New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, 2nd TestLive Scores and Updates from WellingtonNew Zealand clean sweep series by defeating Sri Lanka in the final Test match by an innings and 58 runs. NZ pacers were on the money as they bundled out Sri Lanka for 358 runs in the 2nd innings of the final Test match.
Hello and welcome to India Today’s live coverage of New Zealand vs Sri Lanka’s final Test match of the series.
That is it from this game then! New Zealand have won the Test series 2-0 and now it is time to shift focus on the 50-over format. Both sides will battle it out in a three-match ODI series with the first one starting on the 25th of March 0630 IST (0100 GMT). Till then, goodbye and take care!
Kane Williamson has been awarded the PLAYER OF THE SERIES!
Henry Nicholls has been given the MAN OF THE MATCH for his brilliant knock!
The follow-on was enforced, the Lankans showed great fight, the likes of Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva and Dinesh Chandimal really batted well. The three played their shots and made the Kiwis toil hard. Chandimal was unlucky not to get to a ton. Kasun Rajitha down the order also showed some fight. Just though as it seemed, it would head into Day 5, Tim Southee who was the hero with the ball for the Kiwis in the second innings, got the last wicket and gave his side a massive win.
Lanka just were not upto the mark in this game, we expected them to perform a lot better after how they played in the first game but they were quite under par. First, their bowlers were just not uto the mark. The Kiwis scored close to 600 in no time with Williamson and Nicholls scoring double tons. That batted in visitors out of the game and in reply, Sri Lanka were very poor with the bat. Except for Dimuth Karunaratne, no one showed any fight and they were bowled out for well below 200. Matt Henry and Michael Bracewell were the stars with the ball for the hosts.
It is Tim Southee who leads his side off the field! This is his first series win as New Zealand skipper and it is very well-deserved as the Kiwis were dominant throughout this game. Lanka on the other hand, can be happy with how they performed with the bat in this innings. They did not just surrender like they did in the first innings but made the Kiwis work hard for the wickets. They would have loved to take it into Day 5 but that was not the case.
141.6Tim Southee to Kasun Rajitha, OUT! EDGED AND TAKEN! There is the last wicket! That is the end of the game. It did take some time for the Kiwis to clean up the tail but they have ensured there will be no Day 5. This is on a length and outside off, Kasun Rajitha pushes at it, it goes off the outside edge to Daryl Mitchell at third slip. New Zealand WIN BY AN INNINGS AND 58 RUNS!
141.5Tim Southee to Kasun Rajitha, Outside off, left alone.
141.4Tim Southee to Kasun Rajitha, Around off, this is guided to point.
141.3Tim Southee to Kasun Rajitha, Outside off, left alone.
141.2Tim Southee to Kasun Rajitha, On middle, defended.
141.1Tim Southee to Kasun Rajitha, Outside off, left alone.
140.6Blair Tickner to Asitha Fernando, Bowls it short and on the body, Asitha Fernando leaves it alone and cops a blow on the body.
140.5Blair Tickner to Asitha Fernando, Around off, this is guided to point.
140.4Blair Tickner to Asitha Fernando, Shorter and down the leg side. Left alone.
140.3Blair Tickner to Asitha Fernando, On middle, shorter, this is defended.
140.2Blair Tickner to Asitha Fernando, On a length and down leg, Fernando looks to flick it but misses. A loud appeal for caught behind but the finger stays down. Southee goes upstairs and decides to use his final review. The replay shows that the ball had brushed his hips and New are out of their reviews now!
140.1Blair Tickner to Asitha Fernando, A bumper, ducked under.
140.1Blair Tickner to Asitha Fernando, WIDE! Way too short, WIDE.
139.6Tim Southee to Kasun Rajitha, On a length and outside off, Rajitha covers his line and let’s it go.
139.5Tim Southee to Kasun Rajitha, Bowls it just outside off, Rajitha leaves it alone again.
139.4Tim Southee to Kasun Rajitha, Short and on off, Rajitha leaves it alone.
139.3Tim Southee to Kasun Rajitha, Lands it outside off, Rajitha offers no stroke.
139.2Tim Southee to Kasun Rajitha, Another one on middle, Rajitha fends it to short covers.
139.1Tim Southee to Kasun Rajitha, Slightly shorter and on middle, Rajitha blocks it back.
138.6Michael Bracewell to Asitha Fernando, Bowls it outside off, Fernando eases it to silly point.
138.5Michael Bracewell to Asitha Fernando, Too full and on off, Fernando blocks it back.
138.4Michael Bracewell to Asitha Fernando, Some turn and bounce, Fernando blocks it with soft hands towards slips.
138.3Michael Bracewell to Asitha Fernando, Lands it outside off, Fernando leaves it alone.
138.2Michael Bracewell to Kasun Rajitha, A single as this is flicked towards short fine leg.
138.1Michael Bracewell to Kasun Rajitha, Flatter and on off, Rajitha blocks it to silly point.
137.6Tim Southee to Asitha Fernando, Short and on leg, Fernando gets a thick edge as the ball flies over keeper. The fielder does well aat the fine leg fence as the batters collect two.
137.5Tim Southee to Asitha Fernando, Touch fuller and on middle, Fernando blocks it back.
137.4Tim Southee to Asitha Fernando, Some extra bounce and on off, Fernando blocks it to slips.
137.3Tim Southee to Asitha Fernando, Slightly shorter and on off, Fernando looks to play at it but gets beaten.
137.2Tim Southee to Asitha Fernando, On a length, angling in, Fernando eases it to point.
137.1Tim Southee to Lahiru Kumara, OUT! TAKEN! Southee finally gets the man. Slightly shorter and outside off, it shapes in a bit, Kumara gets in two minds but decides to remove his bat at the very end. He gets a thick outside edge and Michael Bracewell takes a good catch diving to his left.
136.6Michael Bracewell to Kasun Rajitha, Full and on off, blocked out solidly.
136.5Michael Bracewell to Kasun Rajitha, Bowls it outside off, Rajitha looks to block it with soft hands but gets an outside edge. Luckily, it didn’t carry.
136.4Michael Bracewell to Kasun Rajitha, Some turn and bounce, Rajitha fends it to short leg.
136.3Michael Bracewell to Kasun Rajitha, Lands it on off, Rajitha defends it solidly.
136.2Michael Bracewell to Kasun Rajitha, Too full and on off, Rajitha blocks it back.
136.1Michael Bracewell to Kasun Rajitha, Flat and on off, Rajitha eases it to point.
135.6Tim Southee to Lahiru Kumara, Bowls it just outside off, Kumara looks to block it but misses. A loud appeal and Southee goes upstairs again. Ultra Edge shows a flat line and New Zealand loses another review.
135.5Tim Southee to Lahiru Kumara, Lands it down leg, Kumara offers no stroke.
135.4Tim Southee to Lahiru Kumara, Short and on leg, Kumara ducks underneath it.
135.3Tim Southee to Lahiru Kumara, Another dot as this is defended towards mid off.
135.2Tim Southee to Lahiru Kumara, Good length, angling in, outside off, Kumara looks to play at it but gets beaten.
135.1Tim Southee to Lahiru Kumara, Full and on off, defended out.
134.6Michael Bracewell to Kasun Rajitha, Lands it on off, Rajitha blocks it to covers.
134.5Michael Bracewell to Kasun Rajitha, Lands it on off, Rajitha eases it to short covers.
134.4Michael Bracewell to Kasun Rajitha, Another one outside off, Rajitha leaves it alone.
134.3Michael Bracewell to Kasun Rajitha, Too full and outside off, Rajitha looks to play at it but gets beaten.
134.2Michael Bracewell to Kasun Rajitha, Outside off, blocked towards silly point.
134.1Michael Bracewell to Kasun Rajitha, Slightly shorter and on off, Rajitha leaves it alone. A loud appeal for caught behind but the finger stays down. They go upstairs and the Ultra Edge shows no spike. Review lost.
133.6Tim Southee to Lahiru Kumara, On middle, defended.
133.5Tim Southee to Lahiru Kumara, Outside off, left alone.
133.4Tim Southee to Kasun Rajitha, A single as this is worked through square leg.
133.3Tim Southee to Kasun Rajitha, FOUR! Nice and fine! Frustrating runs for the Kiwis! On the body, this is nudged fine on the leg side and it races away to the fence.
133.2Tim Southee to Kasun Rajitha, Outside off, left alone.
133.1Tim Southee to Kasun Rajitha, On off, this is pushed to mid on.
132.6Michael Bracewell to Lahiru Kumara, On middle, this is worked to mid-wicket.
132.5Michael Bracewell to Lahiru Kumara, On the stumps, kept out.
132.4Michael Bracewell to Lahiru Kumara, On off, defended.
132.3Michael Bracewell to Lahiru Kumara, Outside off, left alone.
132.2Michael Bracewell to Lahiru Kumara, Shorter and outside off, Kumara slashes but misses.
132.1Michael Bracewell to Lahiru Kumara, On middle, defended.
131.6Tim Southee to Kasun Rajitha, Goes for a yorker but ends up serving a full toss, this is pushed to mid on.
131.5Tim Southee to Kasun Rajitha, Outside off, left alone.
131.4Tim Southee to Kasun Rajitha, Around middle, kept out.
131.3Tim Southee to Lahiru Kumara, On middle, this is defended.
131.2Tim Southee to Lahiru Kumara, Past the edge! This is on a length and around off, Kumara looks to defend but is beaten.
131.1Tim Southee to Lahiru Kumara, On middle, defended.
130.6Michael Bracewell to Kasun Rajitha, BEATEN! This lands outside off and goes on with the arm. Kasun Rajitha defends inside the line and is beaten.
130.5Michael Bracewell to Lahiru Kumara, On off, this is pushed towards cover for one.
130.4Michael Bracewell to Lahiru Kumara, Outside off, left alone.
130.3Michael Bracewell to Lahiru Kumara, On the stumps, defended.
130.2Michael Bracewell to Lahiru Kumara, On off, blocked.
130.1Michael Bracewell to Lahiru Kumara, Tossed up on off, defended.
129.6Tim Southee to Kasun Rajitha, On off, kept out.
129.5Tim Southee to Kasun Rajitha, Outside off, left alone.
129.4Tim Southee to Kasun Rajitha, On the stumps, this us pushed to cover.
129.3Tim Southee to Kasun Rajitha, On the stumps, kept out.
129.2Tim Southee to Kasun Rajitha, On off, blocked.
129.1Tim Southee to Kasun Rajitha, Another one outside off, not played at.
128.6Doug Bracewell to Lahiru Kumara, Outside off, left alone.
128.5Doug Bracewell to Lahiru Kumara, On off, kept out.
128.4Doug Bracewell to Lahiru Kumara, Length and on off, this lands and moves away. Kumara is beaten as he tries to defend.
128.3Doug Bracewell to Lahiru Kumara, On off, defended.
128.3Doug Bracewell to Lahiru Kumara, A short one but it is way too short. Wided.
128.2Doug Bracewell to Lahiru Kumara, Outside off, left alone.
128.1Doug Bracewell to Lahiru Kumara, FOUR! Full and around off, this is hit hard down to long off for a boundary.
127.6Tim Southee to Kasun Rajitha, Shorter and outside off, Rajitha lets it go.
