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1st T20I, Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui
, Dec 28, 2024
172/8
(20.0/20)
164/8
(20.0/20)
New Zealand beat Sri Lanka by 8 runs
% Chance to Win
NZ
SL
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Right then, we couldn’t have asked for a more thrilling start to Sri Lanka's white-ball tour of New Zealand. A match that seesawed throughout both innings saw New Zealand stage remarkable comebacks in the latter halves to clinch victory. If this game is any indication of what’s in store for the rest of the series, we are in for an exhilarating ride. The second T20I will also take place here in Mount Maunganui on Monday, 30th December. The first ball will be bowled at 6.15 am GMT but as always, you can join us much earlier for the build-up. See you then. Cheers!
The captain of New Zealand, Mitchell Santner reflects on the match, calling it a 'game of two halves.' He credits Daryl Mitchell and Michael Bracewell for their crucial partnership, which turned the tide after a shaky start caused by Binura Fernando's impressive bowling. Santner acknowledges the challenge posed by Sri Lankan batters Kusal Mendis and Pathum Nissanka, who played well. He explains their strategy of focusing on taking wickets with aggressive bowling and field placements when the run rate was steady at around eight. Santner praises Jacob Duffy for his game-changing performance, securing the win for New Zealand.
Sri Lanka's captain Charith Asalanka expresses disappointment with his team’s performance, stating they should have done better. He praises Pathum Nissanka for batting well but emphasizes that others need to take responsibility for the loss. Asalanka believes improvements are needed in bowling and fielding, acknowledging that during the opposition's innings, the target seemed achievable. He remains focused on making a strong comeback in the next game.
Jacob Duffy is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his game-changing over. He expresses joy over the team's victory. He highlights the importance of breaking a big opening partnership by strategically bringing up the mid-wicket fielder, which proved successful. Duffy adds that after playing extensively in Asia, it feels great to return to familiar conditions with pace and bounce.
Time for the presentation ceremony...
Earlier in the game, the toss fell way Sri Lanka's way and they opted to bowl first. It was a tale of two halves with tourists dominating the first half as they chipped away at the wickets to reduce New Zealand to 65/5. Michael Bracewell's arrival changed the complexion as he provided much-needed impetus to the Kiwi innings. He stitched a 105-run stand with Daryl Mitchell to help New Zealand recover and get to 172. For Sri Lanka, Binura Fernando was the most economical with figures of 2 for 22 from his 4 overs while Matheesha Pathirana had a night to forget, going for 60 runs from his 4 overs.
The new batters found it difficult to get going straight away, but with Nissanka still at the crease, Sri Lanka’s hopes remained alive. However, once he was dismissed, the chase unravelled. None of the incoming batters could take the responsibility to see the side home. Duffy’s game-changing over proved to be the turning point and Matt Henry and Zakary Foulkes capitalized on the momentum, backing each other brilliantly to pull off a remarkable win. From the position at the end of the 13th over when Sri Lanka needed 53 runs with all 10 wickets in hand, they managed only 44 runs while losing 8 wickets in the next 7 overs.
Sri Lanka's chase began strongly, with openers Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis capitalizing on the Powerplay to rack up 56 runs in the first six overs. Even after the fielding restrictions were lifted, New Zealand struggled to contain the scoring. Mitchell Santner was the only bowler who managed to do the holding job and the two Lankan openers managed to see him off. In search of some inspiration, Mitchell Santner turned to Jacob Duffy and he did not disappoint, striking thrice in the 14th over.
New Zealand pull off a stunning heist to take a 1-0 lead in the series! Sri Lanka will be heartbroken after letting a commanding position slip away. They were in complete control for the first 13 overs of the chase, sitting comfortably at 120/0 with all 10 wickets intact. With just 53 runs needed from the final 7 overs, they seemed to have the game by the scruff of the neck. However, New Zealand had other ideas, staging a remarkable comeback to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat.
End Of The Over 20 : 164/8
5 Runs
- W 19.1
- W 19.2
- 119.3
- 1 B 19.4
- 219.5
- 119.6
B. Fernando
4 (4)
M. Pathirana
0 (1)
Z. Foulkes
4-0-41-2
19.6
1
Zakary Foulkes To Binura Fernando
Fuller and straight, up on the stumps. Binura Fernando drives it straight to mid off and runs a single. New Zealand win the game by 8 runs and this has been a brilliant comeback from the Kiwis!
19.5
2
Zakary Foulkes To Binura Fernando
That should do it for New Zealand! Much fuller at the stumps. Binura Fernando drives the ball hard, to the left of mid on and the batters run a couple of runs.
19.4
b
Zakary Foulkes To Matheesha Pathirana
Very full, on off, Matheesha Pathirana stays leg side of the ball and tries to squeeze it out on the off side but misses. The ball goes towards the keeper and the batters sneak in a bye. 12 needed off 2.
19.3
1
Zakary Foulkes To Binura Fernando
On the pads, fuller. Flicked away to deep square leg for a single. 13 runs needed from 3 balls.
Matheesha Pathirana comes out to bat but he will be at the non-striker's end for now.
19.2
W
Zakary Foulkes To Binura Fernando OUT!
