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NZ vs SL, 2022 - T20 Live Commentary
Match Ended
Super 12 - Match 15, Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Sydney
, Oct 29, 2022
167/7
(20.0/20)
102
(19.2/20)
New Zealand beat Sri Lanka by 65 runs
% Chance to Win
NZ
SL
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That is it then from this game. Action in the Super 12 stage of the T20 World Cup continues on Sunday, the 30th of October with three clashes lined up for everyone to enjoy. The first game will be played between Bangladesh and Zimbabwe in Brisbane and that game will begin at 8.30 am IST (5 am GMT). This game will then be followed by a doubleheader in Perth. First, Pakistan will take on the Netherlands at 12.30 pm IST (7 am GMT) and then India will face South Africa at 4.30 pm IST (11 am GMT). You can join us for the early build-up for all three of those games. Cheers!
Kane Williamson, the captain of New Zealand says that it was an interesting game and the wicket was very different from what he expected. Mentions that the ball stopped in the pitch, coming slower onto the bat and it was not easy at the start of the inning. Claims that Sri Lanka were good at the top after which Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips did well to build a partnership. Admits that it was an incredible inning from Glenn Phillips and any hundred is good but see to him work hard and take the team out of trouble was amazing. Adds that the bowlers came out and did well. Ends by saying that they wanted to be aggressive with the ball but they knew if they keep it simple the pitch will do its job.
The Sri Lankan skipper, Dasun Shanaka says that they started really well, especially in the first 10 overs and then goes on to applaud Glenn Phillips for the innings he played. Adds that they didn't bowl well in the second half and gives credit to Tim Southee and Trent Boult for the way they bowled at the start. Mentions that they just lost too many wickets inside the Powerplay and after that, it was always going to be difficult. Ends by saying that they still have a couple of games left and will look to bounce back.
Glenn Phillips (104 off 64 balls) is the Player of the Match. He says that the plan with Daryl Mitchell was simple as they were looking to build a partnership whilst being positive and put up a competitive total. Claims that he is there to try and entertain the crowd as much as possible but says that it was a complete team effort. Says that he felt cramps on the field but it was good to be back in the field for a few overs. Claims that he is happy with his progress and gives credit to the bowlers by saying that they were great. Adds that the way they executed the slower balls was wonderful and the wickets upfront always help. Ends by saying that they bowled well and they caught well and he is happy with the win.
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Earlier in the game, Kane Williamson won the toss and opted to bat first but New Zealand weren't able to get a fast start. Not only that but they were 15/3 inside the Powerplay before Glenn Phillips and Daryl Mitchell stitched together a wonderful 84-run stand. Mitchell played second fiddle as Phillips kept on peppering the Lankan bowlers with some eye-catching shots. Phillips did go on to make a brilliant century and the Kiwis were able to get beyond the 165-run mark as well. For Sri Lanka, Kasun Rajitha was the standout performer with the ball and their two frontline spinners proved effective as well. In reply, Sri Lanka just couldn't get out of second gear and the Kiwi pacers made sure that they picked up early wickets as well. All in all, it was a dominant display by New Zealand and Sri Lanka never really stood a chance having lost those early wickets.
Sri Lanka have had a long World Cup and have been unfortunate with injuries to a few key players but they will be disappointed with their performance in this game. First, they let go of their advantage when they were bowling and then with a big target to chase down, they lost way too many wickets inside the Powerplay. The top order failed miserably and only Bhanuka Rajapaksa and Dasun Shanaka could get muster-up runs for them in the middle order. With just a couple of games left for Sri Lanka to play in the Super 12 stage, they will hope that the rain stays away and their performance improves as well.
New Zealand had the momentum going into the interval and they made good use of it once the players were back out in the middle. Tim Southee picked up a wicket in the very first over without giving away any runs as well. Trent Boult then sent back a couple of more Lankan batters in the next over which got the game firmly in New Zealand's control. After that, the Kiwis kept on attacking and picked up wickets at regular intervals. Every bowler used picked up a wicket with Boult standing out with a four-fer as both spinners ended up with a couple of wickets each. The Kiwis are looking like the team to beat in this group for sure.
A clinical display with the ball and in the field from New Zealand and with this win, they remain unbeaten and build a lead at the top of the Group 1 points table. Sri Lanka's inconsistent showing continues and they will have to win both their remaining games in order to have a good chance of making the playoffs.
End Of The Over 19.2 : 102/10
1 Runs
- 119.1
- W 19.2
L. Kumara
4 (5)
K. Rajitha
8 (21)
I. Sodhi
3.2-0-21-2
19.2
W
Ish Sodhi To Lahiru Kumara OUT!
OUT! STUMPED! That completes a comprehensive win for New Zealand! Ish Sodhi flights a googly full and outside the off stump, Lahiru Kumara charges down the wicket and looks to heave the ball to the leg side. He is unable to connect as the ball beats his outside edge and Devon Conway makes no mistake in collecting the ball before whipping the bails off. New Zealand have now won their second game and cement their position at the top of the table.