127.5Tim Southee to Kasun Rajitha, On a length and on off, Rajitha blocks again.
127.4Tim Southee to Kasun Rajitha, Shorter and on off, Rajitha sits down.
127.3Tim Southee to Kasun Rajitha, Outside off, left alone.
127.2Tim Southee to Kasun Rajitha, Length and on off, blocked.
127.1Tim Southee to Kasun Rajitha, This is full and on off, Rajitha defends.
126.6Doug Bracewell to Lahiru Kumara, Length and on off, dropped to cover.
126.6Doug Bracewell to Lahiru Kumara, Wide! Bouncer again on off. Kumara lets it go for a wide.
126.5Doug Bracewell to Lahiru Kumara, On middle, blocked out.
126.4Doug Bracewell to Lahiru Kumara, On a length and on middle. Kumara defends it out.
126.3Doug Bracewell to Lahiru Kumara, Length and on the pads. Kumara tucks it to square leg.
126.2Doug Bracewell to Lahiru Kumara, On off, kept out.
126.1Doug Bracewell to Lahiru Kumara, On a length and on off. Kumara makes a solid block.
126.1Doug Bracewell to Lahiru Kumara, Drops it short and on middle. Kumara ducks under it. A wide given!
125.6Matt Henry to Kasun Rajitha, Bouncer on middle. Rajitha sits under it.
125.5Matt Henry to Kasun Rajitha, A full toss on middle, eased to mid on.
125.4Matt Henry to Kasun Rajitha, Short again on leg. Rajitha sways away from the line.
125.3Matt Henry to Kasun Rajitha, Short and on middle. Rajitha gets his bat forward and blocks off his gloves.
125.2Matt Henry to Kasun Rajitha, On off, fuller and it is pushed to cover.
125.1Matt Henry to Kasun Rajitha, On a length and outside off. Rajitha cuts to point where Kane Williamson makes a superb stop.
124.6Michael Bracewell to Lahiru Kumara, On middle. Blocked by Kumara.
124.5Michael Bracewell to Lahiru Kumara, Full again on middle. Kumara keeps it out.
124.4Michael Bracewell to Lahiru Kumara, Too full and on off, Kumara blocks.
124.3Michael Bracewell to Lahiru Kumara, Outside off, left alone.
124.2Michael Bracewell to Lahiru Kumara, This is full and angling down leg, Kumara helps it to short fine leg.
124.1Michael Bracewell to Lahiru Kumara, Tossed up, outside off, punched to point.
123.6Matt Henry to Kasun Rajitha, On a length and on off, Rajitha keeps it out.
123.5Matt Henry to Kasun Rajitha, On middle, blocked out.
123.4Matt Henry to Kasun Rajitha, Shorter and on off, Rajitha tries to defend on the up but misses.
123.3Matt Henry to Kasun Rajitha, On a length and on middle. Rajitha hops and blocks.
123.2Matt Henry to Lahiru Kumara, Short and on middle. Kumara helps it to fine leg for one.
123.1Matt Henry to Kasun Rajitha, On a length and outside off, Rajitha punches it past cover for a single.
122.6Michael Bracewell to Lahiru Kumara, Tossed up on off, Kumara defends it out.
122.5Michael Bracewell to Lahiru Kumara, Flat and on middle. Blocked out.
122.4Michael Bracewell to Lahiru Kumara, Too full, on off, quicker. Kumara looks to defend but misses. An appeal for LBW but the finger stays down. New Zealand take the review but the replay shows it might just go down. Bal Tracking shows it is umpire’s call on wickets hitting.
122.3Michael Bracewell to Prabath Jayasuriya, OUT! TAKEN! Prabath Jayasuriya goes! Shorter and on middle. Prabath Jayasuriya looks to pull but gets a top edge and it flies to square leg where Blair Tickner takes a sharp catch.
122.2Michael Bracewell to Prabath Jayasuriya, Flat and on middle, blocked out.
122.1Michael Bracewell to Prabath Jayasuriya, On middle, tucked to mid-wicket.
121.6Matt Henry to Kasun Rajitha, Length and on off, Rajitha defends it solidly.
121.5Matt Henry to Kasun Rajitha, On a length and outside off, Rajitha shoulders arms.
121.4Matt Henry to Kasun Rajitha, Length and on off, knocked to cover.
121.3Matt Henry to Kasun Rajitha, On off, pushed to cover.
121.2Matt Henry to Kasun Rajitha, Short again, outside off. Rajitha looks to defend but misses.
121.1Matt Henry to Kasun Rajitha, Short in length and on middle, blocked out.
120.6Michael Bracewell to Prabath Jayasuriya, Outside off, kept out.
120.5Michael Bracewell to Prabath Jayasuriya, This is full and on off. Prabath Jayasuriya punches it straight to silly point who fails to pick up cleanly.
120.4Michael Bracewell to Prabath Jayasuriya, Serves it down leg. Prabath Jayasuriya shoulders arms.
120.3Michael Bracewell to Prabath Jayasuriya, Full and on middle, tucked to mid-wicket.
120.3Michael Bracewell to Prabath Jayasuriya, Wide! Michael Bracewell goes way outside off, left alone.
120.2Michael Bracewell to Prabath Jayasuriya, Outside off again, Prabath Jayasuriya lets it go.
120.1Michael Bracewell to Prabath Jayasuriya, Shorter and outside off, Prabath Jayasuriya leaves.
119.6Matt Henry to Kasun Rajitha, Outside off, blocked out.
119.5Matt Henry to Kasun Rajitha, Short and on leg. Rajitha bends his back and gets hit on the body as he sways away.
119.4Matt Henry to Kasun Rajitha, Short and on off, Rajitha blocks.
119.3Matt Henry to Prabath Jayasuriya, Around off, pushed through covers for a single.
119.2Matt Henry to Prabath Jayasuriya, On off, kept out.
119.1Matt Henry to Prabath Jayasuriya, Outside off, left alone.
118.6Michael Bracewell to Kasun Rajitha, On middle, this is tucked past square leg for a brace.
118.5Michael Bracewell to Kasun Rajitha, Tossed up, outside off, spins in. Rajitha keeps it out.
118.4Michael Bracewell to Prabath Jayasuriya, Around off, pushed through covers for a single.
118.3Michael Bracewell to Prabath Jayasuriya, On middle, kept out.
118.2Michael Bracewell to Prabath Jayasuriya, On off, tucked to square leg.
118.1Michael Bracewell to Kasun Rajitha, Length ball, outside off, Rajitha drives it through covers for three more as the ball stops in the deep.
117.6Matt Henry to Prabath Jayasuriya, Shorter and outside off, Prabath Jayasuriya leaves it alone.
117.5Matt Henry to Kasun Rajitha, Length ball, outside off, pushed through covers for a single.
117.4Matt Henry to Kasun Rajitha, Short in length on leg, Rajitha tucks it to square leg.
117.3Matt Henry to Kasun Rajitha, On middle, blocked out.
117.2Matt Henry to Kasun Rajitha, Outside off again, Rajitha lets it go.
117.1Matt Henry to Kasun Rajitha, Shorter and on off, Rajitha sways away from the line.
116.6Michael Bracewell to Prabath Jayasuriya, Tossed up on middle, blocked out.
116.5Michael Bracewell to Prabath Jayasuriya, Angles it outside off, Prabath Jayasuriya lets it go.
116.4Michael Bracewell to Prabath Jayasuriya, On middle, Prabath Jayasuriya blocks.
116.3Michael Bracewell to Prabath Jayasuriya, Fuller and outside off, pushed to point.
116.2Michael Bracewell to Kasun Rajitha, Shorter and on off, punched to point for a single.
116.1Michael Bracewell to Kasun Rajitha, Flat and on off, Rajitha blocks.
115.6Matt Henry to Prabath Jayasuriya, On off, kept out.
115.5Matt Henry to Prabath Jayasuriya, On a length and around off, Prabath Jayasuriya looks to defend but misses.
115.4Matt Henry to Prabath Jayasuriya, On a length and on off, blocked out.
115.3Matt Henry to Prabath Jayasuriya, On a length and outside off, Prabath Jayasuriya swings and misses.
115.2Matt Henry to Kasun Rajitha, Full and on off, stroked to point for one.
115.1Matt Henry to Kasun Rajitha, On middle, blocked out.
114.6Michael Bracewell to Kasun Rajitha, Floated, outside off. Rajitha knocks it to cover for one.
114.5Michael Bracewell to Kasun Rajitha, Full and outside off. Rajitha leans and defends.
114.4Michael Bracewell to Kasun Rajitha, Quicker on middle. Rajitha blocks.
114.3Michael Bracewell to Kasun Rajitha, On off, kept out.
114.2Michael Bracewell to Kasun Rajitha, Fuller and outside off, driven through covers for a brace.
114.1Michael Bracewell to Kasun Rajitha, Tossed up on off, Rajitha defends on the front foot.
113.6Matt Henry to Prabath Jayasuriya, Sharp bumper on middle. Prabath Jayasuriya ducks under it.
113.5Matt Henry to Prabath Jayasuriya, A bouncer on middle. Prabath Jayasuriya sits down.
113.4Matt Henry to Prabath Jayasuriya, Length and on off. Prabath Jayasuriya stays back and blocks.
113.3Matt Henry to Prabath Jayasuriya, On middle, blocked out.
113.2Matt Henry to Prabath Jayasuriya, Length ball, outside off, Prabath Jayasuriya shoulders arms.
113.1Matt Henry to Prabath Jayasuriya, On a length and on middle, blocked out.
112.6Michael Bracewell to Kasun Rajitha, Flat and down leg. Rajitha misses his flick.
112.5Michael Bracewell to Kasun Rajitha, On off, kept out.
112.4Michael Bracewell to Kasun Rajitha, Tossed up on middle. Rajitha defends on the front foot.
112.3Michael Bracewell to Kasun Rajitha, On middle, Rajitha again blocks.
112.2Michael Bracewell to Kasun Rajitha, Full and on middle, Rajitha prods and blocks.
112.1Michael Bracewell to Kasun Rajitha, Shorter and outside off, Rajitha leaves.
111.6Blair Tickner to Kasun Rajitha, Too full and on off, Rajitha works it past cover for a single.
111.5Blair Tickner to Kasun Rajitha, This is full and on off, pushed to cover.
111.5Blair Tickner to Kasun Rajitha, A bumper on middle. Rajitha evades it out.
111.4Blair Tickner to Kasun Rajitha, Shorter and outside off. Rajitha lets it go.
111.3Blair Tickner to Kasun Rajitha, Fuller and outside off. Rajitha pushes it to point.
111.2Blair Tickner to Kasun Rajitha, On off, pushed to cover.
111.1Blair Tickner to Kasun Rajitha, On a length, outside off. Rajitha leaves it alone.
110.6Michael Bracewell to Prabath Jayasuriya, Full and on middle. Prabath Jayasuriya blocks it out.
110.5Michael Bracewell to Kasun Rajitha, Flat and on middle. Rajitha tucks it to square leg for a single.
110.4Michael Bracewell to Kasun Rajitha, On middle, blocked out.
110.3Michael Bracewell to Kasun Rajitha, Slants it down again, Rajitha lets it go.
