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Sri Lanka vs New Zealand, 1st Test Commentary, Live Updates

SL vs NZ, 2024 - Test Live Commentary

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Match Ended   
Galle International Stadium, Galle , Sep 18, 2024
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
305&309
New Zealand New Zealand
340&211 (71.4)
Sri Lanka beat New Zealand by 63 runs
  • Player of the Match
    Prabath Jayasuriya
Right then, that is it from the intriguing first Test between these sides. Sri Lanka has secured a 1-0 lead in this Two Test series. The second test between these sides will be played on Thursday, the 26th of September. The game will begin at 4.30 am GMT. But as you all know, our build up begins much sooner so do join us for the same. Until then, take care, and cheers!
Dhananjaya de Silva, the skipper of Sri Lanka, says that win in England boosts their morale and the boys are delivering. States the stand between Chandimal and Karunaratne helped them a lot and it was one of the key factors of their win. Admits they need to improve and get more runs from the lower order. Says he enjoys captaining, he wasn’t going to bowl but he feels he has the ability to take wickets.
Tim Southee, the skipper of New Zealand, says that it was a good game, it’s a tough place to come but he’s happy for the way they fought. Credits the way William bowled and pips he’s got a great future. Adds they lost the last five wickets for not a lot in the first innings and that’s probably what cost them.
Prabath Jayasuriya is the Player of the Match. He says that he just does his best and sticks to the basics. Mentions he loves it here. Ends by saying that he just focuses on hitting the right lines and lengths.
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In the final chase of 275, the New Zealand team demonstrated moments of resilience with several partnerships, though ultimately, their key batters were unable to score big. Ravindra showcased a commendable performance, but he lacked consistent support from his teammates. He was ultimately dismissed on 92. On the bowling front, Jayasuriya and Ramesh stood out, combining to claim eight wickets between them, which played a crucial role in securing a convincing victory for their side.
In the third innings, the experienced heads of Dinesh Chandimal and Angelo Mathews, demonstrated their experience and skill, contributing significantly to setting a competitive target of 275 runs for the visiting team. Although the hosts were in a strong position to extend their lead beyond the 300-run mark, the opposition bowler, Patel, displayed exceptional form, effectively dismantling both the lower and middle order of the Sri Lankan batting lineup. He picked up 6 wickets in the third inning.
In response, the New Zealand top order displayed a strong performance, initially suggesting that they would establish a significant lead. However, the Sri Lankan spinners effectively dismantled the middle and the lower order, resulting in New Zealand taking a very slender lead of 35 runs.
After winning the toss and choosing to bat, Sri Lanka's innings struggled to gain momentum early on, finding themselves in a precarious position at 106/4. However, Kamindu Mendis played a key role with his impressive ton. With valuable contributions from a few others, Mendis' efforts were instrumental in guiding the team past the 300-run mark, ultimately setting a competitive total.
A fine, fine win for the hosts and they have now taken an unassailable lead in this series. They were really made to fight hard for this victory right from the first day. Credit to New Zealand though as they fought till the last day but just missed the line.
End Of The Over 71.4 : 211/10
1 Runs
  • 071.1
  • 171.2
  • 071.3
  • W 71.4
W. O'Rourke
0 (6)
A. Patel
2 (22)
P. Jayasuriya
30.4-7-68-5
71.4
W
Prabath Jayasuriya To William O'Rourke OUT!
OUT! TIMBER! A five-wicket haul for Prabath Jayasuriya and what a way to get it. Sri Lanka quickly finishes off this Test match today without wasting much time. Lands it on off, and it turns away from the batter. William O'Rourke leans forward to block it but gets beaten as the ball clips the top of off. Sri Lanka beat New Zealand by 63 runs!
71.3
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To William O'Rourke
Lands it on off, William O'Rourke eases it to the mid on fielder.
71.2
1
Prabath Jayasuriya To Ajaz Patel
Short again, outside off, Ajaz Patel punches it to point for one.
71.1
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Ajaz Patel
Short, on middle, Ajaz Patel tucks it to mid on.
End Of The Over 71 : 210/9
1 Runs
  • 070.1
  • 070.2
  • 070.3
  • 070.4
  • 170.5
  • 070.6
W. O'Rourke
0 (4)
A. Patel
1 (20)
de Silva
12-4-32-1
70.6
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To William O'Rourke
Too full, on off, William O'Rourke leans forward and blocks it well.
70.5
1
Dhananjaya de Silva To Ajaz Patel
Lands it outside off, Ajaz Patel knocks it to long off for one.
70.4
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Ajaz Patel
Lands it on off, Ajaz Patel pushes it back to the bowler.
70.3
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Ajaz Patel
Too full, on off, Ajaz Patel blocks it to short covers.
70.2
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Ajaz Patel
Short, on off, Ajaz Patel flicks it to mid-wicket.
70.1
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Ajaz Patel
Fuller one, on off, Ajaz Patel pushes it to mid off.
End Of The Over 70 : 209/9
1 Runs
  • 1 NB 69.1
  • 069.1
  • 069.2
  • W 69.3
  • 069.4
  • 069.5
  • 069.6
W. O'Rourke
0 (3)
A. Patel
0 (15)
P. Jayasuriya
30-7-67-4
69.6
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To William O'Rourke
Too full, on middle, William O'Rourke blocks it to the off side. A loud appeal for lbw but the umpire is unmoved. Sri Lanka refers and Ultra Edge shows that it clearly came off the bat. Sri Lanka are out of reviews now!
69.5
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To William O'Rourke
Short, on middle, William O'Rourke blocks it back.
69.4
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To William O'Rourke
Tossed up, outside off, William O'Rourke looks to block it but gets beaten.
William O'Rourke is the last batter in.
69.3
W
Prabath Jayasuriya To Rachin Ravindra OUT!
OUT! PLUMB! A huge moment in the game as Rachin Ravindra departs! Quicker one, on middle, with some turn. Rachin Ravindra looks to block it but wears it on his pads. A loud appeal and after a long thought, the umpire raises his finger. Rachin Ravindra refers and Ball Tracking shows three reds. Rachin Ravindra has to depart! He deserved a century to be honest.
69.2
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Rachin Ravindra
Lands it down leg, Rachin Ravindra pads it away.
69.1
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Rachin Ravindra
Short again, down leg, Rachin Ravindra flicks it to mid-wicket.
69.1
nb
Prabath Jayasuriya To Rachin Ravindra
Short, on middle, Rachin Ravindra covers his line and blocks it back. Oh, its a no ball for overstepping.
Ramesh Mendis to bowl from the opposite end.
End Of The Over 69 : 208/8
1 Runs
  • 068.1
  • 068.2
  • 068.3
  • 068.4
  • 068.5
  • 168.6
R. Ravindra
92 (164)
A. Patel
0 (15)
de Silva
11-4-31-1
68.6
1
Dhananjaya de Silva To Rachin Ravindra
Well played. Full, on off, Rachin Ravindra steers it through point for one. He keeps his strike.
68.5
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Rachin Ravindra
Tossed up, with some turn, Rachin Ravindra looks to block it but gets beaten. He might look for a single now!
68.4
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Rachin Ravindra
Full, on middle, Rachin Ravindra blocks it back. Cautious start from Rachin Ravindra!
68.3
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Rachin Ravindra
Too full, on off, Rachin Ravindra leans onto it and blocks it well.
68.2
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Rachin Ravindra
Touch short and outside off, Rachin Ravindra punches it to the cover fielder.
68.1
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Rachin Ravindra
Starts with a fuller one, on off, Rachin Ravindra leans forward and blocks it.
Right then, we are all set for the final day of the test match. The sun is shining and it's a perfect day for a game of cricket. The Sri Lankan team is seen in a huddle before they take their respective fielding positions. All eyes are on Rachin Ravindra as he walks in with Ajaz Patel who is yet to get off the mark. Dhananjaya de Silva has the ball in hand and is raring to go. Let's play...
Prabath Jayasuriya is in for a quick chat. He says that as a batting side, they have done well but the job is still to be completed. Adds that with the breeze flowing, they have to face some challenges. He says that they have to put in more effort, and they were a bit tired as well so they did not take the half an hour extra yesterday.
Well now, as the teams head into Day 5, Sri Lanka are favorites to clinch the match, but Ravindra's contribution will be crucial as he will aim to guide the tailenders and secure victory. The outcome is likely to appear in the first session of the final day, with both teams still eyeing a win. Stay tuned as the drama unfolds!
Just to take you through what happened in Day 4's play, 14 wickets fell, primarily to spinners, as Sri Lanka collapsed and were bowled out for 309. They set New Zealand a target of 275 runs. The Kiwi innings began poorly with Devon Conway falling for just 4, followed by Kane Williamson's dismissal for 30 due to a stumping. New Zealand's middle order struggled against the Sri Lankan spinners, and they currently find themselves in a precarious position at 8 wickets down, needing 68 runs to win.
So, all eyes are on Rachin Ravindra, as he is currently batting on 91 and striving for his century, while he is now joined by Ajaz Patel, who has yet to score. Get your snacks ready. It’s looking like a blockbuster!
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the fifth and final day of this Test match, it’s Sri Lanka vs Rachin Ravindra! As you all know what the equation is. The Lankans need just two more scalps to send the Kiwis packing, while Ravindra is standing like a brick wall, needing just 68 runs for his side to get over the line!
... DAY 5, SESSION 1 ...
So, the equation is very clear. Sri Lanka need 2 wickets in their fortress while New Zealand need 68 more runs to win. All eyes will be on Rachin Ravindra once again who will fight for a good sleep today but might sleep peacefully if he successfully gets New Zealand over the line somehow with a small tail alongside him. Join us for the all important first session of Day 5 at 4.30 am GMT but do join us early on for the build-up. Cheers!
New Zealand walked into the final session with four wickets down but there was some good counterattacking cricket played by Tom Blundell and Rachin Ravindra. Prabath Jayasuriya did lead the fightback with the ball as Sri Lanka picked up four more wickets but Ravindra has remained resolute. The boy from New Zealand is playing a man right now. When all the big names have fallen under pressure, New Zealand are looking upon the 24-year old to save them from defeat. He is on 91 but the other 68 runs which New Zealand need are more important right now for Rachin Ravindra.
The umpires are asking Dhananjaya de Silva if he wants to opt for the extra 30 minutes but Dhananjaya de Silva calls for a Day 5 of play. Wow! What an eventful day! Even we were on our heels for that final session. What a day of Test cricket! It truly ebbed and flowed throughout the fourth day of cricketing action that we have witnessed. It was always going to be tough to chase in excess of 200 in the final innings but New Zealand gave it a real go and are still in it with a chance.
End Of The Over 68 : 207/8
1 Runs
  • 167.1
  • 067.2
  • 067.3
  • 067.4
  • 067.5
  • 067.6
A. Patel
0 (15)
R. Ravindra
91 (158)
R. Mendis
25-3-83-3
67.6
0
Ramesh Mendis To Ajaz Patel
Outside off and it spins away. Patel leaves it alone.
67.5
0
Ramesh Mendis To Ajaz Patel
CLOSE! Dhananjaya de Silva has his hand over his mouth. Tossed up on off, spins away. Patel presses forward to defend but misses it. One ball to survive, can Ajaz Patel do it?
67.4
0
Ramesh Mendis To Ajaz Patel
Is it straight enough? Dhananjaya de Silva has taken the review. Tossed up full and on middle and leg, slight turn on this one. Patel tries to defend on the front foot but misses on the outside edge and gets hit on the back pad. Looks like might miss the off pole and Ball Tracking shows it does miss the off pole by a mile.
67.3
0
Ramesh Mendis To Ajaz Patel
Outside off, and it spins away. Patel shoulders arms to it.
67.2
0
Ramesh Mendis To Ajaz Patel
Tossed up on leg, Patel solidly defends it on the deck.
67.1
1
Ramesh Mendis To Rachin Ravindra
Risky single from Kiwis point of view. Outside off, Ravindra pulls it to long on for a single. Patel has five balls to survive.
End Of The Over 67 : 206/8
1 Runs
  • 066.1
  • 066.2
  • 066.3
  • 166.4
  • 066.5
  • 066.6
A. Patel
0 (10)
R. Ravindra
90 (157)
P. Jayasuriya
29-7-66-3
66.6
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Ajaz Patel
Tossed up on middle and spins in. Patel looks to defend but misses. It lobs to short leg who appeals but the umpire turns it down very quickly.
