AUSTRALIA vs SRI LANKA (TEST), January 3-7, 2013, 3rd Test
Match Status : Australia won by 5 wkts
Scorecard
Aus: 432/9 d, 141/5 (42.5)
Batsmen R B 4s 6s SR
Michael Hussey 27 42 2 0 64.3
Mitchell Johnson 1 7 0 0 14.3
 
SL: 294, 278
Bowlers O M R W ER
Rangana Herath 16.5 0 47 3 2.8
Tillakaratne Dilshan 18 2 57 1 3.2
RR : 3.29  
Last Wkt: Matthew Wade b Herath 9(18) - 132/5 in 38.5 ov.
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Commentary -
Siddle and Johnson carry Mike Hussey on their shoulders for a lap of honor across the SCG. Deservingly so for the great man. On that note, we end our coverage of the Test summer of Australia. Do join us for the 1st ODI between these two teams on the 11th of January at the MCG. For now, cheers and bye..
Presentations:
Clarke: We had to work hard throughout the Test match. Winning the toss and bowling first is not a great idea at the SCG. But we have had 4 quality seamers who were well supported by Nathan Lyon. It is tough to lose two fab players in Ponting and Hussey during a season. It has been a great honour to play with Mike, we will always remember him. We would have loved to win all 6 Tests but it was disappointing to lose the Test against South Africa at Perth. But, we did show that we had the quality to match up with the best in the game. 2013 is the year for Australian cricket and we have started on a winning note.
Michael Clarke is the MoS for his outstanding batting
Mahela Jayawardene: It has been fantastic, first time we were playing the Boxing Day and New Year Tests, the boys were looking forward to it. We played some great cricket, we will learn a lot from this experience. Maybe a target around 200 was ideal. Herath and Dilly bowled well, there was nothing for the pacers. There have been some positives, we need to invest in our youngsters. As long as they learn from such exposures, Sri Lankan cricket will be in steady hands.
Bird: Thanks for all the support out here at the SCG. It has been a busy 18 months, great feeling to be celebrating a series win with the team. To do so in front of the family and friends is great. It was nice to stick around and help Wade complete his ton.
Jackson Bird is the MoM for his 7 wickets.
Warner: We will miss Hussey a lot, he has been a man of perfection. The youngsters will have greater responsibilities now. I was happy with the way I batted, I felt that I could play very positively. We had a great summer, we perhaps had just one bad day in the series against South Africa which cost us the series. I am being given a couple of ODIs off, I would like to re-focus ahead of the remaining ODIs and the Indian tour. Nice to send off Huss with a clean sweep against Lanka.
Michael Hussey's kids join him in the centre. He poses with them for the cameras.
Hussey: I am very delighted to finish on the winning note. I did not want to bat at all, amazing to be a part of the winning finish. SCG is probably one of my top 3 grounds. I will miss wearing the Baggy Green, I will miss all the boys in the dressing room. I would love to be remembered as a good team man. Thanks to the fans and all our supporters, Australia are going in the right direction and I hope you do well in India and in the Ashes. I'll be watching the team all along.
The Sri lankan players shake hands with Hussey, who ends a superb Test career, he finishes with a Test avearge of more than 50, Australia end on a winning note while Sri Lanka's search for an elusive Test win in Australia continues..
42.5 Herath to Mitchell Johnson, 1 run, Australia win! Michael Hussey does not hit the winning runs, that has been the story of his career, unselfish and a team man at all costs, this was tossed up outside off, Johnson pushed it towards point, Michael Hussey calls for a quick single, a startled Johnson has to complete the single
42.4 Herath to Mitchell Johnson, no run, flighted and outside off, Johnson lunges forward in defence
42.3 Herath to Michael Hussey, 1 run, on a length and just outside off, Hussey dabs it wide of cover for a single, scores are level
42.2 Herath to Michael Hussey, no run, pushed through on off, Hussey gets well forward and blocks
42.1 Herath to Michael Hussey, no run, tossed up on off, Hussey gets well forward in defence
41.6 Dilshan to Mitchell Johnson, no run, Johnson is not going to spoil Michael Hussey's party, blocks a well flighted delivery
41.5 Dilshan to Mitchell Johnson, no run, tossed up on middle, Johnson gets back and blocks
41.4 Dilshan to Michael Hussey, 1 run, pushed through on off, dabbed wide of backward point for a single
41.3 Dilshan to Michael Hussey, no run, flighted delivery outside off, driven straight to the fielder at cover
41.2 Dilshan to Michael Hussey, no run, tossed up on middle, Hussey gets forward in defence
41.1 Dilshan to Michael Hussey, 2 runs, there's the two of the five required, Hussey pushes a well tossed up delivery behind square and comes back for an easy couple
Welcome back..
Tea on Day 4. Australia have all but wrapped up the Test. The only point of interest is if Hussey can hit the winning runs. Herath 's tour got just better as he added 2 more scalps in the post lunch session. Join us in 15 minutes..
40.6 Herath to Mitchell Johnson, no run, Herath comes from round the wicket and flights one outside off, defended towards mid-off
40.5 Herath to Mitchell Johnson, no run, flighted and on off, Johnson lunges forward and is struck on the pads, the impact was well outside off though
40.4 Herath to Michael Hussey, 1 run, flatter and on the pads, tucked behind square for a single
40.3 Herath to Michael Hussey, no run, appeal for a catch, this was tossed up on off and spins back in sharply, Hussey looks to defend and misses, the ball lobs to Thirimanne at FSL
40.2 Herath to Michael Hussey, no run, full and just outside off, defended back to the bowler
40.1 Herath to Michael Hussey, 2 runs, slightly short and outside off, Hussey rocks back and cuts it wide of cover for a brace
39.6 Dilshan to Michael Hussey, 1 run, short and wide from Dilshan, Hussey rocks back and cuts it square on the off-side for a single
39.5 Dilshan to Michael Hussey, no run, more loop from Dilshan, Hussey defends it
39.4 Dilshan to Michael Hussey, no run, pushed through on off, Hussey gets forward in defence
39.3 Dilshan to Michael Hussey, no run, floated outside off and spinning away, left alone
39.2 Dilshan to Michael Hussey, no run, tossed up on off, Hussey lunges forward in defence
39.1 Dilshan to Michael Hussey, no run, flighted and on off, pushed towards the off-side
38.6 Herath to Mitchell Johnson, no run, tossed up outside off, Johnson gets well forward in defence
Mitchell Johnson, left handed bat, comes to the crease
38.5 Herath to Wade, out Bowled!! Herath gets his third wicket, some consolation for him. This was well flighted outside off and spins back in, Wade went for the big slog sweep and misses, the ball comes back and hits the off-stump. Wade can't believe it but has to walk back to the hut. 7th wicket for the match for Herath. Wade b Herath 9(18) [4s-1]
Herath to Wade, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!
38.4 Herath to Michael Hussey, 1 run, full and just outside off, Hussey shimmies down the track and eases it to mid-wicket
38.3 Herath to Michael Hussey, no run, tossed up on off, driven towards mid-wicket
38.2 Herath to Michael Hussey, FOUR, Hussey brings out the reverse sweep and gets it to perfection, this was full and outside off, Hussey gets across and reverse paddles it past the keeper and into the fence
38.1 Herath to Wade, 1 run, full and on the stumps, nudged towards mid-wicket for a single
37.6 Dilshan to Michael Hussey, no run, edged! This was tossed up outside off, Hussey leans forward into the defensive push, the edge is found but falls just short of MJ at 1st slip
37.5 Dilshan to Wade, 1 run, pushed through on the pads, nudged behind square for a single
37.4 Dilshan to Michael Hussey, 1 run, flatter and outside off, punched square on the off-side for a single
37.3 Dilshan to Michael Hussey, no run, tossed up on off, Hussey lunges forward in defence
37.2 Dilshan to Wade, 1 run, flatter and outside off, Wade stays back and cuts it square on the off-side for a single
37.1 Dilshan to Wade, no run, pushed through on middle, Wade gets his bat in front of the pads in defence
36.6 Herath to Michael Hussey, no run, slower and on the pads, turned towards leg slip
36.5 Herath to Wade, 1 run, full and outside off, Wade rolls his wrists and sweeps it to deep mid-wicket for a single
36.4 Herath to Wade, no run, quicker and outside off, left alone
36.3 Herath to Michael Hussey, 1 run, floated on off, eased wide of cover for a single
36.2 Herath to Michael Hussey, no run, pushed through by Herath, Hussey gets well forward and blocks
36.1 Herath to Michael Hussey, no run, tossed up on off, Hussey gets well forward in defence
Since only 20 runs are needed, Tea has been delayed
35.6 Dilshan to Wade, no run, tossed up and on off, Wade gets back and pushes it towards the off-side
35.5 Dilshan to Wade, no run, flatter and outside off, Wade stays back in defence
35.4 Dilshan to Wade, no run, pushed through quicker from Dilshan, Wade punches it towards cover
35.3 Dilshan to Wade, no run, flighted and on off, Wade stays back in defence
35.2 Dilshan to Wade, no run, tossed up outside off and holding its line, left alone
35.1 Dilshan to Wade, FOUR, Dilshan drops this one short and wide outside off, Wade cuts it uppishly and just wide of the man at backward point, close call for Wade
34.6 Herath to Michael Hussey, 2 runs, excellent running from Hussey, pushes one on the pads uppishly past short leg and hares back for the second run. The ball infact went straight through the legs of Thirimanne at FSL
34.5 Herath to Wade, 1 run, flighted delivery outside off, Wade pushes forward and gets an inside edge wide of silly point
34.4 Herath to Wade, no run, that was close! The quicker ball from Herath, goes through with the angle, Wade has a poke at that and misses
34.3 Herath to Wade, no run, tossed up on off, defended towards the onside
34.2 Herath to Michael Hussey, 1 run, full and on the stumps, clipped to mid-wicket for a single
34.1 Herath to Michael Hussey, no run, tossed up on off, driven back towards the bowler
33.6 Dilshan to Wade, no run, short and wide outside off, Wade chops it to cover point
33.5 Dilshan to Michael Hussey, 1 run, full and on the stumps, driven towards mid-on for a quick single, easily done in the end
33.4 Dilshan to Michael Hussey, no run, quicker and going straight on, left alone
33.3 Dilshan to Michael Hussey, no run, floated on off, Hussey leans forward in defence
33.2 Dilshan to Michael Hussey, no run, tossed up on off, Hussey gets forward in defence
33.1 Dilshan to Michael Hussey, FOUR, fab shot, that was asking to be hit, short and on the stumps, Hussey rocks back and pulls it wide of mid-wicket for a boundary
32.6 Herath to Wade, no run, full and on off, driven towards mid-off
Matthew Wade, left handed bat, comes to the crease
32.5 Herath to Ed Cowan, out Lbw!! Herath has a second wicket. Lovely piece of bowling from him, this was tossed up on off and spins back in slightly, Cowan gets his pads in line as he looked to defend, the ball strikes him low and in line with middle. That was going on to crash into middle and leg halfway up. Cowan falls after a long vigil. Ed Cowan lbw b Herath 36(88) [4s-4]
Herath to Ed Cowan, THATS OUT!! Lbw!!
Cowan has been given out LBW, will be review. He wants one, it looked to be very close to the naked eye. This looks plumb. Cowan is OUT
32.4 Herath to Ed Cowan, no run, tossed up on off, Cowan gets his bat and pad together in defence
32.3 Herath to Michael Hussey, 1 run, quicker and outside off, Hussey dabs it wide of cover for a single
32.2 Herath to Michael Hussey, no run, optimistic appeal for LBW as Hussey pads one that was turning back in, the impact was well outside off
32.1 Herath to Michael Hussey, no run, flighted and outside off, Hussey pads it away
31.6 Dilshan to Michael Hussey, 1 run, flatter and outside off, Hussey rocks back and punches it square on the off-side for a single
31.5 Dilshan to Michael Hussey, no run, tossed up on off, Hussey gets well forward in defence
31.4 Dilshan to Michael Hussey, 2 runs, Hussey is off the mark, this was full and outside off, Hussey gets well forward and caresses a drive wide of cover for a brace
31.3 Dilshan to Michael Hussey, no run, tossed up on off, Hussey closes the face of the bat and gets a soft leading edge back towards the bowler
A standing ovation for Hussey from the SCG crowd as he makes his way to the middle one last time in whites
Michael Hussey, left handed bat, comes to the crease
31.2 Dilshan to Michael Clarke, out Caught by Thirimanne!! Soft dismissal for Clarke, skips down the track, does not get to the pitch of the ball, ends up getting an inside edge onto the pads, the ball lobs up in the air and a simple catch for Thirimanne at FSL. Dilshan runs across in jubiliation. Michael Clarke c Thirimanne b Dilshan 29(52) [4s-3]
Dilshan to Michael Clarke, THATS OUT!! Caught!!
31.1 Dilshan to Michael Clarke, no run, tossed up on off, Clarke gets forward in defence
Tillakaratne Dilshan [12.0-2-38-0] is back into the attack
30.6 Herath to Ed Cowan, no run, tossed up on off, Cowan gets well forward and smothers the spin
30.5 Herath to Ed Cowan, no run, full and on off, driven towards silly mid-on
30.4 Herath to Ed Cowan, no run, Herath gives this one more air, Cowan gets well forward and blocks
30.3 Herath to Ed Cowan, no run, tossed up from over the wicket, Cowan pushes forward in defence
30.2 Herath to Ed Cowan, no run, flighted and outside off, Cowan leans forward in defence
30.1 Herath to Michael Clarke, 1 run, tossed up on the stumps, driven to mid-on for a single
29.6 Pradeep to Ed Cowan, leg byes, FOUR, Pradeep overcompensates and drifts one well down the leg, Cowan gets inside the line and looks to flick, misses it completely and the ball races away off the pads for another boundary
29.5 Pradeep to Ed Cowan, FOUR, fab shot! back of a length and outside off, too short from Pradeep, Cowan stays back and punches it past extra cover for a boundary
29.4 Pradeep to Ed Cowan, no run, full and outside off, Cowan squeezes it outy towards point
29.3 Pradeep to Ed Cowan, no run, on a good length and angling across, Cowan lunges forward in defence, gets an inside edge onto the pads
29.2 Pradeep to Michael Clarke, 1 run, length ball on the pads, tucked behind square for a single
29.1 Pradeep to Ed Cowan, 1 run, full and outside off, Cowan bends his nees and creams a drive to the right of Karunaratne at cover, he brings about an acrobatic dive to keep them down to a single
28.6 Herath to Ed Cowan, 1 run, flatter and on the pads, nudged behind square for a run
28.5 Herath to Ed Cowan, no run, pushed through by Herath, Cowan gets back in defence
28.4 Herath to Ed Cowan, no run, flighted and outside off, Cowan lunges forward and gets an inside edge to FSL
28.3 Herath to Ed Cowan, no run, tossed up and outside off, Cowan skips down the track and gets an inside that drops just short of FSL
28.2 Herath to Ed Cowan, 2 runs, flatter and outside off, Cowan goes deep into his crease and cuts it behind point for a brace
28.1 Herath to Michael Clarke, 1 run, tossed up outside off, Clarke shimmies down the track and drives it to deep extra cover
27.6 Pradeep to Michael Clarke, 3 runs, full and angling back in, Clarke looks to drive it past mid-on, gets a thick inside edge past square leg, the fielder gives chase and hauls the ball back in, good enough for three runs
27.5 Pradeep to Ed Cowan, 1 run, short and on the hips, Cowan swivels across and pulls it down to fine leg for a single
Cowan seems to have broken his bat, a bunch of replacements arrive
27.4 Pradeep to Ed Cowan, no run, on a good length around off and angling away, Cowan covers the line, lifts his bat and lets it go
27.3 Pradeep to Ed Cowan, FOUR, too short from Pradeep, Cowan rocks back and cuts it behind point, beats Dilshan and races away to the fence in a jiffy
27.2 Pradeep to Ed Cowan, no run, tad fuller and angling away from outside off, easy leave for Cowan
27.1 Pradeep to Ed Cowan, no run, fuller length delivery outside off and angling away, left alone
Nuwan Pradeep, comes into the attack
26.6 Herath to Michael Clarke, no run, slower and on middle, Clarke gets a big stride forward in defence
26.5 Herath to Michael Clarke, no run, Herath gives this one more air, Clarke gets forward and defends it off his pads
26.4 Herath to Michael Clarke, no run, Herath gives this one plenty of air, Clarke gets well forward and blocks
26.3 Herath to Michael Clarke, no run, flighted and on the pads, turned towards the onside
26.2 Herath to Michael Clarke, no run, flatter and on the pads, tucked towards square leg
26.1 Herath to Ed Cowan, 1 run, tossed up on the pads, nudged past square leg for a single
25.6 Dilshan to Michael Clarke, FOUR, super shot! Dilshan drags one short and wide again, Clarke rocks back and cuts it in the gap past extra cover, no need to run for those
25.5 Dilshan to Ed Cowan, 1 run, Dilshan drops one short and outside off, cut to sweeper cover for a single
25.4 Dilshan to Ed Cowan, no run, flighted and just outside off, left alone
25.3 Dilshan to Michael Clarke, 1 run, tossed up outside off, Clarke gets forward and clips it to mid-wicket fopr a single
25.2 Dilshan to Michael Clarke, no run, loud shout for a catch, they were all confident, Clarke skips down the track to a quicker ball, does not get to the pitch of the ball, the ball lobs off the pads and is caught by Thirimanne at FSL, umpire Dar remains unmoved
25.1 Dilshan to Michael Clarke, FOUR, fab shot! Too short from Dilshan, Clarke rocks back quickly and pulls it in the gap wide of mid-wicket for a boundary
24.6 Herath to Ed Cowan, no run, pushed through by Herath, turned towards the onside
24.5 Herath to Ed Cowan, no run, flatter and on off, Cowan gets back in defence
24.4 Herath to Michael Clarke, 1 run, tossed up on off, Clarke shimmies down the track and drives it to sweeper cover for a single
24.3 Herath to Michael Clarke, no run, polite appeal for LBW, this was quicker and sliding through, Clarke skips forward and defends it off his pads. Mahela wants a review. Looks like pad first, looks very close indeed, the height is not an issue either. Clarke was a long way down the track, the impact was more than 300 mtrs and the ball was just about clipping the leg stump. The original decision stands. SL lose both reviews
24.2 Herath to Michael Clarke, no run, slower and on off, Clarke gets a big stride forward in defence
24.1 Herath to Michael Clarke, no run, full and on middle, driven back to the bowler
23.6 Dilshan to Michael Clarke, 1 run, flatter and on the pads, nudged behind square for a single
23.5 Dilshan to Ed Cowan, 1 run, Dilshan slows this one on off, Cowan does well to play it with soft hands and gets it wide of short third man for a single
23.4 Dilshan to Michael Clarke, 1 run, Dilshan drops this one shorter and on the pads, eased behind square for a single
23.3 Dilshan to Michael Clarke, no run, pushed through on off, Clarke skips down the track and blocks it
23.2 Dilshan to Michael Clarke, no run, tossed up on off, Clarke jumps down the track and defends it
23.1 Dilshan to Michael Clarke, no run, flatter and striding onto the pads, Clarke looks to pull and misses, the ball was spinning well down the leg, appeal for LBW is turned down
22.6 Herath to Michael Clarke, leg byes, 1 run, quicker and on the pads, Clarke looks to flick and misses, the ball rolls off the pads behind square
22.5 Herath to Ed Cowan, 1 run, much better from Cowan, waits on a well tossed up ball and drives it in front of cover for a single
22.4 Herath to Ed Cowan, no run, loud appeal for LBW, but Cowan was struck well outside the line of off-stump, Cowan was looking to play an ugly mow and missed it, it was a full toss from Herath
22.3 Herath to Michael Clarke, 1 run, pushed through on off, Clarke drops it in front of cover point for a quick single
22.2 Herath to Michael Clarke, no run, flighted and on middle, Clarke steps down the track in defence
22.1 Herath to Michael Clarke, no run, full and drifting onto the pads, Clarke gets back and blocks
21.6 Dilshan to Michael Clarke, 1 run, Dilshan drops this one very short, turned behind square for a single
21.5 Dilshan to Michael Clarke, no run, quicker from Dilshan, Clarke shimmies down the track and defends it off his pads, a polite appeal by Dilshan
21.4 Dilshan to Michael Clarke, no run, Dilshan gives this one more air, Clarke gets well forward and smothers the spin
21.3 Dilshan to Michael Clarke, no run, pushed through on middle, Clarke gets forward in defence
21.2 Dilshan to Michael Clarke, no run, floated on middle, Clarke shimmies down the track and defends it
21.1 Dilshan to Michael Clarke, no run, flatter and on the pads, nudged towards the onside
Drinks are on the field now
20.6 Herath to Ed Cowan, no run, floated on off, Cowan gets a decent stride forward in defence
20.5 Herath to Ed Cowan, no run, the slider this time, Cowan gets an inside edge as he looked to work it towards the onside
20.4 Herath to Ed Cowan, no run, the straighter one from Herath, Cowan was playing for the spin, ends up pushing down the wrong line and misses
20.3 Herath to Ed Cowan, no run, flighted and outside off, Cowan gets a big stride forward and pushes it towards the off-side
20.2 Herath to Michael Clarke, 1 run, full and on the pads, clipped towards mid-wicket for a single
20.1 Herath to Michael Clarke, no run, tossed up on middle, Clarke gets forward and defends it
19.6 Dilshan to Ed Cowan, no run, floated outside off and spinning away, left alone
19.5 Dilshan to Ed Cowan, no run, tossed up on off, Cowan gets well forward and blocks
19.4 Dilshan to Ed Cowan, no run, loud shout for LBW, but the impact was well outside off, Cowan was looking to sweep and missed it
19.3 Dilshan to Michael Clarke, 1 run, flatter and on the pads, tucked past square leg for a single
19.2 Dilshan to Ed Cowan, 1 run, full and on off, nudged behind square for a quick single
19.1 Dilshan to Ed Cowan, no run, Cowan was shaping for the sweep, but this was short and outside off, he withdraws his shot and lets it go
18.6 Herath to Michael Clarke, no run, flatter and on the pads, turned towards square leg
18.5 Herath to Michael Clarke, no run, pushed through by Herath, Clarke smothers the spin
18.4 Herath to Michael Clarke, no run, full and on the pads, Clarke turns it towards the onside
18.3 Herath to Michael Clarke, no run, flighted and on middle, Clarke gets well forward and blocks
18.2 Herath to Michael Clarke, no run, Clarke skips down the track and drives one back to the bowler
18.1 Herath to Ed Cowan, 1 run, tossed up on off, Cowan skips down the track and drives it to mid-wicket where a fumble allows him a single
17.6 Dilshan to Michael Clarke, 2 runs, full and on the stumps, Clarke picks the gap past mid-wicket with a firm on-drive, gets an easy couple
17.5 Dilshan to Michael Clarke, no run, flatter and on the pads, clipped towards short leg
17.4 Dilshan to Michael Clarke, no run, quicker and on the leg stump line, Clarke pushes it towards the onside
17.3 Dilshan to Ed Cowan, 1 run, full and on off, Cowan works it wide of mid-on for a single
17.2 Dilshan to Michael Clarke, 1 run, Dilshan drifts one on the pads, tucked behind square for a single
a slip and three close in catchers on the onside
17.1 Dilshan to Ed Cowan, 1 run, flatter and spinning across, Cowan gets back and nudges it wide of point for a single
16.6 Herath to Michael Clarke, no run, slower and on middle, Clarke gets a huge stride forward as he defends it off his pads
16.5 Herath to Michael Clarke, no run, Herath drifts one back in, Clarke gets well forward and pushes it towards cover
16.4 Herath to Michael Clarke, no run, full and on middle, Clarke skips down the track and drives it to short cover
16.3 Herath to Michael Clarke, no run, floated on middle, Clarke gets forward in defence
16.2 Herath to Michael Clarke, no run, tossed up on off, Clarke gets well forward and manages an inside edge towards the onside
16.1 Herath to Michael Clarke, FOUR, excellent use of the feet by Clarke, shimmies down the track, gets to the pitch of the ball and drives it past cover for a boundary
15.6 Dilshan to Ed Cowan, no run, more air from Dilshan, Cowan gets well forward and blocks
15.5 Dilshan to Ed Cowan, FOUR, edged and four, this was tossed up outside off and spins away, Cowan pushes forward in defence, the ball takes the outside edge and just goes wide of Mahela at 1st slip, runs away to the fence
15.4 Dilshan to Ed Cowan, no run, pushed through by Dilshan, Cowan gets forward and blocks
15.3 Dilshan to Ed Cowan, no run, loud shout for LBW, but Cowan was a long way down as he attempted the sweep, the impact was well outside off as well
15.2 Dilshan to Ed Cowan, no run, flighted and on off, Cowan gets a big stride forward in defence
15.1 Dilshan to Ed Cowan, no run, tossed up on off, Cowan gets well forward in defence
Michael Clarke, right handed bat, comes to the crease
14.6 Herath to Hughes, out Lbw!! Herath continues his magical touch. This was well tossed up on middle, Hughes came forward to smother the spin, misses and is struck low on the pads in front of middle and leg, the ball lobs to short leg. Eagle eye shows it to be going on to hit the top of leg, three REDS. Umpire Hill has to reverse his original decision. Hughes lbw b Herath 34(49) [4s-4]
Herath to Hughes, THATS OUT!! Lbw!!
SL have gone in for a review for a catch. They look very confident indeed. Replays suggest no nick, but we might have an LBW here, Hughes is OUT
14.5 Herath to Hughes, no run, full and on off, Hughes sweeps it straight to the fielder at square leg
14.4 Herath to Hughes, no run, through the gate! This was it outside off and gets it to spin back in, Hughes went for the drive and leaves a big gap betwen bat and pad, the ball sneaks through and goes past the inside edge
14.3 Herath to Hughes, 2 runs, flighted and on middle, Hughes looks to sweep and gets it in the air, the ball goes just wide of short fine
14.2 Herath to Hughes, no run, pushes through on middle and spinning down the leg, Hughes looks to sweep and misses
14.1 Herath to Hughes, no run, nicely done by Herath, floats this one outside off and gets it to hold its line, Hughes pushes at that and misses
13.6 Dilshan to Ed Cowan, no run, tossed up on off and holding its line, Cowan gets a big stride forward as he looks to repeat the previous shot, misses it and Chandimal is quick to whip the bails off, Cowan's feet was firmly planted on the ground
The 3rd umpire has been called for a stumping appeal, Cowan looks SAFE
13.5 Dilshan to Ed Cowan, FOUR, cracking shot, this was full and on off, Cowan bends his knees, rolls his wrists and sweeps it square on the onside, beats the diving fielder in the deep
13.4 Dilshan to Ed Cowan, no run, flighted and on middle, Cowan shuffles across in defence
13.3 Dilshan to Ed Cowan, no run, tossed up outside off and holding its line, left alone
13.2 Dilshan to Hughes, 1 run, Dilshan drops this one short and outside off, Hughes cuts it square towards sweeper cover for a single
13.1 Dilshan to Hughes, no run, tossed up on off and bouncing across Hughes, he goes back and defends it solidly
Tillakaratne Dilshan [5.0-2-8-0] is back into the attack
12.6 Herath to Ed Cowan, no run, full and outside off, driven back towards the bowler
12.5 Herath to Hughes, 1 run, quicker and outside off, Hughes opens the face of the bat and nudges it wide of point for a single
12.4 Herath to Ed Cowan, 1 run, Cowan shimmies down the track to a well floated ball and nudges it behind square for a run
12.3 Herath to Hughes, 3 runs, low full toss from Herath, Hughes leans forward and drives it wide of mid-wicket, Mathews fumbles in the outfield and allows an extra run
12.2 Herath to Hughes, no run, pushed through quicker by Herath, turned towards the onside
12.1 Herath to Hughes, 2 runs, full and outside off, Hughes gets across, bends his knees and sweeps it behind square for a brace
11.6 Lakmal to Ed Cowan, no run, Lakmal slants one across the left hander, easily left alone
11.5 Lakmal to Ed Cowan, no run, tad fuller and on off, Cowan defends it with a straight bat
11.4 Lakmal to Ed Cowan, no run, on a length and just outside off, defended towards point
11.3 Lakmal to Hughes, 1 run, full and on off, Hughes gets forward and drives it back pastr the bowler, Lakmal gets some hand on that and keeps the batsmen down to a single
11.2 Lakmal to Hughes, no run, Lakmal shortens his length on off, Hughes gets across in defence
11.1 Lakmal to Hughes, FOUR, fab shot! Width from Lakmal, Hughes gets a big stride forward, gets to the pitch of the ball and drives it sweetly in the gap between cover and mid-off for a boundary
10.6 Herath to Hughes, 1 run, Herath gives this one more air, eased in front of square on the onside for a single
10.5 Herath to Hughes, no run, floated slower through the air and on middle, Hughes lunges forward in defence, gets an inside edge that pops towards the onside
10.4 Herath to Ed Cowan, 1 run, Herath pushes this one quicker and on off, Cowan pushes at that and gets an inside edge that goes through the legs of the keeper
10.3 Herath to Ed Cowan, 2 runs, top-edge but safe! Cowan looks to go after Herath, bends his knees and looks to sweep, gets a top edge that goes over Mahela at leg slip, the batsmen sneak in a couple
10.2 Herath to Hughes, 1 run, Herath gives this one more air, tucked behind square for a single
10.1 Herath to Hughes, no run, tossed up on middle, Hughes gets forward and clips it towards square leg
A slip, a leg slip and a short leg in place
Rangana Herath, left-arm orthodox, comes into the attack
9.6 Lakmal to Hughes, 1 run, Lakmal bangs one short and on the stumps,. Hughes swivels back and pulls it to deep square leg for a single
9.5 Lakmal to Hughes, no run, Lakmal keeps it short and wide outside off, easy leave for the batsman
9.4 Lakmal to Hughes, no run, on a good length outside off and holding its line, Hughes shoulders arms
9.3 Lakmal to Hughes, no run, full and outside off, Hughes gets a big stride forward in defence
9.2 Lakmal to Hughes, no run, on a length outside off and holding its line, left alone
9.1 Lakmal to Hughes, FOUR, fab shot! Lakmal comes from round the wicket and drifts one on the pads, Hughes gets inside the line and flicks it wide of mid-wicket for a boundary
8.6 Dilshan to Ed Cowan, no run, pushed through by Dilshan, Cowan covers the line, lifts his bat and lets it go. The ball jisses the pads through to the keeper
8.5 Dilshan to Ed Cowan, no run, Dilshan gives this one more air, Cowan covers the line, lifts his bat and lets it go
8.4 Dilshan to Ed Cowan, no run, quicker and outside off, Cowan pokes at that, gets a soft outside edge that drops short of Mahela at 1st slip
8.3 Dilshan to Ed Cowan, no run, full and just outside off, Cowan gets forward on the drive to cover
8.2 Dilshan to Ed Cowan, no run, flighted and on off, Cowan gets well forward in defence
8.1 Dilshan to Ed Cowan, no run, Dilshan drops one short and outside off, Cowan cuts it straight to the fielder at point
7.6 Lakmal to Hughes, no run, tad full and just outside off, Hughes gets a big stride forward and eases it towards cover
7.5 Lakmal to Hughes, no run, back of a length and just outside off, Hughes defends it towards the off-side
7.4 Lakmal to Hughes, no run, tad fuller and on off, Hughes pushes it towards mid-off
7.3 Lakmal to Hughes, no run, full and on off, Hughes gets forward and blocks
7.2 Lakmal to Hughes, no run, on a length and just outside off, Hughes gets well forward and pushes it towards cover
7.1 Lakmal to Hughes, no run, short of a length and outside off, Hughes cuts it to the left of Dilshan who makes a tumbling stop
6.6 Dilshan to Hughes, 1 run, Dilshan pushes one on the pads, nudged behind square for a single
6.5 Dilshan to Hughes, no run, full and outside off, Hughes gets well forward in defence
6.4 Dilshan to Ed Cowan, 1 run, flatter and outside off, Cowan cuts it square past cover point for a quick single
6.3 Dilshan to Ed Cowan, no run, the straighter one from Dilshan, Cowan covers the line, lifts his bat and lets it go
6.2 Dilshan to Ed Cowan, no run, short and wide from Dilshan, Cowan looks to cut and misses
6.1 Dilshan to Ed Cowan, no run, tossed up on off, Cowan prods forward in defence
5.6 Lakmal to Hughes, no run, rash from Hughes, goes chasing after a short and wide ball, misses it completely
5.5 Lakmal to Hughes, no run, on a length and around middle, defended back towards the bowler
5.4 Lakmal to Hughes, no run, good stop from Dilshan, Hughes climbed into a short and wide ball, cuts it to the left of Dilshan at point who makes a diving stop
5.3 Lakmal to Ed Cowan, 1 run, Lakmal drifts one on the pads, nudged behind square for a single
5.2 Lakmal to Ed Cowan, no run, tad fuller and just outside off, nipping away with the angle, left alone
5.1 Lakmal to Ed Cowan, no run, on a length and just outside off, Cowan gets well forward in defence
Welcome back..
Sri Lanka have got the early wicket, a big one of Warner. Dilshan is getting a lot of help from the surface and has troubled both batsmen. Australia are still 128 away from victory and anything can still happen. Join us in 35 minutes time.
