Sri Lanka win by an innings and 280 runs
55
Over 55. no runs. Bowler: Prabath Jayasuriya. Ireland: 168/10(rr 3.05)
54.1Jayasuriya to B WhiteW
Wicket. OUT! L.B.W. Prabath Jayasuriya to Ben White. Stock length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, hit pad. That brings us to the end of this match as Sri Lanka win this game by an innings and 280 runs. Ramesh Mendis is the star performer with the ball in the second innings. Not a great match for Ireland, and they will hope for a strong comeback in the second Test match. Prabath Jayasuriya is the Player of the Match. Cheers.
54
End of over. Over 54. 4 runs. Bowler: Ramesh Mendis. Ireland: 168/9(rr 3.11)
53.6Wanigamuni to B White1
One run. Ramesh Mendis to Ben White. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, inside edge to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Mathews.
53.5Wanigamuni to G DockrellW
Wicket. OUT! L.B.W. Ramesh Mendis to George Dockrell. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, hit pad. Three reds and Dockrell departs for 32.
53.4Wanigamuni to M Adair1
One run. Ramesh Mendis to Mark Adair. Off break full toss, outside off stump down the track driving, to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Fernando.
53.3Wanigamuni to M Adair0
Dot ball. Ramesh Mendis to Mark Adair. Off break length ball, down leg side on the back foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Samarawickrama.
53.2Wanigamuni to G Dockrell1
One run. Ramesh Mendis to George Dockrell. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot flick, to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Chandimal.
53.1Wanigamuni to M Adair1
One run. Ramesh Mendis to Mark Adair. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Chandimal.
53
End of over. Over 53. 4 runs. Bowler: Prabath Jayasuriya. Ireland: 164/8(rr 3.09)
52.6Jayasuriya to G Dockrell0
Dot ball. Prabath Jayasuriya to George Dockrell. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to gully for no runs.
52.5Jayasuriya to G Dockrell4
Four runs. FOUR! Prabath Jayasuriya to George Dockrell. Stock ball half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past long off for 4 runs.
52.4Jayasuriya to G Dockrell0
Dot ball. Prabath Jayasuriya to George Dockrell. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Mathews.
52.3Jayasuriya to G Dockrell0
Dot ball. Prabath Jayasuriya to George Dockrell. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to cover for no runs, fielded by Chandimal.
52.2Jayasuriya to G Dockrell0
Dot ball. Prabath Jayasuriya to George Dockrell. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Mathews.
52.1Jayasuriya to G Dockrell0
Dot ball. Prabath Jayasuriya to George Dockrell. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Mathews.
52
End of over. Over 52. 5 runs. Bowler: Ramesh Mendis. Ireland: 160/8(rr 3.08)
51.6Wanigamuni to G Dockrell1
One run. Ramesh Mendis to George Dockrell. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot flick, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Chandimal.
51.5Wanigamuni to G Dockrell4
Four runs. FOUR! Ramesh Mendis to George Dockrell. Off break half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past long on for 4 runs.
51.4Wanigamuni to G Dockrell0
Dot ball. Ramesh Mendis to George Dockrell. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Mendis.