Sri Lankan Legends vs Indian Legends, Road Safety T20 World Series, 2020

So, that's it from this exciting game where Indian Legends win their second game of the series. The nostalgia doesn't stop though as on 11th March 2020, Jonty Rhodes-led South Africa Legends take on West Indies. The match starts at 1900 local (1310 GMT). Do join for that game. Till then, it is goodbye from our side.

Sachin Tendulkar, the Indian Legends skipper, says that the game was incredible. Feels that the stand between Pathan and Kaif was very important. Adds that Bangar and Gony did their bit too. Feels that the bowl was gripping a bit and adds that it happened on his wickets. Credits the Lankan Legends bowling for keeping it tight. Praises the knock of Irfan. Says that the crowd coming in large numbers helps them push hard and give their best. Tells that he told his teamamtes that the crowd has come for them so he told everyone to entertain them. Tells that he made a few changes in batting order and shuffled a few players here and there. On the tournament's theme, Tendulkar feels that everyone should be following the traffic rules. Finishes off by saying that the way his team is playing, he would get the people thinking.

Irfan Pathan has been named Man of the Match for his brilliant knock. Jokingly says that he is batting better with the bat. Tells that they have Tendulkar who knows everything and says that he is really helping the team with everything. Jokes and tells that he can even think of bowling himself. Feels Kaif was batting really well and tells that he knew that he knew that one good shot from the middle of the bat and he knew he will get the momentum.

Tillakaratne Dilshan, the Sri Lankan Legends skipper, says that both the teams really played very well. Adds that the fielding was worse and they dropped a couple of catches. Mentions that the top three batsmen of Indian Legends did not perform big but his team let the game slip away. Stresses again that fielding was very much worse from his team and adds that 138 was not a competitive total. Further says that in the second half of the innings the ball came onto the bat nicely because of the dew and India had the advantage.

The Lankan Legends bowling was perfect from the start. Chaminda Vaas looked at his best in his 3-over spell as he gave just 5 runs and picked up two wickets, that included Tendulkar and Yuvraj. Sachithra Senanayake and Rangana Herath stifled the run chase in the middle overs. However, the 18th over bowled by Farveez Maharoof saw Irfan Pathan go bonkers and pull the game out of their hands. Eventually, with 3 boundaries in a row in the 19th over, Pathan sealed the deal for the Indian Legends. Stay tuned for the presentation...

After being asked to chase 139, Indian Legends did not start well as they lost Tendulkar in the very first over. Sehwag didn't last long either and nether did Yuvraj. Kaif and Bangar then stitched a 43-run stand to keep the Indian Legends in the game. They couldn't get going though as the surface was really on the slower side. Bangar fell for 18 but Kaif kept his end intact and took India closer. Irfan Pathan and Manpreet Gony joined association after Kaif's wicket and then we witnessed some powerful striking from Pathan. His 6 boundaries and 3 biggies meant that Indian Legends sealed the deal with 8 balls left.

What a run chase from Pathan! It looked like the Lankan Legends have spoiled the party of the fans here but Pathan rolled over the clock and with an unbeaten 57 off 31 balls powered India over the line.

18.4

1

That is the game for Indian Legends. Shortish and around off, Pathan pulls it down to long on for a single.

18.3

4

FOUR! Make that three in a row! Shortish and around off, Pathan goes on the back foot and hammers it towards wide long on for a boundary. The long on fielder gave up the chase and the ball goes to the boundary. The scores are level.

18.2

4

FOUR! Another boundary and Pathan gets to his half ton in style! Dilshan bowls this full and around off, Pathan slams it down the ground. Dilshan gets down to field but the ball evades him and races away to the fence.

18.1

4

FOUR! Pathan is absolutely killing the run chase here. Full and outside off, Pathan strokes it over cover-point for a boundary. 9 more needed.

Tillakaratne Dilshan is back on.

17.6

6

SIX! Excellent way to finish the over! 26 from the over! Maharoof now bowls a high full toss around off and middle, Gony hammers it over wide long on for a biggie. Indian Legends need 13 runs in 12 balls.

17.5

1

Shorter and around off, Pathan pulls it towards square leg for a single.

17.4

1

Good length ball outside off, Gony looks to slog it away on the leg side but the ball takes the inner half and goes towards long on for a single.

17.3

1

Shortish and around off, Pathan pulls it down to long on for a single.

Free Hit time!

17.3

5nb

FOUR! Creamed it through the covers! This is excellent batting from Pathan. He is pulling it off for Indian Legends. Full and outside off, Pathan creams it through the covers and the ball has raced away to the fence. Hello, hold on! It is a NO BALL which the TV umpire has confirmed. Free Hit coming up.

17.2

6

SIX! No one is getting their hands to it apart from the people from the stands. Full and outside off, Pathan hammers it over mid off for a biggie.

17.1

6

SIX! But what an effort from Senanayake at long on! Maharoof bowls this full ball in the slot for Pathan. He hammers it high in the air towards long on. Senanayake there does really well to keep his eyes on the ball and then flick it back into the play from over his head.

