| 0.0 : TOSS - The captains are out in the middle. The coin is flipped into the air and lands in favor of New Zealand. They have elected to BAT first. |
| Kane Williamson the skipper of New Zealand says that they will have a bat first and says that the surface looks good. Adds that they have traveled quite a fair bit and it is good to be back out in the middle. Mentions that the conditions are different at different grounds and they look to make the adjustments. Informs that they have one change in the side as Daryl Mitchell comes back in for Mark Chapman. |
| New Zealand (Playing XI) - Finn Allen, Devon Conway (WK), Kane Williamson (C), Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell (In place of Mark Chapman), James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult. |
| Dasun Shanaka the captain of Sri Lanka says they would have batted first too but they are comfortable while chasing and they have no problem doing so. When asked about the loss against Australia he explains that it is just one game as spinners hold the key for them but they had a bad game. Claims that the hope to regroup and do well in this game. Informs there is just one change for them. |
| Sri Lanka (Playing XI) - Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (WK), Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dasun Shanaka (C), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Lahiru Kumara, Kasun Rajitha (In place of Binura Fernando). |
| PITCH REPORT - Mel Jones was pitchside earlier and she says it's 84m dead straight. Adds that the pitch looks like a belter. Dale Steyn joins her and says that it is similar to the previous two wickets on this ground. |
| Finn Allen is down for a quick chat. He says it feels pretty good to bat well against a quality pace attack like Australia. Mentions that they are fortunate to have a couple of quality spinners on their side and the key is to look to play straight down the ground. Adds that he and Devon Conway have been batting together for a couple of years now and it feels good to bat alongside him. |
| We are just a few minutes away from the start now. But first, the players from both sides will line up for their respective national anthems. It will be the national anthem of Sri Lanka first followed by New Zealand's national anthem. |
| All in readiness for the start of play now as the umpires take their place out in the middle. The players of Sri Lanka also spread out on the field. Devon Conway and Finn Allen are all-set to open the innings for New Zealand. It will be spin to get the game underway as Maheesh Theekshana has been tossed the new ball. Let's play... |
| 0.1 : Maheesh Theekshana to Finn Allen, Maheesh Theekshana begins with a full delivery angled into the pads, Finn Allen blocks this back towards the bowler. |
| 0.2 : Maheesh Theekshana to Finn Allen, Bowls this on a fraction short and outside off, Finn Allen rocks back and pulls this towards deep mid-wicket to get off the mark with a single. |
| 0.3 : Maheesh Theekshana to Devon Conway, Devon Conway is off the mark now. Maheesh Theekshana goes 'round the wicket and fires this full and on the pads, Devon Conway clips this to deep mid-wicket and takes one. |
| 0.4 : Kane Williamson, the Kiwi skipper walks in at number 3. |
| Maheesh Theekshana to Finn Allen, OUT! TIMBER! Maheesh Theekshana strikes straight away and Sri Lanka have drawn first blood! He serves a slightly short delivery and moves back into the stumps from outside off, Finn Allen looks to make room and cut it square. He is unable to connect and the ball pegs the off pole back sending the opening batter back to the shed. Just the start Sri Lanka needed and this game has opened up now. |
| 0.5 : Maheesh Theekshana to Kane Williamson, Goes slightly fuller this time but continues to attack the stumps, Kane Williamson punches this down to long on and takes a run to get off the mark. |
| 0.6 : Maheesh Theekshana to Devon Conway, Floats this one full and just outside the off stump, Devon Conway gets his front foot forward and taps the ball towards short mid off. One wicket and 3 runs from the first over. |
| Kasun Rajitha to operate from the other end. |
| 1.1 : Kasun Rajitha to Kane Williamson, Kasun Rajitha starts with a back-of-a-length delivery served outside off, Kane Williamson slashes at this but finds the cover-point fielder. |
| 1.2 : Kasun Rajitha to Kane Williamson, Lovely delivery! Bowls this on a good length and just outside the off pole, Kane Williamson looks to play but decides to leave it at the last moment as the ball moves away. |
| 1.3 : Kasun Rajitha to Kane Williamson, Continues bowling on a good length and outside the off stump, Kane Williamson guides this to wide third man and takes a single. |
| 1.4 : Kasun Rajitha to Devon Conway, Strays onto the pads on a good length, Devon Conway clips this to short third man who spills the ball and they collect a leg bye. |
| 1.5 : Kasun Rajitha to Kane Williamson, Delivers this on the outside off stump line on a good length, Kane Williamson defends this towards point. |
| 1.6 : Kasun Rajitha to Kane Williamson, Kasun Rajitha serves this outside off and pulls his length back a fraction. Kane Williamson shimmies down the wicket and works this ball to deep backward point and takes a run to keep strike. |
| 2.1 : Dhananjaya de Silva to Kane Williamson, Dhananjaya de Silva fires one full and in line with the stumps, Kane Williamson works this down to long on and takes a single. |
| 0.0 : Dhananjaya de Silva to roll his arm now. |
| 2.2 : Dhananjaya de Silva to Devon Conway, OUT! BOWLED! New Zealand have lost two in a hurry and Sri Lanka are right on top! The bowling changes seem to be working here as Dhananjaya de Silva strikes in his first over. He serves a full delivery from 'round the wicket to the left-hander and angles it into the stumps, Devon Conway looks to make room and shuffles forward to lift the ball over the off side but misses and watched his stumps get shattered. This had been a dream start for Sri Lanka |
| Glenn Phillips is the new man in. |
| 2.3 : Dhananjaya de Silva to Glenn Phillips, Bowls this one full and outside off, Glenn Phillips blocks this towards cover-point and looks for a single that is not there. |
| 2.4 : Dhananjaya de Silva to Glenn Phillips, FOUR! Glenn Phillips is off the mark in style! Dhananjaya de Silva bowls this slightly short and outside the off pole, Glenn Phillips rocks back in the crease and thumps the ball through the gap in the off side and finds the deep cover boundary for four runs. |
| 2.5 : Dhananjaya de Silva to Glenn Phillips, Flighted full and outside off, Glenn Phillips gets a stride forward and defends the ball to the left of the bowler. |
| 2.6 : Dhananjaya de Silva to Glenn Phillips, This is slightly short and angling down leg, Glenn Phillips flicks this towards backward square leg. End of another successful over for Sri Lanka. |
| 3.1 : Kasun Rajitha to Kane Williamson, Kasun Rajitha bowls this back of a length and just outside off, Kane Williamson blocks this awkwardly back down the pitch. |
| 3.2 : Kasun Rajitha to Kane Williamson, What a jaffa! Kasun Rajitha continues bowling back of a length and gets the ball to move away from outside off, Kane Williamson hangs his bat out to dry and is beaten by the extra bounce. |