4.6 Dilshan to Hughes, no run, that was close! That one spat up from a length, Hughes was lunging forward in defence, the ball goes off the splice off the bat and towards the vacant silly point region
4.5 Dilshan to Hughes, no run, pitched up on off, Hughes gets well forward in defence
4.4 Dilshan to Hughes, no run, tossed up on off, Hughes gets well forward and blocks
4.3 Dilshan to Hughes, no run, this was flighted and well outside off, Hughes gets a big stride forward and pads it away, the appeal was spontaneous but umpire Hill shook his head. Replays vindicated his decision
Loud shout for LBW, SL want a review, Hughes padded up to one that was spinning back in, did it spin back enough? No, SL lose a review.
4.2 Dilshan to Hughes, FOUR, Dilshan drops this one short and wide outside off, Hughes is quick to rock back and cuts it behind point for a boundary
4.1 Dilshan to Hughes, no run, loud shout for LBW, but the impact was well outside off, Hughes gets a big stride forwardf and defends it off his pads
3.6 Lakmal to Ed Cowan, no run, Lakmal slants one across Cowan, he gets across in defence
3.5 Lakmal to Ed Cowan, no run, full and holding its line on off, defended back towards the bowler
3.4 Lakmal to Ed Cowan, no run, on a length and nipping back in, Cowan defends it with a straight bat
3.3 Lakmal to Ed Cowan, no run, tad fuller and just outside off, Cowan gets well forward in defence
3.2 Lakmal to Ed Cowan, no run, Lakmal switches to back over the wicket and angles one across the left hander, left alone
3.1 Lakmal to Hughes, 3 runs, Lakmal comes from round the wicket and drifts one on the pads, Hughes gets across and clips it wide of mid-wicket for an easy three
2.6 Dilshan to Ed Cowan, no run, slightly shorter and on off, defended with a straight bat
2.5 Dilshan to Ed Cowan, no run, Dilshan gives this one more air, Cowan gets well forward in defence
2.4 Dilshan to Hughes, 1 run, pushed through on off, eased wide of cover point for a single
2.3 Dilshan to Ed Cowan, 1 run, full and wide outside off, Cowan gets a big stride forward and drives it to sweeper cover for a single
2.2 Dilshan to Ed Cowan, no run, flighted and on off, Cowan gets well forward and blocks
2.1 Dilshan to Ed Cowan, no run, tossed up and on off, driven towards mid-off
1.6 Lakmal to Hughes, no run, on a length and just outside off, Hughes gets well forward in defence
1.5 Lakmal to Hughes, FOUR, Hughes is away, that should settle his nerves, slightly short and outside off, Hughes gets across and cuts it in the vacant gap past cover, the ball races away to the fence in a hurry
1.4 Lakmal to Hughes, no run, Lakmal keeps it very straight, no movement off the pitch, tucked towards square leg
1.3 Lakmal to Hughes, no run, on a length outside off and shaping away, left alone
1.2 Lakmal to Hughes, no run, excellent bowling by Lakmal, pitches this one just outside off and gets it to hold its line, Hughes was very late in bringing the bat down, very lucky not to have got an edge on that
Phillip Hughes, left handed bat, comes to the crease
1.1 Lakmal to Warner, out Caught by Mahela Jayawardene!! Warner has been dismissed first ball, big wicket for Sri Lanka. Excellent bowling by Lakmal, pitches this one on off and gets it to shape away slightly, Warner prods forward tenatatively, gets a healthy outside edge that is snapped up by Mahela at 2nd slip, just the kind of start the visitors would have hoped for. Warner c Mahela Jayawardene b Lakmal 0(1)
Lakmal to Warner, THATS OUT!! Caught!!
Suranga Lakmal, right-arm medium, comes into the attack
0.6 Dilshan to Ed Cowan, no run, panic cricket from Cowan , huge shout for LBW, this one pitched on middle and went with the angle, Cowan was looking to defend and was hit on the pads, the ball might have slided down the leg, the ball rolls wide of short leg and Cowan called for a quick single, he was almost halfway down the track before being sent back. A direct hit would have been the end of him
0.5 Dilshan to Ed Cowan, no run, Dilshan gives this one more air and drifts away from off, left alone
0.4 Dilshan to Ed Cowan, no run, pushed through on off, Cowan gets back in defence
0.3 Dilshan to Ed Cowan, no run, flighted and well on off, Cowan gets well forward in defence
0.2 Dilshan to Ed Cowan, no run, tossed up and on middle, Cowan gets back in defence
0.1 Dilshan to Ed Cowan, no run, flighted and outside off, punched straight to the fielder at cover point
A slip, a short cover and a short leg in place
Ed Cowan and Warner are at the crease. Ed Cowan is on strike. Dilshan will open the attack
The last four wickets added exactly 100 runs for the visitors. That has given their bowlers something to work with. Chandimal led the fight with a gritty 62, an innings of top quality. Pradeep hung around for long enough to frustrate the Aussies. The openers will have a testing 20 minutes or so before lunch.
81.2 Bird to Pradeep, out Caught by Wade!! The new ball has done the trick, the frustrating stand has been broken. This was pitched up on a length outside off and nips away, draws Pradeep forward into the push. The ball grazes the outside edge and is safely held by the keeper. Australia need 141 runs for a clean sweep. Pradeep c Wade b Bird 9(24) [4s-2]
Bird to Pradeep, THATS OUT!! Caught!!
81.1 Bird to Pradeep, FOUR, Clubbed! Pradeep shows little disdain for the new ball, clears his left leg to a full ball and drills it back past mid-on and into the fence
Jackson Bird [21.0-5-72-2] is back into the attack
Pradeep will have to survive a full over against the new ball now
80.6 Starc to Chandimal, no run, fuller length delivery outside off, driven towards cover
80.5 Starc to Chandimal, no run, full and a hint of away movement, Chandimal goes chasing after that and misses
80.4 Starc to Chandimal, no run, on a length and just outside off, Chandimal was shaping to let it go, the ball goes off the face of the bat towards third man
80.3 Starc to Chandimal, no run, full and a hint of swing back in, Chandimal covers for the movement and drives it to mid-off
80.2 Starc to Chandimal, no run, full and on off, Chandimal gets forward and steers it towards square third man, refuses a single
80.1 Starc to Chandimal, no run, full and a hint of movement away, Chandimal pushes forward and misses
Mitchell Starc [11.0-0-49-1] is back into the attack
New ball is available and is taken. Starc will make first use
79.6 Lyon to Pradeep, no run, tossed up and on off, Pradeep gets forward and defends it compactly
79.5 Lyon to Chandimal, 1 run, full and on middle, Chandimal gets across and laps it very fine, the ball goes nearly all the way to the ropes before being pulled back by Starc, Chandimal is happy with a single
79.4 Lyon to Chandimal, no run, Lyon gives this one more air, eased rtowards mid-on
79.3 Lyon to Chandimal, no run, full and on off, driven back towards the bowler
79.2 Lyon to Chandimal, no run, flighted and on middle, defended towards the on-side
79.1 Lyon to Pradeep, 1 run, Pradeep is off the strike, gets well forward to a mnicely tossed up ball and heaves it towards deep mid-wicket
78.6 Siddle to Chandimal, no run, full and on the stumps, Chandimal heaves across and gets an inside edge towards mid-wicket
78.5 Siddle to Chandimal, no run, short of a length and outside off, that one reared up on a length, dabbed towards backward point
78.4 Siddle to Chandimal, FOUR, cracking shot, overpitched and on off, Chandimal gets a big stride forward and drives it sweetly past mid-off for a boundary
78.3 Siddle to Chandimal, no run, full and wide outside off, stays very low as well, Chandimal gets forward and drives it off the toe end of the bat
78.2 Siddle to Chandimal, no run, another short ball from Siddle, pulled to deep mid-wicket for no runs
78.1 Siddle to Chandimal, no run, this was short and on the stumps, Chandimal swivels across and pulls it behind square, refuses any run
77.6 Lyon to Pradeep, no run, quicker and on off, defended solidly by Pradeep
77.5 Lyon to Chandimal, 1 run, excellent batting from Chandimal, works one with the spin and wide of mid-wicket for a single
77.4 Lyon to Chandimal, no run, quicker from Lyon as he saw Chandimal giving the charge, defended towards mid-off
77.3 Lyon to Chandimal, no run, pushed through on middle, defended towards the onside
77.2 Lyon to Chandimal, no run, flatter and on off, punched towards short mid-wicket
77.1 Lyon to Chandimal, no run, tossed up on off, Chandimal gets forward in defence
Nathan Lyon [13.0-1-63-1] is back into the attack
76.6 Siddle to Pradeep, no run, on a good length and shaping away, Pradeep pushes at that and is beaten by a long way
76.5 Siddle to Chandimal, 3 runs, nicely done by Chandimal, short of a length and outside off, Chandimal gets across, opens the face of the bat and steers it in the gap past point, Lyon gives chase and saves a run for his team
76.4 Siddle to Chandimal, no run, full and outside off, Chandimal creams it straight to the fielder at cover
76.3 Siddle to Chandimal, no run, short of a length and outside off, Chandimal runs it down toards third man, refuses the single
76.2 Siddle to Chandimal, no run, Siddle responds with a short bouncer, Chandimal drops his gloves and sways away from the line
76.1 Siddle to Chandimal, no run, full and swirling away from outside off, Chandimal looks to launch it out of SCG and misses
75.6 Starc to Pradeep, no run, short of a length on off and nipping away sharply, Pradeep pokes at that and misses
75.5 Starc to Pradeep, no run, Starc comes from round the wicket and shapes one away from the right hander, Pradeep pushes feebly at that and misses
75.4 Starc to Chandimal, 1 run, on a length and just outside off, Chandimal eases a single to deep point for a single
75.3 Starc to Chandimal, no run, full and wide from Starc, Chandimal goes chasing after that and gets a thick edge towards third man, refuses the single
75.2 Starc to Chandimal, no run, full and on middle, Chandimal gets forward in defence
75.1 Starc to Chandimal, no run, on a length and drifting onto the pads, tucked towards mid-wicket
Mitchell Starc [10.0-0-48-1] is back into the attack
Drinks are on the field now
74.6 Siddle to Pradeep, no run, Pradeep survives! A high five from his partner as well. This was a snorter from Siddle, short and following Pradeep as he backed away, he manages to fend it away off his gloves even as he falls down on the ground
74.5 Siddle to Pradeep, no run, that is a better line from Siddle, pitches on off and shapes away slightly, Pradeep pushes down the wrong line and misses
74.4 Siddle to Pradeep, no run, short and well outside off, easy leave for the batsman
74.3 Siddle to Pradeep, no run, full and outside off, Pradeep gets a good stride forward and defends it with a straight bat
74.2 Siddle to Pradeep, no run, short of a length outside off and holding its line, Pradeep has a nibble at that and misses
74.1 Siddle to Pradeep, no run, short of a length and holding its line outside off, Pradeep has a poke at that and misses
The partnership has been worth 26 runs, very useful for SL
Peter Siddle [14.0-3-35-1] is back into the attack
73.6 Bird to Chandimal, no run, full and on off, Chandimal gets forward and drives it to mid-on
73.5 Bird to Chandimal, FOUR, fifty for Chandimal , this has been a classy knock indeed, full and on the pads, Chandimal gets inside the line and clips it past square leg for a boundary, clenches his fingers and acknowledges the cheers from the dressing room
73.4 Bird to Chandimal, no run, Bird drifts one on the pads, whipped straight to the fielder at square leg
The field is coming in now, 3 balls remaining in the over
73.3 Bird to Chandimal, no run, uppish but safe! This was full and on the pads, clipped in the air wide of mid-wicket, refuses the single
73.2 Bird to Chandimal, no run, on a length and on off, Chandimal gets right behind the line in defence
73.1 Bird to Chandimal, 2 runs, excellent running from Chandimal, full and on the pads, Chandimal gets across and clips it very fine, races back for the second run
72.6 Mitchell Johnson to Pradeep, no run, Pradeep keeps this one out as well, on a length and just outside off, Pradeep gets forward and defends it solidly
72.5 Mitchell Johnson to Pradeep, no run, that is a proper defensive shot from Pradeep, gets right behind the line of a full ball and defends it solidly
72.4 Mitchell Johnson to Chandimal, 1 run, Chandimal takes the single this time, this was full and just outside off, Chandimal plays with an open face and runs it down towards third man
72.3 Mitchell Johnson to Chandimal, no run, tad fuller and just outside off, Chandimal gets well forward and blocks
72.2 Mitchell Johnson to Chandimal, no run, Mitch slants one across Chandimal, he plays with an open face towards deep point, refuses the single
72.1 Mitchell Johnson to Chandimal, no run, on a length outside off and holding its line, stays a tad low, Chandimal pushes it towards the off-side
71.6 Bird to Pradeep, no run, another harmless delivery well outside off, left alone
71.5 Bird to Pradeep, no run, short and just outside off, Pradeep watches it all along and lets it go
Two balls for Pradeep to survive
71.4 Bird to Chandimal, 1 run, Bird shortens his length on off, Chandimal makes room and cuts it square on the off-side for a single
71.3 Bird to Chandimal, no run, Bird drifts one on the hips, Chandimal looks to flick and misses, the keeper does well to stop the ball from going further
71.2 Bird to Chandimal, no run, on a length and drifting onto the pads, tucked towards mid-wicket
71.1 Bird to Chandimal, no run, full and wide outside off, Chandimal gets forward and pushes it in front of point, refuses the single
70.6 Mitchell Johnson to Pradeep, no run, Pradeep has survived an entire over, this was full and wide outside off, Pradeep has a feel for that and misses
70.5 Mitchell Johnson to Pradeep, no run, on a length and on the stumps, Pradeep shapes to leave and gets an inside edge past short leg
70.4 Mitchell Johnson to Pradeep, no run, full and on the stumps, Pradeep gets well forward in defence
70.3 Mitchell Johnson to Pradeep, FOUR, more important runs for Pradeep, this was short and wide outside off, Pradeep makes room by backing away, opens the face of the bat and steers it up and over slips for a boundary
70.2 Mitchell Johnson to Pradeep, no run, nasty from Mitch! A brute of a short ball, Pradeep was arching back as he tried to get out of the way, leaves the bat hanging, the ball loops off the splice of the bat and goes just wide of Cowan at short leg
70.1 Mitchell Johnson to Pradeep, no run, Mitch bangs this one short and gets it to slide across Pradeep, left alone
69.6 Bird to Chandimal, FOUR, Chandimal is adding some useful runs here, this was full and outside off, Chandimal gets forward and creams it to the left of mid-off for a boundary
69.5 Bird to Chandimal, FOUR, that has been muscled! This was pitched up on a length, not a bad ball by any means, Chandimal gets forward and thumps it past mid-on for a boundary
69.4 Bird to Chandimal, 2 runs, on a length and on the pads, clipped wide of mid-wicket for a well run brace, Pradeep was a bit slow to get across but he makes it in the end
69.3 Bird to Chandimal, no run, pitched up and on middle, Chandimal clips it in the air and just past the bowler, Chandimal thinks he will get two and calls his partner through, he then realises his folly and asks him to go back
69.2 Bird to Chandimal, FOUR, cracking shot, this was a poor ball from Bird, short and wide outside off, Chandimal gets on top of the bounce and cuts it to the right of point for a boundary
69.1 Bird to Chandimal, no run, full and just outside off, Chandimal gets forward and drives it wide of cover, refuses the single
Nuwan Pradeep, left handed bat, comes to the crease
68.6 Mitchell Johnson to Lakmal, out Bowled!! Terrrible shot to end a poor stay from Lakmal, Mahela will not be all that pleased with this. This was full and on the stumps, Lakmal makes room by backing away, goes for a wild hack and misses. The ball goes on to crash into middle stump. Mitch has three and SL lose their 9th wicket. Lakmal b Mitchell Johnson 0(6)
Mitchell Johnson to Lakmal, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!
68.5 Mitchell Johnson to Lakmal, no run, full and angling away from outside off, Lakmal stays rooted to the crease and has a frail at that, misses it completely
68.4 Mitchell Johnson to Lakmal, no run, run, Lakmal has had no ides, weaves away from the line of a well directed short ball but leaves the bat hanging out, the ball lobs off the splice and drops in front of him
68.4 Mitchell Johnson to Lakmal, wide, run, short and high bouncer, Lakmal backs away and lets it go, wide called
68.3 Mitchell Johnson to Chandimal, 1 run, run, Chandimal takes the single now, this was short and on off, Chandimal mistimes his pull in front of square on the onside, he thinks about a second run but decides against it in the end
68.2 Mitchell Johnson to Chandimal, no run, full and outside off, Chandimal drives it crisply towards deep mid-off, refuses the single again
68.1 Mitchell Johnson to Chandimal, no run, length ball on the pads, Chandimal tucks it to deep square leg, refuses the single
67.6 Bird to Lakmal, no run, good ball to end the over, full and a hint of nip back in, Lakmal prods across and gets an inside edge
67.5 Bird to Lakmal, no run, tad fuller and just outside off, Lakmal gets a good stride forward in defence
67.4 Bird to Lakmal, no run, short of a length and outside off, Lakmal lifts his bat and lets it go, good carry throughh to the keeper
Suranga Lakmal, right handed bat, comes to the crease
67.3 Bird to Herath, out Bowled!! Bird has struck! The reprieve did not cost Australia a lot, on a length and just outside off, went with the angle. Herath was caught in two minds, makes a late decision to let the ball go through, the ball goes off the inside edge and crashes into the stumps. Sri Lanka lose their 8th wicket with the lead at 97. Herath b Bird 8(31)
Bird to Herath, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!
67.2 Bird to Herath, no run, on a good length and just outside off, pushed towards the off-side
67.1 Bird to Herath, no run, on a good length outside off and shaping away, left alone
More words exchanged at the end of the over between Herath and Clarke
66.6 Mitchell Johnson to Chandimal, no run, full and just outside off, Chandimal gets forward and drives it to cover
Interesting, Clarke wanted to know whether Herath came in the way of the throw, replays suggest he did so, but Wade still had plenty of chance to get his man
66.5 Mitchell Johnson to Herath, 1 run, confusion all-around and Australia miss a simple chance! This was a length ball on the pads, Herath flicks it behind square and takes the single, Herath wants the second and comes all the way back before being sent back. The throw comes in to the keeper, Wade removes his gloves and lobs in a poor and high throw well over the head of Mitchell Johnson, that gives Herath enough time to make his ground. Poor poor cricket from Wade
66.4 Mitchell Johnson to Herath, no run, another swish and a miss from Herath, this was banged in short and outside off, Herath looks to pull and misses, the ball goes whizzing through to Wade
A short leg is in now
66.3 Mitchell Johnson to Herath, no run, short of a length and on off, Herath stays back and defends it solidly
66.2 Mitchell Johnson to Herath, no run, Herath loses his patience, this was short and on the body, Herath was looking to pull, ends up hurried into the shot, the ball lobs in front of short mid-wicket
66.1 Mitchell Johnson to Chandimal, 1 run, short of a length and outside off, Chandimal plays with an slightly open face to the left of point for a single
65.6 Bird to Herath, no run, Bird keeps it full and in that channel outside off, easy leave for Herath
65.5 Bird to Herath, no run, fuller length delivery outside off and shaping away, Herath covers the line, lifts his bat and lets it go
65.4 Bird to Herath, no run, short of a length and outside off, Herath gets across and defends it towards the off-side
65.3 Bird to Herath, no run, tad fuller and holding its line outside off, Herath covers the line, lifts his bat and lets it go
65.2 Bird to Herath, no run, full and outside off, shaping away further, Herath is not tempted into the drive, left alone
Two slips, a gully, a short cover and a short mid-wicket for Bird
65.1 Bird to Herath, no run, fuller length delivery outside off and shaping away, left alone
64.6 Mitchell Johnson to Chandimal, no run, half volley outside off, Chandimal leans forward and drives it to the left of cover where the fielder intercepts and makes a smart stop
64.5 Mitchell Johnson to Chandimal, no run, tad fuller and on off, Chandimal gets well forward and drives it with a straight bat towards mid-off
64.4 Mitchell Johnson to Chandimal, no run, on a good length and just outside off, Chandimal presses forward in defence
64.3 Mitchell Johnson to Chandimal, no run, on a length and just outside off, Chandimal stays besides the line in defence
64.2 Mitchell Johnson to Chandimal, FOUR, handy runs for Chandimal, this was full and just outside off, Chandimal leans forward, opens the face of the bat and steers it it to the left of point for a boundary
64.1 Mitchell Johnson to Herath, leg byes, 1 run, Mitch drifts one on the pads, Herath looks to clip and misses, the ball rolls towards square leg
63.6 Bird to Chandimal, no run, short and wide outside off, Chandimal cuts hard but can't get it past point, he will feel that he missed out there
63.5 Bird to Chandimal, no run, full and just outside off, Chandimal gets forward and drives it crisply, can't beat cover though
63.4 Bird to Chandimal, no run, close call for Chandimal, this was pitched up and nips back in from middle, Chandimal looks to flick and fal;ls over in doing so, the ball raps him on the pads in front of leg, replays show that it was hitting a part of leg, the original decision was NOT OUT and it stays with the same
Loud appeal for LBW, will Australia refer? Clarke goes for a late review. No bat on that, was the ball angling down leg? Umpire's call, Chandimal will survive
63.3 Bird to Chandimal, no run, Bird hits the deck hard and gets good bounce on this one, Chandimal gets right behind the line in defence
63.2 Bird to Chandimal, no run, on a length and just outside off, stays a tad low as well, Chandimal defends it towards the off-side
63.1 Bird to Chandimal, no run, back of a length and just outside off , Chandimal stays behind the line and punches it towards cover
Jackson Bird [15.0-2-51-1] is back into the attack
62.6 Mitchell Johnson to Herath, no run, back of a length and just outside off, Herath stays behind the line and defends it
62.5 Mitchell Johnson to Chandimal, leg byes, 1 run, too straight from Mitch, Chandimal looks to flick and misses, the ball rolls off the pads towards the onside
62.4 Mitchell Johnson to Chandimal, no run, stifled shout for LBW, Mitch was not interested though, this one pitches just outside leg and beats Chandimal for pace as he looked to flick, the ball was angling well down the leg though
62.3 Mitchell Johnson to Chandimal, 2 runs, nicely played by Chandimal , Mitch drifts this one on the pads, Chandimal gets inside the line and clips it wide of mid-wicket for a brace
62.2 Mitchell Johnson to Chandimal, no run, short of a length and on the stumps, Chandimal gets right behind the line in defence
62.1 Mitchell Johnson to Chandimal, no run, a gentle loosener to start from Mitch, short and well down the leg, Chandimal gets across and lets it go
Two slips and a gully in place
Hello, and a warm welcome to one and all for the fourth day's play of the final Test at the SCG. Sri Lanka looked to be upstaging the hosts before a combination of good bowling and poor shot selection held them back. They have a lead of 87 runs but have lost 7 wickets in the process. Will the tail show some spunk or will Australia cruise to a 3-0 whitewash?
That's all we have for you today. Do join us tomorrow at 5 AM for Day 4. Till then, goodbye.
Sri Lanka have been on a self-destructive mode after Wade's brilliant hundred took the hosts to a big lead. Jayawardene and Karunaratne put on a 108 run stand and things looked good for the visitors then. But thanks to a combination of smart bowling and horrible shot-selection, Sri Lanka were reduced to 178/6. Chandimal has batted positively ever since, but things don't look bright for them. Johnson was the pick of the bowlers and troubled the batsmen with his pace and bounce. The hosts will want to finish things off tomorrow and celebrate the day along with Mr Cricket.
61.6 Michael Hussey to Herath, leg byes, 2 runs, back of a length delivery on the pads, Herath tries to glance it fine, goes off the pads to short fine leg. Couple taken. That will be Stumps on Day 3.
61.5 Michael Hussey to Herath, no run, good length delivery down the leg side, Herath tried to flick and missed. The ball went off the gloves into the stumps, dislodged the bail and that was reason enough for Wade to appeal. The umpire relented, but it was all a waste of time
Third umpire called in for Stumping appeal. Wade clearly did not have the ball in his gloves. But still appealed. Herath's back leg was firmly inside the crease as well.
61.4 Michael Hussey to Herath, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Herath goes back and across and defends
61.3 Michael Hussey to Chandimal, byes, 1 run, back of a length delivery outside off, swings away even further, Wade fails to hold onto that and the ball lobs up over first slip, bye taken
61.2 Michael Hussey to Chandimal, no run, full and swinging away a bit, Chandimal gets on the front foot and drives it to short cover. There are 2 men standing in that area
61.1 Michael Hussey to Chandimal, FOUR, good length delivery pitched in the slot outside off, Chandimal plays a crashing drive through cover point for a boundary. Super shot, but that does not silence the crowd.
Michael Hussey, right-arm medium, comes into the attack
Mike Hussey to bowl. Loud cheers from the crowd. Chanting too.
60.6 Starc to Herath, no run, low full toss outside off, Herath plays it to mid on
60.5 Starc to Herath, no run, bouncer on middle, Herath ducks under it.
60.4 Starc to Herath, no run, yorker length delivery on the pads, it was drifting down the leg, Herath tried to flick and missed. Loud appeals from the Australians, but umpire Aleem Dar is unmoved.
60.3 Starc to Herath, no run, he is chasing all the balls, too wide outside off, Herath goes after it and misses.
60.2 Starc to Herath, 2 runs, short and wide outside off, Herath mistimes the pull, over mid off and comes back for a couple
60.1 Starc to Herath, no run, full and really wide outside off, Herath throws his bat at that and misses. The keeper misses, but the batsmen fail to take the bye
59.6 Bird to Chandimal, FOUR, another good shot from Chandimal, full and just outside off, Chandimal eases this one past cover, he did not time it really well, but it has the legs to reach the rope before Warner got to it.
59.5 Bird to Chandimal, FOUR, fuller length delivery outside off, Chandimal gets on the front foot and plays an exquisite drive through the extra cover region for a boundary.
59.4 Bird to Chandimal, no run, fuller length delivery swinging in from outside off, Chandimal plays a sweet drive back to the bowler who stops it with his left boot
59.3 Bird to Chandimal, no run, back of a length delivery just outside off, keeps a bit low, Chandimal pushes it back to the bowler
59.2 Bird to Chandimal, no run, good length delivery outside off, Chandimal gets on the front foot and drives to cover
59.1 Bird to Chandimal, no run, fuller length delivery outside off,
59.1 Bird to Chandimal, no run, fuller length delivery outside off, Chandimal gets on the front foot and tries to drive, misses
58.6 Starc to Chandimal, 1 run, back of a length delivery on the pads, Chandimal flicks it behind square to fine leg for a single
58.5 Starc to Chandimal, no run, fuller length delivery on middle, Chandimal pushes it to mid on.
58.4 Starc to Chandimal, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Chandimal goes back and defends it to the off side
58.3 Starc to Chandimal, no run, good length delivery on middle, Chandimal gets forward and pushes it back to the bowler
58.2 Starc to Chandimal, no run, Starc comes from around the wicket and bowls it short on middle, it was a nasty delivery and Chandimal tries to fend it away, is hit on the glove.
58.1 Starc to Chandimal, no run, good length delivery on the pads, Chandimal tries to glance, goes off the pads in front of Wade
57.6 Bird to Herath, 2 runs, fuller length delivery outside off, Herath opens the face and runs it past point again. Warner chases it like a police dog, successfully keeps it away from the boundary rope and keeps the batsmen to a couple
57.5 Bird to Herath, no run, lovely delivery from Bird, this one seams away from outside off, Herath pokes at that and misses
57.4 Bird to Herath, 2 runs, back of a length delivery outside off, Herath goes back and opens the face to guide through gully, comes back for a couple
57.3 Bird to Herath, no run, back of a length delivery nipping away, Herath goes back and plays it with soft hands to point
57.2 Bird to Herath, no run, full and wide outside off, Herath tries to flash at that and misses
57.1 Bird to Herath, no run, back of a length delivery outside off,
57.1 Bird to Herath, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Herath goes on the backfoot and pushes it to cover point
56.6 Starc to Chandimal, no run, fuller length delivery outside off, driven back to the bowler
56.5 Starc to Chandimal, no run, yorker length delivery outside off, Chandimal digs it out back to the bowler
56.4 Starc to Chandimal, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, nipping away, Chandimal goes back and defends
56.3 Starc to Herath, 1 run, back of a length delivery on middle, Herath goes back and defends it to cover, easy single taken
Rangana Herath, left handed bat, comes to the crease
56.2 Starc to Dhammika, out Caught by Wade!! This was always on the cards. Back of a length delivery angled across the right hander, it seamed away a bit as well, Prasad opened the face of the bat, trying to guide and got a thick outside edge. Wade takes a simple catch and Sri Lanka lose their 7th. Dhammika c Wade b Starc 15(17) [4s-1]
Starc to Dhammika, THATS OUT!! Caught!!
56.1 Starc to Dhammika, 2 runs, fuller length delivery outside off, Prasad drives it through cover, a bit uppishly in the gap and comes back for a couple
Mitchell Starc [7.0-0-42-0] is back into the attack
55.6 Bird to Chandimal, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Chandimal goes back and punches it to point. Dhammika wanted the single, is sent back and makes it back in time
55.5 Bird to Chandimal, no run, yorker length delivery on middle, Chandimal digs it out back to the bowler
55.4 Bird to Dhammika, 3 runs, back of a length delivery outside off, Prasad gets on the backfoot and punches it solidly through cover, the fielder runs after it, but makes a mess while attempting the relay throw. That allows the batsmen to come back for the third
55.3 Bird to Dhammika, no run, lovely delivery from Bird, full and seaming away from outside off, Prasad gets forward to drive and is beaten
55.2 Bird to Dhammika, no run, good length delivery outside off, Prasad lets it go through to the keeper
55.1 Bird to Dhammika, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Prasad stays back and tries to steer it, misses it completely
Jackson Bird [12.0-2-36-1] is back into the attack
54.6 Siddle to Chandimal, no run, Siddle responds with a fiery yorker on middle, well dug out by Chandimal
54.5 Siddle to Chandimal, FOUR, that is as good a shot as we have seen today. Short and outside off, Chandimal stands tall and crunches it through the gap in cover point for a boundary.
54.4 Siddle to Chandimal, no run, fuller length delivery on middle, Chandimal flicks it off the front foot to midwicket
54.3 Siddle to Chandimal, no run, good length delivery on off stump, Chandimal plays a solid front foot defence
54.2 Siddle to Chandimal, no run, fuller length delivery outside off, Chandimal drives off the front foot to mid off
54.1 Siddle to Chandimal, no run, good length delivery on off stump, cuts across the outside edge into the keeper's gloves.
53.6 Lyon to Dhammika, FOUR, short and wide outside off, Prasad plays a late cut, past point, it rolls down to the square third man fence.
53.5 Lyon to Dhammika, 2 runs, fuller on middle, Prasad drives it in between the non striker and umpire, the fielder at long on does well to save a couple
53.4 Lyon to Dhammika, no run, floated up outside off,
53.4 Lyon to Dhammika, no run, floated up outside off, gets a bit of bounce too, Prasad went hammer and tongs at that, missed it completely. His back leg was in the air, but brought it back just in time as Wade took off the bails
Third umpire has been called in for a stumping appeal. Dhammika is just back in.
53.3 Lyon to Dhammika, no run, flatter and turning in, Prasad stays rooted and defends
53.2 Lyon to Dhammika, no run, flighted up outside off, Prasad reaches forward and blocks solidly
53.1 Lyon to Dhammika, no run, well tossed up outside off, Prasad gets on the front foot and blocks
52.6 Siddle to Chandimal, no run, fuller length delivery outside off, Chandimal gets on the front foot and drives to cover
52.5 Siddle to Chandimal, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Chandimal goes back and punches it to point. Very sweetly timed, but straight to the fielder
52.4 Siddle to Chandimal, no run, good length delivery on middle and off, Chandimal squeezes it to midwicket
52.3 Siddle to Chandimal, no run, yorker length delivery on middle, Chandimal pushes it back to the bowler
52.2 Siddle to Chandimal, no run, good length delivery outside off, Chandimal gets forward and blocks
52.1 Siddle to Chandimal, FOUR, fuller length delivery reversing away from outside off, Chandimal drives and gets a thick outside edge, it runs past gully to the third man fence
51.6 Lyon to Dhammika, no run, flighted up outside off, Prasad drives it to cover
51.5 Lyon to Dhammika, no run, flat and turning into middle, Prasad goes back and punches to short mid on
51.4 Lyon to Dhammika, 2 runs, well tossed up wide outside off, Prasad threw his bat at that, got an outside edge which bounced off Wade's gloves over the slip fielder's head, couple taken
51.3 Lyon to Chandimal, 1 run, floated up outside off, Chandimal reaches out and pushes to mid off. He goes for the single and has to hurry, the throw at the non-striker end was just wide, but replays show that he would have made it.
51.2 Lyon to Chandimal, no run, shorter and outside off, turning in quite a bit, Chandimal goes back and pushes to midwicket
51.1 Lyon to Dhammika, 1 run, well tossed up outside off, Prasad gets forward and defends it through cover for a single
50.6 Siddle to Chandimal, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, left alone by Chandimal
50.5 Siddle to Dhammika, 1 run, yorker length delivery outside off, Prasad plays it through cover for a single
Dhammika Prasad, right handed bat, comes to the crease
50.4 Siddle to Mahela Jayawardene, out Caught by Michael Clarke!! That should be curtains for Sri Lanka. Full and wide outside off, Jayawardene drived at that and got a thick outside edge. It was dying on Clarke at first slip and he just about managed to get his fingers underneath the ball. That brings an end to one of Mahela's best Test knocks in Australian conditions. Sadly in his last inning as captain of his country. Mahela Jayawardene c Michael Clarke b Siddle 60(128) [4s-9]
Siddle to Mahela Jayawardene, THATS OUT!! Caught!!