Farveez Maharoof is back on. 2-0-8-0 are his figures so far.

16.6

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Excellent way to finish the over! Another very full ball on middle, Gony drills it back to the bowler. Just 4 from the over and the run chase becomes tougher for Indian Legends.

16.5

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Excellent bowling from Senanayake! He bowls another very full ball around off, Gony pushes it back to the bowler.

16.4

1

Low full toss on middle, this one is stroked down to long on for a run.

16.3

1

Another very full ball on middle, it is driven to long on for a single.

16.2

1

Another loopy ball outside off, Pathan forces it towards sweeper cover for a run.

16.1

1

Tossed up and fuller around off, Gony pushes it towards long on for a run.

Strategic Time Out!

15.6

6

SIX! Now, a maximum! What a strike from Pathan. He is getting into the zone now. Excellent way to end the over. Good length ball around off, it is in the slot for Pathan, he gets underneath the ball and mows it over deep mid-wicket for a biggie. 13 from the over and 43 in 24 balls to win for Indian Legends.

15.5

4

FOUR! Welcome boundary for Pathan and Indian Legends. Short and down the leg side this time, Pathan swivels and pulls it to deep square leg. The ball bounces just in front of the ropes and goes for a boundary.

15.4

1

Short and outside off, Gony strokes it towards mid off where Senanayake manages to stop the ball.

15.3

1

In the air... but it lands between two fielders at third man. A length ball around off, Pathan looks to hammer it on the leg side but the ball takes the top edge and goes behind. Kaluwitharana goes behind and also the third man fielder tries to get to the ball but it lands between the two. Single taken.

15.2

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Shortish and outside off, Pathan looks to reach out but misses.

15.1

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That looked to be down the leg side but the umpire doesn't think so. Pathan is not amused but the umpire's decision is the last one. Thushara bangs it short on the body, Pathan once again goes for the pull but misses.

15.1

1wd

WIDE! Thushara goes for the bouncer but it is down the leg side. Pathan goes for the pull but fails to connect. Wided by the umpire.

Thilan Thushara is back on! 2-0-16-0 so far from him.

14.6

1

Short and outside off, Pathan punches it towards sweeper cover for a single. 5 runs and a wicket.

14.5

1

Flatter and around off, Gony pushes it towards mid on for a quick run.

Manpreet Gony has been sent ahead of Sameer Dighe.

14.4

W

OUT! CAUGHT! Kaif falls 4 short of a half ton. Flatter and around off, Kaif looks to clear the cover region but he mistimes it. All he can do is loft the ball straight to Mendis at covers. An easy chance for him. 58 more needed off 32 balls.

14.3

1

Another very full ball around off, Pathan pushes it wide of the mid off fielder for a single.

14.2

1

Very full and around off, Kaif drives it to long off for a single.

14.1

1

Short and wide outside off, Pathan strokes it to sweeper cover for a single.

Sachithra Senanayake is back on. 2-0-10-0 are his figures so far.

13.6

1

Very full ball around off, Pathan strokes it to the left of the bowler for a single. Just 4 from it.

13.5

1

Another single as Kaif flicks this full ball down to long on.

13.4

1

Good length ball around off, Pathan hammers it down the ground. However, the long off comes across to cut it off and they only get a single.

13.3

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Another dot as Pathan finds covers this time.

13.2

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Landed around middle and leg on a shortish length, Pathan tucks it towards the leg side. He thinks for a single but Kaif says no.

13.1

1

Good length ball around off, Kaif pushes it towards mid off where the fielder fumbles and they get the run easily.

Farveez Maharoof is back on. 1-0-4-0 are his figures so far.

12.6

1

Flatter and around off and middle, Kaif works it towards deep mid-wicket for a single. 8 from the over. 65 needed in last 7 overs.

12.5

1

Another single as this time Pathan strokes this full ball around off down to long on.

12.4

1

Full and on middle and leg, Kaif strokes it down to long on for an easy run.

12.3

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Quicker one on middle, Kaif pushes it back to the bowler.

12.2

1

Quicker one around off, driven to long off for a single.

12.1

4

FOUR! Poor start from Dilshan as he bowls the first ball short and wide outside off, Pathan goes on the back foot and slams it through point for a boundary.

Tillakaratne Dilshan is into the attack.

11.6

1

Flatter and around off, Pathan pushes it towards covers for a quick single.

11.5

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Fuller and around off, pushed towards covers.

11.4

1

Quicker one around off, Kaif guides it towards short third man for a quick run as Herath sends a rocket throw at the keeper's end.

11.3

1

Quicker and flatter on middle, Pathan strokes it towards the off side for a single.

11.2

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Full and on middle, pushed back to the bowler.

11.1

1

Flatter and on middle, Kaif flicks it towards mid-wicket for a run.

10.6

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Floated on off, Pathan pushes it towards the off side.

Irfan Pathan is the new batsman in.

10.5

W

OUT! LBW! Full and around off, Bangar looks to sweep but misses to get hit on the pads. The bowler and the keeper appeal and the umpire instantly raises his finger. That looked to be hitting the leg stump. The partnership is broken. 77 more needed off the 55 remaining balls.

