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SL vs NZ, 2024 - ODI Live Commentary

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2nd ODI Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy , Nov 17, 2024
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Yet to Bat
New Zealand New Zealand 145/4 (33.4/47)
CRR: 4.31
Sri Lankawon the toss and elected to field
Drinks!
33.6
1
Asitha Fernando To Mark Chapman
On middle. Chapman nudges it on the leg side for one.
33.5
2
Asitha Fernando To Mark Chapman
Two! Top class running! The intent is quite clear now! On the pads. Chapman works it past square leg for two.
33.4
4
Asitha Fernando To Mark Chapman
FOUR! Hammered this time! On middle. Chapman cracks this, he gets it past mid on and this one races away.
33.3
0
Asitha Fernando To Mark Chapman
Goes short again! Chapman is a touch late on the pull. It goes off the inner half on the leg side.
33.2
1
Asitha Fernando To Mitchell Hay
On the pads. This is worked through square leg for one.
33.1
0
Asitha Fernando To Mitchell Hay
Very full and on middle. This is pushed back to the bowler.
End Of The Over 33 : 140/4
7 Runs
  • 032.1
  • 032.2
  • 432.3
  • 232.4
  • 132.5
  • 032.6
M. Chapman
56 (70)
M. Hay
26 (39)
J. Vandersay
7-0-28-1
32.6
0
Jeffrey Vandersay To Mark Chapman
Uses his feet! Gets close to the pitch of the ball and hits it hard but to mid off.
32.5
1
Jeffrey Vandersay To Mitchell Hay
Fuller and on off. This is pushed down to long off for one.
32.4
2
Jeffrey Vandersay To Mitchell Hay
Two more! Runs flowing at the moment! On middle. This is worked wide of square leg.
32.3
4
Jeffrey Vandersay To Mitchell Hay
FOUR! He needed to get bat on that! On middle. Hay sweeps, it goes off the inner half past shot fine leg and to the fence.
32.2
0
Jeffrey Vandersay To Mitchell Hay
On middle. Hay flicks it to mid-wicket.
32.1
0
Jeffrey Vandersay To Mitchell Hay
Tossed up around off. Hay looks to play the reverse sweep but gets an inside edge onto the pads.
End Of The Over 32 : 133/4
9 Runs
  • 231.1
  • 131.2
  • 031.3
  • 631.4
  • 031.5
  • 031.6
M. Chapman
56 (69)
M. Hay
19 (34)
C. Asalanka
8-0-29-1
31.6
0
Charith Asalanka To Mark Chapman
That stays low! Outside off. Chapman looks to cut but this stays low.
31.5
0
Charith Asalanka To Mark Chapman
Good stop! Shorter and outside off. Chapman slaps it hard but finds cover.
31.4
6
Charith Asalanka To Mark Chapman
SIX! Over the fence again. Chapman has probably hit top gear. On middle and he gets the sweep out. This is nailed over the mid-wicket fence.
31.3
0
Charith Asalanka To Mark Chapman
Beauty! He gets turn there as he slows it up. It lands on off and spins away. Chapman is beaten as he looks to defend.
31.2
1
Charith Asalanka To Mitchell Hay
On middle. This is pushed down to long on for one.
31.1
2
Charith Asalanka To Mitchell Hay
Two more! Good running. On the pads. This is tucked between square leg and mid-wicket. Two taken.
End Of The Over 31 : 124/4
13 Runs
  • 130.1
  • 130.2
  • 430.3
  • 030.4
  • 130.5
  • 630.6
M. Chapman
50 (65)
M. Hay
16 (32)
D. Wellalage
7-0-41-1
30.6
6
Dunith Wellalage To Mark Chapman
SIX! FIFTY FOR CHAPMAN! That's massive. That's also the kind of over they needed. On middle. The slog sweep is out and it sails over the mid-wicket fence. A solid knock from Mark Chapman but he knows that the job is not done yet.
30.5
1
Dunith Wellalage To Mitchell Hay
On middle. Hay punches it down to long on and gets to the other end.!
30.4
0
Dunith Wellalage To Mitchell Hay
Flatter and on middle. Kept out.
30.3
4
Dunith Wellalage To Mitchell Hay
FOUR! Nice and fine! A boundary after quite some time! On the pads. This is swept fine on the leg side and this races away.
30.2
1
Dunith Wellalage To Mark Chapman
DROPPED! Tough chance! Outside off. Chapman rocks back and hammers it to the right of the cover fielder. Sadeera Samarawickrama dives to his left and looks to take it but the ball doesn't stay in. A run taken.
30.1
1
Dunith Wellalage To Mitchell Hay
On middle. This is pushed down to long on for one.
End Of The Over 30 : 111/4
1 Runs
  • 029.1
  • 029.2
  • 029.3
  • 029.4
  • 029.5
  • 129.6
M. Hay
10 (28)
M. Chapman
43 (63)
C. Asalanka
7-0-20-1
29.6
1
Charith Asalanka To Mitchell Hay
Another short delivery, turning into leg, Mitchell Hay flicks it through square leg for one.
29.5
0
Charith Asalanka To Mitchell Hay
An appeal for LBW, but turned down! Floated, full and on off, Mitchell Hay goes down for the reverse sweep but misses and gets hit on the pads. Charith Asalanka takes the review here. UltraEdge confirms no bat involved but Ball Tracking shows that the impact is outside off. Lanka lose a review!
29.4
0
Charith Asalanka To Mitchell Hay
Short again and on off, Mitchell Hay nudges it to short mid-wicket again.
29.3
0
Charith Asalanka To Mitchell Hay
Goes short and on middle, Mitchell Hay moves back and pats it to short mid-wicket.
29.2
0
Charith Asalanka To Mitchell Hay
Flighted, full and on middle, Mitchell Hay reverse sweep it towards point.
29.1
0
Charith Asalanka To Mitchell Hay
Tossed up, full and on middle, turns in, Mitchell Hay uses his feet to work it away but misses as the ball goes off his pads towards point. There is a bit of hesitation between the batters but no harm done.