66.5
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Ajaz Patel
Very full and on middle, Patel prods and makes a solid block.
66.4
1
Prabath Jayasuriya To Rachin Ravindra
Flatter and on off, Ravindra punches it to long on for a single.
66.3
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Rachin Ravindra
Tossed up, outside off, Ravindra steps across to defend but misses. An appeal but that is outside the line.
66.2
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Rachin Ravindra
How would you play that one? Full and outside off, in the rough and it dies completely. Ravindra fails to defend and the keeper collects near his boots.
66.1
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Rachin Ravindra
This is full and around off, spins in. Ravindra stays back to block but misses. Could have spun down the leg side.
End Of The Over 66 : 205/8
1 Runs
  • 065.1
  • 065.2
  • 065.3
  • 065.4
  • 065.5
  • 165.6
R. Ravindra
89 (153)
A. Patel
0 (8)
R. Mendis
24-3-82-3
65.6
1
Ramesh Mendis To Rachin Ravindra
Takes one and keeps the strike. Short and outside off, Ravindra slaps it to deep cover for one.
65.5
0
Ramesh Mendis To Rachin Ravindra
Serves it full and outside off, Ravindra cuts it to point.
65.4
0
Ramesh Mendis To Rachin Ravindra
Too full right from Mendis on middle and Ravindra easily blocks it out.
65.3
0
Ramesh Mendis To Rachin Ravindra
Slightly short and outside off, Ravindra goes back and cuts it to point.
65.2
0
Ramesh Mendis To Rachin Ravindra
Very full and on middle, Ravindra brings his bat down and defends.
65.1
0
Ramesh Mendis To Rachin Ravindra
Flatter ball, outside off, Ravindra cuts it to point.
End Of The Over 65 : 204/8
1 Runs
  • 164.1
  • 064.2
  • 064.3
  • 064.4
  • 064.5
  • 064.6
A. Patel
0 (8)
R. Ravindra
88 (147)
P. Jayasuriya
28-7-65-3
64.6
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Ajaz Patel
Rock solid from Ajaz Patel as he blocks this full ball.
64.5
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Ajaz Patel
Very full and on middle, Patel pushes it to the man at mid on.
64.4
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Ajaz Patel
This one lands on middle and spins down leg, Patel watchfully leaves it alone.
64.3
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Ajaz Patel
Full and outside off, spins in. Patel steps across to defend but misses and it lobs to short leg.
64.2
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Ajaz Patel
Into the rough, outside off and spins down leg, Patel shoulders arms to it.
64.1
1
Prabath Jayasuriya To Rachin Ravindra
Ravindra takes one and trusts Patel's defence here. On middle, this is punched to long on for one.
End Of The Over 64 : 203/8
1 Runs
  • 063.1
  • 163.2
  • W 63.3
  • 063.4
  • 063.5
  • 063.6
A. Patel
0 (3)
R. Ravindra
87 (146)
R. Mendis
23-3-81-3
63.6
0
Ramesh Mendis To Ajaz Patel
Every ball is an event right now! Tossed up on off, spins away and bounces as well. Patel tries to block but is well beaten.
63.5
0
Ramesh Mendis To Ajaz Patel
BEAUTIFULLY BOWLED! Floated full and on off, it lands and turns away just. Patel is drawn to defend but gets beaten on the outside edge. Might have hit the thigh pad.
63.4
0
Ramesh Mendis To Ajaz Patel
Almost a yorker from Mendis on off, Patel bumps it to the man at silly point.
Ajaz Patel walks in next.
63.3
W
Ramesh Mendis To Tim Southee OUT!
OUT! LBW! Sri Lanka are two wickets away now. Excellent review from Sri Lanka, from Mendis actually as he was confident. Tossed up, outside off, spins in sharply. Southee tries to defend on the back foot with a straight bat but misses on the inside edge and gets hit on the pads. It felt like will miss the stumps but Sri Lanka take it upstairs and gets THREE REDS in return.
Sri Lanka have taken a review for LBW.
63.2
1
Ramesh Mendis To Rachin Ravindra
Uppish but safe! Serves it into the surface, full and on off, generates some bounce. Ravindra goes back to cut but outside edges it to backward point for one.
63.1
0
Ramesh Mendis To Rachin Ravindra
Very full and on middle, Ravindra prods and blocks.
End Of The Over 63 : 202/7
2 Runs
  • 162.1
  • 162.2
  • 062.3
  • 062.4
  • 062.5
  • 062.6
T. Southee
2 (8)
R. Ravindra
86 (144)
P. Jayasuriya
27-7-64-3
62.6
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Tim Southee
Southee survives. Full and on middle, this is blocked out.
62.5
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Tim Southee
CLOSE! Angles in a full ball on leg, it spins drastically just past the off pole. Southee goes back to defend and almost gives up on his wicket there.
62.4
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Tim Southee
Shapes in a full ball on off and spins away. Southee watchfully defends.
62.3
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Tim Southee
Very full and on middle, Southee blocks it out.
62.2
1
Prabath Jayasuriya To Rachin Ravindra
Fuller ball, around off, Ravindra strokes it through covers and rotates the strike.
62.1
1
Prabath Jayasuriya To Tim Southee
Tossed up on off, Southee punches it to covers for an easy single.
End Of The Over 62 : 200/7
4 Runs
  • 161.1
  • W 61.2
  • 061.3
  • 061.4
  • 161.5
  • 261.6
R. Ravindra
85 (143)
T. Southee
1 (3)
R. Mendis
22-3-80-2
61.6
2
Ramesh Mendis To Rachin Ravindra
They take two and Southee is on the strike. Short and on off, Ravindra pulls it to the left of long on. Angelo Mathews dives and stops to save two.
61.5
1
Ramesh Mendis To Tim Southee
Tossed up on off, Southee pushes it to covers for a single.
61.4
0
Ramesh Mendis To Tim Southee
Bowls in the rough, outside off and spins in sharply. Southee uncomfortably somehow sees it out.
61.3
0
Ramesh Mendis To Tim Southee
Flat and outside off, spins in sharply. Southee goes back and keeps it out.
Tim Southee is the new man in.
61.2
W
Ramesh Mendis To Mitchell Santner OUT!
OUT! GONE! The wicket was always on the cards. New Zealand falling over. Ravindra loses another partner. Ramesh Mendis flights and temps Santner by bowling full and outside off, Santner drives but on the up and to short cover where Pathum Nissanka takes a well judged catch. Will we see a result today itself?
61.1
1
Ramesh Mendis To Rachin Ravindra
A low gentle full toss on off, Ravindra mistimes his pull to long on for a single.
End Of The Over 61 : 196/6
3 Runs
  • 160.1
  • 060.2
  • 160.3
  • 060.4
  • 060.5
  • 160.6
R. Ravindra
82 (141)
M. Santner
2 (21)
P. Jayasuriya
26-7-62-3
60.6
1
Prabath Jayasuriya To Rachin Ravindra
Full and on off, Ravindra pushes it to covers for a single. Sri Lanka's best chance for a wicket is through Santner.
60.5
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Rachin Ravindra
On middle, Ravindra sweeps but it hits the man at short leg and bounces on the deck.
60.4
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Rachin Ravindra
Well outside off, spins in sharply off the rough. Ravindra keeps it out.
60.3
1
Prabath Jayasuriya To Mitchell Santner
CHANCE! Prabath Jayasuriya bowls into the rough, outside off, Santner skips down to heave but gets an inside edge and it goes to the right of the keeper, Kusal Mendis gets a hand on it but it needed more than that. Mitchell Santner gave up there. A big chance of stumping or caught behind.
60.2
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Mitchell Santner
Tossed up on middle, Santner clips it to mid-wicket.
60.1
1
Prabath Jayasuriya To Rachin Ravindra
Bowls it full and on the pads, Ravindra flicks it to mid-wicket for one.
Change. The inevitable Prabath Jayasuriya is back into the attack.
End Of The Over 60 : 193/6
0 Runs
  • 059.1
  • 059.2
  • 059.3
  • 059.4
  • 059.5
  • 059.6
M. Santner
1 (19)
R. Ravindra
80 (137)
R. Mendis
21-3-76-1
59.6
0
Ramesh Mendis To Mitchell Santner
Tosses it up, full and on off, Santner pushes away off the front foot.
59.5
0
Ramesh Mendis To Mitchell Santner
Angles it full and on leg, Santner rocks back and keeps it out.
59.4
0
Ramesh Mendis To Mitchell Santner
Slows it up and bowls it on of, Santner plays with soft hands to the man at second slip.
59.3
0
Ramesh Mendis To Mitchell Santner
MISSED AGAIN! The wicket looks closer than ever! Flatter and outside off, turns away. Santner looks to punch but misses.
59.2
0
Ramesh Mendis To Mitchell Santner
SO CLOSE! Floated full and angling on off, spins away. Santner prods to defend but misses.
59.1
0
Ramesh Mendis To Mitchell Santner
Tossed up on off, spins away. Santner stands tall to defend but misses it.
End Of The Over 59 : 193/6
8 Runs
  • 058.1
  • 058.2
  • 458.3
  • 058.4
  • 058.5
  • 458.6
R. Ravindra
80 (137)
M. Santner
1 (13)
de Silva
10-4-30-1
58.6
4
Dhananjaya de Silva To Rachin Ravindra
FOUR! Similar to the previous boundary. Fractionally short and outside off. Ravindra rocks back and pulls it through mid-wicket for a boundary.
58.5
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Rachin Ravindra
Tails in a fuller delivery on off and makes it to spin away. Ravindra with his head down tries to defend but misses.
58.4
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Rachin Ravindra
Very full and on off, Ravindra prods to block.
58.3
4
Dhananjaya de Silva To Rachin Ravindra
FOUR! Too short and around off, Ravindra pounces on it, goes back quickly and pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a boundary.
58.2
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Rachin Ravindra
Drifts it full and on off, Ravindra leans to defend.
58.1
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Rachin Ravindra
A skiddy length delivery, outside off, Ravindra punches it to cover.
End Of The Over 58 : 185/6
2 Runs
  • 057.1
  • 057.2
  • 057.3
  • 157.4
  • 157.5
  • 057.6
M. Santner
1 (13)
R. Ravindra
72 (131)
R. Mendis
20-2-76-1
57.6
0
Ramesh Mendis To Mitchell Santner
Sri Lanka are claiming the catch, they think it hit the boots before lobbing back to Mendis but the umpires want to check it upstairs. Nope, it hits the ground. Tossed up on off, Santner comes down to defend but plays off the inner half and it hits the ground before reaching to Mendis.
57.5
1
Ramesh Mendis To Rachin Ravindra
Bowls it flat and around off, Ravindra plays it late to point for a quick single.
57.4
1
Ramesh Mendis To Mitchell Santner
An in-drifter, bowls it on off and spins away. Santner punches it to covers for a single. He is off the mark.
57.3
0
Ramesh Mendis To Mitchell Santner
Sri Lanka bowling really tight. Fuller delivery on off, Santner pushes it to cover.
57.2
0
Ramesh Mendis To Mitchell Santner
Tosses it up full and on off, Santner stays back and defends it.
57.1
0
Ramesh Mendis To Mitchell Santner
Flighted full and on off, Santner knocks it to cover.
End Of The Over 57 : 183/6
0 Runs
  • 056.1
  • 056.2
  • 056.3
  • 056.4
  • 056.5
  • 056.6
R. Ravindra
71 (130)
M. Santner
0 (8)
de Silva
9-4-22-1
56.6
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Rachin Ravindra
BEAUTY! Dhananjaya de Silva is troubling Ravindra! Tossed up on off, spins away nicely. Ravindra prods to defend but is beaten.
56.5
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Rachin Ravindra
Fractionally short and outside off, Ravindra slaps it to cover.
56.4
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Rachin Ravindra
There is zip on this one. Fuller ball, outside off, spins away sharply. Ravindra opens up his body to push but gets beaten.
56.3
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Rachin Ravindra
Lands it on middle and makes it to spins away on off, Ravindra goes back to block.
56.2
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Rachin Ravindra
Slightly short and on off, Ravindra punches it to cover.
56.1
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Rachin Ravindra
Tempts Ravindra by giving width, outside off but it is left alone.