50.3 Siddle to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, fuller length delivery outside off, left alone by Jayawardene
50.3 Siddle to Mahela Jayawardene, no run
50.2 Siddle to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, left alone by Jayawardene
50.1 Siddle to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, fuller length delivery on middle, Jayawardene drives it to mid on.
Dinesh Chandimal, right handed bat, comes to the crease
49.6 Lyon to Mathews, out Mathews Run Out!! Just when you thought that this partnership was blossoming, a moment of self-destruction spoils it all. Floated up on middle, Mathews flicked it to midwicket, he wanted the single and took a few steps. Warner, brilliant as ever at midwicket, dived to his right and quickly sent in the throw at the striker end. Hesitation all around as even Mahela took a few steps forward and then sent Mathews back. The latter tried to make his way back but was well short of the crease. Mahela had his hands up in the air after that wicket. Mathews run out (Warner/Wade) 16(23) [4s-4]
Lyon to Mathews, THATS OUT!! Run Out!!
Mathews is run out. Totally suicidal. Out by miles
49.5 Lyon to Mathews, no run, flatter outside off, Mathews goes back and defends it
49.4 Lyon to Mahela Jayawardene, 1 run, tossed up outside off, Jayawardene comes down the track and drives it to long on for a single
49.3 Lyon to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, this delivery is slower and pitched outside off, Jayawardene goes forward and dabs it in front of short leg
49.2 Lyon to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, flatter on middle, Jayawardene tries to sweep, hits it straight into the short leg fielder
49.1 Lyon to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, flighted up on middle,
49.1 Lyon to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, flighted up on middle, Jayawardene flicks it off the front foot to midwicket
48.6 Siddle to Mathews, no run, good length delivery seaming away, Mathews gets forward and blocks to cover
48.5 Siddle to Mathews, no run, this one is pitched well outside off, nips away even further, left alone by Mathews
48.4 Siddle to Mathews, no run, good length delivery pitched well outside off, holds its line, Mathews looked to defend and was beaten
48.3 Siddle to Mathews, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Mathews goes on the backfoot and punches to point
48.2 Siddle to Mathews, no run, full and reversing into off stump, Mathews drives it to mid on
48.1 Siddle to Mathews, no run, back of a length delivery pitched outside off, nipping away, left alone
47.6 Lyon to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, well tossed up outside off, Jayawardene gets on the front foot and blocks
47.5 Lyon to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, flighted up outside off, Jayawardene covers the line of the ball and drives to mid on
47.4 Lyon to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, flighted up on the pads, Jayawardene plays it with the spin to behind square
47.3 Lyon to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, that one drifted away and bounced after pitching outside off, Jayawardene let it go through to the keeper
47.2 Lyon to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, flatter outside off, Jayawardene goes on the backfoot and cuts to point
47.1 Lyon to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, floated up outside off, Jayawardene gets on the front foot and blocks
Drinks are on the field now
46.6 Siddle to Mathews, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, left alone by Mathews
46.5 Siddle to Mathews, no run, good length delivery pitched well outside off, left alone by Mathews
46.4 Siddle to Mahela Jayawardene, 1 run, fuller length delivery on middle, Jayawardene pushes it with soft hands towards mid on, hurries across for a quick single
46.3 Siddle to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, fuller length delivery outside off, Jayawardene gets forward and defends it back to the bowler
46.2 Siddle to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, good length delivery pitched wide outside off, left alone by Jayawardene
46.1 Siddle to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Jayawardene goes back and blocks
Peter Siddle [9.0-2-25-0] is back into the attack
45.6 Lyon to Mathews, FOUR, similar to the 4th ball of the over, flighted up on middle, Mathews makes a bit of room and plays this even better, but it still falls short of the boundary at wide long on.
45.5 Lyon to Mathews, no run, flighted up on middle, Mathews gets forward and plays it to the leg side
45.4 Lyon to Mathews, FOUR, this is an even better shot, flighted up on middle, Mathews smashes it to the wide long on fence, it bounces just in front of the rope.
45.3 Lyon to Mathews, FOUR, flighted up a bit wider outside off, Mathews comes down the track and smokes it past Mahela Jayawardene to the long off boundary.
45.2 Lyon to Mathews, no run, floated up outside off, Mathews reaches forward and defends
45.1 Lyon to Mathews, no run, floated up from around the wicket, Mathews gets forward and defends
44.6 Mitchell Johnson to Mahela Jayawardene, 2 runs, reverse-swinging low full toss outside off, Jayawardene opens the face of the bat and runs it through gully. Warner gets a hand to that and saves a couple
44.5 Mitchell Johnson to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, fuller length delivery outside off, Jayawardene lets it go through to the keeper
44.4 Mitchell Johnson to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, Mitchell Johnson comes from around the wicket and bowls it full outside off, left alone by Jayawardene
44.3 Mitchell Johnson to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, good length delivery on off stump, Jayawardene watches it closely and taps it to the leg side
44.2 Mitchell Johnson to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, full and wide again outside off, Jayawardene has nothing to do with it, watches it go
44.1 Mitchell Johnson to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, full and really wide outside off, left alone by Jayawardene
44.1 Mitchell Johnson to Mahela Jayawardene, no run
43.6 Lyon to Mathews, no run, a bit flatter and outside off again, Mathews plunges forward and blocks.
43.5 Lyon to Mathews, no run, well tossed up and turning in from outside off, Mathews defends it watchfully
43.4 Lyon to Mathews, FOUR, bit of aggression shown, but smart batting, full and outside off, Mathews bangs it in the ground, it bounces past mid off and races away to the fence.
43.3 Lyon to Mathews, no run, well tossed up outside off, Mathews leans forward and defends
43.2 Lyon to Mathews, no run, flatter and turning in from outside off, Mathews gets back and blocks again
43.1 Lyon to Mathews, no run, floated up outside off,
43.1 Lyon to Mathews, no run, floated up outside off, Mathews reaches out and defends
42.6 Mitchell Johnson to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, full and wide outside off, Jayawardene drives off the front foot to mid off
42.5 Mitchell Johnson to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, back of a length delivery nipping away from outside off, Jayawardene gets back and across to defend
42.4 Mitchell Johnson to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, fuller length delivery angled across the right hander who lets it go through
42.3 Mitchell Johnson to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, fuller length delivery on off stump, Jayawardene covers the line of the ball and drives to mid on
42.2 Mitchell Johnson to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, fuller length delivery outside off, too close to the off stump, left alone by Jayawardene
42.1 Mitchell Johnson to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, full and wide outside off, left alone by Jayawardene
41.6 Lyon to Mathews, no run
Angelo Mathews, right handed bat, comes to the crease
41.5 Lyon to Samaraweera, out Caught by Michael Hussey!! Considering the situation, this was a really bad shot. Floated up on middle, Samaraweera went down the track and tried to clear mid on, gets a top edge which lobs up high in the air. Hussey had to run back and sideways a bit and does well to hold on to a good catch. He is having a really good time on the field. Samaraweera c Michael Hussey b Lyon 0(3)
Lyon to Samaraweera, THATS OUT!! Caught!!
41.4 Lyon to Samaraweera, no run, tossed up outside off, Samaraweera gets on the front foot and drives to mid off
41.3 Lyon to Mahela Jayawardene, 1 run, drives this with the turn from outside off to long on for a single
41.2 Lyon to Mahela Jayawardene, 2 runs, tossed up outside off, Jayawardene gets forward and smacks it in the air, wide of Hussey at long on. He runs to his right, dives and saves the boundary, much to the delight of the crowd.
41.1 Lyon to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, well tossed up outside off, Jayawardene reaches forward and defends
40.6 Mitchell Johnson to Samaraweera, no run, back of a length delivery on off, Samaraweera goes on the backfoot and plays it to midwicket
Thilan Samaraweera, right handed bat, comes to the crease
40.5 Mitchell Johnson to Thirimanne, out Caught by Bird!! Short and on the body, Thirimanne c Bird b Mitchell Johnson 7(23) [4s-1]
40.5 Mitchell Johnson to Thirimanne, out Caught by Bird!! Short and on the body, Thirimanne attempts the pull, the ball comes on a bit too quickly and he mistimes it, plays it straight into the hands of the fine leg fielder. Johnson is delighted, that seemed like a planned dismissal. Thirimanne c Bird b Mitchell Johnson 7(23) [4s-1]
Mitchell Johnson to Thirimanne, THATS OUT!! Caught!!
40.4 Mitchell Johnson to Thirimanne, no run, good length delivery on the pads, Thirimanne drives off the front foot to mid on
40.3 Mitchell Johnson to Thirimanne, no run, short of length delivery outside off,
40.3 Mitchell Johnson to Thirimanne, no run, short of length delivery outside off, nipping away, Thirimanne goes back and tries to push, is beaten by the movement
40.2 Mitchell Johnson to Thirimanne, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Thirimanne goes on the backfoot and punches to point
40.1 Mitchell Johnson to Thirimanne, no run, yorker length delivery outside off,
40.1 Mitchell Johnson to Thirimanne, no run, yorker length delivery outside off, Thirimanne squeezes it out.
39.6 Lyon to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, a tad flatter and turning in, Jayawardene goes back and blocks
39.5 Lyon to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, turns in from outside off, Jayawardene goes back and plays it to square leg
39.4 Lyon to Thirimanne, leg byes, 1 run, on the pads, it goes off the pads to the leg side, leg bye taken
39.3 Lyon to Thirimanne, FOUR, this one is wider outside off, Thirimanne goes back and cuts it past backward point for a boundary. Lovely shot, that is like adding salt into wounds for Lyon
39.2 Lyon to Thirimanne, no run, flatter delivery outside off, Thirimanne goes on the backfoot and tries to punch, he gets a thick inside edge and that is what saves him. Poor umpiring really, it was a tad too high as well.
Thirimanne has been given out LBW. He has immediately asked for the review. Looks like he got an inside edge. Clear inside edge. A bit high as well. The decision has been overturned.
39.1 Lyon to Thirimanne, no run, tossed up on off stump, Thirimanne reaches forward and dabs it to the midwicket region
39.1 Lyon to Thirimanne, no run
Nathan Lyon [5.0-0-29-0] is back into the attack
38.6 Mitchell Johnson to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, back of a length delivery on off stump, Jayawardene goes back and pats it to the leg side
38.5 Mitchell Johnson to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, good length delivery pitched wider outside off, left alone by Jayawardene
38.4 Mitchell Johnson to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, good length delivery slanted across Jayawardene, he lets it go through to the keeper
38.3 Mitchell Johnson to Thirimanne, 1 run, short of length delivery on the body, Thirimanne too dabs it to fine leg for a single
38.2 Mitchell Johnson to Mahela Jayawardene, 1 run, Mitchell Johnson comes back over the wicket and bowls it short on the body, Jayawardene does really well to jump up and dabs it with soft hands to fine leg
38.1 Mitchell Johnson to Thirimanne, 1 run, comes from around the wicket and bowls it outside off, Thirimanne plays it in front of point for a single
Mitchell Johnson [5.0-1-14-1] is back into the attack
37.6 Bird to Mahela Jayawardene, FOUR, fuller length delivery on the pads, Jayawardene flicks it through square leg, beautifully done, for a boundary. With that he brings up his 44th Test fifty. He would want to convert it into a big one, his team never needed it more.
37.5 Bird to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, full and wide outside off, Jayawardene reaches out and plays a flashing drive, in the air, but drops short of point
37.4 Bird to Mahela Jayawardene, FOUR, a boundary after a long time, back of a length delivery nipping in from outside off, Jayawardene makes a bit of room and cuts it past backward point for a boundary
37.3 Bird to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, fuller length delivery outside off, left alone by Jayawardene
37.2 Bird to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, surprise yorker on middle, Jayawardene does well to squeeze it out to point
37.1 Bird to Mahela Jayawardene, no run
37.1 Bird to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, fuller length delivery swinging away from outside off, left alone by Jayawardene
36.6 Siddle to Thirimanne, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, left alone by Thirimanne
36.5 Siddle to Thirimanne, no run, fuller length delivery outside off, Thirimanne reaches out and blocks
36.4 Siddle to Thirimanne, no run, back of a length delivery on middle, Thirimanne goes on the backfoot and defends, gets an inside edge onto the pads
36.3 Siddle to Thirimanne, no run, good length delivery pitched outside off, seaming away, left alone by Thirimanne
36.2 Siddle to Thirimanne, no run
36.2 Siddle to Thirimanne, no run, good length delivery pitched outside off, Thirimanne watches it go into the keeper's gloves
36.1 Siddle to Thirimanne, no run, full and outside off, Thirimanne gets on his knees and plays a crisp looking drive, but straight to cover
35.6 Bird to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, fuller length delivery outside off, Jayawardene reaches out and defends
35.5 Bird to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, this one is slightly wider outside off, left alone by Jayawardene
35.4 Bird to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, good length delivery seaming away from outside off, left alone by Jayawardene
35.3 Bird to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, full and outside off, Jayawardene gets on the front foot and plays a square drive to backward point
35.2 Bird to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, fuller length delivery outside off, Jayawardene gets on the front foot and plays a solid defence
35.1 Bird to Thirimanne, 1 run, back of a length delivery on the body, Thirimanne jumps up and dabs it behind square for a single
34.6 Siddle to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, back of a length delivery seaming away from outside off, Jayawardene goes on the backfoot and blocks
34.5 Siddle to Mahela Jayawardene, FOUR, full and really wide outside off, Jayawardene gets on the front foot and plays a majestic cover drive for a boundary. He placed that to perfection!
34.4 Siddle to Mahela Jayawardene, 2 runs, fuller length delivery on the pads, Jayawardene glances it to fine leg. Bird gets across and dives, keeps the batsmen to a couple
34.3 Siddle to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, good length delivery pitched outside off, nips away after crossing the batsman who lets it go through
34.2 Siddle to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, short of length delivery outside off, Jayawardene gets back and blocks
34.1 Siddle to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, good length delivery on off stump, Jayawardene gets behind the line of the ball and drives to mid on
33.6 Bird to Thirimanne, no run, full and really wide outside off, left alone by Thirimanne
33.5 Bird to Thirimanne, no run, this one is on the channel outside off again, Thirimanne gets behind it and blocks
33.4 Bird to Thirimanne, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, left alone by Thirimanne
Replays show that in the Karunaratne dismissal, hot spot did not spot the nick. Unlucky indeed.
33.3 Bird to Thirimanne, no run, good length delivery swinging away from middle stump, Thirimanne gets behind the line of the ball and blocks
33.2 Bird to Thirimanne, no run, full and swinging in a bit from outside off, Thirimanne squeezes it out to the leg side
Lahiru Thirimanne, left handed bat, comes to the crease
33.1 Bird to Karunaratne, out Caught by Wade!! Bird's perseverance pays off. He had bowled continuously in the channel outside off last over and bowled this one on a fuller length outside off, it reversed away a bit, Karunaratne went for the drive and got a thin nick. Wade makes no mistake and gleefully accepted the catch, Karunaratne departs after playing a sublime knock. Karunaratne c Wade b Bird 85(109) [4s-10 6s-1]
Bird to Karunaratne, THATS OUT!! Caught!!
32.6 Siddle to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, short of length delivery pitched well outside off, Jayawardene shoulders arms
32.5 Siddle to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Jayawardene plays it off the backfoot to gully
32.4 Siddle to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, good length delivery outside off, Jayawardene stays forward and defends cleanly
32.3 Siddle to Karunaratne, 1 run, back of a length and on the pads, Karunaratne flicks it behind square, for just a single
32.2 Siddle to Karunaratne, no run, fuller length delivery seaming in a bit from middle, Karunaratne plays it to midwicket
32.1 Siddle to Karunaratne, no run, yorker length delivery outside off, Karunaratne opens the face of the bat and plays it to point. Mahela Jayawardene wants the single, but is sent back, Warner sends in the throw, but Mahela makes it back in time.
31.6 Bird to Karunaratne, 1 run, full and swinging away, Karunaratne covers the line of the ball and drives to mid on. The fielder does well to dive to his right and saves a few runs.
31.5 Bird to Karunaratne, no run, good length delivery outside off, Karunaratne gets on the front foot and blocks
31.4 Bird to Karunaratne, no run, full, seaming away and outside off, Karunaratne gets on the front foot to defend and is beaten. Beauty of a delivery, he is disappointed that did not get the edge
31.3 Bird to Karunaratne, no run, full and swinging away a bit from middle, Karunaratne is solid in defence
31.2 Bird to Karunaratne, no run, fuller length delivery outside off, driven off the front foot to mid off
31.1 Bird to Karunaratne, no run
31.1 Bird to Karunaratne, no run, back of a length delivery nipping away from outside off, Karunaratne goes back and defends
That's tea and for the first time in this match, it's Sri Lanka all the way. These two have batted positively and have dispatched the poor balls to the boundary. Karunaratne played some really good strokes and Clarke was forced to ring in the bowling changes. They will have to carry on with the good work as they are still trailing by 8 runs. Join us in about 15 minutes for the last session of the day....
30.6 Siddle to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Jayawardene lifts his bat and lets it go
30.5 Siddle to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, fullish delivery just outside off, Jayawardene squeezes it down towards gully
30.4 Siddle to Karunaratne, 1 run, tailing into the pads, Karunaratne works it away to fine leg
30.3 Siddle to Karunaratne, no run, full and swinging down the leg side, Karunaratne shoulders arms
30.2 Siddle to Karunaratne, no run, back of a length and angling in sharply again, Karunaratne misses out on the clip shot and is hit high on the pads
30.1 Siddle to Karunaratne, no run, length delivery just outside off and this one shapes in sharply, Karunaratne plays down the wrong line and is hit on the pads above the knee roll, huge appeal was turned down, but Siddle was not sure of it and Clarke reviewed it, replays confirmed it was going over the stumps, so the original decision stays, very good decision from Aleem Dar
Clarke has reviewed for a LBW decision. Looks like height will be a problem here
29.6 Starc to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, shortish delivery outside off stump, Jayawardene stays back and defends it
29.5 Starc to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, tailing in sharply from round the wicket, Jayawardene was looking to work it away to the leg side, but the extra bounce did him in
29.4 Starc to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, good length outside off and angling across, Jayawardene lifts his bat and lets it go
29.3 Starc to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, length delivery on the stumps, Jayawardene gets forward and defends it
29.2 Starc to Karunaratne, 3 runs, full and sliding into the pads, Karunaratne clips it away off his pads to deep mid wicket
29.1 Starc to Karunaratne, no run, back of a length delivery outside off and shaping away, Karunaratne leaves it alone
28.6 Siddle to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, angling in from outside off, Jayawardene defends it to the off side
28.5 Siddle to Mahela Jayawardene, FOUR, back of a length delivery outside off, Jayawardene shapes in to cut, but gets an outside edge which goes through the slip cordon to third man, the partnership between Mahela Jayawardene and Karunaratne is now 102
28.4 Siddle to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, length delivery outside off stump, Jayawardene lifts his bat and lets it go
28.3 Siddle to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, fullish delivery just outside off and shaping away, Jayawardene pushes it towards gully
28.2 Siddle to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, length delivery outside off and angling away, Jayawardene shoulders arms
28.1 Siddle to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, fuller length delivery on off, Jayawardene pushes it down towards mid off
27.6 Starc to Karunaratne, no run, full and this one nips back in sharply, luckily Karunaratne edges it onto the pads
27.5 Starc to Karunaratne, no run, rubbish ball way down the leg side, good take by Wade diving to his right
27.4 Starc to Karunaratne, FOUR, fetch that! Short and wide outside off, he reached for it, stands tall, gets on top of the bounce nicely and cuts it fiercely to deep backward point fence
27.3 Starc to Karunaratne, FOUR, streaky, but Karunaratne will take it, full outside off and shaping away, Karunaratne pokes at it and the ball squirts off the outside edge to third man
27.2 Starc to Karunaratne, 2 runs, back of a length delivery outside off, Karunaratne stands tall and cuts it to deep backward point for a couple
27.1 Starc to Karunaratne, no run, angling in from outside off, Karunaratne defends it back to the bowler
26.6 Siddle to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, fullish delivery on off, Jayawardene presses forward and blocks it
26.5 Siddle to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, length delivery outside off and shaping away, Jayawardene gets forward and shoulders arms
26.4 Siddle to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, keeps it full closer to the off stump, Jayawardene pushes forward to defend and edges it onto the pads
26.3 Siddle to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, angling in from outside off, Jayawardene leaves it alone
26.2 Siddle to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, short and rising delivery outside off stump, Jayawardene lifts his bat and lets it go
26.1 Siddle to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Jayawardene shoulders arms
Peter Siddle [3.0-0-13-0] is back into the attack
25.6 Starc to Karunaratne, no run, far too wide outside off stump, Karunaratne still went after it and misses
25.5 Starc to Karunaratne, 2 runs, banged in short outside off, Karunaratne stays back and pulls it to deep mid wicket for a couple
25.4 Starc to Karunaratne, no run, low full-toss, Karunaratne misses out on it and hits it to mid on
25.3 Starc to Karunaratne, FOUR, he's batting like a dream at the moment, pitched up delivery on off, Karunaratne gets to the pitch of the ball and threads it between extra cover and long off, it was in the air for a moment, but he had hit it well wide of the fielder
25.2 Starc to Karunaratne, no run, length delivery outside off and shaping away, Karunaratne fishes at it without much footwork and misses it
25.1 Starc to Karunaratne, no run, shortish delivery wide outside off stump, Karunaratne leaves it alone
Mitchell Starc [4.0-0-23-0] is back into the attack
24.6 Bird to Mahela Jayawardene, 2 runs, pitched up delivery on middle, Jayawardene presents full face of the bat and punches it down to long on
24.5 Bird to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, back of a length and shaping away, Jayawardene stays back and defends it
24.4 Bird to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, full and tailing in, Jayawardene blocks it solidly off the front foot
24.3 Bird to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, angling in from outside off, Jayawardene gets forward and defends it
24.2 Bird to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, shortish delivery outside off stump, Jayawardene leaves it alone
24.1 Bird to Mahela Jayawardene, FOUR, shortish delivery outside off, it sits up well for the pull, Jayawardene rocks back, rolls his wrists over it and pulls it all along the ground to deep midwicket
23.6 Lyon to Mahela Jayawardene, 1 run, 100 up for Sri Lanka, tucked away off his pads to deep square leg
23.5 Lyon to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, turning into the pads, Jayawardene nudges it towards square leg
23.4 Lyon to Karunaratne, 1 run, tossed up delivery on the stumps, Karunaratne comes down the track and drives it to wide long on
23.3 Lyon to Karunaratne, 2 runs, flighted delivery just outside off and it turns away slightly, Karunaratne pushes forward and gets an outside edge to third man
23.2 Lyon to Karunaratne, no run, pitched outside off and turning away, Karunaratne gets forward and shoulders arms
23.1 Lyon to Karunaratne, FOUR, he's handling Lyon very easily at the moment, tossed up delivery on off, Karunaratne skips down the track and lifts it over the fielder to long off
22.6 Bird to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, pitched up delivery on off, Jayawardene drives it firmly, but straight to the fielder at short covers
22.5 Bird to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, back of a length and just outside off, Jayawardene stays back and defends it
22.4 Bird to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, keeps it full around the off stump, Jayawardene defends it towards covers
22.3 Bird to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, full and angling in from outside off, Jayawardene defends it watchfully
22.2 Bird to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, length delivery angling in, Jayawardene gets forward and pushes it towards mid on
22.1 Bird to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, full and angling in, Jayawardene pushes it towards mid off
21.6 Lyon to Karunaratne, no run, tossed up delivery outside off, Karunaratne defends it to covers
21.5 Lyon to Karunaratne, 2 runs, Wade has dropped a tough catch here, very well bowled from Lyon, flighted outside off and turning away sharply, Karunaratne was drawn forward, but the extra turn takes the outside edge, brushes the keeper's gloves and goes past the first slip to third man
21.4 Lyon to Karunaratne, no run, tossed up delivery outside off, Karunaratne defends it to the off side
21.3 Lyon to Karunaratne, no run, short outside off and turning away, Karunaratne goes back and slaps it to covers, half stop by Cowan
21.2 Lyon to Karunaratne, no run, tossed up delivery on off, Karunaratne gets forward and defends it
21.1 Lyon to Karunaratne, no run, outside off and turning away, Karunaratne gets forward and shoulders arms
20.6 Bird to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Jayawardene stays back and defends it
20.5 Bird to Mahela Jayawardene, FOUR, don't bother running after it, short and angling in, Jayawardene swivels, rolls his wrists over it and pulls it all along the ground to deep square leg fence
20.4 Bird to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, full and tailing in, Jayawardene punches it down towards mid on
20.3 Bird to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, full and angling in, Jayawardene pushes forward and defends it
20.2 Bird to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, back of a length delivery just outside off, Jayawardene stays back and defends it
20.1 Bird to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, full and angling in, Jayawardene watchfully defends it to the leg side
19.6 Lyon to Karunaratne, SIX, he gets to his 2nd Test fifty in some style, bit too full from Lyon, Karunaratne skips down the track and lofts it through the line over long on, it comfortably sailed into the stands
19.5 Lyon to Karunaratne, no run, pushed through quicker, Karunaratne blocks it off the front foot
19.4 Lyon to Karunaratne, no run, tossed up delivery on middle, Karunaratne drives it to mid on
19.3 Lyon to Mahela Jayawardene, 1 run, tossed up delivery on off, Jayawardene drives it down to long on
19.2 Lyon to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, quicker and flatter outside off, Jayawardene stays back and defends it
19.1 Lyon to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, tossed up delivery on the stumps, Mahela defends it to the leg side
18.6 Bird to Karunaratne, no run, length delivery angling across the left hander, Karunaratne defends it towards point
18.5 Bird to Karunaratne, no run, fullish delivery on off, this one stayed low, Karunaratne stays back and defends it back to the bowler
18.4 Bird to Karunaratne, no run, full on middle, Karunaratne drives it down to mid on
18.3 Bird to Karunaratne, no run, shortish delivery outside off, Karunaratne taps it down towards gully
18.2 Bird to Karunaratne, no run, length delivery outside off, Karunaratne punches it down towards mid on
18.1 Bird to Karunaratne, 2 runs, back of a length and outside off, Karunaratne stands tall on his toes and punches it off the back foot to sweeper cover
18.1 Bird to Karunaratne, no ball, length delivery outside off, Karunaratne defends it to the leg side, Bird has overstepped
17.6 Lyon to Karunaratne, 1 run, skips down the track and drives it down to mid on for a quick single
17.5 Lyon to Karunaratne, no run, fired in full on middle, Karunaratne drives it towards mid on
17.4 Lyon to Mahela Jayawardene, 1 run, tossed up and on off, Jayawardene drives it down to long on
17.3 Lyon to Karunaratne, 1 run, tossed up delivery on the pads, Karunaratne uses his feet well and clips it away to deep square leg
17.2 Lyon to Karunaratne, no run, speared in full on middle, it drifts in sharply, Karunaratne just manages to dig it out
17.1 Lyon to Karunaratne, no run, full and drifting into the pads, Karunaratne clips it to short fine leg
Drinks are on the field now
16.6 Starc to Mahela Jayawardene, FOUR, exquisite timing from Jayawardene, too full and straight on the pads, Jayawardene clips it away effortessly to backward square leg fence
16.5 Starc to Karunaratne, 1 run, back of a length and angling into the pads, Karunaratne tucks it away to fine leg
16.4 Starc to Karunaratne, no run, angling in from outside off, Karunaratne defends it towards point
16.3 Starc to Karunaratne, no run, length delivery on the stumps, Karunaratne defends it down on the track
16.2 Starc to Karunaratne, FOUR, he's dealing in boundaries at the moment, shortish delivery outside off, Karunaratne stays back and forces it off the back foot, he had hit that hard into the ground, it just bounced over the leaping fielder at point and raced away to the fence
16.1 Starc to Karunaratne, no run, yorker length delivery on off, Karunaratne digs it out to mid on
15.6 Lyon to Karunaratne, 1 run, drifting into the pads, Karunaratne works it away to fine leg
15.5 Lyon to Karunaratne, FOUR, beautiful shot from Karunaratne, tossed up delivery on middle, Karunaratne skips down the track, gets to the pitch of the ball and lifts it against the turn to deep mid wicket fence
15.4 Lyon to Karunaratne, no run, pitched outside off and this one keeps a bit low, Karunaratne stays back and blocks it
15.3 Lyon to Karunaratne, no run, tossed up delivery on the stumps, Karunaratne gets forward and defends it down on the track
15.2 Lyon to Karunaratne, 2 runs, short outside off and turning away, Karunaratne goes back and cuts it to sweeper cover
15.1 Lyon to Karunaratne, 2 runs, speared in full on the pads, Karunaratne plays all over it and almost gets yorked, the ball hits the toe-end of the bat and goes away to short fine leg
Nathan Lyon, right-arm off break, comes into the attack
14.6 Starc to Mahela Jayawardene, FOUR, that will go for a boundary, lands it on a length and angled across him, Jayawardene ws squared up and the ball goes off the outside edge to third man
14.5 Starc to Karunaratne, 1 run, short again outside off, Karunaratne cuts it to deep backward point
14.4 Starc to Karunaratne, no run, short and well directed on the body, Karunaratne stays back and defends it
14.3 Starc to Karunaratne, no run, pitched up delivery on off, Karunaratne drives it firmly to covers, well stopped by Hughes
14.2 Starc to Karunaratne, no run, back of a length and outside off, punched off the back foot to covers
14.1 Starc to Karunaratne, no run, shortish delivery outside off, Karunaratne stands tall and punches it to covers
Mitchell Starc [2.0-0-9-0] is back into the attack
13.6 Siddle to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, length delivery outside off stump, Jayawardene shoulders arms
13.5 Siddle to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, length delivery just outside off and moving away slightly, Jayawardene was drawn into the front foot and is beaten all ends up
13.4 Siddle to Mahela Jayawardene, FOUR, poor ball from Siddle, too full and straight on the pads, Jayawardene rolls his wrists over it and flicks it nicely off his pads to deep square leg, the deep fielder had no chance stopping that
13.3 Siddle to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Jayawardene lifts his bat and lets it go
13.2 Siddle to Karunaratne, 3 runs, touch shorter outside off, Karunaratne stands tall and whips it across to deep mid wicket, he's playing some really good shots in this innings so far
13.1 Siddle to Mahela Jayawardene, 3 runs, full and tailing into the pads, Mahela clips it off his pads to deep midwicket for a comfortable three
12.6 Mitchell Johnson to Karunaratne, no run, another short delivery outside off stump, Karunaratne does well to sway out of the line
12.5 Mitchell Johnson to Karunaratne, no run, yorker length delivery on middle, Karunaratne picked it well and digs it out
12.4 Mitchell Johnson to Karunaratne, no run, sharp bouncer on the stumps, it was a nasty delivery at a great pace, Karunaratne just manages to duck under it
12.3 Mitchell Johnson to Mahela Jayawardene, 1 run, fullish delivery on off, Jayawardene drives it to cover, there was a hesitation initially, but an overthrow from Starc allows them the single
12.2 Mitchell Johnson to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, back of a length delivery outside off and angling across, Jayawardene lifts his bat and lets it go
12.1 Mitchell Johnson to Mahela Jayawardene, 2 runs, fullish delivery wide outside off, Jayawardene reaches for it and slaps it to deep extra cover for a couple
11.6 Siddle to Karunaratne, no run, pitched up delivery on off, Karunaratne drives it to mid off
11.5 Siddle to Karunaratne, no run, shaping in from outside off, Karunaratne works it to midwicket
11.4 Siddle to Mahela Jayawardene, 1 run, angling in from outside off, Jayawardene works it to mid wicket for a quick single, there was a mix-up initially, but they make it easily in the end
11.3 Siddle to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, full and swinging into the stumps, Jayawardene defends it down on the track
11.2 Siddle to Karunaratne, 1 run, back of a length and outside off, punched off the back foot to extra cover, half stop by the fielder, but they get the single in the end
11.1 Siddle to Karunaratne, no run, angling in from round the wicket, Karunaratne defends it watchfully to the off side
10.6 Mitchell Johnson to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, back of a length and on the stumps, Jayawardene stays back and plays it to short midwicket
10.5 Mitchell Johnson to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, back of a length and it bounced more than Mahela had expected, he plays it with soft hands towards covers
10.4 Mitchell Johnson to Karunaratne, 1 run, full and angling into the pads, Karunaratne clips it away to fine leg
10.3 Mitchell Johnson to Karunaratne, FOUR, lovely shot from Karunaratne, slightly short and outside off, Karunaratne transfers his weight onto the back foot and hammers it through deep extra cover, lovely extension of the arms and it raced away!
