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2nd ODI, Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy
, Nov 17, 2024
210/7
(46.0/47)
209
(45.1/47)
Sri Lanka beat New Zealand by 3 wickets (DLS method)
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Inn Break
Right then, that is it from this game. Sri Lanka wrap the series up and will look to go for the whitewash while New Zealand will play for pride The third and final ODI is scheduled to be played on 19th November, Tuesday at the same stadium. It will be begin at 9 am GMT, but as you know, you can always join us a bit early for all the build-up to the match. Until then, cheers and goodbye!
Charith Asalanka, the victorious skipper of Sri Lanka says he is very happy with the win. Adds that as a team they are in a good process and want to continue the good work. Tells that he misread the pitch and thought dew would play a bigger factor. Mentions that he he hopes Maheesh Theekshana also liked his knock as it is not easy to bat here. Ends by saying that they will try their bench in the next game.
Mitchell Santner, the captain of New Zealand, says that it was a challenge to defend a low total but Kusal Mendis really batted well and took away the game from them. Adds that they have a really good spin attack and if they had more runs on the board, things could have been different. Credits Sri Lanka and Theekshana for their performance. Concludes that that is the nature of the schedule but they are ready for the upcoming games.
Kusal Mendis is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his match-winning knock. He says that the injury is not serious. Adds that it was tough to bat with the new ball but Pathum Nissanka gave them a good start. Tells that he wanted to take his time and take the game deep. Mentions that Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, and Janith Liyanage supported him well. Says that Jeffrey Vandersay and the other spinners bowled well, especially in the second half. Ends by saying that it was difficult to bat with cramps as he couldn't use the sweep to its full potential so he focused on the singles.
Presentation Time...
Maheesh Theekshana is up for a quick chat. He says that actually this win is more satisfying than the last one. Adds that Kusal Mendis played brilliantly and he is very happy with the team's performance. Tells that New Zealand bowled well but he rotated the strike well with Mendis to let him face more balls. Mentions that, the wicket was good but then rain came and pitch started turning and they had planned to play till the dew comes. Concludes that it was really helpful playing a World Cup in India and that has given them a different kind of experience to play in high intensity matches.
Earlier in the game, New Zealand managed a below-par total in a rain-interrupted innings reduced to 47 overs. Mark Chapman stood out with a brilliant 76 off 81, while Mitchell Hay contributed a valuable 49 to push them past the 200-mark. Theekshana was the standout bowler once again, claiming three wickets, while Vandersay also bagged three. Fernando picked up two, with Wellalage and Asalanka chipping in with a wicket each.
New Zealand, on the other hand, will be disappointed with their inability to cross the finish line. They had their chances in the game and made things tougher for Sri Lanka than expected. Michael Bracewell was outstanding with the ball, picking up four crucial wickets at key moments. Santner, Phillips, and Smith contributed with a wicket each, but Sodhi's inconsistency and lack of impact hurt them. Their fielding was below par, conceding 10-15 extra runs, which ultimately proved costly.
Kusal Mendis played his slowest ODI knock but it was extremely crucial for his team. He needed to take his time as he was losing partners at the other end. But he kept his calm at all times and this is even more impressive because he suffered from cramps halfway through his knock but still took is team over the line. A couple of quick cameos from Dunith Wellalage and Maheesh Theekshana supported him while he remained unbeaten on 74 off 102 balls
Sri Lanka began their chase on a steady note but lost a couple of wickets within the Powerplay. Nissanka squandered a good start, while Kamindu departed without scoring. Kusal Mendis, however, looked solid at the crease, anchoring the innings first with Asalanka and then with Liyanage. While both partnerships moved the chase forward, the dismissals of his partners left Mendis in a challenging position, shouldering the bulk of the responsibility in the pursuit.
SRI LANKA MAKES IT 2-0 AND SEALS THE SERIES! After getting their first ODI win over New Zealand since 2015 in the first game, the Lankans follow it up with another brilliant performance with once again Kusal Mendis being at the forefront of the team.
End Of The Over 46 : 210/7
5 Runs
- 145.1
- 145.2
- 145.3
- 045.4
- 045.5
- 245.6
M. Theekshana
27 (44)
K. Mendis
74 (102)
N. Smith
3-0-21-1
45.6
2
Nathan Smith To Maheesh Theekshana
Two! There are the winning runs and they take the series too! Angled into the pads. This is worked past square leg for two. SRI LANKA WIN BY 3 WICKETS!
45.5
0
Nathan Smith To Maheesh Theekshana
Around off. Blocked.
45.4
0
Nathan Smith To Maheesh Theekshana
A bumper now, Therkshana ducks under it.
45.3
1
Nathan Smith To Kusal Mendis
Shorter and on middle. This is pulled through square leg for one.
45.2
1
Nathan Smith To Maheesh Theekshana
On the off pole. This is pushed through covers for one.
45.1
1
Nathan Smith To Kusal Mendis
On middle. This is worked past square leg for one.
End Of The Over 45 : 205/7
4 Runs
- 044.1
- 144.2
- 244.3
- 144.4
- 044.5
- 044.6
M. Theekshana
24 (40)
K. Mendis
72 (100)
J. Duffy
5-0-36-0
44.6
0
Jacob Duffy To Maheesh Theekshana
Steps out and plays a beautiful drive but straight to mid off.
44.5
0
Jacob Duffy To Maheesh Theekshana
A good bumper! Ducked under.
44.4
1
Jacob Duffy To Kusal Mendis
Outside off. This is guided down to third man for one.
44.3
2
Jacob Duffy To Kusal Mendis
Shot! Fuller and on middle. This is driven past mid on. Two taken.
44.2
1
Jacob Duffy To Maheesh Theekshana
Outside off. This is guided past point for one.
44.1
0
Jacob Duffy To Maheesh Theekshana
Around off. Kept out.
End Of The Over 44 : 201/7
2 Runs
- 143.1
- 043.2
- 043.3
- 043.4
- 043.5
- 143.6
M. Theekshana
23 (36)
K. Mendis
69 (98)
G. Phillips
9-0-41-1
43.6
1
Glenn Phillips To Maheesh Theekshana
On middle. This is worked through square leg for one.
43.5
0
Glenn Phillips To Maheesh Theekshana
Outside off. Therkshana looks to cut but misses:
43.4
0
Glenn Phillips To Maheesh Theekshana
On middle. Theekshana works it to short fine leg.
43.3
0
Glenn Phillips To Maheesh Theekshana
Fuller and on off. This is driven to cover.
43.2
0
Glenn Phillips To Maheesh Theekshana
On off. Kept out.
43.1
1
Glenn Phillips To Kusal Mendis
On middle. Mendis punches it down to long on for one.
End Of The Over 43 : 199/7
4 Runs
- 042.1
- 042.2
- 142.3
- 142.4
- 242.5
- 042.6
M. Theekshana
22 (31)
K. Mendis
68 (97)
J. Duffy
4-0-32-0
42.6
0
Jacob Duffy To Maheesh Theekshana
On middle. Defended.
42.5
2
Jacob Duffy To Maheesh Theekshana
Angled into the pads. This is worked through mid-wicket for two.
42.4
1
Jacob Duffy To Kusal Mendis
Another single as this is punched past cover.
42.3
1
Jacob Duffy To Maheesh Theekshana
Outside off. This is guided through point for one.
42.2
0
Jacob Duffy To Maheesh Theekshana
On middle. This is worked to mid-wicket.
42.1
0
Jacob Duffy To Maheesh Theekshana
On the pads. Theekshana looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads.
End Of The Over 42 : 195/7
6 Runs
- 141.1
- 441.2
- 041.3
- 041.4
- 041.5
- 141.6
M. Theekshana
19 (26)
K. Mendis
67 (96)
G. Phillips
8-0-39-1
41.6
1
Glenn Phillips To Maheesh Theekshana
On middle. This is pushed down to long on. One run taken. Singles will do it.
