03:54 GMT: Start of play for the day | |||
Hello and welcome to the 2nd Test of this wonderful series which Sri Lanka are 1-0 up, Pakistan showed a poor form in the T20s, ODIs and even the 1st Test, they were badly missing Misbah-ul-Haq last time, luckily he will be playing today. Here's the toss | |||
Sri Lanka won the toss and will bowl | |||
Pitch Report: The pitch is much harder then the Galle pitch, it has a lot of dead dry grass, absolutely no cracks, the best days to bat are the 2nd and 3rd | |||
The winning percentage on this ground is 65% but the last 4 games out of 6 have been drawn | |||
Sri Lanka XI: Tharanga Paranavitana, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Jumara Sangakkara, Mahela Jayawardene*, Thilan Samaraweera, Angelo Mathews, Prasanna Jayawardene+, Suraj Randiv (Kaluhalamulla), Rangana Herath, Nuwan Kulasekara, Nuwan Pradeep Fernando | |||
Pakistan XI: Mohammad Hafeez, Taufeeq Umar, Azhar Ali, Younis Khan, Misbah-ul-Haq*, Asad Shafiq, Adnan Akmal+, Abdur Rehman, Saeen Ajmal, Aizaz Cheema, Junaid Khan | |||
04:31 GMT: Start of session's play | |||
© PCB © CricketArchive | Mohammad Hafeez and Taufeeq Umar to open the batting | ||
04:33 GMT: Start of innings | |||
KMDN Kulasekara comes on to bowl | |||
0 | b1 | 0 | Kulasekara to Mohammad Hafeez good length ball outside off, turning in, shoulders arms at it |
0 | b2 | 0 | on length outside off, left alone |
0 | b3 | 0 | length ball outside off, turning in, defends it to square leg |
0 | b4 | 0 | good in length outside off, turning in, defends it to point |
0 | b5 | 0 | full ball outside off, in swinging, defends it to square leg |
0 | b6 | 1 | good in length outside off, turning in, turns it to square leg |
End of over 1: | (1 run scored) Pakistan 1-0 (Mohammad Hafeez 1*, 6 balls, Taufeeq Umar 0*, 0 balls) | ||
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Over | Ball | Runs | |
AD Mathews comes on to bowl | |||
1 | b1 | 0 | Mathews to Mohammad Hafeez full ball outside off, in swinging, left alone |
1 | b2 | 0 | full length ball outside off, left alone |
1 | b3 | 0 | good length ball outside off, turning in, left alone |
1 | b4 | 1 | good in length outside off, turning in, drives it to mid on for a single |
1 | b5 | 0 | Mathews to Taufeeq Umar length ball outside off, turning away to off, left alone |
1 | b6 | 1 | good length ball outside leg, turning in, flicks it to fine leg for a single |
End of over 2: | (2 runs scored) Pakistan 3-0 (Mohammad Hafeez 2*, 10 balls, Taufeeq Umar 1*, 2 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
2 | b1 | 0 | Kulasekara to Taufeeq Umar good length ball on middle stump, turning away to off, shoulders arms at it |
2 | b2 | 0 | length ball outside off, turning away to off, left alone |
2 | b3 | 2 | fuller in length outside off, drives it to extra cover for two runs |
2 | b4 | 0 | good length ball outside leg, turning in, turns it to square leg |
2 | b5 | 4 | Beauty! full length ball outside off, drives it to deep extra cover for a beautiful boundary |
2 | b6 | 0 | short of a good length on middle stump, turning away to off, tries to defend it but misses, thre ball goes to the keeper. There was a sound when the ball wen't past the bat |
End of over 3: | (6 runs scored) Pakistan 9-0 (Mohammad Hafeez 2*, 10 balls, Taufeeq Umar 7*, 8 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
3 | b1 | 0 | Mathews to Mohammad Hafeez fuller in length outside off, defends it to point |
3 | b2 | 1 | full length ball outside off, turning away to off, drives it to point for a single |
3 | b3 | 0 | Mathews to Taufeeq Umar fuller in length outside off, drives it to mid off |
3 | b4 | 1 | fuller in length outside off, in swinging, turns it to square leg for a single |
3 | b5 | 0 | Mathews to Mohammad Hafeez good length ball outside off, left alone |
3 | b6 | 0 | full length ball outside off, defends it to point |
End of over 4: | (2 runs scored) Pakistan 11-0 (Mohammad Hafeez 3*, 14 balls, Taufeeq Umar 8*, 10 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
4 | b1 | 0 | Kulasekara to Taufeeq Umar short in length outside off, tries to cut it but misses |
4 | b2 | 0 | on length outside off, defends it to point |
4 | b3 | 0 | short of a good length on middle stump, turning away to off, defends it to point |
4 | b4 | 0 | short length ball outside off, left alone |
4 | b5 | 0 | short in length outside off, turning in, tries to defend it but misses |
4 | b6 | 2 | on length on middle stump, turning away to leg, turns it to fine leg for two runs |
End of over 5: | (2 runs scored) Pakistan 13-0 (Mohammad Hafeez 3*, 14 balls, Taufeeq Umar 10*, 16 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
ANPR Fernando comes on to bowl | |||
5 | b1 | 0 | Fernando to Mohammad Hafeez on length outside off, turning away to off, left alone |
5 | b2 | 0 | full length ball outside off, out swinging to off, tries to defend it but misses |
5 | b3 | 0 | good length ball outside off, cuts it to point |
5 | b4 | 0 | length ball outside off, shoulders arms at it |
5 | b5 | 0 | on length outside off, left alone |
5 | b6 | 0 | short of a good length outside off, turning away to off, shoulders arms at it |
End of over 6: | (0 runs scored) Pakistan 13-0 (Mohammad Hafeez 3*, 20 balls, Taufeeq Umar 10*, 16 balls) | ||
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Over | Ball | Runs | |
6 | b1 | 0 | Kulasekara to Taufeeq Umar fuller in length outside off, in swinging, drives it to mid off |
6 | b2 | 4 | Lovely! on length outside off, turning in, turns it to deep mid-wicket for a lovely boundary |
6 | b3 | 0 | good length ball outside off, turning in, defends it back to the bowler |
6 | b4 | 1 | yorker outside off, tries to drive it, gets an edge to deep square leg for a single |
6 | b5 | 0 | Kulasekara to Mohammad Hafeez good length ball outside off, turning in, defends it back to the bowler |
6 | b6 | 0 | good in length outside off, turning in, shoulders arms at it |
End of over 7: | (5 runs scored) Pakistan 18-0 (Mohammad Hafeez 3*, 22 balls, Taufeeq Umar 15*, 20 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
7 | b1 | 0 | Fernando to Taufeeq Umar full length ball on middle stump, turnintg away to off, drives it to mid off |
7 | b2 | 0 | length ball outside leg, turning in, defends it back to the bowler |
7 | b3 | 4 | Brilliant! full ball outside off, drives it to long-off for a brilliant boundary |
7 | b4 | 0 | yorker outside off, drives it back to the bowler |
7 | b5 | 4 | Four More! full length ball outside off, drivres it to long-off for another boundary |
7 | b6 | 0 | on length on middle stump, turning away to off, shoulders arms at it |
End of over 8: | (8 runs scored) Pakistan 26-0 (Mohammad Hafeez 3*, 22 balls, Taufeeq Umar 23*, 26 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
8 | b1 | 0 | Kulasekara to Mohammad Hafeez fuller in length outside off, in swinging, defends it to point |
8 | b2 | 0 | short of a good length outside off, turning in, defends it to point |
8 | b3 | 0 | good in length outside off, turning in, defends it back to the bowler |
8 | b4 | 0 | on length outside off, in swinging, tries to turn it but misses, the ball hits his pad |
8 | b5 | 3 | on length outside off, turning away to off, drives it to deep extra cover for three runs |
8 | b6 | 0 | Kulasekara to Taufeeq Umar on length outside off, left alone |
End of over 9: | (3 runs scored) Pakistan 29-0 (Mohammad Hafeez 6*, 27 balls, Taufeeq Umar 23*, 27 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
9 | b1 | 0 | Fernando to Mohammad Hafeez good length ball outside off, turning in, defends it back to the bowler |
9 | b2 | 0 | good in length outside off, turning in, tries to defend it, gets an edge to third slip, mathews tries to take it but misses as it didn't carry |
9 | b3 | 0 | good length ball outside off, turning in, defends it to mid on |
9 | b4 | 0 | short in length outside off, turning away to off, shoulders arms at it |
9 | b5 | 0 | good in length outside off, turning in, turns it to square leg |
9 | b6 | 0 | |
End of over 10: | (0 runs scored) Pakistan 29-0 (Mohammad Hafeez 6*, 33 balls, Taufeeq Umar 23*, 27 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
10 | b1 | 0 | Kulasekara to Taufeeq Umar good length ball outside off, turning in, tries to turn it but misttomes, the ball hits his pad |
10 | b2 | 0 | good in length outside leg, turning in, tries to turn it but misses, the ball hits his pad, the bowler appeals, no says the umpire |
10 | b3 | 0 | length ball outside off, left alone |
10 | b4 | 0 | short in length outside leg, turning in, tries to cut it but misses |
10 | b5 | 0 | length ball outside leg, turning in, defends it back to the bowler |
10 | b6 | 2 | good length ball outside leg, turning in, turns it to square leg for a couple |
End of over 11: | (2 runs scored) Pakistan 31-0 (Mohammad Hafeez 6*, 33 balls, Taufeeq Umar 25*, 33 balls) | ||
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Over | Ball | Runs | |
11 | b1 | 4 | Fernando to Mohammad Hafeez Glorious! full ball outside off, in swinging, drives it to long-off for a glorious boundary |
11 | b2 | 0 | short ball outside off, turning in, turns it to square leg |
11 | b3 | 0 | good length ball outside off, turning in, turns it to square leg |
11 | b4 | 0 | Bouncer outside off, turning in, ducks |
11 | b5 | 0 | short in length outside off, turning in, defends it to mid on |
11 | b6 | 0 | full ball on middle stump, drives it to mid on |
End of over 12: | (4 runs scored) Pakistan 35-0 (Mohammad Hafeez 10*, 39 balls, Taufeeq Umar 25*, 33 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
HKSR Kaluhalamulla comes on to bowl | |||
12 | b1 | 0 | Kaluhalamulla to Taufeeq Umar down the legside |
12 | b2 | 0 | length ball on middle stump, defends it to short leg |
12 | b3 | 0 | fuller in length outside leg, turns it to short leg |
12 | b4 | 0 | short length ball on middle stump, defends it back to the bowler |
12 | b5 | 1 | down the legside, turns it to fine leg for a single |
12 | b6 | 0 | Kaluhalamulla to Mohammad Hafeez full ball outside off, drives it to extra cover |
End of over 13: | (1 run scored) Pakistan 36-0 (Mohammad Hafeez 10*, 40 balls, Taufeeq Umar 26*, 38 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
13 | b1 | 1 | Fernando to Taufeeq Umar good length ball outside leg, turning in, turns it to square leg for a single |
13 | b2 | 1 | Fernando to Mohammad Hafeez short in length outside off, turning in, guides it to point for a single |
13 | b3 | 0 | Fernando to Taufeeq Umar on lenth outside leg, turning in, defends it to point |
13 | b4 | 1 | good length ball outside off, turning in, turns it to square leg for a single |
13 | b5 | 0 | Fernando to Mohammad Hafeez full ball outside off, defends it back to the bowler |
13 | b6 | 0 | on length outside off, defends it to point |
End of over 14: | (3 runs scored) Pakistan 39-0 (Mohammad Hafeez 11*, 43 balls, Taufeeq Umar 28*, 41 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
05:36 GMT: Drinks interval | |||
05:37 GMT: Play resumes | |||
14 | b1 | 0 | Kaluhalamulla to Taufeeq Umar good in length outside off, turning in, defends it back to the bowler |
14 | b2 | 0 | length ball outside off, turning in, defends it to point |
14 | b3 | 0 | short ball outside off, left alone |
14 | b4 | 4 | Excellent! short ball outside off, guides it to third man for an excellent boundary |
14 | b5 | 0 | good length ball outside off, turning away to off, defends it back to the bowler |
14 | b6 | 1 | fuller in length outside off, drives it to mid off for a single |
End of over 15: | (5 runs scored) Pakistan 44-0 (Mohammad Hafeez 11*, 43 balls, Taufeeq Umar 33*, 47 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
15 | b1 | 0 | Fernando to Taufeeq Umar short of a good length outside off, turning in, left alone |
15 | b2 | 0 | Bouncer outside leg, turning in, ducks |
15 | b3 | 0 | full ball outside off, drives it to short mid off |
15 | b4 | 0 | fuller in length outside off, drives it to short mid off |
15 | b5 | 0 | Bouncer outside leg, turning in, ducks |
15 | b6 | 0 | good in length on middle stump, turning away to off, defends it to point |
End of over 16: | (0 runs scored) Pakistan 44-0 (Mohammad Hafeez 11*, 43 balls, Taufeeq Umar 33*, 53 balls) | ||
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Over | Ball | Runs | |
16 | b1 | 0 | Kaluhalamulla to Mohammad Hafeez good length ball outside off, turning in, defends it back to the bowler |
16 | b2 | 0 | |
16 | b3 | 1 | fuller in length on middle stump, turns it to deep square leg for a single |
16 | b4 | 4 | Kaluhalamulla to Taufeeq Umar Poor Delivery! down the legside, turns it to fine leg for four |
16 | b5 | 0 | short ball outside off, tries to cut it but misses |
16 | b6 | 1 | fuller in length on middle stump, turns it to deep square leg for a single |
CricketArchive Oracles say that the Pakistan 50 took 16.6 overs | |||
