AUSTRALIA WOMEN
123/5 (19.3)
60 (47)
41* (44)
2/17 (4)
2/20 (4)
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Meg Lanning, the Australian captain, says that it is a sigh of relief as they manage to win this one. On losing early wickets, she replies that she knew that the target was a smaller one and hence they felt that they could take a few overs to settle. Mentions that their bowling was really good but admits that the fielding can get better. On the crowd coming to watch the game, Lanning thanks the supporters and finishes by saying that she is looking forward to the next few games.
Chamari Atapattu, the Sri Lankan captain, says that she tried to play her natural game and feels that if she had batted a few more overs, the total could've been different. On the total and defending the same, Atapattu tells that she was very confident about her bowlers but unfortunately it didn't go their way. Tells that when they took 3 early wickets, the side got pumped up but could not win the game.
RACHAEL HAYNES IS THE PLAYER OF THE MATCH! Says that it was much easier batting out there when she walked in and knowing that one of the best batters in the world is at the other end made her job easy. Constructing partnerships was the key and she feels that it's all about trusting your game. Mentions that by the time she got out to bat, the conditions had eased out and it was not swinging much.
Sri Lanka would be proud of their efforts! They pushed Australia to the brink and had they not dropped plenty of catches, this match could have gone in their favour. Still, there are many positives for them. The batting of their skipper has always been up to the mark but the way Nilakshi de Silva batted and Udeshika Prabodhani bowled with the new ball would have pleased them. Udeshika, in fact, used the conditions superbly and got the ball to move both ways.
Great recovery from 10/3 and Australia have managed to open their account in the tournament. After early hiccups, Meg Lanning and Rachael Haynes joined forces and threaded a match winning 95-run stand. Rachael, in particular, was brilliant in her approach and never bogged down under pressure. Her knock made sure that the asking rate never got out of hands and eventually Australia crossed the line with Meg batting through.
2
19.3
Sugandika Kumari to Ellyse Perry ,AUSTRALIA STAY ALIVE IN THE TOURNAMENT. Full and outside off, Perry gets across, leans and works it wide of long on. Comes back for the second and that is victory by 5 wickets.
2
19.2
Sugandika Kumari to Ellyse Perry ,Landed outside off, Perry waits for the ball to come and dabs it late past short third man for a couple.
0
19.1
Sugandika Kumari to Ellyse Perry ,DOT BALL. 4 needed from 5. Full and outside off, driven straight to short extra cover.
Sugandika Kumari to bowl the final over.
Over 19
0
2
0
1
W
1
Ellyse Perry*
1 (1)
Meg Lanning
41 (44)
Chamari Atapattu
1/28 (4)
AUSW
119/5
1
18.6
Chamari Atapattu to Ellyse Perry ,Fullish and on middle, it's calmly pushed down to long on for a single. 4 needed off the last over.
Ellyse Perry arrives in the middle, finally.
W
18.5
Chamari Atapattu to Nicola Carey ,OUT! Cleaned up! Atapattu has destroyed Carey's stumps. She sends across a flatter full ball in the line of the stumps, Carey tries whipping it across the line but misses. It goes behind to rattle the sticks.
1
18.4
Chamari Atapattu to Meg Lanning ,Quicker and outside off, Meg pushes it out to covers for a run.
0
18.3
Chamari Atapattu to Meg Lanning ,Play and a miss! Fuller in length outside off, Lanning tries to drive but misses.
2
18.2
Chamari Atapattu to Meg Lanning ,Short and pulled to deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs.
0
18.1
Chamari Atapattu to Meg Lanning ,Fuller in length outside off, Meg is beaten on the drive.
Over 18
W
1
0
4
1
4
Nicola Carey*
5 (2)
Meg Lanning
38 (40)
Shashikala Siriwardene
2/20 (4)
AUSW
115/4
4
17.6
Shashikala Siriwardene to Nicola Carey ,FOUR! Down the ground. Tossed up ball around off, Carey comes down the track and whacks it over the bowler's head. The long on fielder fails to get around it. 10 runs and a wicket from the over, 8 more needed.
1
17.5
Shashikala Siriwardene to Meg Lanning ,Flatter and outside off, played down to point for one.
4
17.4
Shashikala Siriwardene to Meg Lanning ,FOUR! Strongly swept! Full and on middle, Lanning kneels and slog sweeps it in front of square leg for a cracking boundary. That's some response after getting a life.
0
17.3
Shashikala Siriwardene to Meg Lanning ,DROPPED! Yet another chance shelled. You just cannot afford to keep dropping catches while defending a low total. Short in length and wide outside off, Lanning edges her attempted drive but the keeper Anushka fails to hold on.
1
17.2
Shashikala Siriwardene to Nicola Carey ,Tossed up ball on off, Carey drives it through mid off for a run.
Nicola Carey is in next.
W
17.1
Shashikala Siriwardene to Rachael Haynes ,OUT! Stumped! Rachael runs out of luck but she has done her job efficiently. Siriwardene slows it up in the air and tempts the batter with flight. Haynes skips down the track and tries for a big shot but it lands and spins away to beat her bat. Anushka Sanjeewani does the rest. The 95-run stand has been broken but it's a little too late. Australia need to ensure that they don't lose two set batters like the last match. 18 needed off 17 balls.
Bowling change. Shashikala Siriwardene (3-0-10-1) is back into the attack
Over 17
1
1
4
0
1
1
Rachael Haynes*
60 (46)
Meg Lanning
33 (37)
Chamari Atapattu
0/24 (3)
AUSW
105/3
1
16.6
Chamari Atapattu to Rachael Haynes ,DROPPED AGAIN! Second life for Rachael as Kavisha Dilhari drops her in the deep. Atapattu serves a full toss on middle, Haynes dances down the track to clear long on but fails to pump over the fielder in the deep. Dilhari though drops a sitter. They cross for a run. 8 from the over.
1
16.5
Chamari Atapattu to Meg Lanning ,A full toss outside off, Meg drives it square of the wicket on the off side for one.
0
16.4
Chamari Atapattu to Meg Lanning ,Fullish and outside off, driven straight to covers.
4
16.3
Chamari Atapattu to Meg Lanning ,FOUR! 100 up for Australia and they have recovered superbly from 10/3! Atapattu drops it short and on middle, her opposite number stays low and pulls it behind square leg for a boundary.
1
16.2
Chamari Atapattu to Rachael Haynes ,Too full in length on middle, Haynes walks forward and nearly yorks herself. Although she does well eventually to drive it through cover-point for a run.
1
16.1
Chamari Atapattu to Meg Lanning ,Fullish and on middle, helped through mid-wicket for one.
