Date-stamped : 28 Jun2002 - 10:54 1st Match: England v Sri Lanka at Nottingham, 27 Jun 2002 Ball-by-Ball Commentary Match State: Match start scheduled for 2.30 Local Time (1.30 GMT/19.30 SL) Good Afternoon! Welcome to Trent Bridge in Nottingham for the first match of the Natwest triangular ODI series. England take on Sri Lanka in the day-night encounter. The morale of the English side must be very high after the Test series win against Sri Lanka. It is a sunny afternoon here, clear blue skies to go with it. The pitch is dry, a few cracks here and there, a lot of runs to be scored on this track. The news from the middle is that Nasser Hussain has won the toss and elected to bat. The teams are as follows: England team: *N Hussain, ME Trescothick, NV Knight, GP Thorpe, RC Irani, +AJ Stewart, A Flintoff, AF Giles, RJ Kirtley, MJ Hoggard, PD Collingwood. Sri Lanka team: *ST Jayasuriya, +RS Kaluwitharana, MS Atapattu, DPMD Jayawardene, RP Arnold, MN Nawaz, KC Sangakkara, WPUJC Vaas, CRD Fernando, DNT Zoysa, UDU Chandana. Sri Lanka plays their cricket wit lot flair, unlike in the Test series, they will go out there more positive. Vaas did not look at his best in the Test series, he has a tremendous task of carrying this Sri Lanka bowling attack, that too in the absence of their ace bowler Muttiah Muralitharan. England are without their most experienced fast bowlers - Andrew Caddick and Darren Gough. Players are in the middle, we are all set for the start. Nick Knight to take strike, Chaminda Vaas is the bowler, to bowl left-arm over the wicket. Sorry, it is Marcus Trescothick to take strike. 0.1 Vaas to Knight, no run 0.1 Vaas to Trescothick, no run 0.2 Vaas to Trescothick, no run 0.3 Vaas to Trescothick, one run 0.4 Vaas to Knight, no run 0.5 Vaas to Knight, two runs 0.6 Vaas to Knight, one run End of over 1 (4 runs) England 4/0 (RR: 4.00) WPUJC Vaas 1-0-4-0 - Pavilion End NV Knight 3* (3b) ME Trescothick 1* (3b) 1.1 Zoysa to Knight, no run 1.2 Zoysa to Knight, no run 1.3 Zoysa to Knight, no run 1.4 Zoysa to Knight, one run 1.5 Zoysa to Trescothick, no run 1.6 Zoysa to Trescothick, no run End of over 2 (1 run) England 5/0 (RR: 2.50) DNT Zoysa 1-0-1-0 - Radcliffe Road End NV Knight 4* (7b) ME Trescothick 1* (5b) 2.1 Vaas to Knight, one run 2.2 Vaas to Trescothick, no run 2.3 Vaas to Trescothick, no run, short of a good length, outside the off, played to backward point. 2.4 Vaas to Trescothick, no run, slightly slower delivery, just outside the off, defended. 2.5 Vaas to Trescothick, no run, right up to the batsman, forward in defence. 2.6 Vaas to Trescothick, one run, outside the off, played down to third-man for a single. End of over 3 (2 runs) England 7/0 (RR: 2.33) WPUJC Vaas 2-0-6-0 - Pavilion End ME Trescothick 2* (10b) NV Knight 5* (8b) 3.1 Zoysa to Trescothick, FOUR, drifting in to the batsman, shuffles across and plays it fine, down to the fine leg fence for four! 3.2 Zoysa to Trescothick, one run, eased through the on side for a single. 3.3 Zoysa to Knight, (noball) one run, outside the off, played down to third-man. 3.3 Zoysa to Trescothick, FOUR, angling in to the batsman, driftign down the leg side, tucked around the corner for four! 3.4 Zoysa to Trescothick, one run, back of a length, rising delivery, played down to third-man. 3.5 Zoysa to Knight, no run, just outside the off, played in defence. 3.6 Zoysa to Knight, two runs, on the pads, tucked around the corner for a couple of runs. End of over 4 (14 runs) England 21/0 (RR: 5.25) DNT Zoysa 2-0-15-0 (1nb) - Radcliffe Road End ME Trescothick 12* (14b 2x4) NV Knight 8* (11b) 4.1 Vaas to Trescothick, no run 4.2 Vaas to Trescothick, one run, played down to third-man for a single. 4.3 Vaas to Knight, no run, short of a length, outside the off, pushed in defence to the off side. 4.4 Vaas to Knight, FOUR, that is a beauty! walks across and plays a cute flick to the fine leg fence for four. 4.5 Vaas to Knight, FOUR, this is wonderful stuff, just outside the off, stands tall and punches this one through covers for four! glorious stroke. 4.6 Vaas to Knight, no run, full in length, just outside the off, forward in defence. End of over 5 (9 runs) England 30/0 (RR: 6.00) WPUJC Vaas 3-0-15-0 - Pavilion End ME Trescothick 13* (16b 2x4) NV Knight 16* (15b 2x4) 5.1 Zoysa to Trescothick, FOUR, Zoysa pitches this one up, and Trescothick leans into the drive, getting it through covers for four 5.2 Zoysa to Trescothick, one run, this time the ball is cut dowb just past the slip cordon, getting a single to third man 5.3 Zoysa to Knight, no run, goes right through the batsman, just beating the outside edge of the bat 5.4 Zoysa to Knight, FOUR, in response, Knight walks down the track and lofts Zoysa to the long-off boundary for four 5.5 Zoysa to Knight, OUT: Zoysa pitches further up again, the ball pitches just outside off-stump and looks to be crashing into middle and leg-stump. Umpire Shepherd has no hesitation in raising the finger, and England lose their first wicket. England 39/1, Partnership of 39 NV Knight lbw b Zoysa 20 (18b 3x4 0x6) ME Trescothick 18* (18b 3x4) DNT Zoysa 2.5-0-24-1 (1nb) Nasser Hussain comes out to join Trescothick in the middle 5.6 Zoysa to Hussain, no run End of over 6 (9 runs) England 39/1 (RR: 6.50) DNT Zoysa 3-0-24-1 (1nb) - Radcliffe Road End ME Trescothick 18* (18b 3x4) N Hussain 0* (1b) 6.1 Vaas to Trescothick, no run, outside the off-stump and Trescothick defends stoutly 6.2 Vaas to Trescothick, three runs, just short of a length and Trescothick punches it through cover for three runs 6.3 Vaas to Hussain, no run, Hussain defends the ball to the off-side 6.4 Vaas to Hussain, no run, defended to the off-side again 6.5 Vaas to Hussain, no run, Hussain has a wild slash, but Vaas' natural line takes the ball away from the batsman and beats the edge 6.6 Vaas to Hussain, no run, the ball just nipping back and Hussain plays it down End of over 7 (3 runs) England 42/1 (RR: 6.00) WPUJC Vaas 4-0-18-0 - Pavilion End ME Trescothick 21* (20b 3x4) N Hussain 0* (5b) Zoysa to continue. 7.1 Zoysa to Trescothick, no run, back of a length, just outside the off, leaving the batsman late, plays at it, beaten. 7.2 Zoysa to Trescothick, FOUR, short in length, waits for the ball and smashes this one, pulled away to the mid-wicket fence for four! 7.3 Zoysa to Trescothick, no run, just outside the of, trescothick has no idea which way the ball is moving, this one goes away, plays at it, gets the edge and falls well short of the first slip fielder. 7.4 Zoysa to Trescothick, one run, down the leg, tucked around the corner for a single. 7.5 Zoysa to Hussain, no run, short of a good length, outside the off, angling away, gets right on top of it, plays it down to gully. 7.6 Zoysa to Hussain, no run, once again, angling away, played straight to the man at gully. End of over 8 (5 runs) England 47/1 (RR: 5.88) DNT Zoysa 4-0-29-1 (1nb) - Radcliffe Road End ME Trescothick 26* (24b 4x4) N Hussain 0* (7b) 8.1 Vaas to Trescothick, OUT: short of a good length, outside the off, looks to chip it over covers, gets a leading edge, ball goes high in the air towards covers, Sangakkara does well to get under it and take a good catch. England 47/2, Partnership of 8 ME Trescothick c Sangakkara b Vaas 26 (25b 4x4 0x6) N Hussain 0* (7b) WPUJC Vaas 4.1-0-18-1 The batsmen having crossed over, Hussain to take strike, new batsman Thorpe will be at the non-striker's end. 8.2 Vaas to Hussain, no run, just outside the off, defended. 8.3 Vaas to Hussain, no run, pitching outside theline of leg, Hussain in some trouble, hit on the pad, no damage done. 8.4 Vaas to Hussain, three runs, slightly short, rocks back and plays a half cut-drive through covers, picks up three runs and the fifty is on the board. 8.5 Vaas to Thorpe, no run, just outside the off, defended. 8.6 Vaas to Thorpe, two runs, outside the of, opens the face of the bat and runs it past the second slip, down to third-man, takes a couple of runs and is off the mark. End of over 9 (5 runs) England 52/2 (RR: 5.78) WPUJC Vaas 5-0-23-1 - Pavilion End N Hussain 3* (10b) GP Thorpe 2* (2b) Zoysa to continue. 9.1 Zoysa to Hussain, (noball) no run, starts off with a no ball, drifting in late, defended. 9.1 Zoysa to Hussain, legbye: one run, on the pads, and off the pads it goes down towards fine leg. 9.2 Zoysa to Thorpe, no run, back of a length, outside the off, defended. 9.3 Zoysa to Thorpe, no run, outside the off, left alone. 9.4 Zoysa to Thorpe, one run, eased through the on side for a single. 9.5 Zoysa to Hussain, no run, full in length, just outside the off, defended. 9.6 Zoysa to Hussain, three runs, on leg and middle, not the right kind of line and length, eased away through mid-wicket. End of over 10 (6 runs) England 58/2 (RR: 5.80) DNT Zoysa 5-0-34-1 (2nb) - Radcliffe Road End N Hussain 6* (14b) GP Thorpe 3* (5b) 10.1 Vaas to Hussain, one run 10.2 Vaas to Thorpe, two runs, on the pads, flicked away through mid- wicket. 10.3 Vaas to Thorpe, no run, outside the off, defended. 10.4 Vaas to Thorpe, no run, outside the off, defended. 10.5 Vaas to Thorpe, no run, angling in to the batsman, defended. 