41.5
0
Glenn Phillips To Maheesh Theekshana
Quicker again. Not a lot of room to cut. Maheesh looks to do so but misses.
41.4
0
Glenn Phillips To Maheesh Theekshana
Around off. This is pushed to cover.
41.3
0
Glenn Phillips To Maheesh Theekshana
Outside off. Maheesh looks to cut but misses.
41.2
4
Glenn Phillips To Maheesh Theekshana
FOUR! Drilled! Fuller and outside off. This is smashed through covers for a boundary.
41.1
1
Glenn Phillips To Kusal Mendis
Outside off. This is guided down to third man for one.
End Of The Over 41 : 189/7
15 Runs
- 140.1
- 040.2
- 1 WD 40.3
- 640.3
- 1 WD 40.4
- 140.4
- 440.5
- 140.6
K. Mendis
66 (95)
M. Theekshana
14 (21)
J. Duffy
3-0-28-0
40.6
1
Jacob Duffy To Kusal Mendis
Back of a length and around off, Kusal Mendis runs it down to third man for one.
40.5
4
Jacob Duffy To Kusal Mendis
FOUR MORE! This is the over Sri Lanka were waiting for! Fuller in length and on middle, Kusal Mendis brings his wrists into play and whips it away with perfect timing past mid on for a boundary. 22 needed in 37 now!
40.4
1
Jacob Duffy To Maheesh Theekshana
On a length and on off, Maheesh Theekshana pushes it wide of covers for a run.
40.4
wd
Jacob Duffy To Maheesh Theekshana
Tries the slower bouncer but falls over while delivering it, it goes way down the leg side. Maheesh Theekshana lets it go. Wided.
40.3
6
Jacob Duffy To Maheesh Theekshana
SIX! BANG! First one of the chase and this has come at the perfect time for Sri Lanka. Jacob Duffy bangs it hard into the deck and just outside off. Maheesh Theekshana expects that length and stays back, sways away a bit and uses the pace to ramp it over the third man fence for a biggie.
40.3
wd
Jacob Duffy To Maheesh Theekshana
Back of a length but angling down the leg side, Maheesh Theekshana leaves it alone. Wided.
40.2
0
Jacob Duffy To Maheesh Theekshana
Jacob Duffy bangs in a bouncer and on middle, Maheesh Theekshana looks to ramp it away but misses.
40.1
1
Jacob Duffy To Kusal Mendis
Short of a length and outside off, Kusal Mendis cuts it away towards deep point. Tim Robinson runs to his left and slides well to keep it to just a single.
End Of The Over 40 : 174/7
1 Runs
- 139.1
- 039.2
- 039.3
- 039.4
- 039.5
- 039.6
M. Theekshana
7 (18)
K. Mendis
60 (92)
M. Santner
10-1-33-1
39.6
0
Mitchell Santner To Maheesh Theekshana
Flatter delivery, short and outside off, almost a bouncer, Maheesh Theekshana tries to cut it away but misses. Mitchell Santner also finishes a pretty economical spell.
39.5
0
Mitchell Santner To Maheesh Theekshana
Goes short again and on off, Maheesh Theekshana punches it to short covers.
39.4
0
Mitchell Santner To Maheesh Theekshana
Slows it up, full and on off, Maheesh Theekshana strides out and leaves it alone.
39.3
0
Mitchell Santner To Maheesh Theekshana
Flighted, full and around off, Maheesh Theekshana drills it straight to extra covers.
39.2
0
Mitchell Santner To Maheesh Theekshana
Flatter, short and on middle, Maheesh Theekshana guides it towards point.
39.1
1
Mitchell Santner To Kusal Mendis
Tossed up, full and on off, Kusal Mendis drives it towards long off for a single.
End Of The Over 39 : 173/7
7 Runs
- 138.1
- 438.2
- 138.3
- 038.4
- 138.5
- 038.6
M. Theekshana
7 (13)
K. Mendis
59 (91)
M. Bracewell
10-0-36-4
38.6
0
Michael Bracewell To Maheesh Theekshana
Fires one full and on middle, Maheesh Theekshana knocks it back to the bowler. Michael Bracewell finishes his spell with his best-ever ODI figures. Sri Lanka needs 37 runs in 48 balls now!
38.5
1
Michael Bracewell To Kusal Mendis
Flatter, short and around off, turns in, Kusal Mendis waits for it and dabs it very close from the stumps to short third. They cross.
38.4
0
Michael Bracewell To Kusal Mendis
Quicker, full and on middle, Kusal Mendis tucks it to short mid-wicket.
38.3
1
Michael Bracewell To Maheesh Theekshana
Flighted, full and on off, turns in, Maheesh Theekshana goes down across and swipes it towards deep square leg for one.
38.2
4
Michael Bracewell To Maheesh Theekshana
FOUR! Lovely shot and the crowd finds its voice after a long time! Floated, full and on off, Maheesh Theekshana gets his front foot close to the pitch of the ball and drills it away through extra covers for a boundary.
38.1
1
Michael Bracewell To Kusal Mendis
Tossed up, full and on middle, Kusal Mendis uses his feet and chips it on the bounce to deep mid-wicket for a single.
Powerplay 3! New Zealand can now have five fielders outside the circle. Also, they need to hurry up a but as they are behind the over rate at the moment.
End Of The Over 38 : 166/7
2 Runs
- 037.1
- 037.2
- 137.3
- 137.4
- 037.5
- 037.6
M. Theekshana
2 (10)
K. Mendis
57 (88)
M. Santner
9-1-32-1
37.6
0
Mitchell Santner To Maheesh Theekshana
Looped up, full and on middle, Maheesh Theekshana defends it on the front foot.
37.5
0
Mitchell Santner To Maheesh Theekshana
Slows it up, full and on middle, Maheesh Theekshana steers it towards poiint.
37.4
1
Mitchell Santner To Kusal Mendis
Flatter, full and on leg, Kusal Mendis tucks it through mid-wicket for a run.
37.3
1
Mitchell Santner To Maheesh Theekshana
Flighted, full and on off, Maheesh Theekshana pushes it through covers for a single.
37.2
0
Mitchell Santner To Maheesh Theekshana
Tossed up, full and on middle, Maheesh Theekshana goes down and swipes it to short fine again.
37.1
0
Mitchell Santner To Maheesh Theekshana
Floated, short and on leg, Maheesh Theekshana nudges it towards short fine leg who makes a good diving stop.
End Of The Over 37 : 164/7
1 Runs
- W 36.1
- 036.2
- 036.3
- 036.4
- 036.5
- 136.6
M. Theekshana
1 (5)
K. Mendis
56 (87)
M. Bracewell
9-0-29-4
36.6
1
Michael Bracewell To Maheesh Theekshana
Short again and on middle, Maheesh Theekshana nudges it towards mid-wicket for a single. Just one run and a big wicket off the over!
36.5
0
Michael Bracewell To Maheesh Theekshana
Quicker, short and on middle, Maheesh Theekshana stays back and punches it to short covers.
36.4
0
Michael Bracewell To Maheesh Theekshana
Flighted, full and on middle, Maheesh Theekshana turns it to the leg side.
36.3
0
Michael Bracewell To Maheesh Theekshana
Floated, full and on middle, Maheesh Theekshana fends it off the inner half of the bat towards square leg.
36.2
0
Michael Bracewell To Maheesh Theekshana
Fires in a yorker, on middle, Maheesh Theekshana digs it back to the bowler.
Maheesh Theekshana walks out to bat now.
36.1
W
Michael Bracewell To Dunith Wellalage OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Just what New Zealand needed and this game is still very much alive. Flatter, full and on leg, angling in, Dunith Wellalage backs away to loft it away but fails to get underneath it. He fails to get the elevation and Ish Sodhi at mid on use full advantage of his height and grabs it above his head with a good leap. Wellalage departs after a nice little cameo but Sri Lanka lose their seventh wicket now!
