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New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, 1st ODI Match Summary

NZ vs SL, 2019 - ODI Summary

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Scorecard
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1st ODI, Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui , Jan 03, 2019
New Zealand New Zealand
371/7 (50.0/50)
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
326 (49.0/50)
New Zealand beat Sri Lanka by 45 runs
  • Player of the Match
    Martin Guptill
NZ 371/7
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/1225-martin-guptill-playerprofile>Martin Guptill</a>
Martin Guptill
138 (139)
  • 11x4s
  • 5x6s
  • 99.28SR
<a href=/cricket/players/1058-kane-williamson-playerprofile>Kane Williamson</a>
Kane Williamson
76 (74)
  • 6x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 102.70SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Nuwan Pradeep
ECON 9
8
OVERS
72/2
R/W
Bowler
Lasith Malinga
ECON 7.8
10
OVERS
78/2
R/W
SL 326/10
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/1484-kusal-perera-playerprofile>Kusal Perera</a>
Kusal Perera
102 (86)
  • 13x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 118.60SR
<a href=/cricket/players/50716-dickwella-patabandige-dilantha-niroshan-dickwella-playerprofile>Niroshan Dickwella</a>
Niroshan Dickwella
76 (50)
  • 8x4s
  • 3x6s
  • 152SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
James Neesham
ECON 4.75
8
OVERS
38/3
R/W
Bowler
Ish Sodhi
ECON 5.3
10
OVERS
53/2
R/W
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So that's it from the first ODI at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui. The hosts did really well with the bat as expected but what was nice to see was the response of Sri Lanka with the bat. If this game is anything to go by, we should be in for a good series. The second match will be on the 5th of January at the same ground. It will begin at 1400 local (0100 GMT). See you and till then, take care. You can now switch tabs to catch the action from the Cape Town Test where Pakistan are in all sorts of trouble after being put to bat. Cheers!
Victorious New Zealand skipper, Kane Williamson says that it was a good surface and the outfield was very quick. Also adds that the wind was also a factor. Mentions that both sides played really competitive cricket and admits that it was tough for the bowlers. Feels that they need to get a bit smarter with the ball and hit the right areas and pick wickets to build scoreboard pressure. Further mentions that the effort was there and a lot of credit goes to Sri Lanka for the way they batted. On Guptill returning, Williamson says that he is a world class player and his knock helped them set the platform. Praises the likes of Neesham, Taylor and Nicholls who pushed the total further which was crucial. On Neesham's all-round show, Kane terms it as the match-changing performance.
Sri Lanka skipper, Lasith Malinga says that they didn't bowl too many wicket-taking deliveries and they have to analyze that and come back hard. Adds that they will be playing on the same surface again in the second ODI and they have to work on their variations. Feels that all the players realize that they are not bowling well. He is happy with the batting as they got good partnerships going and hopes to do even better in the next game.
Man of the Match, Martin Guptill says that he is really happy with the outing he had with the bat. Informs that he played in the T20 Leagues in West Indies and England and has worked hard to get back in the team. States that it's been quite frustrating past few months for him, struggling with injuries but everything has settled down and his body is feeling pretty good. Adds that he lost his rhythm a couple of times today but overall it was a good outing for him and his team.
Earlier in the afternoon, New Zealand got to 372 on the back of a century from the comeback man, Guptill and quickfire knocks from Ross Taylor and James Neesham. The latter was devastating with his cameo of 47 off just 13 balls. He would later come onto bowl and pick up 3/38 as well. Thus, all in all it was a more complete performance from NZ that saw them trump the Island nation here today. Presentation to follow.
The Lankan chase began superbly with a 100-plus run partnership for the opening wicket. Both the left-handed openers did really well but both fell in quick succession. Kusal Perera who came in at number 3 played a magnificent knock and got to his century but it was in a losing cause as wickets were falling around him and he didn't have much help from others. Once he departed, the game was all but over. In the end, the runs conceded in the final few overs of the first innings came to haunt the Lankans. Maybe 30 runs less and the story could have been completely different.
A high-scoring game here! But in the end, you can say the difference between the two teams was the James Neesham burst at the end of the first innings. 372 was always going to be a little too much for the visitors to chase and even though they had good partnerships and top 3 batsmen playing well, one would have always backed the Kiwis because a couple of wickets was all that was needed to sky-rocket the required rate. And that's exactly what happened.