End Of The Over 56 : 183/6
0 Runs
  • 055.1
  • 055.2
  • 055.3
  • 055.4
  • 055.5
  • 055.6
M. Santner
0 (8)
R. Ravindra
71 (124)
P. Jayasuriya
25-7-59-3
55.6
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Mitchell Santner
Bowls it full and on the pads, this is flicked to mid-wicket.
55.5
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Mitchell Santner
Very full and on middle, Santner plays it back to Prabath Jayasuriya.
55.4
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Mitchell Santner
Tossed up full and on off, Santner blocks.
55.3
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Mitchell Santner
Floated full and on middle, Santner skips down to flick, gets an inside edge onto the pads. Could have gone anywhere but it rolls on the off side.
55.2
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Mitchell Santner
Tossed up full and on middle, Santner half-presses to keep it out.
55.1
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Mitchell Santner
Arm ball on middle, Santner punches it back to the bowler.
End Of The Over 55 : 183/6
8 Runs
  • 054.1
  • 054.2
  • 054.3
  • 654.4
  • 054.5
  • 254.6
R. Ravindra
71 (124)
M. Santner
0 (2)
de Silva
8-3-22-1
54.6
2
Dhananjaya de Silva To Rachin Ravindra
How has that missed the stumps? Dhananjaya de Silva flights it full and slanting on middle, some extra bounce and Ravindra is square up, still gets an outside edge and it flies over the stumps and past the keeper for two.
54.5
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Rachin Ravindra
Very full and on off, Ravindra blocks.
54.4
6
Dhananjaya de Silva To Rachin Ravindra
SIX! Disappears! A loosener from Dhananjaya de Silva as he bowls a low full toss, outside off, Ravindra gets low and hits it over mid-wicket for a biggie.
54.3
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Rachin Ravindra
An arm ball, full and on  off, Ravindra pushes it straight to cover.
54.2
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Rachin Ravindra
A loopy ball, around off, Ravindra goes back and blocks.
54.1
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Rachin Ravindra
Flatter ball, outside off, Ravindra slaps it to covers.
End Of The Over 54 : 175/6
3 Runs
  • 053.1
  • 253.2
  • 053.3
  • 053.4
  • 053.5
  • 153.6
R. Ravindra
63 (118)
M. Santner
0 (2)
P. Jayasuriya
24-6-59-3
53.6
1
Prabath Jayasuriya To Rachin Ravindra
A single and Ravindra keeps the strike. Fuller and on middle, Ravindra plays it to long on for a single.
53.5
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Rachin Ravindra
A lot of flight and on middle, Ravindra tucks it to mid-wicket.
53.4
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Rachin Ravindra
Full and on middle, Ravindra plays it back to the bowler.
53.3
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Rachin Ravindra
Ohh, that was close! Tossed up on off, stays low and zips through the surface. Ravindra at the very last moment keeps it out.
53.2
2
Prabath Jayasuriya To Rachin Ravindra
Excellent fielding. Fuller ball on leg, Ravindra sweeps it to fine leg. Asitha Fernando runs back and to his left, sprints to stop and saves a couple.
53.1
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Rachin Ravindra
An appeal but don't think there was bat. Full and down leg, Ravindra looks to flick but withdraws his bat at the right time.
End Of The Over 53 : 172/6
1 Runs
  • 052.1
  • 052.2
  • 052.3
  • 052.4
  • 152.5
  • 052.6
M. Santner
0 (2)
R. Ravindra
60 (112)
de Silva
7-3-14-1
52.6
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Mitchell Santner
BEATEN! This one skids on, flat and outside off, Santner steps across to defend but gets beaten on the outside edge.
52.5
1
Dhananjaya de Silva To Rachin Ravindra
Floated full and on middle, Ravindra eases it to long on for a single.
52.4
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Rachin Ravindra
This is well outside off and it spins away. Rachin Ravindra shoulders arms to it.
52.3
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Rachin Ravindra
Brave leave! With the ball turning, this is bowled outside but Ravindra prods and makes leave it.
52.2
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Rachin Ravindra
Very full and around off, spins away. Ravindra prods and defends it.
52.1
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Rachin Ravindra
Tossed up full and on off, Rachin Ravindra blocks it out.
End Of The Over 52 : 171/6
3 Runs
  • 151.1
  • 151.2
  • 051.3
  • 151.4
  • W 51.5
  • 051.6
M. Santner
0 (1)
R. Ravindra
59 (107)
P. Jayasuriya
23-6-56-3
51.6
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Mitchell Santner
Tossed up on middle and leg, Mitchell Santner gets well forward and blocks it off.
Drinks break! This has been an engrossing hour of play after the Tea break but with those two wickets, Sri Lanka are now right on top. Tom Blundell and Rachin Ravindra had done extremely well to knock off a few quick runs from the target after the break but with the ball doing so much off the rough, wickets were bound to fall sooner rather than later. Ravindra is still holding fort and will now have Mitchell Santner for company.
51.5
W
Prabath Jayasuriya To Glenn Phillips OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Just the delivery Prabath Jayasuriya was looking for and he gets another wicket. Lovely bit of flight on this one, drifting into off and middle and just turning away with some extra bounce. Glenn Phillips is drawn forward and pushes at it with hard hands only to get an outside edge towards the man at a widish second slip. Kamindu Mendis there takes a sharp catch and New Zealand are now 6 down for 171 runs, still needing 104 for the win.
51.4
1
Prabath Jayasuriya To Rachin Ravindra
Tossed up, full and outside off, Ravindra pushes at it and squeezes the ball behind point for another single.
51.3
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Rachin Ravindra
Floated up on the pads, dipping as well, Ravindra pushes it back to the bowler.
51.2
1
Prabath Jayasuriya To Glenn Phillips
Nicely bowled! Nagging length, drifting into middle and then turning away. Glenn Phillips gets squared up and edges it down past point for a quick single.
51.1
1
Prabath Jayasuriya To Rachin Ravindra
Drops the length short and on leg stump, Ravindra has enough time to rock back and flick it away to deep mid-wicket for a single.
End Of The Over 51 : 168/5
3 Runs
  • 050.1
  • 150.2
  • 050.3
  • 150.4
  • 050.5
  • 150.6
R. Ravindra
57 (104)
G. Phillips
3 (12)
de Silva
6-3-13-1
50.6
1
Dhananjaya de Silva To Rachin Ravindra
Short on off, sitting up for the batter, Ravindra punches it through covers for one.
50.5
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Rachin Ravindra
Bowled flatter and outside off, Ravindra leans on and leaves it alone for the keeper.
50.4
1
Dhananjaya de Silva To Glenn Phillips
Fractionally short and turning into the pads, Glenn Phillips nudges it away around the corner and turns the strike over.
50.3
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Glenn Phillips
Tossed up around off stump, Glenn Phillips defends it off the front foot.
50.2
1
Dhananjaya de Silva To Rachin Ravindra
Well short and angled into the batter, Ravindra rocks back and pulls it away in front of deep mid-wicket for a single. Loose delivery that.
50.1
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Rachin Ravindra
Comes from around the stumps, drifts it in slowly towards off and gets it to turn away, Ravindra leans forward and blocks it off.
Dhananjaya de Silva brings himself back into the attack now.
End Of The Over 50 : 165/5
5 Runs
  • 049.1
  • 049.2
  • 049.3
  • 049.4
  • 449.5
  • 149.6
R. Ravindra
55 (100)
G. Phillips
2 (10)
R. Mendis
19-2-74-1
49.6
1
Ramesh Mendis To Rachin Ravindra
Short again but on a tighter line around off, Ravindra backs away and punches it through covers for a single.
49.5
4
Ramesh Mendis To Rachin Ravindra
FOUR! Top shot! Errs in length and serves it short and wide, no one behind square on the off side and Ravindra cuts it late behind point for a boundary.
49.4
0
Ramesh Mendis To Rachin Ravindra
Lovely drift into the left-hander from outside off, this one pitches and turns away, Ravindra makes a well-watched leave.
49.3
0
Ramesh Mendis To Rachin Ravindra
Flighted ball, a bit quicker and fuller on off, Ravindra strides ahead and pushes it to the off side.
49.2
0
Ramesh Mendis To Rachin Ravindra
Floated up on middle, drifting in a bit, Ravindra blocks it with a straight bat.
49.1
0
Ramesh Mendis To Rachin Ravindra
Tossed up on off, turning away, Rachin Ravindra leans on to block.
End Of The Over 49 : 160/5
5 Runs
  • 048.1
  • 048.2
  • 148.3
  • 148.4
  • 248.5
  • 148.6
R. Ravindra
50 (94)
G. Phillips
2 (10)
P. Jayasuriya
22-6-53-2
48.6
1
Prabath Jayasuriya To Rachin Ravindra
FIFTY up for young Rachin Ravindra, his third Test half-century and could be a crucial one as well. Shorter in length around off, played off the back foot through covers for one. Ravindra will know his job is only half done.
48.5
2
Prabath Jayasuriya To Rachin Ravindra
A loose delivery this, full toss wide of the off stump, Ravindra leans on and opens the bat face before driving it away wide of sweeper covers for a couple of runs.
48.4
1
Prabath Jayasuriya To Glenn Phillips
Nagging length on middle and leg, turning away, Glenn Phillips backs away and pushes it out down to deep cover for one more.
48.3
1
Prabath Jayasuriya To Rachin Ravindra
Flatter around middle, sitting up for the batter, Ravindra rocks back and punches it past the diving bowler to mid on for a single.
48.2
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Rachin Ravindra
Dropped a bit short and around off, Ravindra rocks back to keep it out.
48.1
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Rachin Ravindra
Nicely flighted, into the rough around off, Ravindra gets well forward to block.
End Of The Over 48 : 155/5
3 Runs
  • 147.1
  • 047.2
  • 047.3
  • 047.4
  • 147.5
  • 147.6
R. Ravindra
46 (89)
G. Phillips
1 (9)
R. Mendis
18-2-69-1
47.6
1
Ramesh Mendis To Rachin Ravindra
Dropped short and outside off, punched away off the back foot, square through the off side and for one more.
47.5
1
Ramesh Mendis To Glenn Phillips
Fractionally short outside off, giving this one a good rip, the ball comes back in a long way off the deck but Glenn Phillips manages to punch it away through covers for one.
47.4
0
Ramesh Mendis To Glenn Phillips
Tossed up again on off, turning in sharply, Glenn Phillips manages to block it off.
47.3
0
Ramesh Mendis To Glenn Phillips
Much better from Ramesh Mendis this time. Fuller in length around off, getting some dip and sharp turn into the batter, Glenn Phillips looks to play it off the back foot and almost gets completely squared up.
47.2
0
Ramesh Mendis To Glenn Phillips
Pushed through quite quick and short, down leg it goes and Glenn Phillips leaves it alone.
47.1
1
Ramesh Mendis To Rachin Ravindra
Drops short on middle, Rachin Ravindra backs away well and forces it away through extra cover for a single.
End Of The Over 47 : 152/5
0 Runs
  • W 46.1
  • 046.2
  • 046.3
  • 046.4
  • 046.5
  • 046.6
G. Phillips
0 (5)
R. Ravindra
44 (87)
P. Jayasuriya
21-6-48-2
46.6
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Glenn Phillips
Tossed up well outside leg, Glenn Phillips pads it away. A wicket-maiden for Prabath Jayasuriya.
46.5
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Glenn Phillips
Beauty! Tossed up on a nagging length on middle this time. The ball hits the rough and just turns away with some sharp bounce, Glenn Phillips is left bamboozled.
46.4
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Glenn Phillips
Similar line but a bit fuller, Glenn Phillips goes back and to the leg side and gets hit on the paads again.
46.3
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Glenn Phillips
Flighted up on a dragged length and outside leg, Glenn Phillips backs away and pads it away.
46.2
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Glenn Phillips
Flatter on leg, turning away towards middle, Glenn Phillips rocks back and pushes it with a straight bat towards the bowler.
Glenn Phillips walks out to bat now. Also, the physio was out for a bit as the one of the bails flew into Kusal Mendis' helmet and hit him in the eye. Thankfully, he is fine and we are good to continue.
46.1
W
Prabath Jayasuriya To Tom Blundell OUT!
OUT! TIMBER! With Tom Blundell opting for the reverse sweep time and again, that dismissal was certainly on and Prabath Jayasuriya has delivered yet again for his side. Tosses this one up on a length and outside leg stump at just 80 clicks. Blundell brings out the reverse again but has to reach for it and doesn't get to the pitch of the ball. The ball hits the rough and turns in to hit middle stump. Sri Lanka back on top as Blundell is dismissed for a well-made 30 (43).