10.6 Vaas to Thorpe, no run, on leg and middle, pushed to midwicket. End of over 11 (3 runs) England 61/2 (RR: 5.55) WPUJC Vaas 6-0-26-1 - Pavilion End N Hussain 7* (15b) GP Thorpe 5* (10b) Zoysa to continue. 11.1 Zoysa to Hussain, FOUR, juicy half volley outside the off, smashing cover drive for four, glorious stroke. 11.2 Zoysa to Hussain, one run 11.3 Zoysa to Thorpe, no run 11.4 Zoysa to Thorpe, two runs, punched through covers, sheer timing, couple of runs. 11.5 Zoysa to Thorpe, no run, well up to the batsman, played to mid-on. 11.6 Zoysa to Thorpe, no run End of over 12 (7 runs) England 68/2 (RR: 5.67) DNT Zoysa 6-0-41-1 (2nb) - Radcliffe Road End N Hussain 12* (17b 1x4) GP Thorpe 7* (14b) Fernando is the new bowler, coming over the wicker to the right hander 12.1 Fernando to Hussain, no run, played to the mid-off region, the fielder comes in quickly and cuts of the single 12.2 Fernando to Hussain, wide: no run, wayward delivery down the leg side, don't need eyes to call taht 12.2 Fernando to Hussain, no run 12.3 Fernando to Hussain, FOUR, pitched up on the middle and leg, Hussain leans forward and plays it to the backward of sqaure fence, classic shot! 12.4 Fernando to Hussain, one run, played to the short fine leg region, quick single taken 12.5 Fernando to Thorpe, no run, short delivery just wide of the off stump, defended 12.6 Fernando to Thorpe, FOUR, short and wide outside the off, Thorpe quickly moves back and cuts it past the diving point fielder, the ball races away to the fence End of over 13 (10 runs) England 78/2 (RR: 6.00) CRD Fernando 1-0-10-0 (1w) - Pavilion End N Hussain 17* (21b 2x4) GP Thorpe 11* (16b 1x4) 13.1 Zoysa to Hussain, one run 13.2 Zoysa to Thorpe, two runs, pitched up on the middle and leg, played to the deep mid-wicket region, long chase for the fielder, cuts it off just in front of the rope 13.3 Zoysa to Thorpe, (noball) one run 13.3 Zoysa to Hussain, no run 13.4 Zoysa to Hussain, no run 13.5 Zoysa to Hussain, no run 13.6 Zoysa to Hussain, no run End of over 14 (5 runs) England 83/2 (RR: 5.93) DNT Zoysa 7-0-46-1 (3nb) - Radcliffe Road End GP Thorpe 14* (18b 1x4) N Hussain 18* (26b 2x4) 14.1 Fernando to Thorpe, no run 14.2 Fernando to Thorpe, one run, short outside the off, played to the third-man region, easy single taken 14.3 Fernando to Hussain, two runs, pitched up on the middle and leg, played uplishly past the mid-on fielder 14.4 Fernando to Hussain, no run, short delivery on the off and angling into the right hander, defended 14.5 Fernando to Hussain, no run, good length delivery on the off, defended 14.6 Fernando to Hussain, one run, quick delivery on the middle and leg, played with soft hands to the short fine leg region, quick single taken End of over 15 (4 runs) England 87/2 (RR: 5.80) CRD Fernando 2-0-14-0 (1w) - Pavilion End N Hussain 21* (26b 2x4) GP Thorpe 15* (24b 1x4) Match State: Drinks 15.1 Chandana to Hussain, no run 15.2 Chandana to Hussain, one run 15.3 Chandana to Thorpe, no run 15.4 Chandana to Thorpe, no run, tossed up, pushed to the on side. 15.5 Chandana to Thorpe, no run 15.6 Chandana to Thorpe, one run, tucked around the corner End of over 16 (2 runs) England 89/2 (RR: 5.56) UDU Chandana 1-0-2-0 - Radcliffe Road End GP Thorpe 16* (25b 1x4) N Hussain 22* (31b 2x4) 16.1 Fernando to Thorpe, no run 16.2 Fernando to Thorpe, no run 16.3 Fernando to Thorpe, one run 16.4 Fernando to Hussain, two runs 16.5 Fernando to Hussain, one run 16.6 Fernando to Thorpe, no run End of over 17 (4 runs) England 93/2 (RR: 5.47) CRD Fernando 3-0-18-0 (1w) - Pavilion End N Hussain 25* (33b 2x4) GP Thorpe 17* (29b 1x4) 17.1 Chandana to Hussain, FOUR 17.2 Chandana to Hussain, one run 17.3 Chandana to Thorpe, one run 17.4 Chandana to Hussain, wide: no run 17.4 Chandana to Hussain, no run 17.5 Chandana to Hussain, no run 17.6 Chandana to Hussain, one run End of over 18 (8 runs) England 101/2 (RR: 5.61) UDU Chandana 2-0-10-0 (1w) - Radcliffe Road End N Hussain 31* (38b 3x4) GP Thorpe 18* (30b 1x4) 18.1 Fernando to Hussain, two runs, outside the off, played down to third-man for a couple of runs. 18.2 Fernando to Hussain, no run, short of a length, rising delivery, goes for the slash, beaten. 18.3 Fernando to Hussain, OUT: faster delivery, goes right through the defence, clips the off bail, Hussain is out! England 103/3, Partnership of 56 N Hussain b Fernando 32 (41b 3x4 0x6) GP Thorpe 18* (30b 1x4) CRD Fernando 3.3-0-19-1 (1w) Stewart is the new man in. 18.4 Fernando to Stewart, no run, short of a good length, angling in, defended. 18.5 Fernando to Stewart, one run, darting in to the batsman, played away through mid-wicket for a single. 18.6 Fernando to Thorpe, OUT: Fernando the tornado! Another quick delivery, short of a length, rising and leaving the batsman, Thorpe plays at this one, drags the ball back into the stumps, rattling sound of timber, England lose two wickets in one over! England 104/4, Partnership of 1 GP Thorpe b Fernando 18 (31b 1x4 0x6) End of over 19 (3 runs) England 104/4 (RR: 5.47) CRD Fernando 4-0-20-2 (1w) - Pavilion End AJ Stewart 1* (2b) Irani is the new batsman. Chandana to continue, Stewart on strike. 19.1 Chandana to Stewart, no run, forward in defence. 19.2 Chandana to Stewart, two runs, whipped through the on side for a couple of runs. 19.3 Chandana to Stewart, one run, played behind square for a single. Irani on strike now. 19.4 Chandana to Irani, no run, pushes forward in defence. 19.5 Chandana to Irani, no run, tossed up, played to mid-wicket. 19.6 Chandana to Irani, two runs, tossed up again, good use of the feet, driven down the ground towards long on for a couple of runs, off the mark. End of over 20 (5 runs) England 109/4 (RR: 5.45) UDU Chandana 3-0-15-0 (1w) - Radcliffe Road End AJ Stewart 4* (5b) RC Irani 2* (3b) 20.1 Fernando to Stewart, no run, short of a good length, outside the off, defended. 20.2 Fernando to Stewart, no run, short of a good length, outside the off, defended. 20.3 Fernando to Stewart, two runs, good delivery, fast one too, just outside the off, takes a thick edge and goes down towards square third-man, couple of runs. 20.4 Fernando to Stewart, no run, full in length, driven straight back to the bowler, good diving stop. 20.5 Fernando to Stewart, no run, back of a length, rising delivery, gets right on the toes, gets on top of the ball, defends it down safely. 20.6 Fernando to Stewart, one run, on the pads, beautifully played down to fine leg. End of over 21 (3 runs) England 112/4 (RR: 5.33) CRD Fernando 5-0-23-2 (1w) - Pavilion End AJ Stewart 7* (11b) RC Irani 2* (3b) 21.1 Chandana to Stewart, no run, on leg and middle, defended 21.2 Chandana to Stewart, no run 21.3 Chandana to Stewart, one run, played to the legside for a single 21.4 Chandana to Irani, no run, defended solidly to cover 21.5 Chandana to Irani, no run 21.6 Chandana to Irani, one run End of over 22 (2 runs) England 114/4 (RR: 5.18) UDU Chandana 4-0-17-0 (1w) - Radcliffe Road End RC Irani 3* (6b) AJ Stewart 8* (14b) 22.1 Fernando to Irani, no run 22.2 Fernando to Irani, no run, quick delivery, pitched in line and then went down the leg, Fernando lucky not to be called for a wide. 22.3 Fernando to Irani, one run, worked away on the leg side. 22.4 Fernando to Stewart, one run, rising delivery, played down to third-man for a single. 22.5 Fernando to Irani, (noball) one run, good running between the wickets, pushed to covers gently and takes a quick single. 22.5 Fernando to Stewart, legbye: one run 22.6 Fernando to Irani, no run End of over 23 (5 runs) England 119/4 (RR: 5.17) CRD Fernando 6-0-27-2 (1w 1nb) - Pavilion End AJ Stewart 9* (16b) RC Irani 5* (11b) 23.1 Chandana to Stewart, no run 23.2 Chandana to Stewart, no run 23.3 Chandana to Stewart, one run, tucked around the corner, takes a quick single. 23.4 Chandana to Irani, one run, tossed up, neatly played through mid- wicket. 23.5 Chandana to Stewart, no run, flighted delivery, forward in defence. 23.6 Chandana to Stewart, no run, pushed in defence towards the off side. End of over 24 (2 runs) England 121/4 (RR: 5.04) UDU Chandana 5-0-19-0 (1w) - Radcliffe Road End RC Irani 6* (12b) AJ Stewart 10* (21b) It is going to be the skipper Jayasuriya to bowl now. 24.1 Jayasuriya to Irani, one run, quicker through the air, driven to deep mid-on. 24.2 Jayasuriya to Stewart, one run, slower through the air, pushed firmly to deep mid-off. 24.3 Jayasuriya to Irani, one run, played just wide of mid-wicket, takes a quick single. 24.4 Jayasuriya to Stewart, FOUR, short delivery, rocks back and bang! cuts it hard forward of point for four! 24.5 Jayasuriya to Stewart, no run, forward in defence. 24.6 Jayasuriya to Stewart, one run, driven down the ground to deep mid- off. End of over 25 (8 runs) England 129/4 (RR: 5.16) ST Jayasuriya 1-0-8-0 - Pavilion End AJ Stewart 16* (25b 1x4) RC Irani 8* (14b) 25.1 Chandana to Stewart, no run, tossed up, pushed in defence. 25.2 Chandana to Stewart, one run, worked away nicely through the on side, single to long off 25.3 Chandana to Irani, one run, on the legs, tucked around the corner. 