CricketArchive Oracles say that the partnership of 50 (Mohammad Hafeez 12, Taufeeq Umar 38) took 102 balls | |||
End of over 17: | (6 runs scored) Pakistan 50-0 (Mohammad Hafeez 12*, 46 balls, Taufeeq Umar 38*, 56 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
AD Mathews comes on to bowl | |||
17 | b1 | 4 | Mathews to Taufeeq Umar Smashed! short length ball on middle stump, turning away to off, cuts it to deep point for a cracking boundary |
17 | b2 | 0 | good length ball outside leg, turning in, defends it back to the bowler |
17 | b3 | 0 | fuller in length outside off, defends it back to the bowler |
17 | b4 | 0 | length ball outside leg, turning in, left alone |
17 | b5 | 4 | Thrashed! short of a good length outside off, cuts it through the gap to deep backward point for a cracking boundary |
CricketArchive Oracles say that Taufeeq Umar has made 8500 runs in first-class matches | |||
Sanath Jayasuriya happy birthday | |||
17 | b6 | 4 | Fifty! good length ball outside off, cuts it to deep point for another boundary to bring up his fifty |
CricketArchive Oracles say that Taufeeq Umar has made 50 in 62 balls with 9 fours | |||
End of over 18: | (12 runs scored) Pakistan 62-0 (Mohammad Hafeez 12*, 46 balls, Taufeeq Umar 50*, 62 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
18 | b1 | 1lb | Kaluhalamulla to Mohammad Hafeez tossed up on middle stump, turns ikt to square leg for a single |
18 | b2 | 4 | Kaluhalamulla to Taufeeq Umar Lucky! fuller in length outside off, tries to defend it, gets an edge to third man for four |
18 | b3 | 0 | good in length outside off, turning away to off, defends it back to the bowler |
18 | b4 | 2 | good length ball outside off, turning in, turns it to square leg for two runs |
18 | b5 | 0 | fuller in length outside off, defends it to point |
18 | b6 | 0 | on length outside off, turning away to off, left alone |
End of over 19: | (7 runs scored) Pakistan 69-0 (Mohammad Hafeez 12*, 47 balls, Taufeeq Umar 56*, 67 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
19 | b1 | 0 | Mathews to Mohammad Hafeez fuller in length outside off, turning in, tries to defend it but misses |
19 | b2 | 0 | full ball outside off, defends it back to the bowler |
19 | b3 | 0 | good length ball outside off, drives it to mid off |
19 | b4 | 0 | full length ball outside off, defends it to mid off |
19 | b5 | 0 | |
19 | b6 | 0 | |
End of over 20: | (0 runs scored) Pakistan 69-0 (Mohammad Hafeez 12*, 53 balls, Taufeeq Umar 56*, 67 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
20 | b1 | 0 | Kaluhalamulla to Taufeeq Umar full ball outside off, defends |
20 | b2 | 0 | short ball outside off, turning in, turns it to short leg |
20 | b3 | 4 | Pulled! good in length outside off, turning in, pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a stunning boundary |
20 | b4 | 1 | short ball outside off, turning in, guides it to gully for a single |
20 | b5 | 0 | Kaluhalamulla to Mohammad Hafeez good length ball outside off, turning in, turns it to short leg |
20 | b6 | 0 | good in length outside off, turning in, turns it to square leg |
End of over 21: | (5 runs scored) Pakistan 74-0 (Mohammad Hafeez 12*, 55 balls, Taufeeq Umar 61*, 71 balls) | ||
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Over | Ball | Runs | |
21 | b1 | 4 | Mathews to Taufeeq Umar Excellent! fuller in length outside off, drives it to deep extra cover for an excellent boundary |
21 | b2 | 0 | good in length outside off, turning in, defends |
21 | b3 | 0 | Angelo Strikes! short of a good length outside off, turning in, tries to cut it, gets an edge, the ball goes to the keeper who takes it and celebrates. The ball was too close to cut |
Taufeeq Umar c HAPW Jayawardene b Mathews (65 runs, 74 balls, 12x4, 0x6) | |||
© Pakpassion.net | Azhar Ali comes in to bat | ||
21 | b4 | 0 | Mathews to Azhar Ali good length ball outside off, turning in, turns it to short leg |
21 | b5 | 0 | short in length outside off, shoulders arms at it |
21 | b6 | 0 | full length ball outside off, shoulders arms at it |
End of over 22: | (4 runs scored) Pakistan 78-1 (Mohammad Hafeez 12*, 55 balls, Azhar Ali 0*, 3 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
HMRKB Herath comes on to bowl | |||
22 | b1 | 0 | Herath to Mohammad Hafeez |
22 | b2 | 0 | |
22 | b3 | 0 | |
22 | b4 | 0 | |
22 | b5 | 0 | |
22 | b6 | 0 | |
End of over 23: | (0 runs scored) Pakistan 78-1 (Mohammad Hafeez 12*, 61 balls, Azhar Ali 0*, 3 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
23 | b1 | 4 | Mathews to Azhar Ali |
23 | b2 | 0 | |
23 | b3 | 2 | |
23 | b4 | 1 | |
23 | b5 | 0 | Mathews to Mohammad Hafeez |
23 | b6 | 1 | |
End of over 24: | (8 runs scored) Pakistan 86-1 (Mohammad Hafeez 13*, 63 balls, Azhar Ali 7*, 7 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
24 | b1 | 0 | Herath to Mohammad Hafeez |
24 | b2 | 0 | |
24 | b3 | 0 | |
24 | b4 | 0 | defends it to silly point |
24 | b5 | 1 | fuller in length outside off, drives it to extra cover for a single |
24 | b6 | 0 | Herath to Azhar Ali good length ball outside off, turning in, turns it to short leg |
End of over 25: | (1 run scored) Pakistan 87-1 (Mohammad Hafeez 14*, 68 balls, Azhar Ali 7*, 8 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
KMDN Kulasekara comes on to bowl | |||
25 | b1 | 0 | Kulasekara to Mohammad Hafeez defends it to point |
25 | b2 | 2 | turns it to fine leg |
25 | b3 | 3 | good in length outside off, turning in, drives it to long-on for three runs |
25 | b4 | 0 | Kulasekara to Azhar Ali good length ball outside off, turning in, defends it back to the bowler |
25 | b5 | 0 | short in length outside off, turning in, shoulders arms at it |
25 | b6 | 0 | Boouncer outside off, turning in, shoulders arms at it |
End of over 26: | (5 runs scored) Pakistan 92-1 (Mohammad Hafeez 19*, 71 balls, Azhar Ali 7*, 11 balls) | ||
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Over | Ball | Runs | |
26 | b1 | 1 | Herath to Mohammad Hafeez full ball outside off, comes forward and drives it to mid off for a single |
26 | b2 | 0 | Herath to Azhar Ali length ball outside off, turning in, defends it back to the bowler |
26 | b3 | 0 | good in length outside off, turning in, defends it to silly point |
26 | b4 | 0 | full ball outside off, defends it back to the bowler |
26 | b5 | 1 | fuller in length on middle stump, turns it to mid-wicket for a single |
26 | b6 | 0 | Herath to Mohammad Hafeez short in length outside off, turning in, defends it back to the bowler |
End of over 27: | (2 runs scored) Pakistan 94-1 (Mohammad Hafeez 20*, 73 balls, Azhar Ali 8*, 15 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
27 | b1 | 0 | Kulasekara to Azhar Ali Bouncer outside off, turning in, pulls it to mid-wicket |
27 | b2 | 0 | fuller in length outside off, defends it to point |
27 | b3 | 0 | Bouncer outside off, turning in, drives it to mid off |
27 | b4 | 0 | Bouncer outside off, shoulders arms at it |
27 | b5 | 0 | Bouncer outside off, turning in, ducks |
27 | b6 | 0 | fuller in length outside off, in swinging, turns it to mid-wicket |
End of over 28: | (0 runs scored) Pakistan 94-1 (Mohammad Hafeez 20*, 73 balls, Azhar Ali 8*, 21 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
Thats Lunch. This session belonged to Pakistan as they scored 94 runs and lost only one wicket, Sri Lanka will be looking to strike early in the afternoon session which is just 30 minutes away | |||
06:34 GMT: End of the session's play | |||
07:15 GMT: Start of session's play | |||
28 | b1 | 0 | Herath to Mohammad Hafeez driven back and he stops it with his foot |
28 | b2 | 0 | good length ball outside off, turning in, defends |
28 | b3 | 2 | on length on middle stump, sweeps it to deep square leg for two runs |
28 | b4 | 0 | defends it back to the bowler |
28 | b5 | 0 | short ball on middle stump, defends |
28 | b6 | 0 | good length ball outside off, turning in, defends |
End of over 29: | (2 runs scored) Pakistan 96-1 (Mohammad Hafeez 22*, 79 balls, Azhar Ali 8*, 21 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
29 | b1 | 0 | Kulasekara to Azhar Ali Bouncer outside off, cuts it to point |
29 | b2 | 0 | Bouncer outside off, turning away to off, left alone |
29 | b3 | 0 | short length ball outside off, turning away to off, tries to defend it but misses |
29 | b4 | 0 | |
29 | b5 | 0 | fuller in length outside off, defends it to point |
29 | b6 | 0 | fuller in length on middle stump, defends it back to the bowler |
End of over 30: | (0 runs scored) Pakistan 96-1 (Mohammad Hafeez 22*, 79 balls, Azhar Ali 8*, 27 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
30 | b1 | 4 | Herath to Mohammad Hafeez Classic! on length on middle stump, sweeps it to fine leg for a classic boundary |
CricketArchive Oracles say that the Pakistan 100 took 30.1 overs | |||
30 | b2 | 0 | tossed up outside off, turning in, defends it back to the bowler |
30 | b3 | 4 | Four More! fuller in length on middle stump, turning away to off, sweeps it to deep square leg for another boundary |
30 | b4 | 0 | length ball outside off, turning in, defends it to point |
30 | b5 | 3 | good length ball outside off, turning in, turns it to deep mid-wicket for three runs |
30 | b6 | 2 | Herath to Azhar Ali short in length outside off, cuts it to deep point for two runs |
End of over 31: | (13 runs scored) Pakistan 109-1 (Mohammad Hafeez 33*, 84 balls, Azhar Ali 10*, 28 balls) | ||
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Over | Ball | Runs | |
31 | b1 | 1 | Kulasekara to Mohammad Hafeez fuller in length outside off, drives it to mid off |
31 | b2 | 0 | Kulasekara to Azhar Ali short of a good length outside off, turning in, defends it to point |
31 | b3 | 2 | short in length outside off, turning in, pulls it to deep square leg for two runs |
31 | b4 | 0 | Bouncer outside off, turning in, ducks underneath it |
31 | b5 | 0 | fuller in length outside off, defends it to point |
31 | b6 | 0 | good length ball outside off, turning in, defends it to point |
End of over 32: | (3 runs scored) Pakistan 112-1 (Mohammad Hafeez 34*, 85 balls, Azhar Ali 12*, 33 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
32 | b1 | 0 | Herath to Mohammad Hafeez short in length outside off, left alone |
32 | b2 | 0 | fuller in length on middle stump, drives it back to the bowler |
32 | b3 | 0 | length ball outside off, turning in, defends it back to the bowler |
32 | b4 | 2 | down the legside, plays the paddle sweep to fine leg for two runs |
32 | b5 | 0 | fuller in length on middle stump, drives it back to the bowler |
32 | b6 | 1 | short ball outside off, cuts it to point |
End of over 33: | (3 runs scored) Pakistan 115-1 (Mohammad Hafeez 37*, 91 balls, Azhar Ali 12*, 33 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
33 | b1 | 0 | Kulasekara to Mohammad Hafeez yorker outside off, defends it to extra cover |
33 | b2 | 0 | |
33 | b3 | 0 | full ball on middle stump, defends |
33 | b4 | 0 | on length outside off, turning away to off, tries to defend it but misses |
33 | b5 | 0 | full ball outside off, defends it to point |
33 | b6 | 4 | Lucky! full length ball outside off, tries to defend it, gets an edge to third man for four |
End of over 34: | (4 runs scored) Pakistan 119-1 (Mohammad Hafeez 41*, 97 balls, Azhar Ali 12*, 33 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
34 | b1 | 1 | Herath to Azhar Ali fuller in length outside off, drives it to mid off |
34 | b2 | 0 | Herath to Mohammad Hafeez short ball outside off, cuts it to backward point |
34 | b3 | 0 | full length ball on middle stump, drives it to mid on |
34 | b4 | 0 | good length ball outside off, turning in, defends it to point |
34 | b5 | 5 | short ball outside off, cuts it to point for a single, the fielder over-throws the ball and makes it 5 |
34 | b6 | 0 | Herath to Azhar Ali full ball outside off, defends it to point |
End of over 35: | (6 runs scored) Pakistan 125-1 (Mohammad Hafeez 46*, 101 balls, Azhar Ali 13*, 35 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
35 | b1 | 4 | Kulasekara to Mohammad Hafeez Fifty! on length outside off, cuts it to deep point for a lovely boundary to bring up his fifty |
CricketArchive Oracles say that Mohammad Hafeez has made 50 in 102 balls with 5 fours | |||
CricketArchive Oracles say that the partnership of 50 (Mohammad Hafeez 38, Azhar Ali 13) took 82 balls | |||
35 | b2 | 0 | full ball outside off, defends it to extra cover |
35 | b3 | 0 | short ball outside off, turning in, defends it to mid off |
35 | b4 | 0 | short ball outside off, left alone |
35 | b5 | 0 | |
35 | b6 | 4 | Thrashed! on length outside off, carves it to backward point for a cracking boundary |
End of over 36: | (8 runs scored) Pakistan 133-1 (Mohammad Hafeez 54*, 107 balls, Azhar Ali 13*, 35 balls) | ||
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Over | Ball | Runs | |
36 | b1 | 0 | Herath to Azhar Ali good length ball outside off, turning in, defends it to mid off |
