Live Cricket Score: Sri Lanka vs Australia, 2nd Test Day 4
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Live Cricket Score: Sri Lanka vs Australia, 2nd Test Day 4

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13:51 (IST) Feb 08
0
Overs19.2
Score59 - 3

Nathan Lyon to Kamindu Mendis, Tossed up, around middle, Kamindu Mendis changes the grip and reverse sweeps it but straight to backward point.

13:51 (IST) Feb 08
1
Overs19.1
Score59 - 3

Nathan Lyon to Angelo Mathews, Nagging length, outside off, from over the wicket, Angelo Mathews transfers his weight to the back foot and clips it wide of square leg for a single.

13:50 (IST) Feb 08
Score after 19 overs 58 - 3
Runs Scored: 0
004(4B)010
  • Kamindu Mendis 4 (14)
  • Angelo Mathews 16 (24)
Travis Head3-0-10-0
0
Overs18.6
Score58 - 3

Travis Head to Kamindu Mendis, Tossed up, on off, Kamindu Mendis goes for a drive but it zips past the outside edge.

13:49 (IST) Feb 08
1
Overs18.5
Score58 - 3

Travis Head to Angelo Mathews, Full on the stumps, Mathews pushes it to the left of Inglis at mid-wicket for a quick single. The deficit has come down under 100.

13:49 (IST) Feb 08
0
Overs18.4
Score57 - 3

Travis Head to Angelo Mathews, Lands it fairly outside off, flat and full, Angelo Mathews steps out and tries to drive but misses. Alex Carey fails to cleanly grab the ball behind the wickets as Mathews gets back into the crease.

13:48 (IST) Feb 08
0
Overs18.3
Score57 - 3

Travis Head to Angelo Mathews, WHOA! How did that miss the off-pole? A looped-up off-break, landing well outside off, turning in sharply off the surface with a pop of dust. Mathews shuffles well across off and looks to defend it but gets beaten and finds himself in an awkward position as the ball bounces and goes between his legs, and goes above the off stump. Carey is blinded by the batter and does not collect the ball and it runs away for four leg byes to deep fine.

13:48 (IST) Feb 08
0
Overs18.2
Score53 - 3

Travis Head to Angelo Mathews, Nice and full, on off, Angelo Mathews presses forward and pushes it back to the bowler.

13:48 (IST) Feb 08
0
Overs18.1
Score53 - 3

Travis Head to Angelo Mathews, Head is back on. He replaces Matthew Kuhnemann! Bowls it flat and quick on off, Angelo Mathews clips it to the mid-wicket region.

13:47 (IST) Feb 08
Score after 18 overs 53 - 3
Runs Scored: 0
000011
  • Angelo Mathews 15 (19)
  • Kamindu Mendis 4 (13)
Nathan Lyon6-0-11-1
1
Overs17.6
Score53 - 3

Nathan Lyon to Angelo Mathews, Drops it short, around middle, turns in, Angelo Mathews goes back and nudges it towards deep square leg for a single.

13:46 (IST) Feb 08
1
Overs17.5
Score52 - 3

Nathan Lyon to Kamindu Mendis, Slower through the air, much fuller on the fourth stump, Kamindu Mendis makes room and drives it uppishly towards long off for a single.

13:45 (IST) Feb 08
0
Overs17.4
Score51 - 3

Nathan Lyon to Kamindu Mendis, Flighted off, just outside off, Kamindu takes a step forward and defends it towards cover.

13:45 (IST) Feb 08
0
Overs17.3
Score51 - 3

Nathan Lyon to Kamindu Mendis, Floated up, around off, Kamindu Mendis blocks it off. 

13:43 (IST) Feb 08
0
Overs17.2
Score51 - 3

Nathan Lyon to Kamindu Mendis, A massive appeal for LBW but is turned down by the umpire. Steven Smith asked his players and decided to take a review here! This looks close to the naked eye. Nathan Lyon drags his length a bit, and keeps it slower, around middle, coming in with the angle. Kamindu Mendis presses half-forward and looks to defend it but gets beaten on the inside edge and gets hit on the front pad. The third umpire comes into play as the UltraEdge shows that there is no bat involved and the Ball Tracking presents that it will clip the leg stump so it will be the umpire's call. The on-field decision is upheld. Meaning, Australia won't lose their review.

