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Sri Lanka vs New Zealand, 1st Test Match Summary

SL vs NZ, 2024 - Test Summary

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Match Ended   
305&309
340&211 (71.4)
Sri Lanka beat New Zealand by 63 runs
  • Player of the Match
    Prabath Jayasuriya
SL 305/10
Bat Top Batsmen
114 (173)
  • 11x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 65.89SR
50 (68)
  • 7x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 73.52SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
ECON 2.92
18.5
OVERS
55/5
R/W
Bowler
ECON 2.88
18
OVERS
52/2
R/W
NZ 340/10
Bat Top Batsmen
70 (111)
  • 6x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 63.06SR
57 (86)
  • 7x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 66.27SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
SL 309/10
Bat Top Batsmen
83 (127)
  • 6x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 65.35SR
61 (150)
  • 6x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 40.66SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
ECON 3.00
30
OVERS
90/6
R/W
Bowler
ECON 2.88
17
OVERS
49/3
R/W
NZ 211/10
Bat Top Batsmen
92 (168)
  • 9x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 54.76SR
30 (43)
  • 4x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 69.76SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
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Right then, that is it from the intriguing first Test between these sides. Sri Lanka has secured a 1-0 lead in this Two Test series. The second test between these sides will be played on Thursday, the 26th of September. The game will begin at 4.30 am GMT. But as you all know, our build up begins much sooner so do join us for the same. Until then, take care, and cheers!
Dhananjaya de Silva, the skipper of Sri Lanka, says that win in England boosts their morale and the boys are delivering. States the stand between Chandimal and Karunaratne helped them a lot and it was one of the key factors of their win. Admits they need to improve and get more runs from the lower order. Says he enjoys captaining, he wasn’t going to bowl but he feels he has the ability to take wickets.
Tim Southee, the skipper of New Zealand, says that it was a good game, it’s a tough place to come but he’s happy for the way they fought. Credits the way William bowled and pips he’s got a great future. Adds they lost the last five wickets for not a lot in the first innings and that’s probably what cost them.
Prabath Jayasuriya is the Player of the Match. He says that he just does his best and sticks to the basics. Mentions he loves it here. Ends by saying that he just focuses on hitting the right lines and lengths.
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In the final chase of 275, the New Zealand team demonstrated moments of resilience with several partnerships, though ultimately, their key batters were unable to score big. Ravindra showcased a commendable performance, but he lacked consistent support from his teammates. He was ultimately dismissed on 92. On the bowling front, Jayasuriya and Ramesh stood out, combining to claim eight wickets between them, which played a crucial role in securing a convincing victory for their side.
In the third innings, the experienced heads of Dinesh Chandimal and Angelo Mathews, demonstrated their experience and skill, contributing significantly to setting a competitive target of 275 runs for the visiting team. Although the hosts were in a strong position to extend their lead beyond the 300-run mark, the opposition bowler, Patel, displayed exceptional form, effectively dismantling both the lower and middle order of the Sri Lankan batting lineup. He picked up 6 wickets in the third inning.
In response, the New Zealand top order displayed a strong performance, initially suggesting that they would establish a significant lead. However, the Sri Lankan spinners effectively dismantled the middle and the lower order, resulting in New Zealand taking a very slender lead of 35 runs.
After winning the toss and choosing to bat, Sri Lanka's innings struggled to gain momentum early on, finding themselves in a precarious position at 106/4. However, Kamindu Mendis played a key role with his impressive ton. With valuable contributions from a few others, Mendis' efforts were instrumental in guiding the team past the 300-run mark, ultimately setting a competitive total.
A fine, fine win for the hosts and they have now taken an unassailable lead in this series. They were really made to fight hard for this victory right from the first day. Credit to New Zealand though as they fought till the last day but just missed the line.
Over 71.4 : 211/10
1 Runs
  • 071.1
  • 171.2
  • 071.3
  • W 71.4
W. O'Rourke
0 (6)
A. Patel
2 (22)
P. Jayasuriya
30.4-7-68-5
71.4
W
Prabath Jayasuriya To William O'Rourke OUT!
