Wanindu Hasaranga to Roston Chase, 1 run.
Score after
8
overs
46 - 2
- Shai Hope 16 (17)
- Roston Chase 2 (5)
Dunith Wellalage to Shai Hope, Full, on off, Shai Hope eases it to point.
Dunith Wellalage to Roston Chase, Lands it on middle, Roston Chase flicks it to mid on for one.
Dunith Wellalage to Shai Hope, Flatter, on leg, Shai Hope turns it to mid-wicket for one more.
Dunith Wellalage to Roston Chase, Slower one, on off, Roston Chase flicks it to mid-wicket for one.
Dunith Wellalage to Shai Hope, Short, on off, Shai Hope punches it to covers for one.
Dunith Wellalage to Shai Hope, Bowls it on off, Shai Hope eases it to mid off.
Score after
7
overs
42 - 2
- Roston Chase 0 (3)
- Shai Hope 14 (13)
Maheesh Theekshana3-0-19-2
Maheesh Theekshana to Roston Chase, Another one outside off, Roston Chase looks to block it but gets beaten again.
Maheesh Theekshana to Roston Chase, Lands it outside off, Roston Chase looks to play at it but gets beaten.
Maheesh Theekshana to Roston Chase, Bowls it on off, Roston Chase taps it to point. He wanted a single but was sent back in time.
Maheesh Theekshana to Brandon King, OUT! TIMBER! Maheesh Theekshana gets his second wicket! Lands it on leg, it skids through, Brandon King looks to loft it but gets beaten completely as the ball hits the leg pole. Brandon King's cameo comes to an end
Maheesh Theekshana to Shai Hope, Fuller one, on middle, Shai Hope eases it to mid on for one.
Maheesh Theekshana to Shai Hope, FOUR! Excellent timing! Short, outside off, Shai Hope picks it well and punches it elegantly through covers for a boundary.
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Score after
6
overs
37 - 1
- Brandon King 23 (18)
- Shai Hope 9 (11)
Dunith Wellalage to Brandon King, Bowls it on off, Brandon King blocks it back.
Dunith Wellalage to Brandon King, FOUR BYES! Lands it down leg, Brandon King looks to reverse sweep it but misses. The keeper fails to collect it as the ball races away.
Dunith Wellalage to Brandon King, Some turn and bounce, down leg, Brandon King looks to reverse sweep but gets a blow on his pads.
Dunith Wellalage to Shai Hope, Lands it on middle, Shai Hope flicks it to mid on for one.
Dunith Wellalage to Shai Hope, Back of a length, on off, Shai Hope punches it to the fielder at short cover.
Dunith Wellalage to Shai Hope, Short, on off, Shai Hope blocks it back.
Dunith Wellalage to Shai Hope, Wide! Lands it down leg, Shai Hope leaves.
Score after
5
overs
31 - 1
- Brandon King 23 (15)
- Shai Hope 8 (8)
Maheesh Theekshana2-0-14-1
Maheesh Theekshana to Brandon King, Fuller one, on off, Brandon King blocks it back.
Maheesh Theekshana to Shai Hope, Bowls it on off, Shai Hope knocks it to mid on for one.
Maheesh Theekshana to Brandon King, Lands it in middle, Brandon King tips it to mid on for one.
Maheesh Theekshana to Brandon King, Full, on middle, Brandon King flicks it through mid-wicket for a brace. This is good running between the wickets.
Maheesh Theekshana to Shai Hope, Lands it on middle and leg, Shai Hope tucks it to mid-wicket for one.
Maheesh Theekshana to Shai Hope, FOUR! Well played! Fuller one, outside off, Shai Hope reaches out to it and slashes it over extra covers for a boundary.
Score after
4
overs
22 - 1
- Brandon King 20 (12)
- Shai Hope 2 (5)
Dunith Wellalage to Brandon King, Lands it outside off, Brandon King leaves it alone.
Dunith Wellalage to Brandon King, Some turn and bounce, outside off, Brandon King blocks it well.
Dunith Wellalage to Brandon King, FOUR! Superb shot! Fuller one, on off, Brandon King gets on one knee and plays a reverse sweep through backward point for a boundary.
Dunith Wellalage to Brandon King, Lands it on middle, Brandon King blocks it back.
Dunith Wellalage to Shai Hope, Slower through the air, on off, Shai Hope tucks it to mid-wicket for a quick single.
Dunith Wellalage to Shai Hope, Fuller one, on off, Shai Hope eases it to the cover fielder.
Score after
3
overs
17 - 1
- Brandon King 16 (8)
- Shai Hope 1 (3)
Nuwan Thushara to Brandon King, Fuller one, on off, Brandon King eases it back to the bowler.
Nuwan Thushara to Shai Hope, Another single. Short, on off, Shai Hope punches it through covers for one.
Nuwan Thushara to Brandon King, Length, on off, Brandon King tucks it to mid-wicket for one.
Nuwan Thushara to Brandon King, SIX! All the way! Brandon King is looking solid! Back of a length, on off, Brandon King picks it well and plunders it over mid-wicket for a biggie.
Nuwan Thushara to Brandon King, Length and this shapes away late, Brandon King looks to waft at it but gets beaten.
Nuwan Thushara to Brandon King, FOUR! Well played! Length, on middle and leg, Brandon King just uses his wrists and flicks it through mid-wicket for a boundary.
Nuwan Thushara to share the attack.
- Shai Hope 0 (2)
- Brandon King 5 (3)
Maheesh Theekshana1-0-5-1
Maheesh Theekshana to Shai Hope, Lands it on off, Shai Hope eases it to covers again.
Maheesh Theekshana to Shai Hope, Short, on off, Shai Hope eases it to covers.
Maheesh Theekshana to Evin Lewis, OUT! TIMBER! Maheesh Theekshana strikes! Evin Lewis walks out for a golden duck. Touch short and on off, it keeps a tad low. Evin Lewis looks to flick it but the ball sneaks beneath his legs and hits the timber.
Maheesh Theekshana to Brandon King, Touch short and on off, Brandon King tucks it to mid-wicket for one.
Maheesh Theekshana to Brandon King, Full, on off, Brandon King blocks it back.
Maheesh Theekshana to Brandon King, FOUR! Brandon King is off the mark is style! Length, on off, Brandon King hangs back and punches is magnificently through the cover region. Easy pickings.
We are all set for the game to begin! The umpires and the players are out in the middle. Brandon King and Evin Lewis walk in with their blades for the West Indies. Maheesh Theekshana has the new ball in hand and is raring to go. Let's play...
Charith Asalanka, the Sri Lanka skipper says that they would have batted first as well but nothing much changes in the quota of 20 overs. Informs they are unchanged for this game and Pathum Nissanka is fine. Mentions that the side is high on confidence and they just want to continue from where they left.
Rovman Powell, the skipper of West Indies says they will be batting first and mentions that this looks a dry wicket and they'll be looking to put runs on board and defend this. Informs that Shai Hope and Fabian Allen comes in for Andre Fletcher and Shamar Springer. Mentions that this is a pitch where both teams will be looking to play good cricket and 140-150 will be a good total.