110.2Michael Bracewell to Kasun Rajitha, Short and angled down. Rajitha looks to flick but misses.
110.1Michael Bracewell to Kasun Rajitha, Tossed up, outside off, Rajitha punches it to mid off.
109.6Blair Tickner to Prabath Jayasuriya, Full and on off, pushed to cover
109.5Blair Tickner to Prabath Jayasuriya, This is outside off, Prabath Jayasuriya leaves.
109.4Blair Tickner to Prabath Jayasuriya, On a length and outside off. Prabath Jayasuriya slashes and misses.
109.3Blair Tickner to Prabath Jayasuriya, Length and outside off, Prabath Jayasuriya leaves.
109.2Blair Tickner to Prabath Jayasuriya, On middle, defended out.
109.1Blair Tickner to Kasun Rajitha, Leg bye! On the pads, Rajitha misses his flick and it goes to square leg for a leg bye.
108.6Michael Bracewell to Prabath Jayasuriya, Full and on middle. Prabath Jayasuriya plays it back to the bowler.
108.5Michael Bracewell to Prabath Jayasuriya, On off, defended out.
108.4Michael Bracewell to Prabath Jayasuriya, On middle, blocked out.
108.3Michael Bracewell to Prabath Jayasuriya, Flat and on middle. Prabath Jayasuriya tucks it to short leg.
108.2Michael Bracewell to Prabath Jayasuriya, Tossed up on off, kept out.
108.1Michael Bracewell to Prabath Jayasuriya, Full and on middle. Prabath Jayasuriya blocks.
107.6Blair Tickner to Kasun Rajitha, Short in length on middle. kept out.
107.5Blair Tickner to Kasun Rajitha, Fuller and outside off, Rajitha eases it to cover.
107.4Blair Tickner to Kasun Rajitha, Short again, Rajitha is happy to let it go.
107.3Blair Tickner to Kasun Rajitha, Shorter and on off. Rajitha lets it go.
107.2Blair Tickner to Kasun Rajitha, On a length and outside off, Rajitha offers no shot.
107.1Blair Tickner to Kasun Rajitha, Outside off, Rajitha lets it go.
106.6Michael Bracewell to Prabath Jayasuriya, Down the leg side, left alone.
106.5Michael Bracewell to Prabath Jayasuriya, TWO LEG BYES! Angled on the pads. Prabath Jayasuriya misses his flick and it goes past leg slip to fine leg for two.
106.4Michael Bracewell to Prabath Jayasuriya, Fuller and on middle. Prabath Jayasuriya blocks.
106.3Michael Bracewell to Dhananjaya de Silva, OUT! TAKEN! De Silva goes on 98! He has his hand on his face. He cannot believe it. Tossed up, around off. De Silva shuffles way across to paddle it over fine leg but mistimes his shot. It goes off the inside edge and lobs nicely for Henry Nicholls who takes it at short leg.
106.2Michael Bracewell to Dhananjaya de Silva, This is angled down leg, De Silva lets it go.
106.1Michael Bracewell to Dhananjaya de Silva, Tossed up on middle. De Silva blocks.
105.6Blair Tickner to Kasun Rajitha, Outside off, left alone.
105.5Blair Tickner to Kasun Rajitha, On a length and on off, Kasun Rajitha blocks.
We are back. Kasun Rajitha will join Dhananjaya de Silva in the middle. Let’s play…
…Day 4, Session 3…
A wicket right at the stroke of TEA. It was going well for Sri Lanka all according to the plan but the short ball plan which New Zealand opted for right from the start of the day gives them the reward. Sri Lanka batted well throughout. Both weathered the storm and rotated the strike. The partnership was blossoming but not for so long as Blair Tickner got his third wicket. Tim Southee rotated his bowlers well. New Zealand came close quite a few times but the batters survive somehow. Although the wicket of Nishan Madushka will give them a lot of boosts as they still lead by 98 runs and need 4 wickets to win.
105.4Blair Tickner to Nishan Madushka, OUT! TAKEN! The short ball works again! How badly New Zealand needed this wicket. A soft dismissal. Short ball, outside off. Nishan Madushka pulls but straight in the hands of Matt Henry who dives forward at short mid-wicket to take it. That will be Tea.
105.3Blair Tickner to Dhananjaya de Silva, Length and on middle, bunte to square leg for a single.
105.2Blair Tickner to Dhananjaya de Silva, Short in length and on off. De Silva hops and taps it to point.
105.1Blair Tickner to Dhananjaya de Silva, Length and on middle. De Silva blocks it out.
104.6Michael Bracewell to Nishan Madushka, Outside off, Nishan Madushka punches but straight to cover.
104.5Michael Bracewell to Nishan Madushka, Flat and outside off, punched to cover.
104.4Michael Bracewell to Nishan Madushka, On middle, blocked out.
104.3Michael Bracewell to Nishan Madushka, Full and on middle, defended out.
104.2Michael Bracewell to Nishan Madushka, On off, kept out.
104.1Michael Bracewell to Nishan Madushka, Shorter and outside off, left alone.
103.6Blair Tickner to Dhananjaya de Silva, Fuller and on middle, blocked out.
103.5Blair Tickner to Dhananjaya de Silva, Full and on off, De Silva drives it to cover.
103.4Blair Tickner to Dhananjaya de Silva, Around off, pushed to cover.
103.3Blair Tickner to Nishan Madushka, On middle, this is hit to mid-wicket for one.
103.2Blair Tickner to Dhananjaya de Silva, On the middle, this is hit to square leg for a single.
103.1Blair Tickner to Dhananjaya de Silva, On off, kept out.
102.6Michael Bracewell to Nishan Madushka, Too full on off, blocked.
102.5Michael Bracewell to Nishan Madushka, FOUR! SHOT! Tossed up on middle. Nishan Madushka slog-sweeps it behind square leg for a boundary.
102.4Michael Bracewell to Nishan Madushka, Fuller and on off, defended out.
102.3Michael Bracewell to Nishan Madushka, Shorter and outside off, cut but straight to point.
102.2Michael Bracewell to Nishan Madushka, Full and on middle, defended out.
102.1Michael Bracewell to Nishan Madushka, Tossed up on off, kept out.
101.6Blair Tickner to Dhananjaya de Silva, BEATEN AGAIN! Length ball, close to off. De Silva looks to defend but is beaten.
101.5Blair Tickner to Dhananjaya de Silva, Good bowling! Short in length, outside off. De Silva looks to defend but misses.
101.4Blair Tickner to Dhananjaya de Silva, Anglles a length ball on off. De Silva prods to defend but gets an inside edge onto the pads.
101.3Blair Tickner to Dhananjaya de Silva, A bouncer around off. De Silva looks to ramp it over but misses.
101.2Blair Tickner to Dhananjaya de Silva, On a length and on off, defended.
101.1Blair Tickner to Dhananjaya de Silva, FOUR! De Silva moves to 96! Length and outside off. De Silva cuts it late past backward point for a boundary.
100.6Michael Bracewell to Dhananjaya de Silva, Full and on middle, eased to long on for a single.
100.5Michael Bracewell to Dhananjaya de Silva, On middle. De Silva helps it to fine leg.
100.4Michael Bracewell to Dhananjaya de Silva, Flat and outside off. De Silva swings and misses.
100.3Michael Bracewell to Dhananjaya de Silva, On middle, blocked out.
100.2Michael Bracewell to Dhananjaya de Silva, DOwn the leg side, De Silva leaves.
100.1Michael Bracewell to Dhananjaya de Silva, On off, kept out.
99.6Blair Tickner to Nishan Madushka, Flatter and around off, Nishan Madushka looks to defend but gets an inside edge onto the pads. It lobs to the right of the keeper who dives but fails to collect. Will go down a s achance.
99.5Blair Tickner to Dhananjaya de Silva, Outside off, a single as De Silva works it to deep point.
99.4Blair Tickner to Nishan Madushka, Outside off again, Nishan Madushka works it to deep point for one.
99.3Blair Tickner to Dhananjaya de Silva, Shorter and outside off, De Silva cuts it to deep point for one.
99.2Blair Tickner to Dhananjaya de Silva, On middle, this is hit to mid-wicket.
99.1Blair Tickner to Dhananjaya de Silva, Length ball, outside off, De Silva taps it to gully.
98.6Michael Bracewell to Nishan Madushka, Around off, Nishan Madushka keeps it out.
98.5Michael Bracewell to Dhananjaya de Silva, Flat and around off, De Silva dabs it last to third man for one.
98.4Michael Bracewell to Dhananjaya de Silva, On middle, blocked out.
98.3Michael Bracewell to Dhananjaya de Silva, Tossed up on middle, spins in. De Silva prods to defend but misses and gets hit on the pads. An appeal for LBW but that was spinning down leg.
98.2Michael Bracewell to Dhananjaya de Silva, FOUR! This is very full and on middle. De Silva steps across and sweeps it past square leg for a boundary.
98.1Michael Bracewell to Dhananjaya de Silva, On middle, tucked to square leg.
97.6Tim Southee to Nishan Madushka, Fuller and on off, Nishan Madushka blocks it out on the deck.
97.5Tim Southee to Nishan Madushka, On a length and on middle, blocked.
97.4Tim Southee to Dhananjaya de Silva, A single as this is hit through point.
97.3Tim Southee to Dhananjaya de Silva, Length and on off, dabbed to point.
97.2Tim Southee to Dhananjaya de Silva, Fuller and around off, De Silva knocks it to cover.
97.1Tim Southee to Dhananjaya de Silva, On middle, blocked out.
96.6Michael Bracewell to Nishan Madushka, Fuller and on middle. Nishan Madushka blocks it out.
96.5Michael Bracewell to Nishan Madushka, On off, kept out.
96.4Michael Bracewell to Nishan Madushka, Flatter and around off, Nishan Madushka cuts it to point.
96.3Michael Bracewell to Nishan Madushka, On middle, tucked to mid-wicket.
96.2Michael Bracewell to Nishan Madushka, Tossed up on off. Nishan Madushka looks to sweep but gloves it behind the keeper and to fine leg for two.
96.1Michael Bracewell to Nishan Madushka, On off, kept out.
95.6Tim Southee to Dhananjaya de Silva, This is way outside off, left alone.
95.5Tim Southee to Dhananjaya de Silva, This is outside off, De Silva shoulders arms.
95.4Tim Southee to Dhananjaya de Silva, A length ball, around off, swings in and shoots off the deck. De Silva looks to defend but gets hit high on the pads. An appeal but that looked very high.
95.3Tim Southee to Dhananjaya de Silva, Outside off, De Silva leaves.
95.2Tim Southee to Dhananjaya de Silva, Full again, De Silva pushes back to the bowler.
95.1Tim Southee to Dhananjaya de Silva, Fuller and outside off, driven to cover.
94.6Michael Bracewell to Nishan Madushka, On off, kept out.
94.5Michael Bracewell to Nishan Madushka, Full and on off, blocked.
94.4Michael Bracewell to Nishan Madushka, Tossed up on off, Nishan Madushka defends on the front foot.
94.3Michael Bracewell to Nishan Madushka, Shorter and on off, cut to point.
94.2Michael Bracewell to Nishan Madushka, On middle, blocked out.
94.1Michael Bracewell to Nishan Madushka, Flat and outside off, cut to point.