OUT! TIMBER! A five-wicket haul for Prabath Jayasuriya and what a way to get it. Sri Lanka quickly finishes off this Test match today without wasting much time. Lands it on off, and it turns away from the batter. William O'Rourke leans forward to block it but gets beaten as the ball clips the top of off. Sri Lanka beat New Zealand by 63 runs!
71.3
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To William O'Rourke
Lands it on off, William O'Rourke eases it to the mid on fielder.
71.2
1
Prabath Jayasuriya To Ajaz Patel
Short again, outside off, Ajaz Patel punches it to point for one.
71.1
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Ajaz Patel
Short, on middle, Ajaz Patel tucks it to mid on.
Over 71 : 210/9
1 Runs
  • 070.1
  • 070.2
  • 070.3
  • 070.4
  • 170.5
  • 070.6
W. O'Rourke
0 (4)
A. Patel
1 (20)
de Silva
12-4-32-1
70.6
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To William O'Rourke
Too full, on off, William O'Rourke leans forward and blocks it well.
70.5
1
Dhananjaya de Silva To Ajaz Patel
Lands it outside off, Ajaz Patel knocks it to long off for one.
70.4
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Ajaz Patel
Lands it on off, Ajaz Patel pushes it back to the bowler.
70.3
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Ajaz Patel
Too full, on off, Ajaz Patel blocks it to short covers.
70.2
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Ajaz Patel
Short, on off, Ajaz Patel flicks it to mid-wicket.
70.1
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Ajaz Patel
Fuller one, on off, Ajaz Patel pushes it to mid off.
Over 70 : 209/9
1 Runs
  • 1 NB 69.1
  • 069.1
  • 069.2
  • W 69.3
  • 069.4
  • 069.5
  • 069.6
W. O'Rourke
0 (3)
A. Patel
0 (15)
P. Jayasuriya
30-7-67-4
69.6
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To William O'Rourke
Too full, on middle, William O'Rourke blocks it to the off side. A loud appeal for lbw but the umpire is unmoved. Sri Lanka refers and Ultra Edge shows that it clearly came off the bat. Sri Lanka are out of reviews now!
69.5
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To William O'Rourke
Short, on middle, William O'Rourke blocks it back.
69.4
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To William O'Rourke
Tossed up, outside off, William O'Rourke looks to block it but gets beaten.
William O'Rourke is the last batter in.
69.3
W
Prabath Jayasuriya To Rachin Ravindra OUT!
OUT! PLUMB! A huge moment in the game as Rachin Ravindra departs! Quicker one, on middle, with some turn. Rachin Ravindra looks to block it but wears it on his pads. A loud appeal and after a long thought, the umpire raises his finger. Rachin Ravindra refers and Ball Tracking shows three reds. Rachin Ravindra has to depart! He deserved a century to be honest.
69.2
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Rachin Ravindra
Lands it down leg, Rachin Ravindra pads it away.
69.1
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Rachin Ravindra
Short again, down leg, Rachin Ravindra flicks it to mid-wicket.
69.1
nb
Prabath Jayasuriya To Rachin Ravindra
Short, on middle, Rachin Ravindra covers his line and blocks it back. Oh, its a no ball for overstepping.
Ramesh Mendis to bowl from the opposite end.
Over 69 : 208/8
1 Runs
  • 068.1
  • 068.2
  • 068.3
  • 068.4
  • 068.5
  • 168.6
R. Ravindra
92 (164)
A. Patel
0 (15)
de Silva
11-4-31-1
68.6
1
Dhananjaya de Silva To Rachin Ravindra
Well played. Full, on off, Rachin Ravindra steers it through point for one. He keeps his strike.