10.2 Mitchell Johnson to Karunaratne, no run, full and outside off, this one came in a bit, Karunaratne pushes forward and defends it back to the bowler
10.1 Mitchell Johnson to Karunaratne, no run, angling well down the leg side, Karunaratne plays and misses at it
9.6 Siddle to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, good length delivery just outside off, Jayawardene leaves it alone
9.5 Siddle to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, length delivery outside off stump, Jayawardene lifts his bat and lets it go
9.4 Siddle to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, back of a length just outside off, tighter line from Siddle, Jayawardene stays back and defends it
9.3 Siddle to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, short and rising delivery outside off stump, Jayawardene lifts his bat and lets it go
9.2 Siddle to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, full and tailing into the pads, clipped nicely off his legs towards square leg, well stopped by Cowan
9.1 Siddle to Karunaratne, 1 run, starts off with a back of a length delivery on the pads, Karunaratne tucks it away to fine leg
Peter Siddle, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack
8.6 Mitchell Johnson to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, length delivery angling across with a with pace and bounce, Jayawardene shoulders arms
8.5 Mitchell Johnson to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, full and pushed across him, Jayawardene gets right behind the line and defends it
8.4 Mitchell Johnson to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, short and on the stumps, Jayawardene gets into the position to pull and mistimes it towards midwicket
8.3 Mitchell Johnson to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, shortish delivery on the stumps, Jayawardene stands tall on his toes and fends it to the off side
8.2 Mitchell Johnson to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, back of a length and angling across, Jayawardene lifts his bat and lets it go
8.1 Mitchell Johnson to Mahela Jayawardene, 2 runs, overpitched and outside off, Jayawardene with a high elbow drives it to deep extra cover for a couple
7.6 Bird to Karunaratne, no run, back of a length and outside off, another ball that keeps low, Karunaratne pushes it back to the bowler
7.6 Bird to Karunaratne, no ball, yorker length delivery on off, Karunaratne digs it out towards the leg side, Bird has overstepped
7.5 Bird to Karunaratne, no run, length delivery outside off, it angles in with a good pace and carry, Karunaratne lifts his bat and lets it go
7.4 Bird to Mahela Jayawardene, leg byes, 1 run, back of a length and angling in, Jayawardene misses out on the clip shot and the ball rolls off the pads to square leg
7.3 Bird to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, full and angling in, Jayawardene gets across the stumps and defends it to the leg side
7.2 Bird to Karunaratne, 1 run, back of a length and shaping in, Karunaratne works it to backward square leg
7.1 Bird to Karunaratne, no run, lands it on a length just outside off, this one stayed low, Karunaratne is beaten on the back foot
Mahela Jayawardene, right handed bat, comes to the crease
6.6 Mitchell Johnson to Dilshan, out Caught by Hughes!! Looks like it has carried to the fielder, if it has then it is a massive wicket for the Aussies, excellent delivery from Mitch, on a length and angling across, Dilshan pokes at it away from his body and the outside edge carried low towards third slip, it was dying on him, but Hughes bends low to take a sharp catch, the umpires were not sure if it had carried, they checked with the third umpire and replays confirmed Hughes had taken it cleanly, Dilshan has to go. Dilshan c Hughes b Mitchell Johnson 5(21)
Mitchell Johnson to Dilshan, THATS OUT!! Caught!!
6.5 Mitchell Johnson to Dilshan, no run, banged in short on the stumps, Dilshan ducks under it
6.4 Mitchell Johnson to Dilshan, no run, length delivery angling across, Dilshan defends it back to the bowler
6.3 Mitchell Johnson to Dilshan, 2 runs, overpitched and outside off, Dilshan presents full face of the bat and punches it down to long off
6.2 Mitchell Johnson to Dilshan, 2 runs, overpitched and outside off, Dilshan drives it to sweeper cover for a couple
6.1 Mitchell Johnson to Dilshan, no run, full and swinging in, Dilshan tucks it away to the leg side
5.6 Bird to Karunaratne, no run, tidy over from Bird, short and rising delivery outside off, Karunaratne shoulders arms
5.5 Bird to Karunaratne, no run, back of a length delivery outside off and he got some good bounce, Karunaratne lifts his bat and lets it go
5.4 Bird to Karunaratne, no run, good length delivery outside off, Karunaratne leaves it alone
5.3 Bird to Karunaratne, no run, nicely bowled, this one swings in from back of a length, it stays a bit low, Karunaratne on the back foot, the ball goes off the inside half of the bat towards square leg
5.2 Bird to Dilshan, 1 run, he's off the mark finally, angling into the pads, Dilshan works it away to fine leg
5.1 Bird to Karunaratne, 1 run, full and angling into the pads, Karunaratne clips it away to fine leg
4.6 Mitchell Johnson to Dilshan, no run, slightly shorter outside off, Dilshan looks to force it away off the back foot and misses it, good over from Mitch
4.5 Mitchell Johnson to Dilshan, no run, back of a length and angling in, Dilshan stays back and defends it
4.4 Mitchell Johnson to Dilshan, no run, short and rising delivery outside off stump, Dilshan shoulders arms
4.3 Mitchell Johnson to Dilshan, no run, full and pushed across him, Dilshan forces a drive to mid off
4.2 Mitchell Johnson to Dilshan, no run, shortish delivery outside off stump, it was angling away, Dilshan slashes hard at it and misses, poor shot from the experienced man
4.1 Mitchell Johnson to Dilshan, no run, length delivery angling down the leg side, Dilshan plays and misses it
That will be the end of the session. SL's openers have negotiated this small tricky phase but there is a lot of hardwork left after lunch. The highlight of this session though, was Wade's century. Join us in 30 minutes.
3.6 Bird to Karunaratne, 2 runs, short of length and swinging in, Karunaratne clips it to deep backward square leg, Starc runs across and slides to save a couple
3.5 Bird to Karunaratne, no run, defends it to mid on with a straight bat
3.4 Bird to Karunaratne, no run, back of a length and nipping in, hits him on the thigh pad
3.3 Bird to Karunaratne, 2 runs, more runs, works this to mid wicket after shuffling across, a couple more
3.2 Bird to Karunaratne, FOUR, lovely shot. Full and swinging in, Karunaratne comes on the frontfoot and drives it straight down to long on, beautifully executed
3.1 Bird to Karunaratne, no run, back of a length on the off, Karunaratne goes on the backfoot and blocks
2.6 Starc to Dilshan, no run, short and straight, Dilshan defends solidly off the backfoot
2.5 Starc to Karunaratne, 1 run, good length on the legs, Karunaratne tucks it to fine leg for a single
2.4 Starc to Karunaratne, no run, back of a length and just outside off, Karunaratne leaves it alone this time
2.3 Starc to Karunaratne, no run, pokes and misses. Short and swinging away, Karunaratne has a dab at it but misses
2.2 Starc to Karunaratne, no run, extra bounce down the leg side, Karunaratne leaves
2.1 Starc to Karunaratne, no run, back of a length and nipping away, Karunaratne looks to punch it through covers but misses
1.6 Bird to Dilshan, no run, short of length and outside off, Dilshan slashes and misses
1.5 Bird to Dilshan, no run, an attempted bouncer outside off, Dilshan doesn't play
1.4 Bird to Dilshan, no run, banged in short outside off, another leave
1.3 Bird to Dilshan, no run, a bit of extra bounce outside off but Dilshan lets it go
1.3 Bird to Dilshan, no ball, back of a length and angled in, Dilshan gets hit high on the pads
1.2 Bird to Dilshan, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Dilshan lets it go again
1.1 Bird to Dilshan, no run
1.1 Bird to Dilshan, no run, good length and moving away, left alone
Jackson Bird, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack
0.6 Starc to Karunaratne, FOUR, another boundary in the first over, a low full toss and Karunaratne drives it to deep extra cover, just reaches the fence
0.5 Starc to Karunaratne, no run, back of a length and outside off, Karunaratne lets it go
0.4 Starc to Karunaratne, no run, full and swinging away, Karunaratne looks to drive and misses
0.3 Starc to Karunaratne, FOUR, that's a good shot. Short and outside off, Karunaratne stands tall and punches it wide of backward point, off the mark with 4
0.2 Starc to Karunaratne, no run, short and swinging away, Karunaratne looks to play and then decides against it
0.1 Starc to Karunaratne, no run, Starc starts with a short one, Karunaratne jumps and defends it
Karunaratne and Dilshan are at the crease. Karunaratne is on strike. Starc will open the attack
Back after a short gap.
Surprise surprise. Australia have declared. Wade, with the help of Siddle, ensured that the lead went past the 100 run mark. A tricky 10 minutes of play for Sri Lanka's openers on the other side of the break.
106.6 Lakmal to Wade, 1 run, catch dropped. Poor effort that! This was a bouncer on the off, Wade looked to hook and got a top edge, it went high to fine leg but the fielder doesn't judge it properly and makes a mess of it.
106.5 Lakmal to Wade, no run, slower delivery outside off, Wade pushes at it but misses
106.4 Lakmal to Wade, FOUR, 2nd Test CENTURY for Wade! What a knock! What a way to get to the knock as well. This was full and outside off, he bends and squeezes it out between sweeper cover and deep point and gets four. He's overjoyed - removes his helmet and jumps in joy, the packed crowd love it as well. Superb century this, a brilliant knock batting with the tail!
106.3 Lakmal to Wade, 2 runs, slower delivery on the off, Wade slogs across and gets a thick inside edge to deep mid wicket, couple more!
106.2 Lakmal to Wade, FOUR, SL can set all the defensive fields but Wade continues to smash them! Full and outside off, Wade stands firm and goes hard at it, the ball goes flat and between deep extra cover and long off, bounces just before the ropes
106.1 Lakmal to Wade, no run, slower delivery outside off, Wade throws his bat at it but misses
Suranga Lakmal [23.0-4-84-0] is back into the attack
105.6 Herath to Bird, no run, loopy and straight, Bird keeps it away with a defence
105.5 Herath to Bird, no run, flat and angled in, Bird gets forward and blocks
105.4 Herath to Wade, 1 run, in the air but on the bounce to deep mid wicket, slog-sweeps and takes the single
105.3 Herath to Wade, 2 runs, a bit short and wide, Wade reaches out and cuts it to third man, he'll get 2 and gets into the 90s
105.2 Herath to Wade, no run, flighted delivery, Wade makes room and drives it to long off
105.1 Herath to Wade, no run, flat and full, Wade drives it to mid wicket
104.6 Pradeep to Bird, FOUR, even Bird will get boundaries. Poor bowling, drifts onto the pads and Bird flicks it to the deep mid wicket fence. Big over that!
104.5 Pradeep to Wade, 1 run, pitched up outside off, Wade pushes it square of the wicket and gets one
104.4 Pradeep to Wade, 2 runs, fuller length and angled away, Wade looks to slog and gets a thick inside edge to short fine leg, SL are not preventing the runs despite the defensive fields
104.3 Pradeep to Wade, 2 runs, short of length and outside off, Wade slaps it wide of long off for a couple more
104.2 Pradeep to Wade, FOUR, smashed between deep extra cover and long off! Full and outside off, Wade leans and crashes the drive right between the 2 fielders
104.1 Pradeep to Wade, no run, fuller length and outside off, Wade slashes it to square third man
103.6 Herath to Bird, 2 runs, flighted delivery outside off, Bird drives it to deep extra cover, he'll get a couple for that
103.5 Herath to Bird, no run, another solid forward defence
103.4 Herath to Bird, no run, another defence, the crowd is getting behind Bird
103.3 Herath to Bird, no run, flat and full, defended to point
103.2 Herath to Bird, no run
103.2 Herath to Bird, no run, slowly tossed up, Bird gets forward and blocks
103.1 Herath to Bird, no run, flat and straight, Bird comes on the frontfoot and blocks
103.1 Herath to Bird, no run, flat and straight, Bird comes on the frontfoot and blocks
102.6 Pradeep to Wade, FOUR, he wanted one but he gets 4. SL won't mind that, I think. Back of length and outside off, Wade steers it between gully and slips for a boundary
102.5 Pradeep to Wade, no run, short of length and outside off, Wade looks to cut and misses
102.4 Pradeep to Wade, FOUR, ah, shot of the day. Superb stuff from Wade. This was a good length delivery outside off, Wade comes on the frontfoot and lofts it inside out to sweeper cover, there are 2 men in the deep and he split them perfectly
102.3 Pradeep to Bird, leg byes, 1 run, Bird gets away from the strike. Down the leg side, goes off the pads wide of the man at leg gully
102.2 Pradeep to Wade, 1 run, he wanted 2 but only gets 1, pushes this to long off and sets off, settles for the single
102.1 Pradeep to Wade, no run, fuller length and outside off, Wade drives it to sweeper cover, doesn't take the single
101.6 Herath to Bird, no run, flat and on the off, Bird goes on the backfoot and gets an inside edge onto the pads
Jackson Bird, right handed bat, comes to the crease
101.5 Herath to Lyon, out Bowled!! Superb bowling from Herath! Just too good for the tailender. After flighting a few ones, he fires this in full and straight, Lyon is late in his defence and the ball hits middle. Great bowling! Lyon b Herath 4(10) [4s-1]
Herath to Lyon, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!
101.4 Herath to Lyon, no run, in the air but safe! Lyon leans and pushes at it, lobs it front of mid on
101.3 Herath to Lyon, no run, an appeal for lbw. Herath drifts this down the leg side, impact was outside leg and would have missed leg as well
101.2 Herath to Wade, 1 run, flighted delivery outside off, Wade steers it wide of point for one
101.1 Herath to Wade, no run, flat delivery on the middle and leg, Wade comes on the frontfoot and defends it
Drinks
100.6 Pradeep to Lyon, no run, length delivery this time, Lyon defends it back to Pradeep
100.5 Pradeep to Lyon, FOUR, very good shot and he'll get off the mark with 4. Full delivery outside off, Lyon gets a neat stride forward and cover-drives it to the fence
100.4 Pradeep to Lyon, no run, a quick bouncer, Lyon ducks under it
100.3 Pradeep to Lyon, no run, good length on the off, Lyon comes on the frontfoot and blocks
100.2 Pradeep to Lyon, no run, full, quick and down the leg side, Lyon looks to help it to fine leg but missed, there was a half appeal for a caught behind and there was some noise as well, but it was the pad
100.1 Pradeep to Wade, 1 run, good length delivery outside off, Wade steers it to deep backward point
99.6 Herath to Lyon, no run, defends it with a straight bat to mid on
99.5 Herath to Lyon, no run, flat and outside off, Lyon comes on the frontfoot and blocks
Nathan Lyon, right handed bat, comes to the crease
99.4 Herath to Starc, out Lbw!! Starc's stay doesn't last long. Herath bowls this flatter through the air and gets it to spin in sharply, Starc went back and missed it, the impact was in front of middle and that was hitting leg. Starc lbw b Herath 2(4)
Herath to Starc, THATS OUT!! Lbw!!
Review time. Starc has been given out LBW but he'll review it. OUT is the decision, even after the review.
99.3 Herath to Starc, 2 runs, Starc is on the attack straightaway but there's protection in the deep. Comes forward and slog-sweeps between midwicket and long on for a couple
99.2 Herath to Starc, no run, flighted delivery on the off, Starc comes on the frontfoot and blocks
99.1 Herath to Wade, 1 run, flat and full on the legs, Wade flicks it to mid wicket
98.6 Pradeep to Starc, no run, length ball on middle, Starc comes on the frontfoot to defend
Mitchell Starc, left handed bat, comes to the crease
98.5 Pradeep to Siddle, out Caught by Chandimal!! That's a much needed breakthrough. Good bowling this - after bowling a few full ones he pulls back the length slightly, Siddle still goes for the drive and gets a thick edge to the keeper. Good little knock from Siddle ends. Siddle c Chandimal b Pradeep 38(62) [4s-4]
Pradeep to Siddle, THATS OUT!! Caught!!
98.4 Pradeep to Siddle, no run, length delivery, Siddle comes on the frontfoot and blocks
98.3 Pradeep to Siddle, no run, back of a length and outside off, Siddle leaves
98.2 Pradeep to Siddle, no run, fuller length on the off, Siddle drives it to short cover
98.1 Pradeep to Siddle, no run
98.1 Pradeep to Siddle, no run, good length and outside off, Siddle shoulders arms
97.6 Herath to Wade, no run, worked to the on side to end the over
97.5 Herath to Siddle, 3 runs, a chance? This is very good bowling from Herath. Some dirft again but this one turns away, Siddle pokes at it and gets a thick edge that goes low to the left of Mahela at slip. He dives across but the ball goes through. Not sure it carried
97.4 Herath to Siddle, no run, beaten. This one drifts and turns in, Siddle doesn't read it and the ball goes through
97.3 Herath to Wade, 1 run, given air on the off, cat defends it to backward point and gets one
97.2 Herath to Wade, no run, slowly tossed up, defended
97.1 Herath to Siddle, 1 run, flighted delivery on the off, Siddle defends it to cover point for one
96.6 Pradeep to Wade, 2 runs, this is really good running, works it to deep backward square leg, runs hard to make it 2
96.5 Pradeep to Wade, no run, length delivery again, but no extra bounce. Easily defended
96.4 Pradeep to Wade, no run, beaten. Some extra bounce from good length area, Wade is surprised and beaten as he looks to defend
96.3 Pradeep to Siddle, 1 run, much straighter, worked wide of mid on for one
96.2 Pradeep to Siddle, no run, fuller length delivery outside off, driven firmly to extra cover
96.1 Pradeep to Siddle, no run, back of a length and on the legs, Siddle clips it to mid wicket
95.6 Herath to Wade, no run, some turn into the left hander, Wade looks to force it through covers and gets a thick inside edge back to the bowler
95.5 Herath to Wade, no run, floated on the off, Wade is forward to block
95.4 Herath to Siddle, 1 run, quick run, works it to mid wicket, Wade is fast and dives to make it
95.3 Herath to Wade, 1 run, flat and outside off, Wade cuts it to deep backward point
95.2 Herath to Wade, no run, a huge appeal for lbw but not given. This looked close! Slow and straight from Herath, Wade looked to sweep and missed. Pitching in line, impact in line and clipping off. Would have been 'umpire's call'. Close indeed!
95.1 Herath to Wade, no run, fired in on middle, Wade goes on the backfoot and blocks
94.6 Pradeep to Siddle, no run, waste of a review. Full, fast and down the leg side, Siddle looked to glance it but misses, the ball brushed the pad and Chandimal took a good 'catch' and started celebrating in vain. His excitement has cost Sri Lanka their last review.
Review time. For a caught behind appeal. Chandimal is very confident, but Siddle has a wry smile on his face. No bat, only pad. Siddle will stay.
94.5 Pradeep to Siddle, no run, short of length and down the leg side, Siddle looks to pull but misses
94.4 Pradeep to Siddle, no run, pitched up with some away movement, Siddle pushes it to mid off
94.3 Pradeep to Siddle, no run, very full and straight, Siddle comes on the frontfoot and blocks
94.2 Pradeep to Siddle, no run, some pace and bounce as this nips back in, surprises Siddle and hits him high on the thigh
94.1 Pradeep to Wade, 1 run, quick single again, defends it softly to point and Siddle runs across
Nuwan Pradeep [14.0-0-83-1] is back into the attack
93.6 Herath to Wade, 1 run, a bit short, Wade goes on the backfoot and cuts it square of the wicket for one
93.5 Herath to Siddle, 1 run, once again goes for the hard sweep but this time connects, only a single to deep backward square leg
93.4 Herath to Siddle, no run, some drift inward now, Siddle is solid in defence
93.3 Herath to Siddle, no run, fired in on the legs, hits him on the pads
93.2 Herath to Siddle, no run, slog and a miss, sees some flight and looks for a big slog over mid wicket, but the ball turns past him
93.1 Herath to Siddle, no run
93.1 Herath to Siddle, no run, flat and full, Siddle comes on the frontfoot and blocks
92.6 Lakmal to Wade, FOUR, poor delivery and put away in style. Short and wide, Wade stands tall and cuts it firmly through the vacant sweeper cover region. Australia are on the attack today
92.5 Lakmal to Wade, no run, back of a length and angled across, Wade stands tall and defends it
92.4 Lakmal to Wade, 2 runs, excellent running! Pushes this to sweeper cover and runs the first one hard, makes the second one easy
92.3 Lakmal to Siddle, 1 run, pitched up and pushed to deep backward point for one
92.2 Lakmal to Siddle, no run, length ball targetting off, Siddle is forward to defend
92.2 Lakmal to Siddle, no run
92.1 Lakmal to Siddle, no run, back of a length and just outside off, left alone
91.6 Herath to Wade, no run, flighted delivery on the middle and leg, Wade defends it
91.5 Herath to Wade, no run, pushed through the air, Wade stays back and punches to covers
91.4 Herath to Wade, 2 runs, quick single and an overthrow. Defends it to point and sets off, there's a direct hit but Siddle was safe, the ball ricochets to the deep and they take another run
Is Siddle run out? Third umpire time. He's in.
91.3 Herath to Wade, no run, some turn from the outside off region, goes past Wade's defence and hits him high on the pads
91.2 Herath to Wade, 2 runs, nicely played, leans and takes it on the full, paddles it to fine leg for a couple
91.1 Herath to Wade, no run, flat delivery on the off, Wade goes on the backfoot and blocks
90.6 Lakmal to Siddle, no run, back of a length on the middle and leg, Siddle gets hit high on the pads
90.5 Lakmal to Siddle, no run, from round the wicket and angled across, Siddle lets it go
90.4 Lakmal to Wade, 1 run, fuller length on the legs, Wade tucks it to fine leg
90.3 Lakmal to Siddle, 5 runs, bonus runs! Siddle pushes this to mid on and sets off, the fielder has a wayward shy at the bowler's end and misses, the guy backing up isn't close to the ball so that's 4 overthrows!
90.2 Lakmal to Siddle, FOUR, very good shot, that. Some width on offer and Siddle goes back quickly to steer it wide of backward point, SL are on the attack so there are some runs to take
90.1 Lakmal to Siddle, no run, outside off, left alone
89.6 Herath to Wade, 2 runs, Wade gets his FIFTY but was that a catch dropped?? This was powerfully slog-swept to deep mid wicket, Samaraweera was the fielder there and he couldn't take it cleanly. It went flat and low to him, but not sure if it carried. No, it didn't carry. Fell just short of him.
89.5 Herath to Siddle, 1 run, nicely bowled, with a round arm action and some turn away from the right hander, Siddle gets a thick edge to short third man
89.4 Herath to Siddle, no run, flighted delivery on the off, Siddle comes on the frontfoot and blocks
89.4 Herath to Siddle, no run
89.3 Herath to Siddle, no run
89.3 Herath to Siddle, no run, fired in on the off, Siddle leans and defends it
89.2 Herath to Wade, 1 run, down the leg side now, worked to fine leg for a single
89.1 Herath to Wade, no run, a near mix up! Wade defends it to point and Siddle wants a single for some reason, however he has enough time to return
88.6 Lakmal to Siddle, no run, another leave outside off ends the over
88.5 Lakmal to Siddle, no run, good length delivery on the off, defended solidly
88.4 Lakmal to Siddle, no run, in the channel outside off, Siddle leaves
88.3 Lakmal to Siddle, no run, a half appeal for lbw, fuller length and angled in, Siddle looks to flick but misses
88.2 Lakmal to Siddle, FOUR, good shot! Lakmal stays full and straight but Siddle drives it straight down the ground, first boundary of the day
88.1 Lakmal to Siddle, no run, bang on target first ball, full and straight, Siddle comes on the frontfoot and blocks
Hello and welcome to the live coverage of the third day's play here at Sydney. Yesterday the visitors had a chance to bundle out Australia for a cheap score after the dismissal of Clarke, but the partnership between Wade and Siddle has helped Australia escape with a healthy lead. They will now look to add some useful runs. The players handed out the autograped caps to McGrath and the commentators are also wearing pink jackets....
That's all we have for you today. Do join us tomorrow at 5 AM for the 3rd Day. Goodbye
When skipper Michael Clarke was out, the score read 271/5 and Sri Lanka had a real chance to dismiss the hosts for a score quite near their's. But wicket-keeper batsman Wade held his nerves, negotiated a few tense overs of spin from Dilshan and Herath to put on 71 runs with Johnson and Siddle. Australia have a healthy lead of 48 runs now and if they can somehow extend it to 100, this Test match should be theirs. All is not lost for Sri Lanka though, they put in a lion-hearted performance today and will rue a couple of missed chances at short leg.
87.6 Dilshan to Wade, no run, this delivery is pitched outside off again, Wade pushes it to cover
87.5 Dilshan to Wade, no run, floated up outside off, Wade reaches out and defends
87.4 Dilshan to Wade, no run, tossed up outside off, Wade gets on the front foot and defends
87.3 Dilshan to Siddle, 1 run, tossed up outside off and turning in, Siddle plays it off the backfoot past point for a single
87.2 Dilshan to Wade, 1 run, short and wide outside off, Wade cuts it to sweeper cover for a single
87.1 Dilshan to Wade, no run, well tossed up outside off, Wade looks to drive and is beaten by the turn. Chandimal takes the bails off, but Wade is in.
Tillakaratne Dilshan [18.0-2-56-1] is back into the attack
86.6 Lakmal to Siddle, no run, fuller length delivery pitched well outside off, left alone by Siddle
86.5 Lakmal to Siddle, no run, good length delivery nipping away from outside off, Siddle gets a thick outside edge again, he has played it with soft hands and it drops short of second slip
86.4 Lakmal to Siddle, no run, good length delivery outside off, Siddle goes forward to play it, gets a thick outside edge which drops short of the slip cordon
86.3 Lakmal to Siddle, FOUR, short and on middle, Siddle looks to pull and gets a top edge, it lobs well over the keeper's head and bounces once before hitting the adverstisment hoardings.
86.2 Lakmal to Siddle, no run, fuller length delivery outside off, Siddle gets on the front foot and defends
86.1 Lakmal to Siddle, no run
86.1 Lakmal to Siddle, no run, good length delivery outside off, Siddle gets forward to defend and is beaten
85.6 Pradeep to Wade, 2 runs, good length delivery on the pads, Wade flicks it to behind square for a couple.
85.5 Pradeep to Siddle, 1 run, good length delivery outside off, Siddle defends it to cover and calls for a quick single, compeltes it easily as the fielder at cover misfields
85.4 Pradeep to Siddle, leg byes, FOUR, good length delivery on the pads, Siddle tries to clip it away, Chandimal does well to get a hand on that, but it runs down to fine leg
85.4 Pradeep to Siddle, no ball, back of a length delivery outside off, Siddle defends it off the backfoot. Pradeep has overstepped again
85.3 Pradeep to Siddle, no run, short of length delivery pitched well outside off, left alone by Siddle
85.2 Pradeep to Wade, 1 run, back of a length delivery outside off, Wade opens the face and runs it past point for a single
85.1 Pradeep to Wade, FOUR, back of a length delivery outside off, Wade goes back and punches it firmly through cover, it races across the turf to the fence.
84.6 Lakmal to Siddle, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, too wide and Siddle lets it go
84.5 Lakmal to Siddle, no run, lovely delivery from Lakmal, in the channel outside off, Siddle tries to drive and is beaten
84.4 Lakmal to Siddle, no run, fuller length delivery on middle, played off the front foot to mid on
84.3 Lakmal to Siddle, no run, good length delivery on off stump, Siddle gets on the front foot and blocks
84.2 Lakmal to Siddle, no run, short and on the body, Siddle ducks under it.
84.1 Lakmal to Siddle, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, left alone by Siddle
83.6 Pradeep to Wade, no run, good length delivery outside off, Wade steers it to the off side.
83.5 Pradeep to Wade, no run, good length delivery on the pads, Wade plays it to midwicket
83.4 Pradeep to Wade, FOUR, gorgeous shot from Wade. Full and on the leg stump, Wade clips it through midwicket for a boundary.
83.4 Pradeep to Siddle, no ball, 3 runs, good length delivery on the pads, Siddle flicks it through midwicket, comes back for three again.
83.3 Pradeep to Wade, 1 run, good length delivery outside off, Wade stays back and plays it through cover for a single
83.2 Pradeep to Siddle, 3 runs, good length delivery on the pads, Siddle flicks it neatly through midwicket, he has timed it really well, but Herath pulls it back in front of the rope. Three runs taken.
83.1 Pradeep to Siddle, no run, good length delivery pitched well outside off, left alone by Siddle
82.6 Lakmal to Wade, no run, good length delivery on off stump, played off the front foot to cover
82.5 Lakmal to Wade, no run, full and on middle, Wade does well to get his bat down on time and plays it to the leg side
82.4 Lakmal to Wade, no run, fuller length delivery on the pads, Wade flicks it to midwicket
82.3 Lakmal to Wade, no run, fuller length delivery outside off, Wade drives it to the mid off fielder
82.2 Lakmal to Wade, no run, full and swinging in, Wade plays it back to the bowler
82.1 Lakmal to Wade, no run, good length delivery on middle, defended to the point region
81.6 Pradeep to Siddle, no run, good length delivery on middle, played off the backfoot to mid-wicket
81.5 Pradeep to Siddle, FOUR, back of a length delivery outside off, Siddle goes on the backfoot and opens the face, he gets a thick outside edge which runs to the third man fence.
81.4 Pradeep to Siddle, no run, short and too wide outside off, left alone by Siddle
Peter Siddle, right handed bat, comes to the crease
81.3 Pradeep to Mitchell Johnson, out Caught by Chandimal!! This time the edge does carry and it goes into the gloved hands of Chandimal. Good bowling this, in the channel outside off, Johnson has a lame poke at that and gets a thick outside edge. This has been a lion-hearted performance from Sri Lanka. Mitchell Johnson c Chandimal b Pradeep 13(38) [4s-1]
Pradeep to Mitchell Johnson, THATS OUT!! Caught!!
81.2 Pradeep to Mitchell Johnson, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, left alone by Johnson
The second new ball has been taken.
81.1 Pradeep to Mitchell Johnson, no run, the visitors have been unlucky, length delivery outside off, it bounces up and gets the outside edge, but does not carry to Mathews at first slip.
Nuwan Pradeep [11.0-0-58-0] is back into the attack
80.6 Lakmal to Wade, no run, length delivery outside off, Wade opens the face and plays it to gully.
80.5 Lakmal to Wade, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Wade punches off the backfoot to cover
80.4 Lakmal to Wade, no run, good length delivery down the leg side, Wade tries to flick and misses
80.3 Lakmal to Mitchell Johnson, 1 run, full and on the pads, Johnson flicks it to deep square leg for a single
80.2 Lakmal to Mitchell Johnson, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Johnson shoulders arms and lets it go through
80.1 Lakmal to Wade, 1 run, good length delivery outside off, driven to mid off for a single
Suranga Lakmal [16.0-2-57-0] is back into the attack
79.6 Herath to Mitchell Johnson, no run, flat and darted across Johnson, he lets it go through to the keeper
79.5 Herath to Wade, 1 run, flighted up on middle, driven down to long on for a single
79.4 Herath to Wade, 2 runs, flatter and outside off, Wade goes back and punches it through cover for a couple
79.3 Herath to Wade, 2 runs, this is straight on middle, Wade plays the paddle scoop to fine leg for a couple
79.2 Herath to Wade, no run
79.2 Herath to Wade, no run, turning in from outside off, Wade goes deep in the crease and defends
79.1 Herath to Wade, no run
79.1 Herath to Wade, no run, tossed up outside off, turning in, Wade drives it a bit uppishly to mid off
78.6 Dilshan to Mitchell Johnson, no run, flighted up outside off, Johnson reaches forward and defends
78.5 Dilshan to Wade, 1 run, on the pads, Wade flicks it behind square for a single.
78.4 Dilshan to Wade, no run, pushed through quicker on middle, Wade goes back and defends
78.3 Dilshan to Wade, no run
78.3 Dilshan to Wade, no run, tossed up fuller delivery on middle, defended to the off side
78.2 Dilshan to Wade, no run
78.2 Dilshan to Wade, no run, pushed through quicker on off stump, Wade goes back and defends
78.1 Dilshan to Wade, no run
78.1 Dilshan to Wade, no run, flat and turning away from outside off, Wade goes back and cuts to extra cover
77.6 Herath to Wade, 3 runs, flatter on the pads, Wade plays the paddle sweep to fine leg. Johnson hurries back for the third, but would have been run-out if the throw had been a better one. He collides into Chandimal as he completes the run, no damage done to either man.
77.5 Herath to Wade, no run, flighted up outside off, Wade makes some room and drives to cover
77.4 Herath to Wade, no run, flatter on middle, driven back to the bowler
77.3 Herath to Mitchell Johnson, 1 run, another straighter delivery on middle, Johnson tries to defend, gets a thick outside edge which runs to short third man
77.2 Herath to Mitchell Johnson, no run, flatter outside off, more like a conventional out-swinger, beats the outside edge of Johnson's bat
77.1 Herath to Wade, 1 run, tossed up outside off, Wade reaches out and plays it behind point. With that single, they go into the lead.
76.6 Dilshan to Mitchell Johnson, no run, flatter and outside off, Johnson checks his drive, plays it to cover
76.5 Dilshan to Mitchell Johnson, no run, floated up on the pads, Johnson gets forward and defends to the leg side
76.4 Dilshan to Wade, 1 run, flat and short outside off, Wade goes back and punches it to sweeper cover for a single
76.3 Dilshan to Wade, no run, lovely delivery from Dilshan, tossed up outside off, turns away as Wade tries to drive, is beaten
76.2 Dilshan to Mitchell Johnson, 1 run, flatter and straighter outside off, driven straight to mid off, single taken
76.1 Dilshan to Mitchell Johnson, no run, tossed up on middle, driven to mid on
75.6 Herath to Wade, no run, well tossed up outside off, driven crisply to cover
75.5 Herath to Wade, no run, once again Wade bends forward and plays the sweep, into Karunaratne at short leg, it has hit him in the inside part of his left thigh. He is in a lot of pain and immediately moves away and lies down flat on the ground. Seems to be ok now. This has been an exciting half hour or so.