End Of The Over 36 : 163/6
6 Runs
- 435.1
- 135.2
- 035.3
- 035.4
- 035.5
- 135.6
D. Wellalage
18 (16)
K. Mendis
56 (87)
G. Phillips
7-0-33-1
35.6
1
Glenn Phillips To Dunith Wellalage
Shorter in length and outside off, Dunith Wellalage cuts it through point for a single.
35.5
0
Glenn Phillips To Dunith Wellalage
Quicker, short and on off, Dunith Wellalage stays back and dabs it to point.
35.4
0
Glenn Phillips To Dunith Wellalage
Floated, full and on middle, Dunith Wellalage defends it on the front foot.
35.3
0
Glenn Phillips To Dunith Wellalage
Tossed up, full and on middle, angling in, Dunith Wellalage strides out and fends it away to the leg side.
35.2
1
Glenn Phillips To Kusal Mendis
Short again and on middle, Kusal Mendis heaves it to deep mid-wicket for a single. Sri Lanka needs 48 runs in 70 balls now!
35.1
4
Glenn Phillips To Kusal Mendis
FOUR! Picks the gap perfectly! Glenn Phillips drags his length back and around middle, Kusal Mendis rocks back quickly and heaves it away between deep square leg and deep mid-wicket for a boundary.
End Of The Over 35 : 157/6
3 Runs
- 134.1
- 034.2
- 034.3
- 034.4
- 134.5
- 134.6
K. Mendis
51 (85)
D. Wellalage
17 (12)
M. Bracewell
8-0-28-3
34.6
1
Michael Bracewell To Kusal Mendis
A single as this is pushed down to long on.
34.5
1
Michael Bracewell To Dunith Wellalage
Fuller and on off. This is pushed down to long off. Another run.
34.4
0
Michael Bracewell To Dunith Wellalage
On it. This is pushed to cover.
34.3
0
Michael Bracewell To Dunith Wellalage
Outside off, this is blocked.
Halt! Another change of ball. New Zealand have to take advantage of this and pick up wickets to put the hosts under pressure.
34.2
0
Michael Bracewell To Dunith Wellalage
On middle. Kept out.
34.1
1
Michael Bracewell To Kusal Mendis
FIFTY FOR MENDIS! A very different kind of knock from the one in the last game but a crucial one for the team. He will want to stay there till the end and take his side home. Tossed up, full and on off, Kusal Mendis pushes it through covers for a single.
End Of The Over 34 : 154/6
14 Runs
- 033.1
- 433.2
- 433.3
- 433.4
- 133.5
- 133.6
K. Mendis
49 (83)
D. Wellalage
16 (8)
N. Smith
2-0-16-1
33.6
1
Nathan Smith To Kusal Mendis
Mendis now takes a run as he works it through square leg for one.
33.5
1
Nathan Smith To Dunith Wellalage
Angled into the body. This is nudged around the corner for one.
33.4
4
Nathan Smith To Dunith Wellalage
FOUR! Make that three in three! A slight misfield this time! Shorter and outside off. He rocks back and cracks it past point. The fielder in the deep, runs to his left but ends up over running it.
33.3
4
Nathan Smith To Dunith Wellalage
FOUR! That's a seriously good shot! Wow! This is full and on off. Wellalage drills it past cover. Sheer timing. Lovely batting. Two in two balls for him.
33.2
4
Nathan Smith To Dunith Wellalage
FOUR! Intentions clear here from Wellalage, he's going to play his shots. Short and outside off. He plays the upper cut and it goes over the keeper. Very fine and to the third man fence.
33.1
0
Nathan Smith To Dunith Wellalage
That was ambitious! Length and on off. Wellalage clears his front leg and looks to go over mid off but misses.
End Of The Over 33 : 140/6
8 Runs
- 032.1
- 132.2
- 4 B 32.3
- 232.4
- 132.5
- 032.6
K. Mendis
48 (82)
D. Wellalage
3 (3)
M. Santner
8-1-30-1
32.6
0
Mitchell Santner To Kusal Mendis
Fired down the leg side. The batter looks to sweep but missed. Mendis wants a wide but the umpire indicates it touched his pad. Mendis is not happy one bit.
32.5
1
Mitchell Santner To Dunith Wellalage
Outside off. This is guided past point for one.
32.4
2
Mitchell Santner To Dunith Wellalage
Two more! Very nicely played! Outside off. This is guided past point. Deft. Two taken.
32.3
b
Mitchell Santner To Dunith Wellalage
FOUR BYES! That seemed like a stumping chance! This is tossed up outside off. Dunith looks to drive. He is beaten. He drags his foot out but Mitchell Hay fails to collect the ball. It goes down to the fence. Bonus runs. All these are very handy in such close games.
32.2
1
Mitchell Santner To Kusal Mendis
On off. This is pushed down to long off for one.
32.1
0
Mitchell Santner To Kusal Mendis
Fuller and on middle. This is pushed back to the bowler.
Dunith Wellalage comes out to the middle now.
End Of The Over 32 : 132/6
2 Runs
- 031.1
- 131.2
- 031.3
- 131.4
- 031.5
- W 31.6
J. Liyanage
22 (39)
K. Mendis
47 (79)
N. Smith
1-0-2-1
31.6
W
Nathan Smith To Janith Liyanage OUT!
OUT! Gloved and taken! The pacer comes on and strikes! Yet again a stand that was going along nicely has been broken! This is short and on the body. Janith looks to pull but ends up gloving it to Mitchell Hay who makes no mistake. Still, 78 more needed. Into the all-rounders now are the Kiwis.
31.5
0
Nathan Smith To Janith Liyanage
A bumper and on middle. Ducked under.
31.4
1
Nathan Smith To Kusal Mendis
Angled into the pads. This is worked through square leg for one.
31.3
0
Nathan Smith To Kusal Mendis
Around off. Kept out.
31.2
1
Nathan Smith To Janith Liyanage
On the pads, this is worked down to fine leg for one.
31.1
0
Nathan Smith To Janith Liyanage
On midrl. Kept out.
Drinks! Janith Liyanage and Kusal Mendis have build up a nice partnership but they know that one of them needs to stay till the end and they cannot lose wickets in clusters here. New Zealand needs to get a breakthrough quickly and the surface is helping the spinners, but they need to be more consistent. An exciting end to his chase awaits us.
End Of The Over 31 : 130/5
3 Runs
- 130.1
- 130.2
- 030.3
- 030.4
- 030.5
- 130.6
J. Liyanage
21 (35)
K. Mendis
46 (77)
I. Sodhi
9-0-37-0
30.6
1
Ish Sodhi To Janith Liyanage
Fuller and on off. This is pushed down to long off for one.
30.5
0
Ish Sodhi To Janith Liyanage
Outside off. This is guided to point.
30.4
0
Ish Sodhi To Janith Liyanage
Floats it up on off. Kept out.
30.3
0
Ish Sodhi To Janith Liyanage
Fuller and on off. This is driven back to the bowler.
30.2
1
Ish Sodhi To Kusal Mendis
Outside off. This is punched pasts cover for one more.
30.1
1
Ish Sodhi To Janith Liyanage
On off. This is pushed past cover for one.
End Of The Over 30 : 127/5
5 Runs
- 029.1
- 229.2
- 129.3
- 129.4
- 129.5
- 029.6
K. Mendis
45 (76)
J. Liyanage
19 (30)
G. Phillips
6-0-27-1
29.6
0
Glenn Phillips To Kusal Mendis
Looped up, full and on middle, Kusal Mendis turns it to square leg.
29.5
1
Glenn Phillips To Janith Liyanage
Quicker, short and on off, Janith Liyanage stabs it out towards covers for one.
