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World T20: Fletcher powers WI to massive win vs SL
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22:43 World T20: Fletcher powers WI to massive win vs SL
West Indies 127/3 (18.2 overs)
vs SL 122/9 (20 overs)
A comfortable chase for West Indies. Russell finishes off in style for the Caribbean side.
Fletcher playing a dream innings to score 84 off only 64 balls.
The Windies completely outplayed Lanka without using the services of their star player Chris Gayle.
The bowlers first set it up by restricting them for 122 runs and then Fletcher making up for Gayle's absence.
Sri Lanka not only faltered in batting but also dropped two easy catches in the field.
It's two big wins for the West Indies and they along with New Zealand look the sides two beat in this tournament.
22:37 World T20: Fletcher, Russell put WI in total control
West Indies 112/3 (17.4 overs)
vs SL 122/9 (20 overs)
Nuwan Kulasekara drops a sitter to give a reprieve to the dangerous Russell. The Lankans have been sluggish in the field dropping two easy catches.
Fletcher at the other end is playing the innings of his life in Bengaluru.
He along with Andre Russell are cruising in the chase of 123 runs.
The West Indies show their firepower as they haven't utilised the services of Gayle as yet.
22:18
West Indies 94/3 (14 overs)
vs SL 122/9 (20 overs)
19 come of 14th over!
Andre Fletcher is firing all guns blazing for the Windies.
The opener hits back to back sixes off the bowling of Herath.
Young leggie Vandersay conceded only 11 runs off his four over also picking a wicket.
22:11 World T20: Ramdin departs, Gayle forced to wait
West Indies 71/2 (12.3 overs)
vs SL 122/9 (20 overs)
Sri Lankan spinners are making it difficult for Windies batsmen.
Ramdin is claimed by Siriwardana.
Gayle wanted to walk in but the power-hitter will have to wait for 11 more minutes for his turn as he was missing from the field owing to injury.
22:08 World T20: Fletcher completes quick-fire half-century
West Indies 71/2 (12.3 overs)
vs SL 122/9 (20 overs)
Andre completes his half-century off 37 balls
The spinners are making it difficult for West Indies batsmen. The Lankans are in the game.
Will the Windies require Gayle, who has pulled up his hamstring?
21:57 World T20: Herath claims Samuels, WI lose two
West Indies 54/2 (9 overs)
vs SL 122/9 (20 overs)
The spinners are fighting it out for Sri Lanka. This time Siriwardana deceives Marlon Samuels, who is stumped.
The pitch is turning with Herath and Vandersay bowling well.
Fletcher at the other end is unbeaten on 40 off only 26 balls.
21:52 World T20: Fletcher on fire for Windies vs SL
West Indies 52/1 (8 overs)
vs SL 122/9 (20 overs)
Andre Fletcher is on fire! He is making up for Gayle's absence.
Unbeaten on 39 off only 24 balls. He has senior batsman Marlon Samuels for company.
21:44 World T20: Johnson bowled, SL pick first wicket
West Indies 39/1 (5.4 overs)
vs SL 122/9 (20 overs)
Johnson Charles chops one on the stumps off the bowling of leggie Vandersey.
Fletcher at the other is going all guns blazing.
For your information Gayle has pulled up his harmstring and will bat only if required.
21:39 World T20: Lankans drop Charles, WI off to a flier
West Indies 30/0 (4 overs)
vs SL 122/9 (20 overs)
Kapugedara drops Charles in the deep. A golden chance missed by the Lankans.
Youngsters Fletcher and Johnson and playing well for the Windies in pursuit of their small 123-run chase.
21:34 World T20: Fletcher sets WI off to a flier
West Indies 23/0 (2 overs)
vs SL 122/9 (20 overs)
Fletcher starts on over-drive in Gayle's absence. He already has 22 runs off 10 balls.
West Indies have made a positive start in their small chase of 123 runs.
21:28 World T20: Fletcher, Johnson open in absence of Gayle
West Indies 13/0 (1 over)
vs SL 122/9 (20 overs)
13 come of the first over.
Johnson Charles and A Fletcher open the innings for the West Indies. An opportunity for both the youngsters.
Chris Gayle was off the field for quite some time as he reportedly pulled up his harmstring and the fiery power hitter will not be able to open the batting for the Windies.
The news is that he will not bat unless needed. That's some disappointment for Bengaluru crowd, who are chanting 'Gayle'.
21:10 World T20: WI restrict Lanka for 122-9
Sri Lanka 122/9 (20 overs) vs WI
The Windies will be happy as they restrict Sri Lanka for 122 for the loss of nine wickets.
Thisara Perera's lone resistance comes to an end with Bravo claiming his wicket of the penultimate ball.
Rangana Herath also got run-out on the ball before that.
Chris Gayle was off the field for quite some owing to reasons unknown and the fiery power hitter will not be able to open the batting for the Windies.
