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Sri Lanka v Pakistan Twenty20 Series 2012 – 2nd Twenty20
Sri Lanka v Pakistan
Sun 3 Jun 2012, 02:30pm BST, 07:00pm local
Pakistan win by 23 runs
| Pakistan | 122-6 (20 ovs) |
|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | 99 (19.2 ovs) |
Over 20. 2 runs. Bowler: Yasir Arafat. Sri Lanka: 99/10(rr 4.95)
OUT! Caught. Satti to Mathews. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long off, fielded by Afridi. Afridi has had a gala evening with the bat and the ball, and now comes in off the long off boundary to take a good diving catch and seal victory for Pakistan. The match was pretty much a mirror image of the first game on Friday. Afridi made the only contribution of note with the bat, and the Pakistani openers put early pressure on the home team. None of the batsmen could get going although there were some starts. Tight bowling from the spinners kept up the pressure, and when Sri Lanka still were in with a chance, Sami smashed through the lower order. While fast bowlers are often adviced to take the pace off in this form of the game, Sami cranked it up and the tail-enders were all at sea. This was the lowest scored successfully defended by Pakistan. Shahid Afridi receives several minor awards, but most significantly in named Man of the Match. the Man of the Series is Sohail Tanvir, the series ending 1-1.
Satti to Mathews. In-swinging length ball, to leg on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control to long on for 2 runs, run save by Akmal.
Over 19. 4 runs. Bowler: Mohammad Sami. Sri Lanka: 97/9(rr 5.11)
Sami to Mathews. In-swinging yorker, off stump backing away pushing, to cover for 1 run, shy attempt by Hafeez. Excellent work by Sami. He has been bowling in the 140 kmh region consistently, and has been rewarded with career best T20 International figures. Mathews has the strike, but needs to score 26 to win it from here.
Sami to Tillakaratna. In-swinging yorker, down leg side backing away pushing, to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Tanvir.
Sami to Tillakaratna. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump backing away pushing, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Ansar.
Sami to Mathews. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Steer, well timed to third man for 1 run, fielded by Ajmal.
OUT! Caught. Sami to Senanayake. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot sweeping, top edge in the air uncontrolled to cover, fielded by Tanvir. What was he trying there? It looked like he was trying to get into position for the sweep, but then just held the bat out for the ball to hit it. it was the easiest of catches to Tanvir at extra cover.
Sami to Mathews. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump down the track driving, thick edge in the air uncontrolled to third man for 1 run, fielded by Ajmal.
Over 18. 3 runs. Bowler: Saeed Ajmal. Sri Lanka: 93/8(rr 5.17)
Ajmal to Mathews. Off break length ball, off stump on the back foot defending, to point for 1 run, fielded by Satti. 30 needed off the last 2 overs ... Can Mathews do it?
Ajmal to Senanayake. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Steer, to third man for 1 run, fielded by Tanvir.
Ajmal to Senanayake. Off break length ball, to leg on the front foot working, mis-timed to short leg for no runs, fielded by Ansar.
Ajmal to Senanayake. Doosra length ball, outside off stump no foot movement pushing, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Ansar.
OUT! Stumped. Ajmal to Lokuarachchi. Doosra length ball, outside off stump down the track driving, missed to wicketkeeper, fielded by Ansar. Lokuarachchi came dancing down the track, but was listening to the wrong music. No contest with the stumping.
Ajmal to Mathews. Off break back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, well timed to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Latif.
Over 17. 6 runs. Bowler: Mohammad Sami. Sri Lanka: 90/7(rr 5.29)
Sami to Lokuarachchi. Out-swinging back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Ansar.
Sami to Lokuarachchi. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump no foot movement Steer, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Ansar.
OUT! Bowled. Sami to Perera. In-swinging length ball, middle stump on the front foot pushing, missed. Villain turns hero as he fires this one in and it was far too good for the tail-ender.
Wide Sami to Perera. Length ball, wide down leg side on the back foot, left to fine leg for no runs. Just what Sri Lanka needed. It looked like the ball slipped out of his hand, and now he has the towel out to dry himself.
Sami to Perera. Short, off stump on the back foot pulling, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Ansar.
OUT! Caught. Sami to Thirimanne. In-swinging back of a length, off stump on the back foot slog sweeping, top edge in the air uncontrolled to slips, fielded by Ansar. The big shot was needed, but this ball was far too quick for him and off the shoulder of the bat it loops up to a third slip position. The keeper has enough time to get under it.