93.6Tim Southee to Dhananjaya de Silva, Fuller and outside off, swings in. De Silva looks to drive but misses.
93.5Tim Southee to Dhananjaya de Silva, Outside off, De Silva dabs it to backward point.
93.4Tim Southee to Dhananjaya de Silva, Length and on off, defended out.
93.3Tim Southee to Nishan Madushka, Full and on off, pushed to cover for a single.
93.2Tim Southee to Nishan Madushka, BEATEN! Short in length on middle. Nishan Madushka is beaten on the inside edge as he looks to defend.
93.1Tim Southee to Nishan Madushka, Length ball, outside off and tails in. Nishan Madushka makes a brave leave.
92.6Doug Bracewell to Dhananjaya de Silva, On off, punched to cover.
92.5Doug Bracewell to Dhananjaya de Silva, This is full and on middle, kept out.
92.4Doug Bracewell to Nishan Madushka, Length and outside off, guided to deep point for one.
92.4Doug Bracewell to Nishan Madushka, No ball! Length and on off, defended out. Doug Bracewell has overstepped.
92.3Doug Bracewell to Dhananjaya de Silva, Length ball on middle. De Silva heaves it to deep mid-wicket, the ball slows down in the deep and the batters take three.
92.2Doug Bracewell to Dhananjaya de Silva, Outside off, De Silva lets it go.
92.1Doug Bracewell to Nishan Madushka, Length and outside off, knocked to point for one.
91.6Matt Henry to Dhananjaya de Silva, Outside off, blocked out.
91.5Matt Henry to Nishan Madushka, Fuller and outside off. Nishan Madushka leans and drives it through covers for three easy runs.
91.4Matt Henry to Nishan Madushka, Outside off, dropped to cover.
91.3Matt Henry to Dhananjaya de Silva, On middle, this is hit to mid-wicket for a single.
91.2Matt Henry to Dhananjaya de Silva, Outside off again. De Silva looks to defend but misses.
91.1Matt Henry to Dhananjaya de Silva, Length ball, outside off. De Silva has a poke at it but misses.
90.6Doug Bracewell to Nishan Madushka, A slower ball, outside off, Nishan Madushka taps it to point.
90.5Doug Bracewell to Nishan Madushka, Full and on middle, eased to mid on.
90.4Doug Bracewell to Nishan Madushka, A full ball tailing on the pads. Nishan Madushka misses his flick. An appeal but that was going down.
90.3Doug Bracewell to Nishan Madushka, Length and outside off, left alone.
90.2Doug Bracewell to Dhananjaya de Silva, Outside off, slapped to deep point for a single.
90.1Doug Bracewell to Dhananjaya de Silva, Length ball, outside off, De Silva dabs it to backward point.
89.6Matt Henry to Nishan Madushka, Full and outside off, driven through covers for a couple.
89.5Matt Henry to Nishan Madushka, On off, kept out.
89.4Matt Henry to Nishan Madushka, This is full and outside off, this is pushed to cover.
89.3Matt Henry to Nishan Madushka, Outside off, left alone.
89.2Matt Henry to Nishan Madushka, Length ball, outside off. Nishan Madushka slashes and misses.
89.1Matt Henry to Nishan Madushka, A length ball, outside off, Nishan Madushka gets a soft outside edge to the man at gully who collects on a bounce.
88.6Doug Bracewell to Dhananjaya de Silva, A solid block from De Silva to end the over.
88.5Doug Bracewell to Dhananjaya de Silva, Outside off, blocked out.
88.4Doug Bracewell to Dhananjaya de Silva, On middle, De Silva defends.
88.3Doug Bracewell to Dhananjaya de Silva, Length and outside off, De Silva has a poke at it but misses.
88.2Doug Bracewell to Dhananjaya de Silva, On middle, blocked.
88.1Doug Bracewell to Dhananjaya de Silva, On off, kept out.
87.6Matt Henry to Dhananjaya de Silva, Full and on middle, De Silva works behind square leg for one.
87.5Matt Henry to Dhananjaya de Silva, Length and on off, blocked.
87.4Matt Henry to Nishan Madushka, Short on middle, nudged to square leg for one.
87.3Matt Henry to Nishan Madushka, Outside off, Nishan Madushka leaves.
87.2Matt Henry to Nishan Madushka, So close! Angles a length ball, outside off. Nishan Madushka looks to defend but gets an outside edge to the man at second slip. Tom Latham gets low and collects on a bounce.
87.1Matt Henry to Nishan Madushka, Fuller and outside off, left alone.
86.6Tim Southee to Dhananjaya de Silva, On middle, blocked out.
86.5Tim Southee to Dhananjaya de Silva, Length and outside off, defended out.
86.4Tim Southee to Dhananjaya de Silva, FOUR! This time square on the off side, outside off, it is slapped past point for four.
86.3Tim Southee to Dhananjaya de Silva, FOUR! Close! Length and outside off. De Silva cuts in the gap past the slip cordon and the man at gully for a four.
86.2Tim Southee to Dhananjaya de Silva, Outside off, punched to mid off.
86.1Tim Southee to Dhananjaya de Silva, Length and on off, tucked to mid-wicket.
85.6Matt Henry to Nishan Madushka, Length and sliding on the pads. Nishan Madushka fails to flick it away.
85.5Matt Henry to Nishan Madushka, Very full on off, pushed to cover.
85.4Matt Henry to Nishan Madushka, Outside off, left alone.
85.3Matt Henry to Nishan Madushka, On a length and outside off, Nishan Madushka is drawn forward to defend but misses.
85.2Matt Henry to Nishan Madushka, Touch fuller, outside off, Nishan Madushka looks to drive but misses.
85.1Matt Henry to Nishan Madushka, Length ball, outside off. Nishan Madushka shoulders arms.
84.6Tim Southee to Dhananjaya de Silva, Length and on off, blocked out.
84.5Tim Southee to Dhananjaya de Silva, Too full and on middle. De Silva whacks it through mid-wicket for two.
84.4Tim Southee to Dhananjaya de Silva, This is full and outside off. De Silva splices his defense to the man at gully.
84.3Tim Southee to Dhananjaya de Silva, Overpitched, outside off, De Silva leaves.
84.2Tim Southee to Dhananjaya de Silva, On middle, De Silva nudges it past square leg for two.
84.1Tim Southee to Dhananjaya de Silva, On off, tucked to mid-wicket.
83.6Matt Henry to Nishan Madushka, On off, defended out.
83.5Matt Henry to Nishan Madushka, Length and on off, blocked.
83.4Matt Henry to Nishan Madushka, Short and outside off, guided through point for a couple.
83.3Matt Henry to Nishan Madushka, Length and outside off, nips in. Nishan Madushka is beaten again and gets hit on the pads.
83.2Matt Henry to Nishan Madushka, A length ball, outside off, straightens off the deck. Nishan Madushka looks to defend but misses.
83.1Matt Henry to Nishan Madushka, Outside off, left alone.
82.6Tim Southee to Nishan Madushka, On middle, this is hit to square leg for a single.
82.5Tim Southee to Nishan Madushka, On off, kept out.
82.4Tim Southee to Nishan Madushka, On middle, blocked out.
82.3Tim Southee to Nishan Madushka, On off, pushed to cover.
82.2Tim Southee to Nishan Madushka, FOUR! Another one! Too full and outside off. Nishan Madushka drives it past covers for four.
82.1Tim Southee to Nishan Madushka, FOUR! Full and swinging away, outside off. Nishan Madushka drives it past point for a boundary.
81.6Matt Henry to Dhananjaya de Silva, Slants it down leg, De Silva misses his flick.
81.5Matt Henry to Dhananjaya de Silva, On a length and outside off, De Silva prods to defend but is beaten.
81.4Matt Henry to Dhananjaya de Silva, Length and on middel, nips in. De Silva looks to flick but gets a soft leading edge to cover.
81.3Matt Henry to Dhananjaya de Silva, On a length and on middle, blocked out.
81.2Matt Henry to Dhananjaya de Silva, On off, defended.
81.1Matt Henry to Dhananjaya de Silva, Length and angling down leg, De Silva lets it go.
The second new ball has been taken. Matt Henry to bowl now.
80.6Blair Tickner to Nishan Madushka, Short and on leg, Nishan Madushka shoulders arms.
80.5Blair Tickner to Nishan Madushka, Keeps it short on middle, Nishan Madushka lets it go.
80.4Blair Tickner to Nishan Madushka, Short in length, around off, Nishan Madushka lets it go.
80.3Blair Tickner to Nishan Madushka, On middle, kept out.
80.2Blair Tickner to Nishan Madushka, Short again on leg, Nishan Madushka keeps it out.
80.1Blair Tickner to Nishan Madushka, Bouncer on middle, Nishan Madushka evades it.
79.6Michael Bracewell to Nishan Madushka, This is full and on off, Nishan Madushka drives it past cover for a sharp single.
79.5Michael Bracewell to Nishan Madushka, Tossed up, outside off, defended out.
79.4Michael Bracewell to Nishan Madushka, DOwn the leg side, left alone.
79.3Michael Bracewell to Dhananjaya de Silva, Flat and on leg, De Silva tucks it past short leg for one.
79.2Michael Bracewell to Dhananjaya de Silva, On middle, kept out.
79.1Michael Bracewell to Dhananjaya de Silva, Full and on middle. De Silva blocks.
78.6Blair Tickner to Nishan Madushka, FOUR! Good shot! This is short and on leg, Nishan Madushka pulls it through square leg for four.
78.5Blair Tickner to Nishan Madushka, Tad short and on lelg, Nishan Madushka looks to pull but misses.
78.4Blair Tickner to Nishan Madushka, A bumper on off, Nishan Madushka sits down.
78.3Blair Tickner to Nishan Madushka, Short in length and on leg, Nishan Madushka mistimes his pull back to the keeper.
78.2Blair Tickner to Dhananjaya de Silva, Short again, this time it is pulled to square leg for a single.
78.1Blair Tickner to Dhananjaya de Silva, Short and on off, Dhananjaya De Silva pulls it to square leg.
We are back. Nishan Madushka and Dhananjaya de Silva to resume their batting. Blair Tickner to bowl first.
…Day 4, Session 2…
New Zealand will not be very disappointed with the session, especially after the wicket right at the end of Chandimal. They though began the session brilliantly where they got rid of Mathews and Mendis quickly but then came a superb fightback by Dhananjaya de Silva and Dinesh Chandimal. Both played their shots and scored briskly. The two added over 100 and got up their fifties. Just as it seemed Sri Lanka would enter Lunch 4 down, Tickner struck and got rid of Chandimal. Lanka are happy to play their shots and New Zealand on the other hand, won’t mind. They are sticking to the short ball ploy and they did get three wickets today from the shorter length. Will the pattern continue? We will find out.
77.6Michael Bracewell to Nishan Madushka, On middle, defended. THAT WILL BE LUNCH ON DAY 4!
77.5Michael Bracewell to Nishan Madushka, Almost! Tosses it up again but drags his length back a little. Nishan Madushka looks to drive, this goes off the inner half back towards the bowler but lands short.
77.4Michael Bracewell to Nishan Madushka, SIX! Well, Nishan Madushka does not care if it is the last over before Lunch! On middle, this is lofted over the long on fence for a biggie.