13:43 (IST) Feb 08
0
Overs17.1
Score51 - 3

Nathan Lyon to Kamindu Mendis, Floated up, around off, Kamindu Mendis defends it to forward short leg. 

13:40 (IST) Feb 08

DRINKS BREAK. Well then, the first session was bossed up by the Lankans with the ball, but this first half of the second session has been dominated completely by the Australian bowlers. After trying out a couple of options, Steven Smith has now stuck to his mainstream spinners and they have been very productive. Matthew Kuhnemann and Nathan Lyon, both have well and truly pegged Sri Lanka on the back foot as they are already into the middle order, having a gigantic task ahead of them. They not only have to complete the 106 runs, but have to ensure that they set a challenging total on the board for the Aussies. But for that, they need a strong partnership and convert starts into some meaningful scores. But batting is expected to get more and more difficult as this pitch wears on. Will Sri Lanka see through the session without losing any further wickets? Here's Nathan Lyon to continue after the hydration break. He is 5-0-9-1 so far.

13:39 (IST) Feb 08
Score after 17 overs 51 - 3
Runs Scored: 0
000110
  • Angelo Mathews 14 (18)
  • Kamindu Mendis 3 (8)
Matthew Kuhnemann8-2-21-2
0
Overs16.6
Score51 - 3

Matthew Kuhnemann to Angelo Mathews, Tossed up nicely, fuller and on off, Angelo Mathews defends it out safely.

13:39 (IST) Feb 08
1
Overs16.5
Score51 - 3

Matthew Kuhnemann to Kamindu Mendis, Flat and on a length, outside off, Kamindu Mendis gets on the back foot and knocks it down to long on for another single.

13:38 (IST) Feb 08
1
Overs16.4
Score50 - 3

Matthew Kuhnemann to Angelo Mathews, Good length, on off, Angelo Mathews drags it off the back foot to long on for a single. 50 up for Sri Lanka with this single.

13:38 (IST) Feb 08
0
Overs16.3
Score49 - 3

Matthew Kuhnemann to Angelo Mathews, Around off on a good length, Angelo Mathews rocks back and knocks it off the lower half of the bat.

13:37 (IST) Feb 08
0
Overs16.2
Score49 - 3

Matthew Kuhnemann to Angelo Mathews, Looped fuller on middle, Angelo Mathews leans forward and plays it off the inside half of the bat to short mid-wicket.

13:37 (IST) Feb 08
0
Overs16.1
Score49 - 3

Matthew Kuhnemann to Angelo Mathews, On middle and on a length, Angelo Mathews hangs back and punches it back to the bowler.

13:36 (IST) Feb 08
Score after 16 overs 49 - 3
Runs Scored: 0
001010
  • Kamindu Mendis 2 (7)
  • Angelo Mathews 13 (13)
Nathan Lyon5-0-9-1
0
Overs15.6
Score49 - 3

Nathan Lyon to Kamindu Mendis, Tossed up, around off and middle, Kamindu Mendis defends it off the front foot.

13:36 (IST) Feb 08
1
Overs15.5
Score49 - 3

Nathan Lyon to Angelo Mathews, Nagging length, outside off, Angelo Mathews moves across and gets squared up as he looks to defend it. The ball takes the outer half of the bat and goes towards deep third man for a single.

13:35 (IST) Feb 08
0
Overs15.4
Score48 - 3

Nathan Lyon to Angelo Mathews, Comes over the wicket, drops it short, outside off, Angelo Mathews presses back and nudges it to mid-wicket.

13:35 (IST) Feb 08
1
Overs15.3
Score48 - 3

Nathan Lyon to Kamindu Mendis, Flighted full, just outside off, Kamindu Mendis presses back and dabs it towards backward point for a single. 

13:34 (IST) Feb 08
0
Overs15.2
Score47 - 3

Nathan Lyon to Kamindu Mendis, Full, outside off, Kamindu Mendis drops it down towards point and wants to have a quick single but is sent back by Angelo Mathews.