OUT! RUN OUT! Superb work by Zakary Foulkes! Foulkes pitches the ball up on the stumps to the new batter. Binura Fernando drives it straight back to the bowler off the front foot. Wanindu Hasaranga is halfway down the wicket from the non-striker's end, looking to get on strike. Foulkes sticks out his left hand as he stays low. Manages to make the stop and turns around to release an underarm throw at the bowling end to catch Wanindu well short of his crease.
Binura Fernando is the new man in
19.1
W
Zakary Foulkes To Maheesh Theekshana OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Jacob Duffy grabs an easy catch and Maheesh Theekshana walks back now! Slower delivery outside the off stump line from Zakary Foulkes as he watches Maheesh Theekshana walking across. Maheesh Theekshana looks to play the scoop but only manages to spoon it up in the air. Jacob Duffy from short fine leg settles under it and takes a nice catch. An ideal start to the over for New Zealand. Sri Lanka need 14 runs from 5 balls.
Who will bowl the last over? It will be Zakary Foulkes. Sri Lanka need 14 from the last over.
End Of The Over 19 : 159/6
6 Runs
- 018.1
- W 18.2
- 118.3
- W 18.4
- 118.5
- 418.6
W. Hasaranga
5 (2)
M. Theekshana
1 (1)
M. Henry
4-0-28-2
18.6
4
Matt Henry To Wanindu Hasaranga
FOUR! A good end to the over for Sri Lanka! Henry goes for the wide yorker but it comes out as a low full toss, near the tramline on off, Wanindu Hasaranga reaches out and drills it to the right of deep backward point. The fielder sprints and dives to his right but in vain as the ball gets past his dive.
18.5
1
Matt Henry To Maheesh Theekshana
Another good yorker, on middle and leg, Maheesh Theekshana digs it out in front of cover and takes the single.
Maheesh Theekshana comes in at number 8.
18.4
W
Matt Henry To Bhanuka Rajapaksa OUT!
OUT! TIMBER! PERFECT YORKER! Matt Henry takes 2 wickets in the over and this time it's the wicket of Bhanuka Rajapaksa! Runs in hard from over the wicket angle and bowls a superb yorker on the leg stump line, swinging in. Bhanuka Rajapaksa looks to flick the ball but is rushed completely. The ball sneaks past the inside edge and knocks off the leg stump. Sri Lanka need 19 runs from 8 balls.
18.3
1
Matt Henry To Wanindu Hasaranga
Nails the yorker, at the stumps, Wanindu Hasaranga jams it out on the off side for a single.
Wanindu Hasaranga is the new man in.
18.2
W
Matt Henry To Pathum Nissanka OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Tim Robinson grabs a brilliant catch and it is the huge wicket of Pathum Nissanka at a very crucial stage of the match! Drops the length short outside off and Pathum Nissanka makes room to slap it away on the off side. Times it to perfection but hits the ball straight to Tim Robinson at the deep cover boundary line. Tim Robinson times the jump to perfection and grabs the ball with both hands. Tosses it up as he goes beyond the boundary line and then comes back in and grabs the ball back. The third umpire checks the catch and deems it a clean effort.
Has Pathum Nissanka holed out? A juggling effort near the ropes by Tim Robinson and he looks confident. One replay is enough for the umpire to give his decision. OUT flashes on the big screen.
18.1
0
Matt Henry To Pathum Nissanka
Nagging length on top of off. Pathum Nissanka blocks it off the front foot.
End Of The Over 18 : 153/4
9 Runs
- 117.1
- W 17.2
- 017.3
- 017.4
- 417.5
- 417.6
B. Rajapaksa
8 (4)
P. Nissanka
90 (58)
Z. Foulkes
3-0-37-1
17.6
4
Zakary Foulkes To Bhanuka Rajapaksa
FOUR! TWO IN TWO! Slower delivery once again from a shorter length. Bhanuka Rajapaksa helps the pull fine and beats the deep fine leg fielder to his left for a boundary. Back-to-back boundaries to end the over. Sri Lanka need 20 runs from the last 12 balls.
17.5
4
Zakary Foulkes To Bhanuka Rajapaksa
FOUR! OFF THE MARK! Bowls the ball short over off. Bhanuka Rajapaksa comes down the track and plays the upper cut to the right of deep third for a boundary. Outstanding placement and connection from Bhanuka Rajapaksa.
17.4
0
Zakary Foulkes To Bhanuka Rajapaksa
Hits the length on the stumps. Bhanuka Rajapaksa taps it straight to point from the crease.
17.3
0
Zakary Foulkes To Bhanuka Rajapaksa
Two in two for Zakary Foulkes or is it? Bhanuka Rajapaksa takes the review after being adjudged LBW! Zakary Foulkes runs in from over the wicket angle and pitches the ball on a good length on the stumps. The ball rushes onto the front pad of Bhanuka Rajapaksa as he gets beaten on the inside edge while looking to block the ball. The umpire raises the finger. The ball is passing close to the bat and at the same time, the bat is hitting the pad. The third umpire deems that there is no bat involved but the Ball Tracking shows that the ball is pitching outside the leg stump. Bhanuka Rajapaksa survives!
Bhanuka Rajapaksa is the new man in.
17.2
W
Zakary Foulkes To Charith Asalanka OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Michael Bracewell grabs an easy catch and the skipper of Sri Lanka, Charith Asalanka walks back to the hut! Zakary Foulkes drops the ball short at the batter with pace and Charith Asalanka is rushed. Tries to pull the delivery but only manages a top edge that goes straight up towards Michael Bracewell at deep square leg. Charith Asalanka walks back and Sri Lanka are 145/4 now, needing 28 runs in 16 balls.