19.1
1
Ish Sodhi To Kasun Rajitha
Ish Sodhi bowls a shortish delivery wide outside off, Kasun Rajitha cuts this to deep cover and takes one.
End Of The Over 19 : 101/9
2 Runs
- 018.1
- 018.2
- 018.3
- 018.4
- 1 WD 18.5
- 018.5
- 118.6
K. Rajitha
7 (20)
L. Kumara
4 (4)
T. Southee
4-1-12-1
18.6
1
Tim Southee To Kasun Rajitha
Goes full this time and angles the ball into the pads, Kasun Rajitha tucks this towards mid-wicket and takes a run to retain strike.
18.5
0
Tim Southee To Kasun Rajitha
This is on a good length and just outside the off stump, Kasun Rajitha blocks this back towards the bowler.
18.5
wd
Tim Southee To Kasun Rajitha
WIDE! Slower delivery bowled down leg side. Kasun Rajitha does not get bat on this and it is called wide by the umpire. Sri Lanka reach 100 runs and the crowd celebrates.
18.4
0
Tim Southee To Kasun Rajitha
Pitches it up on off stump, Kasun Rajitha frees his arms and drills it straight towards mid off.
18.3
0
Tim Southee To Kasun Rajitha
Southee goes full now and angles it onto the off stump. Kasun Rajitha manages to block it out though.
18.2
0
Tim Southee To Kasun Rajitha
Back of a length and around off, this is played off the back foot and towards cover.
18.1
0
Tim Southee To Kasun Rajitha
Slower one, on a good length and over the stumps. Kasun Rajitha fails to get it away.
Tim Southee (3-1-10-1) to bowl the penultimate over of the game.
End Of The Over 18 : 99/9
6 Runs
- 1 WD 17.1
- 017.1
- 117.2
- 017.3
- 417.4
- 017.5
- 017.6
L. Kumara
4 (4)
K. Rajitha
6 (14)
I. Sodhi
3-0-20-1
17.6
0
Ish Sodhi To Lahiru Kumara
This is on a fuller length and going down leg, Lahiru Kumara misses his clip and gets hit on the pad.
17.5
0
Ish Sodhi To Lahiru Kumara
This is short as well and outside off, Lahiru Kumara stands tall and punches this towards extra cover.
17.4
4
Ish Sodhi To Lahiru Kumara
FOUR! Lahiru Kumara gets off the mark with a boundary! Ish Sodhi bowls this short and outside off, Lahiru Kumara rocks back and pulls this towards deep mid-wicket for four runs.
17.3
0
Ish Sodhi To Lahiru Kumara
Continues bowling short and in line with the stumps, Lahiru Kumara defends the ball back towards the bowler.
17.2
1
Ish Sodhi To Kasun Rajitha
This is short as well and outside off, Kasun Rajitha strokes this to wide long off and takes one.
17.1
0
Ish Sodhi To Kasun Rajitha
This is a fraction short and outside off, Kasun Rajitha blocks this towards the point fielder.
17.1
wd
Ish Sodhi To Kasun Rajitha
WIDE! Fires this one full and down leg side. Kasun Rajitha does not connect and it is called wide.
Lahiru Kumara is the last man in for Sri Lanka.
End Of The Over 17 : 93/9
2 Runs
- 1 WD 16.1
- 016.1
- 116.2
- 016.3
- 016.4
- 016.5
- W 16.6
D. Shanaka
35 (32)
K. Rajitha
5 (12)
T. Boult
4-0-13-4
16.6
W
Trent Boult To Dasun Shanaka OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Trent Boult gets a four-fer on the last ball of his spell! He bangs this in short and in line with the stumps, Dasun Shanaka goes for the pull shot but does not connect well as the ball travels into the hands of Daryl Mitchell at deep square leg. The Sri Lankan skipper departs and Trent Boult has his best figures in T20I cricket.
16.5
0
Trent Boult To Dasun Shanaka
Fires this on a yorker length and wide outside off, Dasun Shanaka looks to dig this out but is beaten.
16.4
0
Trent Boult To Dasun Shanaka
Trent Boult goes full this time and just outside off, Dasun Shanaka looks to sweep this but does not connect as the ball lobs up and falls to the leg side.
16.3
0
Trent Boult To Dasun Shanaka
Continues bowling on a good length and in line with the stumps, Dasun Shanaka looks to work this off side but gets an inside edge into the pitch.
16.2
1
Trent Boult To Kasun Rajitha
Bowls this outside the off pole on a good length, Kasun Rajitha taps this towards cover and takes off for a quick single. Direct hit at the non-striker's end and the batter was a goner.
16.1
0
Trent Boult To Kasun Rajitha
This one is on a good length and on a leg stump line, Kasun Rajitha blocks this ball towards mid-wicket.