25.4 Chandana to Stewart, no run, shout for lbw, not out. 25.5 Chandana to Stewart, one run, anothe quick run taken to backward point, third umpire called for, all safe. 25.6 Chandana to Irani, no run, forward in defence. End of over 26 (3 runs) England 132/4 (RR: 5.08) UDU Chandana 6-0-22-0 (1w) - Radcliffe Road End AJ Stewart 18* (29b 1x4) RC Irani 9* (16b) 26.1 Jayasuriya to Stewart, no run, Stewart plays it on th eoff, but Jayasuriya fields well off his own bowling 26.2 Jayasuriya to Stewart, no run, drifting down leg this time, and Stewart plays it on the on-side 26.3 Jayasuriya to Stewart, FOUR, Stewart cuts late and cuts well, the ball racing away to the third-man fence for four 26.4 Jayasuriya to Stewart, one run, Stewart plays the ball to the on- side for a single 26.5 Jayasuriya to Irani, no run, played to the on for no run 26.6 Jayasuriya to Irani, two runs, Irani plays to mid-on and the pair race back for a brace, well-run End of over 27 (7 runs) England 139/4 (RR: 5.15) ST Jayasuriya 2-0-15-0 - Pavilion End AJ Stewart 23* (33b 2x4) RC Irani 11* (18b) 27.1 Chandana to Stewart, legbye: one run, the ball drifts down leg and comes off Stewart's pads for one 27.2 Chandana to Irani, no run 27.3 Chandana to Irani, two runs, Irani plays it fine down the legside, the fielder picks up and has a shy at the stumps, but it results in an overthrow and two runs 27.4 Chandana to Irani, no run 27.5 Chandana to Irani, one run, played down to deep cover for a single 27.6 Chandana to Stewart, no run, tossed up just a fraction more and Stewart negotiates it safely. End of over 28 (4 runs) England 143/4 (RR: 5.11) UDU Chandana 7-0-25-0 (1w) - Radcliffe Road End RC Irani 14* (22b) AJ Stewart 23* (35b 2x4) 28.1 Jayasuriya to Irani, no run, Irani plays it back to the bowler 28.2 Jayasuriya to Irani, no run, CHandana fields well at mid-on to prevent a run 28.3 Jayasuriya to Irani, no run 28.4 Jayasuriya to Irani, wide: no run 28.4 Jayasuriya to Irani, no run 28.5 Jayasuriya to Irani, one run, a single down to deep cover. 28.6 Jayasuriya to Stewart, no run, Stewart too plays down to deep extra cover for a single End of over 29 (2 runs) England 145/4 (RR: 5.00) ST Jayasuriya 3-0-17-0 (1w) - Pavilion End RC Irani 15* (27b) AJ Stewart 23* (36b 2x4) 29.1 Chandana to Irani, one run, Stewart puts the flihted ball away to long-off. Irani wants two, but the fieldering is good enough to prevent the second 29.2 Chandana to Stewart, no run 29.3 Chandana to Stewart, one run 29.4 Chandana to Irani, one run 29.5 Chandana to Stewart, two runs 29.6 Chandana to Stewart, one run End of over 30 (6 runs) England 151/4 (RR: 5.03) UDU Chandana 8-0-31-0 (1w) - Radcliffe Road End AJ Stewart 27* (40b 2x4) RC Irani 17* (29b) 30.1 Jayasuriya to Stewart, one run, cut down to deep extra cover for a single. 30.2 Jayasuriya to Irani, one run, Irani mis-hits the shot, the ball going off the edge to the legside for a single 30.3 Jayasuriya to Stewart, no run 30.4 Jayasuriya to Stewart, one run, Stewart hits it to mid-on, but Chandana fields well to restrict it to one. 30.5 Jayasuriya to Irani, one run 30.6 Jayasuriya to Stewart, no run, Stewart flirts with that one outside the off-stump but decides to leave it alone. End of over 31 (4 runs) England 155/4 (RR: 5.00) ST Jayasuriya 4-0-21-0 (1w) - Pavilion End RC Irani 19* (31b) AJ Stewart 29* (44b 2x4) 31.1 Chandana to Irani, one run, stroked to midwicket for a single. 31.2 Chandana to Stewart, FOUR, Stewart uses his feet well, coming down the track and lofting Chandana for four to the long-on fence 31.3 Chandana to Stewart, one run, a single down to long-on this time. 31.4 Chandana to Irani, two runs, Irania nudges it to the legside and sprints back for the second run. 31.5 Chandana to Irani, one run, strokes it down to long-on for just the one. 31.6 Chandana to Stewart, no run, Chandana tosses it up and Stewart pats it down on the legside for no run. End of over 32 (9 runs) England 164/4 (RR: 5.12) UDU Chandana 9-0-40-0 (1w) - Radcliffe Road End RC Irani 23* (34b) AJ Stewart 34* (47b 3x4) 32.1 Jayasuriya to Irani, one run, Irania continues to milk the bowling, getting one to long-on this time. 32.2 Jayasuriya to Stewart, one run, Stewart plays it to the off for one. 32.3 Jayasuriya to Irani, no run 32.4 Jayasuriya to Irani, one run, a single to deep midwicket. 32.5 Jayasuriya to Stewart, one run, played to point, where Zoysa comes up with some ungainly fielding. 32.6 Jayasuriya to Irani, no run End of over 33 (4 runs) England 168/4 (RR: 5.09) ST Jayasuriya 5-0-25-0 (1w) - Pavilion End AJ Stewart 36* (49b 3x4) RC Irani 25* (38b) 33.1 Chandana to Stewart, no run, Chandana sees Stewart starting to come down the track and tosses it up more to beat the batsman. 33.2 Chandana to Stewart, one run, played to the on for a single. 33.3 Chandana to Irani, no run, Irani plays it straight back to the bowler. 33.4 Chandana to Irani, no run 33.5 Chandana to Irani, two runs, Irani beats the diving bowler and plays it down to long-on for two. 33.6 Chandana to Irani, one run End of over 34 (4 runs) England 172/4 (RR: 5.06) UDU Chandana 10-0-44-0 (1w) - Radcliffe Road End RC Irani 28* (42b) AJ Stewart 37* (51b 3x4) Match State: Drinks Vaas into the attack now. 34.1 Vaas to Irani, two runs, Irani plays it to deep extra cover for a brace. 34.2 Vaas to Irani, no run 34.3 Vaas to Irani, FOUR, Irani plays the ball down to fine-lg. The fielder tries to stop the ball from racing over the boundary, but third umpire confirms the boundary. 34.4 Vaas to Irani, one run 34.5 Vaas to Stewart, one run, stroked to deep extra cover for one. 34.6 Vaas to Irani, no run, fielder by short midwicket. End of over 35 (8 runs) England 180/4 (RR: 5.14) WPUJC Vaas 7-0-34-1 - Pavilion End AJ Stewart 39* (52b 3x4) RC Irani 34* (47b 1x4) Arnold's gentle off-spin into the attack from the other end. 35.1 Arnold to Stewart, no run, Arnold fields well off his own bowling. 35.2 Arnold to Stewart, no run, fielded by short midwicket. 35.3 Arnold to Stewart, no run, almost breaks through Stewarat's defences with some turn. 35.4 Arnold to Stewart, one run, Stewart manages to get this one to long-on for a single. 35.5 Arnold to Irani, no run, patted back to the bowler. 35.6 Arnold to Irani, one run, Stewart heaves Arnold, but he can only find square leg for one. End of over 36 (2 runs) England 182/4 (RR: 5.06) RP Arnold 1-0-2-0 - Radcliffe Road End RC Irani 35* (49b 1x4) AJ Stewart 40* (56b 3x4) 36.1 Jayasuriya to Irani, one run 36.2 Jayasuriya to Stewart, no run 36.3 Jayasuriya to Stewart, no run 36.4 Jayasuriya to Stewart, no run, Stewart again finds the cover fieldsman. 36.5 Jayasuriya to Stewart, no run, Stewart still cannot get Jayasuriya away. 36.6 Jayasuriya to Stewart, one run, a single down to long-on, but a good over from the Sri Lankan captain. End of over 37 (2 runs) England 184/4 (RR: 4.97) ST Jayasuriya 6-0-27-0 (1w) - Pavilion End AJ Stewart 41* (61b 3x4) RC Irani 36* (50b 1x4) 37.1 Arnold to Stewart, one run 37.2 Arnold to Irani, one run 37.3 Arnold to Stewart, one run 37.4 Arnold to Irani, one run, down to long-on for one. 37.5 Arnold to Stewart, one run, good running again, taking the quick single. 37.6 Arnold to Irani, no run, patted right back to Arnold. End of over 38 (5 runs) England 189/4 (RR: 4.97) RP Arnold 2-0-7-0 - Radcliffe Road End AJ Stewart 44* (64b 3x4) RC Irani 38* (53b 1x4) 38.1 Jayasuriya to Stewart, no run 38.2 Jayasuriya to Stewart, FOUR, Stewart judges the shorter ball well, moving to leg to dab it down to third man for four. 38.3 Jayasuriya to Stewart, FOUR, Stewart cuts this time, sending the ball backward of point for four and bringing up his half century. 38.4 Jayasuriya to Stewart, one run, full and drfiting to leg, and Stewart plays it down to long on for one. 38.5 Jayasuriya to Irani, one run 38.6 Jayasuriya to Stewart, no run End of over 39 (10 runs) England 199/4 (RR: 5.10) ST Jayasuriya 7-0-37-0 (1w) - Pavilion End RC Irani 39* (54b 1x4) AJ Stewart 53* (69b 5x4) 39.1 Arnold to Irani, OUT: Irani tries to heave Arnold for a biggie, but he can only find Jayawardene on the square leg fence. The fielder holds well with the sun in his eyes, and Irani is gone. England 199/5, Partnership of 95 RC Irani c Jayawardene b Arnold 39 (55b 1x4 0x6) AJ Stewart 53* (69b 5x4) RP Arnold 2.1-0-7-1 39.2 Arnold to Stewart, one run, played to midwicket for one. 39.3 Arnold to Flintoff, one run 39.4 Arnold to Stewart, no run 39.5 Arnold to Stewart, FOUR, Stewart dabs it down to third man for four. 39.6 Arnold to Stewart, one run, driven down the groudn to long-on. End of over 40 (7 runs) England 206/5 (RR: 5.15) RP Arnold 3-0-14-1 - Radcliffe Road End AJ Stewart 59* (73b 6x4) A Flintoff 1* (1b) Jayasuriya to continue, Stewart on strike. 40.1 Jayasuriya to Stewart, no run, quicker through the air, pushed firmly back down the track. 40.2 Jayasuriya to Stewart, no run, outside the off, gives himself a lot of room , manages to push it to covers. 40.3 Jayasuriya to Stewart, one run, goes for the sweep, gets an inside edge. 40.4 Jayasuriya to Flintoff, one run, charges down the track and hits it firmly to mid-on, misfielded. 40.5 Jayasuriya to Stewart, no run, short delivery, goes back, gives himself a little bit too much of a room, gets an inside edge. 40.6 Jayasuriya to Stewart, no run, forward in defence. End of over 41 (2 runs) England 208/5 (RR: 5.07) ST Jayasuriya 8-0-39-0 (1w) - Pavilion End A Flintoff 2* (2b) AJ Stewart 60* (78b 6x4) 41.1 Arnold to Flintoff, one run 41.2 Arnold to Stewart, one run, tossed up, walks down the track and plays it to mid-wicket. 