17.1
1
Zakary Foulkes To Pathum Nissanka
Drops the length short at the batter. Pathum Nissanka looks to pull it but gets a hit on the gloves and the ball goes towards the fine leg region for a single.
Zakary Foulkes returns to the attack. 2-0-28-0 so far for Zakary.
End Of The Over 17 : 144/3
11 Runs
- 016.1
- 216.2
- 116.3
- 116.4
- 616.5
- 116.6
P. Nissanka
89 (57)
C. Asalanka
3 (6)
M. Bracewell
3-0-30-0
16.6
1
Michael Bracewell To Pathum Nissanka
Pathum stays back to a nagging length delivery on the stumps and tucks it away to deep mid-wicket for a single. Sri Lanka need 29 runs from 18 balls.
16.5
6
Michael Bracewell To Pathum Nissanka
SIX! UP AND OVER! What a shot! Michael Bracewell pitches the ball wide outside the off stump line, slower in the air. Pathum Nissanka takes the front foot towards the ball and swings his arms through the line of the ball. Times it brilliantly over the head of cover for a superb six.
16.4
1
Michael Bracewell To Charith Asalanka
On the pads from Michael Bracewell. Charith Asalanka flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
16.3
1
Michael Bracewell To Pathum Nissanka
Touch fuller outside off. Pathum Nissanka walks in and sweeps it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
16.2
2
Michael Bracewell To Pathum Nissanka
Full toss just outside the off stump line. Pathum Nissanka goes for a wild slog. Catches the top edge and the ball flies behind for a couple of runs to the left of short third.
16.1
0
Michael Bracewell To Pathum Nissanka
Too full outside off. Pathum Nissanka looks to play the reverse sweep but misses the ball completely.
End Of The Over 16 : 133/3
5 Runs
- 215.1
- 215.2
- 115.3
- 015.4
- 015.5
- 015.6
C. Asalanka
2 (5)
P. Nissanka
79 (52)
J. Duffy
4-0-21-3
15.6
0
Jacob Duffy To Charith Asalanka
Another good bumper on top of the leg stump line. Charith Asalanka looks to pull it away but misses. Pleads the umpire for a wide but the umpire says no. Another dot to end the over. Sri Lanka need 40 runs in 4 overs now.
15.5
0
Jacob Duffy To Charith Asalanka
On a good length, straight and on top of the stumps. Charith Asalanka taps it back to the bowler from the crease.
15.4
0
Jacob Duffy To Charith Asalanka
Good bumper at the new batter with pace. Charith Asalanka drops down and sees it through.
15.3
1
Jacob Duffy To Pathum Nissanka
Nagging length on top of the stumps. Pathum Nissanka flicks it down to fine leg for a single.
15.2
2
Jacob Duffy To Pathum Nissanka
Drops the length short at the batter. Pathum Nissanka pulls the ball in front of deep mid-wicket and the batters run another brace.
15.1
2
Jacob Duffy To Pathum Nissanka
Steams in from over the wicket for the hat-trick ball. Hits the length hard, on the off stump line and Pathum Nissanka plays it very late, towards the left of third man and the batters run a couple.
End Of The Over 15 : 128/3
7 Runs
- 114.1
- 114.2
- 214.3
- 114.4
- 114.5
- 114.6
P. Nissanka
74 (49)
C. Asalanka
2 (2)
M. Bracewell
2-0-19-0
14.6
1
Michael Bracewell To Pathum Nissanka
Very full, wide on off, Pathum Nissanka jams it out in front of extra cover for a single. 7 runs off the over. Sri Lanka need 45 runs in 30 balls.
14.5
1
Michael Bracewell To Charith Asalanka
Short and on off, Charith Asalanka punches it towards cover where a slight misfield from Mitchell Santner to his right allows a single.
14.4
1
Michael Bracewell To Pathum Nissanka
Floated up, full and at the stumps, Pathum Nissanka goes for a swipe across the line. Scuffs his shot beside the pitch on the leg side for one more.
14.3
2
Michael Bracewell To Pathum Nissanka
Dropped short, over off, Pathum Nissanka slaps it back over the bowler's head but does not time it well enough. Daryl Mitchell at long off runs and tumbles to his right to flick the ball towards the converging long on fielder. Two runs taken.
14.2
1
Michael Bracewell To Charith Asalanka
Tossed up, full and on off, Charith Asalanka drops it with soft hands in front of point and takes a quick single.
14.1
1
Michael Bracewell To Pathum Nissanka
Short and on off, Pathum Nissanka pulls it through mid-wicket for one.
Charith Asalanka, the skipper of Sri Lanka is the next man in for Sri Lanka.
End Of The Over 14 : 121/3
1 Runs
- 113.1
- 013.2
- W 13.3
- 013.4
- W 13.5
- W 13.6
K. Mendis
0 (1)
P. Nissanka
69 (45)
J. Duffy
3-0-16-3
13.6
W
Jacob Duffy To Kamindu Mendis OUT!
OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Jacob Duffy goes bang, bang, bang! Three wickets in the over for New Zealand and all of a sudden, they are right back in the contest. This leaves the batter, on a back of a length, Kamindu Mendis hangs back and pushes at the away-going delivery. The ball grazes the outside edge and the keeper Mitchell Hay completes a safe catch. It's the Duffy-Hay combo yet again. Duffy will be on a hat-trick on the first ball of his next over. From 120/0, Sri Lanka have slipped to 121/3 in 6 balls. They need 52 from 36 balls.
Kamindu Mendis walks out to bat now.
13.5
W
Jacob Duffy To Kusal Perera OUT!
OUT! IN THE AIR AND GONE! A double whammy from Jacob Duffy! Going across the batter, on a good length, outside off, Kusal Perera stays put and has a massive hoick across the line. Gets a top edge that goes straight up towards the backward point region. There is a bit of indecision between the keeper Mitchell Hay and Glenn Phillips at backward point. Hay calls for it eventually and takes it with a tumble to his left. An ordinary shot from Perera. He goes for a 2-ball duck.
13.4
0
Jacob Duffy To Kusal Perera
Beaten! This climbs onto the batter, on a shortish length from over the wicket, on off, Kusal Perera tries to use the pace of the delivery and steer it down towards deep third but misses as the ball goes over his bat.
Kusal Perera is the batter at number 3 for Sri Lanka.
13.3
W
Jacob Duffy To Kusal Mendis OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Duffy returns to the attack and breaks through! Can New Zealand build on this scalp and stem the flow of runs? Duffy bangs it into the deck, over off, Kusal Mendis walks across to the off side and tries to scoop it over the keeper. Only manages to get a glove on it and the keeper Mitchell Hay does the rest behind the wicket. The 121-run opening stand is broken. Mendis goes for 46 (36) with Sri Lanka needing 52 runs in 39 balls.
13.2
0
Jacob Duffy To Kusal Mendis
Takes pace off, on a nagging length, outside off, Kusal Mendis looks to run it down to deep third but misses.
13.1
1
Jacob Duffy To Pathum Nissanka
Duffy comes back into the attack and angles it in, on a nagging length, Pathum Nissanka smears it away but does not quite get hold of it. It dribbles in front of deep fine leg for a single.
End Of The Over 13 : 120/0
10 Runs
- 012.1
- 412.2
- 112.3
- 112.4
- 412.5
- 012.6
K. Mendis
46 (34)
P. Nissanka
68 (44)
M. Santner
4-0-26-0
12.6
0
Mitchell Santner To Kusal Mendis
Pushed through, full and on off, driven straight to cover. 10 runs off Santner's final over. Sri Lanka will take it any day of the week. They need 53 runs in 42 balls.
12.5
4
Mitchell Santner To Kusal Mendis
FOUR! Gap picked to perfection! Fired in, on the fuller side, on middle, Kusal Mendis reaches out in front and takes it on the full. Sweeps it firmly to the left of deep backward square leg for a boundary.
12.4
1
Mitchell Santner To Pathum Nissanka
This is floated up again and it stays a bit low, short and on middle and leg, Pathum Nissanka stays low and pulls it to the left of deep mid-wicket. Glenn Phillips is quick across the turf to his left and keeps it down to one.
12.3
1
Mitchell Santner To Kusal Mendis
Slower and shorter, on off, Kusal Mendis goes on the back foot and nudges it in front of square on the leg side for a run.
12.2
4
Mitchell Santner To Kusal Mendis
FOUR! Nicely cut away! Sliding on with the arm, short and just outside off, Kusal Mendis makes a bit of width as he backs away and cuts it late to get it between backward point and short third for a boundary.
12.1
0
Mitchell Santner To Kusal Mendis
Darted in, flat and short, on middle, Kusal Mendis stabs it down on the leg side.
End Of The Over 12 : 110/0
11 Runs
- 411.1
- 211.2
- 1 WD 11.3
- 411.3
- 011.4
- 011.5
- 011.6
P. Nissanka
67 (43)
K. Mendis
37 (29)
Z. Foulkes
2-0-28-0
11.6
0
Zakary Foulkes To Pathum Nissanka
Three dots in a row! Foulkes finishes the over well but the damage was already done in the first half. 11 runs off it. Very full, angling in, on off, Pathum Nissanka jams it out back to the bowler. Sri Lanka need 63 runs in 48 balls.
11.5
0
Zakary Foulkes To Pathum Nissanka
Rolls his fingers over the ball and bowls it on a back of a length, outside off, Pathum Nissanka stays put to go back over the bowler's head with a flat bat but misses.
11.4
0
Zakary Foulkes To Pathum Nissanka
Gets the wide yorker in, outside off, Pathum Nissanka reaches out but fails to squeeze it out.
11.3
4
Zakary Foulkes To Pathum Nissanka
FOUR! Smart batting! Change of pace by Zakary, slower one, on a nagging length, on middle, Pathum Nissanka walks across his stumps and picks his spot to go over short fine leg for a boundary.
11.3
wd
Zakary Foulkes To Pathum Nissanka
Wide! Banged in short but this sails over the batter's head. Pathum Nissanka plays the forehand almost with a vertical bat but fails to connect.
11.2
2
Zakary Foulkes To Pathum Nissanka
Banged in short, over off and middle, Pathum Nissanka takes the short ball on but the ball hits high on the bat. Manages to clear mid-wicket and collects a couple of runs.