End Of The Over 29 : 110/4
3 Runs
  • 128.1
  • 128.2
  • 028.3
  • 028.4
  • 028.5
  • 128.6
M. Hay
9 (22)
M. Chapman
43 (63)
M. Theekshana
5-0-9-1
28.6
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Mitchell Hay
Darts one full and, on middle, Mitchell Hay clips it through mid-wicket for one.
28.5
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Mitchell Hay
Pushed through quicker, full and on middle, Mitchell Hay keeps it out on the pitch.
28.4
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Mitchell Hay
Flighted, full and on leg, Mitchell Hay tucks it to short mid-wicket.
28.3
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Mitchell Hay
Floated, full and on off, Mitchell Hay strides out and taps it to short covers.
28.2
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Mark Chapman
Flatter, full and on middle, Mark Chapman drives it to long off for a run.
28.1
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Mitchell Hay
Quicker, full and on off, Mitchell Hay drills it to long on for a single.
End Of The Over 28 : 107/4
2 Runs
  • 027.1
  • 127.2
  • 127.3
  • 027.4
  • 027.5
  • 027.6
M. Chapman
42 (62)
M. Hay
7 (17)
C. Asalanka
6-0-19-1
27.6
0
Charith Asalanka To Mark Chapman
Looped up, full and on middle, Mark Chapman defends it on the front foot. The runs have really dried up for the Kiwis now.
27.5
0
Charith Asalanka To Mark Chapman
Goes short and on leg, Mark Chapman keeps it out to the leg side.
27.4
0
Charith Asalanka To Mark Chapman
Flighted, full and around off, Mark Chapman pushes it to short covers.
27.3
1
Charith Asalanka To Mitchell Hay
Lucky! Tossed up, full and on off, Mitchell Hay looks to swipe it away but gets an inside edge just past the stumps to short fine. They cross.
27.2
1
Charith Asalanka To Mark Chapman
Short again and around off, Mark Chapman punches it towards short covers who can only parry it away. A single is taken.
27.1
0
Charith Asalanka To Mark Chapman
Floated, short and on middle, turns away, Mark Chapman moves back and stabs it back to the bowler.
End Of The Over 27 : 105/4
2 Runs
  • 026.1
  • 026.2
  • 226.3
  • 026.4
  • 026.5
  • 026.6
M. Hay
6 (16)
M. Chapman
41 (57)
M. Theekshana
4-0-6-1
26.6
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Mitchell Hay
Shortish and on off, Mitchell Hay stabs it back to the bowler.
26.5
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Mitchell Hay
A googly now, full and on middle, turns in, Mitchell Hay pushes it down the pitch.
26.4
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Mitchell Hay
Tossed up, full and on off, Mitchell Hay prods forward and blocks it out.
26.3
2
Maheesh Theekshana To Mitchell Hay
Floated, full and around off, Mitchell Hay strides out and drives it wide of sweeper covers for a brace.
26.2
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Mitchell Hay
Quicker, full and on off, Mitchell Hay knocks it back to the bowler.
26.1
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Mitchell Hay
Flatter, short and on middle, Mitchell Hay stays back and works it to short mid-wicket.
End Of The Over 26 : 103/4
3 Runs
  • 025.1
  • 125.2
  • 025.3
  • 125.4
  • 125.5
  • 025.6
M. Chapman
41 (57)
M. Hay
4 (10)
C. Asalanka
5-0-17-1
25.6
0
Charith Asalanka To Mark Chapman
Charith Asalanka sees the batter advance and slows it up, full and on off, gets it to turns away. Mark Chapman is halfway down the track and looks to play but gets an outside edge along the ground towards point.
25.5
1
Charith Asalanka To Mitchell Hay
Shortish and on middle, Mitchell Hay moves back and chips it towards long on for one.
25.4
1
Charith Asalanka To Mark Chapman
Flatter, full and on middle, Mark Chapman drills it to long on for one.
25.3
0
Charith Asalanka To Mark Chapman
Flighted, full and on off, Mark Chapman goes for the reverse sweep again, but it goes off his gloves and falls just over the keeper's head.
25.2
1
Charith Asalanka To Mitchell Hay
A bit short and on middle, turns in, Mitchell Hay nudges it through mid-wicket for a single.
25.1
0
Charith Asalanka To Mitchell Hay
Floated, full and on leg, Mitchell Hay tucks it to short mid-wicket.
End Of The Over 25 : 100/4
1 Runs
  • 024.1
  • 024.2
  • 024.3
  • 024.4
  • 124.5
  • 024.6
M. Chapman
40 (54)
M. Hay
2 (7)
J. Vandersay
6-0-21-1
24.6
0
Jeffrey Vandersay To Mark Chapman
Fires one full and on off, Mark Chapman goes for the reverse sweep but misses.
24.5
1
Jeffrey Vandersay To Mitchell Hay
Quicker, full and on middle, Mitchell Hay clips it towards mid-wicket who fumbles and allows a single. 100 UP FOR THE KIWIS!
24.4
0
Jeffrey Vandersay To Mitchell Hay
Slows it up, full and around off, Mitchell Hay taps it wide of point and sets off for the run but is sent back. The throw is a wild one to the batter's end otherwise it could have been a close call.
24.3
0
Jeffrey Vandersay To Mitchell Hay
Flighted, full and on off, Mitchell Hay drives it to covers.
24.2
0
Jeffrey Vandersay To Mitchell Hay
Floated, short and on middle, Mitchell Hay stays back and pats it to short mid-wicket.
24.1
0
Jeffrey Vandersay To Mitchell Hay
Tossed up, full and on middle, Mitchell Hay prods forward and blocks it out.
