Asia Cup - IndiaVsSri Lanka
National Stadium, Karachi , Final
Toss won by: India
Sri Lanka wins the Asia Cup 2008
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Current Run Rate : 4.38 Full Scorecard |
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| Batsmen | R | B | 4s | 6s | |
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| Pragyan Ojha | 6 | 17 | 0 | 0 | not out |
Ishant Sharma 173 / 39.3
Second Innings | First Innings
Batting : India
Bowling : Sri Lanka
Ajantha Mendis won the Man of the Tournament award for his 17 wickets in the Asia Cup.
Ajantha Mendis won the Man of the Match award for his 6 wickets for 13 runs today.
Sri Lanka are the deserved victors of the Asia Cup 2008. They made the 'famed' Indian batting order look like a pack of tail-enders owing largely to the guile of their new-found spin-wizard Ajantha Mendis. This is the fourth time that Sri laka have lifted the Asia Cup. They win by 100 runs which bangs a nail in the coffin for the Indian side who have only won 2 finals out of the 22 they have reached in the last few years.
India seem to have made it a habit of reaching finals and losing them. Today was another one as they lost to Sri Lanka by 100 runs. They played superbly throughout the Asia Cup but one Sri Lankan bowler was all it took to reduce the Indian batting line-up to shreds. Ajantha Mendis had his name pasted all over the Indian scorecard. He picked up his career-best figures of 6 wickets for 13 runs as he kept sending Indian batsmen to the pavillion one after the other. Chasing 273 runs to wins, India believed they stood a chance but clearly the match belonged to Ajantha Mendis who proves that he is spinner that's here to stay for a very very long time. India will vouch for that.
39.3 N Kulasekara to I Sharma, OUT - Bowled him! Sharma's middle stump has just gone for a walk. India have been bowled out. 173/10
39.2 N Kulasekara to P Ojha, Ojha guides it to third man. One run conceded. 173/9
39.1 N Kulasekara to P Ojha, Ojha has attempted to put bat on ball - but fails. 172/9
38.6 M Muralidaran to P Ojha, Ojha has played that with the full face of the bat. One run added to the total. 172/9
38.5 M Muralidaran to I Sharma, Driven through the leg side by Sharma. The batsmen have run through for a single. 171/9
38.4 M Muralidaran to I Sharma, Sharma has driven it straight down the ground. Muralidaran has put down the catch. 170/9
38.3 M Muralidaran to I Sharma, The ball thuds in to the pads of Sharma. 170/9
38.2 M Muralidaran to P Ojha, Played to the point region by Ojha. The batsmen have run through for a single. 170/9
38.1 M Muralidaran to P Ojha, Ojha fails to put bat on ball. 169/9
Muralidaran comes back into the attack.
37.6 A Mendis to P Ojha, Ojha has pushed it to the cover region. One run conceded. 169/9
37.5 A Mendis to P Ojha, Ojha has played that with the full face of the bat. 168/9
37.4 A Mendis to P Ojha, Ojha has played that with the full face of the bat. 168/9
37.3 A Mendis to I Sharma, Sharma drives through the leg side. One run conceded. 168/9
37.2 A Mendis to I Sharma, Ball hits Sharma low on the pads. The fielding side appeals in unison. Umpire Taufel shows no interest in the appeal. 167/9
37.1 A Mendis to I Sharma, Sharma has played that with the full face of the bat. 167/9
36.6 C Vaas to P Ojha, That ball has struck Ojha on the thigh-pad. 167/9
36.5 C Vaas to I Sharma, Sharma just lofts it over mid off. One run conceded. 167/9
36.4 C Vaas to I Sharma, Sharma has edged the ball. The ball races to the boundary. Umpire Hill signals a boundary. 166/9
36.3 C Vaas to I Sharma, Sharma fails to put bat on ball. 162/9
36.2 C Vaas to I Sharma, Pushed to the cover region by Sharma. 162/9
36.1 C Vaas to I Sharma, Sharma has played that off the front foot and into the ground. 162/9
35.6 A Mendis to P Ojha, Ojha works it down the leg side. 162/9
35.5 A Mendis to P Ojha, Ojha has been struck on the thigh-pad. 162/9
35.4 A Mendis to P Ojha, Ojha has played that off the front foot and into the ground. 162/9
35.3 A Mendis to I Sharma, Pushed to the cover region by Sharma. The batsmen have run through for a single. 162/9
35.2 A Mendis to I Sharma, Defended off the front foot by Sharma. 161/9
35.1 A Mendis to P Ojha, Ojha has played that off the front foot and into the ground. The batsmen have run through for a single. 161/9
34.6 C Vaas to I Sharma, Played to the point region by Sharma. 160/9
34.5 C Vaas to I Sharma, Sharma has attempted to play that one - but missed. 160/9
34.4 C Vaas to I Sharma, Ball hits Sharma low on the pads. 160/9
34.3 C Vaas to I Sharma, Left alone by Sharma. 160/9
Ishant Sharma is the new batsman in. Only a matter of time till Sri Lanka win.
34.2 C Vaas to MS Dhoni, OUT - Dhoni has edged it. Easy catch for Sangakkara behind the stumps. Umpire Hill raises his finger. India have lost their ninth wicket. 160/9
34.1 C Vaas to MS Dhoni, Dhoni has flicked the ball off his pads. Two runs conceded. 160/8
33.6 T Thushara to MS Dhoni, Dhoni has played that off the front foot and into the ground. One run conceded. 158/8
33.5 T Thushara to MS Dhoni, Dhoni has played that with the full face of the bat. 157/8
33.4 T Thushara to MS Dhoni, Left alone by Dhoni. 157/8
33.3 T Thushara to MS Dhoni, Dhoni works it down the leg side. 157/8
33.2 T Thushara to P Ojha, Ojha guides it to third man. The batsmen have run through for a single. 157/8
33.1 T Thushara to MS Dhoni, Dhoni drives through the leg side. One run conceded. 156/8
32.6 C Vaas to P Ojha, Played through mid-wicket by Ojha. 155/8
32.5 C Vaas to MS Dhoni, Dhoni has driven it through the off side. One run conceded. 155/8
32.4 C Vaas to MS Dhoni, Played to the point region by Dhoni. 154/8
32.3 C Vaas to MS Dhoni, Dhoni has played that with the full face of the bat. 154/8
32.2 C Vaas to MS Dhoni, Defended off the front foot by Dhoni. 154/8
32.1 C Vaas to MS Dhoni, Dhoni has attempted to play that one - but missed. 154/8
Vaas is brought back in the attack.