16.1
wd
Trent Boult To Kasun Rajitha
WIDE! Trent Boult serves a slower delivery full and going down leg side. Kasun Rajitha misses his flick and the umpire indicates a wide.
End Of The Over 16 : 91/8
9 Runs
- 015.1
- 215.2
- 015.3
- 415.4
- 115.5
- 1 WD 15.6
- 115.6
K. Rajitha
4 (10)
D. Shanaka
35 (28)
L. Ferguson
4-0-35-1
15.6
1
Lockie Ferguson To Kasun Rajitha
Outside the off stump on a good length, Kasun Rajitha knocks it into the gap at cover-point and takes a single to keep strike.
Trent Boult (3-0-11-3) is back on to finish his spell.
15.6
wd
Lockie Ferguson To Kasun Rajitha
WIDE! Straying down leg on a good length. Kasun Rajitha looks to clip this but misses and the umpire calls this wide.
15.5
1
Lockie Ferguson To Dasun Shanaka
Goes full and on the pads, Dasun Shanaka clips this to deep mid-wicket for one.
15.4
4
Lockie Ferguson To Dasun Shanaka
FOUR! Dasun Shanaka swats this away for a boundary! Lockie Ferguson bowls this short and going down leg, Dasun Shanaka gets inside the line of the ball and pulls it towards fine leg for four runs.
15.3
0
Lockie Ferguson To Dasun Shanaka
Bangs this in short and outside off, Dasun Shanaka swings but misses as he is beaten by the slower pace.
15.2
2
Lockie Ferguson To Dasun Shanaka
He bowls this on the pads in line with the stumps, Dasun Shanaka clips this wide of deep square leg and collects a brace.
15.1
0
Lockie Ferguson To Dasun Shanaka
Lockie Ferguson bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump, Dasun Shanaka works this towards mid off.
End Of The Over 15 : 82/8
9 Runs
- 114.1
- 014.2
- 114.3
- 614.4
- 014.5
- 114.6
D. Shanaka
28 (23)
K. Rajitha
3 (9)
T. Southee
3-1-10-1
14.6
1
Tim Southee To Dasun Shanaka
Goes full this time and angling down leg, Dasun Shanaka clips this down to fine leg for a single.
14.5
0
Tim Southee To Dasun Shanaka
On a good length and just outside the off pole, Dasun Shanaka hangs his bat out to dry and gets beaten all ends up.
14.4
6
Tim Southee To Dasun Shanaka
SIX! Dasun Shanaka gets a hold of this one and deposits it into the crowd! Tim Southee bowls this full and in line with the stumps. Dasun Shanaka gets his front foot out of the way and heaves the ball towards deep mid-wicket for six runs.
14.3
1
Tim Southee To Kasun Rajitha
Bowls this wide outside off on a good length, Kasun Rajitha knocks this to deep point and takes one.
14.2
0
Tim Southee To Kasun Rajitha
This is on a good length and just outside off, Kasun Rajitha blocks this down the pitch to the right of the bowler.
14.1
1
Tim Southee To Dasun Shanaka
Tim Southee bowls a slower delivery at 117 clicks, full and outside off, Dasun Shanaka strokes this to deep cover for a single.
End Of The Over 14 : 73/8
8 Runs
- 413.1
- 113.2
- 213.3
- 1 WD 13.4
- 013.4
- 013.5
- 013.6
K. Rajitha
2 (7)
D. Shanaka
20 (19)
L. Ferguson
3-0-26-1
13.6
0
Lockie Ferguson To Kasun Rajitha
Pulls his length back and angles this into the batter. Kasun Rajitha gets his eye off the ball and fends it into the pitch awkwardly.
13.5
0
Lockie Ferguson To Kasun Rajitha
Fires this one full and into the pads, Kasun Rajitha digs this out towards the cover fielder.
13.4
0
Lockie Ferguson To Kasun Rajitha
This is on a good length and outside the off pole, Kasun Rajitha pushes this towards cover.
13.4
wd
Lockie Ferguson To Kasun Rajitha
WIDE! Bangs this in short and in line with the stumps, Kasun Rajitha ducks under this one but the umpire calls this wide for height.
13.3
2
Lockie Ferguson To Kasun Rajitha
Bowls this on a leg stump line and a fraction full, Kasun Rajitha chips this towards deep square leg and collects a couple of runs.
13.2
1
Lockie Ferguson To Dasun Shanaka
Bowls this on the pads on a good length, Dasun Shanaka clips this off his hips towards deep backward square leg for a single.
13.1
4
Lockie Ferguson To Dasun Shanaka
FOUR! Some real poor fielding in the deep from Ish Sodhi! Lockie Ferguson bowls this on a good length and outside off, Dasun Shanaka guides this towards deep backward point where Ish Sodhi tries to collect the ball with one hand but misses and the ball runs away to the fence for four runs.