36 | b2 | 1 | full length ball outside leg, comes forward and drives it to mid on for a single |
36 | b3 | 4 | Herath to Mohammad Hafeez Four More! short length ball outside off, turning away to off, goes back and cuts it to deep point for another boundary |
36 | b4 | 0 | length ball on middle stump, turning away to off, defemds |
36 | b5 | 0 | full length ball outside off, defends it back to the bowler |
36 | b6 | 2 | good length ball outside off, turning in, turns it to fine leg for two runs |
End of over 37: | (7 runs scored) Pakistan 140-1 (Mohammad Hafeez 60*, 111 balls, Azhar Ali 14*, 37 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
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37 | b1 | 0 | Kaluhalamulla to Azhar Ali good in length outside off, turning in, drives it back to the bowler |
37 | b2 | 0 | length ball outside off, turning in, defends it back to the bowler |
37 | b3 | 0 | good in length outside off, turning in, turns it to square leg for a single |
37 | b4 | 0 | full ball outside off, turning in, comes forward and drives it back to the bowler |
37 | b5 | 0 | defends it to short leg |
37 | b6 | 1 | full ball on middle stump, turns it to mid-wicket for a single |
End of over 38: | (1 run scored) Pakistan 141-1 (Mohammad Hafeez 60*, 111 balls, Azhar Ali 15*, 43 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
38 | b1 | 0 | Herath to Azhar Ali good length ball outside off, turning in, defends it to mid off |
38 | b2 | 1 | short ball outside off, cuts it to deep point for a single |
38 | b3 | 0 | Herath to Mohammad Hafeez tossed up on middle stump, defends it back to the bowler |
38 | b4 | 1 | full length ball on middle stump, drivs it to mid-wicket for a single |
38 | b5 | 1 | Herath to Azhar Ali short ball outside off, drives it to deep point for a single |
38 | b6 | 4 | Herath to Mohammad Hafeez Boom! full ball outside off, comes forward and smashes it to long-off for a crushing boundary |
End of over 39: | (7 runs scored) Pakistan 148-1 (Mohammad Hafeez 65*, 114 balls, Azhar Ali 17*, 46 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
39 | b1 | 1 | Kaluhalamulla to Azhar Ali good length ball outside off, turning in, turns it to mid-wicket for a single |
39 | b2 | 0 | Kaluhalamulla to Mohammad Hafeez full ball on middle stump, defends it to short leg |
39 | b3 | 0 | good length ball outside off, turning in, defends it to mid on |
39 | b4 | 4 | Very Fortunate! on length outside off, comes forward and picks it to long-on, Nuwan Kulasekara comes running, dives forward and drops it |
CricketArchive Oracles say that the Pakistan 150 took 39.4 overs | |||
39 | b5 | 0 | good length ball outside off, turning in, defends it back to the bowler |
39 | b6 | 0 | fuller in length outside off, defends it back to the bowler |
End of over 40: | (5 runs scored) Pakistan 153-1 (Mohammad Hafeez 69*, 119 balls, Azhar Ali 18*, 47 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
40 | b1 | 0 | Herath to Azhar Ali good length ball outside off, turning in, defends it to mid off |
40 | b2 | 1 | fuller in length outside leg, sweeps it to fine leg for a single |
40 | b3 | 0 | Herath to Mohammad Hafeez length ball outside off, turning away to off, defends it back to the bowler |
40 | b4 | 0 | good length ball outside off, turning in, turns it to square leg |
40 | b5 | 0 | short length ball outside off, cuts it to point |
40 | b6 | 0 | good length ball outside off, turning in, defends it back to the bowler |
End of over 41: | (1 run scored) Pakistan 154-1 (Mohammad Hafeez 69*, 123 balls, Azhar Ali 19*, 49 balls) | ||
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Over | Ball | Runs | |
41 | b1 | 1 | Kaluhalamulla to Azhar Ali full length ball outside leg, tur s it to square leg for a single |
41 | b2 | 2 | Kaluhalamulla to Mohammad Hafeez short ball outside off, cuts it to third man for two runs |
41 | b3 | 1 | good in length outside off, turning in, turns it to deep square leg for a single |
41 | b4 | 0 | Kaluhalamulla to Azhar Ali good length ball outside off, turning in, defends it back to the bowler |
41 | b5 | 0 | full ball outside off, defends it back to the bowler |
41 | b6 | 1 | short in length outside off, turning in, turns it to square leg for a single |
End of over 42: | (5 runs scored) Pakistan 159-1 (Mohammad Hafeez 72*, 125 balls, Azhar Ali 21*, 53 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
42 | b1 | 0 | Herath to Azhar Ali length ball outside off, defends |
42 | b2 | 1 | fuller in length outside off, drives it to deep point for a single |
42 | b3 | 0 | Herath to Mohammad Hafeez good length ball outside off, turning in, turns it to short leg |
42 | b4 | 1 | full ball on middle stump, drives it to deep mid on for a single |
42 | b5 | 0 | Herath to Azhar Ali full length ball outside off, defends it to point |
42 | b6 | 0 | short ball outside off, defends it to point |
End of over 43: | (2 runs scored) Pakistan 161-1 (Mohammad Hafeez 73*, 127 balls, Azhar Ali 22*, 57 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
43 | b1 | 0 | Kaluhalamulla to Mohammad Hafeez full ball on middle stump, turns it to square leg |
43 | b2 | 1 | full ball on middle stump, sweeps it to deep backward square leg for a single |
43 | b3 | 1 | Kaluhalamulla to Azhar Ali short ball outside off, turning in, turns it to square leg for a single |
43 | b4 | 0 | Kaluhalamulla to Mohammad Hafeez fuller in length outside off, defends it back to the bowler |
43 | b5 | 1 | full ball outside off, drives it to mid off for a single |
43 | b6 | 0 | Kaluhalamulla to Azhar Ali good length ball outside off, turning in, turns it to square leg |
End of over 44: | (3 runs scored) Pakistan 164-1 (Mohammad Hafeez 75*, 131 balls, Azhar Ali 23*, 59 balls) | ||
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44 | b1 | 0 | Herath to Mohammad Hafeez fuller in length on middle stump, defends it back to the bowler |
44 | b2 | 2 | short ball outside off, turning in, turns it to deep mid-wicket for two runs |
44 | b3 | 1 | short ball outside off, cuts it to deep point for a single |
44 | b4 | 1 | Herath to Azhar Ali short ball outside off, drives it to deep point for a single |
44 | b5 | 0 | Herath to Mohammad Hafeez good in length outside off, cuts it to point |
44 | b6 | 1 | full length ball outside off, guides it to point for a single |
End of over 45: | (5 runs scored) Pakistan 169-1 (Mohammad Hafeez 79*, 136 balls, Azhar Ali 24*, 60 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
45 | b1 | 1 | Kaluhalamulla to Mohammad Hafeez good length ball outside off, turning in, turns it to fine leg for a single |
45 | b2 | 1 | Kaluhalamulla to Azhar Ali good in length outside off, turning in, drives it to mid on for a single |
45 | b3 | 0 | Kaluhalamulla to Mohammad Hafeez length ball outside off, turning in, defends it back to the bowler |
45 | b4 | 0 | good length ball outside off, turning in, defends it back to the bowler |
45 | b5 | 0 | good in length outside off, turning in, turns it to square leg |
45 | b6 | 0 | full length ball outside off, defends it back to the bowler |
End of over 46: | (2 runs scored) Pakistan 171-1 (Mohammad Hafeez 80*, 141 balls, Azhar Ali 25*, 61 balls) | ||
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Over | Ball | Runs | |
ANPR Fernando comes on to bowl | |||
46 | b1 | 0 | Fernando to Azhar Ali |
46 | b2 | 0 | |
46 | b3 | 0 | |
46 | b4 | 0 | |
46 | b5 | 1 | |
46 | b6 | 4 | Fernando to Mohammad Hafeez |
End of over 47: | (5 runs scored) Pakistan 176-1 (Mohammad Hafeez 84*, 142 balls, Azhar Ali 26*, 66 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
47 | b1 | 0 | Kaluhalamulla to Azhar Ali |
47 | b2 | 1 | |
47 | b3 | 0 | Kaluhalamulla to Mohammad Hafeez |
47 | b4 | 4 | |
CricketArchive Oracles say that the partnership of 100 (Mohammad Hafeez 76, Azhar Ali 27) took 157 balls | |||
47 | b5 | 1 | |
47 | b6 | 0 | Kaluhalamulla to Azhar Ali |
End of over 48: | (6 runs scored) Pakistan 182-1 (Mohammad Hafeez 89*, 145 balls, Azhar Ali 27*, 69 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
48 | b1 | 4 | Fernando to Mohammad Hafeez |
48 | b2 | 0 | |
48 | b3 | 1 | |
48 | b4 | 0 | Fernando to Azhar Ali Bouncer outside off, shoulders arms at it |
48 | b5 | 0 | fuller in length outside off, in swinging, drives it to mid on |
48 | b6 | 0 | full length ball outside off, defends it back to the bowler |
End of over 49: | (5 runs scored) Pakistan 187-1 (Mohammad Hafeez 94*, 148 balls, Azhar Ali 27*, 72 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
49 | b1 | 0 | Kaluhalamulla to Mohammad Hafeez down the legside |
49 | b2 | 1 | short length ball on middle stump, cuts it to point for a single |
49 | b3 | 0 | Kaluhalamulla to Azhar Ali length ball outside off, turning in, defends it back to the bowler |
49 | b4 | 1 | down the legside, turns it to square leg for a single |
49 | b5 | 0 | Kaluhalamulla to Mohammad Hafeez tossed up outside off, drives it to mid off |
49 | b6 | 0 | good in length outside leg, turns it to square leg |
End of over 50: | (2 runs scored) Pakistan 189-1 (Mohammad Hafeez 95*, 152 balls, Azhar Ali 28*, 74 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
50 | b1 | 0 | Fernando to Azhar Ali good in length outside off, in swinging, drives it to mid on |
50 | b2 | 1 | short in length outside off, turning in, turns it to deep square leg for a single |
50 | b3 | 1 | Fernando to Mohammad Hafeez Bouncer outside off, turning in, pulls it to fine leg for a single |
50 | b4 | 0 | Fernando to Azhar Ali good length ball outside off, turning in, turns it to square leg |
50 | b5 | 4 | Superb! yorker outside off, sharply in swinging, turns it to deep mid-wicket for a fantastic boundary |
50 | b6 | 4 | Classic! full length ball outside off, sits on one knee and drives it to deep extra cover for a classic boundary |
End of over 51: | (10 runs scored) Pakistan 199-1 (Mohammad Hafeez 96*, 153 balls, Azhar Ali 37*, 79 balls) | ||
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Over | Ball | Runs | |
51 | b1 | 0 | Kaluhalamulla to Mohammad Hafeez good length ball outside leg, turning in, turns it to square leg |
51 | b2 | 1 | full length ball outside leg, turns it to deep mid-wicket for a single |
CricketArchive Oracles say that the Pakistan 200 took 51.2 overs | |||
51 | b3 | 0 | Kaluhalamulla to Azhar Ali length ball outside off, turning in, defends it back to the bowler |
51 | b4 | 0 | good in length outside off, turning in, turns it to mid-wicket |
51 | b5 | 1 | fuller in length on middle stump, drives it to mid on for a single |
51 | b6 | 1 | Kaluhalamulla to Mohammad Hafeez short ball outside off, turning in, pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single |
End of over 52: | (3 runs scored) Pakistan 202-1 (Mohammad Hafeez 98*, 156 balls, Azhar Ali 38*, 82 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
AD Mathews comes on to bowl | |||
52 | b1 | 0 | Mathews to Mohammad Hafeez short of a good length outside off, turning in, left alone |
52 | b2 | 1 | short ball outside off, cuts it to deep backward point for a single |
52 | b3 | 0 | Mathews to Azhar Ali short in length outside off, turning in, shoulders arms at it |
52 | b4 | 0 | length ball outside off, turning in, defends it back to the bowler |
52 | b5 | 0 | on length outside off, turning in, defends it to point |
52 | b6 | 0 | Bouncer outside off, turning in, shoulders arms at it |
End of over 53: | (1 run scored) Pakistan 203-1 (Mohammad Hafeez 99*, 158 balls, Azhar Ali 38*, 86 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
53 | b1 | 1 | Kaluhalamulla to Mohammad Hafeez Century! short ball outside leg, turns it to fine leg for a single to bring up his 5th hundred in Tests |
CricketArchive Oracles say that Mohammad Hafeez has made 100 in 159 balls with 12 fours | |||
53 | b2 | 4 | Kaluhalamulla to Azhar Ali Excellent! fuller in length outside off, drives it to deep extra cover for an excellent boundary |
53 | b3 | 0 | |
53 | b4 | 1 | |
53 | b5 | 0 | Kaluhalamulla to Mohammad Hafeez short in length outside off, turning in, turns it to square leg |
53 | b6 | 0 | short ball outside off, cuts it to point |
End of over 54: | (6 runs scored) Pakistan 209-1 (Mohammad Hafeez 100*, 161 balls, Azhar Ali 43*, 89 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
54 | b1 | 0 | Mathews to Azhar Ali good length ball outside off, cuts it to point |
54 | b2 | 0 | length ball outside off, defends it to point |
54 | b3 | 0 | length ball outside off, turning in, defends it to point |
54 | b4 | 0 | on length outside off, turning in, tries to drive it, gets an inside edge onto the pad |
54 | b5 | 0 | short in length outside off, turning in, shoulders arms at it |
54 | b6 | 1 | fuller in length outside off, drives it to extra cover for a single |
End of over 55: | (1 run scored) Pakistan 210-1 (Mohammad Hafeez 100*, 161 balls, Azhar Ali 44*, 95 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