End Of The Over 24 : 99/4
1 Runs
  • W 23.1
  • 023.2
  • 123.3
  • 023.4
  • 023.5
  • 023.6
M. Chapman
40 (53)
M. Hay
1 (2)
C. Asalanka
4-0-14-1
23.6
0
Charith Asalanka To Mark Chapman
Flighted, full and on middle, Mark Chapman defends it on the front foot.
23.5
0
Charith Asalanka To Mark Chapman
Arm ball, full and on middle, angles in sharply, Mark Chapman just about gets his bat down in time to keep it out.
23.4
0
Charith Asalanka To Mark Chapman
Short again and around off, Mark Chapman stabs it to short covers.
23.3
1
Charith Asalanka To Mitchell Hay
Goes short and on middle, Mitchell Hay punches it down to long on for a single.
23.2
0
Charith Asalanka To Mitchell Hay
Floated, full and on middle, turns in, Mitchell Hay strides out to defend but gets an inside edge to the leg side.
Mitchell Hay walks out to bat now.
23.1
W
Charith Asalanka To Glenn Phillips OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Charith Asalanka strikes now! A brilliant catch in the deep just as when things were looking stable, the Kiwis slip further down. This is tossed up, full and around middle, Glenn Phillips goes down and connects with slog sweep nicely. But unfortunately for him, he hits it towards the deep square leg fielder. Avishka Fernando takes a couple of steps forward, dives in and takes a fantastic catch just above the ground. The replay also shows it is a clean catch. Glenn Phillips departs and New Zealand are four down now!
End Of The Over 23 : 98/3
7 Runs
  • 022.1
  • 122.2
  • 122.3
  • 122.4
  • 422.5
  • 022.6
M. Chapman
40 (50)
G. Phillips
15 (21)
J. Vandersay
5-0-20-1
22.6
0
Jeffrey Vandersay To Mark Chapman
Looped up, full and on middle, Mark Chapman defends it on the front foot.
22.5
4
Jeffrey Vandersay To Mark Chapman
MISFIELD AND FOUR! Really sloppy from Maheesh Theekshana! Tossed up, full and around off, Mark Chapman reaches out for it and slices it away towards deep point. Theekshana runs this left but gets wrong-footed by the spin on the ball as it evades him and goes for a boundary.
22.4
1
Jeffrey Vandersay To Glenn Phillips
Slower through the air, short and on off, turns away, Glenn Phillips punches it through covers for one.
22.3
1
Jeffrey Vandersay To Mark Chapman
Flighed, full and on middle, Mark Chapman uses his feet and bunts it down to long on for a run.
22.2
1
Jeffrey Vandersay To Glenn Phillips
Floated, full and on leg, Glenn Phillips drills it towards long on for a single.
22.1
0
Jeffrey Vandersay To Glenn Phillips
Flatter, short and on middle, turns in, Glenn Phillips misses his flick and gets hit on the pads.
End Of The Over 22 : 91/3
5 Runs
  • 021.1
  • 421.2
  • 021.3
  • 021.4
  • 021.5
  • 121.6
G. Phillips
13 (18)
M. Chapman
35 (47)
C. Asalanka
3-0-13-0
21.6
1
Charith Asalanka To Glenn Phillips
Looped up, full and on middle, Glenn Phillips drills it towards long on for one.
21.5
0
Charith Asalanka To Glenn Phillips
Flighted, full and on off, Glenn Phillips defends it on the front foot.
21.4
0
Charith Asalanka To Glenn Phillips
Short again, on middle, turns in, Glenn Phillips nudges it to short mid-wicket.
21.3
0
Charith Asalanka To Glenn Phillips
Quicker, short and on middle, turns in, Glenn Phillips pats it back to the bowler.
21.2
4
Charith Asalanka To Glenn Phillips
FOUR! Streaky! Charith Asalanka bowls this flatter, short and just outside off, Glenn Phillips moves back to cut it away but gets an outside edge that runs away to the third man fence for a boundary.
21.1
0
Charith Asalanka To Glenn Phillips
Floated, full and on middle, Glenn Phillips turns it to short mid-wicket.
End Of The Over 21 : 86/3
5 Runs
  • 020.1
  • 320.2
  • 020.3
  • 020.4
  • 120.5
  • 120.6
G. Phillips
8 (12)
M. Chapman
35 (47)
J. Vandersay
4-0-13-1
20.6
1
Jeffrey Vandersay To Glenn Phillips
Tossed up, full and on leg, Glenn Phillips clips it through square leg for one.
20.5
1
Jeffrey Vandersay To Mark Chapman
Darts one full and on off, Mark Chapman drills it through cover-point for a single.
20.4
0
Jeffrey Vandersay To Mark Chapman
Flighted, full and around off, Mark Chapman pushes it to covers.
20.3
0
Jeffrey Vandersay To Mark Chapman
Floated, full and on middle, Mark Chapman tucks it wide of mid-wicket where the fielder makes a good diving stop.
20.2
3
Jeffrey Vandersay To Glenn Phillips
DROPPED! A great effort though! Quicker, short again and on middle, Glenn Phillips pulls it aerially wide of deep square leg. Maheesh Theekshana runs to his left and dives in the air to grab it with both hands but fails to hold on to it. Three runs taken.
20.1
0
Jeffrey Vandersay To Glenn Phillips
Flatter, short and around off, Glenn Phillips looks to cut it away but misses.
End Of The Over 20 : 81/3
7 Runs
  • 019.1
  • 119.2
  • 119.3
  • 119.4
  • 019.5
  • 419.6
M. Chapman
34 (44)
G. Phillips
4 (9)
C. Asalanka
2-0-8-0
19.6
4
Charith Asalanka To Mark Chapman
FOUR! Hammered! A little too short and outside off. Chapman smacks it past cover. No chande of stopping that.
19.5
0
Charith Asalanka To Mark Chapman
Fuller and outside off. This is driven but to cover.
19.4
1
Charith Asalanka To Glenn Phillips
Uppish but safe! On middle. Phillips pushes at it. It holds in the surface. It goes uppishly but down to long on for one.