29.4
1
Glenn Phillips To Kusal Mendis
Darts one full and on middle, Kusal Mendis tucks it past mid-wicket for a run.
29.3
1
Glenn Phillips To Janith Liyanage
Flatter, short and on middle, turns in again, Janith Liyanage flicks it through square leg for one.
29.2
2
Glenn Phillips To Janith Liyanage
Floated, full and around leg, Janith Liyanage nudges it wide of fine leg for a brace.
29.1
0
Glenn Phillips To Janith Liyanage
Tossed up, full and on middle, turns in, Janith Liyanage misses his glance as it goes off his pads to the keeper who fails to collect it cleanly.
End Of The Over 29 : 122/5
2 Runs
- 028.1
- 028.2
- 028.3
- 128.4
- 028.5
- 128.6
J. Liyanage
15 (26)
K. Mendis
44 (74)
I. Sodhi
8-0-34-0
28.6
1
Ish Sodhi To Janith Liyanage
Drags his length back and outside off, Janith Liyanage cuts it through point for one.
28.5
0
Ish Sodhi To Janith Liyanage
Flighted, full and on off, Janith Liyanage pushes it towards short covers.
28.4
1
Ish Sodhi To Kusal Mendis
Short again and around middle, Kusal Mendis moves back and jabs it through mid-wicket for a single.
28.3
0
Ish Sodhi To Kusal Mendis
A bit short and on off, Kusal Mendis looks to wind up for the sweep but stays back and stabs it to short covers.
28.2
0
Ish Sodhi To Kusal Mendis
BEATEN! Floated, full and on off, turns away sharply, Kusal Mendis strides out to defend but gets beaten on the outside edge.
28.1
0
Ish Sodhi To Kusal Mendis
Tossed up, full and on off, Kusal Mendis prods forward and blocks it out.
New Zealand are not happy with the condition of the ball as it has became a piece of soap with all the dew, The umpires call for the briefcase and pick out a replacement.
End Of The Over 28 : 120/5
6 Runs
- 427.1
- 127.2
- 027.3
- 027.4
- 027.5
- 127.6
K. Mendis
43 (70)
J. Liyanage
14 (24)
G. Phillips
5-0-22-1
27.6
1
Glenn Phillips To Kusal Mendis
Drags his length back and outside off, Kusal Mendis cuts it through cover-point for one.
27.5
0
Glenn Phillips To Kusal Mendis
Another short delivery around off, Kusal Mendis punches it to short covers.
27.4
0
Glenn Phillips To Kusal Mendis
Quicker, short and around off, Kusal Mendis swats it to mid-wicket.
27.3
0
Glenn Phillips To Kusal Mendis
Short again, on off, Kusal Mendis punches it back down the pitch where it hits the bat of the non-striker's and goes nowhere.
27.2
1
Glenn Phillips To Janith Liyanage
Floated, short and on middle, Janith Liyanage nudges it through mid-wicket for a single.
27.1
4
Glenn Phillips To Janith Liyanage
FOUR! A welcome boundary for Sri Lanka! Tossed up, full and around off, Janith Liyanage leans on to his drive nicely and creams it through covers for a boundary.
End Of The Over 27 : 114/5
1 Runs
- 026.1
- 026.2
- 026.3
- 026.4
- 026.5
- 126.6
J. Liyanage
9 (22)
K. Mendis
42 (66)
I. Sodhi
7-0-32-0
26.6
1
Ish Sodhi To Janith Liyanage
Looped up, full and outside off, Janith Liyanage drills it through covers for a single. Just one off the over!
26.5
0
Ish Sodhi To Janith Liyanage
A bit quicker, full and around off, Janith Liyanage leaves it alone.
26.4
0
Ish Sodhi To Janith Liyanage
BEATEN! Slower through the air, full and on off, Janith Liyanage looks to defend but this one spins past the outside edge.
26.3
0
Ish Sodhi To Janith Liyanage
Flatter, short and around off, Janith Liyanage stabs it out towards point.
26.2
0
Ish Sodhi To Janith Liyanage
And again! Floated, full and on off, turns away again with bounce, Janith Liyanage gets forward to block but gets beaten on the outside edge.
26.1
0
Ish Sodhi To Janith Liyanage
Huge turn! Tossed up, full and on off, grips and spins away sharply, Janith Liyanage strides out to play but misses.
End Of The Over 26 : 113/5
5 Runs
- 125.1
- 125.2
- 025.3
- 125.4
- 125.5
- 125.6
J. Liyanage
8 (16)
K. Mendis
42 (66)
G. Phillips
4-0-16-1
25.6
1
Glenn Phillips To Janith Liyanage
Short and around off, Janith Liyanage flicks it off the back foot through square leg for one more.
25.5
1
Glenn Phillips To Kusal Mendis
Slows it up, full and on middle, Kusal Mendis eases it down to long on for one.
25.4
1
Glenn Phillips To Janith Liyanage
Tossed up, full and on off, Janith Liyanage uses his feet and forces it down to long on for another run.
25.3
0
Glenn Phillips To Janith Liyanage
Goes short and around off, Janith Liyanage steps across and nudges it to square leg.
25.2
1
Glenn Phillips To Kusal Mendis
Flighted, full and on off, Kusal Mendis drills it towards long on for a run. Sri Lanka needs under a 100 runs now!
25.1
1
Glenn Phillips To Janith Liyanage
Flatter, full and on off, Janith Liyanage bunts it through cover-point for a single.
End Of The Over 25 : 108/5
1 Runs
- 024.1
- 024.2
- 024.3
- 024.4
- 124.5
- 024.6
K. Mendis
40 (64)
J. Liyanage
5 (12)
I. Sodhi
6-0-31-0
24.6
0
Ish Sodhi To Kusal Mendis
Outside off. This is guided to short third man.
24.5
1
Ish Sodhi To Janith Liyanage
Make that 4! This time a single though. A googly, on middle. This is worked through mid-wicket for one.
24.4
0
Ish Sodhi To Janith Liyanage
Make that 4! Flatter and outside off. Janith looks to cut but missed.
24.3
0
Ish Sodhi To Janith Liyanage
Floats it up and outside off. Liyanage slashes but misses. Three very good balls from Sodhi.
24.2
0
Ish Sodhi To Janith Liyanage
Safe! Steps out as this is tossed up. Does not get to the pitch of it but swings. It goes off the outer half as it turns away. Lands well short of point.
24.1
0
Ish Sodhi To Janith Liyanage
Good stop! Tossed up and on off. This is driven but Santner at covers dives to his right and stops it.
End Of The Over 24 : 107/5
4 Runs
- 023.1
- 023.2
- 123.3
- 123.4
- 123.5
- 123.6
J. Liyanage
4 (7)
K. Mendis
40 (63)
G. Phillips
3-0-11-1
23.6
1
Glenn Phillips To Janith Liyanage
Misfield but only one! A full toss on middle. This is hit to long on for a single.
23.5
1
Glenn Phillips To Kusal Mendis
Mendis moves into the 40s as he works this through mid-wicket.
23.4
1
Glenn Phillips To Janith Liyanage
On middle. This is pushed down to long on for one.
23.3
1
Glenn Phillips To Kusal Mendis
Goes short again. This is pulled through square leg for one more.
23.2
0
Glenn Phillips To Kusal Mendis
Shorter and around off. This is pulled but to mid-wicket.
23.1
0
Glenn Phillips To Kusal Mendis
Flatter and on ott. Blocked.
End Of The Over 23 : 103/5
8 Runs
- 122.1
- 1 WD 22.2
- 022.2
- 122.3
- 422.4
- 122.5
- 022.6
J. Liyanage
2 (5)
K. Mendis
38 (59)
I. Sodhi
5-0-30-0
22.6
0
Ish Sodhi To Janith Liyanage
Flatter and outside off. This is guided but straight to point.
