ODI · Thu, 22 Oct, 2026, 1:30 pm IST · Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
Sri Lanka won by 2 wickets
Josh Tongue to Janith Liyanage, Six, Josh Tongue bowls a full length delivery outside off stump. Janith Liyanage launches it cleanly over the ropes for six to seal the contest.
Josh Tongue to Asitha Fernando, 1 run, Josh Tongue bowls a full delivery wide outside off, and the batter works it away for a single.
Josh Tongue to Eshan Malinga, no run, Josh Tongue fires in a yorker right on the stumps, and Eshan Malinga has to depart. It is another crucial blow at the death for Sri Lanka. The steep chase just got even tougher with seven needed from three.
OUT: b JC Tongue
Josh Tongue to Dunith Wellalage, no run, Josh Tongue lands a good-length delivery right in line with the stumps, and the batter fails to score. A crucial dot ball in this tight chase.
OUT: b JC Tongue
Josh Tongue to Janith Liyanage, 1 run, Josh Tongue delivers back of a length on the stumps, nudged away for one to bring the target closer.
Jamie Overton to Janith Liyanage, 1 run, Jamie Overton serves a full-length ball on the stumps, worked away for one to keep the chase moving along.
Jamie Overton to Janith Liyanage, no run, Jamie Overton pushes this full on off stump, and the batter fails to pierce the gap. That keeps the equation at nine required from seven deliveries.
Jamie Overton to Dunith Wellalage, 1 run, Jamie Overton delivers one back of a length on the stumps, worked away to rotate the strike with a single.
Jamie Overton to Dunith Wellalage, no run, Jamie Overton pounds a back-of-a-length ball on the stumps, and the batter cannot beat the field. With just ten needed, there is no urge to rush.
Jamie Overton to Dunith Wellalage, 2 runs, Overton pitches on a good length outside off, and he cuts from the crease to collect two runs.
Jamie Overton to Janith Liyanage, 1 run, Jamie Overton lands this on a good length around off stump, worked away for one as the target draws closer.
Will Jacks to Dunith Wellalage, Four, Will Jacks fires in a yorker on the stumps. Dunith Wellalage jams it away to find the boundary, making the chase look increasingly comfortable.
Will Jacks to Janith Liyanage, 1 run, Will Jacks pitches this one full length outside off stump, worked away for one run to keep the chase comfortable.
Will Jacks to Janith Liyanage, Four, A full toss on off stump from Will Jacks. Janith Liyanage hangs back in his crease and chips it over the infield for four, bringing the required equation down without any alarms.
Will Jacks to Dunith Wellalage, 1 run, Pitched on a full length on the stumps by Will Jacks, and the batter punches it away to take one run.
Will Jacks to Dunith Wellalage, no run, Will Jacks bowls an off-break on a good length around off stump. The batter hangs back in the crease to cut, but cannot find a gap.
Will Jacks to Janith Liyanage, 1 run, Will Jacks serves a full toss at the stumps, turned away to rotate the strike with a single.
Sam Curran to Sahan Arachchige, no run, Sam Curran slips in a full toss on the stumps, and the batter fails to beat the field for no run. The target remains twenty-four runs away with three overs to go.
OUT: c WG Jacks b S Curran
Sam Curran to Sahan Arachchige, Four, Sam Curran lands this on a good length down leg. Sahan Arachchige helps it away cleanly to pick up four, keeping the chase firmly in hand.
Sam Curran to Janith Liyanage, 1 run, Pitched on a good length around off stump by Sam Curran, and nudged away to rotate the strike for one.
Sam Curran to Janith Liyanage, Six, Sam Curran lands it on a good length on the stumps. Janith Liyanage launches it cleanly over the ropes for six, keeping the chase moving along comfortably.
Sam Curran to Janith Liyanage, Four, Sam Curran serves this on a good length outside off stump. Janith Liyanage cracks it away, sending the ball racing past the ropes for four in this tense chase.
Sam Curran to Janith Liyanage, Four, Sam Curran pitches it full outside off stump. Janith Liyanage leans forward to send it away for four, keeping the chase alive in a tight finish.
Will Jacks to Sahan Arachchige, no run, Will Jacks bowls a full-length ball targeting the stumps, and the batter cannot find a way through. It is a valuable dot ball with the chase tight.
Will Jacks to Janith Liyanage, 1 run, Good length on the stumps from Will Jacks, and the batter works it away to take one run.
Will Jacks to Sahan Arachchige, 3 runs, Pushed through on a good length around off stump, and he hangs back in the crease to work three runs.
Will Jacks to Janith Liyanage, 1 run, Full length on the stumps from Will Jacks, and it is knocked away for a single in this tight chase.