Over 16
1
1
0
1wd
2
6
6
Rachael Haynes*
58 (44)
Meg Lanning
27 (33)
Sugandika Kumari
0/34 (3)
AUSW
97/3
6
15.6
Sugandika Kumari to Rachael Haynes ,SIX! Dismissed! This one is even better. 18 from the over. 26 needed more off 24 balls. Fuller length ball around middle, Haynes uses her feet again and sends it packing way over wide long on.
6
15.5
Sugandika Kumari to Rachael Haynes ,SIX! Up and over Harshitha Madavi! Flighted full ball on middle, Haynes skips down the track and heaves it over mid-wicket. Madavi at the edge of the rope tries to catch it over her head but it sails over. Fifty up for Rachael and she has played a gem!
2
15.4
Sugandika Kumari to Rachael Haynes ,Haynes runs down the track and forces it to wide long on for a couple of runs.
1wd
15.4
Sugandika Kumari to Meg Lanning ,Two wides! Kumari delivers it way wide outside off, Lanning tries her best to cut but misses. The keeper also misses and they cross.
0
15.3
Sugandika Kumari to Meg Lanning ,Quicker delivery, very full and outside off, Meg mistimes her attempted drive back towards the bowler off the bottom edge.
Kumari pulls out as she sees Lanning moving across her stumps.
1
15.2
Sugandika Kumari to Rachael Haynes ,Fullish and on the leg stump line, Rachael advances down the track and eases it to wide long on for one.
1
15.1
Sugandika Kumari to Meg Lanning ,A full length delivery outside off, Lanning drives it through covers for a single.
Sugandika Kumari (2-0-16-0) returns to bowl.
Over 15
4
0
1
1
1
1
Meg Lanning*
26 (31)
Rachael Haynes
43 (40)
Chamari Atapattu
0/16 (2)
AUSW
79/3
1
14.6
Chamari Atapattu to Meg Lanning ,Once again the Lankan skipper bowls it in the flatter trajectory. It's short and outside off, Meg pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single. 44 needed more off the last 5 overs.
1
14.5
Chamari Atapattu to Rachael Haynes ,Quicker through the air, flat and short outside off, Rachael slaps it square of the wicket on the off side for a single.
1
14.4
Chamari Atapattu to Meg Lanning ,Lanning uses her feet this time. She takes it on the full and knocks it down to long on for a run.
1
14.3
Chamari Atapattu to Rachael Haynes ,Walks down the track and eases it through the gap at mid-wicket for one.
0
14.2
Chamari Atapattu to Rachael Haynes ,Flatter and on off, Haynes gets back and defends.
4
14.1
Chamari Atapattu to Rachael Haynes ,FOUR! Rachael is putting on a show after early hiccups! Tossed up ball around middle, Haynes wears her skates and powers it over wide mid on. The fielder in the deep moves to her left but fails to cut it off.
Over 14
4
1
0
1
1
0
Meg Lanning*
24 (29)
Rachael Haynes
37 (36)
Kavisha Dilhari
0/20 (4)
AUSW
71/3
0
13.6
Kavisha Dilhari to Meg Lanning ,This one comes slowly off the surface. Flighted and outside off, shorter in length, Lanning doesn't time her square cut. It rolls wide of the keeper and she looks for a run. Sent back by Rachael.
1
13.5
Kavisha Dilhari to Rachael Haynes ,Uses her feet and nudges a full ball to long on for a single.
1
13.4
Kavisha Dilhari to Meg Lanning ,Flatter and shorter outside off, forced off the back foot through point for a run.
0
13.3
Kavisha Dilhari to Meg Lanning ,Mishit! Full and flighted outside off, Lanning reaches out for the drive but it takes the inner half and runs past the stumps and the keeper. The ball rolls to short fine leg.
1
13.2
Kavisha Dilhari to Rachael Haynes ,Helps it off her pads through mid-wicket for one.
4
13.1
Kavisha Dilhari to Rachael Haynes ,FOUR! Right from the middle of the bat this time. Full and flighted on middle, Haynes shimmies down the track and chips it over the bowler's head. It's towards the safest part of the ground and rushes past the fence.
Over 13
1
1
1
2
2
1
Rachael Haynes*
31 (33)
Meg Lanning
23 (26)
Chamari Atapattu
0/8 (1)
AUSW
64/3
1
12.6
Chamari Atapattu to Rachael Haynes ,Pushed to the cover region by the batter. They pick up a single. 59 needed more off 42 balls.
2
12.5
Chamari Atapattu to Rachael Haynes ,Yet another mishit, it seems! Floated full ball on middle, Haynes skips down the track and lofts it over the bowler's head. Doesn't get her shot entirely from the middle of the bat and hence it drops behind the mid on fielder. Two more added to the total.
2
12.4
Chamari Atapattu to Rachael Haynes ,DROPPED! This could prove to be very costly for Sri Lanka! Flighted and full ball on middle, Rachael dances down the track for a big shot but is not entirely to the pitch of the ball. She still goes on with her shot and hits it aerially towards mid on where the fielder attempts to catch it over her head but fluffs. The ball travels behind and the batters collect a couple. 50-run stand comes up!
1
12.3
Chamari Atapattu to Meg Lanning ,Flighted and on off, it's pushed with an angled bat to point for a single.
1
12.2
Chamari Atapattu to Rachael Haynes ,Drags her length short and on middle, Rachael rocks back and pulls it over mid-wicket for a run.
1
12.1
Chamari Atapattu to Meg Lanning ,Shorter and around off, it's cut through point for a single.
Over 12
1
0
1
1
0
1
Meg Lanning*
21 (24)
Rachael Haynes
25 (29)
Kavisha Dilhari
0/13 (3)
AUSW
56/3
1
11.6
Kavisha Dilhari to Meg Lanning ,Very full and on off, Lanning strokes it down to long off and retains strike. The match is slipping away now from Sri Lanka after a bright start. They need to break this partnership.
0
11.5
Kavisha Dilhari to Meg Lanning ,Mishit! Shortish and outside off, Lanning goes deep inside the crease for pull but is a shade early into it. Finds the fielder in front of square leg.
1
11.4
Kavisha Dilhari to Rachael Haynes ,Possibly a slider on the shorter side around off, Haynes moves back and hits it towards mid-wicket for one.
1
11.3
Kavisha Dilhari to Meg Lanning ,This is too easy. Full and flighted on off. Meg forces it to long off for one.
0
11.2
Kavisha Dilhari to Meg Lanning ,Beaten! Short and wide outside off, Lanning attempts to cut but misses.
1
11.1
Kavisha Dilhari to Rachael Haynes ,On one bounce to long on! Tossed up ball landing full around off, Rachael jumps down the track and pumps it over mid on. It drops in front of long on and they take a single.