71 OV
1 Runs
de Silva to A. Patel W. O'Rourke
  • 070.1
  • 070.2
  • 070.3
  • 070.4
  • 170.5
  • 070.6
70 OV
1 Runs
P. Jayasuriya to R. Ravindra W. O'Rourke
  • 1 NB 69.1
  • 069.1
  • 069.2
  • W 69.3
  • 069.4
  • 069.5
  • 069.6
69 OV
1 Runs
de Silva to R. Ravindra
  • 068.1
  • 068.2
  • 068.3
  • 068.4
  • 068.5
  • 168.6
68 OV
1 Runs
R. Mendis to R. Ravindra A. Patel
  • 167.1
  • 067.2
  • 067.3
  • 067.4
  • 067.5
  • 067.6
67 OV
1 Runs
P. Jayasuriya to R. Ravindra A. Patel
  • 066.1
  • 066.2
  • 066.3
  • 166.4
  • 066.5
  • 066.6
66 OV
1 Runs
R. Mendis to R. Ravindra
  • 065.1
  • 065.2
  • 065.3
  • 065.4
  • 065.5
  • 165.6
65 OV
1 Runs
P. Jayasuriya to R. Ravindra A. Patel
  • 164.1
  • 064.2
  • 064.3
  • 064.4
  • 064.5
  • 064.6
64 OV
1 Runs
R. Mendis to R. Ravindra T. Southee A. Patel
  • 063.1
  • 163.2
  • W 63.3
  • 063.4
  • 063.5
  • 063.6
63 OV
2 Runs
P. Jayasuriya to T. Southee R. Ravindra
  • 162.1
  • 162.2
  • 062.3
  • 062.4
  • 062.5
  • 062.6
62 OV
4 Runs
R. Mendis to R. Ravindra M. Santner T. Southee
  • 161.1
  • W 61.2
  • 061.3
  • 061.4
  • 161.5
  • 261.6
61 OV
3 Runs
P. Jayasuriya to R. Ravindra M. Santner
  • 160.1
  • 060.2
  • 160.3
  • 060.4
  • 060.5
  • 160.6
60 OV
0 Runs
R. Mendis to M. Santner
  • 059.1
  • 059.2
  • 059.3
  • 059.4
  • 059.5
  • 059.6
59 OV
8 Runs
de Silva to R. Ravindra
  • 058.1
  • 058.2
  • 458.3
  • 058.4
  • 058.5
  • 458.6
58 OV
2 Runs
R. Mendis to M. Santner R. Ravindra
  • 057.1
  • 057.2
  • 057.3
  • 157.4
  • 157.5
  • 057.6
57 OV
0 Runs
de Silva to R. Ravindra
  • 056.1
  • 056.2
  • 056.3
  • 056.4
  • 056.5
  • 056.6
56 OV
0 Runs
P. Jayasuriya to M. Santner
  • 055.1
  • 055.2
  • 055.3
  • 055.4
  • 055.5
  • 055.6
55 OV
8 Runs
de Silva to R. Ravindra
  • 054.1
  • 054.2
  • 054.3
  • 654.4
  • 054.5
  • 254.6
54 OV
3 Runs
P. Jayasuriya to R. Ravindra
  • 053.1
  • 253.2
  • 053.3
  • 053.4
  • 053.5
  • 153.6
53 OV
1 Runs
de Silva to R. Ravindra M. Santner
  • 052.1
  • 052.2
  • 052.3
  • 052.4
  • 152.5
  • 052.6
52 OV
3 Runs
P. Jayasuriya to R. Ravindra G. Phillips M. Santner
  • 151.1
  • 151.2
  • 051.3
  • 151.4
  • W 51.5
  • 051.6
51 OV
3 Runs
de Silva to R. Ravindra G. Phillips
  • 050.1
  • 150.2
  • 050.3
  • 150.4
  • 050.5
  • 150.6
50 OV
5 Runs
R. Mendis to R. Ravindra
  • 049.1
  • 049.2
  • 049.3
  • 049.4
  • 449.5
  • 149.6
49 OV
5 Runs
P. Jayasuriya to R. Ravindra G. Phillips
  • 048.1
  • 048.2
  • 148.3
  • 148.4
  • 248.5