77.3Michael Bracewell to Nishan Madushka, On off, defended.
77.2Michael Bracewell to Nishan Madushka, On middle, this is worked towards mid-wicket.
77.1Michael Bracewell to Dhananjaya de Silva, Shorter and outside off, this is guided through point for one.
76.6Blair Tickner to Nishan Madushka, On the body, Nishan Madushka cops a blow as he fails to move out of the way in time.
76.5Blair Tickner to Nishan Madushka, Outside off, left alone.
76.4Blair Tickner to Nishan Madushka, On middle, defended.
76.3Blair Tickner to Nishan Madushka, Short and angling across, left alone.
76.2Blair Tickner to Dinesh Chandimal, OUT! TAKEN! Blair Tickner is absolutely delighted. The short ball ploy finally works. This excellent partnership has been broken. Short and on the body. Dinesh Chandimal looks to pull, it goes off the top edge towards fine leg. Doug Bracewell takes a good catch. Chandimal played really well but has given it away.
76.1Blair Tickner to Dinesh Chandimal, Shorter and on middle, this is pulled but to mid-wicket.
75.6Michael Bracewell to Dhananjaya de Silva, On middle, this is nudged to mid-wicket.
75.5Michael Bracewell to Dhananjaya de Silva, On off, defended.
75.4Michael Bracewell to Dinesh Chandimal, Fuller and on off, this is driven through covers for three.
75.3Michael Bracewell to Dinesh Chandimal, Tossed up on off, defended.
75.2Michael Bracewell to Dinesh Chandimal, Flatter and on off, defended off the back foot.
75.1Michael Bracewell to Dinesh Chandimal, On off, this is pushed to cover.
74.6Blair Tickner to Dhananjaya de Silva, On middle, Dhananjaya de Silva looks to pull but this goes back to the bowler off the toe-end.
74.5Blair Tickner to Dinesh Chandimal, On the body, this is pulled down to fine leg for one.
74.5Blair Tickner to Dinesh Chandimal, WIDED! Way too short. Left alone.
74.4Blair Tickner to Dinesh Chandimal, Down the leg side, left alone.
74.3Blair Tickner to Dinesh Chandimal, On off, this is pushed to cover.
74.2Blair Tickner to Dinesh Chandimal, Shorter again and on the body, Dhananjaya de Silva looks to pull but misses.
74.1Blair Tickner to Dinesh Chandimal, Two! Moves right across, this is shorter, it is pulled through square leg for two.
73.6Doug Bracewell to Dhananjaya de Silva, On off, defended.
73.5Doug Bracewell to Dinesh Chandimal, On off, this is pushed through covers for one.
73.4Doug Bracewell to Dhananjaya de Silva, Angled into the pads, this is nudged through square leg for one.
73.3Doug Bracewell to Dinesh Chandimal, Three! Shorter and outside off, this is cut through point for three.
73.2Doug Bracewell to Dhananjaya de Silva, On off, this is pushed through covers for one.
73.1Doug Bracewell to Dinesh Chandimal, On he body, this is worked through mid-wicket for one.
72.6Blair Tickner to Dhananjaya de Silva, On off, this is pushed to cover.
72.6Blair Tickner to Dhananjaya de Silva, Short but way too short. Wided.
72.5Blair Tickner to Dinesh Chandimal, On middle, this is worked around the corner for one.
72.4Blair Tickner to Dinesh Chandimal, Outside off, not played at again.
72.3Blair Tickner to Dinesh Chandimal, Another one outside off, not played at.
72.2Blair Tickner to Dinesh Chandimal, Outside off, left alone.
72.1Blair Tickner to Dinesh Chandimal, FOUR! Pulled away! On middle, this is naile through mid-wicket and it races away to the fence.
71.6Doug Bracewell to Dinesh Chandimal, A single as this is punched through covers.
71.5Doug Bracewell to Dhananjaya de Silva, Another run as this is played towards cover.
71.4Doug Bracewell to Dinesh Chandimal, On off, this is pushed through covers for one.
71.3Doug Bracewell to Dhananjaya de Silva, Shorter and on middle, this is pulled through mid-wicket for one.
71.2Doug Bracewell to Dhananjaya de Silva, Short and outside off, Dhananjaya de Silva looks to pull but misses.
71.1Doug Bracewell to Dhananjaya de Silva, On off, blocked.
70.6Blair Tickner to Dinesh Chandimal, Outside off, left alone.
70.5Blair Tickner to Dinesh Chandimal, Shorter and around off, Chandimal looks to pull but misses.
70.4Blair Tickner to Dhananjaya de Silva, A short ball, this is pulled through square leg for one.
70.3Blair Tickner to Dhananjaya de Silva, Shorter and on middle, left alone.
70.2Blair Tickner to Dhananjaya de Silva, Shorter and outside off, Dhananjaya de Silva looks to cut but misses.
70.1Blair Tickner to Dhananjaya de Silva, FOUR! Bangs it short and on middle, this is pulled through square leg for a boundary.
69.6Doug Bracewell to Dinesh Chandimal, On middle, defended.
69.5Doug Bracewell to Dinesh Chandimal, On off, defended.
69.4Doug Bracewell to Dhananjaya de Silva, Three! On off, this is hit through covers for three.
69.3Doug Bracewell to Dhananjaya de Silva, Another one outside off. Left alone.
69.2Doug Bracewell to Dhananjaya de Silva, Outside off, left alone.
69.1Doug Bracewell to Dhananjaya de Silva, FOUR! Short and on middle, this is pulled through mid-wicket for a boundary.
68.6Michael Bracewell to Dhananjaya de Silva, A single as this is pushed through covers.
68.5Michael Bracewell to Dhananjaya de Silva, On the stumps, kept out.
68.4Michael Bracewell to Dhananjaya de Silva, On middle, defended.
68.3Michael Bracewell to Dhananjaya de Silva, Two! Shorter and around off, this is guided through point for two.
68.2Michael Bracewell to Dhananjaya de Silva, Around off, kept out.
68.1Michael Bracewell to Dhananjaya de Silva, On off, defended.
67.6Doug Bracewell to Dinesh Chandimal, BEATEN! Length and outside off, Dinesh Chandimal looks to defend but is beaten.
67.5Doug Bracewell to Dinesh Chandimal, Outside off, left alone.
67.4Doug Bracewell to Dinesh Chandimal, On middle, defended.
67.3Doug Bracewell to Dinesh Chandimal, FOUR! Outside off, Chandimal guides it down to the third man fence.
67.2Doug Bracewell to Dinesh Chandimal, Outside off, left alone.
67.1Doug Bracewell to Dinesh Chandimal, On middle, kept out.
66.6Michael Bracewell to Dhananjaya de Silva, FOUR! Now the sweep, this is hit over mid-wicket for another boundary.
66.5Michael Bracewell to Dhananjaya de Silva, SIX! BANG! That is a top shot. Steps out, gets to the pitch of it and lofts it over the long on fence.
66.4Michael Bracewell to Dhananjaya de Silva, On the stumps, defended.
66.3Michael Bracewell to Dhananjaya de Silva, On off, kept out.
66.2Michael Bracewell to Dinesh Chandimal, A single as this is pushed through covers.
66.1Michael Bracewell to Dinesh Chandimal, On middle, defended.
65.6Doug Bracewell to Dhananjaya de Silva, Fuller and on off, this is pushed through covers or two.
65.5Doug Bracewell to Dhananjaya de Silva, On off, defended.
65.4Doug Bracewell to Dhananjaya de Silva, On off, defended.
65.3Doug Bracewell to Dhananjaya de Silva, Length and outside off, Dhananjaya de Silva pokes at it but is beaten.
65.2Doug Bracewell to Dhananjaya de Silva, On the stumps, kept out.
65.1Doug Bracewell to Dhananjaya de Silva, On off, defended.
64.6Michael Bracewell to Dinesh Chandimal, On off, this is pushed to cover.
64.5Michael Bracewell to Dinesh Chandimal, FOUR! Two in a row! Yet another sweep played well. This is tossed up outside off, it is hit through square leg and into the fence.
64.4Michael Bracewell to Dinesh Chandimal, FOUR! Swept! This is tossed up around off, it is swept through square leg for a boundary.
64.3Michael Bracewell to Dinesh Chandimal, On middle, thi is flicked to mid-wicket.
64.2Michael Bracewell to Dinesh Chandimal, On middle, this is worked to mid-wicket.
64.1Michael Bracewell to Dinesh Chandimal, On off, defended.
63.6Tim Southee to Dhananjaya de Silva, Shorter and on off, this is pushed to cover.
63.5Tim Southee to Dhananjaya de Silva, On off, defended.
63.4Tim Southee to Dhananjaya de Silva, Another one outside off, left alone.
63.3Tim Southee to Dhananjaya de Silva, On middle, blocked.
63.2Tim Southee to Dhananjaya de Silva, Outside off, left alone.
63.1Tim Southee to Dhananjaya de Silva, On off, defended.
62.6Michael Bracewell to Dinesh Chandimal, Outside off, left alone.
62.5Michael Bracewell to Dhananjaya de Silva, A single as this is pushed through covers.
62.4Michael Bracewell to Dhananjaya de Silva, On middle, this is worked to mid-wicket.
62.3Michael Bracewell to Dinesh Chandimal, A single as this is pushed through covers.
62.2Michael Bracewell to Dinesh Chandimal, On the stumps, this is kept out,
62.1Michael Bracewell to Dinesh Chandimal, On off, defended.
61.6Tim Southee to Dhananjaya de Silva, Outside off, left alone.
61.5Tim Southee to Dhananjaya de Silva, On off, blocked.
61.4Tim Southee to Dhananjaya de Silva, FOUR! Shorter and put away! Outside off, this is hit through covers for a boundary.
61.3Tim Southee to Dhananjaya de Silva, Around off, defended.
61.2Tim Southee to Dhananjaya de Silva, On off, defended.
61.1Tim Southee to Dhananjaya de Silva, On the stumps, kept out.
60.6Michael Bracewell to Dinesh Chandimal, On the stumps, defended.
60.5Michael Bracewell to Dinesh Chandimal, ON off, defended.
60.4Michael Bracewell to Dhananjaya de Silva, A single as this is pushed towards cover.
60.3Michael Bracewell to Dhananjaya de Silva, Around off, defended.
60.2Michael Bracewell to Dhananjaya de Silva, On off, this is kept out.
60.1Michael Bracewell to Dhananjaya de Silva, On off, this is pushed to cover.
59.6Tim Southee to Dinesh Chandimal, On off, blocked.
59.5Tim Southee to Dhananjaya de Silva, A single as this is nudged on the leg side.
59.4Tim Southee to Dhananjaya de Silva, Outside off, left alone.
59.3Tim Southee to Dhananjaya de Silva, On off, defended.
59.2Tim Southee to Dinesh Chandimal, Shorter and and on off, this is pushed through covers for three.
59.1Tim Southee to Dinesh Chandimal, On off, defended.
58.6Michael Bracewell to Dhananjaya de Silva, FOUR! SHOT! Steps out, gets to the pitch of it and works it down to the long on fence.
58.5Michael Bracewell to Dhananjaya de Silva, On off, this is pushed to cover.