Sami to Mathews. In-swinging length ball, off stump on the back foot pushing, to cover for 1 run, fielded by Akmal.
Over 16. 8 runs. Bowler: Saeed Ajmal. Sri Lanka: 84/5(rr 5.25)
Ajmal to Thirimanne. Off break length ball, to leg on the front foot working, to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Hafeez.
Ajmal to Thirimanne. Off break length ball, off stump on the front foot pushing, mis-timed to cover for no runs, fielded by Afridi.
Ajmal to Thirimanne. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed to deep backward point for 2 runs, fielded by Akmal.
Ajmal to Mathews. Off break length ball, to leg on the front foot glancing, mis-timed to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Tanvir.
Ajmal to Mathews. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, mis-timed to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Sami.
Ajmal to Thirimanne. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, inside edge to short fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Akmal.
Over 15. 1 run. Bowler: Sohail Tanvir. Sri Lanka: 76/5(rr 5.07)
Tanvir to Mathews. In-swinging back of a length, off stump on the back foot pushing, mis-timed back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Tanvir.
OUT! Bowled. Tanvir to Chandimal. Slower length ball, middle stump moves in front sweeping, missed. Chandimal was feeling the pressure as the asking rate is climbing with every dot ball, but not the right ball as he exposes his stumps and pays the price.
Tanvir to Chandimal. Seaming in short, off stump backing away cutting, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Ansar.
Tanvir to Thirimanne. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Latif.
Tanvir to Thirimanne. Back of a length, middle stump backing away cutting, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Ansar.
Tanvir to Thirimanne. In-swinging half volley, off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Tanvir.
Over 14. 1 run. Bowler: Shahid Afridi. Sri Lanka: 75/4(rr 5.36)
Afridi to Chandimal. Leg spinner length ball, off stump on the front foot pushing, thick edge in the air uncontrolled to backward point for no runs, fielded by Hafeez.
Afridi to Chandimal. Leg spinner back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, mis-timed to backward point for no runs, fielded by Hafeez.
Afridi to Chandimal. Leg spinner length ball, off stump on the front foot pushing, to cover for no runs, fielded by Malik.
Afridi to Thirimanne. Leg spinner half volley, off stump on the front foot pushing, mis-timed to long on for 1 run, fielded by Sami.
Afridi to Thirimanne. Leg spinner length ball, to leg on the front foot pushing, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Hafeez.
APPEAL! Afridi to Thirimanne. Leg spinner length ball, middle stump on the front foot pushing, hit pad for no runs, appeal made for L.B.W.
Over 13. 11 runs. Bowler: Mohammad Hafeez. Sri Lanka: 74/4(rr 5.69)
Hafeez to Thirimanne. Off break length ball, to leg on the front foot pushing, well timed to long on for 1 run, fielded by Ajmal.
FOUR! Hafeez to Thirimanne. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past deep cover for 4 runs.
Hafeez to Thirimanne. Off break length ball, down leg side on the front foot defending, to extra cover for no runs, fielded by Latif.
Hafeez to Chandimal. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Afridi.
Hafeez to Thirimanne. Off break length ball, to leg on the front foot pushing, well timed to long on for 1 run, fielded by Shehzad.
FOUR! Hafeez to Thirimanne. Off break half volley, off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past deep cover for 4 runs, mis-fielded by Satti.
Over 12. 8 runs. Bowler: Shahid Afridi. Sri Lanka: 63/4(rr 5.25)
Afridi to Thirimanne. Slider length ball, off stump on the front foot pushing, leading edge in the air uncontrolled to third man for 1 run, fielded by Ajmal.
Afridi to Thirimanne. Leg spinner length ball, to leg on the front foot working, to short leg for no runs, fielded by Afridi.
Afridi to Thirimanne. Leg spinner length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, to cover for no runs.
OUT! Bowled. Afridi to Kapugedera. Slider length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, missed. Afridi outsmarts his opponent, and the match is still in the balance.
SIX! Afridi to Kapugedera. Leg spinner half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs.
Afridi to Chandimal. Leg spinner length ball, off stump on the front foot driving, well timed to long off for 1 run, fielded by Latif.