End Of The Over 46 : 152/4
3 Runs
  • 145.1
  • 045.2
  • 045.3
  • 145.4
  • 045.5
  • 145.6
T. Blundell
30 (42)
R. Ravindra
44 (87)
R. Mendis
17-2-66-1
45.6
1
Ramesh Mendis To Tom Blundell
Fuller now on leg, Tom Blundell comes forward and pushes it down to long on for a single.
45.5
0
Ramesh Mendis To Tom Blundell
Pushed through flatter on middle and leg, Tom Blundell goes back and across a bit before tucking it towards square leg.
45.4
1
Ramesh Mendis To Rachin Ravindra
Nice and full around off, driven away past covers for a single by Ravindra.
45.3
0
Ramesh Mendis To Rachin Ravindra
Darted in full at the stumps, Ravindra jams it out.
45.2
0
Ramesh Mendis To Rachin Ravindra
Beaten! Tossed up on off, this one turns away sharply and just enough to whistle past the outside edge.
45.1
1
Ramesh Mendis To Tom Blundell
Blundell has employed the reverse sweep quite well so far and that single brings up 150 for New Zealand as well. Fullish length on leg, Blundell plants his front leg across and reverses it down to deep third for a single.
End Of The Over 45 : 149/4
3 Runs
  • 044.1
  • 244.2
  • 144.3
  • 044.4
  • 044.5
  • 044.6
R. Ravindra
43 (84)
T. Blundell
28 (39)
P. Jayasuriya
20-5-48-1
44.6
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Rachin Ravindra
Tossed up very full on middle, Ravindra drives it straight back towards the bowler who makes a half stop.
44.5
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Rachin Ravindra
Just pulls the length back a touch and bowls it around off, Ravindra stretches out for the defensive block.
44.4
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Rachin Ravindra
Tossed up quite full and on off, Ravindra leans forward to defend.
44.3
1
Prabath Jayasuriya To Tom Blundell
Back to around the stumps now and tossed up around off, Tom Blundell with a bunt out on the off side and the batters set off for a quick single. Ramesh Mendis has a shy at the bowler's end but misses and a direct hit might have got Blundell.
44.2
2
Prabath Jayasuriya To Tom Blundell
Over the wicket to the right-hander now as well. Floated up full and down leg, Tom Blundell sits down and sweeps it away wide of deep backward square leg for a couple of runs.
44.1
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Tom Blundell
Fractionally short at 79 clicks and around off, Tom Blundell backs away and pushes it firmly to covers.
End Of The Over 44 : 146/4
4 Runs
  • 043.1
  • 043.2
  • 443.3
  • 043.4
  • 043.5
  • 043.6
R. Ravindra
43 (81)
T. Blundell
25 (36)
R. Mendis
16-2-63-1
43.6
0
Ramesh Mendis To Rachin Ravindra
Flighted ball, on middle and leg, Rachin Ravindra blocks it to the leg side.
43.5
0
Ramesh Mendis To Rachin Ravindra
Short and wide, there to be hit, Ravindra rocks back and cuts it straight towards point.
43.4
0
Ramesh Mendis To Rachin Ravindra
Floated up on off, Ravindra blocks it off.
43.3
4
Ramesh Mendis To Rachin Ravindra
FOUR! Uppish but clears the man at short point and the 50-run stand is up between these two as well. Slightly full around off, turning away with extra bounce, Rachin Ravindra just throws his hand at it and cuts it over point for a boundary.
43.2
0
Ramesh Mendis To Rachin Ravindra
Dropped short on off and turns away, Ravindra rocks back to cut but gets an under edge that goes on the bounce and over first slip.
43.1
0
Ramesh Mendis To Rachin Ravindra
Gives it a bit of a loop now and floats it full on middle, Ravindra plays it late and towards backward point.
End Of The Over 43 : 142/4
3 Runs
  • 042.1
  • 142.2
  • 042.3
  • 142.4
  • 142.5
  • 042.6
T. Blundell
25 (36)
R. Ravindra
39 (75)
P. Jayasuriya
19-5-45-1
42.6
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Tom Blundell
Pushed through now, on a nagging length and at the stumps, Tom Blundell watchfully keeps it out.
42.5
1
Prabath Jayasuriya To Rachin Ravindra
Floated up on the stumps, Ravindra gently pushes it towards mid on for a single.
42.4
1
Prabath Jayasuriya To Tom Blundell
Living on the edge here Tom Blundell and that could have easily gone to hand. Nicely tossed up around off, a lot slower, Tom is drawn forward and he ends up playing a checked drive that just goes over the leaping fielder at short cover. They pick up a single in the deep.
42.3
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Tom Blundell
Falls short! Flighted up, a bit full and around off, Tom Blundell prods halfway and pushes at it but gets an outside edge that goes down towards first slip.
42.2
1
Prabath Jayasuriya To Rachin Ravindra
This is tossed up fuller and on middle, Ravindra sweeps it away to the man at deep square leg for a single.
42.1
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Rachin Ravindra
Too much turn there! On a dragged length around off, turn and bounce into the left-hander. Ravindra gets caught back and fails to get any bat on it.
End Of The Over 42 : 139/4
8 Runs
  • 041.1
  • 441.2
  • 041.3
  • 441.4
  • 041.5
  • 041.6
T. Blundell
24 (33)
R. Ravindra
37 (72)
R. Mendis
15-2-59-1
41.6
0
Ramesh Mendis To Tom Blundell
Flatter one spilled down leg, left alone by Tom Blundell.
41.5
0
Ramesh Mendis To Tom Blundell
Darted in on middle and leg, Tom Blundell flicks it away to the leg side.
41.4
4
Ramesh Mendis To Tom Blundell
FOUR! A lovely piece of timing there but Dimuth Karunaratne should have done a lot better in the deep. Tossed up around off, Blundell comes down the pitch and whips it away in front of deep midwicket and picks up yet another boundary. Blundell has come out with intent after the break.
41.3
0
Ramesh Mendis To Tom Blundell
Another one at the stumps, Tom Blundell attempts the reverse sweep again but fails to get it away this time.
41.2
4
Ramesh Mendis To Tom Blundell
FOUR! Wow, somehow Tom Blundell has managed to control that shot really well. Tossed up on the pads, Blundell pre-empts the reverse sweep but has to fetch it a bit and firms it past cover-point for a boundary.
41.1
0
Ramesh Mendis To Tom Blundell
Tossed up quicker and on the pads, Tom Blundell leans on and flicks it past the leg slip region for no run.
Just a couple of overs for Lahiru Kumara and Ramesh Mendis is back into the attack.
End Of The Over 41 : 131/4
1 Runs
  • 040.1
  • 040.2
  • 040.3
  • 040.4
  • 140.5
  • 040.6
R. Ravindra
37 (72)
T. Blundell
16 (27)
P. Jayasuriya
18-5-42-1
40.6
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Rachin Ravindra
Dropped short on off, turning back in, Rachin Ravindra backs away to keep it out.
40.5
1
Prabath Jayasuriya To Tom Blundell
Too full and on the pads, tucked away down to fine leg for one.
40.4
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Tom Blundell
Peach of a delivery that! Prabath Jayasuriya floats it up a bit full and on off, hits the rough patch and the ball turns away sharply past the outside edge, probably kissing the outside of the pad and into the hands of first slip it goes.
40.3
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Tom Blundell
Fuller and on middle, kept out by Blundell.
40.2
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Tom Blundell
Well played in the end by Tom Blundell. Flighted up on a nagging length around off, this one grips and turns away sharply, Blundell is drawn forward but manages to get his hands away from the line of the ball.
40.1
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Tom Blundell
Shorter in length and angling in with the arm, Tom Blundell backs away to push it on the off side.
End Of The Over 40 : 130/4
14 Runs
  • 039.1
  • 439.2
  • 139.3
  • 439.4
  • 139.5
  • 439.6
R. Ravindra
37 (71)
T. Blundell
15 (22)
L. Kumara
2-0-15-0
39.6
4
Lahiru Kumara To Rachin Ravindra
FOUR! Wow, not a single fielder moved and that is some shot from Ravindra. Short of a good length and on the fifth stump line, Ravindra stands tall and plays it on the up, the ball pings off the bat and pierces the gap at covers for a third boundary in the over. New Zealand now require 145 more runs.
39.5
1
Lahiru Kumara To Tom Blundell
On a good length, sliding onto the pads, Tom Blundell gets inside the line and flicks it down to fine leg for one.
39.4
4
Lahiru Kumara To Tom Blundell
FOUR! Aggressive shot from Tom Blundell but really well played. Banged in a bit short around middle, Blundell gets across and muscles the pull well in front of square for another boundary.
39.3
1
Lahiru Kumara To Rachin Ravindra
Back of a length and around off, flayed away through the off side for a single.
39.2
4
Lahiru Kumara To Rachin Ravindra
FOUR! Top shot! Pitched up outside off, just a bit too wide, Ravindra leans on and creams it on the up and wide of cover-point for a boundary.
39.1
0
Lahiru Kumara To Rachin Ravindra
Back of a length and angling into the batter, Ravindra stays upright and nudges it away onto the leg side.
End Of The Over 39 : 116/4
1 Runs
  • 038.1
  • 038.2
  • 138.3
  • 038.4
  • 038.5
  • 038.6
T. Blundell
10 (20)
R. Ravindra
28 (67)
P. Jayasuriya
17-5-41-1
38.6
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Tom Blundell
Pushed through a bit quicker on off, this one grips as well but Tom Blundell manages to keep it out on the off side.
38.5
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Tom Blundell
Tossed up again, a bit slower and on the stumps, Blundell leans ahead to defend.
38.4
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Tom Blundell
Flighted up from around the stumps, onto middle and turning it away, Tom Blundell watchfully keeps it out.
38.3
1
Prabath Jayasuriya To Rachin Ravindra
Drops the length short and bowls it quicker, Ravindra makes room and punches it through the off side for a run.
38.2
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Rachin Ravindra
Pushed through flatter and around off stump, skidding on, Ravindra rocks back and nudges it down with soft hands towards first slip.
38.1
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Rachin Ravindra
Tossed up, a bit full and around off at 83 clicks, Rachin Ravindra gets forward and jams it out on the full.
Prabath Jayasuriya to operate from the opposite end now.
End Of The Over 38 : 115/4
1 Runs
  • 037.1
  • 037.2
  • 137.3
  • 037.4
  • 037.5
  • 037.6
T. Blundell
10 (17)
R. Ravindra
27 (64)
L. Kumara
1-0-1-0
37.6
0
Lahiru Kumara To Tom Blundell
Goes wide on the crease and angles it in on a fuller length into the stumps, Tom Blundell solidly blocks it off the front foot.
37.5
0
Lahiru Kumara To Tom Blundell
Banged in short and outside off, extracting some good bounce off the deck, Tom Blundell hops and jams it down on the off side.
37.4
0
Lahiru Kumara To Tom Blundell
Shorter in length angled into the body, Tom Blundell gets cramped for room and the ball just beats the bat and lobs up off the thigh pad towards leg slip. The keeper doesn't bother running at it and collects it after the bounce.
37.3
1
Lahiru Kumara To Rachin Ravindra
Short and wide, Rachin Ravindra stands tall and lays into the cut shot hitting it towards deep point for a single.
37.2
0
Lahiru Kumara To Rachin Ravindra
Bowled back of a length over middle and angled back in, Rachin Ravindra hops back and nudges it away to the leg side.
37.1
0
Lahiru Kumara To Rachin Ravindra
Comes from around the stumps and hits the deck hard around off, Rachin Ravindra gets nicely onto the front foot and punches it away to covers.
We are back for the final session on Day 4 and the game could be made or broken for either side in the next couple of hours or so. The umpires are back out in the middle and so are the Sri Lankan players. Rachin Ravindra and Tom Blundell are all set to resume their stay at the crease as well. It will be Lahiru Kumara to begin proceedings after the break with the ball.
... DAY 4, SESSION 3 ...
Sri Lanka commenced the day in a commanding position, however, the momentum shifted in the early session. But in this session, they successfully claimed three huge wickets of Tom Latham, Kane Williamson, and Daryl Mitchell. They will need to capitalize on this momentum by securing quick wickets at the beginning of the next session. The question now is whether they can maintain this pressure. Or will the visitors dominate the final session? The answer will become clear shortly after the Tea Break in a few minutes time. An intriguing final session awaits...
