SL 2-3published at 3 overs
Target 358
I extend my thanks to both teams for a nice, relaxed start to my live-texting stint.
Summary
Woeful Sri Lanka bowled out for 55 to lose by 302 runs in Mumbai
Hosts India have secured a semi-final spot; Sri Lanka all but eliminated
Superb Shami claims five wickets, Siraj takes three, Bumrah strikes with first ball & Jadeja takes final wicket
India post 357-8: Gill 92, Kohli 88, Shreyas 82; Madushanka 5-80
Shreyas hits longest six of tournament at 106m
SL 2-3published at 3 overs
Postpublished at 13:23 Greenwich Mean Time 2 November 2023
Michael Vaughan
Former England captain on BBC Test Match SpecialChris Silverwood watches on in disbelief. It's a good catch but that was just waft of the bat.
WICKETpublished at 1.5 overs
Samarawickrama c Shreyas b Siraj 0 (SL 2-3)
Chaos. Utter chaos.
A bit wider from Siraj and Sadeera Samarawickrama can't resist. He swings loosely, gets an edge that flies to slip and Shreyas Iyer does well to cling on.
Not a run off the bat for any of Sri Lanka's top three.
How's stat?!published at 13:21 Greenwich Mean Time 2 November 2023
Phil Long
BBC Test Match Special statisticianThe first eight balls of the innings, we've had three reviews, two wickets, two golden ducks and two wides.
Postpublished at 13:20 Greenwich Mean Time 2 November 2023
Michael Vaughan
Former England captain on BBC Test Match SpecialIndia can smell a quick game here.
Not outpublished at 13:20 Greenwich Mean Time 2 November 2023
OK, fair enough. That's a better review and Sri Lanka are breathing a huge sigh of relief that Nissanka's first one was umpire's call, otherwise they'd be out.
Samarawickrama hit the floor, not the ball. Can't really blame the umpire there because it is so, so noisy.
Postpublished at 13:19 Greenwich Mean Time 2 November 2023
Prakash Wakankar
BBC Test Match Special commentatorHe's taken that up straight away. The umpire is laughing, looking at his watch thinking he might get a hot soup.
Sri Lanka reviewpublished at 1.2 overs
What on earth is happening?!
Samarawickrama is given out caught behind first ball, India are absolutely buzzing, but he's reviewed this one too!
Postpublished at 13:18 Greenwich Mean Time 2 November 2023
Michael Vaughan
Former England captain on BBC Test Match SpecialThat is a stinker of a review. He would've known he didn't hit that. He's burned that for one of his team-mates. This attack in these conditions, it does something and you feel better as a bowling attack. You know it is not hot and sticky and you're not out there in that for four hours.
WICKETpublished at 1.1 overs
Karunaratne lbw b Siraj 0 (SL 2-2)
A horror, horror start.
It's hitting middle stump so that review was wasted. Another full, straight delivery and Karunaratne tries to play across the line, but is trapped in front.
358 already felt a long way away before a ball was bowled. It now feels impossible.
Postpublished at 13:16 Greenwich Mean Time 2 November 2023
Michael Vaughan
Former England captain on BBC Test Match SpecialWow. That first delivery whips back into Karunaratne. I don't think he has hit that. Sri Lanka, why did you bowl first?
Sri Lanka reviewpublished at 1.1 overs
Another first ball, another wicket?!
This time it's Mohammed Siraj at work. Karunaratne is given out lbw on field, but sends it upstairs. Again, this is probably more out of desperation.
SL 2-1published at 1 over
Target 358
It should be illegal to be as good as Jasprit Bumrah.
He beats the edge of Kusal Mendis before the batter chips one in the air just over the bowler's head.
With two wides in the over as well, it's a chaotic start.
SL 1-1published at 0.1 overs
Remember what I said about Kusal Mendis needing his openers to put on a stand so that he could take a breather?
No chance. He's in second ball.
He's greeted by a wild leg-side wide from Bumrah.
Postpublished at 13:09 Greenwich Mean Time 2 November 2023
Michael Vaughan
Former England captain on BBC Test Match SpecialI don't think anyone survives that delivery, unless your legs are out of the way and you snick it. It is an absolute jaffa.
WICKETpublished at 0.1 overs
Nissanka lbw b Bumrah 0 (SL 0-1)
The perfect start for India!
It's umpire's call on height so Sri Lanka don't lose their review but that is a nightmare way to start the innings.
Full, straight and swinging from Bumrah and Nissanka plays all around it. It is a beauty and he trudges off, shoulders slumped.
Postpublished at 13:08 Greenwich Mean Time 2 November 2023
Michael Vaughan
Former England captain on BBC Test Match SpecialThe umpire's finger goes up straight away. Sri Lanka have gambled, I don't think anyone is ready to come in. Someone is still there with a plate of food. That is a magnificent delivery.
Postpublished at 13:08 Greenwich Mean Time 2 November 2023
Prakash Wakankar
BBC Test Match Special commentatorIt looks pretty plumb.
Sri Lanka reviewpublished at 0.1 overs
No chance indeed!
Pathum Nissanka is struck on the pad first ball and given! He reviews with a couple of seconds to spare but I think it's out of hope more than anything.
Postpublished at 13:07 Greenwich Mean Time 2 November 2023
When you're chasing 358 to win, you want a few steady overs to settle yourselves in and hopefully get off to a flyer.
No chance of that against India, as Nissanka sees Jasprit Bumrah charging in towards him.