10.4

4

FOUR! Full delivery on off, Bangar drives it through covers where Atapattu tries to stop it but misfields and concedes a boundary.

10.3

1

On the pads, Kaif works it towards the leg side for a single.

10.2

6

SIX! That goes all the way and the crowd has got its voice back. What a strike from Kaif and it is the first maximum of the match. Herath bowls this loopy ball outside off, Kaif comes forward and hammers it over long off for a huge six. He is struggling with the running between the wickets, so this is the only way he can stay out in the middle and take India towards win.

10.1

1

Flatter and around off, Bangar comes down the track and looks to loft it over long on but mistimes it. The ball goes towards mid-wicket for a run

9.6

1

Floated delivery on off, Bangar lofts it over covers for a run.

9.5

1

Loopy delivery on off, Kaif lofts it over covers for a single.

9.4

1

Tossed up delivery on middle, Bangar plays a slog sweep over mid-wicket for a run.

9.3

1

Full delivery on middle, Kaif drives it through mid on for a single.

9.2

2

Flighted delivery on off, Kaif guides it towards third man. The batsmen pick up a couple.

9.1

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Tossed up delivery on middle, Kaif flicks it to mid-wicket.

Sachithra Senanayake to bowl now.

Strategic Time Out!

8.6

1

Flatter and on the pads, Kaif works it towards short fine leg for a single as the fielder misfields.

8.5

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Slower through the air and around off, pushed towards point.

8.4

1

Full and around off, Bangar skips down the track and looks to drive but the ball takes the inner half of the bat and goes towards long on for a single.

8.3

1

On the pads, nudged towards short fine leg for a single.

8.2

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Flatter and just outside off, pushed back to the bowler.

8.1

4

FOUR! Up and over! Full and outside off, Kaif moves a bit towards the leg side and lofts it over extra cover and into the gap between sweeper cover and long off. The ball races away to the fence quickly.

7.6

1

Floated on middle, it is stroked through mid off for a single.

7.5

1

On middle, Bangar pushes it towards mid-wicket for a single.

7.5

1wd

WIDE! Down the leg side this time, Bangar looks to sweep but misses.

7.4

1

Another quicker and flatter one on the pads, Kaif tucks it towards mid-wicket for a single.

7.3

1

Flatter and on the pads, Bangar works it towards long on for a run.

7.2

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Quicker one around off, Bangar looks to force it on the off side but misses.

7.1

4

FOUR! Welcome into the attack, says Bangar! Shortish and around off, Bangar sits down and hammers it to deep mid-wicket for a boundary via a pull shot.

Upul Chandana is into the attack.

6.6

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Full and on middle, pushed back to the bowler.

The Indian Legends physio is out in the middle as Kaif seems to have some issue with his legs. He took a couple of catches in the first innings and ran quite a bit around the ground. Must be something to do with the hamstring. Well, he is now ready to face the ball.

6.5

1

Flatter and on middle, Bangar goes on the back foot and guides it towards short third man and takes a quick run.

6.4

1

Floated fuller ball around off and middle, it is worked to the right side of the bowler for a quick run.

6.3

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Flatter and around off, Kaif tucks it towards mid-wicket.

6.2

1

On the pads, worked towards mid-wicket for a run.

6.1

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Appeal from the keeper but it looked to be missing leg. A flighted ball on the pads, Bangar looks to work it on the leg side but misses to get hit on the pads. A mild appeal from the keeper, just the keeper and nothing from the umpire.

Time for spin! Rangana Herath is into the attack.

5.6

1

Shortish and on the body, Bangar looks to flick but gets hit on the gloves. The ball drops on the leg side and they take a quick single. 25/3 at the end of the Powerplay.

5.5

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Another dot as Bangar flicks this fuller ball on middle down to mid on.

5.4

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Good length ball around off, blocked.

5.3

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Landed around off on a shortish length, Bangar blocks it towards the off side and thinks for the single but Kaif sends him back.

5.2

1

Shortish and around off, Kaif guides it towards third man for a single.

5.1

2

Short and on the body, Kaif goes on the back foot and pulls it to deep mid-wicket and takes two as the ball stops well before the fence and the deep square leg fielder gets to the ball.

Farveez Maharoof is on.

4.6

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Good length ball around off, Kaif finds short third man. A wicket and a run from the over. Excellent from Vaas.

4.5

1

Good length ball around off, Kaif strokes it towards mid off for a single.

4.4

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Shortish and outside off, blocked.

4.3

1

Fuller and around off, Bangar guides it towards short third man for a run. Bangar was not interested but Kaif has already reached at the striker's end. Seeing that, Bangar took off and completed the run as the fielder from short third man missed his shy at the stumps.

Sanjay Bangar walks in next.

4.2

W

OUT! CAUGHT! Yuvraj falls now and India Legends are in a spot of bother early on in this run chase. A shorter length ball outside off, Yuvraj looks to pull but he gets a top edge. The ball goes just behind the stumps where Kaluwitharana settles under the ball and takes the catch easily. 120 more needed in 94 balls.