41.3 Arnold to Flintoff, no run 41.4 Arnold to Flintoff, one run 41.5 Arnold to Stewart, no run, pushed to mid-on. 41.6 Arnold to Stewart, no run, outside the leg, played to short fine leg. End of over 42 (3 runs) England 211/5 (RR: 5.02) RP Arnold 4-0-17-1 - Radcliffe Road End A Flintoff 4* (5b) AJ Stewart 61* (81b 6x4) 42.1 Jayasuriya to Flintoff, no run, hit on the pad, well forward was the batsman, loud shout for lbw, not out. 42.2 Jayasuriya to Flintoff, one run, driven towards mid-off. 42.3 Jayasuriya to Stewart, no run, played to mid-wicket 42.4 Jayasuriya to Stewart, no run, gives himself a lot of room, mistimes it completely. 42.5 Jayasuriya to Stewart, no run, flat and quick, outside the off, Stewart wanting the big ones, misses. 42.6 Jayasuriya to Stewart, one run, hit down the ground to long on. End of over 43 (2 runs) England 213/5 (RR: 4.95) ST Jayasuriya 9-0-41-0 (1w) - Pavilion End AJ Stewart 62* (85b 6x4) A Flintoff 5* (7b) 43.1 Arnold to Stewart, one run, worked away nicely through the on side. 43.2 Arnold to Flintoff, one run, tossed up, outside the off, driven powerfully to long off. 43.3 Arnold to Stewart, one run, tossed up, driven towards long on. 43.4 Arnold to Flintoff, FOUR, heave ho! big one high over mid-wicket, one bounce and over the ropes. 43.5 Arnold to Flintoff, one run, cracks this one to the fielder at deep mid-wicket for a single. 43.6 Arnold to Stewart, no run End of over 44 (8 runs) England 221/5 (RR: 5.02) RP Arnold 5-0-25-1 - Radcliffe Road End A Flintoff 11* (10b 1x4) AJ Stewart 64* (88b 6x4) 44.1 Jayasuriya to Flintoff, two runs, down the track and hammered down the ground to long off, quick running betwen the wickets. 44.2 Jayasuriya to Flintoff, FOUR, dances down the track and smashes this one through extra cover, a lofted cover drive for four. 44.3 Jayasuriya to Flintoff, no run, played back to the bowler. 44.4 Jayasuriya to Flintoff, one run, whipped away for a single. 44.5 Jayasuriya to Stewart, no run, outside the line of leg, giving himself a lot of room again, jayasuriya almost following the batsman, Stewart misses out. 44.6 Jayasuriya to Stewart, two runs End of over 45 (9 runs) England 230/5 (RR: 5.11) ST Jayasuriya 10-0-50-0 (1w) - Pavilion End A Flintoff 18* (14b 2x4) AJ Stewart 66* (90b 6x4) At County Ground, New Road, Worcester - Graeme Hick has completed yet another Triple hundred, playing against Durham. 45.1 Arnold to Flintoff, FOUR, ho ho! down the track and smashes this one high over long on, one bounce and over the ropes for four. 45.2 Arnold to Flintoff, one run, driven down the ground for a single. 45.3 Arnold to Stewart, FOUR, Stewart! smashes this one wide of long on for four, this is brilliant batting. 45.4 Arnold to Stewart, two runs, Stewart continues, played wide of mid- wicket, couple of runs. 45.5 Arnold to Stewart, FOUR, what a shot! slower through the air, smashed through mid-wicket for four! 45.6 Arnold to Stewart, one run, driven down the ground for a single. End of over 46 (16 runs) England 246/5 (RR: 5.35) RP Arnold 6-0-41-1 - Radcliffe Road End AJ Stewart 77* (94b 8x4) A Flintoff 23* (16b 3x4) 46.1 Fernando to Stewart, no run 46.2 Fernando to Stewart, one run, gives himself room and slaps it away to backward point. 46.3 Fernando to Flintoff, no run, makes room for himself and tries to thrash it through covers, but he finds the fielder. 46.4 Fernando to Flintoff, FOUR, shuffles down the track and absolutely wallops it past the bowler for four to long-off. 46.5 Fernando to Flintoff, one run, makes room again, but this time Flintoff can only find the long-off fielder for a single. 46.6 Fernando to Stewart, one run End of over 47 (7 runs) England 253/5 (RR: 5.38) CRD Fernando 7-0-34-2 (1w 1nb) - Pavilion End AJ Stewart 79* (97b 8x4) A Flintoff 28* (19b 4x4) 47.1 Vaas to Stewart, no run, Stewart has a wild slog at the ball and misses, but he looks askance at the umpire for not declaring a wide. 47.2 Vaas to Stewart, one run, slower ball, which Stewart dabs down for a single. 47.3 Vaas to Flintoff, bye: FOUR, fired down the legside, and Flintoff has an almighty heave, but the ball misses everything and races away for four byes. 47.4 Vaas to Flintoff, FOUR, this time Flintoff gives it everything he's got, and the ball races away to the thirdman fence off the edge. 47.5 Vaas to Flintoff, SIX, all power! Flintoff just picks Vaas, swivels on the back foot and deposits it well past the square leg fence for maximum. 47.6 Vaas to Flintoff, one run, a tame single down to long-off to finish off a good over for England. End of over 48 (16 runs) England 269/5 (RR: 5.60) WPUJC Vaas 8-0-46-1 - Radcliffe Road End A Flintoff 39* (23b 5x4 1x6) AJ Stewart 80* (99b 8x4) 48.1 Fernando to Flintoff, one run, Fernando directs it right into the blockhole the minute he sees Flintoff shuffling around the crease, a good ball. 48.2 Fernando to Stewart, one run, Stewart too tangoing around in his crease, mving to leg before dabbing it down on the on-side for one. 48.3 Fernando to Flintoff, SIX, she flies through the air with the greatest of ease! Flintoff picks the slower ball well and gives himself room to slame it for six over the cover ropes. 48.4 Fernando to Flintoff, one run, Flintoff moves well outside off- stump, but the ball comes on to him quicker than expected and he can only get one on the legside. 48.5 Fernando to Stewart, one run 48.6 Fernando to Flintoff, two runs, down the track, but he can only punch it down the ground for a couple. End of over 49 (12 runs) England 281/5 (RR: 5.73) CRD Fernando 8-0-46-2 (1w 1nb) - Pavilion End AJ Stewart 82* (101b 8x4) A Flintoff 49* (27b 5x4 2x6) 49.1 Vaas to Stewart, one run, right up in the blockhole, and Stewart is content to let Flintoff have strike for the final over of the innings. 49.2 Vaas to Flintoff, one run, fifty for Andrew Flintoff, off just 28 balls. A crucial knock, and one that may yet see England hit 290. 49.3 Vaas to Stewart, OUT: Stewart sashays down the track, but Vaas keeps his head and directs his delivery right at the blockhole. Stewart misses and Vaas hits, ending a fine knock by the England veteran. England 283/6, Partnership of 84 AJ Stewart b Vaas 83 (103b 8x4 0x6) A Flintoff 50* (28b 5x4 2x6) WPUJC Vaas 8.3-0-48-2 49.4 Vaas to Collingwood, FOUR, Collingwood cheekily paddles Vaas around the corner off his very first ball, sending it to the fine-leg fence for four. 49.5 Vaas to Collingwood, two runs, Collingwood charges down the track this time, but the ball catches the edge and races away, and only a good piece of fielding by Naveed NAwaz restricts it to 2. 49.6 Vaas to Collingwood, FOUR, down the track again and this time he gest hold of it, lofting Vaas for a one-bounce four to long-on. End of over 50 (12 runs) England 293/6 (RR: 5.86) WPUJC Vaas 9-0-58-2 - Radcliffe Road End A Flintoff 50* (28b 5x4 2x6) PD Collingwood 10* (3b 2x4) England finish on 293 for six, a total that didn't look likely when Thorpe and Hussain were dismissed in quick succession. But Stewart and Irani, and then later Flintoff, rebuilt the innings with great application, and Sri Lanka are going to have a tough time chasing this target. We'll be back shortly with the Sri Lankan run-chase. Match State: Innings Break Welcome back. Play is about to start, players are in the middle. It is going to be Matthew Hoggard, Sanath Jayasuriya to take strike. 0.1 Hoggard to Jayasuriya, no run, short pitched delivery, rising, Jayasuriya fends it down, was in some sort of trouble doing so. 0.2 Hoggard to Jayasuriya, one run, on leg and middle, played behind square and off the mark. Kaluwitharana to take strike now. 0.3 Hoggard to Kaluwitharana, no run, back of a length, outside the off, left alone to the keeper. 0.4 Hoggard to Kaluwitharana, no run, just outside the off, played towards gully. 0.5 Hoggard to Kaluwitharana, wide: no run, fired way down the leg side. 0.5 Hoggard to Kaluwitharana, no run, back of a length, extra bounce, hit on the thigh pad. 0.6 Hoggard to Kaluwitharana, no run, another awkward delivery, rising sharply, fended towards the on side. End of over 1 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 2/0 (RR: 2.00 RRR: 292/49 = 5.96) MJ Hoggard 1-0-2-0 (1w) - Pavilion End ST Jayasuriya 1* (2b) RS Kaluwitharana 0* (4b) Good first over by Hoggard, giving away just two runs. It will be James Kirtley to share the new ball. 1.1 Kirtley to Jayasuriya, one run, outside the off, takes a thick outside edge and goes down to third-man for a single. 1.2 Kirtley to Kaluwitharana, one run, outside the off, takes a thick outside edge and goes down to third-man for a single. 1.3 Kirtley to Jayasuriya, no run, plays it back to the bowler. 1.4 Kirtley to Jayasuriya, no run, loud shout for lbw, not out, ball pitching outside the line of leg. 1.5 Kirtley to Jayasuriya, no run, outside the off, forward in defence. 