End Of The Over 13 : 65/8
1 Runs
- 012.1
- 112.2
- W 12.3
- 012.4
- 012.5
- 012.6
K. Rajitha
0 (3)
D. Shanaka
15 (17)
M. Santner
4-0-21-2
12.6
0
Mitchell Santner To Kasun Rajitha
Flatter delivery around off, Kasun Rajitha lets it through to the keeper.
12.5
0
Mitchell Santner To Kasun Rajitha
Full and at the stumps, this is pushed away towards mid on.
12.4
0
Mitchell Santner To Kasun Rajitha
Tossed up, around off, Kasun Rajitha looks to drive but gets an inside edge onto the foot and back towards the bowler.
Kasun Rajitha makes his way out to the middle now.
12.3
W
Mitchell Santner To Maheesh Theekshana OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Mitchell Santner picks up his second wicket and the yet another batter for Sri Lanka departs as well. Santner flights it up nicely and pushes it wider. Maheesh Theekshana looks for the expansive cover drive but has to reach for it. The ball turns away a touch and takes the outside edge. James Neesham at first slip takes a sharp catch to his right and New Zealand are a couple of wickets away from victory now.
12.2
1
Mitchell Santner To Dasun Shanaka
DROPPED! A tough chance and Mitchell Santner has fumbled it. This is really nicely bowled, slower and pushed well outside off. Dasun Shanaka dances down the track and ends up dragging it high in the night sky towards the mid-wicket region. The bowler calls for it and runs towards it. The ball keeps swirling around and Santner can't get a hand on it. Single taken.
12.1
0
Mitchell Santner To Dasun Shanaka
Just a fraction shorter and outside off, this is cut away square but can't pierce the gap.
End Of The Over 12 : 64/7
1 Runs
- 011.1
- 011.2
- 111.3
- W 11.4
- 011.5
- 011.6
M. Theekshana
0 (2)
D. Shanaka
14 (15)
I. Sodhi
2-0-14-1
11.6
0
Ish Sodhi To Maheesh Theekshana
Beaten! Quicker one, on a nagging length and close to the off stump. Maheesh Theekshana looks to cut but misses.
11.5
0
Ish Sodhi To Maheesh Theekshana
Length at the stumps and this is pushed back towards the bowler.
Maheesh Theekshana makes his way out to the middle with his team staring down the barrel of defeat.
11.4
W
Ish Sodhi To Wanindu Hasaranga OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Sri Lanka lose their seventh wicket as Ish Sodhi gets himself onto the wickets column as well. Tosses it up on a length and outside off. Wanindu Hasaranga looks to go over covers but has to check his shot as the ball is a bit slower. In the end, Hasaranga just plays a checked drive towards extra cover where Kane Williamson takes a good catch low to his right.
11.3
1
Ish Sodhi To Dasun Shanaka
Nicely flighted, full and at the stumps, Dasun Shanaka steps out and drags it towards deep mid-wicket for a single.
11.2
0
Ish Sodhi To Dasun Shanaka
Around off, this is kept out on the off side.
11.1
0
Ish Sodhi To Dasun Shanaka
Lucky! This is bowled around middle, Dasun Shanaka gets a long way across the stumps and looks to get inside the line of the ball. Shanaka just about manages to get a glove on it otherwise he was a goner.
End Of The Over 11 : 63/6
5 Runs
- 110.1
- 010.2
- 010.3
- 410.4
- 010.5
- 010.6
W. Hasaranga
4 (5)
D. Shanaka
13 (12)
M. Santner
3-0-20-1
10.6
0
Mitchell Santner To Wanindu Hasaranga
A tad shorter and around off, Wanindu Hasaranga taps it towards point.
10.5
0
Mitchell Santner To Wanindu Hasaranga
Quicker and flatter, around off, this is played away towards cover.
10.4
4
Mitchell Santner To Wanindu Hasaranga
FOUR! Slogged away. Tossed up around off, Wanindu Hasaranga gets down on one knee and slogs it hard and flat towards the cow corner fence for a boundary.
10.3
0
Mitchell Santner To Wanindu Hasaranga
Slides this one onto middle and leg and Wanindu Hasaranga just about manages to keep it out on the off side.
10.2
0
Mitchell Santner To Wanindu Hasaranga
Slows it up now and drifts it onto leg stump, Wanindu Hasaranga keeps it out.
10.1
1
Mitchell Santner To Dasun Shanaka
Tossed up, outside off, Dasun Shanaka steps out and just eases it down to long on for a single.
DRINKS! Just as Sri Lanka lose their sixth wicket, drinks are called onto the pitch. It has been all New Zealand in the second innings. Tim Southee and Trent Boult were simply sensational in the Powerplay as they picked up 4 wickets in between them. The Lankans batters were behind the right ball from the off and have ended up giving away their wickets without any resistance. Only Bhanuka Rajapaksa looked good thus far but now that he has also fallen, Sri Lanka are staring in the eyes of defeat here. 110 needed off 60 balls and with that said, Wanindu Hasaranga makes his way out in the middle.
