Mathews hits half-century to keep Sri Lanka in the hunt

March 26, 2016 22:45

- SL 150-6 (18 ovs) vs Eng 171-4 | SCORECARD

Left-arm pacer Willey from round the wicket. Shanaka has another wild swing but gets an inside edge which goes on the bouncer to the keeper. He somehow manages to loft the next ball on the leg side for just a single to bring Mathews back on strike.

Mathews gives Willey the charge who bowls a wide full toss which is driven to sweeper cover for one.

Shanaka gets under a length delivery and crashes it over midwicket for a much-needed six to keep the game in the balance.

He walks across the stumps to the next and tries the paddle scoop but fails to make connection.

The next ball is short as Shanaka swings it hard through midwicket for a four to get 12 from the over.

Sri Lanka are 150 for six in 18 overs, with another 22 needed from two overs for victory.

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