22.5
1
Ish Sodhi To Kusal Mendis
A little too full. This is driven past cover for one.
22.4
4
Ish Sodhi To Kusal Mendis
FOUR! That's powered! A friendly full toss on middle. This is swept hard past square leg. It is in the gap. Boundary. Yet another poor ball by Sodhi and it is put away.
22.3
1
Ish Sodhi To Janith Liyanage
Shorter but gets it to turn away! Janith pulls it wide of mid on for one.
22.2
0
Ish Sodhi To Janith Liyanage
Massive turn away but this is well outside off. Left alone.
22.2
wd
Ish Sodhi To Janith Liyanage
WIDE! Down the leg side. Wided.
22.1
1
Ish Sodhi To Kusal Mendis
Another single as this is played past point.
End Of The Over 22 : 95/5
3 Runs
- 121.1
- W 21.2
- 021.3
- 121.4
- 021.5
- 121.6
K. Mendis
32 (56)
J. Liyanage
1 (2)
G. Phillips
2-0-7-1
21.6
1
Glenn Phillips To Kusal Mendis
Outside off. This is guided past point for one.
21.5
0
Glenn Phillips To Kusal Mendis
Flatter and on off. This is worked to mid-wicket.
21.4
1
Glenn Phillips To Janith Liyanage
On the pads. This is worked through square leg for one.
21.3
0
Glenn Phillips To Janith Liyanage
Flatter and on off. Blocked.
Janith Liyanage walks out to bat now.
21.2
W
Glenn Phillips To Sadeera Samarawickrama OUT!
OUT! EDGED AND TAKEN! The man with the golden arm strikes! Sri Lanka lose half their side now and the stand which was moving along well has been broken! Outside off. Shortish. Sadeera looks to cut but this goes off the outside edge and it is taken nicely by the keeper, Mitchell Hay. Still over 100 needed.
21.1
1
Glenn Phillips To Kusal Mendis
On middle. Shorter. This is pulled through mid-wicket for one.
End Of The Over 21 : 92/4
8 Runs
- 120.1
- 420.2
- 120.3
- 020.4
- 120.5
- 120.6
K. Mendis
30 (53)
S. Samarawickrama
8 (16)
I. Sodhi
4-0-22-0
20.6
1
Ish Sodhi To Kusal Mendis
A single to end! Outside off. This is pushed past cover for one.
20.5
1
Ish Sodhi To Sadeera Samarawickrama
Outside off. Sadeera waits and slaps it past cover for one.
20.4
0
Ish Sodhi To Sadeera Samarawickrama
Googly again and on off. It is played back to the bowler.
20.3
1
Ish Sodhi To Kusal Mendis
That kept low! Well played in the end! Shorter and on middle. The googly, Mendis picks it and whips it through mid-wicket for one.
20.2
4
Ish Sodhi To Kusal Mendis
FOUR! Splits the gap! A loosened by Sodhi! A full toss on middle. This is swept between deep square leg and deep mid-wicket. Boundary. A pressure releaser.
20.1
1
Ish Sodhi To Sadeera Samarawickrama
Shorter and around off. This is pushed past cover for one.
End Of The Over 20 : 84/4
4 Runs
- 119.1
- 119.2
- 119.3
- 019.4
- 119.5
- 019.6
K. Mendis
24 (50)
S. Samarawickrama
6 (13)
G. Phillips
1-0-4-0
19.6
0
Glenn Phillips To Kusal Mendis
A low full toss, on off, Kusal Mendis drills it to mid on.
19.5
1
Glenn Phillips To Sadeera Samarawickrama
Looped up, full and on middle, Sadeera Samarawickrama tucks it short mid-wicket whree Mitchell Santner lets it through his legs for one.
19.4
0
Glenn Phillips To Sadeera Samarawickrama
Quicker, short and on leg, Sadeera Samarawickrama keeps it out to the leg side.
19.3
1
Glenn Phillips To Kusal Mendis
Flighted, full and on leh, Kusal Mendis goes down and swipes it away through square leg for another run.
19.2
1
Glenn Phillips To Sadeera Samarawickrama
Flatter, short and around off, sticks to the surface a bit, Sadeera Samarawickrama looks to pull but loses his bottom hand and mistimes it towards deep mid-wicket for another run.
19.1
1
Glenn Phillips To Kusal Mendis
Glenn Phillips begins with a short delivery, on off, Kusal Mendis pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
End Of The Over 19 : 80/4
5 Runs
- 218.1
- 018.2
- 118.3
- 118.4
- 018.5
- 118.6
K. Mendis
22 (47)
S. Samarawickrama
4 (10)
I. Sodhi
3-0-14-0
18.6
1
Ish Sodhi To Kusal Mendis
Short again and around off, Kusal Mendis slaps it to sweeper covers for one.
18.5
0
Ish Sodhi To Kusal Mendis
Goes short and on off, Kusal Mendis punches it to short covers.
18.4
1
Ish Sodhi To Sadeera Samarawickrama
Looped up, full and around off, Sadeera Samarawickrama pushes it through covers for one.
18.3
1
Ish Sodhi To Kusal Mendis
Flighted, full and on off, Kusal Mendis sweeps it through mid-wicket for a run.
18.2
0
Ish Sodhi To Kusal Mendis
Floated, full and on off, Kusal Mendis steers it towards short third.
Halt! It looks like Kusal Mendis has done some damage to his groin and the physio is in to check on him. He is fine now and we are good to resume.
18.1
2
Ish Sodhi To Kusal Mendis
Tossed up, full and around off, Kusal Mendis strides out, opens the face of his bat to guide it past point for a brace.
End Of The Over 18 : 75/4
3 Runs
- 117.1
- 017.2
- 017.3
- 017.4
- 117.5
- 117.6
K. Mendis
18 (42)
S. Samarawickrama
3 (9)
M. Bracewell
7-0-25-3
17.6
1
Michael Bracewell To Kusal Mendis
Looped up, full and on off, Kusal Mendis swipes it towards mid-wicket where the fielder gets a hand to it to slow the momentum. They cross.
17.5
1
Michael Bracewell To Sadeera Samarawickrama
Quicker, short and outside off, Sadeera Samarawickrama guides it through point for one.
17.4
0
Michael Bracewell To Sadeera Samarawickrama
Gives this one some more air, full and on off, Sadeera Samarawickrama uses his feet and tucks it to short mid-wicket.
17.3
0
Michael Bracewell To Sadeera Samarawickrama
Flighted, full and around off, Sadeera Samarawickrama knocks it back to the bowler.
17.2
0
Michael Bracewell To Sadeera Samarawickrama
Tossed up, full and on off, Sadeera Samarawickrama turns it to short leg.
17.1
1
Michael Bracewell To Kusal Mendis
Floated, short and on middle, Kusal Mendis punches it down to long on for a single.
End Of The Over 17 : 72/4
6 Runs
- 016.1
- 016.2
- 116.3
- 416.4
- 016.5
- 116.6
K. Mendis
16 (40)
S. Samarawickrama
2 (5)
I. Sodhi
2-0-9-0
16.6
1
Ish Sodhi To Kusal Mendis
Goes short and around off, Kusal Mendis punches it through covers for one.
16.5
0
Ish Sodhi To Kusal Mendis
Slows it up, full and on off, Kusal Mendis strides out and taps it to short covers.
16.4
4
Ish Sodhi To Kusal Mendis
FOUR! A freebie and Mendis accepts it with both hands! A loopy full toss, on middle, Kusal Mendis goes down and sweeps it hard and wide of deep square leg for a boundary.
16.3
1
Ish Sodhi To Sadeera Samarawickrama
Tossed up, full and on middle, Sadeera Samarawickrama drives it towards long off for a single.
16.2
0
Ish Sodhi To Sadeera Samarawickrama
Flatter, short and on off, Sadeera Samarawickrama stabs it back to the bowler.