1.6 Kirtley to Jayasuriya, legbye: one run, loud shout for lbw, looked very close indeed, umpire Shepherd does not think so, walks way and signals the leg bye. End of over 2 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 5/0 (RR: 2.50 RRR: 289/48 = 6.02) RJ Kirtley 1-0-2-0 - Radcliffe Road End ST Jayasuriya 2* (7b) RS Kaluwitharana 1* (5b) 2.1 Hoggard to Jayasuriya, no run, pushed in defence to covers. 2.2 Hoggard to Jayasuriya, one run, back of a length, rising delivery, worked away nicely through the on side for a single. 2.3 Hoggard to Kaluwitharana, one run, outside the off, opens the face of the bat and runs it down to third-man for a single. 2.4 Hoggard to Jayasuriya, wide: no run, wide down the leg side. 2.4 Hoggard to Jayasuriya, no run, inside edge onto the pads. 2.5 Hoggard to Jayasuriya, no run, Hoggard not giving Jayasuriya the width outside the off to play his trademark shots, pushes this one to covers. 2.6 Hoggard to Jayasuriya, no run, another excellent delivery, right at the batsman, extra bounce too, Jayasuriya does well to play it to the off side. End of over 3 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 8/0 (RR: 2.67 RRR: 286/47 = 6.09) MJ Hoggard 2-0-5-0 (2w) - Pavilion End RS Kaluwitharana 2* (6b) ST Jayasuriya 3* (12b) 3.1 Kirtley to Kaluwitharana, no run, just outside the off, defended. 3.2 Kirtley to Kaluwitharana, one run, angling in to the batsman, tucked around the corner. Sri Lanka off to a very cautious start here. 3.3 Kirtley to Jayasuriya, FOUR, Here we go! width offered outside the of, the trademark square drive for four! jayasuriya at his very best. 3.4 Kirtley to Jayasuriya, no run, much better delivery, right on target, defended. 3.5 Kirtley to Jayasuriya, one run, full in length, worked away nicely to mid-wicket. 3.6 Kirtley to Kaluwitharana, wide: no run, fired down the leg side. 3.6 Kirtley to Kaluwitharana, no run, ooh! almost dragged this one back into the stumps. End of over 4 (7 runs) Sri Lanka 15/0 (RR: 3.75 RRR: 279/46 = 6.07) RJ Kirtley 2-0-9-0 (1w) - Radcliffe Road End ST Jayasuriya 8* (15b 1x4) RS Kaluwitharana 3* (9b) 4.1 Hoggard to Jayasuriya, FOUR, fast delivery, Jayasuriya looking to play a powerful cover drive, slices this one over point for four! 4.2 Hoggard to Jayasuriya, OUT: Wow! What a catch! jayasuriya plays a powerful cover drive, Nasser Hussain at short covers, dives like an acrobat to his left, takes the catch one-handed, what a brilliant catch this is, Hussain and all his mates pumped up, tremendous stuff. Sri Lanka 19/1, Partnership of 19 ST Jayasuriya c Hussain b Hoggard 12 (17b 2x4 0x6) RS Kaluwitharana 3* (9b) MJ Hoggard 2.2-0-9-1 (2w) Atapattu is the new batsman. 4.3 Hoggard to Atapattu, no run, angling in to the batsman, sliding down the leg, shapes to work it through mid-wicket, hit on the pad. 4.4 Hoggard to Atapattu, no run, almost an action replay, this time n inside edge onto the pads. 4.5 Hoggard to Atapattu, no run, just outside the off, defended. 4.6 Hoggard to Atapattu, one run, back of a length, shuffles back and across, plays it towards mid-on, takes a quick single. End of over 5 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 20/1 (RR: 4.00 RRR: 274/45 = 6.09) MJ Hoggard 3-0-10-1 (2w) - Pavilion End MS Atapattu 1* (4b) RS Kaluwitharana 3* (9b) That was a stunning catch taken by Hussain to dismiss Jayasuriya, who is having a poor run with the bat. If catches win matches, this is the kind of stuff one expects from any skipper. Simply brilliant effort by Hussain. 5.1 Kirtley to Atapattu, no run, gets right behind the line and defends. 5.2 Kirtley to Atapattu, no run, forward in defence. 5.3 Kirtley to Atapattu, wide: no run, wide down the leg side. 5.3 Kirtley to Atapattu, no run, outside the off, pushed to covers. 5.4 Kirtley to Atapattu, no run, just outside the of, gets right behind the line and defends. 5.5 Kirtley to Atapattu, one run, French cut! thick inside edge, misses the off stump and goes down to fine leg. 5.6 Kirtley to Kaluwitharana, no run, gets right behind theline and defends. End of over 6 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 22/1 (RR: 3.67 RRR: 272/44 = 6.18) RJ Kirtley 3-0-11-0 (2w) - Radcliffe Road End MS Atapattu 2* (9b) RS Kaluwitharana 3* (10b) 6.1 Hoggard to Atapattu, FOUR, Atapattu flicks Hoggard off his pads to the fence jut behind square 6.2 Hoggard to Atapattu, no run, better line this time, and Atapattu solidly defends 6.3 Hoggard to Atapattu, (noball) no run, Atapattu cuts, but finds the point fieldsman. 6.3 Hoggard to Atapattu, no run, good line again, and Atapattu can do little except defend 6.4 Hoggard to Atapattu, two runs, straying onto the legs again, and Atapattu whips it off his pads with felicity for a brace. 6.5 Hoggard to Atapattu, FOUR, Atapattu glides the ball down to the deep point fence. The Fielder tries to stop the boundary but fails. 6.6 Hoggard to Atapattu, no run End of over 7 (11 runs) Sri Lanka 33/1 (RR: 4.71 RRR: 261/43 = 6.07) MJ Hoggard 4-0-21-1 (2w 1nb) - Pavilion End RS Kaluwitharana 3* (10b) MS Atapattu 12* (16b 2x4) 7.1 Kirtley to Kaluwitharana, one run, Kaluwitharana tries to whip it through the onside, but he can only pick up one. 7.2 Kirtley to Atapattu, no run 7.3 Kirtley to Atapattu, no run 7.4 Kirtley to Atapattu, two runs, Atapattu glides down to the thirdman region again for a brace. 7.5 Kirtley to Atapattu, no run, drifting down leg, but Atapattu just finds the legside fielder. 7.6 Kirtley to Atapattu, no run End of over 8 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 36/1 (RR: 4.50 RRR: 258/42 = 6.14) RJ Kirtley 4-0-14-0 (2w) - Radcliffe Road End RS Kaluwitharana 4* (11b) MS Atapattu 14* (21b 2x4) 8.1 Hoggard to Kaluwitharana, one run 8.2 Hoggard to Atapattu, no run, played to the point fielder for no run. 8.3 Hoggard to Atapattu, no run, played down the wicket to the bowler. 8.4 Hoggard to Atapattu, no run 8.5 Hoggard to Atapattu, two runs, Atapattu flicks it just past the short midwicket fieldsman for two runs. 8.6 Hoggard to Atapattu, one run, a single just behind square this time to end the over. End of over 9 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 40/1 (RR: 4.44 RRR: 254/41 = 6.20) MJ Hoggard 5-0-25-1 (2w 1nb) - Pavilion End MS Atapattu 17* (26b 2x4) RS Kaluwitharana 5* (12b) 9.1 Kirtley to Atapattu, no run, Kirtley beats Atapattu, just past the outside edge of the bat. 9.2 Kirtley to Atapattu, no run 9.3 Kirtley to Atapattu, one run, Atapattu punches the ball into the offside for a single. 9.4 Kirtley to Kaluwitharana, one run, just short of a length, and Kaluwitharana tucks it away for a single on the legside. 9.5 Kirtley to Atapattu, one run, driven to mid-on for one. 9.6 Kirtley to Kaluwitharana, one run End of over 10 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 44/1 (RR: 4.40 RRR: 250/40 = 6.25) RJ Kirtley 5-0-18-0 (2w) - Radcliffe Road End RS Kaluwitharana 7* (14b) MS Atapattu 19* (30b 2x4) 10.1 Hoggard to Kaluwitharana, no run, Kaluwitharana flashes outside the off-stump and french-cuts it to short fine leg for no run. 10.2 Hoggard to Kaluwitharana, no run 10.3 Hoggard to Kaluwitharana, no run, Kaluwitharana tries to pull Hoggared, but the ball comes on to him quicker than anticipated. 10.4 Hoggard to Kaluwitharana, no run, Kalu finds the fielder again, this time at point. 10.5 Hoggard to Kaluwitharana, one run, in the blockhole, but Kaluwitharana plays with soft hands to point to snatch the single. 10.6 Hoggard to Atapattu, no run, defended to point for no run. End of over 11 (1 run) Sri Lanka 45/1 (RR: 4.09 RRR: 249/39 = 6.38) MJ Hoggard 6-0-26-1 (2w 1nb) - Pavilion End RS Kaluwitharana 8* (19b) MS Atapattu 19* (31b 2x4) 11.1 Kirtley to Kaluwitharana, no run, Kirtley appeals loud and long, but umpire Shepherd turns down the lbw request. TV replays shgow it was close, though. 11.2 Kirtley to Kaluwitharana, FOUR, Short and wide outside the off- stump, and Kaluwitharana punches it through point for four. 11.3 Kirtley to Kaluwitharana, no run 11.4 Kirtley to Kaluwitharana, one run, chipped away in the air on the legside for one. 11.5 Kirtley to Atapattu, FOUR, flicked away behind square by Atapattu this time, the ball racing away to the fence for fur. 11.6 Kirtley to Atapattu, FOUR, not quite so convincing this time. Atapattu gets an inside edge and eludes short fine leg to pick up four more runs. End of over 12 (13 runs) Sri Lanka 58/1 (RR: 4.83 RRR: 236/38 = 6.21) RJ Kirtley 6-0-31-0 (2w) - Radcliffe Road End RS Kaluwitharana 13* (23b 1x4) MS Atapattu 27* (33b 4x4) 12.1 Irani to Kaluwitharana, no run, on the front foot and defends. 12.2 Irani to Kaluwitharana, one run, a stolen single from what started off as a defensive shot to the offside. 12.3 Irani to Atapattu, FOUR, exquisite! Atapattu takes Irani's gentle medium-pace and dispatches it straight down the ground for four. 12.4 Irani to Atapattu, no run 12.5 Irani to Atapattu, no run, defended to the offside for no run. 12.6 Irani to Atapattu, one run, driven down the ground to mid-on for one. End of over 13 (6 runs) Sri Lanka 64/1 (RR: 4.92 RRR: 230/37 = 6.22) RC Irani 1-0-6-0 - Pavilion End MS Atapattu 32* (37b 5x4) RS Kaluwitharana 14* (25b 1x4) 13.1 Flintoff to Atapattu, FOUR, Atapattu slashes, but Stewart reacts too late to prevent the ball from running away off the bottom edge for four to the third man fence. 