End Of The Over 10 : 58/6
6 Runs
- 19.1
- 09.2
- 19.3
- 49.4
- 09.5
- W 9.6
B. Rajapaksa
34 (22)
D. Shanaka
12 (11)
L. Ferguson
2-0-18-1
9.6
W
Lockie Ferguson To Bhanuka Rajapaksa OUT!
OUT! New Zealand strike right at the stroke of Drinks and the dangerous Bhanuka Rajapaksa has to make the long walk back to the shed. Lockie Ferguson continues to bowl full and just outside off Bhanuka Rajapaksa continues his aggressive approach and look to go straight over the mid off fielder. He mistimes his shot as the ball gets the elevation but not the distance. Kane Williamson steadies himself under the ball and takes a comfortable catch. Bhanuka Rajapaksa's fightback has come to an end and it goes from bad to worse for the Lankans.
9.5
0
Lockie Ferguson To Bhanuka Rajapaksa
Lockie Ferguson bowls a slower delivery on a shorter length and outside off, Bhanuka Rajapaksa looks to slash hard but is beaten by the pace.
9.4
4
Lockie Ferguson To Bhanuka Rajapaksa
FOUR! Bhanuka Rajapaksa showing great intent here! Lockie Ferguson bowls this full from 'round the wicket and outside the off pole, Bhanuka Rajapaksa lofts the ball over the infield and finds the deep cover boundary for four more runs.
9.3
1
Lockie Ferguson To Dasun Shanaka
This is wide outside off but on a good length, Dasun Shanaka cuts this towards point and a half stop allows this to take a run.
9.2
0
Lockie Ferguson To Dasun Shanaka
Goes over the wicket now and bowls this on a good length and in line with the stumps, Dasun Shanaka looks to work this leg side but gets a leading edge to the left of the bowler.
9.1
1
Lockie Ferguson To Bhanuka Rajapaksa
Lockie Ferguson starts off from 'round the wicket to the left-hander and angles this into the stumps on a good length. Bhanuka Rajapaksa tucks this to deep square leg for one.
Lockie Ferguson (1-0-12-0) is back on.
End Of The Over 9 : 52/5
9 Runs
- 18.1
- 48.2
- 08.3
- 18.4
- 28.5
- 18.6
B. Rajapaksa
29 (18)
D. Shanaka
11 (9)
M. Santner
2-0-15-1
8.6
1
Mitchell Santner To Bhanuka Rajapaksa
Flights this on the pads on a fuller length, Bhanuka Rajapaksa works this to long on and takes one to retain strike.
8.5
2
Mitchell Santner To Bhanuka Rajapaksa
Mitchell Santner angles this into the stumps from over the wicket on a fuller length, Bhanuka Rajapaksa clips this towards deep mid-wicket and they run well to complete two runs. Brings up the fifty for Sri Lanka.
8.4
1
Mitchell Santner To Dasun Shanaka
This is a fraction short and outside off, Dasun Shanaka punches this to the deep cover and takes one.
8.3
0
Mitchell Santner To Dasun Shanaka
Bowls this one slightly quicker outside off on a fuller length, Dasun Shanaka knocks the ball towards the cover fielder.
8.2
4
Mitchell Santner To Dasun Shanaka
FOUR! That is a gift from Mitchell Santner as he bowls a loopy delivery wide outside off, Dasun Shanaka is down the wicket in a flash as he catches the full toss and drives it to deep cover for four runs.
8.1
1
Mitchell Santner To Bhanuka Rajapaksa
Mitchell Santner bowls a flighted delivery really full and on the pads, Bhanuka Rajapaksa clips this towards long on and takes one.
End Of The Over 8 : 43/5
13 Runs
- 67.1
- 17.2
- 07.3
- 17.4
- 47.5
- 17.6
B. Rajapaksa
25 (15)
D. Shanaka
6 (6)
I. Sodhi
1-0-13-0
7.6
1
Ish Sodhi To Bhanuka Rajapaksa
Bowls this one on a the pads on a shorter length, Bhanuka Rajapaksa goes deep in the crease and clips this towards deep square leg to take a run and keep strike.
7.5
4
Ish Sodhi To Bhanuka Rajapaksa
FOUR! Ish Sodhi has been far too short this over as this one gets the treatment! He bowls this wide outside off and Bhanuka Rajapaksa finds the gap past point with perfection to collect four more runs to his kiity.
7.4
1
Ish Sodhi To Dasun Shanaka
This is on a fuller length and outside the off pole, Dasun Shanaka gets across the line of the stumps and lifts the ball towards deep backward square leg for one.
7.3
0
Ish Sodhi To Dasun Shanaka
Bowls this full and in line with the stumps, Dasun Shanaka blocks this towards short mid-wicket.