  • 148.6
48 OV
3 Runs
R. Mendis to R. Ravindra G. Phillips
  • 147.1
  • 047.2
  • 047.3
  • 047.4
  • 147.5
  • 147.6
47 OV
0 Runs
P. Jayasuriya to T. Blundell G. Phillips
  • W 46.1
  • 046.2
  • 046.3
  • 046.4
  • 046.5
  • 046.6
46 OV
3 Runs
R. Mendis to T. Blundell R. Ravindra
  • 145.1
  • 045.2
  • 045.3
  • 145.4
  • 045.5
  • 145.6
45 OV
3 Runs
P. Jayasuriya to T. Blundell R. Ravindra
  • 044.1
  • 244.2
  • 144.3
  • 044.4
  • 044.5
  • 044.6
44 OV
4 Runs
R. Mendis to R. Ravindra
  • 043.1
  • 043.2
  • 443.3
  • 043.4
  • 043.5
  • 043.6
43 OV
3 Runs
P. Jayasuriya to R. Ravindra T. Blundell
  • 042.1
  • 142.2
  • 042.3
  • 142.4
  • 142.5
  • 042.6
42 OV
8 Runs
R. Mendis to T. Blundell
  • 041.1
  • 441.2
  • 041.3
  • 441.4
  • 041.5
  • 041.6
41 OV
1 Runs
P. Jayasuriya to T. Blundell R. Ravindra
  • 040.1
  • 040.2
  • 040.3
  • 040.4
  • 140.5
  • 040.6
40 OV
14 Runs
L. Kumara to R. Ravindra T. Blundell
  • 039.1
  • 439.2
  • 139.3
  • 439.4
  • 139.5
  • 439.6
39 OV
1 Runs
P. Jayasuriya to R. Ravindra T. Blundell
  • 038.1
  • 038.2
  • 138.3
  • 038.4
  • 038.5
  • 038.6
38 OV
1 Runs
L. Kumara to R. Ravindra T. Blundell
  • 037.1
  • 037.2
  • 137.3
  • 037.4
  • 037.5
  • 037.6
37 OV
6 Runs
R. Mendis to T. Blundell R. Ravindra
  • 036.1
  • 036.2
  • 036.3
  • 436.4
  • 136.5
  • 136.6
36 OV
3 Runs
P. Jayasuriya to T. Blundell R. Ravindra
  • 135.1
  • 135.2
  • 035.3
  • 035.4
  • 135.5
  • 035.6
35 OV
5 Runs
R. Mendis to T. Blundell R. Ravindra
  • 034.1
  • 134.2
  • 434.3
  • 034.4
  • 034.5
  • 034.6
34 OV
2 Runs
P. Jayasuriya to R. Ravindra
  • 033.1
  • 033.2
  • 033.3
  • 033.4
  • 2 B 33.5
  • 033.6
33 OV
3 Runs
R. Mendis to R. Ravindra D. Mitchell T. Blundell
  • 032.1
  • 132.2
  • W 32.3
  • 032.4
  • 232.5
  • 032.6
32 OV
0 Runs
P. Jayasuriya to D. Mitchell
  • 031.1
  • 031.2
  • 031.3
  • 031.4
  • 031.5
  • 031.6
31 OV
0 Runs
de Silva to R. Ravindra
  • 030.1
  • 030.2
  • 030.3
  • 030.4
  • 030.5
  • 030.6
30 OV
0 Runs
P. Jayasuriya to D. Mitchell
  • 029.1
  • 029.2
  • 029.3
  • 029.4
  • 029.5
  • 029.6
29 OV
5 Runs
de Silva to D. Mitchell R. Ravindra
  • 028.1
  • 028.2
  • 128.3
  • 028.4
  • 028.5
  • 428.6
28 OV
6 Runs
P. Jayasuriya to R. Ravindra D. Mitchell
  • 027.1
  • 4 B 27.2
  • 127.3
  • 027.4
  • 127.5
  • 027.6
27 OV
5 Runs
de Silva to R. Ravindra D. Mitchell
  • 226.1
  • 126.2
  • 026.3
  • 026.4
  • 126.5
  • 126.6
26 OV
6 Runs
P. Jayasuriya to D. Mitchell R. Ravindra