Will Jacks to Sahan Arachchige, 1 run, Full length outside off from Will Jacks, pushed away to turn the strike over with a single.
Will Jacks to Sahan Arachchige, Four, Will Jacks lands this on a good length outside off stump. Sahan Arachchige latches onto it and sends it away for four to keep Sri Lanka right in this tight chase.
Jamie Overton to Janith Liyanage, Four, Jamie Overton pitches this one on a full length around off stump. Janith Liyanage cracks it away to find four valuable runs in this tight chase.
Jamie Overton to Sahan Arachchige, 1 run, Jamie Overton lands it on a good length on the stumps, worked away for one as the chase stays tight.
Jamie Overton to Sahan Arachchige, no run, Jamie Overton hits a back of a length line outside off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through. It is a dot ball in a tight chase.
Jamie Overton to Janith Liyanage, 1 run, Jamie Overton lands it on a good length outside off stump, worked away for one as the chase tightens.
Jamie Overton to Janith Liyanage, Four, Jamie Overton drops it back of a length outside off. Janith Liyanage stays deep in his crease and slaps a cut away to collect four vital runs in this tight chase.
Jamie Overton to Janith Liyanage, Four, Jamie Overton drops it in short of a length on off stump. Janith Liyanage takes it on and finds the fence for four in a tense chase.
Liam Dawson to Dasun Shanaka, no run, Liam Dawson lands it on a good length around the stumps. The batter cannot pierce the field, pushing it away for no run as the required rate creeps higher in this tight chase.
OUT: c T Banton b L Dawson
Liam Dawson to Janith Liyanage, 1 run, Liam Dawson bowls full length on the stumps, and the batter works it away to take one run.
Liam Dawson to Janith Liyanage, Six, Liam Dawson serves this full outside off stump. Janith Liyanage launches it cleanly over the boundary ropes for six to keep the chase moving smoothly.
Liam Dawson to Janith Liyanage, Four, Liam Dawson bowls a good-length delivery in line with the stumps. Janith Liyanage finds the boundary with a firm hit to beat the ropes. Four critical runs added to the chase.
Liam Dawson to Dasun Shanaka, 1 run, Full length on the stumps from Liam Dawson, worked away to rotate the strike for a single.
Liam Dawson to Janith Liyanage, 1 run, Jacks lands this on a good length around off stump, worked away for one in this tight chase.
Sam Curran to Dasun Shanaka, Six, Sam Curran drops it back of a length down the leg side. Dasun Shanaka helps it cleanly over the ropes for six, keeping the steep chase within reach.
Sam Curran to Dasun Shanaka, no run, Sam Curran spears a full length ball straight on the stumps. The batter defends, unable to find a way through.
Sam Curran to Dasun Shanaka, Six, Sam Curran pitches this one full outside the off stump. Dasun Shanaka gets under it and sends the ball soaring over the ropes for six, keeping the chase alive in a tight contest.
Sam Curran to Janith Liyanage, 1 run, Sam Curran bowls a good-length delivery on the stumps, worked away for one run into the outfield. The required rate continues to climb in this steep chase.
Sam Curran to Dasun Shanaka, 1 run, Sam Curran lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter punches it away to take one run.
Sam Curran to Dasun Shanaka, Six, Curran pitches back of a length on leg stump. Dasun Shanaka clears the ropes for six to chip away at a steep target.
Will Jacks to Dasun Shanaka, 1 run, Will Jacks bowls a full length delivery on the stumps, worked away for one as the steep required rate climbs.
Will Jacks to Dasun Shanaka, no run, Will Jacks delivers a full length ball targeting the stumps, and the batter cannot find a run in this tight chase.
Will Jacks to Dasun Shanaka, 2 runs, Will Jacks serves a full-length off-spinner outside off stump. He hangs back in the crease and punches it away for two runs.
Will Jacks to Dasun Shanaka, no run, Pushed full outside off stump by Will Jacks, and the batter eases it away to take one run.
Will Jacks to Janith Liyanage, 1 run, Pitched on a full length outside off stump by Will Jacks, and pushed away for one.
Will Jacks to Janith Liyanage, no run, Will Jacks serves a full-length ball outside off stump. The batter cannot squeeze it away, adding to the mounting pressure in this steep chase.
Sam Curran to Janith Liyanage, 1 run, Good length from Curran on the stumps, and the batter works it away to take one.
Sam Curran to Dasun Shanaka, 1 run, Sam Curran bowls a full-length ball on the stumps, worked away for one as the chase tightens.
Sam Curran to Dasun Shanaka, no run, Sam Curran bowls a dot ball as the batter fails to find a way through. With the asking rate climbing in this tight chase, that is another precious delivery ticked off.