So, after the end of the second session, the match remains finely balanced, with both teams likely to be happy with their performances thus far. New Zealand now requires 161 runs with 6 wickets remaining in their innings. Although they had been in a strong position, the dismissal of Daryl Mitchell in the end have balanced the game. Tom Blundell and Rachin Ravindra will look to bat as much as they can and get the game totally under control.
End Of The Over 37 : 114/4
6 Runs
  • 036.1
  • 036.2
  • 036.3
  • 436.4
  • 136.5
  • 136.6
R. Ravindra
26 (61)
T. Blundell
10 (14)
R. Mendis
14-2-51-1
36.6
1
Ramesh Mendis To Rachin Ravindra
Another single as this is tucked in the leg side. That will be Tea Break on Day 4.
36.5
1
Ramesh Mendis To Tom Blundell
Takes one now as this is nudged on the leg side.
36.4
4
Ramesh Mendis To Tom Blundell
FOUR! Pulled away! A little too short and on middle. Blundell pulls it through square leg and this races away to the fence.
36.3
0
Ramesh Mendis To Tom Blundell
Flatter and on off. Blundell pushes it to covers.
36.2
0
Ramesh Mendis To Tom Blundell
On middle. Flatter. This is worked to mid-wicket.
36.1
0
Ramesh Mendis To Tom Blundell
Flatter and on off. Blocked.
End Of The Over 36 : 108/4
3 Runs
  • 135.1
  • 135.2
  • 035.3
  • 035.4
  • 135.5
  • 035.6
R. Ravindra
25 (60)
T. Blundell
5 (9)
P. Jayasuriya
16-5-40-1
35.6
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Rachin Ravindra
Loopy ball and on middle. Blocked back to the bowler.
35.5
1
Prabath Jayasuriya To Tom Blundell
Around off. Blundell pushes it towards cover.
35.4
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Tom Blundell
Around off. Floats it up, Tom Blundell leans on and pushes it away to mid off.
35.3
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Tom Blundell
Tossed up outside off and turning away, Blundell leaves it alone.
35.2
1
Prabath Jayasuriya To Rachin Ravindra
On middle. This is worked through square leg for one.
35.1
1
Prabath Jayasuriya To Tom Blundell
Tossed up on a length and outside off, Tom Blundell rocks back and pushes it away past extra cover for a single.
End Of The Over 35 : 105/4
5 Runs
  • 034.1
  • 134.2
  • 434.3
  • 034.4
  • 034.5
  • 034.6
R. Ravindra
24 (58)
T. Blundell
3 (5)
R. Mendis
13-2-45-1
34.6
0
Ramesh Mendis To Rachin Ravindra
Nicely tossed up around off. This is pushed to cover.
34.5
0
Ramesh Mendis To Rachin Ravindra
On middle. Kept out.
34.4
0
Ramesh Mendis To Rachin Ravindra
Fuller one, outside off. Left alone.
34.3
4
Ramesh Mendis To Rachin Ravindra
FOUR! Cut away! On the shorter side. This is played past point and it races away to the fence. Rachin Ravindra looks well in control now.
34.2
1
Ramesh Mendis To Tom Blundell
Shorter and on off. This is pushed to cover.
34.1
0
Ramesh Mendis To Tom Blundell
On middle. Blocked.
End Of The Over 34 : 100/4
2 Runs
  • 033.1
  • 033.2
  • 033.3
  • 033.4
  • 2 B 33.5
  • 033.6
R. Ravindra
20 (54)
T. Blundell
2 (3)
P. Jayasuriya
15-5-37-1
33.6
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Rachin Ravindra
Around middle. Defended.
33.5
b
Prabath Jayasuriya To Rachin Ravindra
Two byes! Down the leg side. Ravindra looks to flick but misses. The keeper fails to collect it as it spins away. Two taken.
33.4
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Rachin Ravindra
Around off. Blocked.
33.3
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Rachin Ravindra
On middle. This is worked to mid-wicket.
33.2
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Rachin Ravindra
Down the leg side. Ravindra sweeps but misses.
33.1
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Rachin Ravindra
On the pads. Ravindra works it to square leg.
End Of The Over 33 : 98/4
3 Runs
  • 032.1
  • 132.2
  • W 32.3
  • 032.4
  • 232.5
  • 032.6
T. Blundell
2 (3)
R. Ravindra
20 (48)
R. Mendis
12-2-40-1
32.6
0
Ramesh Mendis To Tom Blundell
Floats it up on off. Blundell pushes it to cover.
32.5
2
Ramesh Mendis To Tom Blundell
Two! The reverse sweep comes out. This is outside off. It is hit wide of deep points. Two taken.
32.4
0
Ramesh Mendis To Tom Blundell
Down the leg side this time. Left alone.
32.3
W
Ramesh Mendis To Daryl Mitchell OUT!
OUT! TIMBER! Cleans him up. That is a top nut. Mitchell goes. That really spun back in sharply. This lands outside off. Mitchell probably made the mistake of going back. He should have lunged forward. He though went back and looks to push it but this spins in viciously, goes past the inside edge and clips the bail on leg stump. Mendis is delighted.
32.2
1
Ramesh Mendis To Rachin Ravindra
Shorter and outside off. Ravindra slaps it through covers for one.
32.1
0
Ramesh Mendis To Rachin Ravindra
Angled into the pads. This is worked to square leg.
End Of The Over 32 : 95/3
0 Runs
  • 031.1
  • 031.2
  • 031.3
  • 031.4
  • 031.5
  • 031.6
D. Mitchell
8 (25)
R. Ravindra
19 (46)
P. Jayasuriya
14-4-37-1
31.6
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Daryl Mitchell
Around off. Blocked.
31.5
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Daryl Mitchell
Besuty! This is slower and around off. This lands and spins away. Mitchell plays inside the line. He does not play for the turn and is beaten.
31.4
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Daryl Mitchell
Angled into off. Mitchell pushes it to mid off.
31.3
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Daryl Mitchell
Around off. Nicely tossed up. Mitchell is solid in defense.
31.2
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Daryl Mitchell
Loopy ball on off. This is pushed to cover.
31.1
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Daryl Mitchell
Around off. Floats it up. Kept out.
End Of The Over 31 : 95/3
0 Runs
  • 030.1
  • 030.2
  • 030.3
  • 030.4
  • 030.5
  • 030.6
R. Ravindra
19 (46)
D. Mitchell
8 (19)
de Silva
5-3-10-1
30.6
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Rachin Ravindra
Flatter and around off. Ravindra rocks back and slaps it but to cover.
30.5
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Rachin Ravindra
Outside off. Slower. Left alone.
30.4
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Rachin Ravindra
On the off pole. Ravindra pushes it to cover.
30.3
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Rachin Ravindra
Flatter and around off. This is pushed to cover.
30.2
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Rachin Ravindra
Around off. Ravindra leans forward and keeps it out.
30.1
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Rachin Ravindra
Slows it up, lands it around off, it pitches and turns away. Ravindra looks to defend but is beaten.
End Of The Over 30 : 95/3
0 Runs
  • 029.1
  • 029.2
  • 029.3
  • 029.4
  • 029.5
  • 029.6
D. Mitchell
8 (19)
R. Ravindra
19 (40)
P. Jayasuriya
13-3-37-1
29.6
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Daryl Mitchell
On the stumps. Mitchell, plays it back to the bowler.
29.5
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Daryl Mitchell
Flatter and on middle. Blocked.
29.4
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Daryl Mitchell
Gives it air, gets it to drift in nicely on middle. Kept out.
29.3
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Daryl Mitchell
Slower yet again. On the off pole. Defended.
29.2
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Daryl Mitchell
Flatter and outside off. Mitchell leaves it alone.
29.1
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Daryl Mitchell
On off. Kept out.
End Of The Over 29 : 95/3
5 Runs
  • 028.1
  • 028.2
  • 128.3
  • 028.4
  • 028.5
  • 428.6
R. Ravindra
19 (40)
D. Mitchell
8 (13)
de Silva
4-2-10-1
28.6
4
Dhananjaya de Silva To Rachin Ravindra
FOUR! He does well to get that through mid-wicket. This is floated up around off. Ravindra goes down on one knee and nails it through mid-wicket. The man in the deep was at square leg and hence, a boundary.
28.5
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Rachin Ravindra
Flatter and on off. Ravindra pushes it to cover.
28.4
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Rachin Ravindra
Slower and outside off. Ravindra looks to sweep but this lands and spins away.
28.3
1
Dhananjaya de Silva To Daryl Mitchell
On the pads. This is worked through square leg. A run taken.
28.2
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Daryl Mitchell
Slower and on leg. Mitchell looks to play the reverse sweep but misses as this turns away.
28.1
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Daryl Mitchell
On middle. Dhananjaya works it to square leg.
End Of The Over 28 : 90/3
6 Runs
  • 027.1
  • 4 B 27.2
  • 127.3
  • 027.4
  • 127.5
  • 027.6
R. Ravindra
15 (37)
D. Mitchell
7 (10)
P. Jayasuriya
12-2-37-1
27.6
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Rachin Ravindra
Slower and on middle. Ravindra keeps it out.
27.5
1
Prabath Jayasuriya To Daryl Mitchell
Steps out and hits it but to deep mid on for one.
27.4
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Daryl Mitchell
Around off. Floated up. Defended.
27.3
1
Prabath Jayasuriya To Rachin Ravindra
Outside off. This is guided past point for one.
27.2
b
Prabath Jayasuriya To Rachin Ravindra
FOUR BYES! That seemed like it came off the glove but the umpire feels different. Down the leg side. Ravindra looks to sweep. There is extra bounce. He misses. The keeper fails to take it and it goes down to the fine leg fence.
27.1
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Rachin Ravindra
Around off. Tossed up. Kept out.
End Of The Over 27 : 84/3
5 Runs
  • 226.1
  • 126.2
  • 026.3
  • 026.4
  • 126.5
  • 126.6
R. Ravindra
14 (33)
D. Mitchell
6 (8)
de Silva
3-2-5-1
26.6
1
Dhananjaya de Silva To Rachin Ravindra
Fuller and on off. This is pushed through covers for one.
26.5
1
Dhananjaya de Silva To Daryl Mitchell
Angled into the pads. Mitchell works it through square leg and takes one.
26.4
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Daryl Mitchell
On off. Flatter. This is pushed to cover.
26.3
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Daryl Mitchell
Around off. Blocked.
26.2
1
Dhananjaya de Silva To Rachin Ravindra
Flatter and outside off. This is slapped through covers for one.
26.1
2
Dhananjaya de Silva To Rachin Ravindra
This lands safe! Tossed up around off. Ravindra looks to play the paddle scoop. This goes off the top edge, lands safe in the short fine leg region. Two taken.
End Of The Over 26 : 79/3
6 Runs
  • 125.1
  • 025.2
  • 025.3
  • 125.4
  • 425.5
  • 025.6
D. Mitchell
5 (5)
R. Ravindra
10 (30)
P. Jayasuriya
11-2-35-1
25.6
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Daryl Mitchell
Gives it air and lands it on middle. Kept out.
25.5
4
Prabath Jayasuriya To Daryl Mitchell
FOUR! Shot! He really hit that hard! Tossed up around off. Mitchell gets down on one knee and sweeps it through square leg. This one races away.
25.4
1
Prabath Jayasuriya To Rachin Ravindra
Goes back again and plays it through covers for one.
25.3
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Rachin Ravindra
Fuller and on middle. Ravindra drives but back to the bowler.
25.2
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Rachin Ravindra
Flatter and around off. This lands and turns back in. Ravindra looks to push it on the off side but gets an inside edge onto the pads.
25.1
1
Prabath Jayasuriya To Daryl Mitchell
Angled into the pads. Mitchell plays the paddle sweep down to fine leg. A run taken. Not what Jayasuriya wanted. He would have wanted to bowl more to the right handers.
End Of The Over 25 : 73/3
0 Runs
  • 024.1
  • 024.2
  • 024.3
  • 024.4
  • 024.5
  • 024.6
R. Ravindra
9 (27)
D. Mitchell
0 (2)
de Silva
2-2-0-1
24.6
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Rachin Ravindra
Fuller and on middle. Ravindra dives it hard but back to the bowler.
