New Zealand vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test, Day 1 Highlights: Bad Light Forces Early Stumps, New Zealand 155/2
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test Day 1: New Zealand 155/2 at stumps after bad light ended play early.
The Day 1 of the second Test between New Zealand and Sri Lanka concluded early as bad light forced the umpires to call stumps. At the end of the day's play, the Kiwis sat at 155/2 in 48 overs. Devon Conway (78) and Kane Williamson (26 not-out), led the scoring charts for the hosts. Sri Lanka and New Zealand regrouped again after seeing the first Test between them ending in a thrilling win for the hosts. Kane Williamson hit the winning runs for the Kiwis in the match on the last delivery of the match, putting his side 1-0 ahead while also knocking the Lankans out of the World Test Championship race. Sri Lanka, who had plenty of positives to take from the first Test, start the second and final match of the series hoping to put in a similar show, but end up on the winning side this time. (Scorecard)
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New Zealand vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test, Day 1
Welcome back. The Kiwi players are out in the middle.
...SECOND INNINGS...
There is nothing much to write about Sri Lanka as they were made to toil hard with the ball and in the field. They were absolutely tired as we saw some sloppy fielding later on and couple of catches dropped which proved to be a big mistake. Sri Lanka now have to bat a small phase and they will hope to get past without losing any wickets. Stay tuned...
Henry Nicholls was dropped twice, one when he was new to the crease and one in his 90s. He came with a luck and made the most of the opportunity. New Zealand dominated throughout with Devon Conway scoring a fifty but then came the humongous stand between Kane Williamson and Henry Nicholls of around 360.
Tim Southee was waiting for Henry Nicholls to reach his milestone as he declares the innings. The Wellington crowd has witnessed a special day as two local boys have scored double-centuries. Kane Williamson first and then Henry Nicholls followed him. New Zealand have ended with a mammoth score though.
New Zealand have declared! Fuller and on middle, Blundell plays it to deep square leg for a single.
Double-century for Henry Nicholls! A standing ovation for him! The crowd has witnessed two superb performances. Full and on off, this is tucked to square leg for one.
On 199! Full and on off, Henry Nicholls whips it to deep square leg for a brace.
Outside off, this is hit to long off for a couple.
FOUR! This is full and outside off, Blundell lofts it over covers for a boundary.
Another yorker, outside off. Blundell squeezes it out to the keeper. A quick single.
A yorker on off, Blundell jams it out on the deck. The batters take a quick single.
On off, kept out.
FOUR! Outside off, Blundell lofts it to deep cover. The fielder slides to his left but makes an absolute blunder as he lets it go for four.
No ball! Sees Blundell going across and Kasun Rajitha follows him outside off. Blundell misses his lap shot.
Length and on off, Henry Nicholls plays it to deep square leg for a single.
FOUR! Freebie! A full toss on middle, Henry Nicholls slams it to deep mid-wicket for a boundary.
Shorter and outside off, Henry Nicholls shuffles way across to pull but misses.
Around off, this is played to long off for a single.
Outside off, left alone.