Over 11
4
0
0
1
1
1
Rachael Haynes*
23 (27)
Meg Lanning
19 (20)
Sugandika Kumari
0/16 (2)
AUSW
52/3
1
10.6
Sugandika Kumari to Rachael Haynes ,Uses her feet again and drives a full ball to long off. A single to complete a 7-run over. 71 needed off 54 balls.
1
10.5
Sugandika Kumari to Meg Lanning ,Serves it short and wide outside off, Lanning easily cuts it through point for a single.
1
10.4
Sugandika Kumari to Rachael Haynes ,Finds the gap this time by driving the ball a little straighter. She sends it to long off by coming down the track and takes a single.
0
10.3
Sugandika Kumari to Rachael Haynes ,Yet another good looking drive by Rachael but she fails to beat the cover fielder again.
0
10.2
Sugandika Kumari to Rachael Haynes ,Full and flighted on off, Rachael drives but finds the cover fielder.
4
10.1
Sugandika Kumari to Rachael Haynes ,FOUR! Well swept! Full and flighted around middle and leg, Haynes takes the spin into account and sweeps it fine down the leg side for a boundary. The stand has moved to 39 runs and it's taking the match away from the Islanders.
Over 10
0
wd
1
1
0
0
1
Rachael Haynes*
17 (22)
Meg Lanning
18 (19)
Kavisha Dilhari
0/9 (2)
AUSW
45/3
1
9.6
Kavisha Dilhari to Rachael Haynes ,Steps down the track and works it with the spin to deep mid-wicket for a single. 78 needed more at the halfway stage!
0
9.5
Kavisha Dilhari to Rachael Haynes ,Quicker, flatter and shorter outside off, Haynes tries to cut but misses.
0
9.4
Kavisha Dilhari to Rachael Haynes ,Fullish and around leg, Haynes sweeps but finds short fine leg.
1
9.3
Kavisha Dilhari to Meg Lanning ,Lanning sweeps the ball with so much conviction. Goes down on her one knee and fetches a full ball from outside off, she then keeps her sweep shot all along the ground and sends it to deep mid-wicket for a run.
1
9.2
Kavisha Dilhari to Rachael Haynes ,Turns it off her pads to the leg side, picks the gap and collects a single.
wd
9.2
Kavisha Dilhari to Rachael Haynes ,Wide! Sprays a full ball well down the leg side, Haynes tries sweeping but misses.
0
9.1
Kavisha Dilhari to Rachael Haynes ,INSIDE EDGE! The decision is overturned. Good use of the technology. Dilhari serves a fuller length ball around off and it skids on after landing. Haynes draws forward to play it across the line but misses. It strikes her on the front pad, they appeal and the umpire raises his finger after thinking for a while. Straightaway Rachael takes the DRS and the replays find a big inside edge.
Rachael Haynes is adjudged lbw. She walks up to her skipper and has also taken the DRS. Only an inside edge can save her...
Over 9
4
2
1
1
0
1
Rachael Haynes*
15 (17)
Meg Lanning
17 (18)
Sugandika Kumari
0/9 (1)
AUSW
41/3
1
8.6
Sugandika Kumari to Rachael Haynes ,Flatter on off, Rachael hangs back and forces it through covers for one. 9 from the over, the RRR is 7.45!
0
8.5
Sugandika Kumari to Rachael Haynes ,Tossed up ball on off, driven off the front foot but straight to the fielder at covers.
1
8.4
Sugandika Kumari to Meg Lanning ,Fullish and on off, again it's been driven with ease through covers. One more added to the total.
1
8.3
Sugandika Kumari to Rachael Haynes ,Superbly driven on this occasion. Kumari has struggled so far with her lengths. This one is a little too full and is stroked to sweeper cover for a run.
2
8.2
Sugandika Kumari to Rachael Haynes ,Nicely done and a good running between the wickets as well. Haynes nudges it off her pads to backward square leg and scampers back for the second run. Soft hands.
4
8.1
Sugandika Kumari to Rachael Haynes ,FOUR! Cracking shot! Shorter delivery, just outside off, Haynes goes deep inside the crease to make room and then whacks it through backward point for a boundary.
Sugandika Kumari is on.
Over 8
wd
0
2
0
1
0
1
Rachael Haynes*
7 (12)
Meg Lanning
16 (17)
Kavisha Dilhari
0/5 (1)
AUSW
32/3
1
7.6
Kavisha Dilhari to Rachael Haynes ,Very full and on off, it's been driven nicely in front of square on the off side for a run. This stand is settling down now and Sri Lanka need to strike quickly. 91 needed off 72 balls.
0
7.5
Kavisha Dilhari to Rachael Haynes ,Floated ball, full and close to off, Rachael is forward as he blocks it back in the direction of the bowler.
1
7.4
Kavisha Dilhari to Meg Lanning ,Presses forward to a full ball and drives it through covers for one.
0
7.3
Kavisha Dilhari to Meg Lanning ,Beaten! Short and wide outside off, Lanning opts to play the square cut but there is extra bounce and it beats her bat. Hang on, Snicko shows some spike. Interesting, there wasn't much appeal from the Lankans.
2
7.2
Kavisha Dilhari to Meg Lanning ,Lovely shot! Lanning goes down on one knee and sweeps it in front of square leg for a couple of runs.
0
7.1
Kavisha Dilhari to Meg Lanning ,Short and wide outside off, Meg chops her attempted cut to point.
wd
7.1
Kavisha Dilhari to Meg Lanning ,Wide! Loopy delivery, full and way wide outside off, Lanning allows it through.
Kavisha Dilhari is into the attack.
Over 7
1
1
1
4
1
0
Rachael Haynes*
6 (10)
Meg Lanning
13 (13)
Udeshika Prabodhani
2/17 (4)
AUSW
27/3
0
6.6
Udeshika Prabodhani to Rachael Haynes ,Fullish and on middle, it's pushed back to the bowler.
1
6.5
Udeshika Prabodhani to Meg Lanning ,Knocks a full ball down through mid on for a run.
4
6.4
Udeshika Prabodhani to Meg Lanning ,FOUR! Slapped away. Short and wide outside off, Lanning latches onto it and slaps it through the gap between backward point and short third man.
1
6.3
Udeshika Prabodhani to Rachael Haynes ,NOT OUT! Lanning survives with a full length dive. Coming to the delivery, it's a short delivery outside off with some hint of movement in the air. Haynes cracks it off his back foot to point where the fielder fumbles and hence the batters decide to cross. The throw comes to the keeper who takes the bails off. It's referred upstairs and the replays find Meg safe. Direct hit would have been curtains for the Aussie skipper.
Shout for a run out! It has been referred upstairs...