24.5
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Rachin Ravindra
Really slows it up but bowls it well wide outside off. Left alone.
24.4
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Rachin Ravindra
Pushes this one through on off. It is pushed to cover.
24.3
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Rachin Ravindra
Flatter this time and around off. This is punched to the man on the off side.
24.2
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Rachin Ravindra
Bowls it on the stumps. Ravindra takes a big stride forward and defends.
24.1
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Rachin Ravindra
Around off. Ravindra pushes it to cover.!
End Of The Over 24 : 73/3
5 Runs
  • 023.1
  • 023.2
  • 423.3
  • 023.4
  • 123.5
  • 023.6
D. Mitchell
0 (2)
R. Ravindra
9 (21)
R. Mendis
11-2-37-0
23.6
0
Ramesh Mendis To Daryl Mitchell
Mitchell steps out. He makes it into a full toss but drives it back to the bowler.
23.5
1
Ramesh Mendis To Rachin Ravindra
Flatter and angled into the pads. This is worked through square leg for one.
23.4
0
Ramesh Mendis To Rachin Ravindra
Loopy ball on off. Kept out.
23.3
4
Ramesh Mendis To Rachin Ravindra
FOUR! Off the outside edge. Extra bounce there. This was shortish and around off. It lands, takes off and also turns away. Ravindra looks to cut but this goes off the outside edge and down to the third man fence.
23.2
0
Ramesh Mendis To Rachin Ravindra
Slower and on middle. Blocked.
23.1
0
Ramesh Mendis To Rachin Ravindra
Flatter and around off. Ravindra pushes it towards point. The fielder there dives to his right and stops it.
End Of The Over 23 : 68/3
0 Runs
  • 022.1
  • 022.2
  • 022.3
  • 022.4
  • W 22.5
  • 022.6
D. Mitchell
0 (1)
R. Ravindra
4 (16)
de Silva
1-1-0-1
22.6
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Daryl Mitchell
Slower and on the body. Mitchell works it with soft hands to short leg.
22.5
W
Dhananjaya de Silva To Tom Latham OUT!
OUT! That is stone dead! Absolutely plumb and Dhananjaya de Silva strikes! It is not the one which turns that gets you but it is the one which goes on with the arm that does! That's exactly the case here. We saw a little bit of turn on the previous ball but it was played nicely by Latham but this time, it goes on with the arm and Latham misses it. It lands around off and skids through. Latham ends up defending outside the line. He misses and it hits the pad. He discusses with his partner but does not review. Rightly so as that was as plumb as it comes. Really good wicket as Latham was well set.
22.4
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Tom Latham
Gets it to turn away just a little. Latham yet again adjusts and guides it to point.
22.3
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Tom Latham
Around off. Latham pushes it towards cover again.
22.2
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Tom Latham
Quicket and on middle. Latham leans forward and defends.
22.1
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Tom Latham
Gives it air and lands it around off. Latham pushes it to cover.!
End Of The Over 22 : 68/2
2 Runs
  • 121.1
  • 021.2
  • 021.3
  • 021.4
  • 021.5
  • 121.6
T. Latham
28 (63)
R. Ravindra
4 (16)
R. Mendis
10-2-32-0
21.6
1
Ramesh Mendis To Tom Latham
This time he does connect. It is in the gap, past point, towards deep point for a single.
21.5
0
Ramesh Mendis To Tom Latham
Beaten! Flatter and around off. This lands and spins away. Latham looks to push but is beaten.
21.4
0
Ramesh Mendis To Tom Latham
Good from Mendis. Gives it air and lands it on middle. Defended.
21.3
0
Ramesh Mendis To Tom Latham
Tosses it up and on off. Latham leans forward and keeps it out.
21.2
0
Ramesh Mendis To Tom Latham
Slower and on middle. It lands and there is some slow turn away. Latham adjusts and defends.
21.1
1
Ramesh Mendis To Rachin Ravindra
On the shorter side. Ravindra pushes it past cover and takes one.
End Of The Over 21 : 66/2
6 Runs
  • 420.1
  • 020.2
  • 020.3
  • 020.4
  • 220.5
  • 020.6
T. Latham
27 (58)
R. Ravindra
3 (15)
P. Jayasuriya
10-2-29-1
20.6
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Tom Latham
Quicker and on middle. Latham punches it to cover.
20.5
2
Prabath Jayasuriya To Tom Latham
Uses his feet well, gets to the pitch of it. He works it wide of long on for two.
20.4
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Tom Latham
Full, on off, Tom Latham blocks it back.
20.3
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Tom Latham
Flatter this time and on middle. Latham goes back and plays it onto the ground.
20.2
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Tom Latham
Gives it air and lands it around off. Latham pushes it to cover.
20.1
4
Prabath Jayasuriya To Tom Latham
FOUR! The reverse comes out. Latham looks to play it but this goes off the unde edge, past the short third man region and into the fence.
End Of The Over 20 : 60/2
0 Runs
  • 019.1
  • 019.2
  • 019.3
  • 019.4
  • 019.5
  • 019.6
R. Ravindra
3 (15)
T. Latham
21 (52)
R. Mendis
9-2-30-0
19.6
0
Ramesh Mendis To Rachin Ravindra
Full, on off, Rachin Ravindra pushes it to mid off.
19.5
0
Ramesh Mendis To Rachin Ravindra
Short and wide, Rachin Ravindra leaves it alone.
19.4
0
Ramesh Mendis To Rachin Ravindra
Bowls it on off, Rachin Ravindra taps it to covers.
19.3
0
Ramesh Mendis To Rachin Ravindra
Lands it on off, Rachin Ravindra eases it to covers.
19.2
0
Ramesh Mendis To Rachin Ravindra
Shout for lbw, not given. Full, on off, Rachin Ravindra moves forward and blocks it. Ramesh Mendis appeal thinking it was his pads first.
19.1
0
Ramesh Mendis To Rachin Ravindra
Short and outside off, Rachin Ravindra looks to block it but gets beaten.
End Of The Over 19 : 60/2
4 Runs
  • 118.1
  • 2 B 18.2
  • 018.3
  • 018.4
  • 118.5
  • 018.6
T. Latham
21 (52)
R. Ravindra
3 (9)
P. Jayasuriya
9-2-23-1
18.6
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Tom Latham
Short, on middle, Tom Latham blocks it back.
18.5
1
Prabath Jayasuriya To Rachin Ravindra
Short, on off, Rachin Ravindra punches it to covers for one.
18.4
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Rachin Ravindra
Bowls it on off, Rachin Ravindra pushes it to the cover fielder.
18.3
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Rachin Ravindra
Short and wide, Rachin Ravindra looks to drive it but misses.
18.2
b
Prabath Jayasuriya To Rachin Ravindra
Two byes! Short and outside off, it turns in, Rachin Ravindra looks to play at it but misses. It missed the top of off as the keeper fails to collect it as well. Two byes taken.
18.1
1
Prabath Jayasuriya To Tom Latham
Flatter, quicker, on off, Tom Latham pushes it to covers for one.
End Of The Over 18 : 56/2
5 Runs
  • 017.1
  • 017.2
  • 017.3
  • 217.4
  • 117.5
  • 217.6
R. Ravindra
2 (5)
T. Latham
20 (50)
R. Mendis
8-1-30-0
17.6
2
Ramesh Mendis To Rachin Ravindra
Short, on off, Rachin Ravindra punches it through covers for a brace.
17.5
1
Ramesh Mendis To Tom Latham
Quicker, on off, Tom Latham pushes it to covers for one.
17.4
2
Ramesh Mendis To Tom Latham
Land it on off, Tom Latham punches it through covers for a brace.
17.3
0
Ramesh Mendis To Tom Latham
Short and wide, left alone again.
17.2
0
Ramesh Mendis To Tom Latham
Lands it outside off again, Tom Latham leaves it alone.
17.1
0
Ramesh Mendis To Tom Latham
Full, outside off, Tom Latham leaves.
We are back fer a short break. The umpires and the players are out in the middle. Tom Latham and Rachin Ravindra will resume their innings. Ramesh Mendis to start with the ball. Let's go.
Update 8.17 am GMT - It was a passing shower as expected and the rain has gone now. We shall have a resumption soon. Stay tuned...
Update 8.14 am GMT - Oh no! It has started to rain again and it has gotten slightly dark as well. It though looks like a passing shower. Let's hope for the best.
End Of The Over 17 : 51/2
0 Runs
  • 016.1
  • W 16.2
  • 016.3
  • 016.4
  • 016.5
  • 016.6
R. Ravindra
0 (4)
T. Latham
17 (45)
P. Jayasuriya
8-2-21-1
16.6
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Rachin Ravindra
NOT OUT! Short, outside off, Rachin Ravindra looks to block it but gets a bottom edge onto his boot as the ball lobs towards the slip fielder. He takes it the catch. The umpires check for a clean catch and the replays show that the ball had bounced before the fielder took the catch. Close call!
16.5
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Rachin Ravindra
Short, outside off, Rachin Ravindra looks to block it but misses.
16.4
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Rachin Ravindra
Lands it outside off, Rachin Ravindra looks to block it but gets a blow on his pads. An appeal but turned down.
16.3
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Rachin Ravindra
Full, on off, Rachin Ravindra blocks it back.
Rachin Ravindra is the next batter.
16.2
W
Prabath Jayasuriya To Kane Williamson OUT!
OUT! STUMPED! A massive blow for New Zealand as Kane Williamson departs! Shorter, on off and it turns away, Kane Williamson moves forward to block it, but the ball turns away and beats his blade. Kusal Mendis behind the stumps collects the ball and whips the bails in a flash.
16.1
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Kane Williamson
Too full, on off, Kane Williamson leans forward and blocks it.
End Of The Over 16 : 51/1
4 Runs
  • 015.1
  • 015.2
  • 015.3
  • 115.4
  • 315.5
  • 015.6
T. Latham
17 (45)
K. Williamson
30 (44)
R. Mendis
7-1-25-0
15.6
0
Ramesh Mendis To Tom Latham
Short, on off, Tom Latham punches it to covers for one.
15.5
3
Ramesh Mendis To Kane Williamson
A full toss, on off, Kane Williamson punches it through covers for three runs.
15.4
1
Ramesh Mendis To Tom Latham
Lands it on middle, Tom Latham flicks it to mid-wicket for one.
15.3
0
Ramesh Mendis To Tom Latham
Quicker, shorter, outside off, Tom Latham leaves.
15.2
0
Ramesh Mendis To Tom Latham
Full, on leg, Tom Latham blocks it to mid on.
15.1
0
Ramesh Mendis To Tom Latham
Lands it on middle, Tom Latham blocks it to mid on.
End Of The Over 15 : 47/1
2 Runs
  • 014.1
  • 114.2
  • 114.3
  • 014.4
  • 014.5
  • 014.6
K. Williamson
27 (43)
T. Latham
16 (40)
P. Jayasuriya
7-1-21-0
14.6
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Kane Williamson
Slower through the air, on off, Kane Williamson pushes it to the mid off fielder.
14.5
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Kane Williamson
Short and wide, Kane Williamson leaves it alone.
14.4
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Kane Williamson
Short, on off, Kane Williamson blocks it to mid off.
14.3
1
Prabath Jayasuriya To Tom Latham
Full, on off, Tom Latham pushes it to covers for one.
14.2
1
Prabath Jayasuriya To Kane Williamson
Lands it on middle, Kane Williamson flicks it to mid-wicket for one.
14.1
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Kane Williamson
Too full, outside off, Kane Williamson eases it to mid off.
End Of The Over 14 : 45/1
2 Runs
  • 013.1
  • 113.2
  • 013.3
  • 113.4
  • 013.5
  • 013.6
T. Latham
15 (39)
K. Williamson
26 (38)
R. Mendis
6-1-21-0
13.6
0
Ramesh Mendis To Tom Latham
Fuller one, on leg, Tom Latham blocks it back.
13.5
0
Ramesh Mendis To Tom Latham
Quicker one, outside off, Tom Latham leaves it alone.
13.4
1
Ramesh Mendis To Kane Williamson
Errs it down leg, Kane Williamson helps it fine for a single.
13.3
0
Ramesh Mendis To Kane Williamson
Flatter one, on leg, Kane Williamson flicks it to short mid-wicket.