19.3
1
Charith Asalanka To Mark Chapman
Fullish and on off again. This is eased down to long off for one more.
19.2
1
Charith Asalanka To Glenn Phillips
Fuller and on off. This is pushed down to long off for one.
19.1
0
Charith Asalanka To Glenn Phillips
Tossed up, full and on middle, Glenn Phillips knocks it down the pitch.
End Of The Over 19 : 74/3
4 Runs
  • 118.1
  • 018.2
  • 018.3
  • 118.4
  • 118.5
  • 118.6
G. Phillips
2 (6)
M. Chapman
29 (41)
J. Vandersay
3-0-8-1
18.6
1
Jeffrey Vandersay To Glenn Phillips
Short and around off, Glenn Phillips punches it through covers for another run.
18.5
1
Jeffrey Vandersay To Mark Chapman
Fuller and on off. This is driven down to long on for one.
18.4
1
Jeffrey Vandersay To Glenn Phillips
On off. This is pushed down to long off for one.
18.3
0
Jeffrey Vandersay To Glenn Phillips
On off. Kept out.
18.2
0
Jeffrey Vandersay To Glenn Phillips
Beaten! Tossed up on off. This lands and spins away. Phillips is beaten.
We are back again! The Sri Lankan players are already in their respective field positions. Glenn Phillips and Mark Chapman to resume the batting for New Zealand. Jeffrey Vandersay to finish his incomplete over. Let's go...
UPDATE - We have a restart time and it is 11.45 am GMT. The buffer time is gone so now we will have a 47-overs-per-side game.
UPDATE - 11.24 am GMT - The rain has stopped and the covers are coming off too. It should not be long for us to get started again barring any further rain. However, if we look at the forecast, it will be going to be a stop-start kind of a game.
Uh..oh! It has started to rain again out of nowhere in Kandy and the covers come on. A few umbrellas go up in the crowd and out goes the players. The sky does not look that dark and there is a lot of wind going around which means that it can be just another passing shower. The waiting game begins...
18.1
1
Jeffrey Vandersay To Mark Chapman
On middle. This is swept through square leg for one.
End Of The Over 18 : 70/3
1 Runs
  • 017.1
  • 017.2
  • 017.3
  • 017.4
  • 117.5
  • 017.6
G. Phillips
0 (2)
M. Chapman
27 (39)
C. Asalanka
1-0-1-0
17.6
0
Charith Asalanka To Glenn Phillips
On middle. Phillips works it to mid-wicket.
17.5
1
Charith Asalanka To Mark Chapman
Slows it up and bowls it fuller and on off. This is driven down to long off for one.
17.4
0
Charith Asalanka To Mark Chapman
Quicker and on off. Chapman hangs back and plays it to point.
17.3
0
Charith Asalanka To Mark Chapman
On middle. Chapman works it to mid-wicket.
17.2
0
Charith Asalanka To Mark Chapman
Flatter and on off. This is pushed to cover.
17.1
0
Charith Asalanka To Mark Chapman
Fuller and on middle. This is jammed out to mid-wicket.
End Of The Over 17 : 69/3
2 Runs
  • 016.1
  • 116.2
  • 016.3
  • 116.4
  • W 16.5
  • 016.6
G. Phillips
0 (1)
M. Chapman
26 (34)
J. Vandersay
2-0-4-1
16.6
0
Jeffrey Vandersay To Glenn Phillips
Flatter and on the pads. Phillips looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads.
Glenn Phillips is the next man in.
16.5
W
Jeffrey Vandersay To Will Young OUT!
OUT! STUMPED! That's beautifully bowled! Young goes, the well-set batter falls. The dropped catch too did not cost a lot. Uses his feet but this time it is spotted. Vandersay slows it up, lands it around off and gets it to spin away. Young looks to defend but is beaten and the keeper, Kusal Mendis does the rest. New Zealand in trouble now.
16.4
1
Jeffrey Vandersay To Mark Chapman
The googly on off. Chapman pushes it to cover for one.
16.3
0
Jeffrey Vandersay To Mark Chapman
Flatter and on off. Chapman pushes it to cover.
16.2
1
Jeffrey Vandersay To Will Young
DROPPED! Not an easy chance! It needed to stick. Good effort from Charith Asalanka. Young steps out and looks to whip it over mid on. The Lankan skipper there, leaps and stretches a hand upwards. It hits it but does not stay in. A single in the end.
16.1
0
Jeffrey Vandersay To Will Young
Flatter and on off. This is pushed to cover.
End Of The Over 16 : 67/2
8 Runs
  • 015.1
  • 015.2
  • 015.3
  • 215.4
  • 415.5
  • 215.6
M. Chapman
25 (32)
W. Young
25 (37)
J. Liyanage
3-0-18-0
15.6
2
Janith Liyanage To Mark Chapman
Two more! Productive over for the visitors! On the pads. Chapman works it through mid-wicket and takes two.
15.5
4
Janith Liyanage To Mark Chapman
FOUR! Drilled down the ground! That was a umpire killer. He got out of the way in time! On off. Shortish. This is slapped right back at the umpire who gets out in time and it goes down to the long off fence.
15.4
2
Janith Liyanage To Mark Chapman
Good running! On middle. This is worked wide of mid on. Two taken.
15.3
0
Janith Liyanage To Mark Chapman
Three dots in a row! Length and around off. Chapman drives but to cover.
15.2
0
Janith Liyanage To Mark Chapman
Good length again and on off. Chapman pushes it to mid off.
15.1
0
Janith Liyanage To Mark Chapman
Fuller and on off. Chapman drives but to cover.
End Of The Over 15 : 59/2
2 Runs
  • 014.1
  • 114.2
  • 014.3
  • 114.4
  • 014.5
  • 014.6
W. Young
25 (37)
M. Chapman
17 (26)
J. Vandersay
1-0-2-0
14.6
0
Jeffrey Vandersay To Will Young
End of a testing over! On middle. Kept out.