Over 11. 7 runs. Bowler: Saeed Ajmal. Sri Lanka: 55/3(rr 5.00)
FOUR! Ajmal to Kapugedera. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot reverse sweeping, well timed past third man for 4 runs.
Ajmal to Kapugedera. Off break length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Ajmal.
Ajmal to Chandimal. Off break back of a length, off stump backing away driving, mis-timed to long off for 1 run, fielded by Sami.
Ajmal to Chandimal. Off break length ball, to leg on the front foot working, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Afridi.
Ajmal to Kapugedera. Doosra length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, well timed to third man for 1 run, fielded by Shehzad. 50 up.
Ajmal to Chandimal. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed to long off for 1 run, fielded by Sami.
Sri Lanka v Pakistan Twenty20 Series 2012 – 2nd Twenty20
Sri Lanka v Pakistan
Sun 3 Jun 2012, 02:30pm BST, 07:00pm local
Pakistan win by 23 runs
| runs | balls | 4s | 6s | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M Hafeez | c L Thirimanne b KS Lokuarachchi | 24 | 34 | 3 | 0 |
| A Shehzad | lbw N Kulasekara | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| K Latif | run out (T Perera) | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| U Akmal | lbw KS Lokuarachchi | 5 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| S Malik | c TM Dilshan b T Perera | 27 | 26 | 3 | 0 |
| S Afridi | not out | 52 | 33 | 5 | 1 |
| YA Arafat | c TM Dilshan b N Kulasekara | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| S Tanvir | not out | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Extras | 2b, 1lb, 2w | 5 | |||
| Total | (20 ovs) | 122 | for 6 | ||
did not bat: S Ansar, S Ajmal, M Sami
fow: 1-11 (A Shehzad, 2.1 ov), 2-18 (K Latif, 4.6 ov), 3-29 (U Akmal, 8.1 ov), 4-41 (M Hafeez, 10.1 ov), 5-109 (S Malik, 18.3 ov), 6-119 (YA Arafat, 19.3 ov)
| ovs | mdns | runs | wkts | econ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N Kulasekara | 4.0 | 1 | 13 | 2 | 3.25 |
| AD Mathews | 2.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 4.50 |
| T Perera | 4.0 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 7.75 |
| IU Udana | 4.0 | 1 | 18 | 0 | 4.50 |
| KS Lokuarachchi | 4.0 | 0 | 31 | 2 | 7.75 |
| S Senanayake | 2.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 8.50 |
| runs | balls | 4s | 6s | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KC Sangakkara | c S Malik b YA Arafat | 8 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| TM Dilshan | b S Afridi | 18 | 21 | 4 | 0 |
| N Kulasekara | c S Malik b YA Arafat | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| C Kapugedera | b S Afridi | 19 | 23 | 2 | 1 |
| LD Chandimal | b S Tanvir | 12 | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| L Thirimanne | c S Ansar b M Sami | 18 | 19 | 2 | 0 |
| AD Mathews | c S Afridi b YA Arafat | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| T Perera | b M Sami | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| KS Lokuarachchi | st S Ansar b S Ajmal | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| S Senanayake | c S Tanvir b M Sami | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| IU Udana | not out | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Extras | 2lb, 9w | 11 | |||
| Total | (19.2 ovs) | 99 | all out | ||
fow: 1-19 (KC Sangakkara, 3.2 ov), 2-19 (N Kulasekara, 3.6 ov), 3-39 (TM Dilshan, 7.5 ov), 4-62 (C Kapugedera, 11.3 ov), 5-76 (LD Chandimal, 14.5 ov), 6-85 (L Thirimanne, 16.2 ov), 7-90 (T Perera, 16.4 ov), 8-91 (KS Lokuarachchi, 17.2 ov), 9-94 (S Senanayake, 18.2 ov), 10-99 (AD Mathews, 19.2 ov)
| ovs | mdns | runs | wkts | econ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S Tanvir | 4.0 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 3.75 |
| YA Arafat | 3.2 | 0 | 18 | 3 | 5.40 |
| M Sami | 3.0 | 0 | 16 | 3 | 5.33 |
| S Afridi | 4.0 | 0 | 17 | 2 | 4.25 |
| S Ajmal | 4.0 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 5.00 |
| M Hafeez | 1.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 11.00 |
toss: Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat.
venue: Mahinda Rajapaksha International Cricket Stadium, Hambantota

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