11.1
4
Zakary Foulkes To Pathum Nissanka
FOUR! Zakary gets greeted back into the attack with a boundary! A length delivery, at the stumps, Pathum Nissanka clears his front leg and swipes it to the left of deep square leg for a boundary.
End Of The Over 11 : 99/0
4 Runs
- 1 B 10.1
- 110.2
- 010.3
- 010.4
- 110.5
- 110.6
P. Nissanka
57 (37)
K. Mendis
37 (29)
M. Santner
3-0-16-0
10.6
1
Mitchell Santner To Pathum Nissanka
Dropped short, on off, Pathum Nissanka slaps it to deep cover for just a single. Just 4 runs off the over. Can the bowler at the other end back the skipper up?
10.5
1
Mitchell Santner To Kusal Mendis
Slower and shorter, this grips and turns away, on off, Mendis is early into the shot but manages to push it away wide of point for one.
10.4
0
Mitchell Santner To Kusal Mendis
Quicker and flatter, short and on off, Kusal Mendis hangs back and pushes it to cover.
10.3
0
Mitchell Santner To Kusal Mendis
Lovely stuff! Loopy slower delivery by Santer, it drops in front of the batter, Kusal Mendis lunges to block it out but the ball rips past the outside edge.
10.2
1
Mitchell Santner To Pathum Nissanka
Turning away, short and around off, Pathum Nissanka punches it past cover for a single.
10.1
b
Mitchell Santner To Kusal Mendis
This slides on with the arm, on a nagging length, going over the stumps, Kusal Mendis makes room to cut it away but the ball kicks up a bit and goes over the angled bat. The keeper fails to collect it cleanly and concedes a bye.
Drinks break! Sri Lanka are in complete control of the chase. They have managed to keep the required run rate under control right from the start and more importantly, they have all 10 wickets in hand. Even after the ease in the field restrictions, New Zealand have not managed to stem the flow of runs. Mitchell Santner did manage to squeeze in a quiet over but he will need support from the other end.
End Of The Over 10 : 95/0
14 Runs
- 19.1
- 49.2
- 09.3
- 19.4
- 69.5
- 29.6
P. Nissanka
55 (35)
K. Mendis
36 (25)
R. Ravindra
1-0-14-0
9.6
2
Rachin Ravindra To Pathum Nissanka
Just short on the stumps. Pathum Nissanka flicks the ball between deep mid-wicket and long on and the batters run a couple of runs to end the over. At the halfway mark, Sri Lanka are 95/0, needing 78 runs in 60 balls.
9.5
6
Rachin Ravindra To Pathum Nissanka
SIX! SLOGGED! Fuller again and punished! Rachin Ravindra pitches the ball up on the leg stump line, slower in the air. Pathum Nissanka gets down on a knee and slogs the ball up and over deep mid-wicket for a huge six. Pathum Nissanka gets to a well deserved FIFTY!
9.4
1
Rachin Ravindra To Kusal Mendis
Short and wide, cut away to sweeper covers for a single.
9.3
0
Rachin Ravindra To Kusal Mendis
Floats the ball up on the stumps. Kusal Mendis taps it back to the bowler.
9.2
4
Rachin Ravindra To Kusal Mendis
FOUR! SLAPPED! Rachin Ravindra bowls it short and wide outside off stump for Kusal Mendis to open his arms. Kusal Mendis stays back and slaps the ball to the left of point for a superb boundary.
9.1
1
Rachin Ravindra To Pathum Nissanka
Drops the ball on a nagging length outside off. Pathum Nissanka taps it to sweeper covers for a single.
End Of The Over 9 : 81/0
4 Runs
- 18.1
- 18.2
- 18.3
- 08.4
- 18.5
- 08.6
K. Mendis
31 (22)
P. Nissanka
46 (32)
M. Santner
2-0-13-0
8.6
0
Mitchell Santner To Kusal Mendis
Just short outside off. Kusal Mendis stays back and nudges the ball to short third man.
8.5
1
Mitchell Santner To Pathum Nissanka
Fuller on the off stump line. Pathum Nissanka sweeps the ball to deep square leg for a single.
8.4
0
Mitchell Santner To Pathum Nissanka
Nagging length outside off. Pathum Nissanka looks to slice it but misses.
8.3
1
Mitchell Santner To Kusal Mendis
Bowls it short on the stumps. Kusal Mendis pulls it away to deep mid-wicket for a run.
8.2
1
Mitchell Santner To Pathum Nissanka
Nagging length on off. Pathum Nissanka taps the ball to the left of covers for a run.
8.1
1
Mitchell Santner To Kusal Mendis
Short and wide. Kusal Mendis looks to cut the ball but gets an inside edge towards short fine and the batters run a single.
End Of The Over 8 : 77/0
12 Runs
- 17.1
- 17.2
- 27.3
- 17.4
- 67.5
- 17.6
K. Mendis
29 (19)
P. Nissanka
44 (29)
M. Bracewell
1-0-12-0
7.6
1
Michael Bracewell To Kusal Mendis
Tosses the ball up slow on the stumps. Kusal Mendis takes out the front foot and nudges it to the left of mid on for a single.
7.5
6
Michael Bracewell To Kusal Mendis
SIX! BANG! Biggest of the night! Michael Bracewell tosses the ball up on the stumps and Kusal Mendis dances down the track and slogs the ball up and over long on for a massive six.