58.4Michael Bracewell to Dhananjaya de Silva, On middle, defended.
58.3Michael Bracewell to Dinesh Chandimal, On middle, this is swept through square leg for three
58.2Michael Bracewell to Dinesh Chandimal, On off, kept out.
58.1Michael Bracewell to Dinesh Chandimal, On middle, this is worked to mid-wicket.
57.6Tim Southee to Dhananjaya de Silva, On off, defended.
57.5Tim Southee to Dhananjaya de Silva, FOUR! RUNS COMING QUICKLY! This is short and Dhananjaya de Silva looks to pull, he nails it through mid-wicket.
57.4Tim Southee to Dinesh Chandimal, A single as this is nudged on the leg side.
57.3Tim Southee to Dinesh Chandimal, Around off, defended.
57.2Tim Southee to Dinesh Chandimal, On off, kept out.
57.1Tim Southee to Dinesh Chandimal, On off, defended.
56.6Michael Bracewell to Dhananjaya de Silva, On off, tossed up, defended.
56.5Michael Bracewell to Dhananjaya de Silva, On off, defended.
56.4Michael Bracewell to Dhananjaya de Silva, Shorter and on middle, this is worked to square leg.
56.3Michael Bracewell to Dhananjaya de Silva, On off, defended.
56.2Michael Bracewell to Dhananjaya de Silva, On middle, this is worked to mid-wicket.
56.1Michael Bracewell to Dhananjaya de Silva, Tosses it up on off, this is pushed to mid off.
55.6Matt Henry to Dinesh Chandimal, Another one on off, blocked.
55.5Matt Henry to Dinesh Chandimal, On off, defended.
55.4Matt Henry to Dhananjaya de Silva, A single as this is nudged on the leg side.
55.3Matt Henry to Dhananjaya de Silva, On the stumps, defended.
55.2Matt Henry to Dhananjaya de Silva, On off, kept out.
55.1Matt Henry to Dhananjaya de Silva, FOUR! RISKY BUT COMES OFF. Short and on middle, Dhananjaya de Silva pulls, it goes uppishly but wide of deep square leg for a boundary.
54.6Michael Bracewell to Dinesh Chandimal, On off, blocked.
54.5Michael Bracewell to Dinesh Chandimal, On off, defended.
54.4Michael Bracewell to Dinesh Chandimal, On off, this is pushed to cover.
54.3Michael Bracewell to Dinesh Chandimal, Two. Shorter and outside off, this is played through point for two.
54.2Michael Bracewell to Dinesh Chandimal, Down the leg side. Left alone.
54.1Michael Bracewell to Dinesh Chandimal, Tossed up on off, kept out.
53.6Matt Henry to Dhananjaya de Silva, On middle, defended.
53.5Matt Henry to Dinesh Chandimal, On off, this is pushed towards cover for one.
53.4Matt Henry to Dinesh Chandimal, FOUR! Fuller and on off, this is driven down the ground to the long off fence.
53.3Matt Henry to Dinesh Chandimal, On off, defended.
53.2Matt Henry to Dhananjaya de Silva, Three. Shorter and on off, this is pushed through covers. The fielder pulls it back, three taken.
53.1Matt Henry to Dhananjaya de Silva, On off, kept out.
52.6Blair Tickner to Dinesh Chandimal, FOUR! Short and on middle, this is hit through mid-wicket and it races away.
52.6Blair Tickner to Dinesh Chandimal, WIDE! Way too short. Wide
52.5Blair Tickner to Dinesh Chandimal, This time Chandimal lets the bumper go over him.
52.4Blair Tickner to Dinesh Chandimal, FOUR! THIS IS NAILED! Short and on middle, this is hammered over mid-wicket and into the fence.
52.3Blair Tickner to Dhananjaya de Silva, Another run as this is pulled down to fine leg.
52.2Blair Tickner to Dhananjaya de Silva, No run.
52.1Blair Tickner to Dinesh Chandimal, Shorter and on middle, this is pulled through square leg for one.
51.6Matt Henry to Dhananjaya de Silva, FOUR! Timed beautifully! Fuller and on middle, thi is driven past mid on and it races away. Lovely shot.
51.5Matt Henry to Dhananjaya de Silva, Around off, this is guided to point.
51.4Matt Henry to Dhananjaya de Silva, On off, defended.
51.3Matt Henry to Dhananjaya de Silva, BEATEN! This is angled into the off pole, it lands and moves away. Dhananjaya de Silva is beaten as he tries to defend.
51.2Matt Henry to Dhananjaya de Silva, Back of a length, this one takes off. Dhananjaya de Silva defends.
51.1Matt Henry to Dhananjaya de Silva, Around off, defended.
The light meter has come out, it is quite overcast and the umpire is having a look. The umpire feels the light is fine and they continue.
50.6Blair Tickner to Dhananjaya de Silva, Another single as this is worked through mid-wicket.
50.5Blair Tickner to Dinesh Chandimal, A single as this is pushed towards cover.
50.4Blair Tickner to Dinesh Chandimal, On middle, defended.
50.3Blair Tickner to Dinesh Chandimal, A bumper, ducked under.
50.2Blair Tickner to Dinesh Chandimal, FOUR! This is nailed! This time Chandimal takes on the short ball, he nails the pull through mid-wicket for a boundary.
50.1Blair Tickner to Dinesh Chandimal, Outside off, left alone.
49.6Matt Henry to Dhananjaya de Silva, On off, kept out.
49.5Matt Henry to Dhananjaya de Silva, On the stumps, defended.
49.4Matt Henry to Dhananjaya de Silva, On off, defended.
49.3Matt Henry to Dinesh Chandimal, A single as this is worked through mid-wicket.
49.2Matt Henry to Dinesh Chandimal, Fuller this time, it is pushed to cover.
49.1Matt Henry to Dinesh Chandimal, Shorter and around off, Chandimal now looks to pull but misses.
48.6Blair Tickner to Dhananjaya de Silva, Outside off, Another leave.
48.5Blair Tickner to Dhananjaya de Silva, Outside off, left alone.
48.4Blair Tickner to Dhananjaya de Silva, Shorter and around off, the batter looks to pull but misses.
48.3Blair Tickner to Dhananjaya de Silva, Another bumper, not played at.
48.2Blair Tickner to Dhananjaya de Silva, On middle, this is worked to mid-wicket.
48.1Blair Tickner to Dhananjaya de Silva, Shorter and around middle, this is pulled but to mid-wicket.
47.6Matt Henry to Dinesh Chandimal, On middle, this is worked to mid-wicket.
47.5Matt Henry to Dinesh Chandimal, On middle, this is pushed to mid on.
47.4Matt Henry to Dinesh Chandimal, Outside off, left alone.
47.3Matt Henry to Dhananjaya de Silva, On middle, this is worked to mid-wicket.
47.2Matt Henry to Dhananjaya de Silva, Outside off, left alone.
47.1Matt Henry to Dhananjaya de Silva, On off, kept out.
46.6Blair Tickner to Dinesh Chandimal, On off, defended.
46.5Blair Tickner to Dinesh Chandimal, A bumper, evaded.
46.4Blair Tickner to Dhananjaya de Silva, A single as this is nudged on the leg side.
46.3Blair Tickner to Dhananjaya de Silva, Around off, defended.
46.2Blair Tickner to Dhananjaya de Silva, On off, kept out.
46.1Blair Tickner to Angelo Mathews, OUT! TAKEN! Tickner has one now and he is delighted. The short ball works again. On mifflr, Mathews looks to pull but hits it straight to square leg. Michael Bracewell takes it. Lanka lose two quickly.
45.6Matt Henry to Dinesh Chandimal, On off, blocked.
45.5Matt Henry to Dinesh Chandimal, Outside off, left alone.
45.4Matt Henry to Dinesh Chandimal, On off, defended.
45.4Matt Henry to Dinesh Chandimal, WIDE! Way too short. Wide.
45.3Matt Henry to Dinesh Chandimal, On off, defended.
45.2Matt Henry to Dinesh Chandimal, Another leave as this is also bowled outside off.0
45.1Matt Henry to Dinesh Chandimal, Another nut outside off, not played at.
44.6Blair Tickner to Angelo Mathews, Outside Orr, left alone.
44.5Blair Tickner to Dinesh Chandimal, On middle, this is worked through mid-wicket for one.
44.4Blair Tickner to Dinesh Chandimal, Around off, kept out.
44.3Blair Tickner to Dinesh Chandimal, On off, defended.
44.2Blair Tickner to Angelo Mathews, On the body, this is nudged towards square leg for one.
44.1Blair Tickner to Angelo Mathews, A bumper, ducked under.
43.6Matt Henry to Kusal Mendis, OUT! TAKEN! New Zealand strike early. Just the start they would have wanted and it is the big wicket of Mendis. This is short and on middle, it is pulled hard but straight to Williamson at mid-wicket.
43.5Matt Henry to Kusal Mendis, On off, blocked.
43.4Matt Henry to Kusal Mendis, On off, blocked.
43.3Matt Henry to Kusal Mendis, On the stumps, kept out.
43.2Matt Henry to Kusal Mendis, On off, defended.
43.1Matt Henry to Kusal Mendis, Outside off, left alone.
All set for the action to begin.
This game seems to be heading in just the one direction and that is a New Zealand win. If Lanka really want to salvage something out of this game, they need some help from the weather and also a marathon effort from couple of their batters. Their second innings has gone well so far but there’s still a long way to go. Can they dominate the day’s play?
… DAY 4, SESSION 1 …
The day though as all about the Kiwis! They managed to bundle Sri Lanka out for a very low score courtesy Matt Henry and Michael Bracewell. They then enforced the follow-on but Sri Lanka have batted well in their second essay. Can they continue the good work or will New Zealand yet again dominate? We will find out. Do join us for Day 4, the action begins at 0300 IST (2200 GMT PREVIOUS DAY). Till then, goodbye and take care!
New Zealand on the other hand, were quite disciplined with their bowling. They hit the right lines and lengths majority of the times. The key will be to remain patient. The wicket is not offering a lot now to the bowlers and the key will be to remain cool and calm and just continue what they are doing.
That is a good effort from the Lankans! They have shown good grit and the hunger to stay out in the middle in the second innings. However, they are still a long, long way behind in the game but for now, they have done quite okay. The session though did not begin all that well as they lost Oshada Fernando early. Mendis and Dimuth Karunaratne then batted solidly. Dimuth Karunaratne got to yet another half ton before he fell. Mathews and Mendis though have continued the good work. Mendis has crossed his half ton but his team will need a lot more runs from him and they will hope Mathews can hang around.
42.6Michael Bracewell to Angelo Mathews, Flighted up on off, defended. THAT WILL BE STUMPS ON DAY 3!
42.5Michael Bracewell to Angelo Mathews, On middle, thi is worked to mid on.
42.4Michael Bracewell to Angelo Mathews, Tossed up on off, Angelo Mathews lunges and keeps it out.
42.3Michael Bracewell to Angelo Mathews, On middle, defended.
42.2Michael Bracewell to Angelo Mathews, On off, ths is pushed to cover.
42.1Michael Bracewell to Angelo Mathews, On middle, defended.
41.6Doug Bracewell to Kusal Mendis, Outside off, left alone.