Sam Curran to Janith Liyanage, 1 run, Sam Curran bowls a full length delivery on the stumps, worked away for one.
Sam Curran to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Sam Curran serves a full length ball outside the off stump, and the batter cannot beat the ring. It is a dot ball that keeps the required rate climbing in this tight chase.
OUT: c T Banton b S Curran
Sam Curran to Pavan Rathnayake, 2 runs, Sam Curran pitches it full outside off stump, and the batter punches it away to collect two runs.
Josh Tongue to Dasun Shanaka, Four, Josh Tongue lands it on a good length around the stumps. Dasun Shanaka dispatches it away to beat the field for four in this tight chase.
Josh Tongue to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Josh Tongue nails a yorker on off stump, and it is jammed away for one run.
Josh Tongue to Dasun Shanaka, 1 run, Josh Tongue bowls a good length ball on off stump, allowing just one run in this tight chase.
Josh Tongue to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Pitched on a full length around off stump by Josh Tongue, and it is nudged away for one run.
Josh Tongue to Pavan Rathnayake, Four, Josh Tongue drops it in back of a length on the stumps. Pavan Rathnayake punishes it away to find the fence for four vital runs in this chase.
Josh Tongue to Dasun Shanaka, 1 run, Josh Tongue bowls a good length delivery on the stumps, and it is nudged away for a single.
Gus Atkinson to Pavan Rathnayake, 2 runs, Full length delivery outside off stump from Gus Atkinson. He presses forward and gathers two runs to the chase.
Gus Atkinson to Dasun Shanaka, 1 run, Gus Atkinson lands it on a good length around off stump, worked away for one to keep the chase moving along.
Gus Atkinson to Dasun Shanaka, Six, Gus Atkinson pitches it full on the stumps, and the batter goes forward into a clean slog sweep. Dasun Shanaka gets plenty on it to send the ball over the ropes for six in a tight chase.
Gus Atkinson to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Gus Atkinson lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter works it away for one run.
Gus Atkinson to Pavan Rathnayake, Four, Gus Atkinson lands this on a good length around off stump. Pavan Rathnayake beats the field to collect four runs in this tight chase. He reaches his half-century with that boundary.
Gus Atkinson to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 wide, Gus Atkinson sprays this one well astray, conceding an extra as the required rate keeps climbing.
Gus Atkinson to Pavan Rathnayake, 2 runs, Gus Atkinson bowls a good length delivery on the stumps, and he presses forward to push it away for two runs.
Sam Curran to Dasun Shanaka, 2 runs, Sam Curran lands this on a good length outside off stump, and they push hard to come back for two.
Sam Curran to Dasun Shanaka, Six, Sam Curran lands it on a good length around the stumps. Dasun Shanaka launches it high over the ropes for six, keeping the steep chase moving. That brings up a century stand between the two.
Sam Curran to Dasun Shanaka, Four, Sam Curran pitches this one full on the leg stump. Dasun Shanaka takes full toll and whips it away to the fence for four vital runs in a steep pursuit.
Sam Curran to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Good length delivery targeting leg stump, worked away to rotate the strike for one.
Sam Curran to Dasun Shanaka, 1 run, Sam Curran lands it on a good length on the stumps, worked away for a single into the steep chase.
Sam Curran to Dasun Shanaka, Four, Sam Curran pitches this one on a good length around off stump. Dasun Shanaka sends it away to the ropes for four runs, getting a crucial boundary in this steep chase. That also brings up his fifty.
Jamie Overton to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Jamie Overton lands a good length delivery on the off stump. The batter cannot find a run against it.
Jamie Overton to Pavan Rathnayake, Four, Jamie Overton drops it in back of a length on the stumps. Pavan Rathnayake goes forward and sends it away for four to keep the steep chase moving.
Jamie Overton to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Jamie Overton directs a short ball outside off stump, and the batter lets it pass safely through. With the steep required rate climbing, that is another precious dot.
Jamie Overton to Pavan Rathnayake, Four, Jamie Overton serves this one up full outside off stump. Pavan Rathnayake pounces immediately, sending it racing away to the fence for four vital runs in this steep chase.
Jamie Overton to Dasun Shanaka, 1 run, Jamie Overton drops it short outside off, and the batter strides forward to sweep away one run.
Jamie Overton to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Jamie Overton bowls back of a length outside off stump, worked away to rotate the strike for one.
Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Liam Dawson lands a good length delivery on off stump, and he pushes it away for one.
Liam Dawson to Dasun Shanaka, 1 run, Liam Dawson serves a full toss on the stumps, worked away to rotate the strike for one.
