Group F, Cape Town, September 20, 2007, ICC World Twenty20
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So, that's that. Australia wrap up a ten-wicket victory with almost half of their overs to spare, and it is they who march on to the semi-finals where they will be joined by Pakistan, South Africa (barring miracles) and either New Zealand or India.
Sri Lanka's bowlers were on a hiding to nothing once their batsmen had capitulated. Perhaps they were still scarred by their mauling in the World Cup final ... who knows. It was pretty comprehensive either way.
"We were not very consistent, especially with the bat," says Mahela Jayawardene. "We started really well [in the tournament] but the momentum wasn't there for us."
Adam Gilchrist is delighted with his team's performance. "A lot of teams would have liked us to be knocked out today. Hopefully they are a little nervous now."
"Our fielders and our bowlers were outstanding. To chase on that wicket ... it's getting really tired and it would have been difficult. Our bowlers definitely won that match for us."
"We're just happy - we're into the cut-throat part of the competition now. We can enjoy it now it's cut-throat time."
So there we go. We've been Andrew Miller and Jenny Thompson, with Martin Williamson on bulletin duty. Next up is Bangladesh against Pakistan at Cape Town, followed by the big one - India against South Africa at Durban.
10.2
6
Mubarak to Hayden, SIX runs
10.1
2
Mubarak to Hayden, 2 runs
tucked down to third man with a shimmy at the crease - as if he was in ten minds
end of over 108 runs
AUS: 94/0CRR: 9.40 • RRR: 0.80
Matthew Hayden50 (36b 7x4 1x6)
Adam Gilchrist31 (25b 4x4)
Tillakaratne Dilshan 2-0-13-0
Lasith Malinga 1-0-8-0
9.6
1
Dilshan to Hayden, 1 run
finds the gap on the leg side, and that's Hayden's half-century - his third of the campaign. There's no stopping the ICC World One-Day Player of the Year
9.5
4
Dilshan to Hayden, FOUR runs
thumped this time, with a free swing of the arms. That's pure muscle and deep cover had no chance
9.4
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Dilshan to Hayden, no run
on the spot and driven hard into the covers. No way through just yet though
9.3
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Dilshan to Hayden, no run
a rarety - a swing and a miss. Hayden is sizing up a quick kill now
9.2
2
Dilshan to Hayden, 2 runs
clipped down to fine leg again. All too easy
9.1
1
Dilshan to Gilchrist, 1 run
strays onto the legs - or was it deliberate? Either way, another nudged single
end of over 98 runs
AUS: 86/0CRR: 9.55 • RRR: 1.45
Adam Gilchrist30 (24b 4x4)
Matthew Hayden43 (31b 6x4 1x6)
Lasith Malinga 1-0-8-0
Tillakaratne Dilshan 1-0-5-0
8.6
1
Malinga to Gilchrist, 1 run
pushed into the covers to complete another productive over for the Australians
8.5
1
Malinga to Hayden, 1 run
more conventional this time, clipped out to deep midwicket
8.4
4
Malinga to Hayden, FOUR runs
how on earth did he pull that off? That was a full-length off-stump delivery, almost a yorker, and yet Hayden picked it up and over long-on! Remarkable
Nice bowling so far ...
8.3
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Malinga to Hayden, no run
attempted yorker, Hayden clips to midwicket
8.2
1
Malinga to Gilchrist, 1 run
banged in but arrow-straight. Gilchrist hops back and nurdles down to third man
8.1
1
Malinga to Hayden, 1 run
on a good length straight away, Hayden pushes into the covers
Here comes Lasith Malinga. Why he hasn't featured earlier, who knows? What can he conjure up with his incredible slingshots?
end of over 85 runs
AUS: 78/0CRR: 9.75 • RRR: 2.00
Matthew Hayden37 (27b 5x4 1x6)
Adam Gilchrist28 (22b 4x4)
Tillakaratne Dilshan 1-0-5-0
Farveez Maharoof 2-0-34-0
7.6
1
Dilshan to Hayden, 1 run
strays onto leg stump, and flicked away. But well bowled by Dilshan. Australia are made to wait for their victory
7.5
1
Dilshan to Gilchrist, 1 run
full length, pushed into the gap
7.4
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Dilshan to Gilchrist, no run
very well bowled, and the brakes have been applied for the moment. Right on the spot
7.3
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Dilshan to Gilchrist, no run
cut into the covers, and well intercepted
7.3
1w
Dilshan to Gilchrist, 1 wide
misdirected, down the leg side, well taken by Sangakkara
7.2
1
Dilshan to Hayden, 1 run
a fraction of turn off a good length, and driven coolly to cover
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