31.6 A Mendis to P Ojha, Ojha has played that with the full face of the bat. 154/8
Would you believe it Mendis is on a hat-trick!
31.5 A Mendis to P Ojha, The ball thuds in to the pads of Ojha. It looked to hit him in line after pitching and skidding quickly. The fielding side appeals in unison. Ohh! that was close and Mendis just missed a hat-trick here. Umpire Taufel shows no interest in the appeal. 154/8
31.4 A Mendis to RP Singh, OUT - The off stump is out of the ground. RP Singh did not bring his bat down. Mendis is on fire. India have lost their eighth wicket. 154/8
RP Singh is the new batsman.
The story isn't new now. Mendis yet again strikes. The Lankan team is rejoicing.
31.3 A Mendis to I Pathan, OUT - Edged by Pathan. It's been taken in the slips by J'dena. He had no clue to this delivery that spun across. India have lost their seventh wicket. 154/7
31.2 A Mendis to I Pathan, Pathan has played that off the front foot and into the ground. 154/6
31.1 A Mendis to I Pathan, Defended off the front foot by Pathan. 154/6
30.6 M Muralidaran to MS Dhoni, Dhoni drives through the covers. The batsmen have picked up a couple of runs. 154/6
30.5 M Muralidaran to MS Dhoni, That ball has taken the inside edge of Dhoni and thudded into his pads. 152/6
30.4 M Muralidaran to MS Dhoni, Dhoni has played it fine down the leg side. The ball has crossed the ropes. Four runs has been signalled by Umpire Hill. 152/6
30.3 M Muralidaran to MS Dhoni, Dhoni has been beaten by the off spin. 148/6
30.2 M Muralidaran to MS Dhoni, Defended off the front foot by Dhoni. 148/6
30.1 M Muralidaran to MS Dhoni, Dhoni has played that with the full face of the bat. 148/6
29.6 A Mendis to MS Dhoni, Dhoni has played it to the point region. One run conceded. 148/6
29.5 A Mendis to MS Dhoni, Dhoni has played that off the front foot and into the ground. 147/6
29.4 A Mendis to MS Dhoni, Dhoni has attempted to put bat on ball - but fails. 147/6
29.3 A Mendis to MS Dhoni, Dhoni has played that off the front foot and into the ground. 147/6
29.2 A Mendis to MS Dhoni, Dhoni has played that off the front foot and into the ground. 147/6
29.1 A Mendis to MS Dhoni, Dhoni has played that with the full face of the bat. 147/6
28.6 M Muralidaran to MS Dhoni, Driven through the off side by Dhoni. The batsmen have run through for a single. 147/6
28.5 M Muralidaran to MS Dhoni, Dhoni has played that off the front foot and into the ground. 146/6
28.4 M Muralidaran to I Pathan, Pathan flicks it away with a wristy shot. One run conceded. 146/6
28.3 M Muralidaran to I Pathan, Pushed to the cover region by Pathan. 145/6
28.2 M Muralidaran to MS Dhoni, Driven through the off side by Dhoni. One run added to the total. 145/6
28.1 M Muralidaran to MS Dhoni, Dhoni has played that with the full face of the bat. 144/6
27.6 T Thushara to MS Dhoni, Dhoni plays the pull-shot. One run added to the total. 144/6
27.5 T Thushara to I Pathan, Punched off the backfoot by Pathan. One run added to the total. 143/6
27.4 T Thushara to MS Dhoni, Driven through the off side by Dhoni. The batsmen have run through for a single. 142/6
Irfan has a huge resposibility on his shoulders.