13.2 Flintoff to Atapattu, no run 13.3 Flintoff to Atapattu, no run, Atapattu punches on the back foot, but he can only find the mid-off fielder for no run. 13.4 Flintoff to Atapattu, no run 13.5 Flintoff to Atapattu, no run, tries to whip it away on the legside, but Aapattu slips and almost falls over in the attempt. 13.6 Flintoff to Atapattu, no run End of over 14 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 68/1 (RR: 4.86 RRR: 226/36 = 6.28) A Flintoff 1-0-4-0 - Radcliffe Road End RS Kaluwitharana 14* (25b 1x4) MS Atapattu 36* (43b 6x4) 14.1 Irani to Kaluwitharana, FOUR, Kaluwitharana cuts hard, and the ball speeds along to the deep extra cover fence for four. 14.2 Irani to Kaluwitharana, one run, a scurried single to point. 14.3 Irani to Atapattu, no run, defended to the silly mid-off fieldsman. 14.4 Irani to Atapattu, no run, an expansive drive, but it finds the cover fielder. 14.5 Irani to Atapattu, no run, trying to whip it away on leg, but Atapattu plays over the abll. 14.6 Irani to Atapattu, no run, an expansive drive again, but the batsman misses the ball completely. End of over 15 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 73/1 (RR: 4.87 RRR: 221/35 = 6.31) RC Irani 2-0-11-0 - Pavilion End RS Kaluwitharana 19* (27b 2x4) MS Atapattu 36* (47b 6x4) 15.1 Flintoff to Kaluwitharana, one run, single to deep extra cover. 15.2 Flintoff to Atapattu, no run 15.3 Flintoff to Atapattu, one run, a single driven down to long-off. 15.4 Flintoff to Kaluwitharana, no run, played to short-midwicket 15.5 Flintoff to Kaluwitharana, no run, right up in the blockhole, and Kaluwitharana digs it out well. 15.6 Flintoff to Kaluwitharana, no run End of over 16 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 75/1 (RR: 4.69 RRR: 219/34 = 6.44) A Flintoff 2-0-6-0 - Radcliffe Road End MS Atapattu 37* (49b 6x4) RS Kaluwitharana 20* (31b 2x4) 16.1 Irani to Atapattu, one run, taken off the hips for just one run to square leg. 16.2 Irani to Kaluwitharana, one run, Kaluwitharana plays the ball between two offside fielders for a single. 16.3 Irani to Atapattu, one run 16.4 Irani to Kaluwitharana, no run, point comes in quickly to prevent the single. 16.5 Irani to Kaluwitharana, one run, tucked away to fine leg for one. 16.6 Irani to Atapattu, one run End of over 17 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 80/1 (RR: 4.71 RRR: 214/33 = 6.48) RC Irani 3-0-16-0 - Pavilion End MS Atapattu 40* (52b 6x4) RS Kaluwitharana 22* (34b 2x4) 17.1 Giles to Atapattu, one run 17.2 Giles to Kaluwitharana, no run, appeal for lbw, but Kaluwitharana escapes by coming well forward 17.3 Giles to Kaluwitharana, one run, tucked around the corner for a single. 17.4 Giles to Atapattu, one run, Atapattu strokes it down the ground for a single to long off. 17.5 Giles to Kaluwitharana, no run 17.6 Giles to Kaluwitharana, no run, played to short fine leg. End of over 18 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 83/1 (RR: 4.61 RRR: 211/32 = 6.59) AF Giles 1-0-3-0 - Radcliffe Road End MS Atapattu 42* (54b 6x4) RS Kaluwitharana 22* (38b 2x4) 18.1 Flintoff to Atapattu, no run, Atapattu wafts at one outside the off-stump and misses the ball. 18.2 Flintoff to Atapattu, one run, stroked away for a single on the offside. 18.3 Flintoff to Kaluwitharana, three runs, three scurried runs as Kaluwitharana works the ball to the deep midwicket region. 18.4 Flintoff to Atapattu, FOUR, half-way between a genuine edge and a soft-handed glide, Atapattu's shot causes the ball to race away to third man for four. 18.5 Flintoff to Atapattu, OUT: Atapattu plays neitehr forward not back, spooning the ball into the air on the offside. Ronnie Irani at mid-off dives and comes off with a great one-handed catch, the second one of the innings. Sri Lanka 91/2, Partnership of 72 MS Atapattu c Irani b Flintoff 47 (58b 7x4 0x6) RS Kaluwitharana 25* (39b 2x4) A Flintoff 2.5-0-14-1 18.6 Flintoff to Jayawardene, one run, Jayawardene off the mark straight away with a single. End of over 19 (9 runs) Sri Lanka 92/2 (RR: 4.84 RRR: 202/31 = 6.52) A Flintoff 3-0-15-1 - Pavilion End DPMD Jayawardene 1* (1b) RS Kaluwitharana 25* (39b 2x4) 19.1 Giles to Jayawardene, one run, Jayawardene strokes it to th epoint region for a single. 19.2 Giles to Kaluwitharana, one run, straight batted down to long off for one. 19.3 Giles to Jayawardene, one run 19.4 Giles to Kaluwitharana, one run 19.5 Giles to Jayawardene, FOUR, Jayawardene is wasting no time here. Coming down the track, he just chips the ball on the off-side, inside out over extra cover for four. 19.6 Giles to Jayawardene, one run, tucked awya to fine leg for a single. End of over 20 (9 runs) Sri Lanka 101/2 (RR: 5.05 RRR: 193/30 = 6.43) AF Giles 2-0-12-0 - Radcliffe Road End DPMD Jayawardene 8* (5b 1x4) RS Kaluwitharana 27* (41b 2x4) Flintoff to continue. 20.1 Flintoff to Jayawardene, no run 20.2 Flintoff to Jayawardene, FOUR, short and wide outside the off, powerful square cut for four to the square third-man fence. 20.3 Flintoff to Jayawardene, one run, worked away through mid-wicket for a quick single. 20.4 Flintoff to Kaluwitharana, no run, angling in, defended. 20.5 Flintoff to Kaluwitharana, one run, full in length, on leg and middle, played down to long leg. 20.6 Flintoff to Jayawardene, one run, outside the off, opens the face of the bat, plays it down to third-man for a single, keeps the strike. End of over 21 (7 runs) Sri Lanka 108/2 (RR: 5.14 RRR: 186/29 = 6.41) A Flintoff 4-0-22-1 - Pavilion End DPMD Jayawardene 14* (9b 2x4) RS Kaluwitharana 28* (43b 2x4) 21.1 Giles to Jayawardene, one run, bowling left-arm around the wicket and aiming at leg and middle, played through mid-wicket. 21.2 Giles to Kaluwitharana, no run, charges down the track and then plays the ball tamely to the fielder at short mid-wicket. 21.3 Giles to Kaluwitharana, no run, played back to the bowler. 21.4 Giles to Kaluwitharana, legbye: two runs, loud shout for lbw as Kaluwitharana has a wild slog, playing across the line as it is, hit outside theline of off, not out. 21.5 Giles to Kaluwitharana, no run 21.6 Giles to Kaluwitharana, FOUR, outside the off, thick edge and the ball speeds down to the third-man fence for four. End of over 22 (7 runs) Sri Lanka 115/2 (RR: 5.23 RRR: 179/28 = 6.39) AF Giles 3-0-17-0 - Radcliffe Road End DPMD Jayawardene 15* (10b 2x4) RS Kaluwitharana 32* (48b 3x4) 22.1 Flintoff to Jayawardene, one run, pushed firmly to covers, takes a single. 22.2 Flintoff to Kaluwitharana, one run, angling in, worked behind square for a run. 22.3 Flintoff to Jayawardene, no run, angling in from back of a length, Jayawardene on the move, defends. 22.4 Flintoff to Jayawardene, FOUR, now take that! powerful square cut for, ball raced to the fence for four in a flash. 22.5 Flintoff to Jayawardene, no run, played back to the bowler. 22.6 Flintoff to Jayawardene, no run, outside the off, presents the full face of the bat, plays it up to mid-off. End of over 23 (6 runs) Sri Lanka 121/2 (RR: 5.26 RRR: 173/27 = 6.41) A Flintoff 5-0-28-1 - Pavilion End RS Kaluwitharana 33* (49b 3x4) DPMD Jayawardene 20* (15b 3x4) 23.1 Giles to Kaluwitharana, one run, worked away nicely behind square. 23.2 Giles to Jayawardene, one run, on leg and middle,worked away nicely through mid-wicket. 23.3 Giles to Kaluwitharana, no run, looking to work it away through the on side, not succeeding. 23.4 Giles to Kaluwitharana, no run, flat and quick, Kaluwitharan wants to charge down and blast it high for a six, finally plays in defence to short mid-wicket. 23.5 Giles to Kaluwitharana, no run, another flat delivery, forward in defence. 23.6 Giles to Kaluwitharana, FOUR, sweeps, and sweeps fine for four! End of over 24 (6 runs) Sri Lanka 127/2 (RR: 5.29 RRR: 167/26 = 6.42) AF Giles 4-0-23-0 - Radcliffe Road End DPMD Jayawardene 21* (16b 3x4) RS Kaluwitharana 38* (54b 4x4) Ronnie Irani replaces Flintoff. 24.1 Irani to Jayawardene, no run, oooh! beaten outside the off, Jayawardene lucky not to get an edge. 24.2 Irani to Jayawardene, one run, opens the face of the bat and runs it down to third-man. 24.3 Irani to Kaluwitharana, SIX, Little Kalu! Charges down the track and smack! hits this one high over midwicket, that is going a long way, a long long way over the ropes for a six! 24.4 Irani to Kaluwitharana, no run, outside the off, defended. 24.5 Irani to Kaluwitharana, no run 24.6 Irani to Kaluwitharana, no run End of over 25 (7 runs) Sri Lanka 134/2 (RR: 5.36 RRR: 160/25 = 6.40) RC Irani 4-0-23-0 - Pavilion End DPMD Jayawardene 22* (18b 3x4) RS Kaluwitharana 44* (58b 4x4 1x6) 25.1 Giles to Jayawardene, two runs, worked away nicely through mid- wicket, good running between the wickets too. 25.2 Giles to Jayawardene, no run, defended. 25.3 Giles to Jayawardene, one run, worked around the corner. 25.4 Giles to Kaluwitharana, FOUR, swept fine, very fine, a diving effort at short fine leg, beats the fielder - four! 25.5 Giles to Kaluwitharana, no run, leans forward and defends. 25.6 Giles to Kaluwitharana, one run, eases this one through covers. End of over 26 (8 runs) Sri Lanka 142/2 (RR: 5.46 RRR: 152/24 = 6.33) AF Giles 5-0-31-0 - Radcliffe Road End RS Kaluwitharana 49* (61b 5x4 1x6) DPMD Jayawardene 25* (21b 3x4) 26.1 Irani to Kaluwitharana, one run, opens the faceof the bat and runs it down to third-man, takes the single, that is his fifty. 