| 3.3 : Kasun Rajitha to Kane Williamson, FOUR! This has been swatted away! Kasun Rajitha bowls short once again but this one sits up nicely outside off for Kane Williamson to rock back and pull this towards deep square leg for four runs. |
| 3.4 : Kasun Rajitha to Kane Williamson, Bowls full this time and outside the off stump, Kane Williamson defends this towards cover. |
| 3.5 : Kasun Rajitha to Kane Williamson, Slower delivery bowled full and in lien with the stumps, Kane Williamson taps this towards mid on. |
| 3.6 : Kasun Rajitha to Kane Williamson, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Sri Lanka have found their thrid wicket and they are right on top of the New Zealand batters at the moment! The captain of New Zealand, Kane Williamson has to depart and leaves his team in all sorts of trouble. Kasun Rajitha goes short this time and outside off, Kane Williamson gets on his toes and looks to work this towards the off side but only manages a faint nick to Kusal Mendis behind the wicket. The umpire raises his finger a |
| Daryl Mitchell walks out to bat with New Zealand in a spot of bother. Also, Maheesh Theekshana comes back into the attack. |
| 4.1 : Maheesh Theekshana to Glenn Phillips, Maheesh Theekshana bowls this full and in line with the stumps, Glenn Phillips goes back in the crease and just about manages to get his bat down in time to keep the ball out. |
| 4.2 : Maheesh Theekshana to Glenn Phillips, Bowled at the stumps on a full length, Glenn Phillips works this to mid on and takes one. |
| 4.3 : Maheesh Theekshana to Daryl Mitchell, Fires this into the pads on a fuller length, Daryl Mitchell flicks this past short third man and takes an easy run. |
| 4.4 : Maheesh Theekshana to Glenn Phillips, This comes in sharpy from outside off on a fuller length, Glenn Phillips taps this towards mid on and takes a quick single. |
| 4.5 : Maheesh Theekshana to Daryl Mitchell, This is full as well and angled into the stumps, Daryl Mitchell clips the ball towards mid-wicket. |
| 4.6 : Maheesh Theekshana to Daryl Mitchell, Continues bowling full and straight, Daryl Mitchell shimmies down the wicket and looks to defend but gets an inside edge towards square leg and they take a run. |
| 5.1 : Kasun Rajitha to Daryl Mitchell, Good length, slanting onto the pads, Daryl Mitchell shuffles across and whips it towards deep backward square leg for a single. |
| 5.2 : Kasun Rajitha to Glenn Phillips, FOUR! A real loosener from Kasun Rajitha and that will ease the Kiwi nerves a bit. Short and wide, Glenn Phillips stays put and slaps it into the cover-point fence. |
| 5.3 : Kasun Rajitha to Glenn Phillips, On a hard length and around off, Glenn Phillips punches it off the back foot and finds the man at extra cover. |
| 5.4 : Kasun Rajitha to Glenn Phillips, A slower one now, full and angling onto the pads. Glenn Phillips flicks it away towards mid-wicket. |
| 5.5 : Kasun Rajitha to Glenn Phillips, Slightly pitched up on off stump and this one just nips back in off the deck. Glenn Phillips waits for it and pushes it out towards mid off. Good comeback by Kasun Rajitha after being hit for a boundary early in the over. |
| 5.6 : Kasun Rajitha to Glenn Phillips, Full and on off stump, Glenn Phillips drives it firmly to the left of the fielder at mid off who fumbles a bit. The batters scamper through for one and at the end of the Powerplay, New Zealand are 25/3. |
| 6.1 : Wanindu Hasaranga to Glenn Phillips, Wanindu Hasaranga comes into the attack now and starts off with a wrong 'un. This one skids on from around the off pole and Phillips watchfully keeps it out. |
| 6.2 : Wanindu Hasaranga to Glenn Phillips, Tosses it up now, full and on off stump, Glenn Phillips drives it down to long off for a single. |
| 6.3 : Wanindu Hasaranga to Daryl Mitchell, Floated up, around the off stump, Daryl Mitchell goes for the reverse sweep and gets it fine. The fielder from short third man chases it down and saves a couple of runs for his side. |
| 6.4 : Wanindu Hasaranga to Daryl Mitchell, Around middle, Daryl Mitchell uses his wrists to work it in front of mid-wicket for a run. |
| 6.5 : Wanindu Hasaranga to Glenn Phillips, DROPPED! Pathum Nissanka lets go of a straightforward chance and Wanindu Hasaranga cannot believe it. This is nicely tossed up around off stump, Glenn Phillips looks to go inside-out over extra cover but ends up hitting it flat and down the throat of the man at long off. Nissanka just cannot quite settle himself and the ball pops in and out of his hands. A single is taken. |
| 6.6 : Wanindu Hasaranga to Daryl Mitchell, Flatter delivery, around off, Daryl Mitchell nudges it out on the off side. |
| 7.1 : Lahiru Kumara to Glenn Phillips, FOUR! Lahiru Kumara begins his spell with a wayward delivery. This is short and down the leg side, Glenn Phillips looks to pull but gets a glove on it and the ball runs fine. The fielder at fine leg sprints to his right but the ball beats him into the fence. |
| 7.2 : Lahiru Kumara to Glenn Phillips, Back of a length, around off, this is dabbed away towards cover-point for a quick single. |
| 7.3 : Lahiru Kumara to Daryl Mitchell, A tad fuller now and angling it in from outside off, Daryl Mitchell mistimes the drive back to the bowler. |
| 7.4 : Lahiru Kumara to Daryl Mitchell, This is served on a hard length and over off stump, Daryl Mitchell stays deep in his crease as he looks to swing across the line. The ball goes off the inside edge and towards fine leg for a single. Kumara has overstepped and a no ball is called. Free Hit to follow... |
| Lahiru Kumara to Glenn Phillips, Banged in short and over the stumps, Glenn Phillips looks to force the big shot over wide long on but gets it off the higher part of the bat. The catch is dropped in the deep and the batters race back for two as well. |
| 7.5 : Lahiru Kumara to Glenn Phillips, WIDE! An attempted slower delivery, full and well down the leg side. This is left alone for a wide. |
| Lahiru Kumara to Glenn Phillips, Full and straight at 141 clicks, Glenn Phillips flicks it towards square leg for a single. |
| 7.6 : Lahiru Kumara to Daryl Mitchell, Slower one, pitched up and outside off. Daryl Mitchell knocks it down to long on for one. A fruitful over for New Zealand as 12 runs come off it. |
| 8.1 : Wanindu Hasaranga to Daryl Mitchell, Around middle and leg, Daryl Mitchell tickles it down to short fine leg. |
| 8.2 : Wanindu Hasaranga to Daryl Mitchell, On the shorter and on off stump, turning away. Daryl Mitchell plays it off the back foot and down to long on for a run. |
| 8.3 : Wanindu Hasaranga to Glenn Phillips, Slower through the air and around leg stump, Glenn Phillips tucks it away towards short fine leg. |
| 8.4 : Wanindu Hasaranga to Glenn Phillips, Around off, Phillips pushes it down the ground towards long off and rotates the strike. |
| 8.5 : Wanindu Hasaranga to Daryl Mitchell, Shorter and around off, turning away, Daryl Mitchell rocks back and pulls it down to wide long on for one more. |
| 8.6 : Wanindu Hasaranga to Glenn Phillips, This one is pushed through quicker and on off stump, Glenn Phillips solidly keeps it out off the front foot. |
| 9.1 : Chamika Karunaratne to Daryl Mitchell, Chamika Karunaratne comes into the attack now and starts off with a leg cutter around the pads. Daryl Mitchell waits for it and whips it away towards deep square leg for a single. |