14.5
0
Jeffrey Vandersay To Will Young
Beaten! A little bit of extra bounce! Outside off. Flatter. Young looks to cut but is beaten by the extra bounce.
14.4
1
Jeffrey Vandersay To Mark Chapman
That's hit really hard! Another sweep. This time it is on the pads. It is hit hard towards deep square leg for one.
14.3
0
Jeffrey Vandersay To Mark Chapman
Almost! Flatter and outside off. Chapman looks to sweep but misses. It goes just past the off pole.
14.2
1
Jeffrey Vandersay To Will Young
Flatter and on off. This is punched past cover for one.
14.1
0
Jeffrey Vandersay To Will Young
That's a beauty! This is tossed up on off. It lands and spins away sharply. Young is beaten as he looks to defend.
End Of The Over 14 : 57/2
6 Runs
  • 013.1
  • 113.2
  • 013.3
  • 113.4
  • 413.5
  • 013.6
M. Chapman
16 (24)
W. Young
24 (33)
J. Liyanage
2-0-10-0
13.6
0
Janith Liyanage To Mark Chapman
On middle. Chapman looks to whip it but finds mid-wicket.
13.5
4
Janith Liyanage To Mark Chapman
FOUR! That's hammered! It sits up to be hit. Way too short and that's too easy at his pace. Chapman smashes it over mid-wicket and it races away.
13.4
1
Janith Liyanage To Will Young
This time he manages to work it wide of mid-wicket and takes one.
13.3
0
Janith Liyanage To Will Young
On middle. A slower one. This is worked to mid-wicket.
13.2
1
Janith Liyanage To Mark Chapman
Around off. Chapman pushes it to mid off and takes one.
13.1
0
Janith Liyanage To Mark Chapman
Around it. This jags back in a touch. Chapman looks to defend but gets an inside edge onto the pads.
End Of The Over 13 : 51/2
6 Runs
  • 412.1
  • 012.2
  • 012.3
  • 112.4
  • 012.5
  • 112.6
M. Chapman
11 (20)
W. Young
23 (31)
D. Wellalage
6-0-28-1
12.6
1
Dunith Wellalage To Mark Chapman
Single to end! Outside off. This is slapped past cover for one.
12.5
0
Dunith Wellalage To Mark Chapman
Flatter and on off. It seemed like Chapman wanted to sweep but then seeing the length, defends it.
12.4
1
Dunith Wellalage To Will Young
Fuller and on off. This is nicely driven down to long off for one. 50 up for New Zealand!
12.3
0
Dunith Wellalage To Will Young
That gripped and turned! On off. It comes slow off the surface, also turns away. Young looks to cut but it goes off the upper half but lands short of point.
12.2
0
Dunith Wellalage To Will Young
Flatter and on off. This is pushed to cover.
12.1
4
Dunith Wellalage To Will Young
FOUR! Hit hard! Swept on line! This is angled into the pads. Young sweeps it really hard and wide of deep square leg. This one races away to the fence.
End Of The Over 12 : 45/2
4 Runs
  • 111.1
  • 111.2
  • 111.3
  • 011.4
  • 111.5
  • 011.6
M. Chapman
10 (18)
W. Young
18 (27)
J. Liyanage
1-0-4-0
11.6
0
Janith Liyanage To Mark Chapman
Good stop! That was cracked! Fuller and outside off. This is driven firmly but to covers who stops it cleanly. Good start from Janith.
11.5
1
Janith Liyanage To Will Young
Outside off. Length. This is guided past point for one.
11.4
0
Janith Liyanage To Will Young
Angled into the pads. A slower one. This is worked to mid-wicket.
11.3
1
Janith Liyanage To Mark Chapman
Fuller and on off. Chapman pushes it to mid off for one.
11.2
1
Janith Liyanage To Will Young
Outside off. Young looks to cut but this goes off the inside half down to third man for one.
11.1
1
Janith Liyanage To Mark Chapman
On the pads. This is worked through square leg for one.
End Of The Over 11 : 41/2
3 Runs
  • 110.1
  • 110.2
  • 010.3
  • 010.4
  • 110.5
  • 010.6
W. Young
16 (24)
M. Chapman
8 (15)
D. Wellalage
5-0-22-1
10.6
0
Dunith Wellalage To Will Young
Flatter and angles it into the off pole. Young goes right back and defends. Tidy from Wellalage.
10.5
1
Dunith Wellalage To Mark Chapman
On middle. Quicker. This is punched down to long on for one.
10.4
0
Dunith Wellalage To Mark Chapman
Steps out but Dunith sees that. He drops his length and also slows it up. Chapman looks to flick but gets an inside edge onto the pads.
10.3
0
Dunith Wellalage To Mark Chapman
Flatter and on off. This is punched to cover.
10.2
1
Dunith Wellalage To Will Young
Fuller and on off. This is eased down to long off for one.
10.1
1
Dunith Wellalage To Mark Chapman
On middle. Chapman works it with the turn through mid-wicket and takes one.
Powerplay 2! Sri Lanka can now have four fielders outside the inner ring till the 40th over. With a bit of help from the surface, the Lankan spinners will look to dominate the middle overs.
End Of The Over 10 : 38/2
1 Runs
  • 09.1
  • 09.2
  • 09.3
  • 09.4
  • 09.5
  • 19.6
M. Chapman
6 (11)
W. Young
15 (22)
M. Theekshana
3-0-4-1
9.6
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Mark Chapman
Short and around leg, Mark Chapman nudges it through mid-wicket for one.
9.5
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Mark Chapman
Shortish and on leg, Mark Chapman tucks it to mid-wicket.
9.4
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Mark Chapman
Arm ball, full and around off, angling in sharply, Mark Chapman looks to play but gets an inside edge onto his pads.
9.3
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Mark Chapman
TURN AND BOUNCE! Slower through the air, full and around off, grips and turns away with extra bounce, Mark Chapman looks to drive it away but gets beaten on the outside edge.