1
6.2
Udeshika Prabodhani to Meg Lanning ,Loopy full ball around off, it's driven past the diving cover fielder for a single.
1
6.1
Udeshika Prabodhani to Rachael Haynes ,Flatter and shorter on off, it's punched down to long on for a run.
Over 6
0
1
0
0
1
1
Rachael Haynes*
4 (7)
Meg Lanning
7 (10)
Shashikala Siriwardene
1/10 (3)
AUSW
19/3
1
5.6
Shashikala Siriwardene to Rachael Haynes ,On middle, Haynes flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.
1
5.5
Shashikala Siriwardene to Meg Lanning ,Flighted delivery on off, Lanning punches it through mid off for a single.
0
5.4
Shashikala Siriwardene to Meg Lanning ,Floated delivery on middle, Lanning flicks it towards the leg side.
0
5.3
Shashikala Siriwardene to Meg Lanning ,Loopy delivery on off, Lanning defends it off the front foot.
1
5.2
Shashikala Siriwardene to Rachael Haynes ,Flighted delivery on middle, Haynes flicks it towards square leg for a single.
0
5.1
Shashikala Siriwardene to Rachael Haynes ,Tossed up delivery on middle, Haynes comes down the track and keeps it out.
Over 5
1
4
0
0
0
0
Meg Lanning*
6 (7)
Rachael Haynes
2 (4)
Udeshika Prabodhani
2/9 (3)
AUSW
16/3
0
4.6
Udeshika Prabodhani to Meg Lanning ,Length delivery on off, the skipper drives it towards mid off.
0
4.5
Udeshika Prabodhani to Meg Lanning ,Full again and outside off, Lanning drives it to covers.
0
4.4
Udeshika Prabodhani to Meg Lanning ,Full delivery on off, Lanning drives it to covers.
0
4.3
Udeshika Prabodhani to Meg Lanning ,On a good length on off, Lanning defends it off the back foot.
4
4.2
Udeshika Prabodhani to Meg Lanning ,FOUR! Nicely played! Length delivery on off, Lanning guides it very fine towards third man for a boundary.
1
4.1
Udeshika Prabodhani to Rachael Haynes ,Full delivery on off, Haynes drives it through covers for a single.
Over 4
0
W
0
0
1
0
Meg Lanning*
2 (2)
Rachael Haynes
1 (3)
Shashikala Siriwardene
1/7 (2)
AUSW
11/3
0
3.6
Shashikala Siriwardene to Meg Lanning ,NOT OUT! There is no edge! Flighted delivery outside off, Lanning looks to cut but misses it. The keeper appeals for caught behind but the umpire shakes his head. Sri Lanka take the review. Ultra Edge detects no edge on that one.
An appeal for a caught behind! Sri Lanka have taken the review.
1
3.5
Shashikala Siriwardene to Rachael Haynes ,Tossed up delivery on middle, Haynes flicks it towards mid-wicket for a single.
0
3.4
Shashikala Siriwardene to Rachael Haynes ,Loopy delivery on middle, Haynes looks to sweep but gets hit on the pads.
Rachael Haynes is the next batter in.
0
3.3
Shashikala Siriwardene to Rachael Haynes ,Tossed up delivery on middle, Haynes defends it off the back foot.
W
3.2
Shashikala Siriwardene to Beth Mooney ,OUT! STUMPED! Australia are in deep trouble here! Floated delivery just outside off, Mooney comes down the track and looks to go big but misses it. It goes towards the keeper where Anushka Sanjeewani takes the bails off in a flash.
0
3.1
Shashikala Siriwardene to Beth Mooney ,Tossed up delivery on off, Mooney punches it to point.
Over 3
0
0
0
0
W
2
Meg Lanning*
2 (1)
Beth Mooney
6 (7)
Udeshika Prabodhani
2/4 (2)
AUSW
10/2
2
2.6
Udeshika Prabodhani to Meg Lanning ,Full delivery on off, Lanning drives it through covers. The batsmen pick up a couple. Excellent over from Prabodhani.
Meg Lanning, the skipper, is the new batter in.
W
2.5
Udeshika Prabodhani to Ashleigh Gardner ,OUT! TIMBER! Prabodhani bowls it on a good length on off, it comes back in, Gardner looks to defend but misses it completely and gets bowled.
0
2.4
Udeshika Prabodhani to Ashleigh Gardner ,Good length delivery on middle, Gardner keeps it out.
0
2.3
Udeshika Prabodhani to Ashleigh Gardner ,BEATEN! On a good length and outside off, Gardner looks to cut but misses it.
0
2.2
Udeshika Prabodhani to Ashleigh Gardner ,Full toss on off, Gardner drives it towards mid off.
0
2.1
Udeshika Prabodhani to Ashleigh Gardner ,On a good length on off, Gardner defends it off the back foot.
Over 2
1
1
4
0
0
0
Beth Mooney*
6 (7)
Ashleigh Gardner
2 (3)
Shashikala Siriwardene
0/6 (1)
AUSW
8/1
0
1.6
Shashikala Siriwardene to Beth Mooney ,Floated delivery on middle, Mooney flicks it to mid-wicket.
0
1.5
Shashikala Siriwardene to Beth Mooney ,Floated delivery on off, Mooney defends it off the front foot.
0
1.4
Shashikala Siriwardene to Beth Mooney ,Tossed up delivery on middle, Mooney defends it off the back foot.
4
1.3
Shashikala Siriwardene to Beth Mooney ,FOUR! Nicely played! Loopy delivery on off, Mooney comes down the track and drives it through covers for a boundary.
1
1.2
Shashikala Siriwardene to Ashleigh Gardner ,Full delivery on off, Gardner drives it through mid off for a run.
1
1.1
Shashikala Siriwardene to Beth Mooney ,Tossed up delivery on middle, Mooney flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.
Shashikala Siriwardene to bowl from the other end.
Over 1
0
W
0
1
0
1
Beth Mooney*
1 (2)
Ashleigh Gardner
1 (2)
Udeshika Prabodhani
1/2 (1)
AUSW
2/1
1
0.6
Udeshika Prabodhani to Beth Mooney ,Length delivery on off, Mooney guides it towards third man for a single.
0
0.5
Udeshika Prabodhani to Beth Mooney ,Full again on middle, Mooney flicks it to mid-wicket.
1
0.4
Udeshika Prabodhani to Ashleigh Gardner ,Full again on middle, Gardner flicks it towards mid-wicket for a single.
0
0.3
Udeshika Prabodhani to Ashleigh Gardner ,Full delivery on middle, Gardner drives it towards mid on.
Ashleigh Gardner is the next batter in.
W
0.2
Udeshika Prabodhani to Alyssa Healy ,OUT! BOWLED! Excellent ball from Prabodhani! On a good length on middle, Healy looks to defend but misses it due to the inswing on this one and gets bowled.