75.4 Herath to Wade, no run, flatter outside off, Wade pushes it to the right of Herath.
75.3 Herath to Wade, no run, flighted up on middle, Wade reaches forward and sweeps it hard into the short leg fielder, who takes it in the waist region, saves a certain boundary.
75.2 Herath to Wade, no run, floated up on middle, it turned in and hit the pad and the chest guard of Wade as he looked to defend. One of the easier catches for the short leg fielder, he took it, but much to his dismay, the batsman will stay
Wade has been given out caught at short leg. He immediately reviews it. The T from Wade went up immediately. Doesn't look like there is any bat involved. No glove too. The crowd has begun to cheer. I think the decision will be overturned.
75.1 Herath to Wade, no run, flatter delivery outside off, Wade gets on the front foot and defends
74.6 Dilshan to Mitchell Johnson, no run, tossed up outside off again, Johnson drives it back to the bowler
74.5 Dilshan to Mitchell Johnson, no run, flighted up and turing away, Johnson goes forward and pushes to cover
74.4 Dilshan to Mitchell Johnson, no run, flatter delivery on off stump, Johnson goes forward and defends
74.3 Dilshan to Mitchell Johnson, no run, bowled a touch wider outside off, left alone by Johnson
74.2 Dilshan to Mitchell Johnson, no run, flighted up outside off, spins past the outisde edge into the keeper's gloves
74.1 Dilshan to Mitchell Johnson, no run, well tossed up on middle, driven down to mid on
Tillakaratne Dilshan [15.0-1-53-1] is back into the attack
73.6 Herath to Wade, no run, this one is slightly wider, Wade plays it towards short cover
73.5 Herath to Wade, no run, flighted up on middle, Wade gets on the front foot and blocks
73.4 Herath to Wade, no run, flighted up ripper on middle, Wade gets forward and gets an inside edge straight into the hands of short leg who spills the chance again. Thirimanne was the fielder
73.3 Herath to Mitchell Johnson, 1 run, flatter on middle, grips and turns in, Johnson dabs it wide of short leg for a single
73.2 Herath to Mitchell Johnson, no run, floated up outside off, Johnson drives it to mid off
73.1 Herath to Mitchell Johnson, no run, tossed up down the leg side, Johnson leaves it alone
72.6 Pradeep to Wade, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, left alone by Wade
72.5 Pradeep to Wade, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, left alone by Wade
72.4 Pradeep to Wade, no run, good length delivery outside off, Wade gets on the front foot and defends
72.3 Pradeep to Wade, no run, good length delivery on middle, Wade covers the line of the ball and plays it back to the bowler
72.3 Pradeep to Wade, no ball, back of a length delivery outside off, Wade looked to play it through cover, it nipped away and the Lankans went up immediately, for the catch. They reviewed, but Pradeep had overstepped. Replays show that there wasn't any edge as well.
Jayawardene has reviewed a caught behind appeal. The Lankans were really confident. Oh dear, Pradeep has overstepped.
72.2 Pradeep to Wade, no run, good length delivery outside off, Wade goes forward and defends
72.1 Pradeep to Wade, no run, good length delivery outside off, Wade goes back and defends it to point
71.6 Herath to Mitchell Johnson, no run, gives this a lot of air on middle, Johnson drives it to midwicket
71.5 Herath to Mitchell Johnson, no run, floated up and turning in from outside off, Johnson dabs it to short leg
71.4 Herath to Wade, 1 run, plays this delivery in front of point and hurries across for a quick single
71.3 Herath to Wade, no run, floated up outside off, Wade drives it off the front foot back to the bowler
71.2 Herath to Mitchell Johnson, 1 run, floated up on middle, Johnson works it through midwicket for a single
71.1 Herath to Wade, 3 runs, floated up outside off, Wade goes back and across to play it to third man. Johnson does extremely well to run aggressively and comes back for the third.
70.6 Pradeep to Wade, 1 run, good length delivery angled across, Wade leans forward and plays it through cover for a single
70.5 Pradeep to Wade, no run, fuller length delivery outside off, Wade squeezes it out to cover
70.4 Pradeep to Wade, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, left alone by Wade
70.3 Pradeep to Wade, no run, fuller length delivery outside off, Wade goes back and opens the face to play it to point
70.2 Pradeep to Mitchell Johnson, 3 runs, back of a length delivery outside off, Johnson goes back and punches it nicely in front of point, by the time the fielders get to the ball, the batsmen run three
70.1 Pradeep to Mitchell Johnson, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Johnson goes back and defends it to point
Nuwan Pradeep [9.0-0-53-0] is back into the attack
69.6 Herath to Mitchell Johnson, 1 run, this one is pushed through quicker outside off, Johnson is squared up a bit, gets an outside edge which runs through backward point, single taken
69.5 Herath to Mitchell Johnson, no run, similar line, length and trajectory, similar shot from Johnson
69.4 Herath to Mitchell Johnson, no run, keeps it full and straight on off and middle, Mitchell Johnson defends cleanly
69.3 Herath to Mitchell Johnson, no run, floated up on middle, Johnson gets on the front foot and defends
69.2 Herath to Mitchell Johnson, no run, floated up outside off, Johnson lets it go through to the keeper
69.1 Herath to Wade, 1 run, well tossed up on middle, driven down to long on for a single
68.6 Lakmal to Wade, 1 run, good length delivery outside off, Wade drives it through the line to sweeper cover for a single
68.5 Lakmal to Wade, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, left alone by Wade
68.4 Lakmal to Wade, no run, full and on off stump, Wade gets on the front foot and defends to cover
68.3 Lakmal to Wade, no run, good length delivery pitched well outside off, Wade lets it go through to the keeper
68.2 Lakmal to Wade, no run, fuller length delivery outside off, Wade gets on the front foot and defends
68.1 Lakmal to Wade, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, left alone by Wade
67.6 Herath to Wade, 1 run, floated up on the pads, flicked through square leg for a single
67.5 Herath to Wade, 2 runs, tossed up on the pads and turning into the body, Wade plays it with soft hands to the fine leg region for a single
67.4 Herath to Wade, no run, reaches out to defend this floated up delivery outside off, to cover
67.3 Herath to Wade, no run, flatter delivery on middle, Wade reaches forward and defends
67.2 Herath to Wade, no run, sharp delivery outside off, Wade watches it go into the keeper's gloves
67.1 Herath to Wade, no run, tossed up on off stump, Wade moves forward and defends
66.6 Lakmal to Mitchell Johnson, FOUR, full and on the pads, Johnson flicks it beautifully through midwicket, pierces the gap to perfection and gets off the mark with a boundary
66.5 Lakmal to Mitchell Johnson, no run, that was a real snorter, short and on middle, Johnson was going for the pull, but in the end pulled out of it, is hit flush on the helmet. Good intensity being shown by the Sri Lankan bowlers
66.4 Lakmal to Mitchell Johnson, no run, comes from around the wicket and bowls it on a good length, Johnson stays back and presents the full face, defends to point
66.3 Lakmal to Mitchell Johnson, no run, good length delivery angled across Johnson, this time he lets it go through
66.2 Lakmal to Mitchell Johnson, no run, short of length delivery outside off, Johnson gets on the backfoot to drive, is a bit hurried because of the pace and is beaten
66.1 Lakmal to Mitchell Johnson, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, left alone by Johnson
65.6 Herath to Wade, no run, tossed up outside off, Wade reaches forward and defends
65.5 Herath to Wade, no run, shuffles across a bit, gets outside off and defends
65.4 Herath to Wade, no run, this one turns across the left hander, over the leg stump as Wade tries to flick, misses it.
65.3 Herath to Wade, no run, tossed up on middle, Wade gets forward and defends
Mitchell Johnson, left handed bat, comes to the crease
65.2 Herath to Michael Clarke, out Caught by Karunaratne!! This is a big wicket for Sri Lanka. They are right back into the game now. Tossed up just a bit more on middle, Clarke goes forward to play the slog sweep, but gets a top edge. It goes high up in the air and Karunaratne does well at midwicket to get under it, takes it easily. Sri Lanka have broken into the Australian tail now. Michael Clarke c Karunaratne b Herath 50(75) [4s-5 6s-1]
Herath to Michael Clarke, THATS OUT!! Caught!!
65.1 Herath to Michael Clarke, no run, floated up on middle, Clarke gets on the front foot and defends
Rangana Herath [14.0-1-48-1] is back into the attack
64.6 Lakmal to Wade, no run, good length delivery on off stump, Wade taps it to cover and calls for the single, it was hit straight to the fielder and this time Clarke sends him back.
64.5 Lakmal to Wade, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Wade shoulders arms to that one
64.4 Lakmal to Wade, no run, this one is angled in from around the wicket, bouncer, Wade sways away to let it go through
64.3 Lakmal to Wade, no run, fuller length delivery angled across, keeps low, left alone by Wade
64.2 Lakmal to Michael Clarke, 1 run, good length delivery outside off, Clarke drives it through cover for a single. He brings up his 25th Test fifty with that. His dream run continues.
64.1 Lakmal to Michael Clarke, no run
64.1 Lakmal to Michael Clarke, no run, fuller length delivery outside off, Clarke drives it off the front foot to cover
Suranga Lakmal [13.0-2-51-0] is back into the attack
63.6 Dilshan to Wade, no run, well tossed up outside off, Wade reaches out and defends
63.5 Dilshan to Wade, no run, pushed through quicker on middle, Wade goes back and punches to short leg
63.4 Dilshan to Wade, no run, pushed through quicker outside off, Wade moves his front pad forward and pads it to slip
63.3 Dilshan to Wade, no run, darted in outside off, a bit short, Wade looks to cut and misses
63.2 Dilshan to Wade, no run, tossed up low full toss outside off, driven back firmly to the bowler
63.1 Dilshan to Michael Clarke, 1 run, flatter delivery on the pads, Clarke goes back and works it to behind square for a single
62.6 Dhammika to Wade, no run, good length delivery outside off, Wade goes back and defends it to cover
62.5 Dhammika to Michael Clarke, 1 run, back of a length delivery on middle, Clarke pulls it along the ground straight to deep square leg
62.5 Dhammika to Michael Clarke, wide, short on middle, but too high, called wide once more
62.4 Dhammika to Michael Clarke, no run, good length delivery nipping in from outside off, Clarke looks to flick, and is hit on the pads. Muffled appeals from the Lankans, but he was struck outside the line
62.3 Dhammika to Michael Clarke, no run, short of length delivery outside off, Clarke initially gets in position to play the pull, but lets it go through at the last moment.
62.2 Dhammika to Wade, 1 run, fuller length delivery on the pads, flicked through midwicket for a single
62.1 Dhammika to Wade, no run, good length delivery angled across the left hander, it beats him once again. Agonising moments for Sri Lanka
61.6 Dilshan to Wade, 1 run, tossed up and bouncing away from outside off, driven through cover for a single
61.5 Dilshan to Wade, no run, Dropped! Floated up on middle, Wade came forward and played it straight to short leg, it was played firmly, but put down by Thirimanne. Replays show that the ball actually went a bit low into his heel and Thirimanne was slow to get his palms down.
61.4 Dilshan to Wade, FOUR, flat and wide outside off, Wade goes on the backfoot and plays a crunching cut shot, it beats the sweeper cover fielder with ease, first boundary for Wade.
61.3 Dilshan to Wade, 2 runs, floated up outside off, Wade drives it through cover for a couple
61.2 Dilshan to Michael Clarke, 1 run, Clarke comes down the track, Dilshan beats him in the flight as he tosses this one up on the pads, flicked through square leg for a single
61.1 Dilshan to Wade, 1 run, floated up outside off, Wade reaches forward and opens the face to play it past point for a single
60.6 Dhammika to Wade, 1 run, short of length delivery on middle, Wade pulls it powerfully, but straight to fine leg, for just a single
60.5 Dhammika to Wade, no run, short of length delivery outside off, Wade goes on the backfoot and plays it to gully
60.4 Dhammika to Wade, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Wade lets it go through to the keeper
60.3 Dhammika to Wade, no run, good length delivery angled across once again, Wade makes contact this time, taps it to cover
60.2 Dhammika to Wade, no run, this one shoots up from a length, Wade is surprised as it beats him, hardly carries to the keeper
60.1 Dhammika to Michael Clarke, 1 run, good length delivery on the pads, Clarke flicks it to deep square leg for a single
59.6 Dilshan to Wade, no run, floated up and angled across Wade, he gets forward and blocks
59.5 Dilshan to Wade, 2 runs, goes on the backfoot and cuts this short and wide delivery to deep point for a couple
59.4 Dilshan to Wade, no run, this one grips the surface and bounces from outside off, Wade takes the bottom hand off the handle as he fends it off
59.3 Dilshan to Wade, no run, flighted up on the pads, Wade defends it to the left of the bowler
59.2 Dilshan to Wade, no run, tossed up on middle, Wade pushes forward to defend it.
59.1 Dilshan to Michael Clarke, 1 run, floated up on the pads, worked to deep square leg for a single
58.6 Dhammika to Wade, no run, another short of length delivery just outside off, it does not bounce up that much, Wade sways away to let it go through
58.5 Dhammika to Wade, no run, good length delivery angled across Wade, he lets it go through to the keeper
58.5 Dhammika to Wade, wide, another bouncer on middle this one is too high, wide called.
58.4 Dhammika to Wade, no run, short of length delivery on middle, Wade ducks under it.
Matthew Wade, left handed bat, comes to the crease
58.3 Dhammika to Michael Clarke, out Michael Hussey Run Out!! Length delivery outside off, Clarke tapped it to cover for a quick single. The fielder came in really quickly and even sent in the direct hit at the striker end, Hussey was well short even though he put in a despairing dive. What a way to get out in your last Test. The crowd gives him a standing ovation. Michael Hussey run out (Karunaratne) 25(51)
Dhammika to Michael Clarke, THATS OUT!! Run Out!!
Direct hit at the striker end. Third umpire called in. He is a goner
58.2 Dhammika to Michael Hussey, 1 run, full and wide outside off, Hussey forces it through extra cover for a single
58.1 Dhammika to Michael Hussey, no run, good length delivery outside off, Hussey drives it off the front foot to cover
57.6 Dilshan to Michael Clarke, no run, flatter delivery on middle, turning in, pushed to midwicket
57.5 Dilshan to Michael Hussey, 1 run, a tad shorter and outside off, Hussey punches it to sweeper cover for a single
57.4 Dilshan to Michael Hussey, no run, flatter and outside off, Hussey eases it to backward point
57.3 Dilshan to Michael Clarke, 1 run, floated up on middle, driven down to long on for a single
57.2 Dilshan to Michael Clarke, no run, goes on the backfoot and tries to flick, it goes straight to short leg
57.1 Dilshan to Michael Hussey, 1 run, tossed up outside off, Hussey drives it through cover, the fielder fails to grab that, single taken
56.6 Dhammika to Michael Hussey, 1 run, back of a length delivery outside off, Hussey pushes it off the backfoot to sweeper cover for a single
56.5 Dhammika to Michael Hussey, no run, yorker length delivery outside off, Hussey pushes it back to the bowler
56.4 Dhammika to Michael Hussey, 2 runs, fuller length delivery outside off, Hussey eases it through cover for a couple
56.3 Dhammika to Michael Hussey, no run, good length delivery on middle, Hussey dabs it to the leg side
56.2 Dhammika to Michael Clarke, 1 run, half volley outside off, Clarke drives it through cover, sweeper cover in place, just a single
56.1 Dhammika to Michael Clarke, no run, good length delivery outside off, Clarke gets forward and defends
Dhammika Prasad [7.0-0-42-0] is back into the attack
55.6 Dilshan to Michael Hussey, no run, tossed up outside off, Hussey drives it back to the bowler
55.5 Dilshan to Michael Clarke, leg byes, 1 run, floated up down the leg side, it goes off the pads to the short fine leg region, single taken
55.4 Dilshan to Michael Clarke, no run, slightly shorter, Clarke once again goes forward and blocks
55.3 Dilshan to Michael Clarke, no run, flatter and pushed through outside off, Clarke pushes forward in defence
55.2 Dilshan to Michael Clarke, no run
55.1 Dilshan to Michael Hussey, 1 run, tossed up outside off, Hussey drives it to mid off for a single
That will be Tea on Day 2. Sri Lanka had a real chance after Warner's dismissal when they could have had Michael Clarke first ball. They chose not to review it and he is batting on 42. Other than that, it has been a familiar story for the visitors. Hussey got a standing ovation as he walked out and has looked solid at the crease. Join us in about 20 minutes to find out if Sri Lanka put in a stronger fight in the last session.
54.6 Pradeep to Michael Hussey, 3 runs, full and wide outside off, Hussey drives it through cover, he has timed it really well and comes back for three.
54.5 Pradeep to Michael Hussey, no run, good length delivery on the pads, Hussey defends it with soft hands to the leg side
54.4 Pradeep to Michael Hussey, no run, good length delivery angled across, Hussey lets it go through
54.3 Pradeep to Michael Hussey, no run, good length delivery on the pads, Hussey dabs it to the leg side
54.2 Pradeep to Michael Hussey, no run, good length delivery outside off, Hussey opens the face and plays it straight to point
54.1 Pradeep to Michael Clarke, 1 run, back of a length delivery outside off, Clarke opens the face and plays it through point for a single
53.6 Herath to Michael Hussey, no run, stays back this time, works this off the pads to the short leg fielder
53.5 Herath to Michael Hussey, no run, moves down the track and plays this delivery down to the off side
53.4 Herath to Michael Hussey, no run, comes down the track and drives it off the front foot through cover
53.3 Herath to Michael Hussey, no run, tossed up and turning in, Hussey comes forward, pads it to the off side
53.2 Herath to Michael Clarke, 1 run, flicked off the pads to short midwicket for a single
53.1 Herath to Michael Clarke, no run, floated up outside off, Clarke goes forward and pushes to cover point
52.6 Pradeep to Michael Clarke, 1 run, Pradeep slants onto the pads, turned through square leg for a single
52.5 Pradeep to Michael Hussey, 1 run, drives this delivery off the front foot through the vacant cover region for a single
52.4 Pradeep to Michael Hussey, no run, back of a length delivery slanted across off, left alone by Hussey
52.3 Pradeep to Michael Clarke, 1 run, good length delivery on middle, Clarke drives it to mid on for a single
52.2 Pradeep to Michael Clarke, no run, on the pads, Clarke flicks it to midwicket
52.1 Pradeep to Michael Hussey, 1 run, good length delivery outside off, driven through cover for a single
51.6 Herath to Michael Hussey, 1 run, pushed through a bit quicker outside off, driven to mid on for a single
51.5 Herath to Michael Hussey, no run, flatter and turning into the bat, Hussey defends it softly to short leg
51.4 Herath to Michael Hussey, no run, flighted up and turning in, Hussey comes down the track and defends
51.3 Herath to Michael Clarke, 1 run, the mid off and mid on go back, this straight delivery is driven in the direction of long off for a single
51.2 Herath to Michael Clarke, FOUR, on his feet again, down the track, this time the delivery was pitched outside off, he lofts it over mid off for a one bounce four.
51.1 Herath to Michael Clarke, SIX, this is Michael Clarke at his best. Tossed up on middle, Clarke dances down the track and lofts it straight into the stands behind long on.
50.6 Pradeep to Michael Hussey, 2 runs, good length delivery on the pads, Hussey goes back and works it through midwicket for a couple
50.5 Pradeep to Michael Clarke, 1 run, good length delivery outside off, Clarke drives off the front foot through cover for a single
50.4 Pradeep to Michael Hussey, 1 run, back of a length delivery outside off, Hussey cuts it past point for a single
50.3 Pradeep to Michael Clarke, 1 run, back of a length delivery outside off, Clarke goes on the backfoot and taps it in front of point for a quick single
50.2 Pradeep to Michael Clarke, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Clarke goes back and defends it to cover
50.1 Pradeep to Michael Hussey, 1 run, fuller length delivery outside off, Hussey drives off the front foot to cover for a single
Nuwan Pradeep [6.0-0-39-0] is back into the attack
49.6 Herath to Michael Hussey, 1 run, comes down the track and flicks it through deep midwicket for a single
49.5 Herath to Michael Hussey, no run, flighted up outside off and turning in, presses forward in defence
49.4 Herath to Michael Clarke, 1 run, tossed up on middle, Clarke flicks it to midwicket for a single
49.3 Herath to Michael Hussey, 1 run, comes down the track and drives it to long on for a single
49.2 Herath to Michael Hussey, no run, fuller outside off, Hussey drives it back to the bowler
49.1 Herath to Michael Hussey, no run, floated up outside off, Hussey comes down the track and pushes it to cover
48.6 Lakmal to Michael Clarke, no run, good length delivery outside off, Clarke goes forward and defends it
48.5 Lakmal to Michael Clarke, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Clarke tries to cut it real late, plays it straight to backward point
48.4 Lakmal to Michael Clarke, no run, fuller length delivery outside off, Clarke reaches out and defends it to cover
48.3 Lakmal to Michael Hussey, 1 run, back of a length delivery outside off, Hussey goes on the backfoot and punches it through cover point for a single
48.2 Lakmal to Michael Hussey, no run, fuller length delivery outside off, left alone by Hussey
48.1 Lakmal to Michael Hussey, no run, good length delivery outside off, Hussey drives it to cover
47.6 Herath to Michael Clarke, no run, full and outside off, driven off the front foot to cover
47.5 Herath to Michael Clarke, no run, slows this up a bit, on middle, Clarke pads it to the off side
47.4 Herath to Michael Clarke, no run, bowls this wide of the crease, on middle, Clarke dances down the track and drives to mid off
47.3 Herath to Michael Clarke, no run, fuller on the pads, Clarke plays it to the short mid on fielder
47.2 Herath to Michael Clarke, no run, floated up on middle, Clarke presses forward in defence
47.1 Herath to Michael Hussey, 1 run, pushed through quicker on the pads, Hussey flicks it through midwicket for a single
46.6 Lakmal to Michael Clarke, FOUR, Lakmal is bowling from around the wickets, bowls it full on middle, Clarke walks across the stumps and flicks it through midwicket for a boundary. Super shot
46.5 Lakmal to Michael Clarke, 2 runs, good length delivery on middle, Clarke flicks it through midwicket for a couple
46.4 Lakmal to Michael Clarke, no run, full and wide outside off, Clarke shoulders arms to that one
46.3 Lakmal to Michael Clarke, no run, full and wide outside off, Clarke reaches out and drives it to short cover
46.2 Lakmal to Michael Clarke, no run, fuller length delivery outside off, Clarke drives it straight to mid off
46.1 Lakmal to Michael Hussey, 3 runs, back of a length delivery outside off, Hussey goes on the backfoot and punches it through cover point, comes back for an easy three
45.6 Herath to Michael Clarke, no run, comes down the track and drives a full delivery to short mid on
45.5 Herath to Michael Clarke, no run, pushed through on the pads, Clarke goes back and plays it to short leg
45.4 Herath to Michael Clarke, no run
45.4 Herath to Michael Clarke, no run, floated up on middle, turns away and keeps low, Clarke does well to bend and defend
45.3 Herath to Michael Clarke, no run, plays a thumping drive straight to cover who misfields, but still no chance of a single
45.2 Herath to Michael Clarke, no run, flatter on the pads, Clarke goes back and blocks it
45.1 Herath to Michael Clarke, no run, tossed up on middle, Clarke gets on the front foot to defend
44.6 Lakmal to Michael Hussey, no run, good length delivery outside off, Hussey gets on the front foot, blocks it to point
44.5 Lakmal to Michael Hussey, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, in the same spot, similar reaction from Hussey
44.4 Lakmal to Michael Hussey, no run, slanted wide outside off, left alone by Hussey once again
44.3 Lakmal to Michael Hussey, no run, back of a length delivery pitched outside off, left alone by Hussey again
44.2 Lakmal to Michael Hussey, no run, fuller length delivery seaming away a bit outside off, Hussey shoulders arms
44.1 Lakmal to Michael Hussey, no run, full and angled across Hussey, left alone by him
43.6 Herath to Michael Clarke, no run, tossed up on middle, Clarke comes down the track and drives it straight to cover
43.5 Herath to Michael Clarke, no run, down the leg side, left alone by Clarke
43.4 Herath to Michael Hussey, 1 run, flicks a low full toss just wide of mid on for a single
43.3 Herath to Michael Hussey, no run, defended off the front foot once again
43.2 Herath to Michael Hussey, no run, this one is a tad flatter, Hussey reaches out to defend
43.1 Herath to Michael Hussey, no run, floated up outside off, Hussey gets forward and defends
42.6 Lakmal to Michael Clarke, no run, slants this one across off, left alone by Clarke again
42.5 Lakmal to Michael Clarke, no run, drives this one back to the bowler who gets a hand to it, the ball rolls towards mid off
42.4 Lakmal to Michael Clarke, no run, full and outside off, pushed back to the bowler
42.3 Lakmal to Michael Clarke, no run, comes around the wicket and slants this one across the right hander who lets it go through
42.2 Lakmal to Michael Clarke, FOUR, darts this one onto the pads, Clarke flicks it to the fine leg fence for a boundary
42.1 Lakmal to Michael Clarke, no run, good length delivery outside off, left alone by Clarke
41.6 Herath to Michael Hussey, no run
41.6 Herath to Michael Hussey, no run, plays this to point, looks for a single, does not get it
41.5 Herath to Michael Hussey, no run, flat and outside off, Hussey pushes it to cover
Michael Hussey, left handed bat, comes to the crease
Crowd giving Hussey a massive cheer. The Sri Lankan players give him a guard of honor.
41.4 Herath to Hughes, out Caught by Chandimal!! Herath strikes for Sri Lanka yet again and Chandimal takes a brilliant catch. Flat and skidding on outside off, Hughes goes back and tries to cut, gets an under edge, Chandimal stays low and takes it cleanly. Hughes c Chandimal b Herath 87(143) [4s-9]
Herath to Hughes, THATS OUT!! Caught!!
41.3 Herath to Hughes, no run, floated up outside off, turning in, Hughes plunges forward and blocks
41.2 Herath to Michael Clarke, 1 run, pushed through on the pads, flicked away to square leg for a single
41.1 Herath to Michael Clarke, no run, tossed up outside off, Clarke reaches out and defends
40.6 Lakmal to Hughes, no run, length delivery outside off and angling across, Hughes gets forward and lets it go through
40.5 Lakmal to Hughes, no run, shortish delivery outside off, he gets some extra bounce, Hughes lifts his bat and lets it go, good carry to the keeper
40.4 Lakmal to Hughes, no run, lands it on a length and angling across, Hughes shoulders arms
40.3 Lakmal to Hughes, no run, back of a length and angling across with an extra bounce, Hughes flashes hard and misses it, that was too close to his body
40.2 Lakmal to Hughes, no run, fullish delivery on off, Hughes gets forward and pushes it towards mid off
40.1 Lakmal to Hughes, no run, back of a length delivery outside off and angling away, Hughes stays back and defends it, he got some extra bounce on that occasion
39.6 Herath to Hughes, 1 run, fired in full on the pads, Hughes clips it to deep mid wicket
39.5 Herath to Michael Clarke, 1 run, tossed up delivery on middle, Clarke comes down the track and drives it to mid on
39.4 Herath to Hughes, 1 run, trifle short on the stumps, Hughes whips it to deep mid wicket
39.3 Herath to Hughes, no run, tossed up delivery on middle, Hughes gets forward and defends it
39.2 Herath to Hughes, 2 runs, short outside off and turning in, Hughes goes back and late-cuts it down to third man
39.1 Herath to Hughes, no run, fired in full on off, Hughes presses forward and blocks it
38.6 Dilshan to Michael Clarke, no run, turning in from outside off, Clarke plays it to the leg side
38.5 Dilshan to Hughes, 1 run, straying on the pads, Hughes works it to backward square leg
38.4 Dilshan to Michael Clarke, 1 run, drifting into the pads, Clarke plays it to the leg side
38.3 Dilshan to Michael Clarke, FOUR, Pup's fine run continues, turning down the leg side, Clarke waits on the back foot and with the rolls of the wrists glances it down to fine leg
38.2 Dilshan to Hughes, 1 run, tossed up delivery on the pads, Hughes gets down and sweeps it to fine leg
38.1 Dilshan to Michael Clarke, 1 run, turning into the pads, Clarke works it to deep square leg
37.6 Herath to Hughes, no run, the quicker one from wide of the crease, Hughes gets forward and blocks it
37.5 Herath to Michael Clarke, 1 run, pitched outside off and turning away, Clarke opens the face of the bat and angles it square of the wicket
37.4 Herath to Michael Clarke, no run, tossed up delivery on the stumps, Michael Clarke gets forward and defends it
37.3 Herath to Hughes, 1 run, pushed through quicker, Hughes pushes forward and the ball goes off the inside edge to backward square leg
37.2 Herath to Hughes, no run, tossed up delivery on the pads, Hughes plays it towards short leg
The sight screen is refusing to move due to some electrical problem and the crowds are up on their feet
37.1 Herath to Hughes, no run, tossed up and turning in, Hughes defends it to the leg side
36.6 Dilshan to Michael Clarke, no run, tossed up delivery on the stumps, Clarke comes down the track and clips it to short midwicket
36.5 Dilshan to Hughes, 3 runs, tossed up delivery on the pads, Hughes this time gets down and paddles it to fine leg, the ball slowed down near the ropes and they come back for the third
36.4 Dilshan to Hughes, FOUR, meanwhile Hughes continues to make hay while the sun shines, slightly shorter outside off, Hughes waits on the back foot and late-cuts it down to third man
36.3 Dilshan to Hughes, no run, tossed up delivery on the stumps, Hughes gets forward and defends it
36.2 Dilshan to Hughes, no run, outside off and turning away, Hughes lifts his bat and lets it go
36.1 Dilshan to Hughes, no run, pitched outside off and turning away, Hughes gets forward and shoulders arms
35.6 Herath to Hughes, 1 run, quicker delivery outside off, Hughes pushes it to backward point
35.5 Herath to Hughes, no run, slowed it down a bit, Hughes defends it to the off side
35.4 Herath to Michael Clarke, 1 run, tossed up delivery on off, Clarke drives it to mid off
35.3 Herath to Michael Clarke, no run, the arm ball from round the wicket, Clarke goes back and defends it
35.2 Herath to Michael Clarke, FOUR, uses his feet this time, tossed up delivery on off, Clarke comes down the track and drives it well wide of the fielder to deep extra cover, he's off the mark immediately
35.1 Herath to Michael Clarke, no run, the arm ball from wide of the crease, Clarke pushes forward and is hit low on the pads, huge appeal is turned down, it looked out to me, but Mahela didn't review it, Clarke was a dead duck there, what a lucky reprieve for the skipper
A slip and a short leg for Clarke
34.6 Dilshan to Hughes, no run, tossed up delivery on the stumps, Hughes gets forward and defends it
Michael Clarke, right handed bat, comes to the crease
34.5 Dilshan to Warner, out Caught by Dhammika!! Once again he's missed out on a ton after getting a great start, well tossed up delivery on off, Warner skips down the track and skied it in the air towards long off, he didn't quite get to the pitch of the ball, Prasad back-pedals a bit and takes a sharp catch, he was looking directly into the sun, but takes it easily in the end. Warner c Dhammika b Dilshan 85(84) [4s-10]
Dilshan to Warner, THATS OUT!! Caught!!