9.2
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Mark Chapman
Floated, full and on middle, Mark Chapman strides out and fends it away.
9.1
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Mark Chapman
Flatter, short and on off, Mark Chapman steps across and blocks it out.
We are all set to resume! The players are out in the middle already. Mark Chapman ​​​​Will Young to continue the batting for New Zealand. Maheesh Theekshana to start proceedings with the ball. Here we go...
Good news folks! The rain has stopped now and all the covers are off. The ground staff have done an amazing job to prepare the ground so quickly and no overs have been lost. The resumption time is 10.15 am GMT.
UPDATE - 10.06 am GMT - The covers are still firmly on and almost the whole ground is covered. It is still raining in Kandy but there are a few blue spots in the sky which gives us hope that we can see some action soon. Stick with us for more news.
Oh..no! The drizzle has picked up pace and the umpires have given the marching orders to the players now. It has gone dark pretty quickly but the rain is still not that heavy and we are hoping that it is just a passing shower. Stay tuned for further updates.
End Of The Over 9 : 37/2
6 Runs
  • 18.1
  • 48.2
  • 08.3
  • 08.4
  • 08.5
  • 18.6
M. Chapman
5 (5)
W. Young
15 (22)
D. Wellalage
4-0-19-1
8.6
1
Dunith Wellalage To Mark Chapman
Uppish but safe! Slower through the air, short and on leg, sticks to the surface a bit and turns in. Mark Chapman moves back to work it away but miscues it aerially just wide of mid-wicket. They cross.
8.5
0
Dunith Wellalage To Mark Chapman
Quicker again, full and on middle, Mark Chapman pats it back to the bowler.
8.4
0
Dunith Wellalage To Mark Chapman
Flighted, full and on middle, Mark Chapman turns it to the leg side.
8.3
0
Dunith Wellalage To Mark Chapman
Flatter, full and on middle, skids through, Mark Chapman knocks it back to the bowler.
8.2
4
Dunith Wellalage To Mark Chapman
FOUR! Mark Chapman gets off the mark in good fashion! Dunith Wellalage drops it short and outside off, Mark Chapman moves back, extends his arms and punches it through covers for an easy boundary.
8.1
1
Dunith Wellalage To Will Young
Floated, full and on off, Will Young drives it towards long off for a single.
Mark Chapman comes out to the middle now. It has started to drizzle a bit as well.
End Of The Over 8 : 31/2
1 Runs
  • 17.1
  • 07.2
  • 07.3
  • 07.4
  • 07.5
  • W 7.6
H. Nicholls
8 (23)
W. Young
14 (21)
M. Theekshana
2-0-3-1
7.6
W
Maheesh Theekshana To Henry Nicholls OUT!
OUT! DRAGGED ON! Maheesh Theekshana strikes now! He pushes this through quicker almost around 100 clicks. Fuller and around off, angling in sharply. Henry Nicholls stays in his crease and tries to play it away from his body but only manages to get an inside edge back onto his pads and then it rattles the stumps. New Zealand two down now!
7.5
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Henry Nicholls
Fires one full and on middle, Henry Nicholls knocks it to the left of the bowler.
7.4
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Henry Nicholls
Floated, full and no middle, Henry Nicholls prods forward and blocks it out.
7.3
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Henry Nicholls
Quicker, short again and on middle, Henry Nicholls pushes it back to the bowler.
7.2
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Henry Nicholls
Flatter, short and around off, Henry Nicholls punches it to short covers.
7.1
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Will Young
Flatter, full and on middle, Will Young drills it towards long on for a single.
End Of The Over 7 : 30/1
4 Runs
  • 16.1
  • 1 WD 6.2
  • 06.2
  • 06.3
  • 06.4
  • 16.5
  • 16.6
W. Young
13 (20)
H. Nicholls
8 (18)
D. Wellalage
3-0-13-1
6.6
1
Dunith Wellalage To Will Young
Darts one full and on leg, Will Young clips it through square leg for one.
6.5
1
Dunith Wellalage To Henry Nicholls
Gives this one some air, full and on middle, Henry Nicholls drives it down to long on for a run.
6.4
0
Dunith Wellalage To Henry Nicholls
A bit quicker, short and on middle, Henry Nicholls pats it back to the bowler.
6.3
0
Dunith Wellalage To Henry Nicholls
Flighted, full and on middle and leg, Henry Nicholls uses his feet and tucks it to short mid-wicket.
6.2
0
Dunith Wellalage To Henry Nicholls
Quicker, short and on off, Henry Nicholls stabs it out to short covers.
6.2
wd
Dunith Wellalage To Henry Nicholls
Floated, full and around leg, turns further into the leg side, Henry Nicholls misses his flick. Wided.
6.1
1
Dunith Wellalage To Will Young
Tossed up, full and on middle, Will Young knocks it towards mid on for a quick single.
End Of The Over 6 : 26/1
2 Runs
  • 05.1
  • 05.2
  • 05.3
  • 15.4
  • 15.5
  • 05.6
H. Nicholls
7 (14)
W. Young
11 (18)
M. Theekshana
1-0-2-0
5.6
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Henry Nicholls
Slightly quicker, full and on middle, Henry Nicholls works it towards mid on. Just 2 runs off the over!
5.5
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Will Young
Short again and on off, Will Young stays back and pats it down to long on for a run.
5.4
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Henry Nicholls
Pushed through quicker, short and on middle, angling in, Henry Nicholls clips it through square leg for a single.
5.3
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Henry Nicholls
Tossed up, full and on middle, Henry Nicholls strides out and turns it to the leg side.
5.2
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Henry Nicholls
Floated, full and around off, Henry Nicholls pushes it to short covers.
5.1
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Henry Nicholls
Maheesh Theekshana starts with a flatter delivery, full and on middle, Henry Nicholls knocks it back to the bowler.
Maheesh Theekshana replaces Dunith Wellalage.