27.3 T Thushara to MS Dhoni, Dhoni defends it off the back foot. 141/6
27.2 T Thushara to MS Dhoni, Dhoni plays the pull-shot. Two runs added to the total. 141/6
27.1 T Thushara to MS Dhoni, Dhoni has driven it through the off side. The ball has crossed the ropes. Umpire Taufel signals four runs. 139/6
26.6 M Muralidaran to R Uthappa, OUT - That's hit Uthappa on his pads. The fielding side is asking the question. Flatter and fuller this time and Uthappa too perishes playing towards mid-wicket. He was right in front. Umpire Hill declares Uthappa OUT. India have lost their sixth wicket. 135/6
26.5 M Muralidaran to MS Dhoni, Dhoni flicks it away with a wristy shot. One run added to the total. 135/5
26.4 M Muralidaran to R Uthappa, Played through mid-wicket by Uthappa. One run added to the total. 134/5
26.3 M Muralidaran to R Uthappa, You can't hit a better reverse sweep than that. The ball has crossed the ropes. Four runs has been signalled by Umpire Hill. 133/5
26.2 M Muralidaran to R Uthappa, Uthappa has flicked the ball off his pads. 129/5
26.1 M Muralidaran to R Uthappa, Defended off the front foot by Uthappa. 129/5
25.6 T Thushara to MS Dhoni, Left alone by Dhoni. 129/5
25.5 T Thushara to R Uthappa, Uthappa has slammed it through point. One run conceded. 129/5
25.4 T Thushara to R Uthappa, Uthappa has attempted to play that one - but missed. 128/5
25.3 T Thushara to R Uthappa, Uthappa fails to put bat on ball. 128/5
25.2 T Thushara to R Uthappa, Defended off the front foot by Uthappa. 128/5
25.1 T Thushara to MS Dhoni, Dhoni has taken the risk and lofted it over the in field. One run added to the total. 128/5
24.6 M Muralidaran to R Uthappa, Uthappa has played that with the full face of the bat. 127/5
24.5 M Muralidaran to R Uthappa, That's hit Uthappa on his pads. 127/5
24.4 M Muralidaran to R Uthappa, Uthappa flicks it away with a wristy shot. 127/5
24.3 M Muralidaran to R Uthappa, That ball has taken the inside edge and thudded into Uthappa's pads. 127/5
24.2 M Muralidaran to MS Dhoni, Dhoni has punched the ball off the backfoot. The batsmen have run through for a single. 127/5
24.1 M Muralidaran to MS Dhoni, Dhoni has punched the ball off the backfoot. 126/5
23.6 T Thushara to MS Dhoni, Dhoni has driven it through the off side. One run conceded. 126/5
23.5 T Thushara to R Uthappa, Punched off the backfoot by Uthappa. One run added to the total. 125/5
23.4 T Thushara to MS Dhoni, Dhoni has punched the ball off the backfoot. One run conceded. 124/5
23.3 T Thushara to MS Dhoni, Left alone by Dhoni. 123/5
23.2 T Thushara to R Uthappa, Pushed to the cover region by Uthappa. One run added to the total. 123/5
23.1 T Thushara to R Uthappa, Wide outside off stump
22.6 M Muralidaran to MS Dhoni, Driven through the covers by Dhoni. The batsmen have picked up a couple of runs. 121/5
22.5 M Muralidaran to MS Dhoni, Defended off the front foot by Dhoni. 119/5
22.4 M Muralidaran to R Uthappa, Uthappa has flicked the ball off his pads. One run conceded. 119/5
22.3 M Muralidaran to R Uthappa, Uthappa has played that off the front foot and into the ground. 118/5
22.2 M Muralidaran to R Uthappa, The ball hits the pads of Uthappa. 118/5
22.1 M Muralidaran to R Uthappa, Uthappa has been beaten by the off spin. 118/5
21.6 T Thushara to MS Dhoni, Dhoni rocks onto the backfoot and punches the ball. The batsmen have picked up a couple of runs. 118/5
21.5 T Thushara to MS Dhoni, Dhoni has played that with the full face of the bat. 116/5
21.4 T Thushara to MS Dhoni, Dhoni has driven it through the off side. 116/5
21.3 T Thushara to MS Dhoni, Driven through the leg side by Dhoni. 116/5
21.2 T Thushara to R Uthappa, Uthappa has driven it through the off side. One run conceded. 116/5
21.1 T Thushara to MS Dhoni, Dhoni drives through the leg side. One run conceded. 115/5
20.6 M Muralidaran to R Uthappa, Defended off the front foot by Uthappa. 114/5
20.5 M Muralidaran to R Uthappa, Defended off the back foot by Uthappa. 114/5
20.4 M Muralidaran to MS Dhoni, Played to the point region by Dhoni. One run added to the total. 114/5
20.3 M Muralidaran to R Uthappa, Uthappa plays the Square-Cut. The batsmen have run through for a single. 113/5
20.2 M Muralidaran to R Uthappa, Uthappa has played that with the full face of the bat. 112/5
20.1 M Muralidaran to MS Dhoni, Played to the point region by Dhoni. The batsmen have run through for a single. 112/5
19.6 T Thushara to R Uthappa, Uthappa has played that with the full face of the bat. 111/5
19.5 T Thushara to R Uthappa, Uthappa has played that with the full face of the bat. 111/5
19.4 T Thushara to MS Dhoni, Dhoni has flicked the ball off his pads. One run added to the total. 111/5
19.3 T Thushara to MS Dhoni, The ball hits the pads of Dhoni. 110/5
19.2 T Thushara to MS Dhoni, Dhoni has played the square drive. The ball has crossed the ropes. Umpire Taufel signals four runs. 110/5
19.1 T Thushara to R Uthappa, Defended off the front foot by Uthappa. One run conceded. 106/5
18.6 M Muralidaran to MS Dhoni, Dhoni has been beaten by the off spin. 105/5
18.5 M Muralidaran to R Uthappa, Uthappa has played it through mid-wicket. The batsmen have run through for a single. 105/5
18.4 M Muralidaran to R Uthappa, Uthappa has played that off the front foot and into the ground. 104/5
18.3 M Muralidaran to R Uthappa, Uthappa has played it to the point region. 104/5
18.2 M Muralidaran to R Uthappa, Uthappa has played it through mid-wicket. 104/5
18.1 M Muralidaran to R Uthappa, Punched off the backfoot by Uthappa. 104/5
Muralidaran is the new bowler.