34.4 Dilshan to Hughes, 1 run, tossed up again, Hughes gets forward and drives it to sweeper cover
34.3 Dilshan to Hughes, no run, flatter delivery outside off, Hughes defends it to the off side
34.2 Dilshan to Hughes, no run, floated up outside off, Hughes gets forward and defends it
34.1 Dilshan to Warner, 1 run, tossed up wide outside off, Warner drives it to sweeper cover
33.6 Herath to Hughes, 2 runs, bit too full from Herath, Hughes pushes it towards sweeper cover, a slight fumble and they come back for the second
33.5 Herath to Hughes, no run, flighted delivery outside off, Hughes pads it away
33.4 Herath to Hughes, no run, tossed up delivery outside off, Hughes gets forward and pads it away
33.3 Herath to Warner, 1 run, fired in full on off, Warner drives it to sweeper cover
33.2 Herath to Warner, no run, turning in from outside off, Warner gets forward and defends it back to the bowler
33.1 Herath to Warner, no run, tossed up delivery on off, Warner gets forward and drives it to covers, couldn't get past the fielder
32.6 Dhammika to Hughes, FOUR, four more, that's frustrating for the Lankans, back of a length and outside off, Hughes shapes in to cut and goes hard at it, the ball goes off the under edge and over the slip cordon, down to third man
32.5 Dhammika to Hughes, no run, full and pushed across him, Hughes gets forward and defends it down on the track
32.4 Dhammika to Hughes, FOUR, poor ball from Dhammika, too short and wide outside off, Hughes waited on the back foot, reached for it and slaps it down to third man fence
32.3 Dhammika to Warner, 1 run, shortish delivery outside off, Warner punches it square of the wicket on the off side
32.2 Dhammika to Hughes, 1 run, fuller length delivery on off, Hughes drives it to sweeper cover
32.1 Dhammika to Hughes, no run, full and swinging in, Hughes stays back and defends it solidly
31.6 Herath to Hughes, 1 run, flighted on middle, Hughes clips it to deep mid wicket
31.5 Herath to Warner, 1 run, bit too full on middle, Warner drives it to long on
31.4 Herath to Warner, no run, turning in from outside off, Warner pushes forward and defends it
31.3 Herath to Warner, no run, floated up outside off, Warner pushes it to covers
31.2 Herath to Warner, 2 runs, slightly short outside off, Warner goes back and punches it to deep extra cover for another couple
31.1 Herath to Warner, 2 runs, tossed up delivery on off, Warner drives hard at it and edges it down to third man, that was the top spinner
30.6 Dhammika to Warner, 1 run, shortish delivery outside off, Warner punches it square of the wicket on the off side
30.5 Dhammika to Warner, no run, length delivery outside off, Warner leaves it alone
30.4 Dhammika to Warner, FOUR, classic shot from the pocket dynamo, length delivery just outside off, Warner gets forward and creams it on the up to sweeper cover, he had timed it well and the deep fielder couldn't reach to the ball as it crossed the ropes
30.3 Dhammika to Warner, no run, full and tailing in, Warner pushes it back to the bowler
30.2 Dhammika to Hughes, 1 run, keeps it full on off, Hughes drives it to sweeper cover
30.1 Dhammika to Hughes, no run, fullish delivery on off, Hughes pushes it towards mid off
29.6 Herath to Hughes, 1 run, turning into the pads again, Hughes nudges it to deep square leg
29.5 Herath to Hughes, no run, turning in sharply into the pads, Hughes plays it towards short leg
29.4 Herath to Hughes, 2 runs, pushed through quicker, Hughes waits on the back foot and angles it down to third man for a couple
29.3 Herath to Hughes, no run, floated up on off, Hughes pushes it to covers
29.2 Herath to Hughes, no run, turning in from outside off, Hughes gets forward and defends it down on the track
29.1 Herath to Hughes, no run, tossed up delivery on off, Hughes gets forward and defends it to the off side
28.6 Dhammika to Warner, no run, full and tailing into the stumps from round the wicket, Warner gets forward and defends it solidly
28.5 Dhammika to Hughes, 1 run, shortish delivery on the stumps, Hughes swivels and pulls it to backward square leg, the partnership between Hughes and Warner is now 100
28.4 Dhammika to Hughes, no run, length delivery on the stumps, right on the money, Hughes defends it back to the bowler
28.3 Dhammika to Hughes, 2 runs, straying on the pads, Hughes whips it off his pads to fine leg for a couple
28.2 Dhammika to Warner, 1 run, shortish delivery on the stumps, Warner gets into the position quickly and smashes it to deep mid wicket, there is a protection in the deep
28.1 Dhammika to Hughes, 1 run, shortish delivery outside off, Hughes cuts it towards gully, half stop by the fielder and they get the single in the end
Dhammika Prasad [4.0-0-21-0] is back into the attack
27.6 Herath to Warner, no run, floated up again, Warner hits it straight to the fielder at covers
27.5 Herath to Hughes, 1 run, tossed up delivery on off, Hughes pushes it to point
27.4 Herath to Hughes, no run, turning into the pads, Hughes plays it to the leg side
27.3 Herath to Warner, 1 run, slightly shorter and outside off, Warner cuts it to deep backward point
27.2 Herath to Warner, no run, turning in sharply from outside off, Warner pushes forward and is hit on the pads, the impact was in line, but the extra turn is taking it down the leg side, so Warner survives and SL lose a review
Mahela has reviewed for a LBW decision. Replays suggest it hits the pads first, the impact is in line and looks like it may well turn down the leg side
27.1 Herath to Warner, 2 runs, starts off with a short delivery outside off, Warner goes back and cuts it square of the wicket on the off side
That's lunch and Australia are cruising at the moment. The openers got them off to a great start, but they lost Cowan to a bizzare run-out. Warner continued his great form and blasted a fifty to take Australia to a rollicking start. Hughes also has supported well with a fifty and the pitch is very good for batting, which is not a good sign for the Lankans. Plenty of runs in store in the second session. Do join us in about 35 minutes...
26.6 Lakmal to Hughes, no run, bouncer on the stumps, Hughes ducks under it, excellent session for the Aussies
26.5 Lakmal to Hughes, no run, probing line around the off stump, Hughes gets across and defends it
26.4 Lakmal to Hughes, no run, angling in from a length, Hughes gets forward and shoulders arms
26.3 Lakmal to Hughes, no run, back of a length and angling in, Hughes defends it towards covers
26.2 Lakmal to Hughes, no run, length delivery outside off and angling in, Hughes lifts his bat and lets it go
26.1 Lakmal to Hughes, FOUR, fifty for Hughes as well, well timed shot, back of a length and outside off, Hughes waited on the back foot, opens the face and runs it down to third man for a boundary
25.6 Dilshan to Hughes, 1 run, pitched outside off and turning away, Hughes cuts it square of the wicket on the off side
25.5 Dilshan to Hughes, no run, flatter delivery on the stumps, Hughes stays back and defends it back to the bowler
25.4 Dilshan to Hughes, no run, floated up on middle, Hughes defends it to the off side
25.3 Dilshan to Hughes, no run, tossed up delivery on the pads, Hughes plays it towards the leg side
25.2 Dilshan to Hughes, no run, pushed through quicker, Hughes plays it to the leg side
25.1 Dilshan to Warner, 1 run, too short from Dilshan, Warner goes bak and carves it to sweeper cover
24.6 Lakmal to Hughes, no run, probing line from Lakmal, Hughes stays right behind the line and defends it
24.5 Lakmal to Hughes, no run, full and angling in, Hughes gets forward and shoulders arms, the keeper collects it on the bounce
24.4 Lakmal to Hughes, no run, length delivery outside off and straightening, Hughes gets forward and shoulders arms
24.3 Lakmal to Hughes, no run, lovely ball from Lakmal, back of a length from round the wicket and it leaves the left hander at the last minute, Hughes withdraws his bat after being tempted to play
24.2 Lakmal to Hughes, no run, length delivery outside off, Hughes gets an inside edge onto the pads
24.1 Lakmal to Warner, 1 run, shortish delivery outside off, Warner punches it sweeper cover
23.6 Dilshan to Warner, 1 run, pitched outside off and turning away sharply with an extra bounce, Warner checks his shot at the last minute and plays it to sweeper cover
23.5 Dilshan to Warner, no run, well flighted again, firmly driven to covers, straight to the fielder
23.4 Dilshan to Warner, no run, tossed up delivery on off, Warner drives it to mid off
23.3 Dilshan to Hughes, 1 run, drifting into the pads, Hughes tucks it away to backward square leg
23.2 Dilshan to Hughes, no run, pushed through quicker, Hughes blocks it to the off side
23.1 Dilshan to Warner, 1 run, trifle short outside off, Warner cuts it to sweeper cover
22.6 Lakmal to Hughes, no run, again slants it across the left hander, who is happy to leave that alone
22.5 Lakmal to Hughes, no run, outside off stump and angling across, Hughes shoulders arms
22.4 Lakmal to Warner, 1 run, shortish delivery outside off stump, Warner cuts it away square of the wicket
22.3 Lakmal to Warner, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Warner defends it to the off side
22.2 Lakmal to Warner, no run, outside off and slanting across, Warner gets forward and leaves it alone
22.1 Lakmal to Warner, no run, length delivery outside off and angling across, Warner shoulders arms
21.6 Dilshan to Hughes, no run, quicker delivery outside off, Hughes goes back and defends it
21.5 Dilshan to Hughes, no run, speared in full on off, Hughes pushes forward and gets an inside edge onto the pads
21.4 Dilshan to Hughes, no run, pitched outside off and turning away, Hughes shapes in to cut and bottom edges it towards the stumps
21.3 Dilshan to Hughes, no run, pushed through quicker outside off, Hughes gets forward and pads it away, he was struck way outside the line
21.2 Dilshan to Hughes, no run, drifting into the pads, Hughes plays it towards short leg
21.1 Dilshan to Hughes, no run, tossed up delivery on the stumps, Hughes gets forward and defends it
20.6 Lakmal to Hughes, 1 run, shortish delivery on the stumps, Hughes pulls it away to deep mid wicket
20.5 Lakmal to Hughes, FOUR, superb shot from Hughes, overpitched and just outside off, Hughes gets to the pitch of the ball and creams it on the up to deep extra cover, perfect placement and the ball raced away!
20.4 Lakmal to Hughes, no run, length delivery outside off and angling away, Hughes lets it go through
20.3 Lakmal to Hughes, no run, fullish delivery outside off and pushed across him, Hughes gets forward and shoulders arms
20.2 Lakmal to Hughes, no run, length delivery outside off and angling across, Hughes lifts his bat and lets it go
20.1 Lakmal to Warner, 1 run, length delivery outside off, Warner drives it down to sweeper cover
Suranga Lakmal [4.0-0-25-0] is back into the attack
19.6 Dilshan to Hughes, no run, the quicker delivery again, Hughes stays back and defends it
19.5 Dilshan to Warner, 1 run, tossed up delivery on off, Warner drives it to sweeper cover
19.4 Dilshan to Warner, no run, pushed through quicker on the stumps, Warner is struck on the pads, that was missing leg
19.3 Dilshan to Hughes, 3 runs, poor bowling from Dilshan, drags it too short outside off, Hughes waits on the back foot and cuts it down to deep backward point, Lakmal covers good ground and slides well to save a run
19.2 Dilshan to Hughes, 2 runs, short again from Dilshan, Hughes goes back and cuts it away to deep point for another couple
19.1 Dilshan to Hughes, 2 runs, slightly short and turning away, Hughes cuts it to deep backward point for another couple
18.6 Pradeep to Hughes, 1 run, angling into the pads, Hughes works it to mid wicket
18.5 Pradeep to Hughes, 2 runs, 100 up for the Aussies, full and wide outside off, Hughes reaches forward and drives it to sweeper cover
18.4 Pradeep to Hughes, no run, pitched up and on off, Hughes drives it firmly to covers, half stop by the fielder
18.3 Pradeep to Hughes, no run, back of a length and angling across, Hughes stays back and defends it
18.2 Pradeep to Warner, 1 run, full and wide outside off, Warner drives it square of the wicket on the off side
18.1 Pradeep to Warner, FOUR, 9th boundary for Warner, it wasn't that full, but Warner leans onto it and thrashes it well wide of the fielder to sweeper cover
17.6 Dilshan to Hughes, no run, tossed up delivery on the stumps, Hughes gets forward and defends it
17.5 Dilshan to Hughes, no run, another quicker one, Hughes was half forward when he was struck on the pads, it was a close one and a loud appeal was turned down, Sri Lankans didn't review it and replays suggest it was going over the stumps and was down the leg side also
17.4 Dilshan to Hughes, no run, loopy delivery on the stumps, Hughes gets forward and defends it
17.3 Dilshan to Hughes, no run, slightly shorter outside off, Hughes cuts it to point
17.2 Dilshan to Hughes, 2 runs, beautifully bowled by Dilshan, much slower and this one turns away sharply, Hughes is drawn into the shot and the ball goes off the outside edge to third man
17.1 Dilshan to Hughes, no run, pushed through quicker, Hughes is struck on the pads well outside the line, loud appeal from Dilshan, but that can't be out
16.6 Pradeep to Warner, no run, length delivery on the stumps, Warner defends it to the off side
16.5 Pradeep to Warner, no run, full and a puff of dust came after the ball was pitched, Warner takes his bottom hand out of the way and defends it
16.5 Pradeep to Warner, 5 wides, shocking delivery from Pradeep, banged in short way down the leg side, Chandimal leaped high, but couldn't stop it
16.4 Pradeep to Hughes, 1 run, back of a length delivery on the leg stump, Hughes works it away to mid wicket
16.3 Pradeep to Hughes, no run, sharp bouncer on the stumps, Hughes ducks under it
16.2 Pradeep to Hughes, no run, length delivery on the stumps, Hughes gets across and defends it
16.1 Pradeep to Hughes, no run, fuller length delivery on the stumps, Hughes pushes it towards mid on
15.6 Dilshan to Warner, no run, pushed through quicker, Warner blocks it off the front foot
15.5 Dilshan to Hughes, 1 run, pitched outside off and turning away, Hughes cuts it away to sweeper cover
15.4 Dilshan to Hughes, 2 runs, slightly shorter outside off, Hughes cuts it fiercely to deep backward point, Lakmal covers good ground in the deep and cuts it off
15.3 Dilshan to Hughes, no run, tossed up delivery on off, Hughes gets forward and defends it
15.2 Dilshan to Hughes, no run, flatter delivery outside off, Hughes defends it to the off side
15.1 Dilshan to Hughes, no run, pitched outside off and turning away sharply, Hughes shapes in to cut and misses it
14.6 Pradeep to Warner, 2 runs, shortish delivery on the stumps, Warner tucks it away off his hips to deep mid wicket for a couple
14.5 Pradeep to Warner, no run, back of a length and outside off, Warner stays back and defends it to covers
14.4 Pradeep to Warner, no run, oh this one moved off the seam a bit, Warner was surprised by the late movement and is beaten comprehensively
14.3 Pradeep to Warner, no run, pitched up on middle and swinging in, Warner drives it to mid on
14.2 Pradeep to Warner, no run, keeps it full on off, Warner gets forward and pushes it to covers
14.1 Pradeep to Hughes, 1 run, full and on the pads, Hughes clips it away to deep square leg
13.6 Dilshan to Hughes, 1 run, drifting into the pads, the ball goes off the inside edge to backward square leg
13.5 Dilshan to Hughes, no run, pitched outside off and turning away, Hughes gets forward and defends it
13.4 Dilshan to Hughes, no run, straighter delivery outside off, Hughes pushes forward and defends it
13.3 Dilshan to Hughes, no run, slowed it down a bit, Hughes gets forward and defends it
13.2 Dilshan to Hughes, no run, drifting into the pads, Hughes plays it towards short midwicket
13.1 Dilshan to Hughes, no run, pushed through quicker, Hughes defends it to the off side
Tillakaratne Dilshan, right-arm off break, comes into the attack
12.6 Pradeep to Hughes, 1 run, fullish delivery outside off, Hughes slices it away to deep backward point
12.5 Pradeep to Hughes, no run, peach of a delivery from Pradeep, it has come from nowhere, lands it on a length and this one moves away off the seam, Hughes on the back foot was squared up and the ball zips past the outside edge
12.4 Pradeep to Warner, 3 runs, overpitched on the pads, Warner clips it away off his legs to deep mid wicket for another comfortable three
12.3 Pradeep to Warner, no run, length delivery pitched outside the leg stump, Warner defends it back to the bowler
12.2 Pradeep to Warner, no run, length delivery outside off, Warner defends it to covers
12.1 Pradeep to Warner, FOUR, he's reached yet another fifty with a boundary, back of a length and angling away, Warner waits on the back foot and cuts it away to deep backward point, he's on fire at the SCG
Nuwan Pradeep [2.0-0-14-0] is back into the attack
Drinks are on the field now
11.6 Dhammika to Warner, 1 run, angling into the pads, Warner works it to mid wicket
11.5 Dhammika to Warner, no run, fuller length delivery on off, Warner pushes it to the off side
11.4 Dhammika to Warner, FOUR, no stopping him this morning, full and wide outside off, Warner gets forward and drives it to sweeper cover, 7th boundary for Warner
11.3 Dhammika to Warner, no run, keeps it full on off, Warner pushes it back to the bowler
11.2 Dhammika to Warner, no run, fullish delivery on off, Warner pushes it to covers
11.1 Dhammika to Warner, no run, lands it on a length just outside off, Warner stays rooted to the crease and defends it
10.6 Mathews to Hughes, no run, length delivery wide outside off and angling away further, Hughes leaves it alone
10.5 Mathews to Hughes, no run, back of a length outside off, Hughes slashes hard and edges it towards the slip cordon
10.4 Mathews to Hughes, no run, length delivery much closer to the off stump, Hughes flashes hard and misses it
10.3 Mathews to Hughes, FOUR, this is poor bowling from Mathews, short and far too wide outside off, Hughes reaches far too wide and slashes it down to third man
10.2 Mathews to Hughes, no run, short and wide again, Hughes cuts it straight to the fielder at point
10.1 Mathews to Warner, 3 runs, runs continue to come at a great pace here, short and wide outside off, Warner cuts it square of the wicket on the off side for a comfortable three
9.6 Dhammika to Hughes, no run, yorker length delivery on off, Hughes drives it to mid off
9.5 Dhammika to Hughes, FOUR, majestic shot from Hughes, back of a length delivery just outside off, Hughes rocks back, keeps his head still and flays it away square of the wicket on the off side
9.4 Dhammika to Hughes, no run, yorker length delivery again, Hughes digs it out towards the off side
9.3 Dhammika to Hughes, no run, back of a length and angling across, Hughes defends it towards point
9.2 Dhammika to Warner, 1 run, inswinging yorker on the pads, Warner does well to clip it away to deep midwicket
9.1 Dhammika to Warner, no run, length delivery slanting across, Warner taps it to covers
8.6 Mathews to Hughes, no run, fullish delivery just outside off, Hughes taps it to covers
8.5 Mathews to Hughes, FOUR, that has been put away, short and too much width on offer, Hughes reached for it, but cuts it well wide of the fielder to square third man fence
8.4 Mathews to Hughes, no run, back of a length and angling across, Hughes was squared up, but defends it well towards point
8.3 Mathews to Hughes, no run, shortish delivery outside off, Hughes stands tall and defends it
8.2 Mathews to Hughes, no run, length delivery outside off and angling across, Hughes lifts his bat and lets it go
8.1 Mathews to Hughes, no run, shortish delivery on the stumps, Hughes plays it towards midwicket
Angelo Mathews, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack
7.6 Dhammika to Hughes, 1 run, 50 up for the Aussies, length delivery outside off, Hughes taps it to cover point
7.5 Dhammika to Hughes, FOUR, hammered! Drops it short outside off, no pace also, Hughes gets into the position quickly and pulls it all along the ground to deep mid wicket
7.4 Dhammika to Hughes, no run, length delivery much closer to the off stump, Hughes gets across and defends it
7.3 Dhammika to Hughes, no run, back of a length and angling across, Hughes stays rooted to the crease and defends it
7.2 Dhammika to Hughes, no run, full and swinging into middle, Hughes punches it down to mid on
7.1 Dhammika to Hughes, no run, pitched up delivery on the pads, Hughes misses out on the clip shot, the ball rolls off the pads towards square leg
6.6 Lakmal to Hughes, 3 runs, he's away, full and swinging into the pads, Hughes gets forward and whips it off his pads to deep mid wicket
6.5 Lakmal to Hughes, no run, banged in short on the stumps, Hughes ducks under it easily
6.4 Lakmal to Hughes, no run, back of a length and hint of some inswing, Hughes stays back and defends it
6.3 Lakmal to Hughes, no run, length delivery outside off and angling across, Hughes lifts his bat and lets it go
6.2 Lakmal to Hughes, no run, back of a length and on the stumps, Hughes plays it towards midwicket
6.1 Lakmal to Warner, 1 run, back of a length and angling into the pads, Warner tucks it away to fine leg
5.6 Dhammika to Hughes, no run, shortish delivery outside off, Hughes stays back and defends it
5.5 Dhammika to Warner, 1 run, angling into the pads, Warner nudges it to square leg
5.4 Dhammika to Warner, FOUR, you can't stop this pocket dynamite, pitched up and in the slot, Warner presents full face of the bat and punches it all along the ground to long off
5.3 Dhammika to Warner, no run, full and angling in, Warner defends it to the leg side
5.2 Dhammika to Warner, no run, full and angling in, Warner defends it back to the bowler
Phillip Hughes, left handed bat, comes to the crease
5.1 Dhammika to Warner, out Ed Cowan Run Out!! 1 run completed, Unbelievable stuff from Cowan here, he has run out himself, it was a low full-toss from round the wicket, Warner clips it to midwicket, there was an easy second, but for some reason, both the batsmen hesitated, in the end they decided to come back for the second, but Pradeep was quick to hurl an accurate throw at the bowler's end, with Cowan well short of the crease. Ed Cowan run out (Pradeep/Dhammika) 4(9)
Dhammika to Warner, THATS OUT!! Run Out!!
Dhammika Prasad, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack
4.6 Lakmal to Ed Cowan, 2 runs, full and shaping in, Cowan gets a good stride forward and punches it down the ground to long off
4.5 Lakmal to Warner, 1 run, swinging into the hips, Warner tucks it away to mid wicket
4.4 Lakmal to Warner, no run, slightly shorter and outside off, Warner plays it towards wide mid on
4.3 Lakmal to Ed Cowan, 1 run, back of a length and angling across, Cowan pushes it to cover point
4.2 Lakmal to Warner, 1 run, full and angling in, Warner works it to mid wicket
4.1 Lakmal to Warner, FOUR, he's on a roll at the moment, fullish delivery just outside off, Warner gets a good stride forward and drives it to sweeper cover, he didn't time that well, but found the gap perfectly
3.6 Pradeep to Warner, 1 run, back of a length and angling in from round the wicket, Warner taps it to cover
3.5 Pradeep to Warner, FOUR, terrific shot from Warner, pitched up and in the slot, Warner reaches to the pitch of the ball and creams it on the up to deep extra cover, didn't try to hit that hard, just placed it well
3.4 Pradeep to Warner, FOUR, much better from Warner, back of a length and outside off, Warner transfers his weight onto the back foot and carves it off the back foot to sweeper cover
3.3 Pradeep to Warner, FOUR, another streaky boundary for Warner, lovely pace from Pradeep, lands it on a length and this one leaves the left hander at the last minute, Warner was squared up and the outside edge goes through gully to third man
3.2 Pradeep to Warner, no run, banged in short and well directed on the body, Warner hops in his crease and fends it safely to the off side
3.1 Pradeep to Warner, no run, full and swinging in, Warner pushes it towards mid on
2.6 Lakmal to Warner, 3 runs, pitched up and in the slot, Warner is equal to the task, gets to the pitch of the ball nicely and drills it to deep extra cover for another three
2.5 Lakmal to Ed Cowan, 1 run, he's off the mark finally, on a length and angling across, Cowan taps it to short cover
2.4 Lakmal to Ed Cowan, no run, full and swinging in sharply, Cowan gets across the stumps and punches it towards mid on
2.3 Lakmal to Ed Cowan, no run, pitched up delivery on off, Cowan pushes forward and defends it solidly
2.2 Lakmal to Ed Cowan, no run, shortish delivery outside off and angling away further, Cowan leaves it alone
2.1 Lakmal to Warner, 1 run, to mid wicket
2.1 Lakmal to Warner, 1 run, full and shaping in, Warner works it to mid wicket
1.6 Pradeep to Ed Cowan, no run, lands it on a length much closer to the off stump, hint of some inswing, Cowan gets forward and shoulders arms
1.5 Pradeep to Ed Cowan, no run, back of a length wide outside off and angling away further, Cowan gets forward and shoulders arms
1.4 Pradeep to Ed Cowan, no run, length delivery pitched outside the leg stump, Cowan was looking to play it to the leg side and misses it
1.3 Pradeep to Warner, 1 run, back of a length and angling across, Warner taps it to covers for an easy single
1.2 Pradeep to Warner, no run, full and little bit of swing for Pradeep, Warner stays back and defends it to covers
1.1 Pradeep to Warner, no run, speared in full on off, Warner pushes it down to mid off
Nuwan Pradeep, comes into the attack
0.6 Lakmal to Warner, 3 runs, good shot from Warner, back of a length and outside off, Warner stands tall on his toes and punches it off the back foot to sweeper cover for a comfortable three, so Australia are off to a good start
0.5 Lakmal to Warner, no run, pitched up delivery on off, Warner gets forward and pushes it down to mid off
0.4 Lakmal to Warner, no run, good length and angling across, teasing line from Lakmal, Warner gets forward and lets it go through
0.3 Lakmal to Warner, no run, on a length outside off stump, Warner leaves it alone
0.2 Lakmal to Warner, no run, length delivery outside off and angling across, Warner gets forward and shoulders arms
0.1 Lakmal to Warner, FOUR, Warner is away with a streaky bouncary, full and swinging in a touch, Warner plays it away from his body, but gets an outside edge past the gully fielder to third man
Warner and Ed Cowan are at the crease. Warner is on strike. Lakmal will open the attack
Warner and Ed Cowan are at the crease. Warner is on strike. Lakmal will open the attack
Hello and welcome to the coverage of Day 2 of the third Test between Sri Lanka and Australia. The visitors were bowled out at the stroke of stumps on Day 1. Stay tuned to find out if Australia press home the advantage.
It's stumps on day one. Australia all the way as they have once again managed to bundle out SL under 300. Bird was the wrecker-in-chief, taking 4 wickets for 41 runs. Starc and Siddle also supported him well by taking 5 wickets between them. For Sri Lanka, only Thirimanne and Mahela struck well made fifties, with rest of the batsman getting out to poor shots. The pitch is good for batting and the hosts will once again look to bat big and post a massive score tomorrow when they come out to bat. Do join us again at 5:00 AM IST for the second day. Until then goodbye....
87.4 Bird to Lakmal, out Caught by Michael Hussey!! It's all over finally, the last half an hour or so was really frustrating for the Aussies, length delivery moving away slightly, Lakmal swings hard at it and edges it towards second slip, where Hussey takes his third catch moving to his right. Lakmal c Michael Hussey b Bird 5(23)
Bird to Lakmal, THATS OUT!! Caught!!
87.3 Bird to Lakmal, no run, fullish delivery on off, Lakmal pushes it to cover point
87.2 Bird to Pradeep, 1 run, banged in short on the stumps, Pradeep shapes in to pull, but lobs it to short cover
87.1 Bird to Pradeep, FOUR, looks for a yorker, but serves hims a low full-toss on the pads, Pradeep gets across and flicks it off his pads to deep mid wicket fence
86.6 Mitchell Johnson to Lakmal, 2 runs, too full and straight on the pads, Lakmal clips it to deep square leg for a couple
86.5 Mitchell Johnson to Pradeep, 3 runs, this is really frustrating for the Aussies, keeps it full, Pradeep backs away to the leg side and smashes it down the ground for a comfortable three
86.4 Mitchell Johnson to Pradeep, no run, back of a length and angling across, Pradeep defends it down on the track
86.3 Mitchell Johnson to Pradeep, no run, full and straight on off, Pradeep drives it down to covers
86.2 Mitchell Johnson to Pradeep, no run, back of a length delivery angled across, Pradeep swings and misses it
86.1 Mitchell Johnson to Pradeep, FOUR, he starts off badly, overpitched and on off, Pradeep picks it and has thumped down the ground to long off
Mitchell Johnson [12.0-1-49-0] is back into the attack
85.6 Bird to Lakmal, no run, outside off stump, this one kept low, Lakmal is beaten again
85.5 Bird to Lakmal, no run, full and wide outside off, Lakmal had backed away to the leg side, looks to reach for it, but can't connect it as it was far too wide
85.4 Bird to Lakmal, no run, he has missed it again, this is frustrating for the Aussie bowlers
85.3 Bird to Lakmal, no run, oh how did that miss the off stump, fullish delivery on off, Lakmal again goes for a massive heave and misses it, it missed the off stump by a whisker
85.2 Bird to Lakmal, no run, length delivery outside off and straightening, Lakmal is beaten comprehensively
85.1 Bird to Lakmal, no run, banged in short and well directed on the body, it loops of the shoulder of the bat and falls just short of the point fielder
84.6 Starc to Pradeep, no run, fullish delivery on off, Pradeep gets a thick edge to point
84.5 Starc to Lakmal, 1 run, full and straight on off, Lakmal drives it to mid off and sets off for a suicidal single, Siddle charges in quickly, but misses the stumps at the striker's end
84.4 Starc to Lakmal, no run, full and wide outside off stump, Lakmal leaves it alone to the keeper
84.3 Starc to Lakmal, no run, another swing and a miss as Starc bowls another bouncer on the stumps
84.2 Starc to Lakmal, no run, yorker length delivery on middle, Lakmal blocks it to the off side
84.2 Starc to Lakmal, wide, banged in short on the stumps, far too high over the batsman, wide signalled
84.1 Starc to Lakmal, no run, fuller length delivery on off, Lakmal backs away and misses it
83.6 Bird to Pradeep, no run, length delivery outside off, it leaves the right hander at the last minute, Pradeep is beaten all ends up
83.5 Bird to Pradeep, no run, another swing and a miss outside off stump, he's not able to connect
83.4 Bird to Pradeep, no run, length delivery again, Pradeep backs away and attempts a massive swing, but misses it
83.3 Bird to Pradeep, no run, length delivery on the stumps, Pradeep defends it to the leg side
83.2 Bird to Pradeep, no run, lands it on a length just outside off, Pradeep is again beaten by the extra pace
83.1 Bird to Pradeep, no run, fuller length delivery outside off, Pradeep defends it to the off side
82.6 Starc to Pradeep, 1 run, yorker length delivery on off, Pradeep jams his bat down and the ball goes off the under edge towards the slip cordon
82.5 Starc to Pradeep, FOUR, full and tailing into the pads, Pradeep gets across and clips it off his pads to deep mid wicket fence, he's off the mark with a boundary
82.4 Starc to Pradeep, no run, banged in short again, Pradeep sways out of the line
82.3 Starc to Pradeep, no run, angling down the leg side, Pradeep misses out on it
82.2 Starc to Pradeep, no run, banged in short on the stumps, Pradeep ducks under it
82.1 Starc to Pradeep, no run, angling in from round the wicket, Pradeep stays and fends it to the leg side
81.6 Bird to Lakmal, no run, length delivery outside off, Lakmal again swings hard at it and misses
81.5 Bird to Lakmal, no run, yorker length delivery on the stumps, Lakmal just mananges to dig that out
Nuwan Pradeep, left handed bat, comes to the crease
81.4 Bird to Herath, out Caught by Siddle!! Another one bites the dust, it was a length delivery on the stumps, Herath was looking to go over the top, but ends up hitting it in the air towards mid off, where Siddle settles under an easy catch. Herath c Siddle b Bird 5(16) [4s-1]
Bird to Herath, THATS OUT!! Caught!!
81.3 Bird to Lakmal, 1 run, fuller length delivery on off, Lakmal swings hard at it and the ball goes off an outside edge to third man, luckily Clarke has a man in place in the deep
81.2 Bird to Lakmal, no run, back of a length outside off and straightening, Lakmal has a poke at it and misses again
81.1 Bird to Lakmal, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Lakmal swings hard at it and misses
Jackson Bird [16.0-7-36-2] is back into the attack
80.6 Starc to Herath, no run, back of a length and angling in, Herath defends it to covers, can't get the single, Lakmal back on strike for the next over
80.5 Starc to Lakmal, 1 run, there's the yorker, but Lakmal has managed to drive it to sweeper cover
80.4 Starc to Lakmal, no run, banged in short again outside off, Lakmal winds up for a massive heave across the line, but connects only thin air
80.3 Starc to Lakmal, no run, shortish delivery on the stumps, Lakmal stays back and defends it
80.2 Starc to Lakmal, no run, on a length and swinging in, Lakmal stays back to defend, but luckily gets an inside edge onto the pads
Suranga Lakmal, right handed bat, comes to the crease
80.1 Starc to Chandimal, out Bowled!! Unplayable delivery from Starc, full, fast, inswinging yorker on off, Chandimal was bit late to bring his bat down, the ball crept past the bat to crash into the base of the off stump, the new ball has worked immediately for the Aussies. Chandimal b Starc 24(44) [4s-5]
Starc to Chandimal, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!
The second new ball is taken straightaway....