48.6
W
Matt Henry To Lasith Malinga OUT!
OUT! Bowled 'em! It's all over here. NEW ZEALAND WIN BY 45 RUNS AND GO UP 1-0 IN THE THREE-MATCH SERIES. A perfect yorker, somewhat like giving Malinga a taste of his own medicine. The Lankan skipper can't keep it out and the ball knocks the stumps. The NZ players are elated and Malinga and Pradeep wait patiently to shake hands. Been a great performance by both teams but the Kiwis were better in the end.
48.5
0
Matt Henry To Lasith Malinga
Yorker length ball on middle, kept out by the batsman.
48.4
6
Matt Henry To Lasith Malinga
SIX! Another biggie, this time from the bat of Malinga. Short of a length ball on middle and Lasith pulls it hard over mid-wicket for a maximum. A lady in the crowd seems to have been hit by the ball, hope she's okay.
48.3
2
Matt Henry To Lasith Malinga
Dropped! Fuller outside off, Lasith Malinga lifts it towards mid off and Nicholls out there cannot take this one moving to his right. Drops it and the batsmen come back for two by the time the ball is returned.
48.2
2
Matt Henry To Lasith Malinga
Short length ball on middle. Pulled away to deep mid-wicket for a couple by Malinga on this occasion.
48.1
0
Matt Henry To Lasith Malinga
Length ball on middle and leg following the batsman, defended off the back foot with a straight bat.
Over 48 : 316/9
6 Runs
N. Pradeep
6 (3)
L. Malinga
1 (1)
T. Boult
10-0-65-2
47.6
6
Trent Boult To Nuwan Pradeep
SIX! What a well timed shot by the no. 11 batsman. Uses the pace of Boult and lifts it over the bowler's head and all the way for six. Brought a smile to his face. Boult ends with 2/65 off 10 overs.
47.5
0
Trent Boult To Nuwan Pradeep
Length ball outside off, driven towards mid off by the batsman.
47.4
0
Trent Boult To Nuwan Pradeep
Fuller outside off, dug out towards cover by Pradeep.
Nuwan Pradeep is the last batsman.
47.3
W
Trent Boult To Lakshan Sandakan OUT!
OUT! Cleaned up the no. 10 batsman. Pacy and on target, you miss I hit stuff. Too good for Sandakan who tries to hit it through the covers. Knocks the off stump as he misses. Boult gets his second wicket and mere formalities left now.
47.2
0
Trent Boult To Lakshan Sandakan
Fuller length once more, Lakshan gets an inside edge as he tries to hit it on the off side. That runs to the keeper missing the leg stump by inches.
47.1
0
Trent Boult To Lakshan Sandakan
A play and a miss this time! Angling in from around the wicket, Sandakan goes for the swing but misses.
Over 47 : 310/8
7 Runs
L. Sandakan
6 (4)
L. Malinga
1 (1)
L. Ferguson
10-0-65-2
46.6
1
Lockie Ferguson To Lakshan Sandakan
Fuller length ball on middle and Lakshan drives it down to long on for a single, keeping strike.
46.5
0
Lockie Ferguson To Lakshan Sandakan
On middle, dropping on a length, Sandakan defends this off the back foot with a straight bat.
46.4
1
Lockie Ferguson To Lasith Malinga
Full toss on middle, Malinga backs away and tries to slash. Gets a thick outside edge to third man for a single.
46.3
1
Lockie Ferguson To Lakshan Sandakan
Another one that is played down to third man. This time with the angled bat to a full length delivery.
46.2
4
Lockie Ferguson To Lakshan Sandakan
FOUR! Full outside off, Sandakan makes room and swings. Gets an outside edge that runs fine to third man for a boundary.
46.1
W
Lockie Ferguson To Seekkuge Prasanna OUT!
OUT! The third umpire signals it and Seekkuge Prasanna has to leave. What a catch from the debutant! That is his fourth catch today. A length ball on middle and Prasanna who was looking to slog it on the leg side gets a faint under edge that sneaks between the batsman and the leg stump. The ball goes low to the keeper's left and Seifert takes it inches above the surface. Well done! Sri Lanka all but done now.