7.4
1
Michael Bracewell To Pathum Nissanka
Short ball on top of the stumps. Pathum Nissanka flicks the ball to deep square leg for a single.
7.3
2
Michael Bracewell To Pathum Nissanka
Another delivery short of length on top of the off stump. Pathum Nissanka pulls the ball between deep mid-wicket and deep square leg for a couple.
7.2
1
Michael Bracewell To Kusal Mendis
Drops the length back outside the off stump. Kusal Mendis slaps it to sweeper covers for a single.
7.1
1
Michael Bracewell To Pathum Nissanka
Nagging length on the pads. Pathum Nissanka flicks the ball to deep square leg for a single.
End Of The Over 7 : 65/0
9 Runs
- 16.1
- 16.2
- 16.3
- 46.4
- 16.5
- 16.6
P. Nissanka
40 (26)
K. Mendis
21 (16)
M. Santner
1-0-9-0
6.6
1
Mitchell Santner To Pathum Nissanka
Touch fuller on the off stump. Pathum Nissanka drives the ball to long off to end the over with a single.
6.5
1
Mitchell Santner To Kusal Mendis
Nagging length on the stumps. Kusal Mendis flicks the ball away to deep mid-wicket for a single.
6.4
4
Mitchell Santner To Kusal Mendis
FOUR! Picks up the gap brilliantly! Short from Mitchell Santner on the stumps again and this time, Kusal Mendis gets back deep in the crease and pulls the ball superbly between deep mid-wicket and long on for a boundary.
6.3
1
Mitchell Santner To Pathum Nissanka
Another half-tracker on the stumps. Pathum Nissanka pulls it aerially towards Glenn Phillips at deep mid-wicket for a single.
6.2
1
Mitchell Santner To Kusal Mendis
Nagging length on the stumps. Kusal Mendis tucks the ball to deep mid-wicket and runs a single.
6.1
1
Mitchell Santner To Pathum Nissanka
Drops the length back outside the off stump line. Pathum Nissanka stays back and slaps the ball to sweeper covers for a single.
Mitchell Santner brings himself into the attack.
End Of The Over 6 : 56/0
10 Runs
- 05.1
- 1 WD 5.2
- 25.2
- 45.3
- 15.4
- 15.5
- 15.6
P. Nissanka
37 (23)
K. Mendis
15 (13)
J. Duffy
2-0-15-0
5.6
1
Jacob Duffy To Pathum Nissanka
Fuller on the stumps. Pathum Nissanka flicks the ball to deep mid-wicket for a single to end the over.
5.5
1
Jacob Duffy To Kusal Mendis
Nagging length outside off. Kusal Mendis tries a paddle shot but only manages a single from deep square leg.
5.4
1
Jacob Duffy To Pathum Nissanka
Touch fuller on the stumps. Pathum Nissanka flicks the ball to the right of mid-wicket for a single.
5.3
4
Jacob Duffy To Pathum Nissanka
FOUR! FIFTY up for Sri Lanka! A very good bouncer right at the helmet of the batter from Jacob Duffy. Pathum Nissanka is rushed on the pull shot and maganes to get a glove on the ball. The ball flies over the wicketkeeper and goes towards the boundary.
5.2
2
Jacob Duffy To Pathum Nissanka
On the pads once again from a good length. Pathum Nissanka flicks it behind deep square leg and the batters run a brilliant couple.
5.2
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Jacob Duffy To Pathum Nissanka
WIDE! Spraying down the leg side this time around. Pathum Nissanka looks to pull it but misses. Wide called.
5.1
0
Jacob Duffy To Pathum Nissanka
Nagging length on top of off. Pathum Nissanka taps it straight to point.
End Of The Over 5 : 46/0
9 Runs
- 24.1
- 14.2
- 04.3
- 14.4
- 44.5
- 14.6
P. Nissanka
29 (18)
K. Mendis
14 (12)
M. Henry
3-0-22-0
4.6
1
Matt Henry To Pathum Nissanka
Drags the length back now, on off, Pathum Nissanka stays back and cuts it to deep backward point for a run. 9 runs off the over. Sri Lanka need 127 runs from 90 balls.
4.5
4
Matt Henry To Pathum Nissanka
FOUR! Hammered! Hurls it on the fuller side, on off, Pathum Nissanka winds up and thumps it along the ground and beats the diving Santner at mid off to his right for a boundary.
4.4
1
Matt Henry To Kusal Mendis
Right in the slot, on off, Kusal Mendis clobbers it on the bounce to mid off where the ball bounces awkwardly in front of Mitchell Santner but he does well to get his body behind the ball and keeps it down to one.
4.3
0
Matt Henry To Kusal Mendis
Bends his back and digs it in short, at the right shoulder of the batter, Kusal Mendis hurriedly sways away from the line of the ball and lets it go.
4.2
1
Matt Henry To Pathum Nissanka
Very full, honing in at the stumps, pushed in front of mid off for a single by Pathum.
4.1
2
Matt Henry To Pathum Nissanka
Good running! Henry spots the batter moving across and he fires it in, full and around off, Pathum Nissanka takes it on the full and paddles it behind square on the leg side. Foulkes in the deep is a bit slow to get to the ball and that allows the batters to complete the second run with ease.