17.6 T Thushara to MS Dhoni, Dhoni has played that off the front foot and into the ground. 104/5
17.4 T Thushara to MS Dhoni, Dhoni has played that with the full face of the bat. 104/5
17.3 T Thushara to R Uthappa, Pushed to the cover region by Uthappa. The batsmen have run through for a single. 104/5
17.2 T Thushara to R Uthappa, Uthappa plays a leg glance to fine leg. The ball races to the boundary. Four runs has been signalled by Umpire Taufel. 103/5
17.1 T Thushara to R Uthappa, Defended off the front foot by Uthappa. 99/5
Thushara is the new bowler
16.6 N Kulasekara to MS Dhoni, Dhoni has played that off the front foot and into the ground. 99/5
16.5 N Kulasekara to MS Dhoni, Dhoni has played it to the point region. 99/5
16.4 N Kulasekara to MS Dhoni, Defended off the front foot by Dhoni. 99/5
16.3 N Kulasekara to R Uthappa, Uthappa guides it to third man. One run added to the total. 99/5
16.2 N Kulasekara to R Uthappa, Uthappa lets that bouncer go past his head. 98/5
16.1 N Kulasekara to R Uthappa, Uthappa fails to put bat on ball. 98/5
15.6 A Mendis to R Uthappa, Uthappa has played that off the front foot and into the ground for a single. 97/5
15.5 A Mendis to R Uthappa, Uthappa has played that off the front foot and into the ground. 97/5
15.4 A Mendis to R Uthappa, Defended off the front foot by Uthappa. 97/5
15.3 A Mendis to R Uthappa, Uthappa has played that off the front foot and into the ground. 97/5
Uthappa is the new man in
15.2 A Mendis to R Sharma, OUT - Ball hits Sharma low on the padsas he tries to work it through mid-off. The fielding side is asking the question. Umpire Taufel declares Sharma OUT. One more goes down. India have lost their fifth wicket. 97/5
15.1 A Mendis to R Sharma, Sharma has played that off the front foot and into the ground. 97/4
14.6 N Kulasekara to MS Dhoni, Dhoni has played that with the full face of the bat. 97/4
14.5 N Kulasekara to MS Dhoni, Dhoni has played that with the full face of the bat. 97/4
14.4 N Kulasekara to R Sharma, Driven through the leg side by Sharma. One run added to the total. 97/4
14.3 N Kulasekara to MS Dhoni, Dhoni has driven it through the off side. One run conceded. 96/4
14.2 N Kulasekara to R Sharma, Sharma guides it to third man. The batsmen have run through for a single. 95/4
Nuwan Kulasekara is brought back. Muralidaran is yet to bowl his 10 overs.
14.1 N Kulasekara to R Sharma, Sharma has played that with the full face of the bat. 94/4
13.6 A Mendis to R Sharma, The ball hits the pads of Sharma. Umpire Taufel signals Leg Bye. One run added to the total. 94/4
13.5 A Mendis to R Sharma, Sharma has played that off the front foot and into the ground. 93/4
13.4 A Mendis to R Sharma, Sharma has played that with the full face of the bat. 93/4
Rohit Sharma walks in. India need 181 more runs to win. So far the Indian batsmen have failed to apply themselves. Lack of application might lead to their downfall.
13.3 A Mendis to S Raina, OUT - The off stump has been uprooted by Mendis. Short in length and a little bounce for Mendis. Raina looks to slam it over mid-wicket and misses it completely. India have lost their fourth wicket. 93/4
13.2 A Mendis to S Raina, Raina has played that off the front foot and into the ground. 93/3
13.1 A Mendis to S Raina, Raina has played that with the full face of the bat. 93/3
12.6 C Vaas to MS Dhoni, Dhoni drives through the covers. The ball races to the boundary. Umpire Hill signals four runs. 93/3
12.5 C Vaas to MS Dhoni, Dhoni has played that with the full face of the bat. 89/3
12.4 C Vaas to MS Dhoni, Dhoni shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the backfoot. 89/3
12.3 C Vaas to S Raina, Raina has played it through mid-wicket. The batsmen have run through for a single. 89/3
12.2 C Vaas to S Raina, Elegantly driven through the off side by Raina. The ball races to the boundary. Four runs has been signalled by Umpire Hill. 88/3
12.1 C Vaas to S Raina, Defended off the front foot by Raina. 84/3
The Indians are struggling against Mendis. He isnt't troubled by the left-right combination.
11.6 A Mendis to MS Dhoni, Dhoni has played that off the front foot and into the ground. 84/3
11.5 A Mendis to S Raina, Raina has pushed it to the cover region. One run conceded. 84/3
11.4 A Mendis to S Raina, Defended off the front foot by Raina. 83/3
11.3 A Mendis to S Raina, That's hit Raina on his pads. The fielding side is asking the question. Umpire Taufel decides Raina is not out. 83/3
11.2 A Mendis to MS Dhoni, Pushed to the cover region by Dhoni. One run added to the total. 83/3
11.1 A Mendis to MS Dhoni, Played to the point region by Dhoni. The batsmen have picked up a couple of runs. 82/3
10.6 C Vaas to S Raina, Ball hits Raina low on the pads. The fielding side are asking the question. Umpire Hill shows no interest in the appeal. 80/3
10.5 C Vaas to S Raina, Raina defends it off the back foot. 80/3
10.4 C Vaas to S Raina, Punched off the backfoot by Raina. 80/3
10.3 C Vaas to MS Dhoni, Driven through the off side by Dhoni. The batsmen have run through for a single. 80/3
10.2 C Vaas to MS Dhoni, Dhoni chooses to leave the ball outside his off stump. 79/3
10.1 C Vaas to S Raina, Raina has stood up on his toes to play that one. One run added to the total. 79/3
Vaas back in the attack
This is one of the finest over in recent times.
9.6 A Mendis to S Raina, Raina has played it to the point region. One run conceded. 78/3
9.5 A Mendis to MS Dhoni, Punched off the backfoot by Dhoni. The batsmen have run through for a single. 77/3
Mendis strikes twice in over ang gets Sehwag and Yuvraj. MS Dhoni comes in.
9.4 A Mendis to Y Singh, OUT - The stumps have been shattered by Mendis. India have lost their third wicket. Pitched on middle and off and hurries through. Yuvraj was too late to bring his bat down. What an over by Mendis. It has changed the course of the match. 76/3
9.3 A Mendis to Y Singh, Singh has flicked the ball off his pads. 76/2
Mendis strikes in his first over. Vice captain Yuvraj Singh walks in.
9.2 A Mendis to V Sehwag, OUT - Sehwag had a go at it but did not judge the flight of the ball well. A needless rush down the ground from Sehwag who was playing so well. That is an easy stumping for Sangakkara. Umpire Taufel declares Sehwag OUT. India have lost their second wicket. 76/2
9.1 A Mendis to V Sehwag, Sehwag has played that with the full face of the bat. 76/1
The Mystery spinner Mendis is introduced in the attack. It would be interesting to see how Sehwag plays him.
