Mathews hits half-century to keep Sri Lanka's hopes alive
March 26, 2016  22:29
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Sri Lanka still in the hunt with Mathews batting well out in the middle but he needs support from the other end. They still need 77 runs from seven overs for victory.

Off-spinner Moeen Ali comes into the attack. Three singles from the first three balls before Thisara Perera clubs the fourth over midwicket for a six to bring up Sri Lanka's 100, in the 14th over.

Left-arm pacer Willey comes back. Perera slaps the third ball through midwicket for two runs followed by a single as Mathews starts feeling some discomfort in his hamstring. That could prove to be quite crucial.

He drives the last ball to long-off before he hobbles across for a single, to complete his fifty, from just 40 balls.

Sri Lanka are 111 for five in 15 overs, with another 61 needed from five overs for victory.
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