16.1
0
Ish Sodhi To Sadeera Samarawickrama
Massive turn! Tossed up, full and on middle, hits a crack and turns away a long way. Sadeera Samarawickrama tries to push it away but misses as it goes straight to first slip.
End Of The Over 16 : 66/4
5 Runs
- 415.1
- 015.2
- W 15.3
- 015.4
- 115.5
- 015.6
K. Mendis
11 (37)
S. Samarawickrama
1 (2)
M. Bracewell
6-0-22-3
15.6
0
Michael Bracewell To Kusal Mendis
A bit short and on middle, Kusal Mendis keeps it out to the leg side.
15.5
1
Michael Bracewell To Sadeera Samarawickrama
Just ovre! Floated, full and on middle, turns in, Sadeera Samarawickrama looks to work it away but gets an inside edge that loops just over short leg.
15.4
0
Michael Bracewell To Sadeera Samarawickrama
Tossed up, full and on middle, Sadeera Samarawickrama blocks it out.
Drinks! Sri Lanka have just lost their skipper and this game is nicely poised at the moment. A lot will depend on Kusal Mendis now who is set and will need to play the anchor with support from others. New Zealand have bowled pretty well and their spinners will want to continue the good work and get more breakthroughs. Also, Sadeera Samarawickrama walks out to bat now.
15.3
W
Michael Bracewell To Charith Asalanka OUT!
OUT! IN THE AIR AND GONE! Michael Bracewell has three now! There was no need of that shot and the Lankan skipper walks back to the hut now. This is flighted, full and around off, turns away a bit. Charith Asalanka steps out to go over mid off this time, but due to the turn, he only manages to slice it in the air. The ball lobs straight towards short thrid where Ish Sodhi takes a dolly. Sri Lanka four down now and in a bit of trouble!
15.2
0
Michael Bracewell To Charith Asalanka
Tossed up, full and on off, Charith Asalanka pushes it to short covers.
15.1
4
Michael Bracewell To Charith Asalanka
FOUR! Up and over! Floated, full and on leg, Charith Asalanka uses his feet but does not quite get to the pitch of it. He mistimes his lofted shot but it goes over mid on for a boundary.
End Of The Over 15 : 61/3
3 Runs
- 014.1
- 114.2
- 014.3
- 014.4
- 114.5
- 114.6
C. Asalanka
9 (9)
K. Mendis
11 (36)
I. Sodhi
1-0-3-0
14.6
1
Ish Sodhi To Charith Asalanka
Fuller and on off. This is worked down to long on for one.
14.5
1
Ish Sodhi To Kusal Mendis
On the pads. This is swept through square leg for one.
14.4
0
Ish Sodhi To Kusal Mendis
On the stumps. Blocked.
14.3
0
Ish Sodhi To Kusal Mendis
On middle. This lands and spins away. Mendis defends.
14.2
1
Ish Sodhi To Charith Asalanka
Around off. This is pushed past cover for one.
14.1
0
Ish Sodhi To Charith Asalanka
On the pads. This is worked to square leg.
End Of The Over 14 : 58/3
2 Runs
- 113.1
- 013.2
- 013.3
- 013.4
- 013.5
- 1 WD 13.6
- 013.6
K. Mendis
10 (33)
C. Asalanka
7 (6)
M. Bracewell
5-0-17-2
13.6
0
Michael Bracewell To Kusal Mendis
Dot to end! On middle. Mendis pulls but to mid-wicket.
13.6
wd
Michael Bracewell To Kusal Mendis
WIDE! Down the leg side this time. Wided.
13.5
0
Michael Bracewell To Kusal Mendis
On the pads. Mendis sweeps but to short fine leg.
13.4
0
Michael Bracewell To Kusal Mendis
Fires it on the stumps. Kept out.
13.3
0
Michael Bracewell To Kusal Mendis
On the stumps. Blocked.
13.2
0
Michael Bracewell To Kusal Mendis
Flatter and around off. Mendis looks to defend but is beaten.
13.1
1
Michael Bracewell To Charith Asalanka
On middle. Asalanka looks to sweep. It goes off the inner half through mid-wicket for one.
End Of The Over 13 : 56/3
5 Runs
- 112.1
- 012.2
- 012.3
- 412.4
- 012.5
- 012.6
K. Mendis
10 (28)
C. Asalanka
6 (5)
M. Santner
7-1-26-1
12.6
0
Mitchell Santner To Kusal Mendis
Safe! Sodhi was probably late to get off the blocks. On the pads. Mendis looks to sweep. It goes off the top edge towards short fine leg. The fielder runs in and dives forward but it lands safe.
12.5
0
Mitchell Santner To Kusal Mendis
Shorter and outside off. This is cut but to point.
12.4
4
Mitchell Santner To Kusal Mendis
FOUR! This one races away! On the pads. Mendis sweeps. This goes off the inner half and down to the fine leg fence.
12.3
0
Mitchell Santner To Kusal Mendis
Was that a chance? Don't think so! Angled into the pads. It hits the pad and lobs just ahead of the keeper.
12.2
0
Mitchell Santner To Kusal Mendis
Angled into middle. Kept out.
12.1
1
Mitchell Santner To Charith Asalanka
In the gap! Only one! Around off. This is swept hard towards deep square leg. A single taken.
End Of The Over 12 : 51/3
5 Runs
- 011.1
- W 11.2
- 011.3
- 011.4
- 411.5
- 111.6
C. Asalanka
5 (4)
K. Mendis
6 (23)
M. Bracewell
4-0-15-2
11.6
1
Michael Bracewell To Charith Asalanka
This is off the middle. Shorter and outside off. This is pushed past cover for one.
11.5
4
Michael Bracewell To Charith Asalanka
EDGED AND FOUR! Very lucky! This lands around off and then spins away. Asalanka looks to defend but this goes off the outside edge, between the keeper and first slip and down to the third man fence.
11.4
0
Michael Bracewell To Charith Asalanka
Fuller and on off. This is pushed to cover.
11.3
0
Michael Bracewell To Charith Asalanka
That's another beauty! Slower and on off. This lands and spins away sharply. Asalanka is beaten as he looks to defend.
Charith Asalanka is the next man in.
11.2
W
Michael Bracewell To Kamindu Mendis OUT!
OUT! Edged and taken! That is lovely bowling from Michael Bracewell. Three down now. Sri Lanka in a spot of bother. Slower and around off. This lands and turns away. Kamindu looks to drive but it goes off the outside edge and the keeper, Mitchell Hay takes a sharp catch.
11.1
0
Michael Bracewell To Kamindu Mendis
Flatter and on off. This is pushed to cover.
End Of The Over 11 : 46/2
5 Runs
- 5 WD 10.1
- 010.1
- 010.2
- 010.3
- 010.4
- 010.5
- 010.6
K. Mendis
6 (23)
K. Mendis
0 (1)
M. Santner
6-1-21-1
10.6
0
Mitchell Santner To Kusal Mendis
Flatter and on off. Blocked.
10.5
0
Mitchell Santner To Kusal Mendis
Beauty again! Angles it into the off pole. This lands and spins away. Mendis is beaten.
10.4
0
Mitchell Santner To Kusal Mendis
A loud shout but nothing! This lands around off and spins away. Mendis looks to defend but is beaten.
10.3
0
Mitchell Santner To Kusal Mendis
Around off. This is pushed to cover.
10.2
0
Mitchell Santner To Kusal Mendis
On the pads. Mendis looks to sweep. It goes off the inner half to short fine leg.
10.1
0
Mitchell Santner To Kusal Mendis
On middle. Defended.
10.1
wd
Mitchell Santner To Kusal Mendis
FIVE WIDES! Bonus runs! Way down the leg side. Mendis looks to sweep but misses. No chance for the keeper and it goes to the fence.