26.2 Irani to Jayawardene, no run, defended. 26.3 Irani to Jayawardene, one run 26.4 Irani to Kaluwitharana, one run 26.5 Irani to Jayawardene, no run, outside the off, played towards backward point. 26.6 Irani to Jayawardene, one run, worked away nicely through covers. End of over 27 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 146/2 (RR: 5.41 RRR: 148/23 = 6.43) RC Irani 5-0-27-0 - Pavilion End DPMD Jayawardene 27* (25b 3x4) RS Kaluwitharana 51* (63b 5x4 1x6) Collingwood replaces Giles. 27.1 Collingwood to Jayawardene, one run, played behind square. 27.2 Collingwood to Kaluwitharana, one run 27.3 Collingwood to Jayawardene, no run 27.4 Collingwood to Jayawardene, no run 27.5 Collingwood to Jayawardene, one run 27.6 Collingwood to Kaluwitharana, OUT: BRILLIANT! yet another brilliant catch, this time it is Graham Thorpe at short mid-wicket, diving to his right, Kaluwitharana is out! Sri Lanka 149/3, Partnership of 58 RS Kaluwitharana c Thorpe b Collingwood 52 (65b 5x4 1x6) End of over 28 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 149/3 (RR: 5.32 RRR: 145/22 = 6.59) PD Collingwood 1-0-3-1 - Radcliffe Road End DPMD Jayawardene 28* (29b 3x4) 28.1 Irani to Jayawardene, no run 28.2 Irani to Jayawardene, one run 28.3 Irani to Arnold, no run 28.4 Irani to Arnold, one run 28.5 Irani to Jayawardene, no run 28.6 Irani to Jayawardene, no run End of over 29 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 151/3 (RR: 5.21 RRR: 143/21 = 6.81) RC Irani 6-0-29-0 - Pavilion End RP Arnold 1* (2b) DPMD Jayawardene 29* (34b 3x4) 29.1 Collingwood to Arnold, no run, outside the off, played to backward point. 29.2 Collingwood to Arnold, no run, on leg and middle, defended again. 29.3 Collingwood to Arnold, one run, ooooh! Hussain almost pulls off an amzing catch at short mid-wicket, Arnold scooping the ball in the air, takes a single as the ball goes past a diving Hussain. 29.4 Collingwood to Jayawardene, no run, good line and length, not any pace at all for the batsman to make use of, defended. 29.5 Collingwood to Jayawardene, no run, once again, Jayawardene not able to work this away, hardly any pace in this bowling. Collingwood doing a good job. 29.6 Collingwood to Jayawardene, OUT: Bowled'm! Collingwood strikes again! plays all over this one, Jayawardene hears the rattling sound of timber, turns back to see the middle stump knocked out of the ground. Sri Lanka 152/4, Partnership of 3 DPMD Jayawardene b Collingwood 29 (37b 3x4 0x6) End of over 30 (1 run) Sri Lanka 152/4 (RR: 5.07 RRR: 142/20 = 7.10) PD Collingwood 2-0-4-2 - Radcliffe Road End RP Arnold 2* (5b) 30.1 Irani to Arnold, no run 30.2 Irani to Arnold, one run 30.3 Irani to Sangakkara, no run 30.4 Irani to Sangakkara, one run 30.5 Irani to Arnold, no run 30.6 Irani to Arnold, no run End of over 31 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 154/4 (RR: 4.97 RRR: 140/19 = 7.37) RC Irani 7-0-31-0 - Pavilion End KC Sangakkara 1* (2b) RP Arnold 3* (9b) The asking run rate shoots up to over seven now, and Sri Lanka are in more than a spot of bother 31.1 Collingwood to Sangakkara, one run, played to point for a single. 31.2 Collingwood to Arnold, one run, Arnold also plays to the offside for one. 31.3 Collingwood to Sangakkara, one run, patted to mid-off for one. 31.4 Collingwood to Arnold, one run 31.5 Collingwood to Sangakkara, one run, steerd to the offside for yet another single. 31.6 Collingwood to Arnold, one run, worked off the hips for a single to square leg. End of over 32 (6 runs) Sri Lanka 160/4 (RR: 5.00 RRR: 134/18 = 7.44) PD Collingwood 3-0-10-2 - Radcliffe Road End RP Arnold 6* (12b) KC Sangakkara 4* (5b) 32.1 Irani to Arnold, no run, defended on the front foot. 32.2 Irani to Arnold, no run, Irani cannot field the ball, but mid-on runs around to prevent the single. 32.3 Irani to Arnold, one run, quick single taken this time as Arnold plays with softer hands and sprins hard. 32.4 Irani to Sangakkara, bye: one run, completely eluding Sangakkara's bat, the ball races away for a bye. 32.5 Irani to Arnold, no run 32.6 Irani to Arnold, no run, Arnold has a heave at the ball but mistimes it. End of over 33 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 162/4 (RR: 4.91 RRR: 132/17 = 7.76) RC Irani 8-0-32-0 - Pavilion End KC Sangakkara 4* (6b) RP Arnold 7* (17b) 33.1 Collingwood to Sangakkara, one run 33.2 Collingwood to Arnold, no run, Collingwood just beats the outside dge. 33.3 Collingwood to Arnold, one run, Arnold strokes it through covers for a single. 33.4 Collingwood to Sangakkara, no run 33.5 Collingwood to Sangakkara, one run 33.6 Collingwood to Arnold, one run End of over 34 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 166/4 (RR: 4.88 RRR: 128/16 = 8.00) PD Collingwood 4-0-14-2 - Radcliffe Road End RP Arnold 9* (20b) KC Sangakkara 6* (9b) 34.1 Irani to Arnold, no run 34.2 Irani to Arnold, no run 34.3 Irani to Arnold, one run 34.4 Irani to Sangakkara, no run 34.5 Irani to Sangakkara, one run 34.6 Irani to Arnold, no run End of over 35 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 168/4 (RR: 4.80 RRR: 126/15 = 8.40) RC Irani 9-0-34-0 - Pavilion End KC Sangakkara 7* (11b) RP Arnold 10* (24b) 35.1 Collingwood to Sangakkara, FOUR, lofted to the mid-wicket fence, just elduing the fielder forfour much-needed runs. 35.2 Collingwood to Sangakkara, one run, off the pads for a single. 35.3 Collingwood to Arnold, FOUR, Arnold gets an inside edge, the ball racing away past the wicket-keepeer for fourruns. 35.4 Collingwood to Arnold, one run, uppish shot just past the bowler, but lands safely. 35.5 Collingwood to Sangakkara, no run, marvellously fielded at backward point by NIck Knight. 35.6 Collingwood to Sangakkara, wide: FOUR, Collingwood expected the ball to swing, but the cherry continues down the legside, past Stewart, for four wides. 35.6 Collingwood to Sangakkara, two runs, steered through point for a brace. End of over 36 (17 runs) Sri Lanka 185/4 (RR: 5.14 RRR: 109/14 = 7.79) PD Collingwood 5-0-31-2 (1w) - Radcliffe Road End RP Arnold 15* (26b 1x4) KC Sangakkara 14* (15b 1x4) Match State: Drinks 36.1 Irani to Arnold, no run, huge shout from Irani for lbw, but the umpire doesn't even consider it. 36.2 Irani to Arnold, one run, played to the offside for a single. 36.3 Irani to Sangakkara, FOUR, put away as soon as he saw the width, dispatching it through point for four. 36.4 Irani to Sangakkara, one run 36.5 Irani to Arnold, no run 36.6 Irani to Arnold, one run, played to long off for a single. End of over 37 (7 runs) Sri Lanka 192/4 (RR: 5.19 RRR: 102/13 = 7.85) RC Irani 10-0-40-0 - Pavilion End RP Arnold 17* (30b 1x4) KC Sangakkara 18* (17b 2x4) 37.1 Kirtley to Arnold, no run, wide outside the off-stump and Arnold has a faint-hearted dart at it. 37.2 Kirtley to Arnold, one run, dabbed down on the legside for a single. 37.3 Kirtley to Sangakkara, no run, Sangakkara tries to play it to long- on, but Kirtley is quick to field off his own bowling. 37.4 Kirtley to Sangakkara, one run, a single to deep extra cover. 37.5 Kirtley to Arnold, one run, Arnold is beaten, but the pair scamper through for a risky single nonetheless. 37.6 Kirtley to Sangakkara, (noball) one run, Kirtley oversteps, and Sangakkara plays the ball to third man to pick up the extra run. 37.6 Kirtley to Arnold, no run End of over 38 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 197/4 (RR: 5.18 RRR: 97/12 = 8.08) RJ Kirtley 7-0-35-0 (2w 1nb) - Radcliffe Road End KC Sangakkara 20* (20b 2x4) RP Arnold 19* (34b 1x4) 38.1 Hoggard to Sangakkara, one run, trying to whip it through the onside, Sangakkara ends up spooning through over, but the ball lands safely for a single. 38.2 Hoggard to Arnold, two runs, Arnold manages the whipping shot much better, getting a brace for it. 38.3 Hoggard to Arnold, one run, one-bounce to square leg for a single. 38.4 Hoggard to Sangakkara, no run, Sangakkara is beaten outside the off-stump by a fraction more bounce. 38.5 Hoggard to Sangakkara, one run, single to mid-on. 38.6 Hoggard to Arnold, one run, single to long-off. End of over 39 (6 runs) Sri Lanka 203/4 (RR: 5.21 RRR: 91/11 = 8.27) MJ Hoggard 7-0-32-1 (2w 1nb) - Pavilion End RP Arnold 22* (37b 1x4) KC Sangakkara 21* (23b 2x4) 39.1 Kirtley to Arnold, no run 39.2 Kirtley to Arnold, no run, brilliantly fielded at short midwicket 39.3 Kirtley to Arnold, no run 39.4 Kirtley to Arnold, one run, single to midwicket. 39.5 Kirtley to Sangakkara, no run, fuller length, and Sangakkara can only play it back to the bowler. 39.6 Kirtley to Sangakkara, no run, full again, and Sangakkara is beaten all ends up, the ball scurrying through to Stewart. End of over 40 (1 run) Sri Lanka 204/4 (RR: 5.10 RRR: 90/10 = 9.00) RJ Kirtley 8-0-36-0 (2w 1nb) - Radcliffe Road End RP Arnold 23* (41b 1x4) KC Sangakkara 21* (25b 2x4) 40.1 Hoggard to Arnold, (noball) legbye: one run, off the pads and down tofine leg for one. 40.1 Hoggard to Sangakkara, one run 40.2 Hoggard to Arnold, one run, Arnold throws his bat at it, thick edge down to third man. 40.3 Hoggard to Sangakkara, one run Required run rate touching nine now, making the job at hand even more difficult. 