0
0.1
Udeshika Prabodhani to Alyssa Healy ,On a good length on middle, Healy pushes it back towards the bowler.
We are back for the chase. The Sri Lankan players are out in the middle. Alyssa Healy and Beth Mooney will open the batting for the hosts. Udeshika Prabodhani will start the proceedings for Sri Lanka.
SRI LANKA WOMEN
122/6 (20.0)
50 (38)
25 (31)
2/18 (3)
2/23 (4)
Will Sri Lanka be able to defend 123 or will Australia chase it down easily? Join us for the run chase in a bit.
On the other hand, Sri Lanka did not get to the best of the starts as they lost Hasini Perera early. Skipper, Chamari Atapattu scored a fifty and out of all the batsmen only she looked good. There was a 50-run stand between Sanjeewani and Atapattu. The other batters did not apply themselves.
It has been an excellent display of bowling from Australia. Nicola Carey was the most economical bowler for the hosts. She and Molly Strano picked two wickets each. They picked wickets at regular intervals and have done well to restrict Sri Lanka under 150.
2
19.6
Jess Jonassen to Harshitha Madavi ,Full delivery on middle, Madhavi drives it through mid on. The batsmen get two runs. SRI LANKA FINISH WITH 122/6!
0
19.5
Jess Jonassen to Harshitha Madavi ,NOT OUT! There was clear inside edge. Tossed up delivery on middle, Madhavi looks to defend but gets hit on the pads. The bowler appeals for lbw and the umpire raises his finger. Madhavi takes the review. Ultra Edge detects there is a clear inside edge.
An appeal for lbw! It is referred upstairs.
Harshitha Madavi is the new batter in.
W
19.4
Jess Jonassen to Nilakshi de Silva ,OUT! STUMPED! Flighted delivery on middle and leg, Nilakshi comes down the track and looks to go big but misses it. It goes towards the keeper where Alyssa Healy takes the bails off in a flash.
0
19.3
Jess Jonassen to Nilakshi de Silva ,Quicker delivery on middle, Nilakshi keeps it out.
1
19.2
Jess Jonassen to Shashikala Siriwardene ,Flighted delivery on off, Siriwardene hits it over mid off. The batters take a run.
1
19.1
Jess Jonassen to Nilakshi de Silva ,Tossed up delivery on middle, Nilakshi comes down the track and flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.
Over 19
1
4
4
1
1
1
Nilakshi de Silva*
17 (15)
Shashikala Siriwardene
4 (5)
Molly Strano
2/23 (4)
SLW
118/5
1
18.6
Molly Strano to Nilakshi de Silva ,On middle, Nilakshi flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.
1
18.5
Molly Strano to Shashikala Siriwardene ,Flighted delivery on middle, Siriwardene comes down the track and lofts it over mid-wicket. The fielder in the deep does well to stop it. The batters cross ends.
1
18.4
Molly Strano to Nilakshi de Silva ,Loopy delivery on middle, Nilakshi looks to sweep but gets a top edge. It lands safely towards fine leg. The batsmen take a run.
4
18.3
Molly Strano to Nilakshi de Silva ,FOUR! This is even better! Short delivery on middle, Nilakshi pulls it over mid-wicket for a boundary.
4
18.2
Molly Strano to Nilakshi de Silva ,FOUR! Flighted delivery on off, Nilakshi comes down the track and lofts it over covers for a boundary.
1
18.1
Molly Strano to Shashikala Siriwardene ,Tossed up delivery on off, Siriwardene lofts it over covers for a single.
Over 18
0
1
1
1
0
2
Nilakshi de Silva*
7 (11)
Shashikala Siriwardene
2 (3)
Jess Jonassen
0/19 (3)
SLW
106/5
2
17.6
Jess Jonassen to Nilakshi de Silva ,Floated delivery on middle, Nilakshi flicks it through square leg. The batsmen get two runs.
0
17.5
Jess Jonassen to Nilakshi de Silva ,Floated delivery on middle, Nilakshi looks to sweep but gets hit on the thigh pad.
1
17.4
Jess Jonassen to Shashikala Siriwardene ,Tossed up delivery on middle, Siriwardene punches it towards long on for a single.
1
17.3
Jess Jonassen to Nilakshi de Silva ,Short delivery on middle, Nilakshi pulls it towards mid-wicket for a single.
1
17.2
Jess Jonassen to Shashikala Siriwardene ,Floated delivery on middle, Siriwardene flicks it through mid-wicket for a run.
0
17.1
Jess Jonassen to Shashikala Siriwardene ,Tossed up delivery outside off, Siriwardene looks to defend but misses it.
Jess Jonassen is back on. 2-0-14-0 are her figures so far.
Over 17
2
W
0
W
0
0
Nilakshi de Silva*
4 (8)
Shashikala Siriwardene
0 (0)
Molly Strano
2/11 (3)
SLW
101/5
0
16.6
Molly Strano to Nilakshi de Silva ,BEATEN! Tossed up delivery outside off, Nilakshi looks to push but misses it.
0
16.5
Molly Strano to Nilakshi de Silva ,Full delivery on off, Nilakshi drives it towards mid off.
Shashikala Siriwardene is the new batter in.
W
16.4
Molly Strano to Ama Kanchana ,OUT! CAUGHT! Flighted delivery on middle, Kanchana plays a sweep over square leg but does not get the distance on it. It goes towards the fielder where Ellyse Perry takes a comfortable catch.
0
16.3
Molly Strano to Ama Kanchana ,Flighted delivery on middle, Kanchana looks to defend but gets hit on the thigh pad.
Ama Kanchana is the next batter in.
W
16.2
Molly Strano to Anushka Sanjeewani ,OUT! CAUGHT! Sanjeewani throws away her wicket! Loopy delivery on middle, Sanjeewani comes down the track and flicks it uppishly towards mid-wicket where Delissa Kimmince takes a simple catch.
2
16.1
Molly Strano to Anushka Sanjeewani ,Tossed up delivery on off, Sanjeewani lofts it over mid off. The fielder chases it and does well to stop it. The batters pick up a couple.
Over 16
1
0
1
1
1
0
Nilakshi de Silva*
4 (6)
Anushka Sanjeewani
23 (29)
Ellyse Perry
0/23 (4)
SLW
99/3
0
15.6
Ellyse Perry to Nilakshi de Silva ,On a length on off, Nilakshi blocks it off the back foot.
1
15.5
Ellyse Perry to Anushka Sanjeewani ,Short delivery on middle, Sanjeewani pulls it over mid-wicket. The batters take a single.
1
15.4
Ellyse Perry to Nilakshi de Silva ,On a length on off, Nilakshi plays it towards point for a run.