End Of The Over 4 : 37/0
18 Runs
- 13.1
- 1 WD 3.2
- 43.2
- 1 LB 3.3
- 43.4
- 63.5
- 13.6
P. Nissanka
21 (14)
K. Mendis
13 (10)
Z. Foulkes
1-0-17-0
3.6
1
Zakary Foulkes To Pathum Nissanka
On a hard length, on off, Pathum Nissanka dabs it to the left of backward point for a single. An expensive first over from Foulkes. 18 runs off it.
3.5
6
Zakary Foulkes To Pathum Nissanka
SIX! Up and over! This shapes back in again into the right-hander, on a length, on middle and leg, Pathum Nissanka gets his front leg out of the way nice and early and makes use of the swing and the angle. Swipes it in front of square on the leg side and just about manages to clear the deep mid-wicket fence for a six.
3.4
4
Zakary Foulkes To Pathum Nissanka
FOUR! Smeared away! Swinging back in, at the stumps, Pathum Nissanka clears his front leg and swats it between mid-wicket and mid on for a boundary.
3.3
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Zakary Foulkes To Kusal Mendis
A huge shout for LBW but that looked to be sliding down leg. Shaping back in, on the fuller side, Kusal Mendis walks across his stumps to heave it away but misses on the inside edge. The ball hits him on the front pad and rolls away on the leg side for a leg bye.
3.2
4
Zakary Foulkes To Kusal Mendis
FOUR! Fortuitous boundary for Mendis! Nipping back in, on a back of a length, on off, Kusal Mendis looks to play at it on the off side but the ball catches the thick inside edge and sneaks past the stumps. Beats the diving Matt Henry at short fine leg to his right for a boundary.
3.2
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Zakary Foulkes To Kusal Mendis
Wide! Sprayed down leg, on a nagging length, Kusal Mendis swings to get it behind square on the leg side but misses.
Halt! Sri Lankan batters get a few refreshments and Pathum Nissanka receives his mandatory concussion test from the doctors after the hit on the helmet.
3.1
1
Zakary Foulkes To Pathum Nissanka
In the air...but safe! Zakary Foulkes serves a bumper first up from over the wicket, at the batter, Pathum Nissanka tries to get under the ball and help it over the keeper but the ball gets big on him. It brushes the glove before going on to hit the side of the helmet. The ball balloons off the helmet and drops short of the sliding Matt Henry at short fine leg. They cross.
End Of The Over 3 : 19/0
8 Runs
- 42.1
- 12.2
- 02.3
- 02.4
- 12.5
- 22.6
K. Mendis
9 (8)
P. Nissanka
9 (10)
M. Henry
2-0-13-0
2.6
2
Matt Henry To Kusal Mendis
On a back of a length, outside off, Kusal Mendis opens the bat face and runs it down to the left of deep third and comes back for the second run. Mendis puts a dive in to make his ground at the batting end.
2.5
1
Matt Henry To Pathum Nissanka
On a hard length, over off, Pathum Nissanka drops it in front of cover for a single.
2.4
0
Matt Henry To Pathum Nissanka
Another big shout, this time for LBW but the umpire is unmoved again! New Zealand think it is high and they decide not to take the review. On a nagging length, coming back in off the wicket, on middle and leg, Pathum Nissanka goes for a swipe across the line but fails to connect as the ball sneaks under the bat and goes on to hit him on the back pad. The Ball Tracking shows that the ball would have gone over the stumps. A good call not to take the review.
2.3
0
Matt Henry To Pathum Nissanka
A definitive noise and it is taken by the keeper! New Zealand are convinced and they take the review. Nipping back in sharply, on off and middle, Pathum Nissanka hops to punch it on the off side with an angled bat but gets cramped for room due to the movement. The ball sneaks past the inside edge and goes behind towards the keeper. The UltraEdge shows the ball passing close to the bat but it has brushed the back thigh pad on the way through. No bat involved. New Zealand lose their review.
2.2
1
Matt Henry To Kusal Mendis
Quick single taken! Angling in, on a length, on off, Kusal Mendis defends it late and right under his eyes. The ball drops near his feet and Mendis gets called through for a quick run. Henry gets to the ball quickly in his follow through and flicks it at the stumps at the batting end. It is referred upstairs but the replays show that Pathum Nissanka is in safely.
2.1
4
Matt Henry To Kusal Mendis
FOUR! Sweetly struck! A bit too full, attacking the stumps, Kusal Mendis brings his bottom hand into play and whips it. Hits it a bit uppishly but well away from the mid on fielder to his right for a boundary.
End Of The Over 2 : 11/0
5 Runs
- 01.1
- 01.2
- 11.3
- 01.4
- 41.5
- 01.6
P. Nissanka
8 (7)
K. Mendis
2 (5)
J. Duffy
1-0-5-0
1.6
0
Jacob Duffy To Pathum Nissanka
At 136.9 kph, shaping away, on a back of a length, around off, Pathum Nissanka stands tall to punch it away but fails to get the timing right. Mistimes it in front of cover.
1.5
4
Jacob Duffy To Pathum Nissanka
FOUR! Easy pickings! Too straight from Duffy with a short fine leg in place, on a length, Pathum Nissanka helps it off the pads to the left of the fielder inside the ring for a boundary.
1.4
0
Jacob Duffy To Pathum Nissanka
This rears up a bit off the deck, on a hard length, a bit of away nibble, Pathum Nissanka hops and taps it down the deck.
