full on off stump, driven into the covers and Sri Lanka have survived a major scare
Sri Lanka vs Ireland, 19th Match, Group F at London, Jun 14 2009 - Ball by Ball Commentary
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19th Match, Group F, Lord's, June 14, 2009, ICC World Twenty20
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end of over 208 runs • 1 wicket
IRE: 135/7CRR: 6.75
John Mooney31 (21b 4x4)
Regan West1 (1b)
Lasith Malinga 4-0-19-2
Nuwan Kulasekara 4-0-47-1
So Sri Lanka remain unbeaten in the tournament, but a nine-run victory is a lot closer than many expected this match would be. Ireland bowled and fielded extremely well and while Niall O'Brien was at the crease they had a real chance in the chase. But, once again, Sri Lanka's spin twins of Murali and Mendis proved the key as they stifled the middle order. Ireland have one game left in the Super Eights against Pakistan while Sri Lanka are well placed for the semi-finals.
"We bowled and fielded well but couldn't quite pull through," says William Porterfield. "We are learning every game and hopefully we can improve a bit more tomorrow [against Pakistan]."
"We had to win, the way Mahela batted was brilliant," says Kumar Sangakkara, "then the bowling was spot on, but we probably lacked a bit of intensity."
The Man of the Match is Mahela Jaywardene for his 73 off 58 balls and that wraps up the first game of the day. Will and myself are off for a quick break and will be back shortly to bring you England against India with both sides desperate for a win. See you shortly.
19.6
1
Malinga to Mooney, 1 run
Last ball
19.5
4
Malinga to Mooney, FOUR runs
lobbed back over the bowler's head and with superb timing, beats mid-off and mid-on for a late boundary but 11 off one ball isn't going to happen
19.4
1
Malinga to West, 1 run
low full toss, West gives himself room and edges down to third man
Sri Lanka are going to win this game, but they'll know they have been in a contest and Ireland can take huge credit from pushing one of the favourites so close
19.3
W
Malinga to Mooney, OUT
swift work from Sangakkara as the batsmen try to steal one to the keeper but Cusack was caught well short by the direct hit
Alex Cusack run out (†Sangakkara) 2 (3b 0x4 0x6 10m) SR: 66.66
16 off four
19.2
2
Malinga to Mooney, 2 runs
squeezed out through the covers, the sweeper comes round and keeps them to a couple
19.1
•
Malinga to Mooney, no run
fired across outside off, Mooney can't make contact
18 needed off the final over, Lasith Malinga to bowl it
end of over 1918 runs
IRE: 127/6CRR: 6.68 • RRR: 18.00
John Mooney24 (16b 3x4)
Alex Cusack2 (3b)
Nuwan Kulasekara 4-0-47-1
Lasith Malinga 3-0-11-2
18.6
1
Kulasekara to Mooney, 1 run
doesn't really throw everything at it, instead pushes into the off side and keeps the strike for the final over
Plus Ireland get a free hit
18.6
3nb
Kulasekara to Mooney, (no ball) 2 runs
what a time for a no-ball, a front foot one as well, and it's worked through midwicket for two
18.5
4
Kulasekara to Mooney, FOUR runs
wide full toss outside off, Mooney connects well and drives it square for four more...are Ireland just alive still?
18.4
2
Kulasekara to Mooney, 2 runs
round the wicket, opens the face to a yorker-length ball and guides it to third man for two more
18.3
4
Kulasekara to Mooney, FOUR runs
another edge, another boundary...he did well to reach that delivery which was full outside off and gets a toe-end to third man
18.2
•
Kulasekara to Mooney, no run
tries to paddle this to fine leg but misses and the ball scoots past off stump
18.1
4
Kulasekara to Mooney, FOUR runs
swings hard and gets a thick outside edge that flies wide of Sangakkara down to third man
end of over 184 runs • 2 wickets
IRE: 109/6CRR: 6.05 • RRR: 18.00
Alex Cusack2 (3b)
John Mooney7 (9b)
Lasith Malinga 3-0-11-2
Ajantha Mendis 4-0-22-2
Great display of death bowling from Malinga
17.6
•
Malinga to Cusack, no run
ends the over with another brilliant yorker that Cusack again does well to dig out
17.6
1w
Malinga to Cusack, 1 wide
swings down the leg side, loses his line searching for another yorker
17.5
•
Malinga to Cusack, no run
slower ball outside off, Cusack swings at fresh air
17.4
2
Malinga to Cusack, 2 runs
what a delivery, so nearly a hat-trick as Malinga spears in a toe-crushing leg-stump yorker and somehow Cusack manages to get some bat on it...he couldn't really have bowled a better delivery
Sri Lanka have been tested in this match, but their bowling quality is going to win the day. However, it's been a brave show from Ireland
17.3
W
Malinga to Botha, OUT
gone first ball, Malinga on a hat-trick...a low full toss, straight and quick again, Botha doesn't get near it as the stumps are demolished
Andre Botha b Malinga 0 (1b 0x4 0x6 1m) SR: 0
Andre Botha comes to the crease
17.2
W
Malinga to Johnston, OUT
gone! That's what he's so good at, full and straight as Johnston tried to give himself room and the ball crashes into the base of middle stump
Trent Johnston b Malinga 9 (6b 0x4 1x6 6m) SR: 150
17.1
1
Malinga to Mooney, 1 run
brave shot, comes across his stumps and paddles this down to fine leg using the pace on the ball
Lasith Malinga comes back to fire in his yorkers and slower balls
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