1
15.3
Ellyse Perry to Anushka Sanjeewani ,Length delivery on middle, Sanjeewani looks to flick but gets an inside edge onto the pads. It goes towards the off side. The batters take a single.
0
15.2
Ellyse Perry to Anushka Sanjeewani ,Punched off the back foot by the batsman.
1
15.1
Ellyse Perry to Nilakshi de Silva ,On a length on off, Nilakshi looks to drive but gets an outside edge. It goes towards third man for a single.
Ellyse Perry is back on.
Over 15
0
1
0
1
1
1
Nilakshi de Silva*
2 (3)
Anushka Sanjeewani
21 (26)
Molly Strano
0/9 (2)
SLW
95/3
1
14.6
Molly Strano to Nilakshi de Silva ,On a length on middle, Nilakshi flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.
1
14.5
Molly Strano to Anushka Sanjeewani ,Full delivery on middle, Sanjeewani comes down the track and drives it through mid on for a run.
1
14.4
Molly Strano to Nilakshi de Silva ,On a length on off, Nilakshi plays it towards covers for a single.
0
14.3
Molly Strano to Nilakshi de Silva ,Short and outside off, Nilakshi punches it to point.
1
14.2
Molly Strano to Anushka Sanjeewani ,Full delivery on off, Sanjeewani drives it through mid on for a single.
0
14.1
Molly Strano to Anushka Sanjeewani ,The batsman goes after this one but misses the line completely.
Nilakshi de Silva is the new batter in.
Over 14
4
0
1
0
1
W
Chamari Atapattu*
50 (38)
Anushka Sanjeewani
19 (23)
Nicola Carey
2/18 (3)
SLW
91/3
W
13.6
Nicola Carey to Chamari Atapattu ,OUT! CAUGHT! Atapattu has played a fine innings here but will have to depart now. Big blow to Lanka at this stage. Full delivery on off, Atapattu drives it uppishly towards covers where Meg Lanning takes a comfortable catch.
1
13.5
Nicola Carey to Anushka Sanjeewani ,NOT OUT! Atapattu is safe! On a length on off, Sanjeewani punches it towards mid-wicket. The fielder fires a direct hit at the bowler's end. It is referred upstairs. Replays show that Atapattu is safe.
A run out appeal! It is referred upstairs.
0
13.4
Nicola Carey to Anushka Sanjeewani ,The batsman comes down the track but misses it completely.
1
13.3
Nicola Carey to Chamari Atapattu ,50 for Chamari Atapattu. It has been a terrific innings from her. Length delivery on off, Atapattu punches it through mid off for a single.
0
13.2
Nicola Carey to Chamari Atapattu ,Full again on off, Atapattu drives it to covers.
4
13.1
Nicola Carey to Chamari Atapattu ,FOUR! Nice shot. Full delivery on off, Atapattu lofts it over covers for a boundary.
Nicola Carey is back on.
Over 13
1
1
6
1
0
0
Anushka Sanjeewani*
18 (21)
Chamari Atapattu
45 (34)
Jess Jonassen
0/14 (2)
SLW
85/2
0
12.6
Jess Jonassen to Anushka Sanjeewani ,Tossed up delivery on middle, Sanjeewani looks to sweep but gets hit on the shoulder.
0
12.5
Jess Jonassen to Anushka Sanjeewani ,The batsman has punched the ball off the back foot.
1
12.4
Jess Jonassen to Chamari Atapattu ,Loopy delivery on middle, Atapattu flicks it through mid-wicket for a run.
6
12.3
Jess Jonassen to Chamari Atapattu ,SIX! Amazing shot! Floated delivery on middle, Atapattu plays a slog sweep over square leg for a biggie.
1
12.2
Jess Jonassen to Anushka Sanjeewani ,Flighted delivery on middle, Sanjeewani comes down the track and drives it through mid on for a single.
1
12.1
Jess Jonassen to Chamari Atapattu ,Tossed up delivery on off, Atapattu drives it through mid off for a single.
Jess Jonassen is back on.
Over 12
1lb
4
1
0
1
1
Chamari Atapattu*
37 (31)
Anushka Sanjeewani
17 (18)
Megan Schutt
1/15 (3)
SLW
76/2
1
11.6
Megan Schutt to Chamari Atapattu ,Full delivery on off, Atapattu drives it through covers for a single.
1
11.5
Megan Schutt to Anushka Sanjeewani ,On a length on off, Sanjeewani plays it towards point. The fielder goes for a direct hit at the bowler's end but misses it. The batsmen take a single.
0
11.4
Megan Schutt to Anushka Sanjeewani ,Length delivery on off, Sanjeewani punches it to point.
1
11.3
Megan Schutt to Chamari Atapattu ,On a length on off, Atapattu punches it through covers for a single.
4
11.2
Megan Schutt to Chamari Atapattu ,FOUR! Poor delivery from Schutt! Full delivery on leg, Atapattu flicks it towards fine leg for a boundary.
1lb
11.1
Megan Schutt to Anushka Sanjeewani ,Full delivery on leg, Sanjeewani looks to flick but gets hit on the pads. It goes towards the leg side. The batsmen take a run. The umpire gives it as a leg bye.
Megan Schutt is back on.
Over 11
0
2
1
1
1
0
Chamari Atapattu*
31 (28)
Anushka Sanjeewani
16 (15)
Molly Strano
0/5 (1)
SLW
68/2
0
10.6
Molly Strano to Chamari Atapattu ,Tossed up delivery on middle, Atapattu looks to defend but gets hit on the pads. The bowler appeals for lbw but the umpire shakes his head.
1
10.5
Molly Strano to Anushka Sanjeewani ,On middle, Sanjeewani plays a paddle sweep towards fine leg for a single.
1
10.4
Molly Strano to Chamari Atapattu ,Floated delivery on middle, Atapattu sweeps it towards fine leg for a single.
1
10.3
Molly Strano to Anushka Sanjeewani ,Loopy delivery on middle, Sanjeewani flicks it towards square leg for a run.
2
10.2
Molly Strano to Anushka Sanjeewani ,Short delivery outside off, Sanjeewani makes room and slaps it through covers. The batsmen pick up a couple.
0
10.1
Molly Strano to Anushka Sanjeewani ,Tossed up delivery on off, Sanjeewani defends it out.
Over 10
1
1
1
1
1
1
Anushka Sanjeewani*
12 (11)
Chamari Atapattu
30 (26)
Nicola Carey
1/12 (2)
SLW
63/2
1
9.6
Nicola Carey to Anushka Sanjeewani ,On a good length on middle, Sanjeewani flicks it towards fine leg for a run.