13.2
1
Ramesh Mendis To Tom Latham
Bowls it on middle, Tom Latham sweeps it to short fine for one.
13.1
0
Ramesh Mendis To Tom Latham
Lands it outside off, Tom Latham leaves.
End Of The Over 13 : 43/1
1 Runs
  • 012.1
  • 012.2
  • 112.3
  • 012.4
  • 012.5
  • 012.6
K. Williamson
25 (36)
T. Latham
14 (35)
P. Jayasuriya
6-1-19-0
12.6
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Kane Williamson
Shout for lbw, not given! Flatter one, on leg, sliding away, Kane Williamson looks to flick it but gets a blow on his pads. A loud appeal but the finger stays down. They refer. Ultra Edge shows no spike and Ball Tracking shows it was missing leg. The onfield decision stands NOT OUT!
12.5
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Kane Williamson
Tossed up, on off, Kane Williamson blocks it to mid off.
12.4
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Kane Williamson
Too full, on off, Kane Williamson eases it to mid off.
12.3
1
Prabath Jayasuriya To Tom Latham
Too full, on middle, Tom Latham plays a reverse sweep to backward point for one.
12.2
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Tom Latham
Short, on middle, Tom Latham blocks it back.
12.1
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Tom Latham
Fuller one, on off, Tom Latham sweeps it but finds the fielder at square leg.
End Of The Over 12 : 42/1
3 Runs
  • 011.1
  • 011.2
  • 111.3
  • 111.4
  • 111.5
  • 011.6
K. Williamson
25 (33)
T. Latham
13 (32)
R. Mendis
5-1-19-0
11.6
0
Ramesh Mendis To Kane Williamson
Short, on middle, Kane Williamson blocks it to mid on.
11.5
1
Ramesh Mendis To Tom Latham
Slower one, on off, Tom Latham punches it to covers for a single.
11.4
1
Ramesh Mendis To Kane Williamson
Quicker one, on middle, Kane Williamson eases it to covers for one.
11.3
1
Ramesh Mendis To Tom Latham
Short, outside off, Tom Latham slaps it to point for one.
11.2
0
Ramesh Mendis To Tom Latham
Full, on middle, Tom Latham blocks it to short covers.
11.1
0
Ramesh Mendis To Tom Latham
Short and wide, Tom Latham looks to play at it but misses.
End Of The Over 11 : 39/1
3 Runs
  • 010.1
  • 110.2
  • 010.3
  • 110.4
  • 110.5
  • 010.6
K. Williamson
24 (31)
T. Latham
11 (28)
P. Jayasuriya
5-1-18-0
10.6
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Kane Williamson
A low full toss, Kane Williamson knocks it to the right of the bowler.
10.5
1
Prabath Jayasuriya To Tom Latham
Slower through the air, this is driven towards covers for one more.
10.4
1
Prabath Jayasuriya To Kane Williamson
Slightly fuller, on off, Kane Williamson leans forward and taps it to covers for one.
10.3
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Kane Williamson
Tossed up, on off, Kane Williamson blocks it to short covers.
10.2
1
Prabath Jayasuriya To Tom Latham
Too full, on middle, Tom Latham reverse sweeps it to backward point for one.
10.1
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Tom Latham
Quicker one, on off, Tom Latham blocks it to the off side.
End Of The Over 10 : 36/1
8 Runs
  • 49.1
  • 09.2
  • 49.3
  • 09.4
  • 09.5
  • 09.6
K. Williamson
23 (28)
T. Latham
9 (25)
R. Mendis
4-1-16-0
9.6
0
Ramesh Mendis To Kane Williamson
Short, on middle, Kane Williamson stands tall and blocks it.
9.5
0
Ramesh Mendis To Kane Williamson
Too full, on off, Kane Williamson flicks it to the cover fielder.
9.4
0
Ramesh Mendis To Kane Williamson
Goes fuller again, Kane Williamson eases it to mid on.
9.3
4
Ramesh Mendis To Kane Williamson
FOUR! Kane Williamson has made up his mind that he won't let the Lankan spinners settle! Full, on off, Kane Williamson gets low and plays a reverse sweep through backward point for a boundary.
9.2
0
Ramesh Mendis To Kane Williamson
Short, down leg, Kane Williamson leaves it alone.
9.1
4
Ramesh Mendis To Kane Williamson
FOUR! Streaky! Fuller one, with some turn, Kane Williamson moves forward to drive it but gets a thick outside edge as the ball races away to the third man fence.
End Of The Over 9 : 28/1
11 Runs
  • 08.1
  • 08.2
  • 08.3
  • 68.4
  • 48.5
  • 18.6
K. Williamson
15 (22)
T. Latham
9 (25)
P. Jayasuriya
4-1-15-0
8.6
1
Prabath Jayasuriya To Kane Williamson
Lands it on off, Kane Williamson taps it to covers for one.
8.5
4
Prabath Jayasuriya To Kane Williamson
FOUR! Glorious timing again! Goes fuller, on off, Kane rides on the top of the bounce and caresses it through extra covers for a boundary.
8.4
6
Prabath Jayasuriya To Kane Williamson
SIX! All the way! Lovely timing from Kane Williamson. Lands it on off, Kane Williamson picks it well and lifts it magnificently over long off for a biggie.
8.3
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Kane Williamson
Full, on leg, Kane Williamson blocks it back.
8.2
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Kane Williamson
Too full, on off, Kane Williamson leans forward and blocks it.
8.1
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Kane Williamson
Lands it outside off, Kane Williamson looks to slap it but misses.
End Of The Over 8 : 17/1
0 Runs
  • 07.1
  • 07.2
  • 07.3
  • 07.4
  • 07.5
  • 07.6
T. Latham
9 (25)
K. Williamson
4 (16)
R. Mendis
3-1-8-0
7.6
0
Ramesh Mendis To Tom Latham
Lands it on off, Tom Latham blocks it to short covers.
7.5
0
Ramesh Mendis To Tom Latham
Too full, on off, Tom Latham blocks it to the point fielder.
7.4
0
Ramesh Mendis To Tom Latham
Outside off again, Tom Latham leaves it alone again.
7.3
0
Ramesh Mendis To Tom Latham
Short and wide, Tom Latham leaves.
7.2
0
Ramesh Mendis To Tom Latham
Short and wide, Tom Latham looks to slap it but gets beaten.
The umpires and the players are out in the middle again. Kane Williamson and Tom Latham to resume their innings. Ramesh Mendis continues to bowl. Let's go...
Update 7.33 am GMT - Good news! It was just a passing shower and the rain has gone now. The play starts soon.
While we wait for the play to resume, let us take you through what happened at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. India have secured a victory over Bangladesh by 280 runs, taking a 1-0 lead in the two-match series. India has solidified their dominance in the Test matches played on home soil. They have maintained an unbeaten streak in home Test series since 2012, and this win adds to that impressive record.
Update 7.19 am GMT - It has got a bit dark here at Galle International Stadium. It has started to rain and the groundsmen are quick to get the covers on. Let's hope it goes away soon. Stay tuned for regular updates...
7.1
0
Ramesh Mendis To Tom Latham
Quicker one, on middle, Tom Latham blocks it back towards the bowler.
End Of The Over 7 : 17/1
0 Runs
  • 06.1
  • 06.2
  • 06.3
  • 06.4
  • 06.5
  • 06.6
K. Williamson
4 (16)
T. Latham
9 (19)
P. Jayasuriya
3-1-4-0
6.6
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Kane Williamson
Fuller one, on middle, Kane Williamson covers his line and blocks it back.
6.5
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Kane Williamson
Too full, on off, Kane Williamson leans forward and blocks it.
6.4
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Kane Williamson
Flatter again, on leg, Kane Williamson flicks it to the square leg fielder.
6.3
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Kane Williamson
Flatter, quicker, on leg, Kane Williamson flicks it to the mid-wicket fielder.
6.2
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Kane Williamson
Short, on middle, Kane Williamson blocks it back.
6.1
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Kane Williamson
Short, on off and it turns away, Kane Williamson reads it well and leaves it.
End Of The Over 6 : 17/1
4 Runs
  • 05.1
  • 05.2
  • 05.3
  • 45.4
  • 05.5
  • 05.6
T. Latham
9 (19)
K. Williamson
4 (10)
R. Mendis
2-0-8-0
5.6
0
Ramesh Mendis To Tom Latham
Short and wide, Tom Latham eases it back.
5.5
0
Ramesh Mendis To Tom Latham
Lands it on off, Tom Latham blocks it well.
5.4
4
Ramesh Mendis To Tom Latham
FOUR! Perfect timing! Touch short and outside off, Tom picks it well and punches it magnificently through covers for a boundary.
5.3
0
Ramesh Mendis To Tom Latham
Touch short and on off, Tom Latham defends it solidly.
5.2
0
Ramesh Mendis To Tom Latham
Lands it on off, Tom Latham blocks it back.
5.1
0
Ramesh Mendis To Tom Latham
Short, on off, Tom Latham leaves.
All set to begin again. The umpires and the players are out in the middle. Tom Latham and Kane Williamson will resume their innings. Ramesh Mendis to start. Let's go...
... DAY 4, SESSION 2...
Sri Lanka though had a few overs to bowl just before Lunch and they have managed to get the important wicket of Devon Conway. The wicket is now really tough to bat on and Sri Lanka would hope their spinners could do what Ajaz Patel did to them earlier. New Zealand on the other hand, need a big stand from the two batting. They are probably the Kiwis’ best players of spin and they really need to dig in. The Kiwis now need 262 runs more to win, with 9 wickets in their kitty. The game could go either way, to be honest. An important session awaits...
Sri Lanka will be pretty pleased with the wicket they have got in the few overs they had to bowl before Lunch. After losing their last 6 wickets for not a lot, Sri Lanka let the momentum they had, slip away. They were once in a position of getting a lead of over 300 but they failed to reach that mark too. A dramatic turn at the start of Day 4 saw their side collapse for just 309 runs which could have been much more higher.
End Of The Over 5 : 13/1
2 Runs
  • 04.1
  • 04.2
  • 04.3
  • 04.4
  • 14.5
  • 14.6
T. Latham
5 (13)
K. Williamson
4 (10)
P. Jayasuriya
2-0-4-0
4.6
1
Prabath Jayasuriya To Tom Latham
Flighted up, outside off, Tom Latham looks to block it but misses. The keeper fails to collect it as the ball rolls towards short fine. They cross. The replay later shows that there was an edge. A difficult chance though. That will be LUNCH on Day 4.
4.5
1
Prabath Jayasuriya To Kane Williamson
Short, on off, Kane Williamson punches it through covers for one.
4.4
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Kane Williamson
Slower through the air, on off, Kane Williamson defends it back to the bowler.
4.3
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Kane Williamson
Full again, Kane Williamson leans forward and eases it to the fielder at short leg.
4.2
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Kane Williamson
Fuller again, on leg, Kane Williamson flicks it to the fielder at short mid-wicket.
4.1
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Kane Williamson
Too full, on middle, Kane Williamson leans forward and blocks it back.
End Of The Over 4 : 11/1
1 Runs
  • 13.1
  • 03.2
  • 03.3
  • 03.4
  • 03.5
  • 03.6
T. Latham
4 (12)
K. Williamson
3 (5)
A. Fernando
2-0-5-1
3.6
0
Asitha Fernando To Tom Latham
Goes fuller, on off, Tom Latham hangs back and pushes it to the fielder at backward point.
3.5
0
Asitha Fernando To Tom Latham
On a length and outside off, Tom Latham blocks it to mid off.
3.4
0
Asitha Fernando To Tom Latham
Good length, nipping in from outside off, Tom Latham blocks it solidly.
3.3
0
Asitha Fernando To Tom Latham
On a length and on off, Tom Latham taps it to the fielder at short covers.
3.2
0
Asitha Fernando To Tom Latham
Short and wide, Tom Latham leaves it alone.
3.1
1
Asitha Fernando To Kane Williamson
Back of a length, into the body, Kane Williamson hops and tucks it to mid-wicket for one.
End Of The Over 3 : 10/1
2 Runs
  • 12.1
  • 02.2
  • 02.3
  • 12.4
  • 02.5
  • 02.6
T. Latham
4 (7)
K. Williamson
2 (4)
P. Jayasuriya
1-0-2-0
2.6
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Tom Latham
Shorter, on off, Tom Latham stands tall and blocks it back.