79.6 Lyon to Herath, no run, pitched outside off and turning away with an extra bounce, Herath gets forward and shoulders arms
79.5 Lyon to Chandimal, 1 run, tossed up delivery on off, Chandimal eases it down to long on
79.4 Lyon to Chandimal, no run, pitched outside off and turning in, Chandimal shoulders arms
79.3 Lyon to Chandimal, 2 runs, flighted and turning in, Chandimal gets down and sweeps it to deep mid wicket for a couple
79.2 Lyon to Chandimal, no run, tossed up delivery on off, Chandimal reaches forward to drive and edges it onto the pads
79.1 Lyon to Herath, 1 run, tossed up delivery outside off, Herath taps it to point and sets off for a quick single, slight mix-up in the middle, but they make it easily in the end
78.6 Starc to Chandimal, FOUR, banged in short on the stumps, Chandimal swivels, rolls his wrists over it and pulls it all along the ground to deep square leg fence
78.5 Starc to Chandimal, leg byes, 2 runs, short and angling down the leg side, Chandimal misses out on it and the ball goes off the thigh pad to fine leg
78.4 Starc to Chandimal, no run, oh well bowled, that one kicked off the pitch with an extra bounce, Chandimal poked at it and is beaten by the extra bounce
78.3 Starc to Chandimal, no run, shortish delivery on the stumps, Chandimal stays back and defends it
78.2 Starc to Chandimal, no run, shortish delivery outside off, Chandimal cuts it fiercely towards gully, but well stopped by Lyon, saved a certain boundary
78.1 Starc to Chandimal, no run, back of a length and angling across, Chandimal stays back and defends it
Mitchell Starc [15.0-0-59-2] is back into the attack
77.6 Lyon to Herath, no run, pushed through quicker, Herath goes back and plays it to point
77.5 Lyon to Herath, no run, pitched outside off and this one turns away with an extra bounce, Herath slashes hard and misses it
77.4 Lyon to Herath, no run, tossed up delivery on off, Herath defends it to the off side
77.3 Lyon to Herath, no run, pitched outside off and turning away, Herath shoulders arms
77.2 Lyon to Herath, no run, flatter delivery outside off, Herath stays back and defends it
77.1 Lyon to Herath, no run, pushed through quicker, Herath blocks it off the front foot
76.6 Siddle to Chandimal, no run, back of a length and this one nips back in sharply, Chandimal attempts a cut shot, misses it as it was too close to his body
76.5 Siddle to Chandimal, no run, length delivery angling in, Chandimal gets forward and defends it to covers
76.4 Siddle to Chandimal, no run, short and wide outside off, Chandimal slaps it to point
76.3 Siddle to Chandimal, no run, overpitched and on off, Chandimal drives it firmly to covers
76.2 Siddle to Chandimal, no run, full and attacking the stumps, Chandimal defends it solidly
76.1 Siddle to Chandimal, no run, back of a length and angling in, Chandimal forces it off the back foot to covers
75.6 Lyon to Herath, FOUR, drags it short and gives him too much width, Herath waits on the back foot and cuts it away to third man fence
75.5 Lyon to Herath, no run, flighted delivery on the pads, Herath plays and sweep shot, but the ball goes off the bottom edge and rolls very close to the leg stump
75.4 Lyon to Herath, no run
75.4 Lyon to Herath, no run, another well tossed up delivery, Herath pushes forward and edges it onto the pads
75.3 Lyon to Herath, no run, pitched on middle and turning away with an extra bounce, Herath was surprised by the bounce and is hit on the gloves
75.2 Lyon to Chandimal, 1 run, tossed up delivery on middle, Chandimal gets down and sweeps it to deep square leg
75.1 Lyon to Chandimal, no run, tossed up delivery down the leg side, Chandimal gets down to sweep and misses it, that was mighty close to the leg stump
74.6 Siddle to Herath, no run
74.5 Siddle to Herath, no run, Siddle is steaming in after that wicket, back of a length and angled across with an extra bounce, Herath shoulders arms
Rangana Herath, left handed bat, comes to the crease
74.4 Siddle to Dhammika, out Caught by Starc!! Siddle takes his second and another great catch by Starc, it was banged in short outside off, there was no need to play that shot, but Dhammika goes for the pulls and mistimes it towards wide mid on, the ball was dying on Starc and he dives forward to take a sharp catch just inches from the ground. Dhammika c Starc b Siddle 2(4)
Siddle to Dhammika, THATS OUT!! Caught!!
74.3 Siddle to Dhammika, 2 runs, length delivery wide outside off, Dhammika punches it to deep backward point for a couple, he's off the mark
74.2 Siddle to Dhammika, no run, full and tailing in late, Dhammika defends it towards midwicket
74.1 Siddle to Dhammika, no run
74.1 Siddle to Dhammika, no run, length delivery angling in, Dhammika defends it solidly to the off side
73.6 Lyon to Chandimal, FOUR, lovely shot from Chandimal, it was tossed up wide outside off, Chandimal reaches to the pitch of the ball, with the full extension of the arms drills it to deep extra cover fence
73.5 Lyon to Chandimal, no run, pushed through quicker, Chandimal plays it to midwicket
73.4 Lyon to Chandimal, no run, turning in from outside off, Chandimal defends it to the leg side
Dhammika Prasad, right handed bat, comes to the crease
73.3 Lyon to Thirimanne, out Caught by Warner!! A soft dismissal in the end, he's very disappointed, but what a catch by Warner, this was tossed up wide outside off, luring him for the false shot, Thirimanne goes after it and slices it up in the air towards point, where Warner dives full length to his right and takes a sharp low catch, just when a partnership is developing, Sri Lanka have lost a wicket today. Thirimanne c Warner b Lyon 91(151) [4s-13 6s-1]
Lyon to Thirimanne, THATS OUT!! Caught!!
73.2 Lyon to Thirimanne, no run, pitched outside off and turning away, Thirimanne presses forward and defends it
73.1 Lyon to Thirimanne, no run, pushed through quicker on the stumps, Thirimanne gets forward and blocks it
72.6 Siddle to Chandimal, no run, fullish delivery on off, Chandimal drives it to mid off
72.5 Siddle to Chandimal, no run, pitched up and just outside off, Chandimal pushes it towards point
72.4 Siddle to Chandimal, no run, back of a length delivery just outside off, Chandimal stays back and defends it
72.3 Siddle to Thirimanne, 1 run, shortish delivery on the stumps, Thirimanne tucks it away to backward square leg
72.2 Siddle to Thirimanne, no run, length delivery outside off, Thirimanne stays back and defends it to cover point
72.1 Siddle to Thirimanne, no run, fuller length delivery on middle, Thirimanne drives it to mid on
71.6 Lyon to Chandimal, no run, gets forward and defends it back to the bowler
71.5 Lyon to Chandimal, FOUR, bit too full from Lyon, Chandimal gets down and sweeps it hard to backward square leg, he split the gap to perfection in the deep
71.4 Lyon to Chandimal, FOUR, he continues to toss it up, Chandimal picks it and lofts it over the bowler's head to long on, he's started off aggressively here
71.3 Lyon to Chandimal, no run, low full-toss, Chandimal misses out and hits it straight to the fielder
71.2 Lyon to Chandimal, no run
71.1 Lyon to Chandimal, no runm tossed up delivery outside off, Chandimal gets forward and defends it
70.6 Siddle to Thirimanne, no run, angling in from outside off, Thirimanne works it to the leg side
70.5 Siddle to Thirimanne, FOUR, pitched up and in the slot, Thirimanne gets forward, reaches to the pitch of the ball and drives it wide of the fielder to sweeper cover
70.4 Siddle to Thirimanne, FOUR, overpitched and in the slot, Thirimanne presents full face of the bat and thumps it straight down the ground for a boundary
70.3 Siddle to Thirimanne, no run, fullish delivery on off, Thirimanne checks his shot at the last minute, it was in the air for some time and it falls short of the fielder
70.2 Siddle to Thirimanne, no run, length delivery outside off stump, Thirimanne shoulders arms
70.1 Siddle to Thirimanne, no run, length delivery outside off and it leaves the left hander at the last minute, Thirimanne leaves it alone
Peter Siddle [11.0-2-35-1] is back into the attack
69.6 Lyon to Chandimal, no run, flatter delivery, Chandimal defends it to the off side
69.5 Lyon to Chandimal, no run, floated up on middle, pushed back to the bowler
69.4 Lyon to Chandimal, no run, leans forward and works it to midwicket
69.3 Lyon to Chandimal, no run, tossed up delivery on off, Chandimal pushes it to mid off
69.2 Lyon to Thirimanne, 3 runs, well played in the end, that was flighted from round the wicket, it bounced a bit more than expected, Thirimanne waits on the back foot and dabs it down to third man
69.1 Lyon to Thirimanne, no run, tossed up delivery on off, Thirimanne gets forward and defends it
68.6 Starc to Chandimal, no run, shortish delivery outside off, Chandimal slices it straight to the fielder at point
68.5 Starc to Thirimanne, 1 run, angling into the pads, Thirimanne pushes it to covers
68.4 Starc to Thirimanne, no run, fullish delivery on off, Thirimanne punches it down on the track
68.3 Starc to Thirimanne, no run, length delivery outside off, Thirimanne safely guides it to point
68.2 Starc to Thirimanne, no run, fullish delivery on the stumps, Thirimanne blocks it down on the track
68.1 Starc to Thirimanne, no run, full and angling in, Thirimanne defends it towards mid on
67.6 Lyon to Chandimal, no run, flatter delivery outside off, Chandimal defends it to covers
67.5 Lyon to Chandimal, no run, too full on off, Chandimal pushes it to cver
67.4 Lyon to Chandimal, no run, tossed up delivery on off, Chandimal defends it to the off side
67.3 Lyon to Chandimal, no run, turning in from outside off, Chandimal plus it to midwicket
67.2 Lyon to Thirimanne, 3 runs, short and turning away, Thirimanne goes back, uses the depth of the crease to good effect and cuts it to third man fence
67.1 Lyon to Thirimanne, no run
67.1 Lyon to Thirimanne, no run, tossed up delivery outside off, Thirimanne defends it to covers
66.6 Starc to Chandimal, no run, full and angling in, Chandimal pushes it towards mid off
66.5 Starc to Chandimal, FOUR, short and wide outside off, Chandimal gets on top of the bounce and cuts it away to square third man, he's off the mark with a boundary
66.4 Starc to Chandimal, no run, banged in short on the stumps, Chandimal ducks under it
66.3 Starc to Chandimal, no run, length delivery on the stumps, probing line, Chandimal defends it to the off side
Dinesh Chandimal, right handed bat, comes to the crease
66.2 Starc to Mathews, out Caught by Michael Hussey!! Starc has struck with an important wicket, lands it on a length and angled across, Mathews was sucked into the drive and he pokes at it, the outside edge went at a comfortable height towards second slip, where Hussey cups it with both hands. Mathews c Michael Hussey b Starc 15(48) [4s-3]
Starc to Mathews, THATS OUT!! Caught!!
66.1 Starc to Mathews, no run, fullish delivery on off, Mathews defends it solidly down the track
65.6 Lyon to Thirimanne, no run, flatter delivery outside off, Thirimanne blocks it to the off side
65.5 Lyon to Thirimanne, SIX, he continues to toss it up, Thirimanne is equal to the task as he comes down the track and lofts it through the line over long off, it just crossed the ropes and the umpire changed his decision in the end
65.4 Lyon to Thirimanne, no run, tossed up delivery on off, Thirimanne defends it solidly
65.3 Lyon to Thirimanne, no run, pushed through quicker, Thirimanne blocks it off the front foot
65.2 Lyon to Thirimanne, no run, pitched outside off and turning away sharply with an extra bounce, Thirimanne shoulders arms
65.1 Lyon to Thirimanne, no run, tossed up delivery outside off, Thirimanne presses forward and defends it
64.6 Starc to Mathews, no run, back of a length and angling across, punched off the back foot to covers
64.5 Starc to Mathews, 2 runs, back of a length delivery on the pads, Mathews tucks it away off his hips to backward square leg for a couple
64.4 Starc to Mathews, no run, fullish delivery on middle, Mathews works it to midwicket
64.3 Starc to Mathews, no run, length delivery on the stumps, Mathews stays back and defends it to midwicket
64.2 Starc to Mathews, no run, length delivery outside off and angling across, Mathews shoulders arms
64.1 Starc to Mathews, no run, shortish delivery outside off and angling across, Mathews taps it to the off side
63.6 Lyon to Thirimanne, no run, drifting in from outside off, Thirimanne gets forward and defends it
63.5 Lyon to Thirimanne, FOUR, drags it too short outside off, Thirimanne goes back and cuts it square of the wicket on the off side, these two are adding some crucial runs for SL
63.4 Lyon to Thirimanne, no run, tossed up delivery on the stumps, Thirimanne drives it to mid on
63.3 Lyon to Thirimanne, no run, oh that has hurt Wade on the shoulder, tossed up delivery just outside off, this one turned and bounced a bit more than expected, Thirimanne was drawn forward, but was beaten all ends up, the Hot spot showed some mark, may be he got a faint nick
63.2 Lyon to Thirimanne, no run, tossed up delivery on middle, Thirimanne pushes it towards mid off
63.1 Lyon to Thirimanne, no run, short and turning away, Thirimanne cuts it to covers
62.6 Starc to Mathews, no run, full and wide outside off, Mathews drives it to mid off
62.5 Starc to Mathews, no run, back of a length and outside off, Mathews carves it off the back foot to covers
62.4 Starc to Mathews, no run, length delivery on the stumps, Mathews works it to midwicket
62.3 Starc to Mathews, no run, fullish delivery pushed across him, Mathews pushes it towards mid off
62.2 Starc to Mathews, no run, length delivery outside off and angling across, Mathews gets forward and shoulders arms
62.1 Starc to Mathews, FOUR, he starts off badly, overpitched delivery on off, Mathews gets to the pitch of the ball and thumps it straight down the ground to long off
Mitchell Starc [11.0-0-48-1] is back into the attack
61.6 Lyon to Thirimanne, no run, tossed up delivery on off, Thirimanne gets forward and defends it
61.5 Lyon to Thirimanne, FOUR, drags it too short outside off, Thirimanne goes back and cuts it to sweeper cover, poor ball from Lyon and he cashed in on it
61.4 Lyon to Thirimanne, FOUR, well flighted delivery just outside off, Thirimanne reaches forward, opens the face of the bat and drives it square of the wicket on the off side
61.3 Lyon to Thirimanne, no run, pushed through quicker, Thirimanne blocks it to covers
61.2 Lyon to Thirimanne, no run, tossed up delivery on off, Thirimanne presses forward and defends it to covers
61.1 Lyon to Thirimanne, no run
61.1 Lyon to Thirimanne, no run, pitched outside off and turning away, Thirimanne gets forward and shoulders arms
60.6 Mitchell Johnson to Thirimanne, 1 run, angling into the pads, Thirimanne nudges it to square leg
60.5 Mitchell Johnson to Thirimanne, no run, fullish delivery on off, Thirimanne defends it back to the bowler
60.4 Mitchell Johnson to Thirimanne, FOUR, short and wide outside off, Thirimanne goes hard at it and the outside edge flew over first slip, Clarke leaps high, but only got his left hand to it, but it went over him and raced away to third man
60.3 Mitchell Johnson to Thirimanne, no run, full and angling in, Thirimanne defends it to covers
60.2 Mitchell Johnson to Thirimanne, no run, pitched up delivery on off, Thirimanne drives it to mid off
60.1 Mitchell Johnson to Thirimanne, no run, yorker length delivery on middle, Thirimanne does well to dig that out
59.6 Lyon to Mathews, no run, fired in full on off, Mathews pushes it to point
59.5 Lyon to Mathews, no run, turning in from outside off, Mathews defends it to the leg side
59.4 Lyon to Mathews, no run, quicker delivery outside off, Mathews gets forward and shoulders arms
59.3 Lyon to Mathews, no run, tossed up and turning in, Mathews presses forward and defends it
59.2 Lyon to Mathews, no run, flatter delivery outside off, Mathews stays back and defends it
59.1 Lyon to Thirimanne, 1 run, speared in full on middle, Thirimanne works it to mid wicket
Nathan Lyon [8.0-1-23-0] is back into the attack
58.6 Mitchell Johnson to Mathews, no run, shortish delivery on the stumps, Mathews works it to midwicket
58.5 Mitchell Johnson to Mathews, no run, back of a length delivery angling across, Mathews stays back and defends it
58.4 Mitchell Johnson to Mathews, no run, fuller length delivery on off, Mathews plays it to midwicket
58.3 Mitchell Johnson to Mathews, no run, yorker length delivery on off, Mathews pushes it towards mid off
58.2 Mitchell Johnson to Mathews, no run, full and pushed across him, Mathews pushes it to covers
58.1 Mitchell Johnson to Mathews, FOUR, lovely shot from Mathews, widish half-volley on offer, Mathews reaches to the pitch of the ball and creams it on the up to sweeper cover
57.6 Bird to Mathews, 1 run, back of a length and angling in, Mathews works it to mid wicket
57.5 Bird to Mathews, no run, angling in from outside off, Mathews plays it towards the leg side
57.4 Bird to Mathews, no run, pitched up delivery on off, Mathews pushes it down towards mid off
57.3 Bird to Mathews, no run, fullish delivery on off, Mathews defends it to covers
57.2 Bird to Mathews, FOUR, full and tailing in late, Mathews drives it past the fielder to long on, he chases it pretty well, but the ball wins the race in the end on this fast outfield
57.1 Bird to Thirimanne, 1 run, length delivery outside off and angling across, Thirimanne dabs it down to third man
56.6 Mitchell Johnson to Mathews, no run, back of a length and slanting across, Mathews stays back and defends it
56.5 Mitchell Johnson to Mathews, no run, pitched up delivery just outside off, Mathews pushes it down to mid off
56.4 Mitchell Johnson to Mathews, no run, full and pushed across him, Mathews defends it back to the bowler
56.3 Mitchell Johnson to Thirimanne, 3 runs, he gets to his 2nd Test fifty, after a shaky start he's struggled hard to get stuck in here, overpitched and outside off, Thirimanne reaches forward and drives it to sweeper cover
56.2 Mitchell Johnson to Thirimanne, no run, shortish delivery outside off, well directed on the body, Thirimanne stands tall and fends it away
56.1 Mitchell Johnson to Thirimanne, FOUR, sweet sound of the willow as he played that shot, banged in short, it sits up well for the pull, Thirimanne gets into the position quickly and hammers it away to deep mid wicket fence
55.6 Bird to Mathews, no run, right on the money, fullish delivery around the off stump, Mathews defends it solidly
55.5 Bird to Mathews, no run, fullish delivery on off, Mathews gets forward and defends it down on the track
55.4 Bird to Mathews, no run, angling in from outside off, Mathews works it to the leg side
55.3 Bird to Mathews, no run, fullish delivery on off, Mathews drives, but the ball goes off the inside half of the bat towards mid on
55.2 Bird to Mathews, no run, angling into the pads, Mathews works it to midwicket
55.1 Bird to Mathews, no run
Jackson Bird [14.0-6-30-2] is back into the attack
54.6 Mitchell Johnson to Thirimanne, no run, full and angling into the stumps, Thirimanne defends it back to the bowler
54.5 Mitchell Johnson to Thirimanne, no run, fullish delivery on off, Thirimanne defends it towards covers
54.4 Mitchell Johnson to Thirimanne, no run, full and angling in, Thirimanne presses forward and blocks it
54.3 Mitchell Johnson to Thirimanne, FOUR, too full and straight on the pads, poor bowling from Mitch, Thirimanne just had to get some bat to it and the ball races away to fine leg fence
54.2 Mitchell Johnson to Thirimanne, no run, yorker length delivery on off, it was tailing in late, Thirimanne just brings his bat down and edges it onto his boot
54.1 Mitchell Johnson to Thirimanne, 2 runs, full and sliding into the pads, Thirimanne clips it away off his pads past the fielder to fine leg for a couple
It's tea and Aussies continue to dominate. Starc removed well set Mahela and then Siddle came back to dismiss Samaraweera to leave SL struggling on a good batting pitch. Thirimanne has showed some great character to stay not out on 37. Join us back in about 15 minutes for the last session....
53.6 Michael Hussey to Mathews, no run, sprays it wide outside off stump, Mathews lets it go through
53.5 Michael Hussey to Mathews, no run, length delivery outside off and shaping away, Mathews leaves it alone
53.4 Michael Hussey to Mathews, no run, shortish delivery outside off, Mathews stays back and defends it
53.3 Michael Hussey to Mathews, no run, keeps it full again on off, Mathews pushes it towards mid on
53.2 Michael Hussey to Mathews, no run, full and angling in, Mathews gets forward and defends it
53.1 Michael Hussey to Mathews, no run, back of a length and angling in, Mathews stays back and defends it
52.6 Siddle to Thirimanne, no run, back of a length and angling in, Thirimanne defends it to the leg side
52.5 Siddle to Thirimanne, no run, length delivery outside off, Thirimanne gets forward and defends it
52.5 Siddle to Thirimanne, no ball, short and angling in, Thirimanne defends it off the back foot, Siddle has overstepped striving for some extra pace
52.4 Siddle to Thirimanne, no run, full and angling in, Thirimanne presses forward and blocks it
52.3 Siddle to Thirimanne, no run, he's fired up after the wicket, reversing in sharply from outside off, Thirimanne gets forward and shoulders arms
52.2 Siddle to Thirimanne, no run, angling in from round the wicket, Thirimanne stays back and defends it
52.1 Siddle to Thirimanne, no run, fuller length delivery on off, Thirimanne drives it to covers
51.6 Michael Hussey to Mathews, no run, yorker length delivery on off, Mathews digs it out to covers
51.5 Michael Hussey to Mathews, no run, nips back in sharply, Mathews defends it to the leg side
51.4 Michael Hussey to Mathews, no run, angling in from a length, Mathews defends it back to the bowler
51.3 Michael Hussey to Thirimanne, 1 run, back of a length and outside off, Thirimanne taps it to deep backward point
51.2 Michael Hussey to Thirimanne, no run, fullish delivery just outside off, Thirimanne drives it to mid off
51.1 Michael Hussey to Thirimanne, no run, length delivery just outside off, Thirimanne stays back and defends it, loud cheer from the crowd as soon as Hussey got the ball
Michael Hussey, right-arm medium, comes into the attack
Angelo Mathews, right handed bat, comes to the crease
50.6 Siddle to Samaraweera, out Lbw!! Siddle has broken the partnership, full and reversing in late, he was bowling a great spell and it has helped him take a wicket, Samaraweera should have been forward to that delivery, but stays rooted to the crease, the late swing missed the bat and raps him right in front of the wicket, huge appeal and Siddle roars in delight. Samaraweera lbw b Siddle 12(27)
Siddle to Samaraweera, THATS OUT!! Lbw!!
50.5 Siddle to Samaraweera, no run, fullish delivery on off, Samaraweera presses forward and defends it
50.4 Siddle to Samaraweera, no run, full and tailing in, Samaraweera works it to midwicket
50.3 Siddle to Samaraweera, no run, full and angling in, Samaraweera pushes it back to the bowler
50.2 Siddle to Samaraweera, no run, back of a length and angling in, Samaraweera defends it back to the bowler
50.1 Siddle to Samaraweera, no run, fullish delivery on off, Samaraweera taps it to covers
49.6 Bird to Thirimanne, no run, shortish delivery on the stumps, Thirimanne stays back and defends it
49.5 Bird to Thirimanne, no run, full and pushed across him, Thirimanne gets forward and shoulders arms
49.4 Bird to Thirimanne, no run, shortish delivery on the stumps, Thirimanne stays back and defends it
49.3 Bird to Thirimanne, no run, length delivery outside off and angling across, Thirimanne shoulders arms
49.2 Bird to Thirimanne, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Thirimanne slashes hard and misses it
49.1 Bird to Thirimanne, no run, length delivery outside off and angling away further, Thirimanne leaves it alone
48.6 Siddle to Samaraweera, no run, shortish delivery outside off, Samaraweera stays back and defends it
48.5 Siddle to Samaraweera, no run, length delivery outside off, Samaraweera leaves it alone
48.4 Siddle to Samaraweera, no run, full and this one nips back in sharply, Samaraweera pushes forward and defends it
48.3 Siddle to Thirimanne, 3 runs, overpitched and in the slot, Thirimanne reaches forward to it, gets right to the pitch of the ball and drives it to sweeper cover
48.2 Siddle to Samaraweera, 1 run, full and reversing with the shiny side, Samaraweera clips it away to fine leg
48.1 Siddle to Samaraweera, no run, short and rising delivery outside off stump, Samaraweera shoulders arms
Peter Siddle [8.0-1-30-0] is back into the attack
47.6 Bird to Thirimanne, 2 runs, fullish delivery on the pads, Thirimanne clips it in the air to mid wicket for a couple
47.5 Bird to Thirimanne, no run, fullish delivery on off, Thirimanne pushes it to covers
47.4 Bird to Thirimanne, no run, length delivery wide outside off stump, Thirimanne shoulders arms
47.3 Bird to Thirimanne, no run, length delivery outside off and angling across, Thirimanne lifts his bat and lets it go
47.2 Bird to Thirimanne, no run, shortish delivery on the stumps, Thirimanne stays back and defends it
47.1 Bird to Samaraweera, 1 run, banged in short on the stumps, Samaraweera swivels and pulls it away to fine leg
46.6 Starc to Thirimanne, no run, shortish delivery outside off, Thirimanne stands tall and defends it
46.5 Starc to Samaraweera, 1 run, shortish delivery outside off, Samaraweera stands tall and punches it off the back foot to sweeper cover
46.4 Starc to Samaraweera, no run, fullish delivery on off, Samaraweera defends it back to the bowler
46.3 Starc to Samaraweera, no run, shortish delivery on the stumps, Samaraweera stays back and defends it
46.2 Starc to Samaraweera, no run, length delivery outside off and angling across, Samaraweera pushes forward and defends it
46.1 Starc to Samaraweera, no run, shortish delivery outside off, Samaraweera taps it to point
45.6 Bird to Thirimanne, no run, back of a length delivery outside off and angling across, Thirimanne lifts his bat and lets it go
45.5 Bird to Thirimanne, no run, shortish delivery on the stumps, Thirimanne stays back and defends it
45.4 Bird to Thirimanne, no run, back of a length and on the pads, Thirimanne works it to midwicket
45.3 Bird to Thirimanne, no run, fullish delivery on off, Thirimanne pushes it to covers
45.2 Bird to Thirimanne, no run, back of a length delivery outside off and angling across, Thirimanne lifts his bat and lets it go
45.1 Bird to Thirimanne, FOUR, he's on a roll, full and wide outside off, a loosener from Bird, Thirimanne reaches to the pitch of the ball and square-drives it to deep backward point
Jackson Bird [11.0-5-23-2] is back into the attack
44.6 Starc to Samaraweera, 4 runs, needless aggression from the youngster, it was a full delivery, Samaraweera drives it back to the bowler, Starc has a shy at the stumps and throws it well wide of the keeper, 4 easy runs for Samara and SL
44.5 Starc to Samaraweera, 2 runs, shortish delivery on the stumps, Samaraweera chips it in the air to mid wicket, that was in the air for a short while
44.4 Starc to Thirimanne, 1 run, shortish delivery outside off, Thirimanne stands tall and runs it down to third man
44.3 Starc to Thirimanne, 2 runs, pitched up wide outside off again, Thirimanne drives it to sweeper cover
44.2 Starc to Thirimanne, no run, this one climbs up on him, Thirimanne was surprised by the extra bounce and fends at it, the ball goes off his gloves to the off side
44.1 Starc to Thirimanne, FOUR, overpitched and wide outside off, Thirimanne bends down on his knees, gets to the pitch of the ball and drills it to deep extra cover, elegant shot from the left hander, he's has stuck in after a shaky start
43.6 Lyon to Samaraweera, no run, turning in sharply, Samaraweera pushes forward and gets inside edge onto the pads
43.5 Lyon to Samaraweera, no run, flighted up on off, Samaraweera drives it to covers
43.4 Lyon to Samaraweera, no run, tossed up outside off, Samaraweera defends it back to the bowler
43.3 Lyon to Samaraweera, no run, turning in from outside off, Samaraweera defends it back to the bowler
43.2 Lyon to Samaraweera, 2 runs, flighted wide outside off, Samaraweera reaches for it to drive and the ball goes off the outside edge to third man
43.1 Lyon to Samaraweera, no run, tossed up and turning in, Samaraweera gets well forward and defends it to covers
42.6 Starc to Thirimanne, no run, pitched up delivery on off, Thirimanne drives it to wide mid on
42.6 Starc to Thirimanne, wide, banged in short again, too high over the batsman, wide signalled
42.5 Starc to Thirimanne, no run, banged in short on the stumps, Thirimanne ducks under it
42.4 Starc to Thirimanne, FOUR, overpitched on middle and leg, Thirimanne presents full face of the bat and punches it all along the ground to long on, Siddle gives a good chase, but the ball wins the race
42.3 Starc to Samaraweera, 1 run, fullish delivery on off, Samaraweera pushes it to cover, he's off the mark
42.2 Starc to Samaraweera, no run, shortish delivery outside off, Samaraweera leaves it alone
Thilan Samaraweera, right handed bat, comes to the crease
42.1 Starc to Mahela Jayawardene, out Caught by Michael Clarke!! the bowling change has worked big time, massive wicket for the Aussies, length delivery angled across the right hander, Jayawardene could have left that alone, but decides to go for a drive and the outside edge carries safely into the hands of Clarke at first slip, the umpires checked for the no-ball and Starc's foot had just landed on the crease, before he dragged it forward, it was very close and Jayawardene has to go, he was playing beautifully, but a lapse in concentration cost him. Mahela Jayawardene c Michael Clarke b Starc 72(110) [4s-12 6s-1]
Starc to Mahela Jayawardene, THATS OUT!! Caught!!