1
9.5
Nicola Carey to Chamari Atapattu ,Full delivery on middle, Atapattu drives it through mid on for a single.
1
9.4
Nicola Carey to Anushka Sanjeewani ,Back of a length delivery on middle, Sanjeewani flicks it towards fine leg for a single.
1
9.3
Nicola Carey to Chamari Atapattu ,Full delivery on off, Atapattu drives it through mid off for a single.
1
9.2
Nicola Carey to Anushka Sanjeewani ,On a length on middle, Sanjeewani flicks it through mid-wicket for a run.
1
9.1
Nicola Carey to Chamari Atapattu ,Full delivery on off, Atapattu drives it through mid off for a single.
Nicola Carey is back on.
Over 9
0
0
0
4
4
0
Anushka Sanjeewani*
9 (8)
Chamari Atapattu
27 (23)
Ashleigh Gardner
0/8 (1)
SLW
57/2
0
8.6
Ashleigh Gardner to Anushka Sanjeewani ,Loopy delivery on off, Sanjeewani dabs it to short third man.
4
8.5
Ashleigh Gardner to Anushka Sanjeewani ,FOUR! Loopy delivery outside off, Sanjeewani looks to drive but gets an outside edge. It goes towards third man for a boundary.
4
8.4
Ashleigh Gardner to Anushka Sanjeewani ,FOUR! Tossed up delivery on middle, Sanjeewani looks to sweep but gets a top edge on this one. It goes over the keeper towards fine leg for a boundary.
0
8.3
Ashleigh Gardner to Anushka Sanjeewani ,Loopy delivery on off, Sanjeewani keeps it out.
0
8.2
Ashleigh Gardner to Anushka Sanjeewani ,Flighted delivery outside off, Sanjeewani looks to sweep but gets a bottom edge on this one.
0
8.1
Ashleigh Gardner to Anushka Sanjeewani ,Tossed up delivery on off, Sanjeewani punches it to point.
Ashleigh Gardner is into the attack.
Over 8
0
1
0
4
0
6
Chamari Atapattu*
27 (23)
Anushka Sanjeewani
1 (2)
Delissa Kimmince
0/11 (1)
SLW
49/2
6
7.6
Delissa Kimmince to Chamari Atapattu ,SIX! That is huge! Full delivery on off, Atapattu lofts it over mid off for a maximum.
0
7.5
Delissa Kimmince to Chamari Atapattu ,Full delivery on middle, Atapattu flicks it to mid-wicket.
4
7.4
Delissa Kimmince to Chamari Atapattu ,FOUR! On a length on middle, Atapattu looks to play a slog sweep but gets a top edge. It goes over fine leg for a boundary.
0
7.3
Delissa Kimmince to Chamari Atapattu ,Length delivery on off, Atapattu punches it to point.
1
7.2
Delissa Kimmince to Anushka Sanjeewani ,On a length on middle, Sanjeewani flicks it through mid-wicket and gets off the mark with a single.
0
7.1
Delissa Kimmince to Anushka Sanjeewani ,Full delivery on off, Sanjeewani drives it towards mid off.
Anushka Sanjeewani is the new batter in. Also Delissa Kimmince is on.
Over 7
0
0
1
4
1
W
Umesha Thimashini*
20 (20)
Chamari Atapattu
17 (19)
Nicola Carey
1/6 (1)
SLW
38/2
W
6.6
Nicola Carey to Umesha Thimashini ,OUT! CAUGHT! Thimashini departs! Full delivery on off, Thimashini looks to play a lofted shot but miscues it. It goes towards mid off where Jess Jonassen takes a simple catch.
1
6.5
Nicola Carey to Chamari Atapattu ,On a length on middle, Atapattu flicks it towards mid-wicket for a single.
4
6.4
Nicola Carey to Chamari Atapattu ,FOUR! Nice shot. Full again on off, Atapattu drives it through mid off for a boundary.
1
6.3
Nicola Carey to Umesha Thimashini ,Full delivery on middle, Thimashini lofts it over mid on for a single.
0
6.2
Nicola Carey to Umesha Thimashini ,Length delivery on middle, Thimashini plays it back towards the bowler.
0
6.1
Nicola Carey to Umesha Thimashini ,Full delivery on off, Thimashini drives it uppishly towards mid off.
Nicola Carey is on.
Over 6
0
0
4
wd
0
4
1
Umesha Thimashini*
19 (16)
Chamari Atapattu
12 (17)
Ellyse Perry
0/19 (3)
SLW
32/1
1
5.6
Ellyse Perry to Umesha Thimashini ,On a length on middle, Thimashini flicks it through square leg for a single. End of the Powerplay! Sri Lanka are 32/1 after 6 overs.
4
5.5
Ellyse Perry to Umesha Thimashini ,FOUR! Brilliant shot! Full and outside off, Thimashini lofts it over covers for a boundary.
0
5.4
Ellyse Perry to Umesha Thimashini ,On a length on middle, Perry looks to flick but gets hit on the thigh pad.
wd
5.4
Ellyse Perry to Umesha Thimashini ,WIDE! Perry bowls a bouncer, Thimashini lets it sail through to the keeper.
4
5.3
Ellyse Perry to Umesha Thimashini ,FOUR! Nice shot. Full delivery outside off, Thimashini lofts it uppishly over covers for a boundary.
0
5.2
Ellyse Perry to Umesha Thimashini ,Good length delivery on off, Thimashini defends it off the back foot.
0
5.1
Ellyse Perry to Umesha Thimashini ,BEATEN! On a good length and outside off, Thimashini looks to drive but misses it.
Over 5
0
1
4
0
0
0
Chamari Atapattu*
12 (17)
Umesha Thimashini
10 (10)
Jess Jonassen
0/5 (1)
SLW
22/1
0
4.6
Jess Jonassen to Chamari Atapattu ,On middle and leg, Atapattu sweeps it towards short fine leg.
0
4.5
Jess Jonassen to Chamari Atapattu ,Tossed up delivery on middle, Atapattu sweeps it towards the leg side.
0
4.4
Jess Jonassen to Chamari Atapattu ,Loopy delivery on leg, Atapattu looks to sweep but gets hit on the pads. The bowler appeals for lbw but the umpire shakes his head.
4
4.3
Jess Jonassen to Chamari Atapattu ,FOUR! Nicely played! Floated delivery on middle, Atapattu plays a sweep over square leg for a boundary.
1
4.2
Jess Jonassen to Umesha Thimashini ,Flighted delivery on middle, Thimashini sweeps it through mid-wicket for a run.
0
4.1
Jess Jonassen to Umesha Thimashini ,Tossed up delivery on off, Thimashini plays it to point.
Jess Jonassen is into the attack.