7.2
1
Ish Sodhi To Bhanuka Rajapaksa
This is short as well and outside the off stump, Bhanuka Rajapaksa cuts this towards point and a misfield allows them to take a single.
7.1
6
Ish Sodhi To Bhanuka Rajapaksa
SIX! Ish Sodhi has been welcomed to the crease with a massive hit! Bowls a googly on a shorter length and outside off, Bhanuka Rajapaksa rocks back and pulls this over deep mid-wicket for a 88m maximum.
Ish Sodhi comes into the attack now.
End Of The Over 7 : 30/5
6 Runs
- W 6.1
- 46.2
- 06.3
- 06.4
- 16.5
- 16.6
B. Rajapaksa
13 (11)
D. Shanaka
5 (4)
M. Santner
1-0-6-1
6.6
1
Mitchell Santner To Bhanuka Rajapaksa
Goes over the wicket now to the left-hander as he serves this a fraction short and into the pads. Bhanuka Rajapaksa clips this to square leg and takes a single to keep strike.
6.5
1
Mitchell Santner To Dasun Shanaka
Loopy delivery bowled full and just outside the off pole, Dasun Shanaka gets down on one knee and sweeps the ball to deep backward square leg for a single.
6.4
0
Mitchell Santner To Dasun Shanaka
Flights this one full and in line with the stumps, Dasun Shanaka taps this back down the pitch.
6.3
0
Mitchell Santner To Dasun Shanaka
This is full and angled into the pads, Dasun Shanaka blocks this to the right of the bowler.
6.2
4
Mitchell Santner To Dasun Shanaka
FOUR! Dasun Shanaka gets off the mark with a lucky boundary! Mitchell Santner flights this one full and outside off, Dasun Shanaka goes for an expansive drive and gets a thick outside edge that flies to third man for four runs.
The skipper, Dasun Shanaka walks into bat with his side in a spot of real bother here.
6.1
W
Mitchell Santner To Chamika Karunaratne OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Another one bites the dust and this time it is Mitchell Santner who claims a wicket on his first delivery! He bowls this a fraction short and outside off, Chamika Karunaratne rocks back and pulls the ball towards deep mid-wicket. Does not get enough bat on this one as the ball floats into the palms of Trent Boult who takes an easy catch. Sri Lanka have lost half their side now and New Zealand are right on top here.
Time for some spin now as Mitchell Santner is brought into the attack.
End Of The Over 6 : 24/4
4 Runs
- 05.1
- 15.2
- 05.3
- 05.4
- 35.5
- 05.6
B. Rajapaksa
12 (10)
C. Karunaratne
3 (7)
T. Boult
3-0-11-3
5.6
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Trent Boult To Bhanuka Rajapaksa
Goes back to bowling from over the wicket to the southpaw and delivers this full outside off. Bhanuka Rajapaksa knocks this towards mid off. Sri Lanka are 24 for the loss of 4 wickets at the end of the Powerplay.
5.5
3
Trent Boult To Chamika Karunaratne
Bowls this one a fraction short and outside off, Chamika Karunaratne flat bats this in the gap between mid-wicket and mid on for three runs.
5.4
0
Trent Boult To Chamika Karunaratne
This is outside the off stump and on a good length, Chamika Karunaratne defends this towards point.
5.3
0
Trent Boult To Chamika Karunaratne
Continues bowling on a good length from 'round the wicket to the right-hander. Chamika Karunaratne blocks this ball toward cover.
5.2
1
Trent Boult To Bhanuka Rajapaksa
Bowls this on a good length as well and outside off, Bhanuka Rajapaksa slices this towards deep backward point and takes one.
5.1
0
Trent Boult To Bhanuka Rajapaksa
Trent Boult bowls this on a good length and in line with the off pole, Bhanuka Rajapaksa clocks this towards the cover-point fielder.
End Of The Over 5 : 20/4
12 Runs
- 04.1
- 04.2
- 64.3
- 44.4
- 14.5
- 1 WD 4.6
- 04.6
C. Karunaratne
0 (4)
B. Rajapaksa
11 (7)
L. Ferguson
1-0-12-0
4.6
0
Lockie Ferguson To Chamika Karunaratne
Pacy delivery, full and at the base of off stump. Chamika Karunaratne digs it out towards mid on.
4.6
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Lockie Ferguson To Chamika Karunaratne
WIDE! Ferguson looks to attack the pads but spills it down the leg side. Wide called.
4.5
1
Lockie Ferguson To Bhanuka Rajapaksa
On a good length and around off, Bhanuka Rajapaksa chops it down towards short third man for a single.
4.4
4
Lockie Ferguson To Bhanuka Rajapaksa
FOUR! Pitches it up now at 145 KPH and around off stump. Bhanuka Rajapaksa plays the lofted cover drive and finds the fence once again.