There is an appeal for caught behind. Prasanna is the man in question. The umpire is unsure and has taken in upstairs. The soft signal has been given as out.
Over 46 : 303/7
6 Runs
S. Prasanna
16 (13)
L. Malinga
0 (0)
T. Boult
9-0-59-1
45.6
1
Trent Boult To Seekkuge Prasanna
Short and on middle, Prasanna tries to pull but gets a top edge wide of the keeper for a single.
45.5
2
Trent Boult To Seekkuge Prasanna
On the pads, eased away through backward square leg for a couple.
45.4
0
Trent Boult To Seekkuge Prasanna
Sharp delivery, short and wide outside off, Prasanna tries to cut but misses.
Full Commentary
Match Info
  • Venue Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss New Zealand won the toss and elected to bat
  • Result New Zealand beat Sri Lanka by 45 runs
  • Player of the Match Martin Guptill
  • Umpire Paul Wilson (AUS), Chris Brown (NZ) and Richard Illingworth (ENG)
  • Referee Sir Richie Richardson (WI)
Match Notes
  • Powerplay 3 (41-50): New Zealand 371/7 (126 runs, 5 wickets)
  • New Zealand 355/6 in 48.5 overs
  • New Zealand 301/4 in 45.2 overs
  • H Nicholls dropped on 6 by L Sandakan in 45.1 overs
  • R Taylor 44th ODI fifty: 50 runs in 34 balls (5x4) (2x6)
  • New Zealand 251/2 in 40.3 overs
  • Powerplay 2 (11-40): New Zealand 245/2 (187 runs, 1 wicket)
  • 3rd wkt Partnership: 50 off 53 balls between M Guptill (29) and R Taylor (17)
  • New Zealand 200/2 in 34.2 overs
  • M Guptill 14th ODI hundred: 102 runs in 111 balls (10x4) (2x6)
  • Drinks: New Zealand 192/2 in 33.0 overs
  • 2nd wkt Partnership: 150 off 147 balls between M Guptill (75) and K Williamson (72)
  • New Zealand 150/1 in 25.4 overs
  • K Williamson 34th ODI fifty: 51 runs in 52 balls (4x4) (0x6)
  • 2nd wkt Partnership: 102 off 100 balls between M Guptill (55) and K Williamson (46)
  • M Guptill ODI fifty: 52 runs in 54 balls (6x4) (1x6)
  • New Zealand 102/1 in 18.0 overs
  • Drinks: New Zealand 86/1 in 16.0 overs
  • 2nd wkt Partnership: 51 off 47 balls between M Guptill (26) and K Williamson (24)
  • Powerplay 1 (1-10): New Zealand 58/1
  • M Guptill completes 6000 runs in ODI
  • New Zealand 50/1 in 7.5 overs
  • Tim Seifert makes his ODI debut for New Zealand
  • L Malinga dropped on 3 by H Nicholls in 48.3 overs
  • Sri Lanka 300/7 in 45.3 overs
  • K Perera 4th ODI hundred: 101 runs in 82 balls (13x4) (1x6)
  • Sri Lanka 253/4 in 38.4 overs
  • Drinks: Sri Lanka 205/3 in 31.0 overs
  • K Perera ODI fifty: 50 runs in 41 balls (7x4) (0x6)
  • Sri Lanka 200/3 in 29.4 overs
  • Referral 1 (27.0 ovs): NZ against D Chandimal (LBW) Unsuccessful (NZ: 0, SL: 1)
  • 3rd wkt Partnership: 51 off 41 balls between K Perera (32) and K Mendis (18)
  • Sri Lanka 151/2 in 22.4 overs
  • Drinks: Sri Lanka 112/0 in 17.0 overs
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 100 off 89 balls between N Dickwella (54) and D Gunathilaka (40)
  • Sri Lanka 100/0 in 14.4 overs
  • N Dickwella 9th ODI fifty: 51 runs in 33 balls (6x4) (2x6)
  • Powerplay 1 (1-10): Sri Lanka 70/0
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 50 off 43 balls between N Dickwella (27) and D Gunathilaka (19)
  • Sri Lanka 50/0 in 6.6 overs
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