Mahela is gone!! The umpires are checking for the no-ball and looks like Starc has overstepped, no he's out
Mitchell Starc [8.0-0-28-0] is back into the attack
41.6 Lyon to Thirimanne, no run, flatter delivery from round the wicket, Thirimanne defends it back to the bowler
41.5 Lyon to Mahela Jayawardene, 1 run, tossed up delivery on middle, Jayawardene drives it to mid on for a quick single
41.4 Lyon to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, turning in from outside off, Jayawardene defends it to the leg side
41.3 Lyon to Mahela Jayawardene, SIX, he's growning in confidence, that's massive, floated up on the stumps, Jayawardene skips down the track and lofts it through the line over the bowler's head for his first six
41.2 Lyon to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, flatter delivery outside off, Jayawardene defends it to the leg side
41.1 Lyon to Mahela Jayawardene, FOUR, a boundary immediately after the drinks break, tossed up generously on off, Jayawardene picks it and heaves it across the line to deep mid wicket, one bounce and into the fence
Drinks are on the field now
40.6 Mitchell Johnson to Thirimanne, no run, banged in short on the stumps, Thirimanne looks to duck under it, but is hit on the shoulders
40.5 Mitchell Johnson to Thirimanne, no run, short of length delivery angling away from round the wicket, Thirimanne leaves it alone
40.4 Mitchell Johnson to Thirimanne, no run, shortish delivery outside off, Thirimanne defends it towards point
40.3 Mitchell Johnson to Thirimanne, no run, back of a length and outside off, Thirimanne taps it to the off side
40.2 Mitchell Johnson to Thirimanne, no run, banged in short on the stumps, well directed on the body, Thirimanne gots into a tangle, took his eyes off the ball and fends it to the leg side
40.1 Mitchell Johnson to Mahela Jayawardene, 1 run, back of a length delivery on the stumps, Jayawardene works it to mid wicket
39.6 Lyon to Thirimanne, no run, floated up wide outside off, luring him for the false shot, Thirimanne goes hard at it and misses it, he was trying to play it across the line
39.5 Lyon to Thirimanne, no run, slowed it down a bit, Thirimanne defends it down on the track
39.4 Lyon to Thirimanne, no run, tossed up wide outside off, Thirimanne drives it to covers
39.3 Lyon to Thirimanne, no run, flighted delivery on middle, Thirimanne pushes it to covers
39.2 Lyon to Thirimanne, no run, tossed up delivery outside off, Thirimanne defends it to the off side
39.1 Lyon to Thirimanne, no run, pushed through quicker outside off, Thirimanne presses forward and defends it
38.6 Mitchell Johnson to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, tighter line around the off stump, it was angled across, Jayawardene was looking to leave it alone, but the ball goes off the under edge towards the keeper
38.5 Mitchell Johnson to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, fullish delivery on off, Jayawardene gets forward and pushes it to covers
38.4 Mitchell Johnson to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, banged in short on the stumps, Jayawardene ducks under it
38.3 Mitchell Johnson to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, full and pushed across him, Jayawardene gets forward and lets it go through
38.2 Mitchell Johnson to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, length delivery outside off and angling across, Jayawardene shoulders arms
38.1 Mitchell Johnson to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, full and pushed across him, Jayawardene gets forward and pushes it to covers
37.6 Lyon to Mahela Jayawardene, 1 run, turning into the pads, Jayawardene clips it to deep mid wicket
37.5 Lyon to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, turning in from outside off, Jayawardene defends it to covers
37.4 Lyon to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, flatter delivery outside off, Jayawardene defends it to the off side
37.3 Lyon to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, short and turning in, Jayawardene works it to short fine leg
37.2 Lyon to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, floated up on off, Jayawardene pushes it back to the bowler
37.1 Lyon to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, tossed up and turning in, Jayawardene works it to midwicket
36.6 Mitchell Johnson to Mahela Jayawardene, 3 runs, too full and straight on the pads, easy pickings for Jayawardene and he clips it off his pads to deep mid wicket for a comfortable three
36.5 Mitchell Johnson to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, length delivery outside off and angling across, Jayawardene leaves it alone
36.4 Mitchell Johnson to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, back of a length and angling across, Jayawardene stays back and defends it
36.3 Mitchell Johnson to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, shortish delivery on the stumps, Jayawardene stands tall on his toes and defends it
36.2 Mitchell Johnson to Thirimanne, 1 run, full and tailing in, Thirimanne works it to mid wicket
36.1 Mitchell Johnson to Thirimanne, no run, full and slipping down the leg side, Thirimanne shoulders arms
35.6 Lyon to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, flatter delivery outside off, Jayawardene defends it to the off side
35.5 Lyon to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, slowed it down a bit, Jayawardene plays it to square leg
35.4 Lyon to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, turning into the pads, Jayawardene works it towards short leg
35.3 Lyon to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, turning in from outside off, Jayawardene presses forward and defends it
35.2 Lyon to Mahela Jayawardene, FOUR, bang! Tossed up delivery on off, Jayawardene skips down the track and lofts it with the spin to long on for a boundary
35.1 Lyon to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, turning in from outside off, Jayawardene defends it to the off side
34.6 Mitchell Johnson to Thirimanne, no run, low full-toss on the stumps, Thirimanne drives it to mid on
34.5 Mitchell Johnson to Mahela Jayawardene, 1 run, full and swinging in, Jayawardene nudges it to mid wicket
34.4 Mitchell Johnson to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, full and wide outside off, Jayawardene firmly driven off the front foot to covers
34.3 Mitchell Johnson to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, back of a length and angling across, Jayawardene lifts his bat and lets it go
34.2 Mitchell Johnson to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, banged in short on the stumps, Jayawardene ducks under it
34.1 Mitchell Johnson to Mahela Jayawardene, FOUR, 50 for the captain, but a streaky way to get to the landmark, length delivery angled across him, Jayawardene pokes at it and the outside edge just drops in front of Hussey and races away to third man
Mitchell Johnson [4.0-0-17-0] is back into the attack
33.6 Lyon to Thirimanne, no run, tossed up delivery on the stumps, Thirimanne defends it to the off side
33.5 Lyon to Thirimanne, 2 runs, oh he's drawn the outside edge, throws it up generously, Thirimanne was beaten in the flight, but pushed hard at it and the ball goes off the outside edge to third man, they ran only 2, they could have come back for the third, poor running
33.4 Lyon to Thirimanne, no run, pitched outside off and turning away, Thirimanne defends it to covers
33.3 Lyon to Thirimanne, no run, short outside off and turning away, Thirimanne goes back and defends it back to the bowler
33.2 Lyon to Thirimanne, no run, flighted delivery on middle, Thirimanne presses forward and defends it
33.1 Lyon to Thirimanne, no run, tossed up outside off and turning away, Thirimanne gets forward and shoulders arms
Nathan Lyon [2.0-0-3-0] is back into the attack
32.6 Siddle to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, length delivery outside off, Jayawardene stays back and defends it back to the bowler
32.5 Siddle to Thirimanne, 1 run, angled across the left hander, Thirimanne runs it down to third man
32.4 Siddle to Thirimanne, no run, length delivery outside off and angling away further, Thirimanne shoulders arms
32.3 Siddle to Thirimanne, no run, pitched up delivery on middle, Thirimanne drives it to mid on
32.2 Siddle to Thirimanne, no run, length delivery just outside off, Thirimanne defends it back to the bowler
32.1 Siddle to Mahela Jayawardene, 1 run, full and swinging in, Jayawardene misses out on the clip shot, but gets a slight inside edge to short mid wicket
31.6 Bird to Thirimanne, FOUR, that's a better start from Thirimanne, he's growning in confidence, overpitched just outside off, Thirimanne presents full face of the bat and punches it all along the ground to long off
31.5 Bird to Thirimanne, no run, shortish delivery on the stumps, Thirimanne fends it towards covers
31.4 Bird to Thirimanne, no run, back of a length and angling across, Thirimanne stays back and defends it
31.3 Bird to Thirimanne, no run, fullish delivery on off, Thirimanne drives it towards mid off
31.2 Bird to Thirimanne, no run, length delivery outside off and angling across, Thirimanne lifts his bat and lets it go
31.1 Bird to Thirimanne, FOUR, pitched up delivery on middle, Thirimanne clips it uppishly past the fielder to deep mid wicket, he palced it well wide of the fielder, first boundary for him
30.6 Siddle to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, oh almost back to Siddle, fullish delivery on middle, Jayawardene drives it uppishly back to the bowler, but just short of him
30.5 Siddle to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, back of a length delivery just outside off, Jayawardene watchfully defends it to the off side, he's been very composed and watchful
30.4 Siddle to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, lifts his bat and lets it go outside off stump
30.3 Siddle to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, shortish delivery on the stumps, Jayawardene stays back and defends it
30.2 Siddle to Mahela Jayawardene, FOUR, he's been positive so far in this session, boundary no 9 for the classy batsman, banged in short on the stumps, it sits up well for the pull, Jayawardene swivels and hammers it away to deep square leg fence
30.1 Siddle to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, shortish delivery outside off, Jayawardene stands tall and defends it
29.6 Bird to Thirimanne, no run, shortish delivery on the stumps, Thirimanne stays right behind the line and defends it
29.5 Bird to Thirimanne, no run, full and pushed across him, right on the money, Thirimanne defends it back to the bowler
29.4 Bird to Thirimanne, no run, straying onto the pads, Thirimanne misses out on the clip shot
29.3 Bird to Thirimanne, no run, back of a length delivery outside off and angling across, Thirimanne stands tall and defends it
29.2 Bird to Thirimanne, no run, keeps it full again on off, Thirimanne pushes it to covers
29.1 Bird to Thirimanne, no run, full and it swung back in slightly, Thirimanne squeezes it out towards point
28.6 Siddle to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, short and rising delivery outside off stump, Jayawardene lifts his bat and lets it go
28.5 Siddle to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, overpitched and in the slot, with a full extension of the arms, creams it to covers, but straight to the fielder
28.4 Siddle to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, length delivery just outside off, Jayawardene defends it solidly to the off side
28.3 Siddle to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, full and tailing into the pads, Jayawardene clips it away to square leg
28.2 Siddle to Mahela Jayawardene, FOUR, the captain's on a roll after the break, length delivery outside off, Jayawardene transfers his weight onto the front foot and drives it elegantly to sweeper cover
28.1 Siddle to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, straightish delivery outside off stump, Jayawardene leaves it alone
27.6 Bird to Thirimanne, no run, back of a length and sprays it wide outside off stump, Thirimanne safely lets it go through
27.5 Bird to Thirimanne, no run, full and around the off stump, Thirimanne blocks it solidly off the back foot
27.4 Bird to Thirimanne, no run, shortish delivery just outside off, Thirimanne stands tall in his crease and defends it to the off side
27.3 Bird to Thirimanne, no run, back of a length and outside off, Thirimanne gets across the stumps and defends it
27.2 Bird to Thirimanne, no run, he's beaten comprehensively, back of a length and angled across, Thirimanne on the back foot played inside the line and the ball fizzes past the outside edge
27.1 Bird to Thirimanne, no run, length delivery outside off and angling away, Thirimanne gets forward and shoulders arms
Jackson Bird [8.0-3-15-2] is back into the attack
26.6 Siddle to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, keeps it full again on off, Jayawardene defends it towards the off side
26.5 Siddle to Mahela Jayawardene, FOUR, good start for Mahela after lunch, pitched up and the ball moved away just a bit off the seam, Jayawardene gets to the pitch of the ball and drills it to deep extra cover
26.4 Siddle to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, angling in from a length, Jayawardene defends it to the off side
26.3 Siddle to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, fullish delivery on off, Jayawardene was feeling for the ball and it hits the higher part of the bat
26.2 Siddle to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, length delivery outside off and straightening, Jayawardene shoulders arms
26.1 Siddle to Mahela Jayawardene, FOUR, excellent start to the session, too full and straight on the pads, Jayawardene clips it easily off his pads to deep square leg fence
That's lunch on day one. Both teams share the honours in this session. Australia struck early, but Mahela and Dilshan bailed them out with a gritty stands, before Dilshan was dismissed by a snorter from Bird. Bird was the pick of the bowlers taking all the 2 wickets to fall. Mahela who promoted himself up the order is looking in solid touch and lot will depend on him if SL are to make a decent 1st innnings total. Join us in about 35 minutes for the second session....
25.6 Lyon to Thirimanne, no run, well tossed up again on middle, Thirimanne defends it back to the bowler
25.5 Lyon to Thirimanne, no run, that's the length, floated up on off, Thirimanne plunges forward and defends it
25.4 Lyon to Thirimanne, no run, speared in full on middle, Thirimanne digs it out back to the bowler
25.3 Lyon to Thirimanne, no run, pitched outside off and turning away, Thirimanne presses forward and defends it
25.2 Lyon to Mahela Jayawardene, 1 run, tossed up and turning in, Jayawardene pushes it to mid on
25.1 Lyon to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, turning in from outside off, Jayawardene defends it to the leg side
24.6 Bird to Thirimanne, 2 runs, pitched up and luring him for the drive, Thirimanne reaches out for it and drives it uppishly between extra cover and long off
24.5 Bird to Thirimanne, no run, short and rising delivery outside off, Thirimanne gets forward and shoulders arms
24.4 Bird to Thirimanne, no run, full and pushed across him, Thirimanne pushes it towards mid off
24.3 Bird to Thirimanne, no run, length delivery outside off and angling across, Thirimanne lifts his bat and lets it go
24.2 Bird to Mahela Jayawardene, 1 run, full and angling in, Jayawardene pushes it to mid wicket for a quick single
24.1 Bird to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, low full-toss on the stumps, Jayawardene drives it to mid on
Jackson Bird [7.0-3-12-2] is back into the attack
23.6 Lyon to Thirimanne, no run, throws it up on middle, Thirimanne drives it down to mid off
23.5 Lyon to Thirimanne, no run, pushed through quicker outside off, Thirimanne shoulders arms
23.4 Lyon to Thirimanne, no run, slightly shorter and turning away sharply, Thirimanne pushes it to point
23.3 Lyon to Thirimanne, no run, tossed up delivery on off, Thirimanne presses forward and defends it
23.2 Lyon to Thirimanne, no run, pitched outside off and turning away, Thirimanne shoulders arms
23.1 Lyon to Thirimanne, 2 runs, first signs of spin on day one, pitched outside off and turning away slightly, Thirimanne pushes forward and edges it to third man, streaky start for him
Nathan Lyon, right-arm off break, comes into the attack
22.6 Starc to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, shortish delivery outside off and angling away, Jayawardene leaves it alone
22.5 Starc to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, banged in short on the stumps, Jayawardene ducks under it
22.4 Starc to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, back of a length outside off and slanting across, Jayawardene shoulders arms
22.3 Starc to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, lifts his bat and lets it go outside off stump
22.2 Starc to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, angled across the right hander, Jayawardene lifts his bat and lets it go
22.1 Starc to Mahela Jayawardene, 2 runs, length delivery angling across, Jayawardene works it to mid wicket
21.6 Bird to Thirimanne, no run, full and pushed across him, Thirimanne pushes it to covers
21.5 Bird to Thirimanne, no run, Thirimanne has survived a LBW first ball, it was full and swinging in, Thirimanne plays all over it and missed it, the ball strikes him low on the pads, huge appeal and Aleem Dar raises his finger almost immediately, Thirimanne reviews it and replays suggest it was pitched in line, but was swinging down the leg side, the umpire reverses his decision and Thirimanne stays on
Lahiru Thirimanne, left handed bat, comes to the crease
Thirimanne has reviewed for a LBW decision. Looks like it was pitched outside the leg stump, no inside edge and it was swinging down the leg side, that will save him
21.4 Bird to Dilshan, out Caught by Wade!! Big wicket for Australia just before the lunch break, Bird continues to impress, this was a back of a length delivery just outside off and it leaves the right hander at the last minute with an extra bounce, Dilshan on the back foot had to play at it and the outside edge is easily snapped up by the keeper. Dilshan c Wade b Bird 34(61) [4s-5]
Bird to Dilshan, THATS OUT!! Caught!!
21.3 Bird to Dilshan, no run, back of a length and angling in, Dilshan leaves it alone at the last minute
21.2 Bird to Dilshan, no run, on a length and angling in, Dilshan lifts his bat and lets it go
21.1 Bird to Dilshan, no run, pitched up delivery on middle, Dilshan drives it to the off side
20.6 Starc to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, pitched up delivery on off, Jayawardene drives it back to the bowler
20.5 Starc to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, again straying on the pads, Jayawardene nudges it to square leg
20.4 Starc to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, good length and on the pads, Jayawardene again misses out on the clip shot
20.3 Starc to Mahela Jayawardene, 2 runs, overpitched and outside off, Jayawardene gets forward and creams it to deep extra cover for a couple
20.2 Starc to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, short and rising delivery outside off stump, Jayawardene slashes hard at it and misses
20.1 Starc to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, full and swinging into the pads, Jayawardene once again misses out on the clip shot, SL batsmen have missed about 10 shots that were on the pads today
19.6 Bird to Dilshan, no run, probing line around the off stump, this one straightened a bit, Dilshan on the back foot was squared up and the outside edge fell just short of 2nd slip
19.5 Bird to Dilshan, no run, angling in from outside off, Dilshan defends it to the off side
19.4 Bird to Dilshan, no run, good length and angling in, Dilshan plays it to midwicket
19.3 Bird to Dilshan, no run, slightly full again, Dilshan goes hard at it and mistimes it towards covers
19.2 Bird to Dilshan, no run, fuller length delivery on off, Dilshan drives it back to the bowler
19.1 Bird to Dilshan, no run, lands it on a length and angling in, Dilshan defends it back to the bowler
Jackson Bird [5.0-1-12-1] is back into the attack
18.6 Starc to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, on a length outside off and angling in, Jayawardene drives at it away from his body and mistimes it down on the track
18.5 Starc to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, banged in short on the stumps, Jayawardene ducks under it
18.4 Starc to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, full and pushed across him, Jayawardene pushes it to point
18.3 Starc to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, slightly shorter on middle and swinging in, Jayawardene on the back foot was beaten all ends up, it looked like he had edged it, but replays confirm that had brushed his back leg
18.2 Starc to Dilshan, 3 runs, shortish delivery outside off, Dilshan stands tall and cuts it off the back foot between extra cover and long off, they run well for the third
18.1 Starc to Dilshan, no run, shortish delivery angling across the right hander, Dilshan shoulders arms
17.6 Mitchell Johnson to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, keeps it full on off, Jayawardene pushes forward and defends it solidly
17.5 Mitchell Johnson to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, full and swinging in, Jayawardene plays it towards mid on
17.4 Mitchell Johnson to Dilshan, 1 run, short again on middle, Dilshan works it to mid wicket
17.3 Mitchell Johnson to Dilshan, no run, back of a length and slanting across, Dilshan hops in his crease and defends it to the off side
17.2 Mitchell Johnson to Dilshan, no run, fullish delivery on off, Dilshan mistimes a drive to mid off
17.1 Mitchell Johnson to Dilshan, FOUR, overpitched and in the slot, Dilshan plays a forceful drive off the front foot to deep extra cover, he did well to play it well wide of the fielder
16.6 Starc to Dilshan, 1 run, full and swinging into the pads, clipped away off his pads to deep square leg
16.5 Starc to Dilshan, no run, back of a length and angling across, Dilshan defends it towards covers
16.4 Starc to Dilshan, no run, once again plays a forceful drive off the front foot to mid off, but can't get it past the fielder
16.3 Starc to Dilshan, FOUR, top shot, pitched up delivery on off, Dilshan get a good stride forward, presents full face of the bat and punches it all along the ground to long off
16.2 Starc to Dilshan, no run, back of a length delivery on the stumps, Dilshan defends it to the leg side
16.1 Starc to Mahela Jayawardene, 1 run, full and swinging in, Jayawardene clips it away to backward square leg
Mitchell Starc [4.0-0-15-0] is back into the attack
15.6 Mitchell Johnson to Mahela Jayawardene, 1 run, banged in short on the stumps, Jayawardene fends it to backward square leg
15.5 Mitchell Johnson to Mahela Jayawardene, FOUR, super shot from the experienced man, shortish delivery outside off, too much width on offer, Jayawardene gets on top of the bounce and cuts it past the fielder to square third man
15.4 Mitchell Johnson to Dilshan, 1 run, length delivery angling into the pads, Dilshan tucks it away to backward square leg
15.3 Mitchell Johnson to Dilshan, 2 runs, overpitched and outside off, Dilshan this time connects it well and drives it to sweeper cover
15.2 Mitchell Johnson to Dilshan, no run, full and wide outside off, Dilshan goes hard at it and hits it hard into the ground
15.1 Mitchell Johnson to Dilshan, no run, full and pushed across him, tempting Dilshan to go for the drive, but he leaves it alone
14.6 Siddle to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, back of a length delivery outside off and angling in, Jayawardene lifts his bat and lets it go
14.5 Siddle to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, fullish delivery on off, Jayawardene moves across and defends it solidly to the off side
14.4 Siddle to Mahela Jayawardene, FOUR, banged in short on the stumps, Jayawardene shapes in to pull, but was bit early into the shot and the ball goes off the top edge to fine leg fence
14.3 Siddle to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, fullish delivery on off, crisply driven off the front foot to mid off, the fielder slides well to stop it
14.2 Siddle to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, full and angling in, Jayawardene pushes forward and plays it towards midwicket
14.1 Siddle to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, length delivery outside off stump, Jayawardene defends it to the off side
13.6 Mitchell Johnson to Dilshan, no run, short and rising delivery outside off stump, well left by Dilshan
13.5 Mitchell Johnson to Dilshan, no run, pitched up and on middle, Dilshan presents full face of the bat and drills it down towards mid on, good stop by the fielder
13.4 Mitchell Johnson to Mahela Jayawardene, 1 run, full and on the pads, Jayawardene clips it away to fine leg
13.3 Mitchell Johnson to Dilshan, 1 run, short and angling into the hips, Dilshan tucks it away to square leg
13.2 Mitchell Johnson to Dilshan, no run, length delivery outside off and this one comes in a bit, Dilshan pushes forward and defends it
13.1 Mitchell Johnson to Dilshan, no run, full and pushed across him, Dilshan pushes it to covers
Drinks are on the field now
12.6 Siddle to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, fullish delivery on off, Jayawardene watchfully lets it go through to the keeper
12.5 Siddle to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, shortish delivery outside off, Jayawardene stands tall and pushes it to covers
12.4 Siddle to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, back of a length outside off and moving away, Jayawardene shoulders arms
12.3 Siddle to Mahela Jayawardene, FOUR, thrashed away, back of a length and outside off, too much width on offer, Jayawardene gets on top of the bounce and cuts it away fiercely square of the wicket on the off side, when he is on a song, it's a pleasure to watch
12.2 Siddle to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, full and angling in, Jayawardene pushes forward and defends it solidly
12.1 Siddle to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, lifts his bat and lets it go outside off stump
11.6 Mitchell Johnson to Dilshan, no run, banged in short on the stumps, Dilshan ducks under it comfortably
11.5 Mitchell Johnson to Dilshan, no run, length delivery swinging down the leg side, Dilshan plays and misses it
11.4 Mitchell Johnson to Dilshan, no run, pitched up and in the slot, Dilshan drives it firmly, but straight to the fielder at mid off
11.3 Mitchell Johnson to Mahela Jayawardene, 1 run, that's good running, full and angled across, Jayawardene pushes it to cover for a quick single
11.2 Mitchell Johnson to Dilshan, 1 run, short again on the stumps, Dilshan works it to mid wicket
11.1 Mitchell Johnson to Dilshan, no run, back of a length delivery outside off and angling across, Dilshan stands tall and defends it
Mitchell Johnson, comes into the attack
10.6 Siddle to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, full outside off and moving away, Jayawardene gets forward and lets it go through
10.5 Siddle to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, back of a length delivery outside off and angling away, Jayawardene shoulders arms
10.4 Siddle to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, length delivery outside off, Jayawardene lifts his bat and lets it go
10.3 Siddle to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, keeps it full on off, Jayawardene punches it down on the track
10.2 Siddle to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, fuller length delivery on off, Jayawardene drives it to mid on
10.1 Siddle to Mahela Jayawardene, FOUR, Hussey has fluffed an easy chance here, fullish delivery just outside off and it moves away slightly, Jayawardene was drawn into the shot, pokes at it and the outside edge flew at a comfortable height towards second slip, where Hussey reacted late and the ball goes through his hands to third man
9.6 Bird to Mahela Jayawardene, leg byes, 1 run, full and swinging down the leg side, Jayawardene misses out on the clip shot again, they sneak a leg bye
9.5 Bird to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, back of a length and outside off, Jayawardene stays back and defends it watchfully
9.4 Bird to Mahela Jayawardene, FOUR, he's off the mark in style, banged in short on the stumps, Jayawardene gets into the position quickly, rolls his wrists over it and pulls it away all along the ground to deep square leg
9.3 Bird to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, fullish delivery on off, Jayawardene defends it to covers
9.2 Bird to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, full and swinging into the pads, Jayawardene misses out on the clip shot, he's looking very uncertain at the moment, on an other day he would have dispatched it to midwicket
9.1 Bird to Dilshan, 1 run, fullish delivery on off, Dilshan pushes it to cover and sets off for a quick single, an accurate throw at the striker's end would have been close
8.6 Siddle to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, shortish delivery outside off and shaping away, Jayawardene lifts his bat and lets it go
8.5 Siddle to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, oh that's a good one, good area to land the ball, it was just outside off and little bit of movement away, Jayawardene was tempted to play and is beaten all ends up
8.4 Siddle to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, length delivery outside off and shaping away, Jayawardene leaves it alone
8.3 Siddle to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, shortish delivery outside off and angling away further, Jayawardene leaves it alone
8.2 Siddle to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, back of a length and angling across, Jayawardene stands tall and taps it to covers
8.1 Siddle to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, banged in short on the stumps, well directed on the body, Mahela drops his bottom hand and fends it away to the off side
Peter Siddle, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack
7.6 Bird to Dilshan, no run, pitched up delivery on off, Dilshan drives it firmly to mid on
Mahela Jayawardene, right handed bat, comes to the crease
7.5 Bird to Karunaratne, out Caught by Michael Hussey!! Bird draws the first blood, awful shot from Karunaratne, banged in short outside off, Karunaratne shapes in to pull, he was not completely in control of the shot, but still went through with it and top edges it towards short third man, where Hussey, who is playing his final Test ran backwards and completes a sharp catch, Karunaratne's poor run continues. Karunaratne c Michael Hussey b Bird 5(23)
Bird to Karunaratne, THATS OUT!! Caught!!
7.4 Bird to Karunaratne, no run, back of a length delivery on the stumps, punched off the back foot back to the bowler
7.3 Bird to Karunaratne, no run, full and angled across him, Karunaratne gets a good stride forward and defends it down on the track
7.2 Bird to Dilshan, 1 run, back of a length and angling into the hips, Dilshan tucks it away to fine leg
7.1 Bird to Dilshan, no run, huge appeal for a LBW is turned down, but it was missing leg, full and tailing into the pads, Dilshan misses out on the clip shot and he was struck low on the pads, but just going down
6.6 Starc to Karunaratne, 2 runs, full and swinging in, Karunaratne clips it nicely with soft hands to deep mid wicket for a couple
6.5 Starc to Karunaratne, no run, poor shot from Karunaratne, lands it on a length just outside off, Karunaratne flashes hard and misses it, that was too close to his body
6.4 Starc to Karunaratne, no run, back of a length and outside off, Karunaratne stays back and defends it
6.3 Starc to Karunaratne, no run, oh that was a peach, right area to pitch the ball, full and just outside off and shaping away slightly at the last minute, Karunaratne was drawn forward and the ball just zips past the outside edge
6.2 Starc to Dilshan, 1 run, full and pushed across him, Dilshan punches it to cover for an easy single
6.1 Starc to Dilshan, no run, full and swinging into the pads, Dilshan is hit high on the pads
5.6 Bird to Karunaratne, no run, yorker length delivery on off, Karunaratne digs it out towards mid off
5.5 Bird to Karunaratne, leg byes, FOUR, length delivery swinging down the leg side, Karunaratne misses out on the clip shot and the ball goes off the thigh pad to fine leg fence
5.4 Bird to Dilshan, 1 run, full and swinging in, Dilshan mistimes a drive to mid wicket
5.3 Bird to Dilshan, no run, back of a length and angling away with an extra bounce, Dilshan lifts his bat and lets it go
5.2 Bird to Dilshan, no run, well bowled, on a length and in the corridor of uncertainity, Dilshan withdraws his bat at the last minute, he was tempted to play initially
5.1 Bird to Dilshan, no run, full and swinging in, Dilshan solidly defends it to the off side
4.6 Starc to Karunaratne, no run, length delivery outside off and angling away, Karunaratne taps it to the off side
4.5 Starc to Dilshan, 1 run, much better, full and swinging in, Dilshan clips it away to fine leg
4.4 Starc to Dilshan, FOUR, ooh that was close to the leg stump, he would have dragged it back exactly the way he got out in the previous Test, full and in the driving zone, Dilshan drives at it away from his body and the ball goes off the inside edge to fine leg
4.3 Starc to Dilshan, no run, back of a length delivery outside off and angling across, Dilshan lifts his bat and lets it go
4.3 Starc to Dilshan, wide, banged in short on the stumps, too short and it is rightly called as a wide, you have to pitch it up on a first day of a Test match
4.2 Starc to Karunaratne, 1 run, keeps it full on off, Karunaratne taps it to cover
4.1 Starc to Karunaratne, no run, fullish delivery on off, Karunaratne drives it down to mid on
3.6 Bird to Dilshan, no run, pitched up outside off and moving away, Dilshan leaves it alone
3.5 Bird to Dilshan, no run, length delivery outside off, Dilshan mistimes a forceful drive off the back foot
3.4 Bird to Dilshan, no run, juicy half-volley on the pads, Dilshan misses out on it and the ball rolls off the pads to the leg side
3.3 Bird to Dilshan, no run, excellent replay from Bird, back of a length just outside off and this one leaves the right hander at the last minute, Dilshan on the back foot was squared up and beaten all ends up
3.2 Bird to Dilshan, FOUR, second boundary for Dilshan, that's the way he plays, pitched up and swinging away outside off, right in the slot for the drive, Dilshan goes hard at it and slaps it to sweeper cover boundary
3.1 Bird to Karunaratne, 1 run, angling into the pads, Karunaratne works it away to fine leg
2.6 Starc to Dilshan, no run, swinging down the leg side, Dilshan is happy leaving that also
2.5 Starc to Dilshan, no run, full and swinging in, Dilshan was squared up as he missed out on the clip shot
2.4 Starc to Dilshan, FOUR, he's off the mark in style, overpitched and in the slot, Dilshan reaches for it and thrashes it off the front foot to deep extra cover
2.3 Starc to Dilshan, no run, length delivery angling across the right hander, Dilshan shoulders arms
2.2 Starc to Dilshan, no run, full and swinging in, Dilshan pushes forward to defend, but gets an inside edge onto the pads
2.1 Starc to Dilshan, no run, length delivery angling down the leg side, that was very close to the glove
1.6 Bird to Karunaratne, no run, back of a length delivery angling across the left hander, Karunaratne stays back and defends it watchfully
1.5 Bird to Karunaratne, no run, length delivery swinging down the leg side, Karunaratne shoulders arms
1.4 Bird to Karunaratne, no run, short again on the stumps, Karunaratne works it to the leg side
1.3 Bird to Karunaratne, no run, peach of a delivery from Bird, shortish delivery just outside off and this one rears up after hitting the seam, Karunaratne on the back foot was beaten comprehensively
1.2 Bird to Karunaratne, no run, back of a length delivery just outside off, he's also getting a good bounce on this track, Karunaratne shoulders arms
1.1 Bird to Karunaratne, no run, lands it on a length just outside off and swinging away, Karunaratne lifts his bat and lets it go
Jackson Bird, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack
0.6 Starc to Dilshan, no run, oh well bowled, good start from Starc, well directed short delivery on the stumps, it climbed on him a bit, Dilshan was surprised by the extra bounce and is hit on the glove
0.5 Starc to Dilshan, no run, banged in short on the stumps, a sharp bouncer, Dilshan ducks under it
0.4 Starc to Karunaratne, 1 run, full and angling in, Karunaratne punches it down to mid on for a quick single, he's off the mark
Four slips and a gully in place for Karunaratne
0.3 Starc to Karunaratne, no run, back of a length delivery and shaping away, Karunaratne taps it to point
0.2 Starc to Karunaratne, no run, good length again and swinging away, he's getting some good carry off the pitch, Karunaratne shoulders arms
0.1 Starc to Karunaratne, no run, starts off with a length delivery outside off and swinging away, Karunaratne leaves it alone
Karunaratne and Dilshan are at the crease. Karunaratne is on strike. Starc will open the attack
Karunaratne and Dilshan are at the crease. Karunaratne is on strike. Starc will open the attack
Australia are playing the same eleven announced by Michael Clarke yesterday, with four pacers in the line up. Sri Lanka were forced to make four changes due to injuries to some key players. Chandimal and Thirimanne come in for Sangakkara and Prasanna Jayawardene. Lakmal and Pradeep replace the injured pace duo of Welegedara and Eranga.
Teams:
Australia (Playing XI): Ed Cowan, David Warner, Phillip Hughes, Michael Clarke(c), Michael Hussey, Matthew Wade(w), Mitchell Johnson, Mitchell Starc, Peter Siddle, Nathan Lyon, Jackson Bird
Sri Lanka (Playing XI): Dimuth Karunaratne, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Lahiru Thirimanne, Mahela Jayawardene(c), Thilan Samaraweera, Dinesh Chandimal(w), Angelo Mathews, Rangana Herath, Dhammika Prasad, Suranga Lakmal, Nuwan Pradeep
Australia have won the toss and elected to field
Hello and welcome to the live coverage of the third and the final Test between Australia and Sri Lanka. This will be Hussey's last Test and the Aussies would like to give him a good farewell. This is also the final match for Mahela as SL's captain as he is stepping down from the helm, which gives Sri Lanka an opportunity to give him a good farewell after being outplayed completely in the first 2 Tests. Lots of injury issues for Sri Lanka though. Both teams will wear black armbands in honour of the late Tony Grieg. Stay tuned for the toss and the team updates....
Preview

An injury ridden Sri Lankan side will be hoping to salvage some pride and give their out-going skipper Mahela Jayawardene a victorious send-off when they take on Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground. The hosts will also be looking to do something similar - giving Michael Hussey a victorious farewell in the left-hander's final Test match.

Australia:

Home team captain Michael Clarke vowed to strive for a 3-0 clean sweep in the final Test to give retiring Mike Hussey a fitting send-off. Although a dead rubber, the enthusiasm to sign off on a high will be at the highest for Hussey as well as the rest of the Australian players. Clarke, who declared himself fit to play, announced a line up containing four fast bowlers. Mitchell Starc returns after being rested, joining quicks Peter Siddle, Jackson Bird, and MCG man-of-the-match Mitchell Johnson on a green Sydney wicket. All-rounder Glenn Maxwell was named 12th man, while Usman Khawaja missed out.

Australian batsmen have been contributing their fair share in this series. Both the openers Ed Cowan and David Warner have been giving good starts and the ones to follow - Phil Hughes, Shane Watson, Clarke, Hussey and Wade - have also been in good scoring form. Johnson, who came up with a fine all-round show at the MCG, is in good form according to the skipper and occupies an important position. Australia's bowling attack wields a strong look. Starc returns after a good amount of rest and will be hungry to perform. Siddle and Johnson have also been picking up a fair share of wickets while new-comer Bird, who impressed in his debut Test, will get another chance to show case his skills. With a strong bowling line-up and the batsmen in good touch, Australia are the clear favourites but Clarke will be on the look-out for a fightback from the Lankans and will be hoping for his team to avoid any complacency.

Sri Lanka:

The bruised and battered tourists were thrashed by an innings and 201 runs inside two and a half days at the Melbourne Cricket Ground last week to give Australia an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series. They also lost four players to injury which has left the captain struggling to name a side for the New Year Test. While Kumar Sangakkara and Chanaka Welegedara are already out of the series, wicketkeeper Prasanna Jayawardene and fast bowler Nuwan Kulasekara are still major doubts. Although Prasanna would need a late fitness test to determine if he could play at all, let alone keep wickets with an injured thumb, Dinesh Chandimal will definitely replace the injured Sangakkara.

Sri Lanka's batsmen have been a big let-down in this series with the likes of Dilshan, Karunaratne, Samaraweera, Mathews and the skipper not contributing much in terms of runs. Sangakkara, if anything, was the saving for the visitors in the Melbourne Test when he scored a 50 in the first innings as he got past 10000 Test runs. But his unavailability for the remainder of the series means that Sri Lanka will only be left with two experienced batters - Mahela and Dilshan - who need to take the responsibility while the youngsters too must provide their senior colleagues support. Rangana Herath will be the go-to bowler for the Lankans. With the absence of Welegedara for the 3rd Test, Sri Lanka will be hoping for some useful contributions from the likes of Eranga and Mathews while Kulasekara, if fit, will have an important role to play.

Quotes:

When guys retire it's extra special to get a win in that last game for them and I'm certain this Test match will be no different in regards to Michael Hussey: Michael Clarke wants a victorious send-off for Hussey.

We are up against a strong Australian side, who are playing some really good cricket. We need to play to our potential and show we can stand up to that: Mahela Jayawardene wants a his team to show some fight.
Teams:
Australia (From): Ed Cowan, David Warner, Phillip Hughes, Michael Clarke(c), Michael Hussey, Matthew Wade(w), Mitchell Johnson, Peter Siddle, Nathan Lyon, Jackson Bird, Mitchell Starc, Usman Khawaja, Glenn Maxwell
Sri Lanka (From): Dimuth Karunaratne, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Mahela Jayawardene(c), Thilan Samaraweera, Prasanna Jayawardene(w), Angelo Mathews, Dhammika Prasad, Rangana Herath, Shaminda Eranga, Nuwan Kulasekara, Suraj Randiv, Dinesh Chandimal, Nuwan Pradeep, Tharanga Paranavitana, Suranga Lakmal, Lahiru Thirimanne
 
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