4.3
6
Lockie Ferguson To Bhanuka Rajapaksa
SIX! Width on offer by Lockie Ferguson and Bhanuka Rajapaksa just throws his hands at it. The ball is hit hard and flat over point and travels all the way over the ropes for a maximum, much needed one for Sri Lanka as well.
4.2
0
Lockie Ferguson To Bhanuka Rajapaksa
Around the top of off, at 141 clicks and this is pushed out onto the off side.
4.1
0
Lockie Ferguson To Bhanuka Rajapaksa
Lockie Ferguson comes into the attack now and starts off with a short ball around off. Bhanuka Rajapaksa looks to slap it away but is beaten for pace.
End Of The Over 4 : 8/4
2 Runs
- 23.1
- 03.2
- W 3.3
- 03.4
- 03.5
- 03.6
C. Karunaratne
0 (3)
B. Rajapaksa
0 (2)
T. Boult
2-0-7-3
3.6
0
Trent Boult To Chamika Karunaratne
Another top over from Trent Boult, just 2 runs and a wicket off it. Short of a length and angling at the body, Chamika Karunaratne hops and manages to keep it down towards short mid-wicket. The batters think about a single but the substitute fielder Martin Guptill is onto it in a flash.
3.5
0
Trent Boult To Chamika Karunaratne
Slower one from around the wicket, angling it in from outside off. Chamika Karunaratne hangs out his bat but is beaten past the outside edge.
3.4
0
Trent Boult To Chamika Karunaratne
A bumper now, bowled at a good height and over leg stump. Chamika Karunaratne ducks under it well.
Chamika Karunaratne makes his way out to the crease and he has his work cut out here.
3.3
W
Trent Boult To Charith Asalanka OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Soft, soft dismissal and the Lankan batters are going down like nine pins at the moment. This is the knuckle-ball from Trent Boult, on a fuller length and outside off. Charith Asalanka leans forward and looks to drive it through covers but the ball arrives late. Asalanka is early in his shot and the ball takes the outside edge. The ball goes a bit uppishly and towards backward point where Finn Allen takes a good low catch down to his left. Boult has his third now.
3.2
0
Trent Boult To Charith Asalanka
Back of a length and at the body, Charith Asalanka hops and nudges it down onto the leg side.
3.1
2
Trent Boult To Charith Asalanka
A fraction shorter and on off stump, Charith Asalanka with a short-arm jab in front of mid-wicket. Daryl Mitchell from inside the ring chases it down and keeps it down to a couple of runs.
End Of The Over 3 : 6/3
1 Runs
- 02.1
- 02.2
- 02.3
- 12.4
- 02.5
- 02.6
B. Rajapaksa
0 (2)
C. Asalanka
2 (5)
T. Southee
2-1-1-1
2.6
0
Tim Southee To Bhanuka Rajapaksa
Fuller in length and around off, this is pushed away towards cover. Just one run off that over.
2.5
0
Tim Southee To Bhanuka Rajapaksa
Extra bounce now. Good length, in that channel around off and this one shoots off the deck. Bhanuka Rajapaksa is taken aback by it as the ball whizzes past the outside edge.
2.4
1
Tim Southee To Charith Asalanka
Direct hit and he was gone! Around middle and leg, flicked away towards square leg and they set off for a quick single. James Neesham attacks the ball well and fires in a throw at the batter's end. Bhanuka Rajapaksa had already given up but Neesham fails to hit the stumps and Rajapaksa survives.
2.3
0
Tim Southee To Charith Asalanka
Slower delivery this time, a touch fuller and on off stump. Charith Asalanka leans forward and manages to keep it out.
2.2
0
Tim Southee To Charith Asalanka
Around the top of off and angling it in, Charith Asalanka solidly defends this one off the front foot.
2.1
0
Tim Southee To Charith Asalanka
Good length, around off, Charith Asalanka just blocks this one out.
Bhanuka Rajapaksa has made his way out to the middle much sooner than he would have liked.
End Of The Over 2 : 5/3
5 Runs
- 41.1
- 01.2
- W 1.3
- 11.4
- 01.5
- W 1.6
de Silva
0 (3)
C. Asalanka
1 (1)
T. Boult
1-0-5-2
1.6
W
Trent Boult To Dhananjaya de Silva OUT!
OUT! CHOPPED ON! Trent Boult picks up the second wicket in the over and Sri Lanka are digging themselves a big hole here. Around the top of off but this one doesn't swing in like the previous delivery. Dhananjaya de Silva backs away a bit and looks to cut close to the bocy. Again, there's no feet movement and the ball takes the inside edge before castling into the stumps. Sri Lanka lose their third wicket and New Zealand rejoice.
1.5
0
Trent Boult To Dhananjaya de Silva
This one does swing back in! Nagging length, around off and the ball comes back into the right-hander. Dhananjaya de Silva looks to cut but gets beaten on the inside edge.