| 9.2 : Chamika Karunaratne to Glenn Phillips, Pace on this time, a touch fuller and angling into the pads. Glenn Phillips looks to flick it off the back foot but gets hurried on and hit high on the pads. |
| 9.3 : Chamika Karunaratne to Glenn Phillips, Fast hands from Glenn Phillips this time. Fullish length, outside off and this is thrashed away behind point for a couple of runs. |
| 9.4 : Chamika Karunaratne to Glenn Phillips, SIX! A brilliant pickup shot from Glenn Phillips and he is looking solid at the moment. Just a fraction shorter and on leg stump, Phillips gets under it and lifts it over the final leg fence for a maximum. The 50 is also up for New Zealand. |
| 9.5 : Chamika Karunaratne to Glenn Phillips, Nicely bowled! back of the hand slower delivery right in the blockhole and at the toes. Glenn Phillips looks to squeeze it out on the leg side but misses. There is an appeal for lbw but it is sliding down leg it seems. |
| 9.6 : Chamika Karunaratne to Glenn Phillips, This is full and straight, right in the blockhole yet again. Glenn Phillips defends it back to the bowler and at the halfway stage, New Zealand are 54/3. |
| DRINKS! This has been a wonderful start for Sri Lanka and they have been controlling proceedings in this game after a wonderful Powerplay. The drop catch of Glenn Phillips could prove to be expensive for them as there is a steady partnership building for New Zealand and they will be looking to accelerate after the break. The Islanders will be hoping for a few quick wickets and keep the pressure on as we expect much more excitement to come our way. |
| 10.1 : Dhananjaya de Silva to Daryl Mitchell, Dhananjaya de Silva starts from 'round the wicket and attacks the pads on a fuller length, Daryl Mitchell clips this ball towards mid-wicket and takes one. |
| 10.2 : Dhananjaya de Silva to Glenn Phillips, Flights this full and in line with the stumps, Glenn Phillips sweeps the ball to deep backward square leg and completes a brace. |
| 10.3 : Dhananjaya de Silva to Glenn Phillips, Continues bowling full and on the pads, Glenn Phillips taps this towards deep mid-wicket with soft hands and they run well to take two runs. |
| 10.4 : Dhananjaya de Silva to Glenn Phillips, Floats this one outside off on a fuller length, Glenn Phillips gets on one knee and sweeps this hard to deep backward square leg and takes one. |
| 10.5 : Dhananjaya de Silva to Daryl Mitchell, Bowls this one short and angling down leg, Daryl Mitchell misses out as he finds the deep backward square leg fielder and they take another run. |
| 10.6 : Dhananjaya de Silva to Glenn Phillips, A loopy delivery served on a shorter length and outside off, Glenn Phillips punches this to wide long off and they run well once again to take another couple of runs. |
| 11.1 : Chamika Karunaratne to Daryl Mitchell, Chamika Karunaratne bowls a slower delivery full and outside off, Daryl Mitchell mistimes his shot towards long off and they take two courtesy of a misfield. |
| 11.2 : Chamika Karunaratne to Daryl Mitchell, Bowls a leg cutter this time on a good length and outside off, Daryl Mitchell miscues this to deep cover for a single. |
| 11.3 : Chamika Karunaratne to Glenn Phillips, Continues to take pace off the ball and serves this outside off on a fuller length, Glenn Phillips swings his bat but is beaten by the pace. |
| 11.4 : Chamika Karunaratne to Glenn Phillips, Bowls this one really wide outside off and bowls the leg cutter again on a fuller length. Glenn Phillips waits on the ball and cuts it to the left of the point fielder who gets a hand on it but the batters take three runs. |
| 11.5 : Chamika Karunaratne to Daryl Mitchell, This is bowled on a shorter length and outside off, Daryl Mitchell hits the slower delivery to deep cover and rotates the strike with a single. |
| 11.6 : Chamika Karunaratne to Glenn Phillips, Six slower balls in the over as this one is served wide outside off on a good length. Glenn Phillips swings but gets beaten and moans loudly as he knows he missed out here. |
| Wanindu Hasaranga (2-0-8-0) is back on. |
| 12.1 : Wanindu Hasaranga to Daryl Mitchell, Wanindu Hasaranga flights this one full and in line with the stumps, Daryl Mitchell charges down the wicket and blocks the ball to the leg side for a single. |
| 12.2 : Wanindu Hasaranga to Glenn Phillips, Bowls this one short and outside off, Glenn Phillips mistimes his shot straight to cover. |
| 12.3 : Wanindu Hasaranga to Glenn Phillips, A loose delivery bowled full and really wide outside off, Glenn Phillips reaches for it and lifts it over the infield but finds the deep cover fielder and takes one. |
| 12.4 : Wanindu Hasaranga to Daryl Mitchell, This is on a fuller length and just outside off, Daryl Mitchell thumps this to straight long off and they are able to take a couple of runs. |
| 12.5 : Wanindu Hasaranga to Daryl Mitchell, Flighted delivery bowled full and straight, Daryl Mitchell goes for the reverse sweep but finds the short third man fielder. |
| 12.6 : Wanindu Hasaranga to Daryl Mitchell, Bowls this one short and outside off, Daryl Mitchell rocks back and cuts this late and another misfield from the point fielder allows them to take two runs to end the over. |
| 13.1 : Chamika Karunaratne to Glenn Phillips, FOUR! The dropped catch is proving to be expensive for Sri Lanka! Glenn Phillips is now one hit away from a half-century as he dispatches this length ball outside off to the deep cover boundary for four runs! |
| 13.2 : Chamika Karunaratne to Glenn Phillips, Another chance goes begging! Chamika Karunaratne bowls this wide outside off on a fuller length, Glenn Phillips stretches and reaches for the ball. He is unable to connect well and the ball lobs up towards long off. Dasun Shanaka comes running in from the deep and dives forward but is unable to take a difficult chance They take two runs in the process. |
| 13.3 : Chamika Karunaratne to Glenn Phillips, FOUR! That is fifty for Glenn Phillips and gets there in fine fashion! Chamika Karunaratne bowls this full and in line with the stumps, Glenn Phillips gets down on one knee and sweeps the fast bowler towards deep mid-wicket for four runs. |
| 13.4 : Chamika Karunaratne to Glenn Phillips, This is bowled full and outside off, Glenn Phillips strokes this to deep cover and more poor fielding allows the batters to complete two runs. |
| 13.5 : Chamika Karunaratne to Glenn Phillips, WIDE! This is bowled on a good length but way outside off and the umpire indicates that it is wide. |
| Chamika Karunaratne to Glenn Phillips, FOUR! This has been crunched away! Glenn Phillips and New Zealand getting a move on now. This is bowled full and wide outside the off pole, Glenn Phillips times this beautifully as the ball races to the deep point boundary for four more runs. |
| 13.6 : Chamika Karunaratne to Glenn Phillips, Slower delivery bowled full and outside off, Glenn Phillips strokes this to deep cover and takes a single to keep strike. |
| 14.1 : Wanindu Hasaranga to Glenn Phillips, FOUR! Poor delivery from Wanindu Hasaranga as he serves this short and wide outside off. Glenn Phillips uses the depth of the crease and thumps the ball wide of long off for four runs. |
| 14.2 : Wanindu Hasaranga to Glenn Phillips, Bowls this straight and on a fuller length, Glenn Phillips works this to long on and takes a single. |
| 0.0 : Wanindu Hasaranga to finish off his spell here. |