13:34 (IST) Feb 08
0
Overs15.1
Score47 - 3

Nathan Lyon to Kamindu Mendis, Just short! From around the wicket, tossed up, around off, Kamindu Mendis shimmies down the track and looks to flick it but gets it through the inner half of the bat. The ball goes uppishly towards the mid-wicket fielder Travis Head but falls just ahead of him. 

13:32 (IST) Feb 08
Score after 15 overs 47 - 3
Runs Scored: 0
031004
  • Angelo Mathews 12 (11)
  • Kamindu Mendis 1 (3)
Matthew Kuhnemann7-2-19-2
4
Overs14.6
Score47 - 3

Matthew Kuhnemann to Angelo Mathews, FOUR! Up and over! In better control this time, was Mathews. Tossed up, outside off, Angelo Mathews took the challenge on and decided to go over the top. Usman Khawaja was stationed around three quarters inside the ropes, for a possible miscue but the ball sailed well over him, bouncing into the ropes. Second four for Mathews.

13:32 (IST) Feb 08
0
Overs14.5
Score43 - 3

Matthew Kuhnemann to Angelo Mathews, Landed around off, 88 kph, Angelo defends coming forward again.

13:32 (IST) Feb 08
0
Overs14.4
Score43 - 3

Matthew Kuhnemann to Angelo Mathews, Full, just around off, Mathews exhibits a solid forward defense.

13:31 (IST) Feb 08
1
Overs14.3
Score43 - 3

Matthew Kuhnemann to Kamindu Mendis, On middle and leg, pushed through mid on for a single to get off the mark by Kamindu Mendis.

13:30 (IST) Feb 08
3
Overs14.2
Score42 - 3

Matthew Kuhnemann to Angelo Mathews, A touch short, outside off, Angelo Mathews goes back and punches it through the covers. The ball races across the turf but Josh Inglis covers good ground, racing hard, gets to the ball with a dive and pulls it back in. Goes beyond the ropes, comes back in and returns the ball. Three runs taken.

13:30 (IST) Feb 08
0
Overs14.1
Score39 - 3

Matthew Kuhnemann to Angelo Mathews, Fuller, around off, defended from the front foot.

13:29 (IST) Feb 08
Score after 14 overs 39 - 3
Runs Scored: 0
0110(W)00
  • Kamindu Mendis 0 (2)
  • Angelo Mathews 5 (6)
Nathan Lyon4-0-7-1
0
Overs13.6
Score39 - 3

Nathan Lyon to Kamindu Mendis, Outside off, pushed towards the off side. 2 runs and a wicket from the over, 6/2 in the last 2 overs.

13:29 (IST) Feb 08
0
Overs13.5
Score39 - 3

Nathan Lyon to Kamindu Mendis, Full, around off, from around the wicket, coming in with the arm, Kamindu Mendis comes forward to defend but misses and is hit on the pads. Carey appeals for LBW but Lyon himself indicates inside edge and the Aussies bail out.

13:27 (IST) Feb 08

Kamindu Mendis walks in next at number 5, replacing Dinesh Chandimal.

13:26 (IST) Feb 08
W
Overs13.4
Score39 - 3

Nathan Lyon to Dinesh Chandimal, OUT! CAUGHT! 550 TEST WICKETS FOR THE GOAT! In an attempt to be positive, Chandimal gives it away. Flighted, outside off, Dinesh Chandimal charges down the track and accepts the invitation. Looks to go over the top of mid off but is a bit too close to the ball and hence, cannot find the elevation. The ball hits the lower part of the bat and goes flat towards mid off. It is dipping but Beau Webster uses his big reach and dives to his right, taking a fine catch. Chandimal departs for 12 and Sri Lanka are 39/3, trailing by 118 runs.

13:25 (IST) Feb 08
1
Overs13.3
Score39 - 2

Nathan Lyon to Angelo Mathews, TOP EDGE, SAFE! Mathews has come out with ultra-positive intent. Flighted, outside off, Mathews gets down to play the slog sweep but gets a massive top edge. Does not carry to Mitchell Starc running in from long on. A run taken.