Powerplay 2! New Zealand can now have four fielders outside the inner ring till the 38th over. Usually, it remains active till the 40th over but this match has been reduced to 47-overs-per-side
End Of The Over 10 : 41/2
4 Runs
- 19.1
- 19.2
- 19.3
- 19.4
- W 9.5
- 09.6
K. Mendis
0 (1)
K. Mendis
6 (17)
M. Bracewell
3-0-10-1
9.6
0
Michael Bracewell To Kamindu Mendis
Looped up, full and on off, Kamindu Mendis drives it straight to short covers.
Kamindu Mendis comes out to the middle now.
9.5
W
Michael Bracewell To Pathum Nissanka OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Michael Bracewell strikes now! He flights this one up around middle. Pathum Nissanka uses his feet to clear mid on but fails to get underneath the ball. He mistimes it badly and Mark Chapman at mid on leaps up and takes a nice catch. Nissanka once again throws away his wicket after getting to a decent start.
9.4
1
Michael Bracewell To Kusal Mendis
Short again and on leg, Kusal Mendis heaves it away towards deep square leg again for one.
9.3
1
Michael Bracewell To Pathum Nissanka
Goes short and on leg, Pathum Nissanka pulls it towards deep square leg for another run.
9.2
1
Michael Bracewell To Kusal Mendis
A low full toss, on middle, Kusal Mendis drills it towards long on for a run.
9.1
1
Michael Bracewell To Pathum Nissanka
Floated, full and on middle, turns in, Pathum Nissanka looks to play at it but gets an inside edge towards square leg for a single.
End Of The Over 9 : 37/1
0 Runs
- 08.1
- 08.2
- 08.3
- 08.4
- 08.5
- 08.6
K. Mendis
4 (15)
P. Nissanka
26 (30)
M. Santner
5-1-16-1
8.6
0
Mitchell Santner To Kusal Mendis
Quicker one, short and around off turns away, Kusal Mendis withdraws his bat at the last moment.
8.5
0
Mitchell Santner To Kusal Mendis
Slows it up a bit, full and on middle again, Kusal Mendis prods forward and blocks it out.
8.4
0
Mitchell Santner To Kusal Mendis
Flighted, full and on middle, Kusal Mendis defends it on the front foot.
8.3
0
Mitchell Santner To Kusal Mendis
Tossed up, full and on middle, Kusal Mendis turns it to short mid-wicket.
8.2
0
Mitchell Santner To Kusal Mendis
Floated, full and on middle, angling in, Kusal Mendis stays in his crease and blocks it out.
8.1
0
Mitchell Santner To Kusal Mendis
Flatter, short and around off, turns away with extra bounce, Kusal Mendis moves back and adjusts well to stab it down to short covers.
End Of The Over 8 : 37/1
2 Runs
- 07.1
- 07.2
- 17.3
- 07.4
- 17.5
- 07.6
P. Nissanka
26 (30)
K. Mendis
4 (9)
M. Bracewell
2-0-6-0
7.6
0
Michael Bracewell To Pathum Nissanka
Slows it up, full and on off, Pathum Nissanka defends it on the front foot.
7.5
1
Michael Bracewell To Kusal Mendis
Flighted, full and on middle, Kusal Mendis tucks it through mid-wicket for one.
7.4
0
Michael Bracewell To Kusal Mendis
Another big shout for LBW, but turned down again! New Zealand takes another review and this looks closer than the earlier appeal. Flatter delivery, short and on off, turns in a bit. Kusal Mendis goes down across to heave it away but misses and gets hit on the pads. UltraEdge confirms no bat involved and Ball Tracking once again comes up with two red and this time impact is umpire's. The Kiwis are missing a bit of luck here but they do keep the review.
7.3
1
Michael Bracewell To Pathum Nissanka
Goes short and on middle, Pathum Nissanka pulls it towards deep mid-wicket for a single.
7.2
0
Michael Bracewell To Pathum Nissanka
Tossed up, full and around off, Pathum Nissanka drags it towards mid on who fumbles a bit but no harm done.
7.1
0
Michael Bracewell To Pathum Nissanka
Floated, short and on leg, Pathum Nissanka nudges it towards square leg.
End Of The Over 7 : 35/1
7 Runs
- 06.1
- 26.2
- 46.3
- 06.4
- 16.5
- 06.6
K. Mendis
3 (7)
P. Nissanka
25 (26)
M. Santner
4-0-16-1
6.6
0
Mitchell Santner To Kusal Mendis
Slows it up, full and outside off, turns away, Kusal Mendis leaves it alone.
6.5
1
Mitchell Santner To Pathum Nissanka
Flighted, full and on off, Pathum Nissanka drives it towards short covers who makes a half-stop. They cross.
6.4
0
Mitchell Santner To Pathum Nissanka
A huge shout for LBW, but turned down! Mitchell Santner takes the review though. This is an arm ball, full and on middle, angles in, Pathum Nissanka prods forward to block but plays down the wrong line and misses getting hit on the pads. UltraEdge confirms no bat involved but Ball Tracking comes up with two reds and that wickets is umpire's call. That saves Nissanka!
6.3
4
Mitchell Santner To Pathum Nissanka
FOUR! Good effort in the deep but in vain! Tossed up, full and on middle, Pathum Nissanka goes down and slog sweeps it off the top edge towards the vacant deep mid-wicket region. The fielder covers a lot of ground to his left, collects and throws it up to his partner. However, the replay shows that his feet touches the ropes while the ball was still in the hand and it is a boundary.
6.2
2
Mitchell Santner To Pathum Nissanka
Floated, short and around off, turns away, Pathum Nissanka cuts it away nicely through point for a couple of runs.
6.1
0
Mitchell Santner To Pathum Nissanka
Flatter, full and on middle, Pathum Nissanka stays back and blocks it out.
End Of The Over 6 : 28/1
4 Runs
- 15.1
- 15.2
- 15.3
- 15.4
- 05.5
- 05.6
K. Mendis
3 (6)
P. Nissanka
18 (21)
M. Bracewell
1-0-4-0
5.6
0
Michael Bracewell To Kusal Mendis
Tossed up, full and on middle, Kusal Mendis tucks it to short mid-wicket where Glenn Phillips makes a good diving stop.
5.5
0
Michael Bracewell To Kusal Mendis
Goes short once more, on middle, Kusal Mendis pats it to the leg side and wants the run but is sent back.
5.4
1
Michael Bracewell To Pathum Nissanka
Just short! Flighted, full and on middle, Pathum Nissanka mistimes is lofted shot towards mid on. Mark Chapman drives forward to his left but the ball lands well in front of him and deflects off his body towards long off. They cross.
5.3
1
Michael Bracewell To Kusal Mendis
Flatter, short and around off, keeps low, Kusal Mendis once again moves back and swats it to mid on for another run.
5.2
1
Michael Bracewell To Pathum Nissanka
Floated, short and on leg, turns in, Pathum Nissanka flicks it towards square leg for a run.
5.1
1
Michael Bracewell To Kusal Mendis
Michael Bracewell starts with a short delivery, on middle, Kusal Mendis moves back and pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
End Of The Over 5 : 24/1
2 Runs
- 04.1
- 14.2
- W 4.3
- 04.4
- 14.5
- 04.6
P. Nissanka
16 (19)
K. Mendis
1 (2)
M. Santner
3-0-9-1
4.6
0
Mitchell Santner To Pathum Nissanka
Around off. Kept out.
4.5
1
Mitchell Santner To Kusal Mendis
Lands safe! Lucky escape! On middle. Mendis looks to sweep. It goes off the top edge but lands wide of short fine leg. A run taken.
4.4
0
Mitchell Santner To Kusal Mendis
Beauty again! This angles into off. It lands and spins away. Mendis looks to defend but misses.
Kusal Mendis walks out to bat at number 3.