Over 4
0
1
0
0
0
0
Chamari Atapattu*
8 (13)
Umesha Thimashini
9 (8)
Ellyse Perry
0/9 (2)
SLW
17/1
0
3.6
Ellyse Perry to Chamari Atapattu ,Full delivery on off, Atapattu drives it towards mid off.
0
3.5
Ellyse Perry to Chamari Atapattu ,On a length on off, Atapattu dabs it to short third man.
0
3.4
Ellyse Perry to Chamari Atapattu ,Length delivery on off, Atapattu taps it to point.
0
3.3
Ellyse Perry to Chamari Atapattu ,On a good length on off, Atapattu blocks it off the front foot.
1
3.2
Ellyse Perry to Umesha Thimashini ,Short delivery on leg, Thimashini looks to pull but gets a top edge. It lands safely towards fine leg. The batters take a single.
0
3.1
Ellyse Perry to Umesha Thimashini ,On a length on off, Thimashini plays it to point.
Over 3
0
0
4
0
4
0
Chamari Atapattu*
8 (9)
Umesha Thimashini
8 (6)
Megan Schutt
1/8 (2)
SLW
16/1
0
2.6
Megan Schutt to Chamari Atapattu ,Outside off, Atapattu offers no shot to this one.
4
2.5
Megan Schutt to Chamari Atapattu ,FOUR! Terrific shot! Full delivery outside off, Atapattu drives it uppishly over covers for a boundary.
0
2.4
Megan Schutt to Chamari Atapattu ,On a good length and just outside off, it is the slower one, Atapattu looks to push but misses it.
4
2.3
Megan Schutt to Chamari Atapattu ,FOUR! Shot! Picking the length early was the key to this shot. A length delivery on middle and leg, Atapattu swings her bat and dismisses it down towards long leg for a boundary.
0
2.2
Megan Schutt to Chamari Atapattu ,Around off, angling away, Atapattu opens the face of her bat slightly and tries to run it to third man. Finds the fielder at 45!
0
2.1
Megan Schutt to Chamari Atapattu ,Back of a length ball around off, angling away with extra bounce, Atapattu adjusts well and taps it down to point.
Over 2
4
0
4
0
0
0
Umesha Thimashini*
8 (6)
Chamari Atapattu
0 (3)
Ellyse Perry
0/8 (1)
SLW
8/1
0
1.6
Ellyse Perry to Umesha Thimashini ,Length delivery on off, Thimashini defends it off the back foot.
0
1.5
Ellyse Perry to Umesha Thimashini ,On off, Thimashini keeps it out.
0
1.4
Ellyse Perry to Umesha Thimashini ,On a good length on off, Thimashini blocks it off the front foot.
4
1.3
Ellyse Perry to Umesha Thimashini ,FOUR! Nice shot. Full delivery on off, Thimashini drives it through mid off for a boundary.
0
1.2
Ellyse Perry to Umesha Thimashini ,On a length on middle, Thimashini flicks it to mid-wicket.
4
1.1
Ellyse Perry to Umesha Thimashini ,FOUR! On a good length and outside off, Thimashini looks to drive but gets an outside edge. It goes towards third man for a boundary.
Ellyse Perry to bowl from the other end.
Over 1
0
0
W
0
0
0
Chamari Atapattu*
0 (3)
Umesha Thimashini
0 (0)
Megan Schutt
1/0 (1)
SLW
0/1
0
0.6
Megan Schutt to Chamari Atapattu ,The batsman has flicked the ball off his pads.
0
0.5
Megan Schutt to Chamari Atapattu ,Outside off, Atapattu offers no shot to this one.
0
0.4
Megan Schutt to Chamari Atapattu ,BEATEN! Good length delivery outside off, Atapattu looks to defend but misses it.
Umesha Thimashini is the new batter in.
W
0.3
Megan Schutt to Hasini Perera ,OUT! CAUGHT! Not the start Sri Lanka wanted. Full delivery outside off, Perera looks to drive but slices off the outside edge. It goes towards point where Beth Mooney settles under it and takes a comfortable catch.
0
0.2
Megan Schutt to Hasini Perera ,BEATEN! On a good length and outside off, Perera looks to drive but misses it.
0
0.1
Megan Schutt to Hasini Perera ,Schutt starts with a length delivery on off, Perera taps it towards point.
Time to get underway! Chamari Atapattu and Hasini Perera are the openers for Sri Lanka. Megan Schutt to kick off proceedings. A slip is in place. The countdown ends and the match begins. Here we go...
Both sets of players are coming out in the centre and will first stand in respect of their respective national anthems.
Pitch report - It's hard in nature and you can feel it's quite firm. The batters and bowlers get excited about the extra bounce at W.A.C.A. but the bowlers need to worry about their lines and lengths. There are footmarks on the surface and the ball might skid on and there can be variable bounce as well.
Australia (Playing XI) - Alyssa Healy (WK), Beth Mooney, Ashleigh Gardner, Meg Lanning (C), Ellyse Perry, Rachael Haynes, Nicola Carey (In for Annabel Sutherland), Jess Jonassen, Delissa Kimmince, Molly Strano, Megan Schutt.
Sri Lanka (Playing XI) - Chamari Atapattu (C), Hasini Perera, Harshitha Madavi, Anushka Sanjeewani (WK), Shashikala Siriwardene, Nilakshi de Silva, Ama Kanchana, Kavisha Dilhari, Sugandika Kumari, Udeshika Prabodhani, Umesha Thimashini (In for Achini Kulasuriya).
Australian skipper, Meg Lanning, says that she would have bowled anyway as it's a new deck today and will stay true throughout the whole game. On her 100th T20I match, Meg smiles and replies that it's about the longevity about playing the game and considers it a vital match. Terms it a typical W.A.C.A. pitch with a decent amount of grass. Informs that they also have made a single change - Nicola Carey is in for Annabel Sutherland.
Sri Lankan skipper, Chamari Atapattu, says that she has chosen to bat as she is confident about her batting unit. Wants to play positive cricket. Adds that beating Australia is their target as they have not done that before. Informs about the one change - Umesha Thimashini comes in for Achini Kulasuriya. On her personal good form against Australia, Chamari Atapattu replies there is no secret as she tries to play her normal game with courage.
Toss - Up goes the coin and it comes down in favour of Chamari Atapattu. SRI LANKA WILL BAT!
Hello and welcome everyone for Match 5 of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2020 between Australia and Sri Lanka in Perth. Both teams faced defeats in their opening encounters and would be looking for their first win of this campaign. The reigning champions will be hurt after going down against India and they have a point to prove. For Sri Lanka, they are not the favourites, so they don't have the pressure of that tag and can express themselves with more freedom. On paper, the Islanders are light on experience and they would have to play out of their skins to compete with the home team. Stay tuned for more...