  • 125.1
  • 025.2
  • 025.3
  • 125.4
  • 425.5
  • 025.6
25 OV
0 Runs
de Silva to R. Ravindra
  • 024.1
  • 024.2
  • 024.3
  • 024.4
  • 024.5
  • 024.6
24 OV
5 Runs
R. Mendis to R. Ravindra D. Mitchell
  • 023.1
  • 023.2
  • 423.3
  • 023.4
  • 123.5
  • 023.6
23 OV
0 Runs
de Silva to T. Latham D. Mitchell
  • 022.1
  • 022.2
  • 022.3
  • 022.4
  • W 22.5
  • 022.6
22 OV
2 Runs
R. Mendis to R. Ravindra T. Latham
  • 121.1
  • 021.2
  • 021.3
  • 021.4
  • 021.5
  • 121.6
21 OV
6 Runs
P. Jayasuriya to T. Latham
  • 420.1
  • 020.2
  • 020.3
  • 020.4
  • 220.5
  • 020.6
20 OV
0 Runs
R. Mendis to R. Ravindra
  • 019.1
  • 019.2
  • 019.3
  • 019.4
  • 019.5
  • 019.6
19 OV
4 Runs
P. Jayasuriya to T. Latham R. Ravindra
  • 118.1
  • 2 B 18.2
  • 018.3
  • 018.4
  • 118.5
  • 018.6
18 OV
5 Runs
R. Mendis to T. Latham R. Ravindra
  • 017.1
  • 017.2
  • 017.3
  • 217.4
  • 117.5
  • 217.6
17 OV
0 Runs
P. Jayasuriya to K. Williamson R. Ravindra
  • 016.1
  • W 16.2
  • 016.3
  • 016.4
  • 016.5
  • 016.6
16 OV
4 Runs
R. Mendis to T. Latham K. Williamson
  • 015.1
  • 015.2
  • 015.3
  • 115.4
  • 315.5
  • 015.6
15 OV
2 Runs
P. Jayasuriya to K. Williamson T. Latham
  • 014.1
  • 114.2
  • 114.3
  • 014.4
  • 014.5
  • 014.6
14 OV
2 Runs
R. Mendis to T. Latham K. Williamson
  • 013.1
  • 113.2
  • 013.3
  • 113.4
  • 013.5
  • 013.6
13 OV
1 Runs
P. Jayasuriya to T. Latham K. Williamson
  • 012.1
  • 012.2
  • 112.3
  • 012.4
  • 012.5
  • 012.6
12 OV
3 Runs
R. Mendis to T. Latham K. Williamson
  • 011.1
  • 011.2
  • 111.3
  • 111.4
  • 111.5
  • 011.6
11 OV
3 Runs
P. Jayasuriya to T. Latham K. Williamson
  • 010.1
  • 110.2
  • 010.3
  • 110.4
  • 110.5
  • 010.6
10 OV
8 Runs
R. Mendis to K. Williamson
  • 49.1
  • 09.2
  • 49.3
  • 09.4
  • 09.5
  • 09.6
9 OV
11 Runs
P. Jayasuriya to K. Williamson
  • 08.1
  • 08.2
  • 08.3
  • 68.4
  • 48.5
  • 18.6
8 OV
0 Runs
R. Mendis to T. Latham
  • 07.1
  • 07.2
  • 07.3
  • 07.4
  • 07.5
  • 07.6
7 OV
0 Runs
P. Jayasuriya to K. Williamson
  • 06.1
  • 06.2
  • 06.3
  • 06.4
  • 06.5
  • 06.6
6 OV
4 Runs
R. Mendis to T. Latham
  • 05.1
  • 05.2
  • 05.3
  • 45.4
  • 05.5
  • 05.6
5 OV
2 Runs
P. Jayasuriya to K. Williamson T. Latham
  • 04.1
  • 04.2
  • 04.3
  • 04.4
  • 14.5
  • 14.6
4 OV
1 Runs
A. Fernando to K. Williamson T. Latham
  • 13.1
  • 03.2
  • 03.3
  • 03.4
  • 03.5
  • 03.6
3 OV
2 Runs
P. Jayasuriya to T. Latham K. Williamson
  • 12.1
  • 02.2
  • 02.3
  • 12.4