| 14.3 : Wanindu Hasaranga to Daryl Mitchell, OUT! TIMBER! The partnership has been broken and Wanindu Hasaranga gets the wicket he has been craving for! Bowls a googly full and in line with the stumps, Daryl Mitchell looks to heave this straight back over the bowler but the ball beats the inside edge and rattles the stumps. Sri Lanka really needed this wicket as it brings an end to Daryl Mitchell's labored inning. |
| James Neesham is in at number 6. |
| 14.4 : Wanindu Hasaranga to James Neesham, Bowls this full and straight as well, James Neesham sweeps this to deep square leg and takes a run to get off the mark. |
| 14.5 : Wanindu Hasaranga to Glenn Phillips, Flights this one full and outside off, Glenn Phillips defends the ball towards the cover fielder. |
| 14.6 : Wanindu Hasaranga to Glenn Phillips, Bowls this into the pads on a fuller length, Glenn Phillips clips this towards deep mid-wicket with soft hands and they run well once again to collect two runs. |
| Lahiru Kumara (1-0-12-0) is back on. |
| 15.1 : Lahiru Kumara to James Neesham, Good length, angling across the left-hander. James Neesham stays back and dabs it down towards the vacant slip cordon for a quick single. |
| 15.2 : Lahiru Kumara to Glenn Phillips, Nicely timed but straight to the man. This is bowled slower and fuller, outside off, Glenn Phillips drives it towards cover for another quick run. |
| 15.3 : Lahiru Kumara to James Neesham, Banged in short and around off, James Neesham clubs it off the toe end of the bat towards his batting partner. Phillips gets out of the way and they get across for a single. |
| 15.4 : Lahiru Kumara to Glenn Phillips, SIX! BANG! Slower one, right in the slot and Glenn Phillips has picked it up. Phillips opens up the front leg and then straightens it up before muscling it back over the bowler's head for a maximum. |
| 15.5 : Lahiru Kumara to Glenn Phillips, Length ball, around off, this is eased away onto the off side for a single. |
| 15.6 : Lahiru Kumara to James Neesham, A good short ball, at 141 clicks and over middle and leg. James Neesham climbs on top of it and pulls it through square leg for one. |
| 16.1 : Maheesh Theekshana to James Neesham, WIDE! Maheesh Theekshana starts off the new spell with a full and wide one, a bit too wide though for the umpire's liking. |
| Maheesh Theekshana to James Neesham, This is pushed through fuller and well outside off, James Neesham looks for the reverse sweep but misses. |
| 16.2 : Maheesh Theekshana to James Neesham, This is darted in from around off, James Neesham steps out and hits it on the full towards wide long off for a single. |
| 16.3 : Maheesh Theekshana to Glenn Phillips, SIX! Glenn Phillips is seeing the ball big out there. Phillips shows all three of his stumps as he stands past the leg stump and Maheesh Theekshana bowls it outside off. Phillips reaches out and powers it all the way over the wide long off fence for a biggie. |
| 16.4 : Maheesh Theekshana to Glenn Phillips, SIX! Back-to-back maximums! This is dragged down over middle and leg, Glenn Phillips backs away and swats it flat back over the bowler's head and clears the ropes with ease. Phillips is eyeing a century here. |
| 16.5 : Maheesh Theekshana to Glenn Phillips, This is speared into off stump, Glenn Phillips stays deep and pushes it out on the off side for a single. |
| 16.6 : Maheesh Theekshana to James Neesham, Leg bye! This is sliding down leg, James Neesham misses the flick and gets it off the pads towards fine leg. They get a single. 16 off the over, another big one for New Zealand. |
| 17.1 : Kasun Rajitha to James Neesham, OUT! CAUGHT! Kasun Rajitha comes back for his final over and strikes immediately. Rajitha bowls this one slower at just 109 KPH and on a hard length, well outside off. James Neesham has to wait for it and in the end, also has to reach out for it. Neesham tries to loft it over covers but can't get much timing on it. The ball comes flat and to the left of the man at cover. Dasun Shanaka over there is quick to react and moves to that side to take the catch. |
| 17.2 : Kasun Rajitha to Mitchell Santner, WIDE! Shorter and down the leg side, left alone for a wide. |
| Kasun Rajitha to Mitchell Santner, Good length, around off, this is eased away towards cover-point for one. |
| 0.0 : Mitchell Santner makes his way out to middle. |
| 17.3 : Kasun Rajitha to Glenn Phillips, Nicely bowled! This is full and wide but also slower. Glenn Phillips shuffles in his crease and looks for the big shot but misses. |
| 17.4 : Kasun Rajitha to Glenn Phillips, NO BALL AND FOUR! Glenn Phillips almost falls over and yet manages to get it where he wants. This is a low full toss on middle, Phillips shuffles across but then is able to broom it behind square on the leg side for a boundary. Free Hit to follow... |
| Kasun Rajitha to Glenn Phillips, NO BALL! This is poor from Kasun Rajitha as he bowls another no ball. Full and outside off, Glenn Phillips opens the face of the bat and guides it to the left of the man at third man for a couple of runs. Free Git to continue... |
| Kasun Rajitha to Glenn Phillips, Well bowled and thankfully for Kasun Rajitha, the no balls don't cost much. Slower one, on a length and outside off, Glenn Phillips looks to cut but is undone by the lack of pace. |
| 17.5 : Kasun Rajitha to Glenn Phillips, And again! Slower delivery, fuller and outside off, Glenn Phillips throws the kitchen sink at it but fails to make a connection. |
| 17.6 : Kasun Rajitha to Glenn Phillips, Pitched up, around off, this is driven through mid off for a single. |
| 18.1 : Maheesh Theekshana to Glenn Phillips, FOUR! Raw power! Shorter and on leg stump, Glenn Phillips pulls this one off the back foot and straight down the ground splitting the long off and long on fielders. Another boundary for Phillips and he is just one hit away from a century. |
| 18.2 : Maheesh Theekshana to Glenn Phillips, Quicker and shorter over the stumps, Glenn Phillips backs away and lofts it towards wide long off for a single. |
| 18.3 : Maheesh Theekshana to Mitchell Santner, Excellent running! Tossed up outside off, Mitchell Santner drives it firmly in front of covers and the batters race back for the second. |
| 18.4 : Maheesh Theekshana to Mitchell Santner, A full toss on the pads, Mitchell Santner sweeps it towards deep square leg for just a single. |
| 18.5 : Maheesh Theekshana to Glenn Phillips, FOUR! A huge roar from Glenn Phillips as he finds the fence and brings up a sensational ton. This is dragged down on the pads, Phillips rocks back and pulls it hard into the mid-wicket fence. Phillips gets a standing ovation from the crowd and rightly so, this has been a knock of high calliber. |
| 18.6 : Maheesh Theekshana to Glenn Phillips, Maheesh Theekshana drops it short again and Glenn Phillips pulls it on the bounce to the deep mid-wicket fielder for only a single. |
| 19.1 : Lahiru Kumara to Glenn Phillips, WIDE! Attempted wide yorker, this is pushed beyond the tramline outside off and a wide is called. |
| Lahiru Kumara to Glenn Phillips, Another attempted wide yorker, slower this time and ends up being a low full toss. Glenn Phillips looks to swing across the line but gets an inside edge back onto the pads. The ball rolls on the off side and they get a single. |
| 19.2 : Lahiru Kumara to Mitchell Santner, SIX! Up and over! A short ball over the off stump, Mitchell Santner gives himself a bit of room and just lifts it all the way over the point fence for a maximum. |