End Of The Over 5 : 24/1
8 Runs
  • 44.1
  • 1 WD 4.2
  • 04.2
  • 14.3
  • 14.4
  • 1 LB 4.5
  • 04.6
W. Young
10 (17)
H. Nicholls
6 (9)
A. Fernando
3-0-13-0
4.6
0
Asitha Fernando To Will Young
Hard length and around off, Will Young keeps it out to the off side.
4.5
lb
Asitha Fernando To Henry Nicholls
Back of a length and on leg, skids through, Henry Nicholls looks to pull it away but misses as the ball goes off his pads past point. A leg bye is taken.
4.4
1
Asitha Fernando To Will Young
Asitha Fernando bangs it hard into the pitch, on middle and angling in. Will Young winds up for the pull but bails out of the shot at the last moment. The ball goes off his gloves and lands safely towards square leg. They cross.
4.3
1
Asitha Fernando To Henry Nicholls
On a length and around off, Henry Nicholls steers it through backward point for a single.
4.2
0
Asitha Fernando To Henry Nicholls
Short of a length and on off, Henry Nicholls gets right behind it and pats it down to short covers.
4.2
wd
Asitha Fernando To Henry Nicholls
Fuller one but down the leg side, Henry Nicholls looks to flick ti away but misses. Kusal Mendis, the keeper dives to his right but fails to collect it cleanly. Wided.
4.1
4
Asitha Fernando To Henry Nicholls
FOUR!! Lovely shot! Asitha Fernando lands this back of a length and outside off, Henry Nicholls gets the chance to free his arms and crunches it through point for his first boudnary.
End Of The Over 4 : 16/1
5 Runs
  • 13.1
  • 03.2
  • 03.3
  • 43.4
  • 03.5
  • 03.6
W. Young
9 (15)
H. Nicholls
1 (5)
D. Wellalage
2-0-9-1
3.6
0
Dunith Wellalage To Will Young
Slows it up, full and on middle, Will Young defends it on the front foot.
3.5
0
Dunith Wellalage To Will Young
Flighted, full and on off, Will Young knocks it towards mid off.
3.4
4
Dunith Wellalage To Will Young
FOUR! Good shot! Dunith Wellalage drags his length back and just outside off. Will Young backs away to make some room and punches it sweetly through covers for a boundary.
3.3
0
Dunith Wellalage To Will Young
A bit short and around middle, Will Young moves back and pats it back to the bowler.
3.2
0
Dunith Wellalage To Will Young
Floated, full and on off, Will Young prods forward and taps it out to short covers.
3.1
1
Dunith Wellalage To Henry Nicholls
Tossed up, full and on off, Henry Nicholls uses his feet and tucks it through mid-wicket for a single.
End Of The Over 3 : 11/1
2 Runs
  • 02.1
  • 12.2
  • 02.3
  • 1 LB 2.4
  • 02.5
  • 02.6
W. Young
5 (10)
H. Nicholls
0 (4)
A. Fernando
2-0-6-0
2.6
0
Asitha Fernando To Will Young
Pulls his length back a bit, on middle, Will Young looks to defend from his crease but gets an inside edge onto his pads as the ball goes nowhere.
2.5
0
Asitha Fernando To Will Young
Pitches it up and on middle, angling in, Will Young knocks it towards mid on.
2.4
lb
Asitha Fernando To Henry Nicholls
Good length and on middle, angles away, Henry Nicholls looks to play at it but misses and gets hit on the pads. The ball deflects towards third man as the batter take a leg bye.
2.3
0
Asitha Fernando To Henry Nicholls
Fuller in length and on middle, Henry Nicholls gets forward an fends it towards mid-wicket.
2.2
1
Asitha Fernando To Will Young
Uppish but safe! Pitched up and outside off, Will Young slashes at it and gets an thick outside edge towards thrid man for a single.
2.1
0
Asitha Fernando To Will Young
Fuller and outside off, shaping away a bit too much, Will Young leaves it alone.
End Of The Over 2 : 9/1
4 Runs
  • 01.1
  • 41.2
  • 01.3
  • W 1.4
  • 01.5
  • 01.6
H. Nicholls
0 (2)
W. Young
4 (6)
D. Wellalage
1-0-4-1
1.6
0
Dunith Wellalage To Henry Nicholls
Fighted, full and on leg, Henry Nicholls tucks it to short mid-wicket.
1.5
0
Dunith Wellalage To Henry Nicholls
Quicker, full and around middle, Henry Nicholls knocks it back to the bowler.
Henry Nicholls walks out to bat at number 3.
1.4
W
Dunith Wellalage To Tim Robinson OUT!
OUT! BOWLED'EM! Dunith Wellalage comes into the team and strikes straightaway! This is another arm ball, full and on middle and off, angles in and keeps low a bit. Tim Robinson stays back to work it away with an angled bat but misses it completely as the ball goes through to rattle the stumps. Robinson falls cheaply and New Zealand are rocked early.!
1.3
0
Dunith Wellalage To Tim Robinson
Arm ball, full and on middle, angling in, Tim Robinson prods forward and looks to defend but gets an inside edge to the leg side.
1.2
4
Dunith Wellalage To Tim Robinson
FOUR! Tim Robinson gets off the mark with a boundary as well! Dunith Wellalage bowls this flatter, full but down the leg side, Tim Robinson goes down and swipes it away nicely through backward square leg for a boundary.
1.1
0
Dunith Wellalage To Tim Robinson
Dunith Wellalage begins with a floated delivery, short and on middle, Tim Robinson stays back and blocks it out.
Spin from the other end as Dunith Wellalage comes into the attack.
End Of The Over 1 : 5/0
5 Runs
  • 00.1
  • 00.2
  • 40.3
  • 00.4
  • 00.5
  • 1 WD 0.6
  • 00.6
W. Young
4 (6)
T. Robinson
0 (0)
A. Fernando
1-0-5-0
0.6
0
Asitha Fernando To Will Young
Goes fuller and just outside off, moves away, Will Young offers no shot at it.