8.6 T Thushara to S Raina, Raina plays the Square-Cut. The ball races to the boundary. Umpire Hill signals four runs. 76/1
8.5 T Thushara to S Raina, Raina rocks onto the backfoot and punches the ball. The ball races to the boundary. Umpire Hill signals four runs. 72/1
8.4 T Thushara to V Sehwag, Played through mid-wicket by Sehwag. One run added to the total. 68/1
8.3 T Thushara to V Sehwag, Sehwag has played it fine down the leg side. The ball has crossed the ropes. Four runs has been signalled by Umpire Hill. 67/1
8.2 T Thushara to V Sehwag, Sehwag has played that with the full face of the bat. 63/1
8.1 T Thushara to V Sehwag, Guided down to fine leg by Sehwag. The ball races to the boundary. Umpire Hill signals a boundary. 63/1
Thilan Thushara is introduced in the attack. He replaces Vaas.
Sehwag's 26 balls fifty is the fastest in the Asia Cup.
7.6 N Kulasekara to V Sehwag, Sehwag has flicked the ball off his pads. One run conceded. 59/1
7.5 N Kulasekara to V Sehwag, Driven through the leg side by Sehwag. 58/1
7.4 N Kulasekara to V Sehwag, Sehwag has slammed it through point. Good effort by Dilshan to save runs for his team. 58/1
7.3 N Kulasekara to V Sehwag, Sehwag has played that off the front foot and into the ground. 58/1
The Indian total is 58 and Sehwag has contributed fifty! What an effort from him. Fifty from just 26 balls.
7.2 N Kulasekara to V Sehwag, Sehwag has played it to the point region. The ball has crossed the ropes. Sehwag brings up his 29th ODI fifty. 58/1
Sehwag has played some teriffic shots. He moves on to 46.
7.1 N Kulasekara to V Sehwag, Sehwag works it down the leg side. The ball has crossed the ropes. Umpire Taufel signals four runs. 54/1
6.6 C Vaas to V Sehwag, Played through mid-wicket by Sehwag. One run conceded. 50/1
6.5 C Vaas to V Sehwag, Sehwag has played it through mid-wicket. The ball crosses the line despite a late diving effort by Mendis. Umpire Hill signals a boundary. 49/1
6.4 C Vaas to V Sehwag, Sehwag has punched the ball off the backfoot. 45/1
6.3 C Vaas to V Sehwag, Sehwag has nudged the ball fine down the leg side after making room for himself. He went down the off side and hit it fine. The ball has crossed the ropes. Umpire Hill signals four runs. 45/1
6.2 C Vaas to V Sehwag, Driven through the leg side by Sehwag. 41/1
6.1 C Vaas to V Sehwag, Sehwag guides it to third man. The ball races to the boundary. Four runs has been signalled by Umpire Hill. 41/1
5.6 N Kulasekara to S Raina, Raina has played that off the front foot and into the ground. 37/1
5.5 N Kulasekara to S Raina, Raina has attempted to play that one - but missed. 37/1
5.4 N Kulasekara to S Raina, Raina lets that bouncer go past his head. 37/1
5.3 N Kulasekara to S Raina, Raina has played that with the full face of the bat. 37/1
5.2 N Kulasekara to S Raina, Raina has punched the ball off the backfoot. 37/1
5.1 N Kulasekara to V Sehwag, Played through mid-wicket by Sehwag. One run added to the total. 37/1
Raina walks in little early than he would have expected. India need 237 runs more.
4.6 C Vaas to G Gambhir, OUT - Gambhir plays the Square-Cut. That is easy pickings for Dilshan at point. Short of length from Vaas and Gambhir had no intention to hit hard but could not keep it down. Jayawardena was dismissed in similar fashion too. India have lost their first wicket. 36/1
4.5 C Vaas to G Gambhir, Gambhir rocks onto the backfoot and punches the ball. 36/0
4.4 C Vaas to G Gambhir, Gambhir has played it through mid-wicket. 36/0
4.3 C Vaas to V Sehwag, Sehwag flicks it away with a wristy shot. One run added to the total. 36/0
4.2 C Vaas to V Sehwag, Played to the point region by Sehwag. 35/0
4.1 C Vaas to V Sehwag, Sehwag goes for the pull but misses it completely. 35/0
3.6 N Kulasekara to G Gambhir, Gambhir has attempted to put bat on ball - but fails. It was extremely close to his off stump. Gambhiur is lucky to survive. Byes signalled by Umpire Taufel. The batsmen have picked up a couple of runs. 35/0
3.5 N Kulasekara to V Sehwag, Played through mid-wicket by Sehwag. One run added to the total. 33/0
3.4 N Kulasekara to V Sehwag, Deliberately lofted over the slip region by Sehwag. It would have been risky though. A top edge but away from Sangakkara's reach. The ball races to the boundary. Umpire Taufel signals a boundary. 32/0
3.3 N Kulasekara to G Gambhir, Pushed to the cover region by Gambhir. One run conceded. 28/0
3.2 N Kulasekara to G Gambhir, Played to the point region by Gambhir. 27/0
3.1 N Kulasekara to G Gambhir, Gambhir has pushed it to the cover region. 27/0
Vaas concedes four boundaries in his second over.