13:24 (IST) Feb 08
1
Overs13.2
Score38 - 2

Nathan Lyon to Dinesh Chandimal, Comes down the track and hits it to long on for a single.

13:24 (IST) Feb 08
0
Overs13.1
Score37 - 2

Nathan Lyon to Dinesh Chandimal, Fuller, around off, Dinesh Chandimal lunges to defend.

13:23 (IST) Feb 08
Score after 13 overs 37 - 2
Runs Scored: 0
0(W)00004
  • Angelo Mathews 4 (5)
  • Dinesh Chandimal 11 (37)
Matthew Kuhnemann6-2-11-2
4
Overs12.6
Score37 - 2

Matthew Kuhnemann to Angelo Mathews, FOUR! Lucky! Attack is the best form of defense for Mathews. He decides early to go for the sweep but plays it way too early. The ball comes in, bounces and goes off the top edge. Luckily for him, it goes over Cooper Connolly at short mid-wicket and runs down to the fence. 4 runs and a wicket from the over, Matthew Kuhnemann's figures read 6-2-11-2 so far.

13:22 (IST) Feb 08
0
Overs12.5
Score33 - 2

Matthew Kuhnemann to Angelo Mathews, On a good length, around off, a stoic defense on offer.

13:22 (IST) Feb 08
0
Overs12.4
Score33 - 2

Matthew Kuhnemann to Angelo Mathews, On middle and leg again, flicked towards short mid-wicket once more.

13:22 (IST) Feb 08
0
Overs12.3
Score33 - 2

Matthew Kuhnemann to Angelo Mathews, On middle and leg, clipped towards short mid-wicket.

13:22 (IST) Feb 08
0
Overs12.2
Score33 - 2

Matthew Kuhnemann to Angelo Mathews, Fuller, around middle, defended solidly.

13:20 (IST) Feb 08

Angelo Mathews walks in next at number 4, replacing Dimuth Karunaratne.

13:18 (IST) Feb 08
W
Overs12.1
Score33 - 2

Matthew Kuhnemann to Dimuth Karunaratne, OUT! Caught behind! Straightaway referred by Dimuth Karunaratne. By the reaction of Alex Carey, seems like it missed the bat. But no, UltraEdge confirms a spike as the ball goes past the bat! And that, unfortunately, brings an end to a glorious career of FRANK DIMUTH MADUSHANKA KARUNARATNE. He plays his last inning in his 100th Test and gets a fist punch and a hug from his mate, Chandimal as he walks back. Good gesture from the Aussies too, congratulating him for his hard work. The best opener for Sri Lanka in Test cricket, the adjective given by Russel Arnold on air, not even one of the best. He has been a star for them, the original version of glue in cricket. Especially in the second innings. Salutations for his effort and achievements as the entire Galle stadium stands up and applauds. Coming to the ball, it was a fuller one outside off. Dimuth Karunaratne lunged to defend but the ball came in with the angle and went through to the keeper. Kuhnemann immediately went up for the caught behind appeal but Carey was not so certain and was focusing more on the stumping and appealing for that. But umpire Joel Wilson heard a noise and raised his finger. Karunaratne did seem confident while taking the review but technology deemed it otherwise. He departs for 14 and Sri Lanka are 33/2, trailing by 124.

13:17 (IST) Feb 08
Score after 12 overs 33 - 1
Runs Scored: 0
001000
  • Dinesh Chandimal 11 (37)
  • Dimuth Karunaratne 14 (27)
Nathan Lyon3-0-5-0
0
Overs11.6
Score33 - 1

Nathan Lyon to Dinesh Chandimal, Around the wicket for the final ball, fuller on middle, goes straight on with the arm, Chandimal defends by coming forward.

13:16 (IST) Feb 08
0
Overs11.5
Score33 - 1

Nathan Lyon to Dinesh Chandimal, Around off, the length slightly held back, defended from the crease.

13:16 (IST) Feb 08
0
Overs11.4
Score33 - 1

Nathan Lyon to Dinesh Chandimal, Full, outside off, Dinesh Chandimal goes for the big sweep but misses.

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