A few dark clouds are hovering over the ground now.
0.6
wd
Asitha Fernando To Will Young
Errs in line and bowls this on a length but down the leg side, Will Young misses his flick. Wided.
0.5
0
Asitha Fernando To Will Young
Touch fuller and on the sixth stump line, Will Young pushes it to short covers.
0.4
0
Asitha Fernando To Will Young
Hits the length hard this time, shapes away again, Will Young leaves it alone.
0.3
4
Asitha Fernando To Will Young
New Zealand and Will Young gets underway in style! Asitha Fernando in search of swing bowls this very full and on off again. Will Young strides out to take his front foot closer to the ball and drives it beautifully through covers for the first boundary of the game.
0.2
0
Asitha Fernando To Will Young
BEATEN! Back of a length, on off, nips away a shy bit, Will Young opens the face of his bat and looks run it down to third man but misses again.
0.1
0
Asitha Fernando To Will Young
A bit of movement! Asitha Fernando starts with a good-length delivery around off, shapes away, Will Young looks to guide it away but misses.
We are all set to start! The players are already out in the middle now with the sun shining brightly for now. Will Young and Tim Robinson are the two openers for New Zealand. Asitha Fernando has the new ball in hand and is raring to go. Let's play...
PITCH REPORT - Farveez Maharoof is pitchside. He says that the fitness levels of the players will be tested as it is very hot and humid. Adds that there are a few cracks and that will help the spinners in this game. Mentions that traditionally teams chasing here have done well and a total of around 270-280 should be a competitive one.
New Zealand (Playing XI) - Will Young, Tim Robinson, Henry Nicholls, Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Hay (WK), Mitchell Santner (C), Nathan Smith, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy.
Sri Lanka (Playing XI) - Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (WK), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka (C), Janith Liyanage, Kamindu Mendis, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Dunith Wellalage (In place of Dilshan Madushanka), Asitha Fernando.
TOSS - Sri Lanka have won the toss and elected to BOWL first.
New Zealand, on the other hand, got off to a promising start in the shortened chase, but their innings fell apart after the dismissals of openers Will Young and Tim Robinson. While Michael Bracewell showed some resilience, players like Glenn Phillips and Mark Chapman will need to step up and take more responsibility. With the ball, Mitchell Santner and Ish Sodhi remain key threats but must focus on maintaining consistency in their line and length. The weather seems a bit uncertain, but we’re hopeful for some action, even if it’s a reduced game. Stay tuned for the toss and more updates!
Sri Lanka has had a remarkable year across formats, excelling in T20Is, ODIs, and Tests, where they remain in contention for the WTC final. Kusal Mendis and Avishka Fernando set the tone for the series with centuries in the opening match, and the team will once again rely on them to provide a strong start. The middle order has been consistently reliable, adding depth to their batting lineup. On the bowling front, Maheesh Theekshana and Dunith Wellalage will be key players, especially on a spin-friendly pitch.
Hello and a warm welcome to the coverage of the 2nd ODI between Sri Lanka and New Zealand at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy. Sri Lanka leads the series 1-0 after an impressive performance in the first match. Meanwhile, New Zealand will be eager to bounce back and level the series with a win here.
... MATCH DAY ...
After an entertaining Dambulla leg of New Zealand's white-ball tour of Sri Lanka, the action now shifts south to the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy for the final two ODIs. The three-match series stands at 1-0 in favour of the hosts, who are eager to extend their impressive home streak, having remained unbeaten in series across formats since September. In the rain-affected opening game, centuries from Avishka Fernando and Kusal Mendis powered Sri Lanka to an imposing total. Chasing a revised target of 221 runs in 27 overs, New Zealand fell significantly short. The absence of Lockie Ferguson, ruled out of the series due to a calf injury, exposed the inexperience in their pace attack. However, the inclusion of Adam Milne as Ferguson’s replacement adds much-needed experience and stability. On the batting front, the Kiwis had two debutants among their six batters, and their vulnerability against spin as a team was evident. To stay alive in the series, the likes of Will Young, Henry Nicholls, and Glenn Phillips must step up and deliver impactful performances. As for Sri Lanka, they were near flawless in the opening game, with their batters setting a strong foundation and the bowlers complementing with disciplined spells. They haven’t secured qualification for the 2025 Champions Trophy but a series win here would boost their morale and reaffirm their dominance at home. Unless there are last-minute injury concerns, the hosts are likely to stick with the same playing XI. Should they seal the series in this second ODI, they may look to rotate players and rest key members ahead of the Test series in South Africa later this month. That said, Charith Asalanka and Co. would not want to look too far ahead and their focus would be firmly on clinching the series. Can the Kiwis muster a spirited comeback to level the series, or will the hosts assert their dominance and seal the series? We shall find out soon enough.
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  • M Chapman maiden ODI fifty: 50 runs in 65 balls (5x4) (1x6)
  • Referral 1 (29.5 ovs): SL against M Hay (LBW) Unsuccessful (SL: 2, NEW: 2) (Retained)
  • New Zealand 100/4 in 24.5 overs
  • G Phillips dropped on 4 by M Theekshana in 20.2 overs
  • Rain Stoppage: New Zealand 71/3 in 18.1 overs
  • W Young dropped on 25 by C Asalanka in 16.2 overs
  • New Zealand 50/2 in 12.4 overs
  • Power play 1 (1-10): New Zealand 38/2
  • Rain Stoppage: New Zealand 37/2 in 9.0 overs
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Player Runs Avg.
Kusal Mendis SL 143 143.00
Avishka Fernando SL 100 100.00
Will Young NZ 74 37.00
Mark Chapman NZ 58 29.00
Charith Asalanka SL 40 40.00
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Maheesh Theekshana SL 3 3.72
Charith Asalanka SL 3 4.00
Jacob Duffy NZ 3 4.92
Jeffrey Vandersay SL 2 5.08
Dunith Wellalage SL 1 5.85
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