4.1

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Beauty from Vaas! A slower length ball around off, Yuvraj looks to defend but misses to get hit high on the pads.

3.6

1

Shorter and around off, Yuvraj goes on the back foot and guides it to third man for a single.

3.5

1

Shortish and around off, Kaif taps it towards point for a single.

3.4

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Good length ball around off, Kaif looks to work it on the leg side but gets an inside edge onto the pads.

3.3

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Shortish and around off, Kaif guides it towards short third man.

3.2

4

FOUR! Driven firmly! Good length ball outside off, Kaif drives it through the covers to bag a boundary.

3.1

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Good length ball outside off, Kaif looks to reach out and drive but misses.

Yuvraj Singh is the next batsman in.

2.6

W

OUT! RUN OUT! Bull's eye from Chandana! Shortish and around off, Kaif looks to pull but the ball takes the inner half of the bat and goes towards square leg. Chandana from mid-wicket runs to his right and gets to the ball. He gets to the ball and fires the throw at the striker's end. He hits and the square leg umpire takes the decision upstairs. The replays roll in and show that Sehwag is just short.

Run out appeal taken upstairs. It is a direct hit from mid-wicket. Sehwag seems to be short.

2.5

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Good length ball angled into the batter, Kaif works it towards mid-wicket.

2.4

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Full delivery on off, Kaif drives it towards mid off.

2.3

1

On a length on middle, Sehwag flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.

2.2

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Length delivery on off, Sehwag punches it to point.

2.1

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Short delivery on middle, Sehwag pulls it towards mid-wicket.

1.6

4

FOUR! Short of a length delivery, Kaif plays an upper cut over third man. It goes towards the fielder where Herath tries to take the catch but spills it and concedes a boundary.

1.5

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Play and a miss! Short delivery outside off, Kaif looks to pull but misses it.

1.4

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Fuller and around off, Kaif pushes it towards cover-point.

1.3

1

Full and on the pads, flicked behind square leg for a single.

1.2

1

Good length ball around off, Kaif guides it towards third man for a single.

1.1

4

FOUR! First boundary of the run chase! Fuller and outside off from Thushara to bowl first up, Kaif creams the drive through cover-point to bag a boundary.

Thilan Thushara to bowl from the other end.

0.6

1

Fuller and around off, Kaif strokes it towards mid off for a quick single. End of a successful first over from Kaif.

0.5

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Fuller and around off, pushed towards covers.

0.4

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Good length ball around off, Kaif pushes it towards point.

Mohammad Kaif is the next batsman in.

0.3

W

OUT! CAUGHT! The crowd is absolutely stunned! The Indian Legends have lost Tendulkar for a duck. A back of a length ball down the leg side, Tendulkar looks to paddle it over short fine leg but gets a faint tickle behind. Kaluwitharana goes behind and gobbles the easy chance. Vaas appeals but the umpire is not moved. Tendulkar though starts walking and then the umpire raises his finger. Big, big wicket for Sri Lankan Legends early on.

0.2

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Good length ball around off, Tendulkar keeps it out off his front foot.

0.1

1

Dropped! Oh, dear! You don't drop Sehwag, that too on the very first ball. Sri Lankan Legends have just done that. A full ball down the leg side, Sehwag being Sehwag goes for the flick but he gets a leading edge. It balloons high in the air towards short third man where Atapattu gets to the ball but fails to hold onto the catch. That went high in the air but he failed to hold on. A run taken.

We are back for the chase. Virender Sehwag and Sachin Tendulkar will open the batting for Indian Legends. Chaminda Vaas will start the proceedings for Sri Lankan Legends.

Right then, 139 is the target for India. There are a few spinners in the Sri Lankan Legends lineup and they will look to stifle the Indians in the run chase. Let's see how the Indians respond with the bat. Join us in a while to find out.

Manpreet Gony says that there was a bit of grass on the wicket and hence they concentrated on bowling the fuller lengths. On being asked about his ego being inflated after being hit for two boundaries off his first ball in both games, Gony just beats around the bush, saying that they were mainly looking to go full and not bowl short and give any width.

Mohammad Kaif says that he is 39 and is still looking to be fit. Says that like in earlier days, people don't train on grounds after matches so he might not look to continue that regime of his. On being asked about his elbow, Kaif says that he is not sure right now, but will come to know tomorrow morning. On the training for this tournament, Kaif says that they were coming to this event thinking it to be a fun event but then Sachin Tendulkar's energy and passion, including excitement and that is what drives the players to strive for more.

Mohammed Kaif and Manpreet Gony have been caught for a quick chat.

The Indian Legends bowlers did well initially but couldn't take wickets in the Powerplay. However, after the Powerplay, Munaf Patel and Manpreet Gony tied the run-scoring and kept picking wickets at regular intervals. Patel eventually ended with 4 wickets to his name. Apart from Ojha, all the bowlers who bowled, got at least one wicket to their name.