2.6 C Vaas to V Sehwag, Sehwag goes outside off and pull it. It runs down the fine leg. He knew where the fine leg fielder was. The ball races to the boundary. Umpire Hill signals a boundary. 27/0
2.5 C Vaas to V Sehwag, Sehwag has hit the ball staright over Vaass head. Perfect posture and he doesn't move after hitting it. The ball races to the boundary. Umpire Hill signals a boundary. That's the third four of this over. 23/0
2.4 C Vaas to V Sehwag, Sehwag beautifully drives through the covers. The ball races to the boundary. Four runs has been signalled by Umpire Hill. 19/0
2.3 C Vaas to V Sehwag, Sehwag has stood up on his toes to play that one. 15/0
2.2 C Vaas to V Sehwag, Delicate glance by Sehwag through the fine leg region. The ball has crossed the ropes. Umpire Hill signals four runs. 15/0
2.1 C Vaas to V Sehwag, Sehwag defends it off the back foot. 11/0
1.6 N Kulasekara to G Gambhir, Gambhir has pushed it to the cover region. 11/0
1.5 N Kulasekara to V Sehwag, Driven through the leg side by Sehwag. One run added to the total. 11/0
1.4 N Kulasekara to V Sehwag, Sehwag drives through the leg side. Poor effort by Thushara to save runs for his team. Two runs conceded. 10/0
1.3 N Kulasekara to V Sehwag, Sehwag shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the backfoot. 8/0
1.2 N Kulasekara to V Sehwag, Defended off the back foot by Sehwag. 8/0
1.1 N Kulasekara to V Sehwag, Sehwag has lofted that over mid wicket. Two runs conceded. It does not matter if Sehwag is facing his first ball. 8/0
Nuwan Kulasekara will bowl from the other end.
0.6 C Vaas to G Gambhir, Driven through the off side by Gambhir. 6/0
0.5 C Vaas to G Gambhir, Left alone by Gambhir. 6/0
0.4 C Vaas to G Gambhir, Gambhir guides it to third man
0.3 C Vaas to V Sehwag, Sehwag guides it to third man. The batsmen have run through for a single. 2/0
0.2 C Vaas to G Gambhir, Gambhir defends it off the back foot. The batsmen have run through for a single. 1/0
0.1 C Vaas to G Gambhir, Gambhir fails to put bat on ball. Superb delivery by Vaas pitching on good length and shaping away. 0/0
The players are back on the field. India need 274 from 50 overs at 5.5 runs per over. Gambhir will take striake and Sehwag will partner him. Vaas will bowl with the new ball as always.
First Innings
Batting : Sri Lanka
Bowling :
India
It was an ambitious move by Dhoni to play with only four regular bowlers and bowl first after winning the toss. Ishant Sharma and co were given a task to restrict Lanka under or just around 300. The Indian bowlers started off well claiming the top order quickly and crippling the Islanders at 66-4. But the Matara Mauler with nerves of steel showed his class. Despite his partners deserting him, he rose to the ocassion and led a sensational counter attack which included 26 runs in an over of RP Singh. The left hander brought up his 6th Asia Cup century and 27th ODI ton to lead a brilliant fightback. Sharing a superb 100 run partnership with Dilshan, the duo challenged the Indians. However, Jayasuriya got out at a crucial time (35.3 overs) which dashed the Lankan hopes of scoring 300.
The Indian spinnersled by Pragyan Ojha bowled remarkably well today and brought the run rate down after the initial onslaught by Sri Lanka. Lankan skipper Jayawardena now will have to come up with smart strategy to restrict India from scoring 274on this flat wicket. Sri Lanka have never won the Asia Cup when its held outside Sri Lanka and today they need to come up with something special to stop this script from being repated.
49.5 I Pathan to M Muralidaran, OUT - Muralidaran has edged it. Easy catch for Dhoni behind the stumps. Umpire Taufel declares Muralidaran OUT. Sri Lanka have been bowled out. 273/10
49.4 I Pathan to N Kulasekara, Kulasekara has played it to the point region. One run conceded. 273/9
49.3 I Pathan to N Kulasekara, Kulasekara plays the Square-Cut. The ball has crossed the ropes. Four runs has been signalled by Umpire Taufel. 272/9
49.2 I Pathan to N Kulasekara, Driven through the off side by Kulasekara. The batsmen have picked up a couple of runs. 268/9
49.1 I Pathan to M Muralidaran, Muralidaran guides it to third man. One run conceded. 266/9
Irfan will bowl the last over.
48.6 RP Singh to M Muralidaran, Muralidaran guides it to third man. One run conceded. 265/9
48.5 RP Singh to A Mendis, OUT - Bowled him! Mendis's middle stump has just gone for a walk. Sri Lanka have lost their ninth wicket. 264/9
48.4 RP Singh to A Mendis, Edged by Mendis. The ball has crossed the ropes. Four runs has been signalled by Umpire Hill. 264/8
Useful runs for Lanka here.
48.3 RP Singh to A Mendis, Mendis has edged the ball. The ball races to the boundary. Umpire Hill signals four runs. 260/8
48.2 RP Singh to A Mendis, Played to the point region by Mendis. 256/8
Ajantha Mendis is the new batsman.
48.1 RP Singh to T Thushara, OUT - That's struck Thushara on his back pad. The fielding side are asking the question. Umpire Hill raises the dreaded finger. Sri Lanka have lost their eighth wicket. 256/8
47.6 I Pathan to T Thushara, Thushara drives through the leg side. One run conceded. 256/7
47.5 I Pathan to N Kulasekara, Played through mid-wicket by Kulasekara. The batsmen have run through for a single. 255/7
47.4 I Pathan to N Kulasekara, Kulasekara has lofted that over mid off. The ball has crossed the ropes. Four runs has been signalled by Umpire Taufel. 254/7
47.3 I Pathan to T Thushara, Thushara plays the pull-shot. The batsmen have run through for a single. 250/7
47.2 I Pathan to T Thushara, Thushara goes for the hook but misses it completely. 249/7
47.1 I Pathan to N Kulasekara, Driven through the leg side by Kulasekara. goes for a direct hit but misses the stumps. 249/7
46.6 RP Singh to N Kulasekara, Kulasekara has flicked the ball off his pads. One run conceded. 248/7
46.5 RP Singh to N Kulasekara, Kulasekara tries to pull that one but misses. 247/7
46.4 RP Singh to N Kulasekara, Played to the point region by Kulasekara. Two runs added to the total. 247/7
46.3 RP Singh to T Thushara, Played through mid-wicket by Thushara. One run added to the total. 245/7
46.2 RP Singh to N Kulasekara, Kulasekara has played it to the point region. One run added to the total. 244/7
46.1 RP Singh to T Thushara, Driven through the leg side by Thushara. One run added to the total. 243/7
45.6 I Sharma to T Thushara, Thushara has nudged the ball fine down the leg side. One run added to the total. 242/7
45.5 I Sharma to N Kulasekara, Kulasekara has stood up on his toes to play that one. One run added to the total. 241/7
45.4 I Sharma to N Kulasekara, Kulasekara drives the ball straight down the ground. The ball races to the boundary. Umpire Taufel signals a boundary. 240/7
45.3 I Sharma to N Kulasekara, Kulasekara has played it to the point region. 236/7
45.2 I Sharma to N Kulasekara, Kulasekara has played that with the full face of the bat. 236/7
Ishant Sharma is brought back into the attack to bowl his final over.