40.4 Hoggard to Arnold, FOUR, Arnold whips the full-toiss from Hoggard to the square leg fence, using his wrists to keep teh ball on the ground all the way. 40.5 Hoggard to Arnold, one run, slower ball picked away for one. 40.6 Hoggard to Sangakkara, no run, RUN OUT! Sangakkara plays the ball back down the track, Hoggard just gets his fingers to the ball before it ricochets onto the stumps. The third umpire finds that Russell Arnold is out of his ground, and the batsman walks back to the pavilion. End of over 41 (10 runs) Sri Lanka 214/4 (RR: 5.22 RRR: 80/9 = 8.89) MJ Hoggard 8-0-42-1 (2w 2nb) - Pavilion End RP Arnold 29* (45b 2x4) KC Sangakkara 23* (28b 2x4) Sri Lanka 214/5, Partnership of 62 RP Arnold run out (Hoggard) 29 (45b 2x4 0x6) 41.1 Flintoff to Chandana, no run 41.2 Flintoff to Chandana, one run, thrashed through covers for a single. 41.3 Flintoff to Sangakkara, OUT: Sangakkara goes for the lofted shot, as dictated by the situation, but he only spirals it up in the air for Kirtley at mid-on to take a simple catch. Sri Lanka 215/6, Partnership of 1 KC Sangakkara c Kirtley b Flintoff 23 (29b 2x4 0x6) UDU Chandana 1* (2b) A Flintoff 5.3-0-29-2 41.4 Flintoff to Chandana, no run 41.5 Flintoff to Chandana, OUT: Chandana goes for the pull shot, but the ball hurries onto him and takes the top edge. Thorpe at short midwicket gets under the ball and takes a simple catch, and that really must be the final nail in the coffin. Sri Lanka 215/7, Partnership of 0 UDU Chandana c Thorpe b Flintoff 1 (4b 0x4 0x6) MN Nawaz 0* (0b) A Flintoff 5.5-0-29-3 41.6 Flintoff to Vaas, wide: no run 41.6 Flintoff to Vaas, no run End of over 42 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 216/7 (RR: 5.14 RRR: 78/8 = 9.75) A Flintoff 6-0-30-3 (1w) - Radcliffe Road End MN Nawaz 0* (0b) WPUJC Vaas 0* (1b) 42.1 Hoggard to Nawaz, one run, Nawaz strikes the ball through the offside for one. 42.2 Hoggard to Vaas, no run, Vaas smashes it straight back, and the ball crashes into the non-striker's stumps. 42.3 Hoggard to Vaas, no run, a wild heave this time, but Vaas misses completely. 42.4 Hoggard to Vaas, one run, the ball stops a little on Vaas, who plays it onto the legside for a single. 42.5 Hoggard to Nawaz, no run, short of a length and climbing, and NAwaz can only play it down for no run. 42.6 Hoggard to Nawaz, no run, Nawaz's intended drive goes nowhere as the ball beats the outside edge and goes through to the keepeer. End of over 43 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 218/7 (RR: 5.07 RRR: 76/7 = 10.86) MJ Hoggard 9-0-44-1 (2w 2nb) - Pavilion End WPUJC Vaas 1* (4b) MN Nawaz 1* (3b) 43.1 Flintoff to Vaas, one run, a single down to mid-off, but singles are not going to do the trick here for the Sri Lankans. They need bondaries, and they need them fast.l 43.2 Flintoff to Nawaz, one run, another one to square leg, worked off his hips by Nawaz. 43.3 Flintoff to Vaas, no run, Vaas flashes at a short ball, but it whistles harmlessly past his head. 43.4 Flintoff to Vaas, one run, played down to mid-on for one. England looking to pick up a bonus point by bowling Sri Lanka out for under 235. 43.5 Flintoff to Nawaz, no run, Nawaz flirts with one outside the off- stump but ultimately lets it go past. 43.6 Flintoff to Nawaz, one run End of over 44 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 222/7 (RR: 5.05 RRR: 72/6 = 12.00) A Flintoff 7-0-34-3 (1w) - Radcliffe Road End MN Nawaz 3* (6b) WPUJC Vaas 3* (7b) 44.1 Hoggard to Nawaz, no run 44.2 Hoggard to Nawaz, (noball) no run, Hoggard oversteps and Nawaz duly plays down the wrong line. 44.2 Hoggard to Nawaz, one run, inside edge onto his helmet,Nawaz surprised by the pace. 44.3 Hoggard to Vaas, two runs, clobbered through covers for two. 44.4 Hoggard to Vaas, legbye: one run, slower delivery, and hitting Vaas' pads on the way to third man. 44.5 Hoggard to Nawaz, one run 44.6 Hoggard to Vaas, no run, Vaas plays it back to the bowler, and Hoggard playfully shies at the stumps, evoking a roar from the crowd. End of over 45 (6 runs) Sri Lanka 228/7 (RR: 5.07 RRR: 66/5 = 13.20) MJ Hoggard 10-0-49-1 (2w 3nb) - Pavilion End MN Nawaz 5* (10b) WPUJC Vaas 5* (10b) 45.1 Flintoff to Nawaz, one run, full-length delivery, and Nawaz glides down to third man for one. 45.2 Flintoff to Vaas, one run, full toss punched down the ground to long off for one. 45.3 Flintoff to Nawaz, no run, Nawaz tries the pull, but the ball takes the bottom edge and just bounces in front of Stewart. 45.4 Flintoff to Nawaz, no run, surprised by the bounce, Nawaz allows the ball to lob high up in the air, but Flintoff cannot get to it intime to take the catch. 45.5 Flintoff to Nawaz, one run, Nawaz gets a shot right this time, pulling the ball away for a single. 45.6 Flintoff to Vaas, FOUR, Vaas uses the long handle to good effect, plonking the ball straight down the ground for four. End of over 46 (7 runs) Sri Lanka 235/7 (RR: 5.11 RRR: 59/4 = 14.75) A Flintoff 8-0-41-3 (1w) - Radcliffe Road End MN Nawaz 7* (14b) WPUJC Vaas 10* (12b 1x4) Sri Lanka avoid ceding the bonus point to England with that four from Vaas. 46.1 Kirtley to Nawaz, one run, Kirtlety coming around the wicket to the left-handers, and Nawaz pats him away to mid-on for one. 46.2 Kirtley to Vaas, one run, worked off the pads for one. 46.3 Kirtley to Nawaz, one run, chipped up in the air on the legside, but the ball bounces just short of Nick Knight at square leg, while the batsmen run a single. 46.4 Kirtley to Vaas, OUT: Kirtley keeps the ball full and straight, and when Vaas misses, the ball slams into th ebase of the stumps, giving Kirtley his first wicket of the innings. Sri Lanka 238/8, Partnership of 23 WPUJC Vaas b Kirtley 11 (14b 1x4 0x6) MN Nawaz 9* (16b) RJ Kirtley 8.4-0-38-1 (2w 1nb) 46.5 Kirtley to Zoysa, OUT: Kirtley begings to appeal for lbw, but he only realises later that Zoysa has played all over his full, straight delivery, clipping off-stump. Sri Lanka 238/9, Partnership of 0 DNT Zoysa b Kirtley 0 (1b 0x4 0x6) MN Nawaz 9* (16b) RJ Kirtley 8.5-0-38-2 (2w 1nb) Can Kirtley finish off the Sri Lankans with a hat-trick? 46.6 Kirtley to Fernando, no run, the ball heads outside off-stump, but Fernando almost drags it back onto his stumps. The hat-trick is avoided, however. End of over 47 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 238/9 (RR: 5.06 RRR: 56/3 = 18.67) RJ Kirtley 9-0-38-2 (2w 1nb) - Pavilion End MN Nawaz 9* (16b) CRD Fernando 0* (1b) 47.1 Flintoff to Nawaz, one run 47.2 Flintoff to Fernando, no run, patted right back to the bowler. 47.3 Flintoff to Fernando, one run, short ball and Fernando allows it to climb onto his bat before skittering away on the legside for one. 47.4 Flintoff to Nawaz, one run, single down to third man. 47.5 Flintoff to Fernando, no run 47.6 Flintoff to Fernando, no run, defended again by Fernando. End of over 48 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 241/9 (RR: 5.02 RRR: 53/2 = 26.50) A Flintoff 9-0-44-3 (1w) - Radcliffe Road End MN Nawaz 11* (18b) CRD Fernando 1* (5b) 48.1 Kirtley to Nawaz, one run, Nawaz takes it on the full, but he can only put it away to deep extra cover for one. 48.2 Kirtley to Fernando, two runs, Stewart asks the question as he removes the bails after the second run, but Fernando is shown to be dawdling, just making it back in time. 48.3 Kirtley to Fernando, no run 48.4 Kirtley to Fernando, no run, played to short extra cover for no run. 48.5 Kirtley to Fernando, no run 48.6 Kirtley to Fernando, no run, Kirtley asks the question, but the ball is headling down leg. End of over 49 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 244/9 (RR: 4.98 RRR: 50/1 = 50.00) RJ Kirtley 10-0-40-2 (2w 1nb) - Pavilion End MN Nawaz 12* (19b) CRD Fernando 3* (10b) 49.1 Flintoff to Nawaz, one run, played through point region for just the single. 49.2 Flintoff to Fernando, no run, short and outside the off-stump, and Fernando shoulders arms. 49.3 Flintoff to Fernando, one run, short and Fernando just manages to get it down on the legside for one. 49.4 Flintoff to Nawaz, one run, steered down to third man for a single. 49.5 Flintoff to Fernando, one run, swatted to cover for another run. 49.6 Flintoff to Nawaz, one run, and another single to round it off, Nawaz patting it to midwicket. End of over 50 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 249/9 (RR: 4.98 RRR: 45/0 = 0.00) A Flintoff 10-0-49-3 (1w) - Radcliffe Road End MN Nawaz 15* (22b) CRD Fernando 5* (13b) England thus gain four points from this match, effecting a comprehensive domination of Sri Lanka. The batting was the telling factor in the end. Apart from Alec Stewart's responsible innings, Andrew Flintoff played a little cameo, smashing the Sri Lankan bowlers to all parts of the ground for a quickfire fifty. Sri Lanka, withough Muttiah Muralitharan, were found wanting, and their batting could not cope with the pressure of chasing such an imposing target. Join us for the next match in this NatWest Series on Saturday at 0945 GMT, 1515 IST. India take on England at Lord's on that day. Thank you. Contributed by The Management (help@cricinfo.com)