15 from the final over means the Sri Lankan Legends head to the break with momentum on their side. They started brilliantly as Dilshan and Kaluwitharana started really well adding 46 for the opening wicket. After the first wicket, the Lankans lost the way and kept losing wickets at regular intervals. Kapugedera and Senanayake then played handy knocks of 23 and 19 meant that the Sri Lankan Legends played out the entire 20 overs.

19.6

4

FOUR! Make that three in a row and an excellent finish to the innings by him. Fuller and around off and middle, Herath once again slams it to the deep mid-wicket fence. Sri Lanka Legends finish with 138/8.

19.5

4

FOUR! Herath connects this time and gets another boundary for his side. A length ball on middle, Herath hammers it to deep mid-wicket and the ball races away to the fence.

19.4

4

EDGY FOUR! Zaheer will feel unlucky here! An excellent yorker, Herath looks to keep it out but the ball takes an inside edge and goes to the fence.

19.3

1

Short and around off, Mendis pulls it to deep square leg for a single.

19.2

2

A couple now! Full and outside off, it is stroked over backward point for a couple of runs.

19.1

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Sharp bouncer around middle, Mendis looks to pull but gets an under edge back to the keeper.

18.6

1

Full and around off, Mendis strokes it through mid on for a single.

Rangana Herath is the new batsman in.

18.5

W

OUT! CAUGHT! Excellent work from Gony. He took the catch there and did really well to stay away from touching the fence. A short of a length ball outside off from Munaf, Chandana pulls it well but Gony at deep mid-wicket does really well to hold onto the catch. He does really well to maintain his balance. The umpires though take the decision upstairs as they want to confirm if it is a clean catch. They check a few angles and then deem the decision in favour of the Indian Legends.

Gony has taken a very sharp catch at deep mid-wicket. The umpires though want to confirm if it is a clean grab. The soft signal is out. Looks like it is a clean catch.

18.4

2

Excellent effort from Kaif at deep square leg. Shortish ball around off and middle, Chandana pulls it towards deep square leg. Kaif from that position comes charging forward and tries to catch. He though realizes that he won't get there so he throws his body at the ball to save runs for his side. A couple taken.

18.3

1

Slower one, it is on a length and around off, pushed through point for a single.

18.2

1

Good length ball around off, Chandana works it towards square leg for a single.

Upul Chandana is the new batsman in.

18.1

W

OUT! CAUGHT! Ojha with a very sharp catch. The Sri Lankan Legends are losing wickets in a heap here. Full and around off, Maharoof swings hard and tries to clear the long on fielder. However, Ojha stationed there, leaps a bit and takes the catch over his head.

Munaf Patel to bowl the 19th over of the innings. 3-0-14-2 are his figures so far.

17.6

4

FOUR! Not from the middle of the bat but Mendis won't mind. Full and around off, Mendis skips down the track and drives it through covers. He does not get it off the middle of the willow but it is good enough to go to the fence. Good finish to the over.

17.5

1

Bouncer on middle, pulled towards the leg side for a single.

17.4

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Fuller in length and outside off, Maharoof swings hard but fails to connect.

Ajantha Mendis is the new batsman in.

17.3

W

OUT! CAUGHT! Another excellent grab from Kaif. He has done that in his younger days and he is pulling off stunners like these even now! A very full ball on middle and leg, Kapugedera flicks it nicely. A little too nicely as the ball goes towards Kaif at deep mid-wicket. He runs to his right and dives that side a bit to take the catch superbly.

17.2

1lb

On the pads, Maharoof looks to work it on the leg side but misses to get hit on the pads. The ball rolls towards the leg side and a leg bye is taken.

17.1

4

EDGY FOUR! Slightly shorter and around off, Maharoof looks to pull but the ball takes the outside edge and the ball goes towards the third man fence over the keeper. Ojha from third man runs across to his left and dives to save the boundary but misses.

Zahir Khan is back on. 2-0-11-0 from him so far.

16.6

1

Full delivery on middle, Maharoof flicks it through square leg for a run.

16.5

1

On a length on off, Kapugedera punches it through mid off for a single.

16.4

1

Length delivery on middle, Maharoof slogs it over square leg for a single.

16.3

1

Full delivery on off, Kapugedera drives it through mid off for a run.

16.2

1

On a length on middle, Maharoof flicks it over square leg for a single.

16.1

2

Full delivery on middle, Maharoof drives it through mid on. The batsmen pick up a couple.

Farveez Maharoof is the next batsman in.

Strategic Time Out!

15.6

W

OUT! CAUGHT! Senanayake holes out. A slower length ball outside off, Senanayake looks to clear the long off fence but fails to time it. The ball goes straight to Gony at that position. He takes the catch nicely to send Senanayake packing.

15.5

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Play and a miss! Good length ball outside off, Senanayake swings hard but misses.

15.4

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Good length ball around off, Senanayake keeps it out.

15.3

4

FOUR! Slammed! Good length ball on middle, Senanayake swivels and pulls it to deep square leg and the ball races away to the fence.

15.2

1

On the pads, worked towards the leg side for a single.