4.3
W
Mitchell Santner To Avishka Fernando OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Number one down! Avishka Fernando falls. Century in the last game but not a lot here! On middle. Fernando plays the sweep but it bounces more than he expects. It goes more off the top edge and it goes straight to deep square leg where Henry Nicholls pouches it safely. An early wicket for the Kiwis, just what they wanted!
4.2
1
Mitchell Santner To Pathum Nissanka
Slower through the air and on off. This is guided to point.
4.1
0
Mitchell Santner To Pathum Nissanka
Beauty again! This lands on off and then spins away. Nissanka looks to defend but is beaten.
End Of The Over 4 : 22/0
5 Runs
- 03.1
- 03.2
- 03.3
- 43.4
- 03.5
- 13.6
P. Nissanka
15 (16)
A. Fernando
5 (8)
J. Duffy
2-0-13-0
3.6
1
Jacob Duffy To Pathum Nissanka
Angled into the pads. This is worked through square leg for one.
3.5
0
Jacob Duffy To Pathum Nissanka
Back of a length and on off. This is pushed to cover.
3.4
4
Jacob Duffy To Pathum Nissanka
FOUR! Up and over! On middle. Length. This is pulled over the mid-wicket fielder and this races away.
3.3
0
Jacob Duffy To Pathum Nissanka
Length and around off. Nissanka looks to defend but gets an inside edge onto the pads.
3.2
0
Jacob Duffy To Pathum Nissanka
Around off. This is pushed to cover.
3.1
0
Jacob Duffy To Pathum Nissanka
Length and on middle. Kept out.
End Of The Over 3 : 17/0
8 Runs
- 02.1
- 02.2
- 42.3
- 12.4
- 12.5
- 2 B 2.6
A. Fernando
5 (8)
P. Nissanka
10 (10)
M. Santner
2-0-7-0
2.6
b
Mitchell Santner To Avishka Fernando
Close again! This is angled into the leg stump. Fernando looks to drive but misses. It goes just past the leg pole. The keeper does not collect it cleanly. Two taken as it rolls towards fine leg.
2.5
1
Mitchell Santner To Pathum Nissanka
Around off. Shortish. This is pushed down to long off for one.
2.4
1
Mitchell Santner To Avishka Fernando
Fuller and on off. Fernando strikes it down to long off for one.
2.3
4
Mitchell Santner To Avishka Fernando
EDGED AND FOUR! Just wide of the slip fielder. Beautifully bowled. Slows it up, lands it around off, a little bit of turn too. Fernando looks to drive but this goes off the outside edge past the slip fielder and down to the third man fence.
2.2
0
Mitchell Santner To Avishka Fernando
Flatter and on off. Fernando pushes it to cover.
2.1
0
Mitchell Santner To Avishka Fernando
Slower and angled into middle. Defended.
End Of The Over 2 : 9/0
8 Runs
- 41.1
- 01.2
- 01.3
- 01.4
- 41.5
- 01.6
P. Nissanka
9 (9)
A. Fernando
0 (3)
J. Duffy
1-0-8-0
1.6
0
Jacob Duffy To Pathum Nissanka
Dot to end but an expensive start! Around off. Length. This is guided to point.
1.5
4
Jacob Duffy To Pathum Nissanka
FOUR! Pulled away! Second in the over! Way too short and Nissanka says thank you very much. He hammers it past mid-wicket. No chance of stopping that.
1.4
0
Jacob Duffy To Pathum Nissanka
Slightly fuller. Nissanka leans forward and pushes it to covers.
1.3
0
Jacob Duffy To Pathum Nissanka
Another one on a length and around off. Nissanka stays back and defends.
1.2
0
Jacob Duffy To Pathum Nissanka
Length and on off. Defended.
1.1
4
Jacob Duffy To Pathum Nissanka
FOUR! All timing! Length and around off. Nissanka stands tall and punches it past cover. This races away to the fence. First of the chase.
Jacob Duffy to bowl with the second new ball.
End Of The Over 1 : 1/0
1 Runs
- 00.1
- 00.2
- 10.3
- 00.4
- 00.5
- 00.6
A. Fernando
0 (3)
P. Nissanka
1 (3)
M. Santner
1-0-1-0
0.6
0
Mitchell Santner To Avishka Fernando
Another excellent nut to end! Slower again and around off. Fernando leans forward and looks to block. But this one turns away too and is beaten.
0.5
0
Mitchell Santner To Avishka Fernando
That's a beauty! Slower and around off. It lands and spins away sharply. Fernando is beaten as he looks to defend.
0.4
0
Mitchell Santner To Avishka Fernando
Fuller and around off. Fernando pushes it to covers.
0.3
1
Mitchell Santner To Pathum Nissanka
Around off. Floated up. This is pushed down to long off for one. Sri Lanka and Nissanka are underway!
0.2
0
Mitchell Santner To Pathum Nissanka
Tossed up on middle. Blocked.
0.1
0
Mitchell Santner To Pathum Nissanka
Flatter and on off. A little bit of extra bounce and turn away. It is pushed to cover.
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Match Info
- Venue Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy
- Weather Clear
- Toss Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to field
- Result Sri Lanka beat New Zealand by 3 wickets (DLS method)
- Player of the Match Kusal Mendis
- Umpire Langton Rusere (ZIM), Prageeth Rambukwella (SL) and Rod Tucker (AUS)
- Referee Graeme Labrooy (SL)
Match Notes
- Innings Break: New Zealand 209/10 in 45.1 overs
- New Zealand 209/10: M Hay c K Mendis b M Theekshanaa 49(62)
- Referral 3 (45.1 ovs): SL against M Hay (Caught) Successful (SL: 2, NZ: 2)
- New Zealand 203/9 in 44.2 overs
- New Zealand 185/8: N Smith lbw b J Vandersay 0(1)
- Referral 2 (40.2 ovs): N Smith against SL (LBW) Unsuccessful (SL: 2, NZ: 2) (Retained)
- Power play 2 (11-38): New Zealand 176/6 (138 runs, 4 wickets)
- M Santner dropped on 1 by P Nissanka in 37.2 overs
- M Chapman dropped on 69 by S Samarawickrama in 34.2 overs
- New Zealand 154/4 in 34.1 overs
- Drinks: New Zealand 148/4 in 34.0 overs
- 5th wkt Partnership: 50 off 65 balls between M Chapman (23) and M Hay (27)
- 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, NZ: 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
- Sri Lanka 200/7 in 43.1 overs
- Power play 2 (11-38): Sri Lanka 166/7 (125 runs, 5 wickets)
- K Mendis 32nd ODI fifty: 50 runs in 84 balls (4x4) (0x6)
- Sri Lanka 152/6 in 33.4 overs
- Drinks: Sri Lanka 130/5 in 31.0 overs
- Sri Lanka 102/5 in 22.4 overs
- Sri Lanka 50/3 in 11.5 overs
- Power play 1 (1-10): Sri Lanka 41/2
- Referral 2 (7.4 ovs): NZ against K Mendis (LBW) Unsuccessful (SL: 2, NZ: 2) (Retained)
- Referral 1 (6.4 ovs): NZ against P Nissanka (LBW) Unsuccessful (SL: 2, NZ: 2) (Retained)
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Worm
| Player | Runs | Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| Kusal Mendis SL | 217 | 217.00 |
| Will Young NZ | 130 | 65.00 |
| Avishka Fernando SL | 105 | 52.50 |
| Mark Chapman NZ | 78 | 39.00 |
| Henry Nicholls NZ | 60 | 30.00 |
| Player | Wickets | Eco. |
|---|---|---|
| Maheesh Theekshana SL | 5 | 4.06 |
| Michael Bracewell NZ | 5 | 5.73 |
| Jeffrey Vandersay SL | 4 | 4.95 |
| Charith Asalanka SL | 3 | 4.42 |
| Jacob Duffy NZ | 3 | 5.77 |
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