SL vs NZ 1st Day 2 Highlights: Sri Lankan middle-order batsman Kamindu Mendis stormed into the record books in Galle on Friday when he became just the fourth cricketer to make 1,000 runs inside 13 Test innings. The 25-year old has played just eight Test matches since his debut two years ago at the same venue against Australia but has quickly made a name for himself as a star hitter. His unbeaten 182 saw Sri Lanka declaring their innings at 602 for 5 before the side reduced Blackcaps to 22 fof 2. (Scorecard)
SL vs NZ 2nd Test Day 2 Highlights
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We are back for New Zealand's second innings! The players and the umpires are out in the middle. Devon Conway and Tom Latham are the two openers for the New Zealand. Nishan Peiris to start with the ball. Let's go...
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... THIRD INNINGS ...
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The news is that the follow-on has been enforced by Dhananjaya de Silva! They will look to challenge the New Zealand batters once again without allowing them a break. The Kiwi batters will need to brace themselves now for another demanding session as they face a relentless spin challenge on a surface likely to deteriorate further. Stay tuned...
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Trailing by a staggering 514 runs, New Zealand's performance will be a cause for concern as they failed to build any significant partnerships or withstand the onslaught from the opposition. Prabath Jayasuriya emerged as the standout performer, claiming 6 wickets, 5 of those catches were taken by Dhananjaya de Silva! Support came from Nishan Peiris, who took 3 wickets, while Asitha Fernando contributed with 1 wicket.
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What a display of bowling prowess this was from the Lankan bowlers! They have decisively outclassed the New Zealand batting lineup, dismissing them for a mere 88 runs. New Zealand commenced the session at 22 for 2 but faced a swift collapse, being bowled out within the same session, a testament to the Sri Lankan bowlers' relentless pressure and precision. Only 3 of the New Zealand batters managed to score in double digits and Mitchell Santner with 29 was their top scorer.
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39.5WNishan Peiris to Mitchell Santner
OUT! TIMBER! That's it! New Zealand have been bowled out for 88! This one goes with the arm, on off, Mitchell Santner leans forward and looks to block it but misses as the ball rattles over the off pole! New Zealand trail by 514 runs!
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39.40Nishan Peiris to Mitchell Santner
Too full, on off, Mitchell Santner taps it to mid off.
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39.30Nishan Peiris to Mitchell Santner
Tosses it up on middle, Mitchell Santner defends it again.
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39.20Nishan Peiris to Mitchell Santner
Slower one, on middle, Mitchell Santner leans forward and blocks it.
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39.12Nishan Peiris to Mitchell Santner
Fuller one, on middle, Mitchell Santner turns it through backward point for a brace.
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38.60to William O'Rourke
Lands it on off, William O'Rourke leans forward and blocks it.
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38.51to Mitchell Santner
Too full, on middle, Mitchell Santner pushes it to covers for one.
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38.41to William O'Rourke
Short, on middle, William O'Rourke punches it to mid off for one.
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38.30to William O'Rourke
Short and wide, William O'Rourke slaps it to point.
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38.20to William O'Rourke
Slower through the air, William O'Rourke rocks back and blocks it.
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38.10to William O'Rourke
Full, on middle, William O'Rourke leans forward and blocks it.
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37.60Nishan Peiris to Mitchell Santner
Short, on off, Mitchell Santner punches it to the point fielder.
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37.54Nishan Peiris to Mitchell Santner
FOUR! Good hit down the ground! Fuller one, on middle, Mitchell Santner uses his feet and lifts it over the bowler's head for a boundary.
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37.40Nishan Peiris to Mitchell Santner
Too full, on middle, Mitchell Santner defends it back towards the bowler.
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37.30Nishan Peiris to Mitchell Santner
Short and wide, Mitchell Santner slaps it to the point fielder.