Over 19: Shadab gets dispatched for two sixes; Shanaka gets half-century

Published February 28, 2026 Updated February 28, 2026 10:11pm

Shadab started the over with a googly outside off stump, which was declared a wide. Shanaka then heaved the ball over long-off for a huge six off the second delivery after being given the strike.

He then pumped the ball, a wayward delivery towards the off side for a double.

A six off the fourth delivery got Shanaka his 50. He attempted another big shot off the fifth delivery but only managed a single.

A dot ball to end the over.

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