  • 02.5
  • 02.6
2 OV
4 Runs
A. Fernando to D. Conway K. Williamson T. Latham
  • 01.1
  • 21.2
  • 01.3
  • W 1.4
  • 11.5
  • 11.6
1 OV
4 Runs
R. Mendis to T. Latham D. Conway
  • 10.1
  • 10.2
  • 00.3
  • 10.4
  • 00.5
  • 10.6
Match Info
  • Venue Galle International Stadium, Galle
  • Weather Sunny
  • Toss Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat
  • Result Sri Lanka beat New Zealand by 63 runs
  • Player of the Match Prabath Jayasuriya
  • Umpire Michael Gough (ENG), Ahsan Raza (PAK) and Nitin Menon (IND)
  • Referee Javagal Srinath (IND)
Match Notes
  • Stumps: Sri Lanka 302/7 in 88.0 overs
  • Sri Lanka 301/6 in 85.2 overs
  • New ball taken: Sri Lanka 286/6 in 80.1 overs
  • Kushal Mendis 19th Test Fifty: 50 runs in 67 balls (7x4) (0x6)
  • K Mendis 4th Test hundred : 101 runs in 145 balls (11x4) (0x6)
  • Sri Lanka 250/5 in 71.2 overs
  • Drinks: Sri Lanka 245/ in 71.0 overs
  • 6th Wicket Partnership: 51 off 73 balls between Kamindu (29) and K Mendis (22)
  • Sri Lanka 201/5 in 62.3 overs
  • Tea: Sri Lanka 178/5 in 55.3 overs
  • 5th Wicket Partnership: 53 off 85 balls between A Mathews (14) and K Mendis (30)
  • K Mendis Test Fifty: 50 runs in 73 balls (6x4) (0x6)
  • Sri Lanka 153/4 in 45.6 overs
  • Drinks: Sri Lanka 128/4 in 41.0 overs
  • Referral 1 (34.6 ovs): NZ against A Mathews (LBW) Unsuccessful (SL:3, NZ:2)
  • Sri Lanka 101/3 in 33.1 overs
  • Lunch: Sri Lanka 88/2 in 28.0 overs
  • Drinks: Sri Lanka 50/2 in 12.0 overs
  • Sri Lanka 50/2 in 12.0 overs
  • Stumps: New Zealand 255/4 in 72.0 overs
  • New Zealand 250/4 in 70.1 overs
  • 5th wkt Partnership: 52 off 92 balls between D Mitchell (33) and T Blundell (14)
  • Referral 4 (61.1 ovs): T Blundell against Sri Lanka (Caught) Successful (SL: 2, NZ: 3)
  • Drinks: New Zealand 218/4 in 62.0 overs
  • New Zealand 200/4 in 55.3 overs
  • 3rd wkt Partnership: 50 off 81 balls between K Williamson(15) and R Ravindra (34)
  • Drinks: New Zealand 185/2 in 52.0 overs
  • K Williamson 35th Test fifty: 50 runs in 87 balls (4x4) (1x6)
  • Referral 3 (45.2 ovs): R Ravindra against Sri Lanka (LBW) Successful (SL: 2, NZ: 3)
  • New Zealand 152/2 in 41.1 overs
  • Tea: New Zealand 136/2 in 38.4 overs
  • Referral 2 (32.2 ovs): Sri Lanka against T Latham (Caught) Unsuccessful (SL: 2, NZ: 3)
  • 2nd wkt Partnership: 50 off 58 balls between T Latham (23) and K Williamson (30)
  • New Zealand 100/1 in 25.4 overs
  • Drinks: New Zealand 70/1 in 21.0 overs