45.1 I Sharma to N Kulasekara, Defended off the front foot by Kulasekara. 236/7
Thilan Thushara makes a late entry.
44.6 RP Singh to T Thushara, Thushara defends it off the back foot. 236/7
44.5 RP Singh to C Vaas, OUT - The off stump has been uprooted by Singh. RP Singh clean bowls Vaas here. Sri Lanka have lost their seventh wicket. 236/7
44.4 RP Singh to C Vaas, Played through mid-wicket by Vaas. 236/6
44.3 RP Singh to C Vaas, Vaas defends it off the back foot. 236/6
44.2 RP Singh to N Kulasekara, Kulasekara has played it to the point region. One run added to the total. 236/6
44.1 RP Singh to N Kulasekara, Played to the point region by Kulasekara. 235/6
44.1 RP Singh to N Kulasekara, The ball is way wide on the leg side but Kulasekara still goes after it Umpire Hill signals a wide. 235/6
RP Singh replaces Ishant Sharma in the attack.
43.6 I Pathan to C Vaas, Vaas has just lofted it over mid off. Two runs added to the total. 234/6
43.5 I Pathan to N Kulasekara, Kulasekara appears to have been struck on the thigh-pad. Leg byes given by Umpire Taufel. One run conceded. 232/6
43.4 I Pathan to N Kulasekara, Bouncer! Kulasekara does well to evade it. 231/6
43.3 I Pathan to C Vaas, Vaas has flicked the ball off his pads. One run conceded. 231/6
43.2 I Pathan to C Vaas, Driven through the off side by Vaas. 230/6
43.1 I Pathan to C Vaas, Defended off the front foot by Vaas. 230/6
42.6 I Sharma to C Vaas, Vaas has played it to the point region. Good running between the wickets to pick up three runs. 230/6
42.5 I Sharma to N Kulasekara, Defended off the back foot by Kulasekara. One run conceded. 227/6
42.4 I Sharma to N Kulasekara, Kulasekara has attempted to play that one - but missed. 226/6
42.3 I Sharma to N Kulasekara, Punched off the backfoot by Kulasekara. 226/6
42.2 I Sharma to C Vaas, Vaas drives through the covers. One run conceded. 226/6
42.1 I Sharma to C Vaas, Vaas defends it off the back foot. 225/6
41.6 I Pathan to N Kulasekara, Kulasekara has attempted to play that one - but missed. 225/6
41.5 I Pathan to C Vaas, Played to the point region by Vaas. The batsmen have run through for a single. 225/6
41.4 I Pathan to C Vaas, Played through mid-wicket by Vaas. 224/6
Vaas now has scored 2000 runs in ODIs.
41.3 I Pathan to N Kulasekara, Played to the point region by Kulasekara. One run added to the total. 224/6
41.2 I Pathan to C Vaas, Vaas has punched the ball off the backfoot. The batsmen have run through for a single. 223/6
41.1 I Pathan to N Kulasekara, Played to the point region by Kulasekara. One run conceded. 222/6
Irfan Pathan swaps his end.
40.6 I Sharma to C Vaas, Vaas defends it off the back foot. 221/6
40.5 I Sharma to C Vaas, Defended off the back foot by Vaas. 221/6
40.4 I Sharma to C Vaas, Vaas has played the square drive. The ball races to the boundary. Umpire Hill signals a boundary. 221/6
40.3 I Sharma to C Vaas, Defended off the back foot by Vaas. 217/6
40.2 I Sharma to N Kulasekara, Kulasekara has punched the ball off the backfoot. The batsmen have run through for a single. 217/6
40.1 I Sharma to N Kulasekara, Kulasekara fails to put bat on ball. 216/6
39.6 V Sehwag to C Vaas, Vaas has been hit on the pads as he tried to sweep that one. 216/6
39.5 V Sehwag to N Kulasekara, Kulasekara has flicked the ball off his pads. One run conceded. 216/6
39.4 V Sehwag to C Vaas, Vaas plays a sweep shot. One run added to the total. 215/6
39.3 V Sehwag to C Vaas, Vaas has played that off the front foot and into the ground. 214/6
39.2 V Sehwag to C Vaas, Vaas has played it to the point region. 214/6
39.1 V Sehwag to N Kulasekara, Driven through the leg side by Kulasekara. The batsmen have run through for a single. 214/6
38.6 I Pathan to C Vaas, Vaas shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the backfoot. 213/6
Nuwan Kulasekara is the new batsman in for Sri Lanka as Dilshan loses his wicket. India will now look to claw their way back into the game.