2.5
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Tom Latham
Slower through the air, outside off, Tom Latham tips it to point for one.
2.4
1
Prabath Jayasuriya To Kane Williamson
Keeps it bowling fuller, Kane Williamson pushes it to covers for one.
2.3
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Kane Williamson
Peach! This one lands on off and turns away, Kane Williamson leans forward to block it but gets beaten.
2.2
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Kane Williamson
Fuller again, on off, Kane Williamson digs it to the fielder at mid off.
2.1
1
Prabath Jayasuriya To Tom Latham
Too full, on middle, Tom Latham flicks it to mid-wicket for one.
End Of The Over 2 : 8/1
4 Runs
  • 01.1
  • 21.2
  • 01.3
  • W 1.4
  • 11.5
  • 11.6
T. Latham
3 (4)
K. Williamson
1 (1)
A. Fernando
1-0-4-1
1.6
1
Asitha Fernando To Tom Latham
Length, on middle and leg, Tom Latham tucks it through square leg for one.
1.5
1
Asitha Fernando To Kane Williamson
Length, on off, Kane Williamson eases it to covers for one.
Kane Williamson walks in at number 3.
1.4
W
Asitha Fernando To Devon Conway OUT!
OUT! CHOPPED ON! That's all they need, wickets! What a start for Sri Lanka. On a length and outside off, it nips in sharply, Devon Conway looks to block it but ends up chopping the ball onto the stumps. An early breakthrough for the Lankans as Devon Conway departs.
1.3
0
Asitha Fernando To Devon Conway
Short and wide, Devon Conway leaves the harmless delivery.
1.2
2
Asitha Fernando To Devon Conway
Length, on middle, Devon Conway tucks it through mid-wicket for a brace.
1.1
0
Asitha Fernando To Devon Conway
Short and way too wide, Devon Conway leaves.
Asitha Fernando to share the attack.
End Of The Over 1 : 4/0
4 Runs
  • 10.1
  • 10.2
  • 00.3
  • 10.4
  • 00.5
  • 10.6
D. Conway
2 (3)
T. Latham
2 (3)
R. Mendis
1-0-4-0
0.6
1
Ramesh Mendis To Devon Conway
Short, outside off, Devon Conway punches it through covers for one.
0.5
0
Ramesh Mendis To Devon Conway
Lands it outside off, Devon Conway leaves.
0.4
1
Ramesh Mendis To Tom Latham
Short, on off, Tom Latham punches it to covers for one.
0.3
0
Ramesh Mendis To Tom Latham
Lands it outside off, Tom Latham leaves.
0.2
1
Ramesh Mendis To Devon Conway
Short again, outside off, Devon Conway cuts it to point for one more.
0.1
1
Ramesh Mendis To Tom Latham
Short and wide, Tom Latham slaps it to point for one.
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Match Info
  • Venue Galle International Stadium, Galle
  • Weather Sunny
  • Toss Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat
  • Result Sri Lanka beat New Zealand by 63 runs
  • Player of the Match Prabath Jayasuriya
  • Umpire Michael Gough (ENG), Ahsan Raza (PAK) and Nitin Menon (IND)
  • Referee Javagal Srinath (IND)
Match Notes
  • Stumps: Sri Lanka 302/7 in 88.0 overs
  • Sri Lanka 301/6 in 85.2 overs
  • New ball taken: Sri Lanka 286/6 in 80.1 overs
  • Kushal Mendis 19th Test Fifty: 50 runs in 67 balls (7x4) (0x6)
  • K Mendis 4th Test hundred : 101 runs in 145 balls (11x4) (0x6)
  • Sri Lanka 250/5 in 71.2 overs
  • Drinks: Sri Lanka 245/ in 71.0 overs
  • 6th Wicket Partnership: 51 off 73 balls between Kamindu (29) and K Mendis (22)
  • Sri Lanka 201/5 in 62.3 overs
  • Tea: Sri Lanka 178/5 in 55.3 overs
  • 5th Wicket Partnership: 53 off 85 balls between A Mathews (14) and K Mendis (30)
  • K Mendis Test Fifty: 50 runs in 73 balls (6x4) (0x6)
  • Sri Lanka 153/4 in 45.6 overs
  • Drinks: Sri Lanka 128/4 in 41.0 overs
  • Referral 1 (34.6 ovs): NZ against A Mathews (LBW) Unsuccessful (SL:3, NZ:2)
  • Sri Lanka 101/3 in 33.1 overs
  • Lunch: Sri Lanka 88/2 in 28.0 overs
  • Drinks: Sri Lanka 50/2 in 12.0 overs
  • Sri Lanka 50/2 in 12.0 overs
  • Stumps: New Zealand 255/4 in 72.0 overs
  • New Zealand 250/4 in 70.1 overs
  • 5th wkt Partnership: 52 off 92 balls between D Mitchell (33) and T Blundell (14)
  • Referral 4 (61.1 ovs): T Blundell against Sri Lanka (Caught) Successful (SL: 2, NZ: 3)
  • Drinks: New Zealand 218/4 in 62.0 overs
  • New Zealand 200/4 in 55.3 overs
  • 3rd wkt Partnership: 50 off 81 balls between K Williamson(15) and R Ravindra (34)
  • Drinks: New Zealand 185/2 in 52.0 overs
  • K Williamson 35th Test fifty: 50 runs in 87 balls (4x4) (1x6)
  • Referral 3 (45.2 ovs): R Ravindra against Sri Lanka (LBW) Successful (SL: 2, NZ: 3)
  • New Zealand 152/2 in 41.1 overs
  • Tea: New Zealand 136/2 in 38.4 overs
  • Referral 2 (32.2 ovs): Sri Lanka against T Latham (Caught) Unsuccessful (SL: 2, NZ: 3)
  • 2nd wkt Partnership: 50 off 58 balls between T Latham (23) and K Williamson (30)
  • New Zealand 100/1 in 25.4 overs
  • Drinks: New Zealand 70/1 in 21.0 overs
  • New Zealand 63/1: D Conway lbw b Ramesh M 17(59)
  • Referral 1 (18.4 ovs): Sri Lanka against D Conway (LBW) Successful (SL: 3, NZ: 3)
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 50 off 86 balls between T Latham (29) and D Conway (13)
  • New Zealand 50/0 in 14.2 overs
  • Lunch: New Zealand 5/0 in 1.0 overs
  • Rain Stoppage: New Zealand 5/0 in 1.0 overs
  • Innings Break: Sri Lanka 305/10 in 91.5 overs
  • W O’Rourke 2nd Test 5-wicket haul: 5/55 (18.5)
  • Sri Lanka 305/9: Ramesh Jayasuriya lbw b W O'Rourke 14(49)
  • Referral 4 (91.1 ovs): Ramesh M against New Zealand (LBW) Unsuccessful (SL: 1, NZ: 1)
  • Wet Ground Condition: Sri Lanka 303/8 in 90.4 overs
  • Rain Stoppage: Sri Lanka 303/8 in 90.4 overs
  • Sri Lanka 303/8: P Jayasuriya lbw b A Patel 0(15)
  • Referral 3 (90.4 ovs): P Jayasuriya against New Zealand (LBW) Unsuccessful (SL: 2, NZ: 1)
  • Stumps: Sri Lanka 237/4 in 72.0 overs
  • Referral 3 (71.4 ovs): New Zealand against A Mathews (LBW) Unsuccessful (SL: 3, NZ: 1) (Retained)
  • D de Silva dropped on 32 by D Mitchell on 70.2 overs
  • 5th wkt Partnership: 50 off 104 balls between A Mathews (19) and D de Silva (30)
  • Drinks: Sri Lanka 207/4 in 63.0 overs
  • Sri Lanka 200/4 in 61.3 overs
  • Drinks: Sri Lanka 169/3 in 52.0 overs
  • Referral 2 (51.2 ovs): New Zealand against Kamindu M (LBW) Unsuccessful (SL: 3, NZ: 1)
  • Sri Lanka 152/1 in 46.0 overs
  • Tea: Sri Lanka 134/1 in 40.0 overs
  • D Chandimal 29th Test fifty: 50 runs in 104 balls (5x4) (0x6)
  • 2nd wkt Partnership: 100 off 160 balls between D Karunaratne (52) and D Chandimal (43)
  • Sri Lanka 100/1 in 27.6 overs
  • D Karunaratne 39th Test fifty: 51 runs in 78 balls (5x4) (0x6)
  • Drinks: Sri Lanka 86/1 in 24.0 overs
  • 2nd wkt Partnership: 50 off 85 balls between D Karunaratne (19) and D Chandimal (26)
  • Lunch: Sri Lanka 32/1 in 9.0 overs
  • Referral 1 (8.6 ovs): New Zealand against D Karunaratne (LBW) Unsuccessful (SL: 3, NZ: 2)
  • Innings Break: New Zealand 340/10 in 90.5 overs
  • W O'Rourke dropped on 0 by D de Silva on 86.6 overs
  • Referral 8 (85.1 ovs): G Phillips against Sri Lanka (LBW) Successful (SL: 1, NZ: 1)
  • Drinks: New Zealand 304/9 in 85.0 overs
  • Referral 7 (84.6 ovs): A Patel against Sri Lanka (LBW) Successful (SL: 1, NZ: 1)
  • Referral 6 (84.2 ovs): Sri Lanka against A Patel (LBW) Successful (SL: 1, NZ: 3)
  • New ball taken: Sri Lanka 291/5 in 81.0 overs
  • D Mitchell 11th Test fifty: 52 runs in 72 balls (7x4) (1x6)
  • Referral 5 (75.6 ovs): Sri Lanka against T Blundell (Caught) Successful (SL: 2, NZ: 3)
  • Stumps: New Zealand 207/8 in 68.0 overs
  • Referral 3 (67.4 ovs): SL against A Patel (LBW) Unsuccessful (SL: 1, NZ: 3)
  • Sri Lanka 203/8: T Southee lbw b R Mendis 2(9)
  • Referral 2 (63.3 ovs): SL against T Southee (LBW) Successful (SL: 2, NZ: 3)
  • New Zealand 200/7 in 62.0 overs
  • Drinks: New Zealand 171/6 in 51.5 overs
  • R Ravindra 3rd Test fifty: 50 runs in 94 balls (6x4) (0x6)
  • New Zealand 150/4 in 45.1 overs
  • 5th wkt Partnership: 50 off 66 balls between R Ravindra (23) and T Blundell (25)
  • Tea: New Zealand 114/4 in 37.0 overs
  • New Zealand 100/4 in 33.5 overs
  • Rain Stoppage: New Zealand 51/2 in 17.0 overs
  • New Zealand 51/1 in 15.5 overs
  • Referral 1 (12.6 ovs): SL against K Williamson (LBW) Unsuccessful (SL: 2, NZ: 3)
  • Rain Stoppage: New Zealand 17/1 in 7.1 overs
  • Lunch: New Zealand 13/1 in 5.0 overs
  • Innings Break: Sri Lanka 309/10 in 94.2 overs
  • Referral 5 (93.5 ovs): A Fernando against NZ (LBW) Successful (SL: 2, NZ: 1)
  • Sri Lanka 301/8: R Mendis lbw b A Patel 1(18)
  • Referral 4 (91.1 ovs): R Mendis against NZ (LBW) Unsuccessful (SL: 2, NZ: 1)
  • Sri Lanka 301/7 in 90.3 overs
  • P Jayasuriya dropped on 1 by T Blundell in 88.3 overs
  • Drinks: Sri Lanka 292/7 in 87.3 overs
  • A Mathews 43rd Test fifty: 50 runs in 108 balls (5x4) (0x6)
  • New ball taken: Sri Lanka 276/5 in 80.1 overs
  • Referral 5 (69.6 ovs): SL against W O'Rourke (LBW) Unsuccessful (SL: 0, NZ: 2)
  • Referral 4 (69.3 ovs): R Ravindra against SL (LBW) Unsuccessful (SL: 1, NZ: 2)
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Kamindu Mendis SL 309 154.50
Dinesh Chandimal SL 207 69.00
Kusal Mendis SL 179 89.50
Angelo Mathews SL 174 58.00
Rachin Ravindra NZ 153 38.25
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Prabath Jayasuriya SL 18 3.13
Nishan Peiris SL 9 3.94
Ajaz Patel NZ 8 3.13
William O'Rourke NZ 8 3.50
Ramesh Mendis SL 6 3.76
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