| 19.3 : Lahiru Kumara to Mitchell Santner, Slower one, on a good length and over the stumps. Mitchell Santner gets an inside edge towards the off side as he looks to pull and the batters scamper through for a run. |
| 19.4 : Lahiru Kumara to Glenn Phillips, OUT! TAKEN! Glenn Phillips finally mistimes one and departs after a fine, fine knock. Another slower one from Lahiru Kumara, bowled into the pitch and outside off. Phillips just loses his shape a bit as he looks to go over the long off fence. The ball goes off the top edge and just over mid off. Dasun Shanaka runs backward and takes a good catch. Kumara gets the wicket but Phillips has done the damage. |
| Ish Sodhi is out in the middle for the last two balls. |
| 19.5 : Lahiru Kumara to Ish Sodhi, OUT! RUN OUT! Comfortably short in the end. Lahiru Kumara gets bowling the off-paced deliveries, this time it is on a length and around off. Ish Sodhi drags the shot towards deep mid-wicket and there's a slight fumble in the deep as well. The batters try to come back for the second but the substitute fielder over there Ashen Bandara fires in a good throw towards the keeper. Kusal Mendis whips off the bails and the replays show that Ish Sodhi is short of his |
| Tim Southee will face the last ball of the inning. |
| 19.6 : Lahiru Kumara to Tim Southee, FOUR! Tim Southee walks in and applies the finishing touch to end the innings on a high. This is a low full toss outside off, Southee reaches out and clubs it towards the vacant wide long on fence for a boundary. 13 runs come off the final over and New Zealand finish with 167/7 on the board. |
| What an outstanding effort this has been from Glenn Phillips as he has scored 104 out of the total of 167 runs that are on the board! The Kiwis have managed to put up a decent score and Sri Lanka will be absolutely disappointed with their effort after the start they had. The momentum is definitely with New Zealand and they have a wonderful opportunity to notch up their second win of the tournament. Sri Lanka have their work cut out and will have to pick themselves up if they are to put up a f |
| Sri Lanka got off to a dream start with Dasun Shanaka shuffling his bowlers well at the start of the inning. Maheesh Theekshana struck in the first over of the game and Dhananjaya de Silva followed suit with a dismissal in his first over as well. Kasun Rajitha had an extended spell and dismissed the New Zealand skipper to restrict the opponents to 25 runs in the Powerplay having claimed three wickets. Pathum Nissanka spilled an easy chance to dismiss Glen Phillips which proved to be the t |
| New Zealand found themselves in an uncommon situation where both their openers failed with the bat as they found their stumps shattered by the Sri Lankan spinners. Kane Williamson could not steady the ship as he fell soon after and New Zealand put up their second-worst performance in a Powerplay in a T20 World Cup. Glenn Phillips got a life as he was dropped in the deep early in his innings and along with Daryl Mitchell began rebuilding the inning. They put on a partnership of 84 runs in ju |
| Daryl Mitchell is up for a chat and he says that he is happy with the total and applauds the efforts of Glenn Phillips. Adds that it was a challenging start for them and the key was to build a partnership and overall the surface is a bit difficult. Mentions that there is some variable bounce on offer and will now look to defend this total. |
| Right then, this game could go either way as the Sri Lankan batters have shown that they have ample ability to complete this run chase but they also have the tendency to collapse under pressure. They will be up against one of the most dangerous fast-bowling attacks and will be hoping to play out the new ball and build their inning. The momentum is with New Zealand though and they will come out with fire looking to take early wickets and defend the target comfortably. Do join us shortly for an e |
| ... THE RUN CHASE ... |
| We are all set for the run chase as the umpires make their way out to middle. |
| 0.1 : Tim Southee to Pathum Nissanka, Tim Southee starts off with a good-length delivery around off. Pathum Nissanka punches it off the middle of the bat and on the up as well but straight to the man at covers. |
| 0.2 : Tim Southee to Pathum Nissanka, A bit of movement on offer for Tim Southee here. Good length, pushed a bit wider and shaping even further away from the batter. Pathum Nissanka goes chasing after it but gets beaten past the outside edge. |
| 0.3 : Tim Southee to Pathum Nissanka, Southee goes wide of the crease and tries to swing it away from the leg stump. Pathum Nissanka flicks it towards mid-wicket. |
| 0.4 : Tim Southee to Pathum Nissanka, Fullish length, around off, this is driven behind point but Nissanka can't find the gap yet again. |
| 0.5 : Tim Southee to Pathum Nissanka, OUT! LBW! It all gets from bad to worse for Pathum Nissanka as he goes without scoring and New Zealand have just the start they wanted. Tim Southee straightens his line and serves it on off stump. This time the ball nips back in off the deck and Nissanka is completely caught on the crease. The ball pings the back leg of Nissanka and the umpire raises his finger. This seems dead straight and Nissanka walks back. Dhananjaya de Silva makes his way out to the |
| 0.6 : Tim Southee to Dhananjaya de Silva, Wicket-maiden! Top first over from Tim Southee. This is a bit fuller and nipping back into off stump. Dhananjaya de Silva watchfully keeps it out. |
| 1.1 : Trent Boult to Kusal Mendis, FOUR! Sri Lanka and Kusal Mendis are underway that too in style. Trent Boult starts off with a wide one as he looks to swing it into the right-hander. The ball just slides on and Mendis hammers it through point for a boundary. |
| 0.6 : Trent Boult will share the attack and bowl from the other end. |
| 1.2 : Trent Boult to Kusal Mendis, Boult brings the line close to the off stump and keeps the length around the top of the stumps. Kusal Mendis blocks this one from inside the crease. |
| 1.3 : Trent Boult to Kusal Mendis, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Trent Boult strikes in his first over as well and Sri Lanka lose both their openers in the blink of an eye. This is fuller and close to the off pole from Boult. Kusal Mendis just has a feel for it but his feet go nowhere. The ball takes the outside edge and Devon Conway makes no mistake behind the stumps. Not the start Sri Lanka would have wanted and currently, New Zealand are in the driver's seat. |
| 1.4 : Trent Boult to Charith Asalanka, Around the hips, Charith Asalanka works it awya towards mid-wicket for a single. |
| 1.3 : Charith Asalanka is the new batter out in the middle. |
| 1.5 : Trent Boult to Dhananjaya de Silva, This one does swing back in! Nagging length, around off and the ball comes back into the right-hander. Dhananjaya de Silva looks to cut but gets beaten on the inside edge. |
| 1.6 : Trent Boult to Dhananjaya de Silva, OUT! CHOPPED ON! Trent Boult picks up the second wicket in the over and Sri Lanka are digging themselves a big hole here. Around the top of off but this one doesn't swing in like the previous delivery. Dhananjaya de Silva backs away a bit and looks to cut close to the bocy. Again, there's no feet movement and the ball takes the inside edge before castling into the stumps. Sri Lanka lose their third wicket and New Zealand rejoice. |