41.5Doug Bracewell to Angelo Mathews, On the pads, Angelo Mathews looks to flick, it goes off the pads down to fine leg for one. Leg bye.
41.4Doug Bracewell to Angelo Mathews, On middle, this is worked to mid-wicket.
41.3Doug Bracewell to Angelo Mathews, Outside off, not played at.
41.2Doug Bracewell to Angelo Mathews, Down the leg side. Left alone.
41.1Doug Bracewell to Angelo Mathews, On off, kept out.
40.6Michael Bracewell to Kusal Mendis, Floated up on off, this is pushed to cover.
40.5Michael Bracewell to Kusal Mendis, On off, this is pushed to covers.
40.4Michael Bracewell to Kusal Mendis, On off, kept out.
40.3Michael Bracewell to Kusal Mendis, FOUR! Cut away! Fifty for Mendis. A really good knock so far. Shorter and outside off, this is guided through point for a boundary.
40.2Michael Bracewell to Kusal Mendis, On off, defended.
40.1Michael Bracewell to Kusal Mendis, Outside off, left alone.
39.6Doug Bracewell to Angelo Mathews, On the pads, Angelo Mathews looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads.
39.5Doug Bracewell to Angelo Mathews, Outside off, left alone.
39.4Doug Bracewell to Angelo Mathews, Shorter and outside off, Mathews slashes but misses.
39.3Doug Bracewell to Kusal Mendis, A short one and on middle, this is hit through mid-wicket for one.
39.2Doug Bracewell to Kusal Mendis, On the stumps, kept out.
39.1Doug Bracewell to Kusal Mendis, On off, defended.
38.6Michael Bracewell to Angelo Mathews, Around off, defended.
38.5Michael Bracewell to Angelo Mathews, On the stumps, defended.
38.4Michael Bracewell to Angelo Mathews, Outside off, left alone.
38.3Michael Bracewell to Angelo Mathews, On middle, kept out.
38.2Michael Bracewell to Angelo Mathews, On off, this is pushed to covers.
38.1Michael Bracewell to Angelo Mathews, On off, defended.
37.6Doug Bracewell to Kusal Mendis, On middle, this is pushed to mid on.
37.5Doug Bracewell to Kusal Mendis, On the stumps, defended.
37.4Doug Bracewell to Kusal Mendis, On middle, defended.
37.3Doug Bracewell to Angelo Mathews, A single as this is pushed through covers.
37.2Doug Bracewell to Angelo Mathews, On off, defended.
37.1Doug Bracewell to Angelo Mathews, Outside off, left alone.
36.6Matt Henry to Kusal Mendis, FOUR! Lovely timing! Fuller and on middle, this is creamed past mid on for a boundary.
36.5Matt Henry to Kusal Mendis, Outside off, left alone.
36.4Matt Henry to Kusal Mendis, On off, this is pushed to mid off.
36.3Matt Henry to Kusal Mendis, On off, defended.
36.2Matt Henry to Kusal Mendis, Outside off, left alone.
36.1Matt Henry to Kusal Mendis, Outside off, not played at.
35.6Tim Southee to Angelo Mathews, On middle, defended.
35.5Tim Southee to Angelo Mathews, Outside off, not played at.
35.4Tim Southee to Angelo Mathews, Around off, this is pushed to cover.
35.3Tim Southee to Angelo Mathews, A bumper, Mathews ducks under it.
35.2Tim Southee to Angelo Mathews, Outside off, left alone.
35.1Tim Southee to Angelo Mathews, On off, defended.
34.6Matt Henry to Kusal Mendis, FOUR! Angled into the pads, this is worked through square leg for a boundary.
34.5Matt Henry to Kusal Mendis, On middle, this is worked to mid-wicket.
34.4Matt Henry to Kusal Mendis, Around off, defended.
34.3Matt Henry to Kusal Mendis, On off, kept out.
34.2Matt Henry to Kusal Mendis, Outside off, not played at.
34.1Matt Henry to Kusal Mendis, On off, this is pushed to cover.
33.6Tim Southee to Angelo Mathews, Another maiden! Outside off, left alone.
33.5Tim Southee to Angelo Mathews, On off, kept out.
33.4Tim Southee to Angelo Mathews, Outside off, Mathews shoulders arms to this one.
33.3Tim Southee to Angelo Mathews, On off, blocked.
33.2Tim Southee to Angelo Mathews, Another one outside off, not played at.
33.1Tim Southee to Angelo Mathews, Outside off, left alone.
32.6Matt Henry to Kusal Mendis, A maiden! On off, kept out.
32.5Matt Henry to Kusal Mendis, Around off, Mendis is solid in defense.
32.4Matt Henry to Kusal Mendis, On off, defended.
32.3Matt Henry to Kusal Mendis, Outside off, nicely left.
32.2Matt Henry to Kusal Mendis, On the stumps, kept out.
32.1Matt Henry to Kusal Mendis, On middle, defended.
31.6Tim Southee to Angelo Mathews, On off, defended.
31.5Tim Southee to Angelo Mathews, Good stuff! Length and on off, this lands and moves away. Mathews is beaten as he tries to defend.
31.5Tim Southee to Angelo Mathews, On the stumps, kept out.
31.4Tim Southee to Angelo Mathews, On middle, this is worked to mid-wicket.
31.3Tim Southee to Angelo Mathews, Around off, left alone.
31.2Tim Southee to Angelo Mathews, On off, defended.
31.1Tim Southee to Dimuth Karunaratne, OUT! TAKEN! There is the second wicket. Length and on off, this lands and moves away. Dimuth Karunaratne pushes at it, it goes off the outside edge and it is taken by the keeper.
30.6Michael Bracewell to Kusal Mendis, On off, defended.
30.5Michael Bracewell to Kusal Mendis, On off, blocked.
30.4Michael Bracewell to Kusal Mendis, FOUR! Outside off, this is lofted over cover for a boundary.
30.3Michael Bracewell to Kusal Mendis, On off, defended.
30.2Michael Bracewell to Kusal Mendis, On middle, this is clipped to mid-wicket.
30.1Michael Bracewell to Dimuth Karunaratne, Another run as this is defended.
29.6Tim Southee to Kusal Mendis, On middle, kept out.
29.5Tim Southee to Dimuth Karunaratne, Another single as this is hit through square leg.
29.4Tim Southee to Dimuth Karunaratne, Two! Shorter and on middle, this is pulled through square leg for two.
29.3Tim Southee to Dimuth Karunaratne, A bumper on middle, Dimuth Karunaratne ducks under it.
29.2Tim Southee to Dimuth Karunaratne, Another one outside off, not played at.
29.1Tim Southee to Dimuth Karunaratne, Outside off, left alone.
28.6Michael Bracewell to Kusal Mendis, Outside off, shorter. Mendis slashes but misses.
28.5Michael Bracewell to Kusal Mendis, On middle, defended.
28.4Michael Bracewell to Kusal Mendis, On off, this is pushed to covers.
28.3Michael Bracewell to Kusal Mendis, Outside off, left alone.
28.2Michael Bracewell to Dimuth Karunaratne, A single as this is nudged around the corner.
28.1Michael Bracewell to Dimuth Karunaratne, On off, defended.
27.6Tim Southee to Kusal Mendis, Outside off, left alone.
27.5Tim Southee to Kusal Mendis, On off, blocked.
27.4Tim Southee to Kusal Mendis, On off, defended.
27.3Tim Southee to Kusal Mendis, Outside off again. Left alone.
27.2Tim Southee to Kusal Mendis, Outside off, not played at.
27.1Tim Southee to Kusal Mendis, On off, defended.
26.6Michael Bracewell to Dimuth Karunaratne, On off, defended.
26.5Michael Bracewell to Kusal Mendis, On off, this is pushed to cover for one.
26.4Michael Bracewell to Kusal Mendis, FOUR! Pulled away! Shorter and on middle, this is pulled through mid-wicket for a boundary.
26.3Michael Bracewell to Kusal Mendis, On the stumps, defended.
26.2Michael Bracewell to Kusal Mendis, On the stumps, kept out.
26.1Michael Bracewell to Kusal Mendis, On off, defended.
25.6Blair Tickner to Kusal Mendis, Shorter and on middle, this is pulled wide of mid-wicket for one.
25.5Blair Tickner to Kusal Mendis, Outside off, left alone.
25.4Blair Tickner to Kusal Mendis, On off, blocked.
25.4Blair Tickner to Dimuth Karunaratne, WIDE! Down the leg side. The keeper dives and gets a hand to it. One taken.
25.3Blair Tickner to Kusal Mendis, A single as this is nudged on the leg side.
25.2Blair Tickner to Kusal Mendis, On off, defended.
25.1Blair Tickner to Kusal Mendis, Outside off, left alone.
24.6Michael Bracewell to Kusal Mendis, A single as this is hit through square leg.
24.5Michael Bracewell to Kusal Mendis, On middle, this is pushed to mid on.
24.4Michael Bracewell to Kusal Mendis, On off, defended.
24.3Michael Bracewell to Dimuth Karunaratne, A single as this is guided through point.
24.2Michael Bracewell to Dimuth Karunaratne, Around off, this is pushed to cover.
24.1Michael Bracewell to Dimuth Karunaratne, On off, defended.
23.6Blair Tickner to Dimuth Karunaratne, On the stumps, this is nudged on the leg side for one.
23.5Blair Tickner to Kusal Mendis, A single as this is pulled through mid-wicket for one.
23.4Blair Tickner to Kusal Mendis, Another one outside off, not played at.
23.3Blair Tickner to Kusal Mendis, Outside off, left alone.
23.2Blair Tickner to Kusal Mendis, Two more! On off, this is pushed through covers for two.
23.1Blair Tickner to Dimuth Karunaratne, A short ball on middle, this is hit through mid-wicket for one.
22.6Michael Bracewell to Kusal Mendis, FOUR! Two in a row! Another one on the shorter side, this is nailed through mid-wicket and it races away to the fence.
22.5Michael Bracewell to Kusal Mendis, FOUR! Slightly short and put away! On middle, this is hammered through mid-wicket and into the fence.
22.4Michael Bracewell to Kusal Mendis, On middle, blocked.
22.3Michael Bracewell to Dimuth Karunaratne, On middle, this is worked through mid-wicket for one.
22.2Michael Bracewell to Dimuth Karunaratne, On off, this is pushed to mid off.
22.1Michael Bracewell to Dimuth Karunaratne, On middle, kept out.
21.6Blair Tickner to Kusal Mendis, Outside off, left alone.
21.5Blair Tickner to Kusal Mendis, On off, defended.
21.4Blair Tickner to Kusal Mendis, Outside off, left alone.
21.3Blair Tickner to Kusal Mendis, Outside off, Mendis pokes at it and is beaten.
21.2Blair Tickner to Kusal Mendis, On off, defended.
21.1Blair Tickner to Kusal Mendis, Outside off, left alone.
20.6Michael Bracewell to Dimuth Karunaratne, On middle, blocked.
20.5Michael Bracewell to Dimuth Karunaratne, On off, defended.
20.4Michael Bracewell to Dimuth Karunaratne, Outside off, left alone.
20.3Michael Bracewell to Dimuth Karunaratne, On off, this is pushed to covers.