The news is that he will not bat unless needed. That's some disappointment for Bengaluru crowd.
I hope it's nothing too serious with @henrygayle but just a #masterstroke to give the other batsmen the responsibility to bring it home 4 us, tweets Brian Lara.
Average first innings score at M Chinnawamy is 171 runs. The Windies will be happy with their performance till now.
21:00 World T20: Kulasekara dismissed, SL lose 7 wickets
Sri Lanka 118/7 (19 overs) vs WI
Sri Lanka lose their 7th wicket as Russell rattles the stumps of Kulasekara.
Perera will have to go all guns blazing in the last over which will be bowled by Bravo.
20:57 World T20: Perera breaks-free in death overs
Sri Lanka 115/6 (18.3 overs) vs WI
16 come off the 17th over bowled by Brathwaite as Perera shows his muscle power.
Dwayne Bravo at the other end is mixing it up well with his deceptive slow deliveries.
Average first innings score at M Chinnawamy is 171 runs. The Windies will be happy with their performance till now.
20:48
Sri Lanka 90/6 (16.1 overs) vs WI
That's a big wicket! Dwayne Bravo picks the vital wicket of Mathews.
It was referred to the third umpire.
They were checking for the height. Mathews was down on his back knee by the time the ball hit his top edge.
However, he was way outside the crease which worked against him and he was ruled out.
20:41 World T20: Perera, Mathews try to accelerate
Sri Lanka 90/5 (16 overs) vs WI
Angelo Mathews and Thisara Perera try to accelerate to compensate for the loss of five early wickets.
Only four overs remain now and the Lankans will have to fire from all cylinders if they want to set a challenging target on this batting friendly pitch in Bengaluru.
20:33 World T20: WI bowlers keep Lankans in check
Sri Lanka 73/5 (14.1 overs) vs WI
Runs are hard to come by for Sri Lanka after losing five wickets.
Mathews (16* off 26 balls) and Perera (9* off 9 balls) will have to break the shackles in the death overs.
"A very convincing bowling performance from the Windies so far on a very good batting track. Confidence on the field looks high! #keepitup," tweets Windies great Brian Lara.
20:11 World T20: Badree's triple blow leaves Sri Lanka reeling
Sri Lanka 49/5 (9 overs) vs WI
Leg-spinner Badree is clearly on fire! Picking his third wicket of the match.
Siriwardana is caught handsomely by Gayle at slips.
Badree can take a bow as he finishes his four overs by conceding only 12 runs and picking 3 wickets.
The Windies are celebrating with half of Lankan batsmen already dismissed.
20:07 World T20: Sri Lanka in trouble with top 4 dismissed
Sri Lanka 47/4 (8.1 overs) vs WI
Badree picks his second wicket as Sri Lanka lose their top 4 batsmen.
Kapugedara is stumped and the Windies are clearly on top in this game.
19:59 World T20: Sri Lanka reeling after losing top 3
Sri Lanka 41/3 (6.2 overs) vs WI
The Lankans lose another wicket in the form of Thirimanne.
A soft dismissal with leg-spinner Badree picking his first wicket.
Sri Lanka's captain Angelo Mathews walks in and will have to bail his team out of trouble.
19:51 World T20: Chandimal run-out, SL lose openers
Sri Lanka 32/2 (4.5 overs) vs WI
That's a bonus wicket for the Windies as Chandimal gets run-out.
He will be furious but the West Indies are celebrating as Sri Lanka lose both their openers cheaply.
19:46 World T20: Dilshan out after WI chose to field
Sri Lanka 20/1 (3.1 overs) vs WI
Sri Lanka lose their first wicket in the form of Dilshan (LBW).
He looked good and will be livid with his shot selection.
However, he was unlucky as the ball seemed to have miss the stumps.
Earlier, one run was conceded off the third over bowled by spinner Benn.
19:38 World T20: West Indies opt to field vs Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka 13/0 (1 over) vs WI
Dilshan hits a six as 13 come off the first over bowled by left-handed batsman Andre Russell.
West Indies replace pacer Jerome Taylor with Andre Fletcher.
Sri Lanka also make one change. Pick leg-spinner Jeffrey Vandersay in place of Jayasuriya.
Dilshan has played the most matches in T20 WCs - 32. He has appeared in all matches for Sri Lanka in World T20s.
19:20 World T20: West Indies opt to field vs Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka vs West Indies
Defending champions Sri Lanka face West Indies in Group 1 encounter at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
West Indies have won the toss and chose to field.
Chris Gayle's fiery knock led the Windies to an emphatic victory over England in Mumbai and another convincing win here will almost seal their berth in the semi-finals.
The Lankans defeated Afghanistan in their first match courtesy to a fine half-century by senior batsman Tillakaratne Dilshan.
The Lankans however have lost their premier pacer Lasith Malinga owing to injury and will have to come up with a special effort to contain Gayle & Co.
The pitch looks a batting track and a high scoring encounter can be expected today.
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