HMRKB Herath comes on to bowl | |||
55 | b1 | 0 | Herath to Azhar Ali good in length outside off, turning in, defends it to point |
55 | b2 | 0 | full length ball outside off, defends it back to the bowler |
55 | b3 | 1 | |
55 | b4 | 0 | Herath to Mohammad Hafeez good in length outside off, drives it to extra cover |
55 | b5 | 0 | on length outside off, turning in, defends it back to the bowler |
55 | b6 | 1 | length ball outside off, turning in, turns it to deep mid-wicket for a single |
End of over 56: | (2 runs scored) Pakistan 212-1 (Mohammad Hafeez 101*, 164 balls, Azhar Ali 45*, 98 balls) | ||
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Over | Ball | Runs | |
56 | b1 | 0 | Mathews to Mohammad Hafeez fuller in length on middle stump, turns it to square leg |
56 | b2 | 1nb | Blinder but what a shame, it's a no ball! short length ball on middle stump, turning away to leg, tries to pull it, gets an edge, the ball goes to the keeper who dives on his left and takes a blinder |
56 | b3 | 0 | |
56 | b4 | 0 | full length ball outside off, defends it to point |
56 | b5 | 4 | Boom! short ball outside off, turning in, pulls it to backward square leg for a crushing boundary |
56 | b6 | 0 | on length outside off, turning in, defends it to point |
56 | b7 | 0 | Bouncer outside off, turning in, ducks underneath it |
End of over 57: | (5 runs scored) Pakistan 217-1 (Mohammad Hafeez 105*, 171 balls, Azhar Ali 45*, 98 balls) | ||
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57 | b1 | 0 | Herath to Azhar Ali on length outside off, defends |
57 | b2 | 0 | fuller in length outside off, defends |
57 | b3 | 0 | drives it to mid off |
57 | b4 | 1lb | on length outside off, turning in, tries to turn it but misses, the ball hits his pad and goes to leg gully for a leg bye |
57 | b5 | 0 | Herath to Mohammad Hafeez fuller in length outside off, defends |
57 | b6 | 0 | short ball outside off, tries to cut it but misses |
End of over 58: | (1 run scored) Pakistan 218-1 (Mohammad Hafeez 105*, 173 balls, Azhar Ali 45*, 102 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
KMDN Kulasekara comes on to bowl | |||
58 | b1 | 0 | Kulasekara to Azhar Ali fuller in length outside off, drives it to mid off |
58 | b2 | 0 | short length ball outside off, turning in, defends it to point |
58 | b3 | 1 | fuller in length outside off, drives it to mid off for a single |
58 | b4 | 0 | Kulasekara to Mohammad Hafeez |
58 | b5 | 0 | on length outside off, turning in, drives it to mid on |
58 | b6 | 0 | full length ball outside off, defends itto extra cover |
End of over 59: | (1 run scored) Pakistan 219-1 (Mohammad Hafeez 105*, 176 balls, Azhar Ali 46*, 105 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
59 | b1 | 1 | Herath to Azhar Ali short ball outside off, cuts it to deep point for a single |
59 | b2 | 0 | Herath to Mohammad Hafeez short length ball on middle stump, defends it back to the bowler |
59 | b3 | 4 | Well Played! good length ball on middle stump, comes forward and picks it to long-on for a superb boundary |
59 | b4 | 2 | short ball outside off, cuts it to third man for two runs |
59 | b5 | 0 | short in length outside off, cuts it to point |
59 | b6 | 0 | fuller in length outside off, defends it to point |
End of over 60: | (7 runs scored) Pakistan 226-1 (Mohammad Hafeez 111*, 181 balls, Azhar Ali 47*, 106 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
60 | b1 | 1 | Kulasekara to Azhar Ali Bouncer outside off, turning in, pulls it to fine leg for a single |
60 | b2 | 4 | Kulasekara to Mohammad Hafeez Pulled! short in length outside off, turning in, pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a stunning boundary |
CricketArchive Oracles say that the partnership of 150 (Mohammad Hafeez 103, Azhar Ali 48) took 234 balls | |||
60 | b3 | 0 | good length ball outside off, turning in, drives it to mid on |
60 | b4 | 3 | good length ball outside off, turning in, turns it to deep mid-wicket for three runs |
60 | b5 | 0 | Kulasekara to Azhar Ali length ball outside off, turning in, defends it back to the bowler |
60 | b6 | 0 | fuller in length on middle stump, defends |
End of over 61: | (8 runs scored) Pakistan 234-1 (Mohammad Hafeez 118*, 184 balls, Azhar Ali 48*, 109 balls) | ||
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Over | Ball | Runs | |
61 | b1 | 1 | Herath to Mohammad Hafeez |
61 | b2 | 2 | Herath to Azhar Ali Fifty, but Azhar doesn't celebrate! length ball outside leg, sweeps it to fine leg for two runs |
CricketArchive Oracles say that Azhar Ali has made 50 in 110 balls with 4 fours | |||
61 | b3 | 0 | |
61 | b4 | 1 | good length ball outside off, cuts it to deep point for a single, now he celebrates |
61 | b5 | 1 | Herath to Mohammad Hafeez short length ball outside off, cuts it to deep point for a single |
61 | b6 | 0 | Herath to Azhar Ali defends it to point |
End of over 62: | (5 runs scored) Pakistan 239-1 (Mohammad Hafeez 120*, 186 balls, Azhar Ali 51*, 113 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
62 | b1 | 0 | Kulasekara to Mohammad Hafeez yorker on middle stump, defends it to mid off |
62 | b2 | 0 | good length ball outside off, turning in, turns it to square leg |
62 | b3 | 0 | good in length outside off, turning in, defends it to mid off |
62 | b4 | 0 | on length outside off, turning in, defends it back to the bowler |
62 | b5 | 0 | good length ball outside off, turning in, turns it to square leg |
62 | b6 | 0 | length ball outside off, turning in, drives it to mid on |
End of over 63: | (0 runs scored) Pakistan 239-1 (Mohammad Hafeez 120*, 192 balls, Azhar Ali 51*, 113 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
63 | b1 | 1 | Herath to Azhar Ali fuller in length outside off, drives it to mid off for a single |
63 | b2 | 0 | Herath to Mohammad Hafeez fuller in length outside off, defends it back to the bowler |
63 | b3 | 1 | length ball outside leg, turning in, guides it to point for a single |
63 | b4 | 0 | Herath to Azhar Ali length ball outside leg, turning in, defends it back to the bowler |
63 | b5 | 1 | on length on middle stump, turning away to off, cuts it to deep extra cover for a single |
63 | b6 | 1 | Herath to Mohammad Hafeez length ball outside off, turning in, turns it to square leg for a single |
End of over 64: | (4 runs scored) Pakistan 243-1 (Mohammad Hafeez 122*, 195 balls, Azhar Ali 53*, 116 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
64 | b1 | 0 | Kulasekara to Mohammad Hafeez good in length outside off, turning in, defends |
64 | b2 | 1 | good length ball outside off, turning in, turns it to deep mid-wicket for a single |
64 | b3 | 0 | Kulasekara to Azhar Ali full length ball outside off, drives it to point |
64 | b4 | 1 | good in length outside off, turning in, drives it to mid on for a single |
64 | b5 | 0 | Kulasekara to Mohammad Hafeez good length ball outside off, turning in, defends it to point |
64 | b6 | 0 | good length ball outside off, defends it to point |
End of over 65: | (2 runs scored) Pakistan 245-1 (Mohammad Hafeez 123*, 199 balls, Azhar Ali 54*, 118 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
65 | b1 | 0 | Herath to Azhar Ali on length on middle stump, turning away to off, defends it to point |
65 | b2 | 0 | full ball on middle stump, turning away to off, defends it to point |
65 | b3 | 1 | full length ball outside off, drives it to deep extra cover for a single |
65 | b4 | 1 | Herath to Mohammad Hafeez good in length outside off, turning in, turns it to square leg for a single |
65 | b5 | 1 | Herath to Azhar Ali length ball on middle stump, drives it to deep extra cover for a single |
65 | b6 | 0 | Herath to Mohammad Hafeez down the legside, tries to turn it but misses, the ball hits his pad |
End of over 66: | (3 runs scored) Pakistan 248-1 (Mohammad Hafeez 124*, 201 balls, Azhar Ali 56*, 122 balls) | ||
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ANPR Fernando comes on to bowl | |||
66 | b1 | 1 | Fernando to Azhar Ali short ball outside off, cuts it to third man for a single |
66 | b2 | 0 | Fernando to Mohammad Hafeez yorker outside off, turning in, drives it straight, the ball hits the stumps at the non-striker's end |
66 | b3 | 1 | length ball outside off, cuts it to deep point for a single |
CricketArchive Oracles say that the Pakistan 250 took 66.3 overs | |||
66 | b4 | 1 | Fernando to Azhar Ali on length outside off, cuts it to deep point for a single |
66 | b5 | 1; 1nb | Fernando to Mohammad Hafeez full length ball outside off, drives it to extra cover for a single |
66 | b6 | 0 | Fernando to Azhar Ali Bouncer outside off, turning away to off, sways away |
66 | b7 | 1lb | full length ball on middle stump, turning away to leg, tries to turn it but misses, the ball hits his pad and goes to square l;eg for a leg bye |
End of over 67: | (6 runs scored) Pakistan 254-1 (Mohammad Hafeez 126*, 204 balls, Azhar Ali 58*, 126 balls) | ||
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HKSR Kaluhalamulla comes on to bowl | |||
67 | b1 | 0 | Kaluhalamulla to Azhar Ali fuller in length outside off, turning in, defends it back to the bowler |
67 | b2 | 1 | on length outside off, drives it to extra cover for a single |
67 | b3 | 1 | Kaluhalamulla to Mohammad Hafeez full ball outside off, drives it to mid off for a single |
67 | b4 | 0 | Kaluhalamulla to Azhar Ali length ball outside off, turning in, turns it to mid-wicket |
67 | b5 | 4 | tossed up outside off, drives it to deep extra cover for a single |
67 | b6 | 1 | on length on middle stump, drives it to mid on for a single |
End of over 68: | (7 runs scored) Pakistan 261-1 (Mohammad Hafeez 127*, 205 balls, Azhar Ali 64*, 131 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
68 | b1 | 1 | Fernando to Azhar Ali on length outside off, turning in, turns it to deep square leg for a single |
68 | b2 | 2 | Fernando to Mohammad Hafeez length ball outside off, cuts it to deep point for two runs |
68 | b3 | 0 | good in length outside off, turning in, turns it to square leg |
68 | b4 | 1 | length ball outside off, drives it to deep point for a single |
68 | b5 | 1 | Fernando to Azhar Ali short in length outside off, guides it to point for a single |
68 | b6 | 1 | Fernando to Mohammad Hafeez length ball outside off, guides it to point for a single |
End of over 69: | (6 runs scored) Pakistan 267-1 (Mohammad Hafeez 131*, 209 balls, Azhar Ali 66*, 133 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
69 | b1 | 1 | Kaluhalamulla to Mohammad Hafeez good length ball outside off, turning in, drives it to mid on for a single |
69 | b2 | 1 | Kaluhalamulla to Azhar Ali short length ball outside off, turning in, carves it to point for a single |
69 | b3 | 2 | Kaluhalamulla to Mohammad Hafeez short length ball outside off, cut s it to deep point for a couple |
69 | b4 | 1 | full ball outside leg, turns it to deep mid-wicket for a single |
69 | b5 | 1 | Kaluhalamulla to Azhar Ali tossed up outside leg, turning in, turns it to deep mid-wicket for a single |
69 | b6 | 0 | Kaluhalamulla to Mohammad Hafeez on length outside leg, turning in, defends it to silly point |
End of over 70: | (6 runs scored) Pakistan 273-1 (Mohammad Hafeez 135*, 213 balls, Azhar Ali 68*, 135 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
AD Mathews comes on to bowl | |||
70 | b1 | 1 | Mathews to Azhar Ali fuller in length on middle stump, drives it to mid-wicket for a single |
70 | b2 | 0 | Mathews to Mohammad Hafeez good in length outside off, turning in, turns it to mid-wicket |
70 | b3 | 4 | |
CricketArchive Oracles say that the partnership of 200 (Mohammad Hafeez 127, Azhar Ali 69) took 296 balls | |||
70 | b4 | 0 | short of a good length outside off, defends it to point |
70 | b5 | 0 | good length ball outside off, turning in, turns it to square leg |
70 | b6 | 1 | good length ball outside off, turning in, turns it to fine leg for a single |
End of over 71: | (6 runs scored) Pakistan 279-1 (Mohammad Hafeez 140*, 218 balls, Azhar Ali 69*, 136 balls) | ||
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10:32 GMT: Drinks interval | |||
10:38 GMT: Play resumes | |||
71 | b1 | 0 | Kaluhalamulla to Mohammad Hafeez |
71 | b2 | 6 | |
CricketArchive Oracles say that Mohammad Hafeez has passed his previous highest score of 143 in Test matches | |||
71 | b3 | 0 | |
71 | b4 | 0 | |
71 | b5 | 0 | |
71 | b6 | 0 | |
End of over 72: | (6 runs scored) Pakistan 285-1 (Mohammad Hafeez 146*, 224 balls, Azhar Ali 69*, 136 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
72 | b1 | 0 | Mathews to Azhar Ali good length ball outside off, turning in, turns it to square leg |
72 | b2 | 0 | length ball outside off, defends it to mid-wicket |
72 | b3 | 1 | drives it to extra cover |
72 | b4 | 0 | Mathews to Mohammad Hafeez short of a good length outside off, turning in, defends it back to the bowler |