15.1

1

Wow! Lucky, Senanayake is very lucky! Shortish and on the body, Senanayake looks to pull but gets a top edge. The ball hits the body and bounces just before the stumps. Senanayake thinks for the run but the ball hits the bat and goes past the stumps. Kapugedera though has already reached to his end as he wants the run. Senanayake then takes off and completes the run as Dighe tries to run the batsman down at the non-striker's end with a throw but misses.

Munaf Patel returns! 2-0-8-1 are his figures so far.

14.6

1

Good length ball around off, Senanayake dabs it towards short third man for a single.

14.5

1

Fuller and on middle, Kapugedera flicks it towards deep mid-wicket and takes a single.

14.4

1

Good length ball around off, Senanayake pushes it towards point and takes a quick run.

14.3

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Good length delivery on middle, Senanayake keeps it out.

14.2

1

On a length on off, Kapugedera punches it towards point for a single.

14.1

4

FOUR! Good shot! Full delivery on leg, Kapugedera flicks it over square leg for a boundary.

13.6

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Short and wide outside off, Senanayake cuts but finds Yuvraj at point. 8 off Ojha's first over.

13.5

1

Floated on off, pushed through mid off for a single.

13.4

1

Short and outside off again, this time Senanayake fails to cut as the ball takes the bottom edge and goes towards point. They quickly go for the single as Yuvraj gets to the ball and fires the throw at the non-striker's end but misses.

13.3

4

FOUR! Width offered and Senanayake latches onto it. Short and wide outside off from Ojha, Senanayake rocks on the back foot and cuts it through point for a boundary.

13.2

1

Shortish and around off, tapped towards the off side for a run.

13.1

1

Flatter and just around off, Senanayake strokes it through covers for a single.

Time for spin as Pragyan Ojha has been brought into the attack now.

12.6

1lb

On the pads, Senanayake looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads. The ball rolls towards the off side and the batters take a leg bye.

12.5

2

A couple now! Full and around off, Senanayake pushes it towards long on and scampers back for a couple.

12.4

4

EDGY FOUR! Senanayake is off the mark though. Full and outside off, Senanayake looks to drive but the ball takes the thick outside edge and races away to the third man fence.

Sachithra Senanayake is the next batsman in.

12.3

W

OUT! CAUGHT! Bangar strikes and the crowd roars. Well, one of the reason for that is, that Sachin Tendulkar has taken the catch. Full and outside off, Thushara looks to launch it over the off side but gets a leading edge. The ball goes high in the air and towards short third man where Tendulkar takes the catch comfortably.

12.2

1

Full delivery on middle, Kapugedera lofts it over mid on. The fielder in the deep picks the ball on one bounce. The batsmen take a run.

12.1

1

On a good length on off, Thushara plays it towards point for a single.

Sanjay Bangar is into the attack now.

11.6

1

On a length on middle, Thushara flicks it through square leg for a run.

11.5

1

Length delivery on off, Kapugedera punches it through point for a single.

11.4

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BEATEN! On a good length and outside off, Kapugedera looks to defend but misses it.

11.3

1

Another length ball around off, Thushara taps it towards point for a quick run.

11.2

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Fuller and around off, Thushara this time pushes it towards mid off.

11.1

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Beaten! Shortish and just outside off, Thushara pokes at it to get beaten.

10.6

4

FOUR! Fuller and outside off, Kapugedera squeezes it through point. Sehwag from sweeper cover runs to his left but fails to get to the ball.

10.5

1

Short and wide outside off, Thushara pushes it through cover-point for a single.

10.4

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Good length ball around off, Thushara guides it towards point.

10.3

1

Shortish and around off, pushed towards point for a single.

10.2

4

FOUR! Full and outside off, Kapugedera creams it through cover-point. Sehwag at cover-point dives to save but the timing is not right as he dives a little too early.

10.1

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Play and a miss! Good length ball outside off, shaping away a hint. Kapugedera looks to cut but misses.

9.6

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In the channel outside off, Thushara lets it be. 57/3 at the end of halfway mark.

9.5

1

Good length ball on middle and leg, Kapugedera tucks it towards mid-wicket and takes a single.

Chamara Kapugedera replaces Marvan Atapattu.

9.4

W

OUT! CAUGHT! Dighe, you beauty! What a grab from! Shortish ball around off, Atapattu is surprised by the length as he pokes at it. The ball takes the thick outside edge and goes to the right of the keeper. Dighe there, throws himself to that side and takes the diving catch in front of Sachin Tendulkar at first slip.

9.3

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Play and a miss! A length ball outside off, Atapattu looks to punch but the ball comes in just a hint to beat the inside edge.

9.2

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Good length ball around off, Atapattu pushes it towards point.

9.1

1

Fuller and around off, Thushara drives it through backward point for a single.

Manpreet Gony is back on! 2-0-14-0 from him so far.

8.6

1

Short and outside off again, Thushara guides it to third man for a single to end the over.