1.3
1
Jacob Duffy To Kusal Mendis
Hits the deck hard and the ball kicks up a bit, on a nagging length, on middle, Kusal Mendis hangs back to block it out. The ball catches the shoulder of the bat and rolls wide of backward point for one.
1.2
0
Jacob Duffy To Kusal Mendis
A bit of late away movement for Duffy, on a good length, on the off stump line, Kusal Mendis gets squared up slightly but manages to keep it out.
1.1
0
Jacob Duffy To Kusal Mendis
A hint of width on offer, on a back of a length, Kusal Mendis shapes up to cut it late but misses.
Jacob Duffy will share the new ball attack with Matt Henry for New Zealand. He is all set on his mark to start the second over of the innings.
End Of The Over 1 : 6/0
6 Runs
- 1 LB 0.1
- 00.2
- 10.3
- 40.4
- 00.5
- 00.6
P. Nissanka
4 (4)
K. Mendis
1 (2)
M. Henry
1-0-5-0
0.6
0
Matt Henry To Pathum Nissanka
This is on a short of a length, on off, stabbed down on the off side by Pathum Nissanka.
0.5
0
Matt Henry To Pathum Nissanka
A big mix-up but no harm done! Jagging back in, on a nagging length, Pathum Nissanka is hurried as he looks to keep it out with a straight bat. Gets an inside edge onto the pad and it rolls away in front of square leg. Mendis sets off for the run before being sent back by his partner. The throw comes at the bowling and Mendis has to put the dive to get back. The dive results in more lower back discomfort for Mendis but he looks fine to continue.
0.4
4
Matt Henry To Pathum Nissanka
FOUR! Classy shot! On a short of a good length, outside off, Pathum Nissanka gets on his toes to ride the bounce and with a high elbow, punches it between cover and point for a boundary.
0.3
1
Matt Henry To Kusal Mendis
Keeps it in the corridor of off, on a back of a length, Kusal Mendis stays leg side of the ball and dabs it down to deep backward point for a single.
0.2
0
Matt Henry To Kusal Mendis
In the channel on off, on a good length, going away off the deck slightly, Kusal Mendis has a poke at the delivery and gets beaten as the ball zips past the outside edge.
0.1
lb
Matt Henry To Pathum Nissanka
Movement and bounce first up for Henry! Nipping back in from over the wicket and a bit of extra bounce, on off, on a back of a length, Pathum Nissanka hops to deal with it but gets beaten on the inside edge. Wears it high on the thigh pad and the ball rolls away on the off side for a leg bye. Sri Lanka are underway!
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Match Info
- Venue Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui
- Weather Clear
- Toss Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to field
- Result New Zealand beat Sri Lanka by 8 runs
- Player of the Match Jacob Duffy
- Umpire Chris Brown (NZ), Shaun Haig (NZ) and Wayne Knights (NZ)
- Referee Jeff Crowe (NZ)
Match Notes
- Innings Break: New Zealand 172/8 in 20.0 overs
- 8th wkt Partnership: 100 off 54 balls between D Mitchell (39) and M Bracewell (57)
- New Zealand 154/5 in 17.6 overs
- D Mitchell 8th T20I fifty: 50 runs in 35 balls (2x4) (2x6)
- M Bracewell 2nd T20I fifty: 50 runs in 28 balls (4x4) (3x6)
- 6th wkt Partnership: 50 off 30 balls between D Mitchell (14) and M Bracewell (35)
- New Zealand 100/5 in 14.1 overs
- Drinks: New Zealand 65/4 in 9.4 overs
- Referral 2 (9.4 ovs): SL against G Phillips (LBW) Successful (NZ: 2, SL: 1)
- New Zealand 50/3 in 8.1 overs
- Mandatory Power play (1-6): New Zealand 32/2
- Referral 1 (3.5 ovs): SL against R Ravindra (Caught) Unsuccessful (NZ: 2, SL: 1)
- Sri Lanka 153/4 in 18.0 overs
- Referral 2 (17.3 ovs): B Rajapaksa against NZ (LBW) Successful (NZ: 1, SL: 2)
- 1st wkt Partnership: 103 off 67 balls between P Nissanka (61) and K Mendis (37)
- Sri Lanka 103/0 in 11.1 overs
- Drinks: Sri Lanka 95/0 in 10.0 overs
- P Nissanka 14th T20I fifty: 53 runs in 34 balls (5x4) (2x6)
- Mandatory Power play (1-6): Sri Lanka 55/0
- 1st wkt Partnership: 53 off 33 balls between P Nissanka (35) and K Mendis (14)
- Sri Lanka 53/0 in 5.3 overs
- Referral 1 (2.3 ovs): NZ against P Nissanka (Caught) Unsuccessful (NZ: 1, SL: 2)
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| Player | Runs | Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| Kusal Perera SL | 149 | 49.66 |
| Pathum Nissanka SL | 141 | 47.00 |
| Daryl Mitchell NZ | 115 | 38.33 |
| Tim Robinson NZ | 89 | 29.66 |
| Rachin Ravindra NZ | 78 | 26.00 |
| Player | Wickets | Eco. |
|---|---|---|
| Jacob Duffy NZ | 8 | 5.50 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga SL | 6 | 8.25 |
| Matt Henry NZ | 5 | 8.83 |
| Zakary Foulkes NZ | 4 | 10.74 |
| Mitchell Santner NZ | 3 | 7.63 |
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