72 | b5 | 1 | good length ball outside off, turning in, turns it to square leg for a single |
72 | b6 | 1 | Mathews to Azhar Ali short length ball outside off, guides it to point for a single |
End of over 73: | (3 runs scored) Pakistan 288-1 (Mohammad Hafeez 147*, 226 balls, Azhar Ali 71*, 140 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
73 | b1 | 3 | Kaluhalamulla to Azhar Ali short length ball outside off, cuts it to deep point for three runs |
73 | b2 | 0 | Kaluhalamulla to Mohammad Hafeez length ball outside off, turning away to off, cuts it to point |
73 | b3 | 0 | short length ball outside off, turning in, drives it to short mid o |
73 | b4 | 0 | short ball outside off, turning in, defends it back to the bowler |
73 | b5 | 0 | length ball outside off, turning in, defends it back to the bowlrr |
73 | b6 | 1 | length ball outside off, guides it to point for a single |
End of over 74: | (4 runs scored) Pakistan 292-1 (Mohammad Hafeez 148*, 231 balls, Azhar Ali 74*, 141 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
HMRKB Herath comes on to bowl | |||
74 | b1 | 0 | Herath to Mohammad Hafeez tossed up outside off, drives it to extra cover |
74 | b2 | 1 | length ball outside off, turning in, drives it to mid on for a single |
74 | b3 | 1 | Herath to Azhar Ali good length ball outside off, turning in, drives it to mid-wicket for a single |
74 | b4 | 0 | Herath to Mohammad Hafeez length ball outside off, defends it to point |
74 | b5 | 1 | What a comeback! on length outside off, turning in, turns it to mid-wicket for a single to bring up his 150 |
CricketArchive Oracles say that Mohammad Hafeez has made 150 in 235 balls with 16 fours and 1 six | |||
74 | b6 | 0 | Herath to Azhar Ali length ball outside off, defends it to point |
End of over 75: | (3 runs scored) Pakistan 295-1 (Mohammad Hafeez 150*, 235 balls, Azhar Ali 75*, 143 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
75 | b1 | 0 | Kaluhalamulla to Mohammad Hafeez good length ball outside off, turning in, turns it to square leg |
75 | b2 | 1 | tossed up on middle stump, drives it to mid on for a single |
75 | b3 | 1 | Kaluhalamulla to Azhar Ali good length ball outside off, turning in, comes forward and drives it to long-on for a single |
75 | b4 | 0 | Kaluhalamulla to Mohammad Hafeez length ball outside off, drives it back to the bowler |
75 | b5 | 0 | defends it to point |
75 | b6 | 0 | turns it to square leg |
End of over 76: | (2 runs scored) Pakistan 297-1 (Mohammad Hafeez 151*, 240 balls, Azhar Ali 76*, 144 balls) | ||
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Over | Ball | Runs | |
76 | b1 | 1 | Herath to Azhar Ali length ball outside ofrf, drives it to extra cover for a single |
76 | b2 | 0 | Herath to Mohammad Hafeez good length ball outside off, turning away to off, tries to defend it but misses |
76 | b3 | 0 | tossed up outside off, turning in, defends it back to the bowler |
76 | b4 | 1 | length ball outside off, turning in, turns it to mid-wicket for a single |
76 | b5 | 0 | Herath to Azhar Ali length ball outside off, turning in, defends it to silly point |
76 | b6 | 0 | on length outside off, turning in, turns it to mid-wicket |
End of over 77: | (2 runs scored) Pakistan 299-1 (Mohammad Hafeez 152*, 243 balls, Azhar Ali 77*, 147 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
77 | b1 | 0 | Kaluhalamulla to Mohammad Hafeez full ball outside off, turning in, turns it to mid-wicket |
77 | b2 | 1 | short length ball outside off, turning in, turns it to deep square leg for a single |
CricketArchive Oracles say that the Pakistan 300 took 77.2 overs | |||
This is the 1st time Pakistan have posted 300 in the 1st innings of the 1st day since 2007 | |||
77 | b3 | 0 | Kaluhalamulla to Azhar Ali length ball outside off, turning in, defends it back to the bowler |
77 | b4 | 1 | |
77 | b5 | 0 | Kaluhalamulla to Mohammad Hafeez short in length outside off, turning in, turns it to square leg |
77 | b6 | 0 | good length ball outside off, turning in, defends it back to the bowler |
End of over 78: | (2 runs scored) Pakistan 301-1 (Mohammad Hafeez 153*, 247 balls, Azhar Ali 78*, 149 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
78 | b1 | 0 | Herath to Azhar Ali full length ball outside off, defends it to point |
78 | b2 | 1 | fuller in length outside off, drives it to deep point for a single |
78 | b3 | 0 | Herath to Mohammad Hafeez length ball outside off, turning in, defends it back to the bowler |
78 | b4 | 0 | full ball outside off, defends it to mid off |
78 | b5 | 0 | tossed up on middle stump, defends it back to the bowler |
78 | b6 | 0 | length ball outside off, turning in, defends it back to the bowler |
End of over 79: | (1 run scored) Pakistan 302-1 (Mohammad Hafeez 153*, 251 balls, Azhar Ali 79*, 151 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
TM Dilshan comes on to bowl | |||
79 | b1 | 0 | Dilshan to Azhar Ali length ball outside off, turning in, tries to defend it off the front foot but misses |
79 | b2 | 1 | good length ball outside off, turning in, turns it to square leg for a single |
79 | b3 | 0 | Dilshan to Mohammad Hafeez short ball outside off, defends it to point |
79 | b4 | 4 | Wonderful! short length ball outside off, guides it to third man for a boundary |
79 | b5 | 4 | Smashed! on length outside off, cuts it to deep point for a cracking boundary |
79 | b6 | 0 | length ball outside off, turning in, defends it back to the bowler |
End of over 80: | (9 runs scored) Pakistan 311-1 (Mohammad Hafeez 161*, 255 balls, Azhar Ali 80*, 153 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
Second new ball has been taken | |||
KMDN Kulasekara comes on to bowl | |||
80 | b1 | 0 | Kulasekara to Azhar Ali on length outside off, turning in, defends it to point |
80 | b2 | 1 | good length ball outside off, turning in, turns it to deep square leg for a single |
80 | b3 | 0 | Kulasekara to Mohammad Hafeez Bouncer outside off, shoulders arms at it |
80 | b4 | 1 | fuller in length on middle stump, turns it to square leg for a single |
80 | b5 | 0 | Kulasekara to Azhar Ali short ball outside off, cuts it to point |
80 | b6 | 0 | fuller in length outside off, drives it to point |
End of over 81: | (2 runs scored) Pakistan 313-1 (Mohammad Hafeez 162*, 257 balls, Azhar Ali 81*, 157 balls) | ||
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Over | Ball | Runs | |
ANPR Fernando comes on to bowl | |||
81 | b1 | 0 | Fernando to Mohammad Hafeez Bouncer outside off, shoulders arms at it |
81 | b2 | 1 | on length outside off, defends |
81 | b3 | 0 | Fernando to Azhar Ali on length outside off, defends it back to the bowler |
81 | b4 | 0 | Bouncer outside off, left alone |
81 | b5 | 0 | |
81 | b6 | 0 | |
End of over 82: | (1 run scored) Pakistan 314-1 (Mohammad Hafeez 163*, 259 balls, Azhar Ali 81*, 161 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
82 | b1 | 0 | Kulasekara to Mohammad Hafeez good length ball outside off, turning in, defends it back to the bowler |
82 | b2 | 1 | length ball outside off, turning in, turns it to square leg for a single |
82 | b3 | 0 | Kulasekara to Azhar Ali Bouncer outside off, left alone |
82 | b4 | 0 | length ball outside off, defends |
82 | b5 | 0 | on length outside off, defends it to gully |
82 | b6 | 2 | short length ball outside off, cuts it to deep point for two runs |
End of over 83: | (3 runs scored) Pakistan 317-1 (Mohammad Hafeez 164*, 261 balls, Azhar Ali 83*, 165 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
83 | b1 | 0 | Fernando to Mohammad Hafeez full ball outside off, defends |
83 | b2 | 1 | good in length outside off, turning in, turns it to deep square leg for a single |
83 | b3 | 1 | Fernando to Azhar Ali good in length outside off, turning in, turns it to square leg for a single |
83 | b4 | 2 | Fernando to Mohammad Hafeez short length ball outside off, turning in, pulls it to deep mid-wicket for two runs |
83 | b5 | 0 | length ball outside off, defends it to point |
83 | b6 | 1 | good length ball outside off, turning in, turns it to deep square leg for a single |
End of over 84: | (5 runs scored) Pakistan 322-1 (Mohammad Hafeez 168*, 266 balls, Azhar Ali 84*, 166 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
84 | b1 | 0 | Kulasekara to Mohammad Hafeez on length outside off, in swinging, tries to defend it, gets an edge to slip, the ball falss short |
84 | b2 | 1 | short length ball outside off, dipping in, drives it to mid on for a single |
84 | b3 | 0 | Kulasekara to Azhar Ali length ball outside off, defends |
84 | b4 | 4 | Boom! short of a good length outside off, smashes it to backward point for a crushing boundary |
84 | b5 | 0 | good length ball outside off, turning in, shoulders arms at it |
84 | b6 | 0 | on length outside off, left alone |
End of over 85: | (5 runs scored) Pakistan 327-1 (Mohammad Hafeez 169*, 268 balls, Azhar Ali 88*, 170 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
HMRKB Herath comes on to bowl | |||
85 | b1 | 0 | Herath to Mohammad Hafeez length ball outside off, turning in, turns it to short leg |
85 | b2 | 1 | length ball outside leg, turns it to leg gully for a single |
CricketArchive Oracles say that the partnership of 250 (Mohammad Hafeez 158, Azhar Ali 88) took 385 balls | |||
85 | b3 | 0 | Herath to Azhar Ali on length outside off, turning in, defends |
85 | b4 | 1 | tossed up outside off, drives it to extra cover for a single |
85 | b5 | 1 | Herath to Mohammad Hafeez fuller in length on midde stump, drives it to mid on for a single |
85 | b6 | 0 | Herath to Azhar Ali down the legside |
End of over 86: | (3 runs scored) Pakistan 330-1 (Mohammad Hafeez 171*, 271 balls, Azhar Ali 89*, 173 balls) | ||
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Over | Ball | Runs | |
86 | b1 | 0 | Kulasekara to Mohammad Hafeez fuller in length outside off, drives it to mid off |
86 | b2 | 0 | fuller in length outside off, drives it back to the bowler |
86 | b3 | 0 | fuller in length outside off, defends it back to the bowler |
86 | b4 | 0 | length ball outside off, defends |
86 | b5 | 0 | short of a good length outside off defends it to mid off |
86 | b6 | 0 | good length ball outside off, turning in, turns it to square leg |
End of over 87: | (0 runs scored) Pakistan 330-1 (Mohammad Hafeez 171*, 277 balls, Azhar Ali 89*, 173 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
87 | b1 | 1 | Herath to Azhar Ali good length ball outside off, guides it to point for a single |
87 | b2 | 0 | Herath to Mohammad Hafeez on length outside off, turning away to off, tries to defend it, gets an edge, the ball goes to tbhe keeper who celebrates with the rest of the team, the umpire says no, poor umpiring yet again |
87 | b3 | 0 | short ball outside off, turning in, turns it to short leg |
87 | b4 | 1 | length ball outside off, guides it to point for a single |
87 | b5 | 1 | Herath to Azhar Ali length ball outside off, guides it to point for a single |
87 | b6 | 0 | Herath to Mohammad Hafeez short length ball outside off, left alone |
End of over 88: | (3 runs scored) Pakistan 333-1 (Mohammad Hafeez 172*, 281 balls, Azhar Ali 91*, 175 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
AD Mathews comes on to bowl | |||
88 | b1 | 0 | Mathews to Azhar Ali good length ball outside off, defends |
88 | b2 | 0 | length ball outside off, defends |
88 | b3 | 0 | good in length outside off, turning in, defends it back to the bowler |
88 | b4 | 0 | Bouncer outside off, turning in, ducks underneath |
88 | b5 | 0 | fuller in length outside off, defends it to point |
88 | b6 | 1 | short of a good length outside off, cuts it to deep point for a single |
End of over 89: | (1 run scored) Pakistan 334-1 (Mohammad Hafeez 172*, 281 balls, Azhar Ali 92*, 181 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
89 | b1 | 0 | Herath to Azhar Ali fuller in length outside off, defends |
89 | b2 | 0 | good length ball outside off, defends |
89 | b3 | 0 | short in length outside off, left alone |
89 | b4 | 0 | fuller in length outside off, drives it to point |
89 | b5 | 0 | length ball outside off, defends |
89 | b6 | 0 | short ball outside off, left alone |
End of over 90: | (0 runs scored) Pakistan 334-1 (Mohammad Hafeez 172*, 281 balls, Azhar Ali 92*, 187 balls) | ||
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Stumps day 1. What a superb day for Pakistan, Mohammad Hafeez and Zhar Ali have guided Pakistan through this rough and tough day, will Hafeez be able to complete his 1st double-century? Join us tomorrow at 04:35 GMT for day 2. Till then good bye | |||
11:47 GMT: End of the session's play | |||
11:48 GMT: Close of play for the day | |||
04:10 GMT: Start of play for the day | |||
Good Morning. We are here for the 2nd day's play in the 2nd Test between Sri Lanka and Pakistan being played in Colombo | |||
Pakistan batted well yesterday and have reached 334 for 1. They will be wanting to make a bigger total to try and bowl out Sri Lanka twice and equalise the series. The pitch is expected to dry out more and start spinning later in this match. | |||