1.4
1
Trent Boult To Charith Asalanka
Around the hips, Charith Asalanka works it awya towards mid-wicket for a single.
Charith Asalanka is the new batter out in the middle.
1.3
W
Trent Boult To Kusal Mendis OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Trent Boult strikes in his first over as well and Sri Lanka lose both their openers in the blink of an eye. This is fuller and close to the off pole from Boult. Kusal Mendis just has a feel for it but his feet go nowhere. The ball takes the outside edge and Devon Conway makes no mistake behind the stumps. Not the start Sri Lanka would have wanted and currently, New Zealand are in the driver's seat.
1.2
0
Trent Boult To Kusal Mendis
Boult brings the line close to the off stump and keeps the length around the top of the stumps. Kusal Mendis blocks this one from inside the crease.
1.1
4
Trent Boult To Kusal Mendis
FOUR! Sri Lanka and Kusal Mendis are underway that too in style. Trent Boult starts off with a wide one as he looks to swing it into the right-hander. The ball just slides on and Mendis hammers it through point for a boundary.
Trent Boult will share the attack and bowl from the other end.
End Of The Over 1 : 0/1
0 Runs
- 00.1
- 00.2
- 00.3
- 00.4
- W 0.5
- 00.6
de Silva
0 (1)
K. Mendis
0 (0)
T. Southee
1-1-0-1
0.6
0
Tim Southee To Dhananjaya de Silva
Wicket-maiden! Top first over from Tim Southee. This is a bit fuller and nipping back into off stump. Dhananjaya de Silva watchfully keeps it out.
0.5
W
Tim Southee To Pathum Nissanka OUT!
OUT! LBW! It all gets from bad to worse for Pathum Nissanka as he goes without scoring and New Zealand have just the start they wanted. Tim Southee straightens his line and serves it on off stump. This time the ball nips back in off the deck and Nissanka is completely caught on the crease. The ball pings the back leg of Nissanka and the umpire raises his finger. This seems dead straight and Nissanka walks back. Dhananjaya de Silva makes his way out to the middle at number 3.
0.4
0
Tim Southee To Pathum Nissanka
Fullish length, around off, this is driven behind point but Nissanka can't find the gap yet again.
0.3
0
Tim Southee To Pathum Nissanka
Southee goes wide of the crease and tries to swing it away from the leg stump. Pathum Nissanka flicks it towards mid-wicket.
0.2
0
Tim Southee To Pathum Nissanka
A bit of movement on offer for Tim Southee here. Good length, pushed a bit wider and shaping even further away from the batter. Pathum Nissanka goes chasing after it but gets beaten past the outside edge.
0.1
0
Tim Southee To Pathum Nissanka
Tim Southee starts off with a good-length delivery around off. Pathum Nissanka punches it off the middle of the bat and on the up as well but straight to the man at covers.
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Match Info
- Venue Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Sydney
- Weather Clear
- Toss New Zealand won the toss and elected to bat
- Result New Zealand beat Sri Lanka by 65 runs
- Player of the Match Glenn Phillips
- Umpire Michael Gough (ENG-XI), Paul Wilson (AUS) and Ahsan Raza (PAK)
- Referee Andy Pycroft (ZIM)
Match Notes
- Innings Break: New Zealand 167/7 in 20.0 overs
- G Phillips 2nd T20I hundred: 102 runs in 61 balls (10x4) (4x6)
- New Zealand 150/4 in 18.5 overs
- New Zealand 100/4 in 14.4 overs
- G Phillips 7th T20I fifty: 50 runs in 39 balls (5x4) (1x6)
- G Phillips dropped on 45 by D Shanaka in 13.2 overs
- 4th wicket partnership: 50 off 44 balls between G Phillips (33) and D Mitchell (15)
- Drinks: New Zealand 54/3 in 10.0 overs
- New Zealand 54/3 in 9.4 overs
- G Phillips dropped on 12 by P Nissanka in 6.5 overs
- Mandatory Power play (1-6): New Zealand 25/3
- Sri Lanka 100/9 in 18.4 overs
- Drinks: Sri Lanka 58/6 in 10.0 overs
- Sri Lanka 50/5 in 8.5 overs
- Mandatory Power play (1-6): Sri Lanka 24/4
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Worm
Player | Runs | Avg. |
---|---|---|
Virat Kohli IND | 296 | 98.66 |
Max O'Dowd NED | 242 | 34.57 |
Suryakumar Yadav IND | 239 | 59.75 |
Jos Buttler ENG | 225 | 45.00 |
Kusal Mendis SL | 223 | 31.85 |
Player | Wickets | Eco. |
---|---|---|
Wanindu Hasaranga SL | 15 | 6.41 |
Sam Curran ENG | 13 | 6.52 |
Bas de Leede NED | 13 | 7.68 |
Blessing Muzarabani ZIM | 12 | 7.65 |
Anrich Nortje SA | 11 | 5.32 |
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