38.5 I Pathan to T Dilshan, OUT - Dilshan has top edged that one. It's high in the air and taken by Dhoni. Sri Lanka have lost their sixth wicket. 213/6
38.4 I Pathan to C Vaas, Punched off the backfoot by Vaas. One run added to the total. 213/5
38.3 I Pathan to T Dilshan, Played to the point region by Dilshan. The batsmen have run through for a single. 212/5
38.2 I Pathan to T Dilshan, Dilshan has flicked the ball off his pads. Two runs conceded. 211/5
38.1 I Pathan to T Dilshan, Played through mid-wicket by Dilshan. Two runs added to the total. 209/5
Irfan Pathan is introduced back into the attack.
37.6 V Sehwag to T Dilshan, Dilshan has pushed it to the cover region. One run conceded. 207/5
37.5 V Sehwag to T Dilshan, Defended off the front foot by Dilshan. 206/5
37.4 V Sehwag to C Vaas, Played through mid-wicket by Vaas. One run added to the total. 206/5
37.3 V Sehwag to C Vaas, Defended off the front foot by Vaas. 205/5
37.2 V Sehwag to C Vaas, Vaas drives through the leg side. 205/5
37.1 V Sehwag to C Vaas, Vaas has played that with the full face of the bat. 205/5
36.6 P Ojha to C Vaas, Vaas has played it through mid-wicket. The batsmen have run through for a single. 205/5
Dilshan brings up his 14th ODI fifty at a time where his team needed him at the crase the most.
36.5 P Ojha to C Vaas, Vaas works it down the leg side. 204/5
36.4 P Ojha to T Dilshan, Dilshan has played it through mid-wicket. The batsmen have run through for a single. 204/5
36.3 P Ojha to C Vaas, Played through mid-wicket by Vaas. One run conceded. 203/5
36.2 P Ojha to T Dilshan, Punched off the backfoot by Dilshan. The batsmen have run through for a single. 202/5
36.1 P Ojha to T Dilshan, Punched off the backfoot by Dilshan. The batsmen have picked up a couple of runs. 201/5
35.6 V Sehwag to C Vaas, Vaas has played that with the full face of the bat. 199/5
35.5 V Sehwag to T Dilshan, Dilshan plays a sweep shot. One run added to the total. 199/5
35.4 V Sehwag to C Vaas, Driven through the off side by Vaas. One run added to the total. 198/5
Chaminda Vaas is the new batsman in for Sri Lanka.
Jayasuriya perishes after a mammoth 125.
35.3 V Sehwag to S Jayasuriya, OUT - Jayasuriya plays the slog sweep. It's been taken at the boundary by Sharma. Sri Lanka have lost their fifth wicket as the danger-man heads back to the pavillion. 197/5
35.2 V Sehwag to T Dilshan, Driven through the off side by Dilshan. One run added to the total. 197/4
35.1 V Sehwag to T Dilshan, Dilshan rocks onto the backfoot and punches the ball. 196/4
34.6 P Ojha to T Dilshan, Driven through the leg side by Dilshan. One run added to the total. 196/4
34.5 P Ojha to S Jayasuriya, Jayasuriya plays a sweep shot. One run added to the total. 195/4
34.4 P Ojha to S Jayasuriya, Jayasuriya plays a sweep shot. 194/4
34.3 P Ojha to T Dilshan, Driven through the off side by Dilshan. The batsmen have run through for a single. 194/4
34.2 P Ojha to T Dilshan, Dilshan has played it to the point region. 193/4
34.1 P Ojha to S Jayasuriya, Jayasuriya has flicked the ball off his pads. One run conceded. 193/4
33.6 V Sehwag to T Dilshan, Dilshan works it down the leg side. 192/4
33.5 V Sehwag to T Dilshan, Dilshan has played that off the front foot and into the ground. 192/4
33.4 V Sehwag to S Jayasuriya, Jayasuriya has flicked the ball off his pads. One run conceded. 192/4
33.3 V Sehwag to S Jayasuriya, Jayasuriya rocks onto the backfoot and punches the ball. 191/4
33.2 V Sehwag to T Dilshan, Played to the point region by Dilshan. One run added to the total. 191/4
33.1 V Sehwag to T Dilshan, Defended off the front foot by Dilshan. 190/4
Sehwag comes back into the attack as he replaces Rohit Sharma.
32.6 P Ojha to S Jayasuriya, Punched off the backfoot by Jayasuriya. The batsmen have picked up a couple of runs. 190/4
32.5 P Ojha to S Jayasuriya, Jayasuriya has flicked the ball off his pads. 188/4
32.4 P Ojha to T Dilshan, Driven through the off side by Dilshan. One run added to the total. 188/4
32.3 P Ojha to S Jayasuriya, Punched off the backfoot by Jayasuriya. One run added to the total. 187/4
32.2 P Ojha to S Jayasuriya, Defended off the back foot by Jayasuriya. 186/4
32.1 P Ojha to T Dilshan, Dilshan has punched the ball off the backfoot. One run conceded. 186/4
31.6 R Sharma to S Jayasuriya, Jayasuriya has been hit on the pads as he tried to sweep that one. 185/4
31.5 R Sharma to S Jayasuriya, Jayasuriya has punched the ball off the backfoot. Two runs added to the total. 185/4
31.4 R Sharma to S Jayasuriya, Jayasuriya has played that with the full face of the bat. 183/4
31.3 R Sharma to T Dilshan, Played through mid-wicket by Dilshan. The batsmen have run through for a single. 183/4
31.2 R Sharma to S Jayasuriya, Jayasuriya appears to have been struck on the thigh-pad. Leg byes signalled by Umpire Taufel One run conceded. 182/4
31.1 R Sharma to S Jayasuriya, Played to the point region by Jayasuriya. 181/4
30.6 P Ojha to T Dilshan, Punched off the backfoot by Dilshan. 181/4
30.5 P Ojha to T Dilshan, Defended off the front foot by Dilshan. 181/4
30.4 P Ojha to T Dilshan, Dilshan has played that with the full face of the bat. 181/4
30.3 P Ojha to T Dilshan, Dilshan has played that off the front foot and into the ground. 181/4
30.2 P Ojha to T Dilshan, Pushe