If Hafeez gets a double century it will be a first for any Pakistani in Sri Lanka - let's find out as it's almost time to start | |||
04:27 GMT: Start of session's play | |||
Relative newbie Azhar Ali is also nearing a century as the players come out on an overcast day in Colombo | |||
KMDN Kulasekara comes on to bowl | |||
90 | b1 | 0 | Kulasekara to Mohammad Hafeez on off stump and on length, comes forward to defend |
90 | b2 | 0 | outside off stump, Hafeez reaches forward to defend |
90 | b3 | 0 | defends to the off |
90 | b4 | 0 | comes forward and defends with care |
90 | b5 | 0 | left alone outside off |
90 | b6 | 0 | shorter ball, moves back and defends |
End of over 91: | (0 runs scored) Pakistan 334-1 (Mohammad Hafeez 172*, 287 balls, Azhar Ali 92*, 187 balls) | ||
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Over | Ball | Runs | |
91 | b1 | 0 | Herath to Azhar Ali tossed up and Azhar comes forward to defend |
91 | b2 | 1 | pushed firmly to mid-off past Herath |
91 | b3 | 0 | Herath to Mohammad Hafeez on leg stump, turned uppishly to short leg |
91 | b4 | 1 | on the leg stump, driven to mid-on |
91 | b5 | 0 | Herath to Azhar Ali beaten as the ball turns and bounces afyrt landing on the off stump line |
91 | b6 | 0 | goes back and defends to leg |
End of over 92: | (2 runs scored) Pakistan 336-1 (Mohammad Hafeez 173*, 289 balls, Azhar Ali 93*, 191 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
92 | b1 | 0 | Kulasekara to Mohammad Hafeez comes forward and edges past the stumps to leg, fortunate |
92 | b2 | 0 | comes forward and defends |
92 | b3 | 0 | full on off stump, covers up to defend |
92 | b4 | 4 | some width and he goes back and punches it through covers |
92 | b5 | 0 | left alone as this is the highest partnership for any wicket against Sri Lanka |
92 | b6 | 4 | width again outside off and it pumelled past point |
CricketArchive Oracles say that Mohammad Hafeez has passed his previous highest score of 180 in first-class matches | |||
End of over 93: | (8 runs scored) Pakistan 344-1 (Mohammad Hafeez 181*, 295 balls, Azhar Ali 93*, 191 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
93 | b1 | 0 | Herath to Azhar Ali pushed back |
93 | b2 | 1 | pushed to mid-off |
93 | b3 | 1 | Herath to Mohammad Hafeez on the pads and he gets a thick edge turning to leg |
93 | b4 | 0 | Herath to Azhar Ali defends a ball on leg stump |
93 | b5 | 0 | comes forward to defend |
93 | b6 | 0 | defended back |
End of over 94: | (2 runs scored) Pakistan 346-1 (Mohammad Hafeez 182*, 296 balls, Azhar Ali 94*, 196 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
94 | b1 | 0 | Kulasekara to Mohammad Hafeez defends |
94 | b2 | 0 | beaten outside off |
94 | b3 | 0 | left alone but this one seams in past off stump |
94 | b4 | 0 | good ball, edged to slip but does not carry |
94 | b5 | 0 | left alone outside off |
94 | b6 | 0 | on off stump, played soft-handedly to gully |
End of over 95: | (0 runs scored) Pakistan 346-1 (Mohammad Hafeez 182*, 302 balls, Azhar Ali 94*, 196 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
95 | b1 | 1 | Herath to Azhar Ali comes forward and pushes firmly to extra cover |
95 | b2 | 0 | Herath to Mohammad Hafeez watchfully comes forward and defends to leg |
95 | b3 | 0 | on off stump, defends to the off |
95 | b4 | 2 | puts a knee down and paddles it to fine leg |
95 | b5 | 0 | pushed to point |
95 | b6 | 0 | outside off and gets some turn off the rough |
End of over 96: | (3 runs scored) Pakistan 349-1 (Mohammad Hafeez 184*, 307 balls, Azhar Ali 95*, 197 balls) | ||
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Over | Ball | Runs | |
96 | b1 | 0 | Kulasekara to Azhar Ali left alone outside off |
96 | b2 | 1 | short and he rocks back to punch to deep cover |
CricketArchive Oracles say that the Pakistan 350 took 96.2 overs | |||
96 | b3 | 0 | Kulasekara to Mohammad Hafeez comes forward and defends |
96 | b4 | 1 | short in length outside off, drives it to deep point for a single |
96 | b5 | 1 | Kulasekara to Azhar Ali full ball outside off, guides it to point for a single |
96 | b6 | 0 | Kulasekara to Mohammad Hafeez on length outside off, turning in, tries to defend it but misses |
End of over 97: | (3 runs scored) Pakistan 352-1 (Mohammad Hafeez 185*, 310 balls, Azhar Ali 97*, 200 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
97 | b1 | 0 | Herath to Azhar Ali good length ball outside off, turning in, defends it to silly point |
97 | b2 | 0 | length ball outside off, defends it to silly point |
97 | b3 | 0 | full ball on middle stump, drives it back to the bowler |
97 | b4 | 1 | good in length outside off, turning in, turns it to fine leg for a single |
97 | b5 | 1 | Herath to Mohammad Hafeez short ball outside off, cuts it to deep point for a single |
97 | b6 | 0 | Herath to Azhar Ali good length ball outside off, turning in, tries to turn it but misses, the ball hits his pad, the bowler appeals, no says the umpire |
End of over 98: | (2 runs scored) Pakistan 354-1 (Mohammad Hafeez 186*, 311 balls, Azhar Ali 98*, 205 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
98 | b1 | 1 | Kulasekara to Mohammad Hafeez good length ball outside off, turning in, drives it to mid on for a single |
98 | b2 | 0 | Kulasekara to Azhar Ali length ball outside off, turning in, shoulders arms at it |
98 | b3 | 0 | short of a good length outside off, turning away to off, left alone |
98 | b4 | 0 | on length outside off, turning in, defends it to point |
98 | b5 | 0 | good in length outside off, turning in, tries to defend it, gets an inside edge onto the pad, Sri Lanka appeals, no says the umpire |
98 | b6 | 0 | short ball outside off, turning in, left alone |
End of over 99: | (1 run scored) Pakistan 355-1 (Mohammad Hafeez 187*, 312 balls, Azhar Ali 98*, 210 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
99 | b1 | 1 | Herath to Mohammad Hafeez short ball outside off, guides it to point for a single |
99 | b2 | 0 | Herath to Azhar Ali good length ball outside off, turning in, defends it back to the bowler |
99 | b3 | 1 | full ball on middle stump, sweeps it to fine leg for a single |
99 | b4 | 0 | Herath to Mohammad Hafeez good in length on middle stump, turning away to off, defends it to point |
99 | b5 | 1 | short ball outside leg, turning in, turns it to mid-wicket for a single |
99 | b6 | 0 | Herath to Azhar Ali short ball outside off, turning in, drives it back to the bowler |
End of over 100: | (3 runs scored) Pakistan 358-1 (Mohammad Hafeez 189*, 315 balls, Azhar Ali 99*, 213 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
100 | b1 | 0 | Kulasekara to Mohammad Hafeez good length ball outside off, turning in, defends it back to the bowler |
100 | b2 | 2 | on length outside off, drives it to long-off for two runs |
100 | b3 | 2 | good in length outside off, guides it to deep point for two runs |
100 | b4 | 0 | fuller in length outside off, drives it to point |
100 | b5 | 1 | on length outside off, drives it to extra cover for a single |
100 | b6 | 0 | Kulasekara to Azhar Ali on length outside off, turning in, defends it to point |
End of over 101: | (5 runs scored) Pakistan 363-1 (Mohammad Hafeez 194*, 320 balls, Azhar Ali 99*, 214 balls) | ||
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Over | Ball | Runs | |
101 | b1 | 0 | Herath to Mohammad Hafeez good length ball outside off, turning in, turns it to short leg |
101 | b2 | 0 | short ball on middle stump, defends it back to the bowler |
101 | b3 | 1 | full length ball on middle stump, drives it to deep mid on for a single |
101 | b4 | 0 | Herath to Azhar Ali length ball outside off, turning in, comes forward and pads it away |
101 | b5 | 0 | full length ball outside off, defends it to point |
101 | b6 | 0 | tossed up on middle stump, defends it to short mid-wicket |
End of over 102: | (1 run scored) Pakistan 364-1 (Mohammad Hafeez 195*, 323 balls, Azhar Ali 99*, 217 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
ANPR Fernando comes on to bowl | |||
102 | b1 | 0 | Fernando to Mohammad Hafeez short ball outside off, defends it to point |
102 | b2 | 0 | good length ball outside off, turning in, drives it to mid on |
102 | b3 | 0 | good in length outside off, turning in, defends it back to the bowler |
102 | b4 | 1 | short ball outside off, cuts it to deep point for a single |
102 | b5 | 0 | Fernando to Azhar Ali short ball outside off, turning away to off, defends it to point |
102 | b6 | 0 | on length outside off, drives it to point |
End of over 103: | (1 run scored) Pakistan 365-1 (Mohammad Hafeez 196*, 327 balls, Azhar Ali 99*, 219 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
103 | b1 | 0 | Herath to Mohammad Hafeez on length on middle stump, defends |
103 | b2 | 0 | tossed up on middle stump, defends it to point |
103 | b3 | 0 | fuller in length outside off, defends it to short mid off |
103 | b4 | 0 | Castled! tossed up on middle stump, tries to sweep it but misses, the ball hits and thrashes the leg stump. Hafeez unable to score his 1st double-century |
Mohammad Hafeez b Herath (196 runs, 331 balls, 20x4, 1x6) | |||
© PCB | Younis Khan comes in to bat | ||
103 | b5 | 2 | Herath to Younis Khan fuller in length on middle stump, tries to defend it, gets an edge to fine leg for two runs |
103 | b6 | 0 | fuller in length on middle stump, defends |
End of over 104: | (2 runs scored) Pakistan 367-2 (Azhar Ali 99*, 219 balls, Younis Khan 2*, 2 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
104 | b1 | 0 | Fernando to Azhar Ali good length ball outside off, defends it to point |
104 | b2 | 4 | Smashed, century number 3! on length outside off, cuts it to deep backward point for a cracking boundary |
CricketArchive Oracles say that Azhar Ali has made 100 in 221 balls with 7 fours | |||
104 | b3 | 0 | |
104 | b4 | 0 | good in length outside off, tries to defend it, gets an edge, the ball goes to second slip who tries to take it but misses as it fell short |
104 | b5 | 0 | Bouncer outside off, shoulders arms at it |
104 | b6 | 0 | short ball outside off, defends it back to the bowler |
End of over 105: | (4 runs scored) Pakistan 371-2 (Azhar Ali 103*, 225 balls, Younis Khan 2*, 2 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
105 | b1 | 0 | Herath to Younis Khan full ball on middle stump, defends |
105 | b2 | 0 | length ball outside off, turning in, defends |
105 | b3 | 0 | fuller in length outside off, turning in, defends it back to thbe bowler |
105 | b4 | 0 | short ball outside off, cuts it to point |
105 | b5 | 0 | tossed up on middle stump, defends it back to the bowler |
105 | b6 | 0 | length ball outside off, turning in, defends it back to the bowler |
End of over 106: | (0 runs scored) Pakistan 371-2 (Azhar Ali 103*, 225 balls, Younis Khan 2*, 8 balls) | ||
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Over | Ball | Runs | |
106 | b1 | 2 | Fernando to Azhar Ali short ball outside off, turning in, turns it to square leg for a single |
106 | b2 | 1 | short ball outside off, cuts it to deep point for a single |
106 | b3 | 1 | Fernando to Younis Khan good in length outside off, turning in, turns it to mid-wicket for a single |
106 | b4 | 0 | Fernando to Azhar Ali good length ball outside off, defends it to point |
106 | b5 | 0 | on length outside off, defends it to point |
106 | b6 | 0 | full ball outside off, drives it to mid off |
End of over 107: | (4 runs scored) Pakistan 375-2 (Azhar Ali 106*, 230 balls, Younis Khan 3*, 9 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
107 | b1 | 0 | Herath to Younis Khan good length ball outside off, defends it to point |
107 | b2 | 0 | tossed up outside off, turning away top off, tries to defend it but misses, the ball goes to the keeper who takes it and appeals, the umpire says no |
107 | b3 | 1 | fuller in length outside off, dirves it to mid off for a single |
107 | b4 | 1 | Herath to Azhar Ali good in length outside off, turning in, turns it to mid-wicket for a single |
107 | b5 | 0 | Herath to Younis Khan full ball on middle stump, comes forward and defends it back to the bowler |
107 | b6 | 0 | short length ball outside off, left alone |
End of over 108: | (2 runs scored) Pakistan 377-2 (Azhar Ali 107*, 231 balls, Younis Khan 4*, 14 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
108 | b1 | 1 | Fernando to Azhar Ali |
108 | b2 | 0 | Fernando to Younis Khan |
108 | b3 | 0 | short pf a good length outside off, shoulders arms at it |
108 | b4 | 0 | short in length outside off, left alone |
108 | b5 | 0 | short in length outside off, defends it back to the bowler |
108 | b6 | 0 | short of a good length outside off, defends it to point |
End of over 109: | (1 run scored) Pakistan 378-2 (Azhar Ali 108*, 232 balls, Younis Khan 4*, 19 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