| 2.1 : Tim Southee to Charith Asalanka, Good length, around off, Charith Asalanka just blocks this one out. |
| 2.2 : Tim Southee to Charith Asalanka, Around the top of off and angling it in, Charith Asalanka solidly defends this one off the front foot. |
| 0.0 : Bhanuka Rajapaksa has made his way out to the middle much sooner than he would have liked. |
| 2.3 : Tim Southee to Charith Asalanka, Slower delivery this time, a touch fuller and on off stump. Charith Asalanka leans forward and manages to keep it out. |
| 2.4 : Tim Southee to Charith Asalanka, Direct hit and he was gone! Around middle and leg, flicked away towards square leg and they set off for a quick single. James Neesham attacks the ball well and fires in a throw at the batter's end. Bhanuka Rajapaksa had already given up but Neesham fails to hit the stumps and Rajapaksa survives. |
| 2.5 : Tim Southee to Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Extra bounce now. Good length, in that channel around off and this one shoots off the deck. Bhanuka Rajapaksa is taken aback by it as the ball whizzes past the outside edge. |
| 2.6 : Tim Southee to Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Fuller in length and around off, this is pushed away towards cover. Just one run off that over. |
| 3.1 : Trent Boult to Charith Asalanka, A fraction shorter and on off stump, Charith Asalanka with a short-arm jab in front of mid-wicket. Daryl Mitchell from inside the ring chases it down and keeps it down to a couple of runs. |
| 3.2 : Trent Boult to Charith Asalanka, Back of a length and at the body, Charith Asalanka hops and nudges it down onto the leg side. |
| 3.4 : Trent Boult to Chamika Karunaratne, A bumper now, bowled at a good height and over leg stump. Chamika Karunaratne ducks under it well. |
| 3.3 : Chamika Karunaratne makes his way out to the crease and he has his work cut out here. |
| Trent Boult to Charith Asalanka, OUT! TAKEN! Soft, soft dismissal and the Lankan batters are going down like nine pins at the moment. This is the knuckle-ball from Trent Boult, on a fuller length and outside off. Charith Asalanka leans forward and looks to drive it through covers but the ball arrives late. Asalanka is early in his shot and the ball takes the outside edge. The ball goes a bit uppishly and towards backward point where Finn Allen takes a good low catch down to his left. Boul |
| 3.5 : Trent Boult to Chamika Karunaratne, Slower one from around the wicket, angling it in from outside off. Chamika Karunaratne hangs out his bat but is beaten past the outside edge. |
| 3.6 : Trent Boult to Chamika Karunaratne, Another top over from Trent Boult, just 2 runs and a wicket off it. Short of a length and angling at the body, Chamika Karunaratne hops and manages to keep it down towards short mid-wicket. The batters think about a single but the substitute fielder Martin Guptill is onto it in a flash. |
| 4.1 : Lockie Ferguson to Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Lockie Ferguson comes into the attack now and starts off with a short ball around off. Bhanuka Rajapaksa looks to slap it away but is beaten for pace. |
| 4.2 : Lockie Ferguson to Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Around the top of off, at 141 clicks and this is pushed out onto the off side. |
| 4.3 : Lockie Ferguson to Bhanuka Rajapaksa, SIX! Width on offer by Lockie Ferguson and Bhanuka Rajapaksa just throws his hands at it. The ball is hit hard and flat over point and travels all the way over the ropes for a maximum, much needed one for Sri Lanka as well. |
| 4.4 : Lockie Ferguson to Bhanuka Rajapaksa, FOUR! Pitches it up now at 145 KPH and around off stump. Bhanuka Rajapaksa plays the lofted cover drive and finds the fence once again. |
| 4.5 : Lockie Ferguson to Bhanuka Rajapaksa, On a good length and around off, Bhanuka Rajapaksa chops it down towards short third man for a single. |
| 4.6 : Lockie Ferguson to Chamika Karunaratne, WIDE! Ferguson looks to attack the pads but spills it down the leg side. Wide called. |
| Lockie Ferguson to Chamika Karunaratne, Pacy delivery, full and at the base of off stump. Chamika Karunaratne digs it out towards mid on. |
| 5.1 : Trent Boult to Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Trent Boult bowls this on a good length and in line with the off pole, Bhanuka Rajapaksa clocks this towards the cover-point fielder. |
| 5.2 : Trent Boult to Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Bowls this on a good length as well and outside off, Bhanuka Rajapaksa slices this towards deep backward point and takes one. |
| 5.3 : Trent Boult to Chamika Karunaratne, Continues bowling on a good length from 'round the wicket to the right-hander. Chamika Karunaratne blocks this ball toward cover. |
| 5.4 : Trent Boult to Chamika Karunaratne, This is outside the off stump and on a good length, Chamika Karunaratne defends this towards point. |
| 5.5 : Trent Boult to Chamika Karunaratne, Bowls this one a fraction short and outside off, Chamika Karunaratne flat bats this in the gap between mid-wicket and mid on for three runs. |
| 5.6 : Trent Boult to Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Goes back to bowling from over the wicket to the southpaw and delivers this full outside off. Bhanuka Rajapaksa knocks this towards mid off. Sri Lanka are 24 for the loss of 4 wickets at the end of the Powerplay. |
| Time for some spin now as Mitchell Santner is brought into the attack. |
| 6.1 : Mitchell Santner to Chamika Karunaratne, OUT! CAUGHT! Another one bites the dust and this time it is Mitchell Santner who claims a wicket on his first delivery! He bowls this a fraction short and outside off, Chamika Karunaratne rocks back and pulls the ball towards deep mid-wicket. Does not get enough bat on this one as the ball floats into the palms of Trent Boult who takes an easy catch. Sri Lanka have lost half their side now and New Zealand are right on top here. |
| 0.0 : The skipper, Dasun Shanaka walks into bat with his side in a spot of real bother here. |
| 6.2 : Mitchell Santner to Dasun Shanaka, FOUR! Dasun Shanaka gets off the mark with a lucky boundary! Mitchell Santner flights this one full and outside off, Dasun Shanaka goes for an expansive drive and gets a thick outside edge that flies to third man for four runs. |
| 6.3 : Mitchell Santner to Dasun Shanaka, This is full and angled into the pads, Dasun Shanaka blocks this to the right of the bowler. |
| 6.4 : Mitchell Santner to Dasun Shanaka, Flights this one full and in line with the stumps, Dasun Shanaka taps this back down the pitch. |
| 6.5 : Mitchell Santner to Dasun Shanaka, Loopy delivery bowled full and just outside the off pole, Dasun Shanaka gets down on one knee and sweeps the ball to deep backward square leg for a single. |
| 6.6 : Mitchell Santner to Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Goes over the wicket now to the left-hander as he serves this a fraction short and into the pads. Bhanuka Rajapaksa clips this to square leg and takes a single to keep strike. |
| Ish Sodhi comes into the attack now. |
| 7.1 : Ish Sodhi to Bhanuka Rajapaksa, SIX! Ish Sodhi has been welcomed to the crease with a massive hit! Bowls a googly on a shorter length and outside off, Bhanuka Rajapaksa rocks back and pulls this over deep mid-wicket for a 88m maximum. |