20.2Michael Bracewell to Dimuth Karunaratne, On off, defended.
20.1Michael Bracewell to Dimuth Karunaratne, On off, this is pushed to cover.
19.6Blair Tickner to Kusal Mendis, Outside off, on the shorter side. Kusal Mendis slashes but misses.
19.5Blair Tickner to Dimuth Karunaratne, On middle, this is worked to mid-wicket.
19.4Blair Tickner to Dimuth Karunaratne, On middle, this is defended.
19.3Blair Tickner to Dimuth Karunaratne, FOUR AGAIN! Outside off, Dimuth Karunaratne waits and then guides it past point, this races away to the fence.
19.2Blair Tickner to Dimuth Karunaratne, FOUR! Short and put away! This is outside off, it is cut through point.
19.1Blair Tickner to Dimuth Karunaratne, Outside off, left alone.
18.6Doug Bracewell to Kusal Mendis, On off, this is pushed through covers for two.
18.6Doug Bracewell to Kusal Mendis, A bumper but it is way too short, ducked under.
18.5Doug Bracewell to Dimuth Karunaratne, Three more! Outside off, this is pushed through covers for three.
18.4Doug Bracewell to Kusal Mendis, Three more! Shorter and on middle, this is pulled through mid-wicket for three.
18.3Doug Bracewell to Kusal Mendis, On middle, defended again.
18.2Doug Bracewell to Kusal Mendis, On the stumps, defended.
18.1Doug Bracewell to Kusal Mendis, On off, defended.
17.6Blair Tickner to Kusal Mendis, A single as this is worked down to fine leg.
17.5Blair Tickner to Kusal Mendis, On off, defended.
17.4Blair Tickner to Kusal Mendis, On off, defended.
17.3Blair Tickner to Dimuth Karunaratne, On the shorter side, this is nudged on the leg side for one.
17.2Blair Tickner to Dimuth Karunaratne, FOUR! Pulled away! Shorter and on middle, asking to be hit. This is pulled through mid-wicket and it races away to the fence.
17.1Blair Tickner to Dimuth Karunaratne, On off, kept out.
16.6Doug Bracewell to Kusal Mendis, On off, defended.
16.5Doug Bracewell to Dimuth Karunaratne, A single as this is pushed towards cover.
16.4Doug Bracewell to Dimuth Karunaratne, On off, kept out.
16.3Doug Bracewell to Dimuth Karunaratne, On off, defended.
16.2Doug Bracewell to Dimuth Karunaratne, Around off, blocked.
16.1Doug Bracewell to Kusal Mendis, A single as this is worked through mid-wicket for one.
16.1Doug Bracewell to Kusal Mendis, No ball signaled! On middle, defended.
15.6Blair Tickner to Kusal Mendis, On middle, this is worked through square leg for one.
15.5Blair Tickner to Kusal Mendis, FOUR! Put away! Short and wide, width on offer. Mendis slaps it through covers for a boundary.
15.4Blair Tickner to Kusal Mendis, Another one on off, defended.
15.3Blair Tickner to Kusal Mendis, On off, defended.
15.2Blair Tickner to Dimuth Karunaratne, Shorter and on middle, this is pulled through mid-wicket for one.
15.1Blair Tickner to Dimuth Karunaratne, On off, kept out.
14.6Doug Bracewell to Kusal Mendis, On off, blocked.
14.5Doug Bracewell to Kusal Mendis, Outside off, left alone.
14.4Doug Bracewell to Kusal Mendis, On off, defended.
14.3Doug Bracewell to Dimuth Karunaratne, A single as this is nudged on the leg side.
14.2Doug Bracewell to Dimuth Karunaratne, On off, blocked.
14.1Doug Bracewell to Dimuth Karunaratne, On off, this is pushed to cover.
13.6Blair Tickner to Kusal Mendis, Shorter and on off, this is pushed to cover.
13.5Blair Tickner to Kusal Mendis, On off, defended.
13.4Blair Tickner to Kusal Mendis, Another one outside off, not played at.
13.3Blair Tickner to Kusal Mendis, Outside off, left alone.
13.2Blair Tickner to Kusal Mendis, Outside off, left alone.
13.1Blair Tickner to Dimuth Karunaratne, A single as this is nudged on the leg side.
12.6Doug Bracewell to Kusal Mendis, On off, this is pushed through covers for two.
12.5Doug Bracewell to Kusal Mendis, On off, blocked.
12.4Doug Bracewell to Oshada Fernando, OUT! TAKEN! There is the first wicket! Length and on off, this lands and moves away. Fernando pushes at it, it goes off the outside edge and towards second slip.
12.3Doug Bracewell to Oshada Fernando, Outside off, Fernando pushes at it and is beaten.
12.2Doug Bracewell to Dimuth Karunaratne, Shorter and around off, this is pushed through covers for three.
12.1Doug Bracewell to Dimuth Karunaratne, On off, defended.
11.6Matt Henry to Oshada Fernando, On the stumps, kept out.
11.5Matt Henry to Dimuth Karunaratne, On off, defended.
11.4Matt Henry to Dimuth Karunaratne, Outside off, left alone.
11.3Matt Henry to Dimuth Karunaratne, FOUR! On off, this is pushed through covers for a boundary.
11.2Matt Henry to Dimuth Karunaratne, On off, this is pushed through covers for two more.
11.1Matt Henry to Dimuth Karunaratne, Angled into the pads, this is worked through square leg for two.
10.6Doug Bracewell to Oshada Fernando, On the stumps, defended.
10.5Doug Bracewell to Oshada Fernando, On off, defended.
10.4Doug Bracewell to Oshada Fernando, On middle, this is worked to mid-wicket.
10.3Doug Bracewell to Oshada Fernando, On off, defended.
10.2Doug Bracewell to Oshada Fernando, Outside off, left alone.
10.1Doug Bracewell to Oshada Fernando, On off, defended.
9.6Matt Henry to Dimuth Karunaratne, On off, this is pushed to cover.
9.5Matt Henry to Dimuth Karunaratne, Outside off, left alone.
9.4Matt Henry to Dimuth Karunaratne, Around off, blocked.
9.3Matt Henry to Dimuth Karunaratne, On off, defended.
9.2Matt Henry to Dimuth Karunaratne, On off, kept out.
9.1Matt Henry to Dimuth Karunaratne, Two! On middle, this is worked through mid-wicket for two.
Sri Lanka have done well in the short time they had to battle out before Tea! They have not lost a wicket but a mammoth task waits ahead. They will need to continue to show grit after the break too. New Zealand on the other hand, bowled well in the 9 overs they had before the break. Their bowlers did make the batters play often but both Dimuth Karunaratne and Oshada Fernando were upto the mark. Will the fight back continue?
8.6Michael Bracewell to Oshada Fernando, On middle, this one turns back in. Fernando looks to flick but misses. THAT WILL BE TEA ON DAY 3!
8.5Michael Bracewell to Oshada Fernando, On off, this is pushed to cover.
8.4Michael Bracewell to Oshada Fernando, Fuller and on middle, this is played back to the bowler.
8.3Michael Bracewell to Dimuth Karunaratne, On off, this is pushed towards cover for one.
8.2Michael Bracewell to Dimuth Karunaratne, On off, this is pushed to mid off.
8.1Michael Bracewell to Oshada Fernando, On off, this is pushed towards cover for one.
7.6Matt Henry to Dimuth Karunaratne, Outside off, not played at.
7.5Matt Henry to Dimuth Karunaratne, On the stumps, defended.
7.4Matt Henry to Dimuth Karunaratne, Outside off again, Dimuth Karunaratne shoulders arms to this one.
7.3Matt Henry to Dimuth Karunaratne, Shorter and outside off, Dimuth Karunaratne looks to cut but misses.
7.2Matt Henry to Dimuth Karunaratne, On off, blocked.
7.1Matt Henry to Dimuth Karunaratne, Outside off, left alone.
6.6Tim Southee to Oshada Fernando, Two more! Fuller and around off, Oshada Fernando looks to drive, this goes off the outer half past point for two.
6.5Tim Southee to Oshada Fernando, On off, defended.
6.4Tim Southee to Oshada Fernando, Fuller and on middle, this is driven but back to the bowler.
6.3Tim Southee to Oshada Fernando, On off, defended.
6.2Tim Southee to Oshada Fernando, Outside off, left alone.
6.1Tim Southee to Oshada Fernando, On the stumps, kept out.
5.6Matt Henry to Dimuth Karunaratne, On middle, defended.
5.5Matt Henry to Dimuth Karunaratne, Around off, this is pushed to cover.
5.4Matt Henry to Dimuth Karunaratne, On off, kept out.
5.3Matt Henry to Dimuth Karunaratne, On the stumps, defended.
5.2Matt Henry to Dimuth Karunaratne, On off, blocked.
5.1Matt Henry to Dimuth Karunaratne, Shorter and on off, this is pushed through covers for two.
4.6Tim Southee to Oshada Fernando, On off, defended.
4.5Tim Southee to Oshada Fernando, Two! On the pads, this is worked fine on the leg side for two.
4.4Tim Southee to Dimuth Karunaratne, A single as this is pushed towards cover.
4.3Tim Southee to Dimuth Karunaratne, On middle, kept out.
4.2Tim Southee to Dimuth Karunaratne, On the stumps, blocked.
4.1Tim Southee to Dimuth Karunaratne, On off, defended.
3.6Matt Henry to Oshada Fernando, On off, kept out.
3.5Matt Henry to Oshada Fernando, Outside off, Fernando pushes at it but is beaten.
3.4Matt Henry to Oshada Fernando, On off, kept out.
3.3Matt Henry to Dimuth Karunaratne, A single as this is pushed through covers.
3.2Matt Henry to Dimuth Karunaratne, On the stumps, kept out.
3.1Matt Henry to Dimuth Karunaratne, On off, defended.
2.6Tim Southee to Oshada Fernando, Outside off again, not played at.
2.5Tim Southee to Oshada Fernando, Outside off, left alone.
2.4Tim Southee to Oshada Fernando, On the stumps, blocked.
2.3Tim Southee to Oshada Fernando, Outside off, left alone.
2.2Tim Southee to Oshada Fernando, Outside off, not played at.
2.1Tim Southee to Oshada Fernando, BEATEN! Length and around off, this shapes away. Fernando is beaten as he tries to defend.
1.6Matt Henry to Dimuth Karunaratne, On the stumps, defended.
1.5Matt Henry to Dimuth Karunaratne, Outside off, not played at.
1.4Matt Henry to Dimuth Karunaratne, Outside off, left alone.
1.3Matt Henry to Dimuth Karunaratne, Another one outside off, not played at.
1.2Matt Henry to Dimuth Karunaratne, Outside off, left alone.
1.1Matt Henry to Dimuth Karunaratne, Two! On the pads, this is worked through square leg for two.
0.6Tim Southee to Oshada Fernando, Outside off, left alone.
0.5Tim Southee to Oshada Fernando, On the stumps, defended.
0.4Tim Southee to Oshada Fernando, On off, kept out.
0.3Tim Southee to Oshada Fernando, Shorter and on off, this is pushed to cover.
0.2Tim Southee to Oshada Fernando, On off, this is pushed to cover.
0.1Tim Southee to Oshada Fernando, On the stumps, defended.
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