109 | b1 | 1 | Herath to Azhar Ali fuller in length on middle stump, plays the lap-sweep to deep backward square leg for a single |
109 | b2 | 0 | Herath to Younis Khan tossed up outside off, defends it to point |
109 | b3 | 1 | short ball outside off, cuts it to deep point for a single |
109 | b4 | 1lb | Herath to Azhar Ali good length ball on middle stump, turns it to square leg for a single |
109 | b5 | 0 | Herath to Younis Khan fuller in length outside off, drives it to mid off |
109 | b6 | 0 | full ball outside off, defends it back to the bowler |
End of over 110: | (3 runs scored) Pakistan 381-2 (Azhar Ali 109*, 234 balls, Younis Khan 5*, 23 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
110 | b1 | 1 | Fernando to Azhar Ali good in length outsude off, turning in, turns it to deep square leg for a single |
110 | b2 | 1 | Fernando to Younis Khan good in length outside off, turning in, turns it to fine leg for a single |
110 | b3 | 0 | Fernando to Azhar Ali fuller in length outside off, drives it to extra cover |
110 | b4 | 1wd | Bouncer outside off, turning in, ducks |
110 | b5 | 1 | fuller in length outside off, guides it to point for a single |
110 | b6 | 1nb | Fernando to Younis Khan short ball outside off, turning in, defends it back to the bowler |
110 | b7 | 0 | |
110 | b8 | 1 | good in length outside off, turning in, turns it to deep square leg for a single |
End of over 111: | (6 runs scored) Pakistan 387-2 (Azhar Ali 111*, 237 balls, Younis Khan 7*, 27 balls) | ||
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Over | Ball | Runs | |
111 | b1 | 0 | Herath to Younis Khan fuller in length on middloe stump, defends it to square leg |
111 | b2 | 0 | short ball outside off, drives it to extra cover |
111 | b3 | 0 | yorker on middle stump, defends it back to the bowler |
111 | b4 | 0 | full ball on middle stump, defends it back to the bowler |
111 | b5 | 0 | on length outside off, turning in, defends it back to the bowler |
111 | b6 | 0 | good length ball outside off, defends it to point |
End of over 112: | (0 runs scored) Pakistan 387-2 (Azhar Ali 111*, 237 balls, Younis Khan 7*, 33 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
HKSR Kaluhalamulla comes on to bowl | |||
112 | b1 | 1 | Kaluhalamulla to Azhar Ali |
112 | b2 | 1 | Kaluhalamulla to Younis Khan |
112 | b3 | 1 | Kaluhalamulla to Azhar Ali |
112 | b4 | 0 | Kaluhalamulla to Younis Khan |
112 | b5 | 1 | |
112 | b6 | 2 | Kaluhalamulla to Azhar Ali |
End of over 113: | (6 runs scored) Pakistan 393-2 (Azhar Ali 115*, 240 balls, Younis Khan 9*, 36 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
113 | b1 | 0 | Herath to Younis Khan defends |
113 | b2 | 0 | defends it back to the bowler |
113 | b3 | 0 | drives it back to the bowler |
113 | b4 | 1 | fuller in length on middle stump, sweeps it to square leg for a single |
113 | b5 | 0 | Herath to Azhar Ali fuller in length outside off, comes forward and drives it to short mid off |
113 | b6 | 2 | full ball on middle stump, tries to sweep it, gets a top edge to fine leg for two runs |
End of over 114: | (3 runs scored) Pakistan 396-2 (Azhar Ali 117*, 242 balls, Younis Khan 10*, 40 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
114 | b1 | 1 | Kaluhalamulla to Younis Khan good in length outside off, turning in, turns it to deep square leg for a single |
114 | b2 | 2 | Kaluhalamulla to Azhar Ali fuller in length outside off, drives it to deep extra cover for two runs |
114 | b3 | 0 | full length ball outside off, defends |
114 | b4 | 0 | tossed up on middle stump, defends |
114 | b5 | 0 | good in length outside off, defends it to point |
114 | b6 | 0 | guides it to point |
End of over 115: | (3 runs scored) Pakistan 399-2 (Azhar Ali 119*, 247 balls, Younis Khan 11*, 41 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
115 | b1 | 0 | Herath to Younis Khan fuller in length outside off, defends it to point |
115 | b2 | 1 | full length ball outside off, drives it to mid off for a single |
CricketArchive Oracles say that the Pakistan 400 took 115.2 overs | |||
115 | b3 | 1 | Herath to Azhar Ali drives it to mid off |
115 | b4 | 0 | Herath to Younis Khan full ball on middle stump, drives it to mid off |
115 | b5 | 0 | good length ball on middle stump, turning away to off, defends it back to the bowler |
115 | b6 | 2 | short ball outside off, guides it to third man for two run |
End of over 116: | (4 runs scored) Pakistan 403-2 (Azhar Ali 120*, 248 balls, Younis Khan 14*, 46 balls) | ||
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Over | Ball | Runs | |
116 | b1 | 0 | Kaluhalamulla to Azhar Ali on middle stump, turned to leg |
116 | b2 | 1 | slightly shorter and he gets it past short leg |
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116 | b3 | 0 | Kaluhalamulla to Younis Khan defends coming forward |
116 | b4 | 1 | on length and he turns it to leg for a single |
116 | b5 | 1 | Kaluhalamulla to Azhar Ali pushed to square leg |
116 | b6 | 4 | Kaluhalamulla to Younis Khan a good and time reverse sweep to third man |
End of over 117: | (7 runs scored) Pakistan 410-2 (Azhar Ali 122*, 251 balls, Younis Khan 19*, 49 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
117 | b1 | 1 | Herath to Azhar Ali pushed to deep cover |
117 | b2 | 0 | Herath to Younis Khan floated up and Younis comes out to drive to mid-off |
117 | b3 | 3 | sweeps comfortable to deep square leg |
117 | b4 | 1 | Herath to Azhar Ali waits and drives it into the cover gap |
CricketArchive Oracles say that the partnership of 50 (Azhar Ali 25, Younis Khan 22) took 85 balls | |||
117 | b5 | 1 | Herath to Younis Khan a quick single after a walking push to long-off |
117 | b6 | 0 | Herath to Azhar Ali on the stumps and he comes forward to defend |
End of over 118: | (6 runs scored) Pakistan 416-2 (Azhar Ali 124*, 254 balls, Younis Khan 23*, 52 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
AD Mathews comes on to bowl | |||
118 | b1 | 1 | Mathews to Younis Khan on off stump and he reaches out to push to point |
118 | b2 | 0 | Mathews to Azhar Ali comes forward and struck on the pad, loud appeal but declined |
118 | b3 | 0 | comes out and pushes to point |
118 | b4 | 1 | short and he pulls to deep fine leg |
118 | b5 | 0 | Mathews to Younis Khan comes forward and defends |
118 | b6 | 0 | on off stump, pushed to gully |
End of over 119: | (2 runs scored) Pakistan 418-2 (Azhar Ali 125*, 257 balls, Younis Khan 24*, 55 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
119 | b1 | 1 | Herath to Azhar Ali pushed to cover |
119 | b2 | 3 | Herath to Younis Khan nicely driven into the cover gap |
119 | b3 | 0 | Herath to Azhar Ali pushed into the covers |
119 | b4 | 0 | defends to the off |
119 | b5 | 4 | the slog sweep works and the ball just reaches the deep square rope |
119 | b6 | 0 | floated up and Azhar takes two steps out to defend |
End of over 120: | (8 runs scored) Pakistan 426-2 (Azhar Ali 130*, 262 balls, Younis Khan 27*, 56 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
120 | b1 | 0 | Mathews to Younis Khan comes forward to defend |
120 | b2 | 1 | goes back and eases the ba;; to deep point |
120 | b3 | 1 | Mathews to Azhar Ali another easy single after a push to deep point |
120 | b4 | 1 | Mathews to Younis Khan on leg stump and its flicked to leg |
120 | b5 | 0 | Mathews to Azhar Ali full and its driven to mid-off |
120 | b6 | 0 | on off stump and he pushes to mid-off |
End of over 121: | (3 runs scored) Pakistan 429-2 (Azhar Ali 131*, 265 balls, Younis Khan 29*, 59 balls) | ||
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Over | Ball | Runs | |
121 | b1 | 0 | Herath to Younis Khan comes forward to defend |
121 | b2 | 1 | sweeps a full ball to deep square leg |
121 | b3 | 0 | Herath to Azhar Ali defends |
121 | b4 | 0 | firmly driven to silly mid-off |
121 | b5 | 0 | comes forward to defend |
121 | b6 | 0 | waits for any turn and prods it to gully |
End of over 122: | (1 run scored) Pakistan 430-2 (Azhar Ali 131*, 269 balls, Younis Khan 30*, 61 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
122 | b1 | 1 | Mathews to Younis Khan on leg stump, turned to midwicket |
122 | b2 | 2 | Mathews to Azhar Ali on off stump and he drives it to the cover sweeper |
122 | b3 | 1 | on the stumps, flicked to deep mid wicket |
122 | b4 | 0 | Mathews to Younis Khan outside off and a bouncer, Younis ducks |
122 | b5 | 0 | short outside off, cut to point |
122 | b6 | 1 | width outside off, slammed to point |
End of over 123: | (5 runs scored) Pakistan 435-2 (Azhar Ali 134*, 271 balls, Younis Khan 32*, 65 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
123 | b1 | 0 | Herath to Younis Khan cut to point |
123 | b2 | 0 | tossed up and Younis drives to silly mid-off |
123 | b3 | 0 | Given! After he fall attempting a sweep but the close decision goes against him as he was likely struck outside the line of off stump, Younis not happy |
Younis Khan lbw b Herath (32 runs, 68 balls, 1x4, 0x6) | |||
© PCB | Misbah-ul-Haq comes in to bat | ||
123 | b4 | 0 | Herath to Misbah-ul-Haq defended to slip |
123 | b5 | 0 | comes out and defends to the off |
123 | b6 | 1 | fuller ball punched to long-on |
End of over 124: | (1 run scored) Pakistan 436-3 (Azhar Ali 134*, 271 balls, Misbah-ul-Haq 1*, 3 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
ANPR Fernando comes on to bowl | |||
124 | b1 | 1 | Fernando to Misbah-ul-Haq short ball and its cut to point |
124 | b2 | 1 | Fernando to Azhar Ali a bouncer and a surprised Azhar hooks to fine leg |
124 | b3 | 0 | Fernando to Misbah-ul-Haq defends |
124 | b4 | 0 | pushed to the off |
124 | b5 | 2 | short ball pulled to midwicket |
124 | b6 | 0 | pushed back |
End of over 125: | (4 runs scored) Pakistan 440-3 (Azhar Ali 135*, 272 balls, Misbah-ul-Haq 4*, 8 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
125 | b1 | 1 | Herath to Azhar Ali pushed away to leg |
125 | b2 | 0 | Herath to Misbah-ul-Haq defends |
125 | b3 | 0 | defends |
125 | b4 | 0 | comes forward to defend |
125 | b5 | 1 | turned to square leg |
125 | b6 | 2 | Herath to Azhar Ali sweeps to deep sqaure |
End of over 126: | (4 runs scored) Pakistan 444-3 (Azhar Ali 138*, 274 balls, Misbah-ul-Haq 5*, 12 balls) | ||
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Over | Ball | Runs | |
126 | b1 | 0 | Fernando to Misbah-ul-Haq driven hard to short cover |
126 | b2 | 2 | short ball, tucked away to deep midwicket |
126 | b3 | 1 | short on the off, punched off the backfoot to deep point |
126 | b4 | 0 | Fernando to Azhar Ali a bouncer and he ducks easily |
126 | b5 | 0 | another short one and he ducks |
126 | b6 | 4 | short and he hesitates but finally hooks very fine past the keeper |
CricketArchive Oracles say that the Pakistan 450 took 126.6 overs | |||
End of over 127: | (7 runs scored) Pakistan 451-3 (Azhar Ali 142*, 277 balls, Misbah-ul-Haq 8*, 15 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
127 | b1 | 1 | Herath to Misbah-ul-Haq on length, pushed to cover |
127 | b2 | 1 | Herath to Azhar Ali sweeps but mistimes and gets a single to leg |
127 | b3 | 4 | Herath to Misbah-ul-Haq a good reverse sweep to third man |
127 | b4 | 0 | defended back to the bowler |
127 | b5 | 1 | floated up and its pushed into the covers |
127 | b6 | 0 | Herath to Azhar Ali big shout for lbw but going down leg |
End of over 128: | (7 runs scored) Pakistan 458-3 (Azhar Ali 143*, 279 balls, Misbah-ul-Haq 14*, 19 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
128 | b1 | 1 | Fernando to Misbah-ul-Haq on length, and angling in, turned to leg |
128 | b2 | 0 | Fernando to Azhar Ali short and he defends to cover |
128 | b3 | 2 | short and he punches it to the cover sweeper |
128 | b4 | 3 | short and its slammed to the sweeper cover |
128 | b5 | 1 | Fernando to Misbah-ul-Haq on off stump and its turned to square leg |
128 | b6 | 0 | Fernando to Azhar Ali a hard drive for no runs to extra cover and drinks called in |
End of over 129: | (7 runs scored) Pakistan 465-3 (Azhar Ali 148*, 283 balls, Misbah-ul-Haq 16*, 21 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
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09:30 GMT: Play resumes | |||
129 | b1 | 1 | Herath to Misbah-ul-Haq full ball on the stumps, pushed to long-on |
129 | b2 | 1 | Herath to Azhar Ali flighted ball and its pushed to extra cover |
129 | b3 | 0 | Herath to Misbah-ul-Haq defends going onto his backfoot |
129 | b4 | 1 | comes forward and pushes to mid-on |
129 | b5 | 1 | Herath to Azhar Ali a 150 for Azhar as he turns the ball to leg |
CricketArchive Oracles say that Azhar Ali has made 150 in 285 balls with 9 fours | |||
129 | b6 | 0 | Herath to Misbah-ul-Haq outside off and on length, defended |
End of over 130: | (4 runs scored) Pakistan 469-3 (Azhar Ali 150*, 285 balls, Misbah-ul-Haq 18*, 25 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
130 | b1 | 2 | Fernando to Azhar Ali short and he cuts to deep cover |