| 7.2 : Ish Sodhi to Bhanuka Rajapaksa, This is short as well and outside the off stump, Bhanuka Rajapaksa cuts this towards point and a misfield allows them to take a single. |
| 7.3 : Ish Sodhi to Dasun Shanaka, Bowls this full and in line with the stumps, Dasun Shanaka blocks this towards short mid-wicket. |
| 7.4 : Ish Sodhi to Dasun Shanaka, This is on a fuller length and outside the off pole, Dasun Shanaka gets across the line of the stumps and lifts the ball towards deep backward square leg for one. |
| 7.5 : Ish Sodhi to Bhanuka Rajapaksa, FOUR! Ish Sodhi has been far too short this over as this one gets the treatment! He bowls this wide outside off and Bhanuka Rajapaksa finds the gap past point with perfection to collect four more runs to his kiity. |
| 7.6 : Ish Sodhi to Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Bowls this one on a the pads on a shorter length, Bhanuka Rajapaksa goes deep in the crease and clips this towards deep square leg to take a run and keep strike. |
| 8.1 : Mitchell Santner to Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Mitchell Santner bowls a flighted delivery really full and on the pads, Bhanuka Rajapaksa clips this towards long on and takes one. |
| 8.2 : Mitchell Santner to Dasun Shanaka, FOUR! That is a gift from Mitchell Santner as he bowls a loopy delivery wide outside off, Dasun Shanaka is down the wicket in a flash as he catches the full toss and drives it to deep cover for four runs. |
| 8.3 : Mitchell Santner to Dasun Shanaka, Bowls this one slightly quicker outside off on a fuller length, Dasun Shanaka knocks the ball towards the cover fielder. |
| 8.4 : Mitchell Santner to Dasun Shanaka, This is a fraction short and outside off, Dasun Shanaka punches this to the deep cover and takes one. |
| 8.5 : Mitchell Santner to Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Mitchell Santner angles this into the stumps from over the wicket on a fuller length, Bhanuka Rajapaksa clips this towards deep mid-wicket and they run well to complete two runs. Brings up the fifty for Sri Lanka. |
| 8.6 : Mitchell Santner to Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Flights this on the pads on a fuller length, Bhanuka Rajapaksa works this to long on and takes one to retain strike. |
| Lockie Ferguson (1-0-12-0) is back on. |
| 9.1 : Lockie Ferguson to Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Lockie Ferguson starts off from 'round the wicket to the left-hander and angles this into the stumps on a good length. Bhanuka Rajapaksa tucks this to deep square leg for one. |
| 9.2 : Lockie Ferguson to Dasun Shanaka, Goes over the wicket now and bowls this on a good length and in line with the stumps, Dasun Shanaka looks to work this leg side but gets a leading edge to the left of the bowler. |
| 9.3 : Lockie Ferguson to Dasun Shanaka, This is wide outside off but on a good length, Dasun Shanaka cuts this towards point and a half stop allows this to take a run. |
| 9.4 : Lockie Ferguson to Bhanuka Rajapaksa, FOUR! Bhanuka Rajapaksa showing great intent here! Lockie Ferguson bowls this full from 'round the wicket and outside the off pole, Bhanuka Rajapaksa lofts the ball over the infield and finds the deep cover boundary for four more runs. |
| 9.5 : Lockie Ferguson to Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Lockie Ferguson bowls a slower delivery on a shorter length and outside off, Bhanuka Rajapaksa looks to slash hard but is beaten by the pace. |
| 9.6 : Lockie Ferguson to Bhanuka Rajapaksa, OUT! New Zealand strike right at the stroke of Drinks and the dangerous Bhanuka Rajapaksa has to make the long walk back to the shed. Lockie Ferguson continues to bowl full and just outside off Bhanuka Rajapaksa continues his aggressive approach and look to go straight over the mid off fielder. He mistimes his shot as the ball gets the elevation but not the distance. Kane Williamson steadies himself under the ball and takes a comfortable catch. Bha |
| DRINKS! Just as Sri Lanka lose their sixth wicket, drinks are called onto the pitch. It has been all New Zealand in the second innings. Tim Southee and Trent Boult were simply sensational in the Powerplay as they picked up 4 wickets in between them. The Lankans batters were behind the right ball from the off and have ended up giving away their wickets without any resistance. Only Bhanuka Rajapaksa looked good thus far but now that he has also fallen, Sri Lanka are staring in the eyes of de |
| 10.1 : Mitchell Santner to Dasun Shanaka, Tossed up, outside off, Dasun Shanaka steps out and just eases it down to long on for a single. |
| 10.2 : Mitchell Santner to Wanindu Hasaranga, Slows it up now and drifts it onto leg stump, Wanindu Hasaranga keeps it out. |
| 10.3 : Mitchell Santner to Wanindu Hasaranga, Slides this one onto middle and leg and Wanindu Hasaranga just about manages to keep it out on the off side. |
| 10.4 : Mitchell Santner to Wanindu Hasaranga, FOUR! Slogged away. Tossed up around off, Wanindu Hasaranga gets down on one knee and slogs it hard and flat towards the cow corner fence for a boundary. |
| 10.5 : Mitchell Santner to Wanindu Hasaranga, Quicker and flatter, around off, this is played away towards cover. |
| 10.6 : Mitchell Santner to Wanindu Hasaranga, A tad shorter and around off, Wanindu Hasaranga taps it towards point. |
| 11.1 : Ish Sodhi to Dasun Shanaka, Lucky! This is bowled around middle, Dasun Shanaka gets a long way across the stumps and looks to get inside the line of the ball. Shanaka just about manages to get a glove on it otherwise he was a goner. |
| 11.2 : Ish Sodhi to Dasun Shanaka, Around off, this is kept out on the off side. |
| 11.3 : Ish Sodhi to Dasun Shanaka, Nicely flighted, full and at the stumps, Dasun Shanaka steps out and drags it towards deep mid-wicket for a single. |
| 11.4 : Ish Sodhi to Wanindu Hasaranga, OUT! TAKEN! Sri Lanka lose their seventh wicket as Ish Sodhi gets himself onto the wickets column as well. Tosses it up on a length and outside off. Wanindu Hasaranga looks to go over covers but has to check his shot as the ball is a bit slower. In the end, Hasaranga just plays a checked drive towards extra cover where Kane Williamson takes a good catch low to his right. |
| 11.5 : Ish Sodhi to Maheesh Theekshana, Length at the stumps and this is pushed back towards the bowler. |
| 11.6 : Ish Sodhi to Maheesh Theekshana, Beaten! Quicker one, on a nagging length and close to the off stump. Maheesh Theekshana looks to cut but misses. |
| 11.4 : Maheesh Theekshana makes his way out to the middle with his team staring down the barrel of defeat. |
| 12.1 : Mitchell Santner to Dasun Shanaka, Just a fraction shorter and outside off, this is cut away square but can't pierce the gap. |
| 12.2 : Mitchell Santner to Dasun Shanaka, DROPPED! A tough chance and Mitchell Santner has fumbled it. This is really nicely bowled, slower and pushed well outside off. Dasun Shanaka dances down the track and ends up dragging it high in the night sky towards the mid-wicket region. The bowler calls for it and runs towards it. The ball keeps swirling around and Santner can't get a hand on it. Single taken. |