8.5

4

FOUR! Up and over! Not sure if that was intentional but Thushara won't mind. Pathan is not amused. Shortish and just outside off, Thushara looks to work it on the leg side but the ball takes the thick outside edge and goes over the keeper and slip fielder and then it races away to the fence.

8.4

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Another one! It is once again full and swinging away. Thushara looks to heave it on the leg side but once again misses.

8.3

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Swing and a miss! A fuller length ball outside off, Thushara swings hard but makes no connection.

Thilan Thushara is the new man in.

Time-Out has been taken now!

8.2

W

OUT! LBW! Pathan didn't even look at the umpire's decision as he knew that he has got the wicket. A length ball around off and middle, Kaluwitharana looks to slog it on the leg side but he misses to get hit flush on the pads. The keeper appeals while Pathan is up in celebration straightaway. The umpire raises the finger quickly and tells why Pathan was so confident. Both the openers are dismissed now.

8.1

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Full and around off, pushed towards mid off.

8.1

1wd

WIDE! Pathan starts the new spell with a length ball down the leg side. Kaluwitharana looks to flick but misses. 50 up for Sri Lankan Legends

Irfan Pathan is back on! 2-0-15-0 from him so far.

7.6

1

Single to end the successful over as Kaluwitharana pulls it towards deep mid-wicket for a single.

7.5

1

Shortish and around off, worked towards square leg for a single to get off the mark.

7.4

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Shortish and around off, Atapattu keeps it out off his back foot.

7.3

1

Slightly shorter and around off, Romesh pulls it towards long on for a single.

Marvan Atapattu is in at no. 3.

7.2

W

OUT! In the air... taken. How many times you've seen Kaif taking such amazing catches? Here's another one. Munaf bangs it short and cramps Dilshan for room. He pulls but the ball takes the top edge and balloons towards deep square leg. Kaif comes running in and takes it nicely lunging forward. The opening stand has been broken.

7.1

1

Good length ball around off, pushed towards point for a run.

6.6

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Angled into the right-hander from off, Dilshan looks to work it on the leg side but gets an inside edge on the pads. 9 from the over.

6.5

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Fuller and around off, pushed back to the bowler.

6.4

4

FOUR! Dilshan on the charge now! A back of a length ball on off and middle, Dilshan hangs on the back foot and pulls it to the deep mid-wicket fence.

6.3

4

FOUR! Stand and deliver! A length ball outside off, Dilshan just hammers it through mid off for a boundary.

6.2

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Excellent yorker from Gony! It is on middle, Dilshan looks to flick but ends up getting an inside edge on the pads.

6.1

1

On the pads, Kaluwitharana looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads. Dighe behind the wickets does well to dive to his left and make a half stop. It goes towards square leg. The batsmen take a run.

5.6

2

Good length ball around off, Dilshan tucks it towards square leg and takes quick couple. Excellent running between the wickets. 36/0 at the end of the Powerplay.

5.5

1

Fuller and around off and middle, worked towards mid-wicket for a single.

5.4

1

Shorter in length again and around off, Dilshan works it towards deep mid-wicket for a run.

5.3

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Shortish and on middle, Dilshan looks to pull but the ball hits the upper part of the bat and rolls towards mid-wicket.

5.2

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Full and around off, this one is pushed towards point off the back foot.

5.1

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Full and outside off, pushed back to the bowler.

Munaf Patel with the ball now.

4.6

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Good length ball around off, Kaluwitharana strokes it towards covers. Good comeback from Gony after going for a boundary on the very first ball.

4.5

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Another shorter ball around off, Kaluwitharana hops and keeps it out.

4.4

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Shortish and around off, Kaluwitharana looks to defend but the ball bounces a bit extra and hits the gloves and rolls on the pitch on the leg side.

4.3

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In the channel outside off, this one is left alone.

4.2

1

Angles in a length ball from off, Dilshan flicks it to deep square leg and takes a run.

4.1

4

FOUR! He has been welcomed with a boundary! He starts the over with a short one outside off, Dilshan rocks back and hammers it to the deep mid-wicket fence.

Manpreet Gony into the attack now.

3.6

4

FOUR! Excellent finish to the over! Kaluwitharana is once again looking in a great touch. Pathan bangs it short and on middle, Kaluwitharana slams it to deep mid-wicket fence.

3.5

1

Full and on the pads, Dilshan flicks it towards mid on and gets to the other end.

3.4

1lb

Huge shout for lbw but not given. Pathan bowls one on a length and on middle, Romesh misses his flick and is rapped high on the pads. A leg bye taken as the umpire turns the appeal down.

3.3

4

FOUR! That's some kind of a hit! Pathan bowls a fuller one on off, Kaluwitharana slogs it through mid-wicket and gets a boundary.

3.2

1

Quick run! Shortish and on middle, Dilshan tucks it towards the leg side and takes off for a quick run. Pathan gets to the ball and fires the throw at the non-striker's end but misses.

3.1

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Shortish and around off, Dilshan strokes it towards covers.

2.6

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Short ball on middle, pulled straight to mid-wicket. Just a single from Zaheer's second over. This is just brilliant from the swing king of India.