130 | b2 | 1 | short ball and its pushed to point |
130 | b3 | 1 | Fernando to Misbah-ul-Haq pushed to point |
130 | b4 | 1 | Fernando to Azhar Ali turned to leg |
130 | b5 | 2 | Fernando to Misbah-ul-Haq outside off and its powered to the sweeper-cover |
130 | b6 | 0 | turned from outside off to point |
End of over 131: | (7 runs scored) Pakistan 476-3 (Azhar Ali 154*, 288 balls, Misbah-ul-Haq 21*, 28 balls) | ||
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Over | Ball | Runs | |
HKSR Kaluhalamulla comes on to bowl | |||
131 | b1 | 1 | Kaluhalamulla to Azhar Ali pushed to cover |
131 | b2 | 0 | Kaluhalamulla to Misbah-ul-Haq defended back |
131 | b3 | 0 | turned to square leg |
131 | b4 | 0 | defends |
131 | b5 | 4 | a reverse sweep works again |
131 | b6 | 0 | turned to leg |
End of over 132: | (5 runs scored) Pakistan 481-3 (Azhar Ali 155*, 289 balls, Misbah-ul-Haq 25*, 33 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
HMRKB Herath comes on to bowl | |||
132 | b1 | 0 | Herath to Azhar Ali defends |
132 | b2 | 1 | swept to deep midwicket |
132 | b3 | 1 | Herath to Misbah-ul-Haq turned to deep fine leg |
132 | b4 | 0 | Herath to Azhar Ali comes forward and defends |
132 | b5 | 1 | paddled to fine leg off middle stump |
132 | b6 | 1 | Herath to Misbah-ul-Haq comes out and drives to long-on |
CricketArchive Oracles say that the partnership of 50 (Azhar Ali 23, Misbah-ul-Haq 27) took 57 balls | |||
End of over 133: | (4 runs scored) Pakistan 485-3 (Azhar Ali 157*, 293 balls, Misbah-ul-Haq 27*, 35 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
133 | b1 | 0 | Kaluhalamulla to Misbah-ul-Haq down the legside and left alone |
133 | b2 | 1 | sweeps to deep fine leg |
133 | b3 | 0 | Kaluhalamulla to Azhar Ali takes a steo or two and defends |
133 | b4 | 0 | A reverse sweep too many! Does not connect and holes out at point for an easy catch by Kulasekara |
Azhar Ali c Kulasekara b Kaluhalamulla (157 runs, 295 balls, 9x4, 0x6) | |||
© PCB | Asad Shafiq comes in to bat | ||
133 | b5 | 1 | Kaluhalamulla to Asad Shafiq pushed to cover |
133 | b6 | 1 | Kaluhalamulla to Misbah-ul-Haq comes rushing out and works it to deep midwicket |
End of over 134: | (3 runs scored) Pakistan 488-4 (Misbah-ul-Haq 29*, 38 balls, Asad Shafiq 1*, 1 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
ANPR Fernando comes on to bowl | |||
134 | b1 | 0 | Fernando to Misbah-ul-Haq defended to the off |
134 | b2 | 0 | on off stump, defended to the off |
Rain again and covers being brought on | |||
The ongoing Asia Cup U19 match between India and Pakistan has ended in a tie | |||
09:51 GMT: Rain stops play | |||
10:18 GMT: A short time ago the rain stopped but its drizzling again now | |||
10:52 GMT: Play has been called-off for the day caused by the rain. Tomorrow play will start 15 minutes earler to try and make up for lost time. | |||
10:54 GMT: Pakistan have reached a commanding total but their hopes to get over 500 were foiled by rain | |||
10:54 GMT: End of the session's play | |||
10:54 GMT: Close of play for the day | |||
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Good morning/afternoon/evening Ladies and gentlemen, Pakitan are still continuing and it is day 3, who will win this match? Stay Tuned as there are 2 more days to go | |||
It was raining early in the morning but now the sun is shining brightly | |||
04:16 GMT: Start of session's play | |||
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134 | b3 | 1 | good length ball outside off, turning in, guides it to point for a single |
134 | b4 | 0 | Fernando to Asad Shafiq short of a good length outside off, turning in, shoulders arms at it |
134 | b5 | 0 | fuller in length outside off, drives it back to the bowler |
134 | b6 | 0 | short ball outside off, turning in, defends it to backward point\ |
End of over 135: | (1 run scored) Pakistan 489-4 (Misbah-ul-Haq 30*, 41 balls, Asad Shafiq 1*, 4 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
135 | b1 | 0 | Kaluhalamulla to Misbah-ul-Haq short in length outside off, turning in, turns it to square leg |
135 | b2 | 1 | on length outside off, turning in, turns it to mid-wicket for a single |
135 | b3 | 0 | Kaluhalamulla to Asad Shafiq short ball outside off, turning in, turns it to leg gully |
135 | b4 | 1 | fuller in length outside off, turning in, comes forward and drives it to long-on for a single |
135 | b5 | 0 | Kaluhalamulla to Misbah-ul-Haq Howzat! on length outside off, turning in, turns it to square leg, starts to run, meanwhile ilshan takes it and throws it at the stumps, direct hit, the decision goes to the Tv umpire, replays show that his bat was on the crease, so he's gone |
Asad Shafiq run out (Dilshan) (2 runs, 6 balls, 0x4, 0x6) | |||
© MET Inc | Adnan Akmal comes in to bat | ||
135 | b6 | 0 | Kaluhalamulla to Adnan Akmal fuller in length outside off, turning in, defends |
End of over 136: | (2 runs scored) Pakistan 491-5 (Misbah-ul-Haq 31*, 44 balls, Adnan Akmal 0*, 1 balls) | ||
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Over | Ball | Runs | |
136 | b1 | 0 | Fernando to Misbah-ul-Haq good length ball outside off, turning in, cuts it to backward point |
136 | b2 | 0 | short in length outside off, turning in, defends it to point |
136 | b3 | 1 | on length outside off, in swinging, whips it to deep mid-wicket for a single |
136 | b4 | 1 | Fernando to Adnan Akmal yorker on middle stump, turns it to mid-wicket for a single |
136 | b5 | 1 | Fernando to Misbah-ul-Haq good in length outside off, turning in, turns it to square leg for a single |
136 | b6 | 0 | Fernando to Adnan Akmal short length ball outside off, turning in, shoulders arms at it |
End of over 137: | (3 runs scored) Pakistan 494-5 (Misbah-ul-Haq 33*, 48 balls, Adnan Akmal 1*, 3 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
137 | b1 | 0 | Kaluhalamulla to Misbah-ul-Haq fuller in length on middle stump, turns it to square leg |
137 | b2 | 0 | full length ball outside off, drives it back to the bowler |
137 | b3 | 1 | on elngth outside leg, tries to sweep it, gets an edge past the keeper to leg gully for a single |
137 | b4 | 0 | Kaluhalamulla to Adnan Akmal fuller in length on middle stump, comes forward and drives it to mid on |
137 | b5 | 0 | full length ball on middle stump, defends it to mid-wicket |
137 | b6 | 0 | short ball outside off, turning in, defends it to silly point |
End of over 138: | (1 run scored) Pakistan 495-5 (Misbah-ul-Haq 34*, 51 balls, Adnan Akmal 1*, 6 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
138 | b1 | 4 | Fernando to Misbah-ul-Haq Beauty! short in length outside off, steers it to third man for a beautiful boundary |
138 | b2 | 1nb | good length ball outside off, turning in, tries to drive it, gets an edge to point |
CricketArchive Oracles say that the Pakistan 500 took 138.1 overs | |||
138 | b3 | 0 | on length outside off, cuts it to backward point |
138 | b4 | 2 | cuts it to deep point for two runs |
138 | b5 | 4 | pulls iy yo deep square leg for four |
138 | b6 | 1 | drives it to mid-wicket for a single |
138 | b7 | 1 | Fernando to Adnan Akmal drives it to mid on for a single |
End of over 139: | (13 runs scored) Pakistan 508-5 (Misbah-ul-Haq 45*, 57 balls, Adnan Akmal 2*, 7 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
139 | b1 | 0 | Kaluhalamulla to Adnan Akmal |
139 | b2 | 0 | on length outside off, turning in, turns it to short leg |
139 | b3 | 0 | good in length outside off, turning in, turns it to square leg |
139 | b4 | 1 | low full toss outside off, drives it to long-on for a single |
139 | b5 | 1 | Kaluhalamulla to Misbah-ul-Haq fuller in length outside leg, sweeps it to deep square leg for a single |
139 | b6 | 0 | Kaluhalamulla to Adnan Akmal good in length outside off, turning in, turns it to square leg |
End of over 140: | (2 runs scored) Pakistan 510-5 (Misbah-ul-Haq 46*, 58 balls, Adnan Akmal 3*, 12 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
HMRKB Herath comes on to bowl | |||
140 | b1 | 1 | Herath to Misbah-ul-Haq full ball outside leg, sweeps it to fine leg for a single |
140 | b2 | 0 | Herath to Adnan Akmal tossed up outside off, defends |
140 | b3 | 1 | |
140 | b4 | 0 | Herath to Misbah-ul-Haq length ball outside off, cuts it to backward point |
140 | b5 | 1 | fuller in length outside off, drives it to deep extra cover for a single |
140 | b6 | 0 | Herath to Adnan Akmal lenth ball on middle stump, tries to sweep it, gets an edge onto the pad |
End of over 141: | (3 runs scored) Pakistan 513-5 (Misbah-ul-Haq 48*, 61 balls, Adnan Akmal 4*, 15 balls) | ||
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Over | Ball | Runs | |
141 | b1 | 2 | Kaluhalamulla to Misbah-ul-Haq good length ball outside off, cuts it to deep point for two runs |
CricketArchive Oracles say that Misbah-ul-Haq has made 50 in 62 balls with 4 fours | |||
141 | b2 | 0 | on length outside off, turning in, goes for the reverse sweep but mistimes |
141 | b3 | 1 | length ball outside off, turning in, comes forward and defends it back to the bowler |
141 | b4 | 0 | Kaluhalamulla to Adnan Akmal good length ball outside off, turning in, turns it to short leg |
141 | b5 | 1 | good length ball outside off, turning in, drives it to extra cover for a single |
141 | b6 | 2 | Kaluhalamulla to Misbah-ul-Haq on length outside off, turns it to deep square leg for two runs |
End of over 142: | (6 runs scored) Pakistan 519-5 (Misbah-ul-Haq 53*, 65 balls, Adnan Akmal 5*, 17 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
142 | b1 | 0 | Herath to Adnan Akmal fuller in length outside off, defends |
142 | b2 | 0 | Another wicket for Herath! on length outside off, cuts it to short cover, Tillakaratne Dilshan takes it and smiles |
Adnan Akmal c Dilshan b Herath (5 runs, 19 balls, 0x4, 0x6) | |||
© cricistan | Abdur Rehman comes in to bat | ||
142 | b3 | 0 | Herath to Abdur Rehman defends |
142 | b4 | 1 | drives it to long-on |
142 | b5 | 0 | Herath to Misbah-ul-Haq turns it to square leg |
142 | b6 | 0 | defends it back to the bowler |
End of over 143: | (1 run scored) Pakistan 520-6 (Misbah-ul-Haq 53*, 67 balls, Abdur Rehman 1*, 2 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
143 | b1 | 1 | Kaluhalamulla to Abdur Rehman |
143 | b2 | 0 | Kaluhalamulla to Misbah-ul-Haq |
143 | b3 | 2 | |
143 | b4 | 0 | |
143 | b5 | 1 | |
143 | b6 | 0 | Kaluhalamulla to Abdur Rehman |
End of over 144: | (4 runs scored) Pakistan 524-6 (Misbah-ul-Haq 56*, 71 balls, Abdur Rehman 2*, 4 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
144 | b1 | 4 | Herath to Misbah-ul-Haq |
144 | b2 | 0 | |
144 | b3 | 1 | |
144 | b4 | 6 | Herath to Abdur Rehman |
CricketArchive Oracles say that Abdur Rehman has made 2500 runs in first-class matches | |||
144 | b5 | 1 | |
144 | b6 | 1 | Herath to Misbah-ul-Haq |
End of over 145: | (13 runs scored) Pakistan 537-6 (Misbah-ul-Haq 62*, 75 balls, Abdur Rehman 9*, 6 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
145 | b1 | 0 | Kaluhalamulla to Misbah-ul-Haq defends |
145 | b2 | 1 | drives it to mid off |
145 | b3 | 6 | Kaluhalamulla to Abdur Rehman Six More! full length ball on middle stump, comes forward and lofts it to long-on for a super six |
145 | b4 | 0 | short ball outside off, cuts it to backward point |
145 | b5 | 2 | fuller in length on middle stump, drives it to long-on for two runs |
145 | b6 | 0 | good length ball outside off, turning in, defends |
End of over 146: | (9 runs scored) Pakistan 546-6 (Misbah-ul-Haq 63*, 77 balls, Abdur Rehman 17*, 10 balls) | ||
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Over | Ball | Runs | |
146 | b1 | 1 | Herath to Misbah-ul-Haq good in length outside off, turning in, turns it to mid-wicket for a single |
146 | b2 | 0 | Herath to Abdur Rehman length ball outside off, turning in, defends it to mid off |
146 | b3 | 1 | full length ball outside off, comes down the track and smashes it to long-off for a single |
146 | b4 | 1 | Herath to Misbah-ul-Haq down the legside, turns it to square leg for a single |
146 | b5 | 1lb | Herath to Abdur Rehman on length outside leg, turning in, comes forward and tries to pull it but misses, the ball hits his pad and goes to point for a leg bye |
CricketArchive Oracles say that the Pakistan 550 took 146.5 overs | |||
146 | b6 | 1 | Herath to Misbah-ul-Haq fuller in length on middle stump, turns it to mid-wicket for a single |
End of over 147: | (5 runs scored) Pakistan 551-6 (Misbah-ul-Haq 66*, 80 balls, Abdur Rehman 18*, 13 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
05:08 GMT: End of innings | |||
05:09 GMT: The have declared, Pakistan lead by 551 runs, they will be looking to strike early so that they can have full control of this game and stop it from heading towards a fraw | |||
Fernando's overs adjusted by -1 | |||
Kulasekara's overs adjusted by 1 | |||
Fernando's runs conceded adjusted by -7 | |||
Kulasekara's runs conceded adjusted by 7 |