2.5

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Full and on the pads, Romesh misses his flick and the ball goes off the pads towards the keeper.

2.5

1wd

WIDE! Length ball swinging down the leg side, Romesh misses his flick and the keeper does well to collect it. Wided.

2.4

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4 dots! Brilliant bowling by Zaheer Khan here. He bowls it fuller and outside off, Romesh looks to push but gets beaten once again on the push.

2.3

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Full and around off, Kaluwitharana drives it back to the bowler.

2.2

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Play and a miss! Romesh dances down the track and looks to hoick this length ball into the night sky. He though completely misses the line and gets beaten on the outside edge.

2.1

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Fuller and around off, Romesh plays it to mid off.

1.6

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Dot to end the over! Length ball on the pads, Dilshan looks to work it on the leg side but misses. 5 from Pathans's first over.

1.5

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Length ball on middle, Dilshan keeps it out.

1.4

4

EDGED AND FOUR! Length ball outside off, Dilshan goes for a booming drive and gets a thickish outside edge through to the third man fence for a boundary.

1.4

1wd

WIDE! Length ball down the leg side, Dilshan misses his flick. Wided.

1.3

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Full and on middle, Dilshan pushes it back to the bowler.

1.2

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Length ball on middle, Dilshan plays it to the leg side.

1.1

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BEATEN! Pathan starts right on the money. He bowls one on a fuller length and Dilshan goes for the drive only to get beaten off the outside edge.

Irfan Pathan to bowl from the other end!

0.6

4

MISFIELD AND FOUR! Boundary to end the over! Shortish and on middle again, Kaluwitharana pulls it towards deep square leg where tries to get to the ball with a slide but he misses and it goes to the fence. 10 from the first over. Excellent start for Sri Lankan Legends.

0.5

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Slower yorker! Excellent from Zaheer. Kaluwitharana does well to keep it out.

0.4

4

FOUR! Short and outside off, Kaluwitharana hammers it. He quickly rocks on the back foot and pulls it to deep mid-wicket fence. First boundary of the innings.

0.3

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Fuller and around off, Kaluwitharana strokes it back to the bowler.

0.3

1wd

WIDE! Swing from Zaheer Khan! But the line is not right. It is down the leg side. Romesh looks to flick but misses.

0.2

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Shortish and around off, Kaluwitharana blocks it onto the pitch on the leg side.

0.1

1

Quick run on the first ball. Full and swinging in, Dilshan strokes it towards mid off and takes a quick run. The mid off fielder gets to the ball quickly and fires the throw at the bowler's end but misses. The ball goes towards fine leg but no overthrows conceded.

Done and dusted with the National Anthems. It is time for the action. The Indian Legends take positions on the field. Tillakaratne Dilshan and Romesh Kaluwitharana are the two openers for Sri Lankan Legends. Sachin... Sachin... is already going on! Unfortunately, we won't be able to witness the Tendulkar vs Murali action as the latter has been out due to a niggle. Zaheer Khan with the ball first up. Here we go..

Time for the National Anthems before the action begins. Sachin Tendulkar leads his troops while his counterpart Tillakaratne Dilshan leads his side.

Sri Lanka Legends (Playing XI) - Tillakaratne Dilshan (C), Romesh Kaluwitharana (WK), Marvan Atapattu, Chamara Kapugedera, Farveez Maharoof, Upul Chandana, Sachithra Senanayake, Chaminda Vaas, Ajantha Mendis, Thilan Thushara (In for Muttiah Muralitharan), Rangana Herath.

Tillakaratne Dilshan, Sri Lankan Legends skipper, says that they would have bowled too. He says that the wicket looks good and there will be extra bounce on the wicket. He mentions that they would look to put runs on the board and then put the opposition under pressure. Feels that none of the players felt old and they fielded well. Mentions that Muttiah Muralitharan is not fit to play and Thilan Thushara replaces him. Wishes everyone a Happy Holi.

India Legends (Playing XI) -Virender Sehwag, Sachin Tendulkar (C), Mohammad Kaif, Manpreet Gony, Yuvraj Singh, Sameer Dighe (WK), Sanjay Bangar (In for Sairaj Bahutule), Irfan Pathan, Zaheer Khan, Munaf Patel, Pragyan Ojha.

Sachin Tendulkar, Indian legends skipper, says that the wicket has always offered a bit of bounce and pace. With dew coming in, he feels that chasing is a better option. Jokes and says that the body is not accepting so many games but its fine. Tells that they have made a change as Sairaj Bahutule goes out and Sanjay Bangar replaces him.

TOSS - Indian Legends win the toss and they will bowl first.

Hello and welcome to game 3 of the Road Safety series. It is Indian Legends and Sri Lankan Legends who lock horns. Both the sides have won their first game of the series. Let's see how things pan out in this game as we get to see battles like Tendlkar and Sehwag vs Muralitharan, Dilshan and Atapattu vs Zaheer. We have an exciting game coming up as the nostalgia continues. Stay tuned with us for the toss and team updates.

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Match 3, Navi Mumbai, March 10, 2020, 07:00 PM