| 12.3 : Mitchell Santner to Maheesh Theekshana, OUT! CAUGHT! Mitchell Santner picks up his second wicket and the last recognized batter for Sri Lanka departs as well. Santner flights it up nicely and pushes it wider. Dasun Shanaka looks for the expansive cover drive but has to reach for it. The ball turns away a touch and takes the outside edge. James Neesham at first slip takes a sharp catch to his right and New Zealand are a couple of wickets away from victory now. |
| 12.4 : Mitchell Santner to Kasun Rajitha, Tossed up, around off, Kasun Rajitha looks to drive but gets an inside edge onto the foot and back towards the bowler. |
| 12.3 : Kasun Rajitha makes his way out to the middle now. |
| 12.5 : Mitchell Santner to Kasun Rajitha, Full and at the stumps, this is pushed away towards mid on. |
| 12.6 : Mitchell Santner to Kasun Rajitha, Flatter delivery around off, Kasun Rajitha lets it through to the keeper. |
| 13.1 : Lockie Ferguson to Dasun Shanaka, FOUR! Some real poor fielding in the deep from Ish Sodhi! Lockie Ferguson bowls this on a good length and outside off, Dasun Shanaka guides this towards deep backward point where Ish Sodhi tries to collect the ball with one hand but misses and the ball runs away to the fence for four runs. |
| 13.2 : Lockie Ferguson to Dasun Shanaka, Bowls this on the pads on a good length, Dasun Shanaka clips this off his hips towards deep backward square leg for a single. |
| 13.3 : Lockie Ferguson to Kasun Rajitha, Bowls this on a leg stump line and a fraction full, Kasun Rajitha chips this towards deep square leg and collects a couple of runs. |
| 13.4 : Lockie Ferguson to Kasun Rajitha, WIDE! Bangs this in short and in line with the stumps, Kasun Rajitha ducks under this one but the umpire calls this wide for height. |
| Lockie Ferguson to Kasun Rajitha, This is on a good length and outside the off pole, Kasun Rajitha pushes this towards cover. |
| 13.5 : Lockie Ferguson to Kasun Rajitha, Fires this one full and into the pads, Kasun Rajitha digs this out towards the cover fielder. |
| 13.6 : Lockie Ferguson to Kasun Rajitha, Pulls his length back and angles this into the batter. Kasun Rajitha gets his eye off the ball and fends it into the pitch awkwardly. |
| 14.1 : Tim Southee to Dasun Shanaka, Tim Southee bowls a slower delivery at 117 clicks, full and outside off, Dasun Shanaka strokes this to deep cover for a single. |
| 14.2 : Tim Southee to Kasun Rajitha, This is on a good length and just outside off, Kasun Rajitha blocks this down the pitch to the right of the bowler. |
| 14.3 : Tim Southee to Kasun Rajitha, Bowls this wide outside off on a good length, Kasun Rajitha knocks this to deep point and takes one. |
| 14.4 : Tim Southee to Dasun Shanaka, SIX! Dasun Shanaka gets a hold of this one and deposits it into the crowd! Tim Southee bowls this full and in line with the stumps. Dasun Shanaka gets his front foot out of the way and heaves the ball towards deep mid-wicket for six runs. |
| 14.5 : Tim Southee to Dasun Shanaka, On a good length and just outside the off pole, Dasun Shanaka hangs his bat out to dry and gets beaten all ends up. |
| 14.6 : Tim Southee to Dasun Shanaka, Goes full this time and angling down leg, Dasun Shanaka clips this down to fine leg for a single. |
| 15.1 : Lockie Ferguson to Dasun Shanaka, Lockie Ferguson bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump, Dasun Shanaka works this towards mid off. |
| 15.2 : Lockie Ferguson to Dasun Shanaka, He bowls this on the pads in line with the stumps, Dasun Shanaka clips this wide of deep square leg and collects a brace. |
| 15.3 : Lockie Ferguson to Dasun Shanaka, Bangs this in short and outside off, Dasun Shanaka swings but misses as he is beaten by the slower pace. |
| 15.4 : Lockie Ferguson to Dasun Shanaka, FOUR! Dasun Shanaka swats this away for a boundary! Lockie Ferguson bowls this short and going down leg, Dasun Shanaka gets inside the line of the ball and pulls it towards fine leg for four runs. |
| 15.5 : Lockie Ferguson to Dasun Shanaka, Goes full and on the pads, Dasun Shanaka clips this to deep mid-wicket for one. |
| 15.6 : Lockie Ferguson to Kasun Rajitha, WIDE! Straying down leg on a good length. Kasun Rajitha looks to clip this but misses and the umpire calls this wide. |
| Lockie Ferguson to Kasun Rajitha, Outside the off stump on a good length, Kasun Rajitha knocks it into the gap at cover-point and takes a single to keep strike. |
| Trent Boult (3-0-11-3) is back on to finish his spell. |
| 16.1 : Trent Boult to Kasun Rajitha, WIDE! Trent Boult serves a slower delivery full and going down leg side. Kasun Rajitha misses his flick and the umpire indicates a wide. |
| Trent Boult to Kasun Rajitha, This one is on a good length and on a leg stump line, Kasun Rajitha blocks this ball towards mid-wicket. |
| 16.2 : Trent Boult to Kasun Rajitha, Bowls this outside the off pole on a good length, Kasun Rajitha taps this towards cover and takes off for a quick single. Direct hit at the non-striker's end and the batter was a goner. |
| 16.3 : Trent Boult to Dasun Shanaka, Continues bowling on a good length and in line with the stumps, Dasun Shanaka looks to work this off side but gets an inside edge into the pitch. |
| 16.4 : Trent Boult to Dasun Shanaka, Trent Boult goes full this time and just outside off, Dasun Shanaka looks to sweep this but does not connect as the ball lobs up and falls to the leg side. |
| 16.5 : Trent Boult to Dasun Shanaka, Fires this on a yorker length and wide outside off, Dasun Shanaka looks to dig this out but is beaten. |
| 16.6 : Lahiru Kumara is the last man in for Sri Lanka. |
| Trent Boult to Dasun Shanaka, OUT! CAUGHT! Trent Boult gets a four-fer on the last ball of his spell! He bangs this in short and in line with the stumps, Dasun Shanaka goes for the pull shot but does not connect well as the ball travels into the hands of Daryl Mitchell at deep square leg. The Sri Lankan skipper departs and Trent Boult has his best figures in T20I cricket. |
| 17.1 : Ish Sodhi to Kasun Rajitha, WIDE! Fires this one full and down leg side. Kasun Rajitha does not connect and it is called wide. |
| Ish Sodhi to Kasun Rajitha, This is a fraction short and outside off, Kasun Rajitha blocks this towards the point fielder. |
| 17.2 : Ish Sodhi to Kasun Rajitha, This is short as well and outside off, Kasun Rajitha strokes this to wide long off and takes one. |
| 17.3 : Ish Sodhi to Lahiru Kumara, Continues bowling short and in line with the stumps, Lahiru Kumara defends the ball back towards the bowler. |
| 17.4 : Ish Sodhi to Lahiru Kumara, FOUR! Lahiru Kumara gets off the mark with a boundary! Ish Sodhi bowls this short and outside off, Lahiru Kumara rocks back and pulls this towards deep mid-wicket for four runs. |
| 17.5 : Ish Sodhi to Lahiru Kumara, This is short as well and outside off, Lahiru Kumara stands tall and punches this towards extra cover. |
| 17.6 : Ish Sodhi to Lahiru Kumara, This is on a fuller length and going down leg, Lahiru Kumara misses his clip and gets hit on the pad. |
| Tim Southee (3-1-10-1) to bowl the penultimate over of the game. |
| 18.1 : Tim Southee to Kasun Rajitha, Slower one, on a good length and over the stumps. Kasun Rajitha fails to get it away. |
| 18.2 : Tim Southee to Kasun Rajitha, Back of a length and around off, this is played off the back foot and towards cover. |
| 18.3 : Tim Southee to Kasun Rajitha, Southee goes full now and angles it onto the off stump. Kasun Rajitha manages to block it out though. |
| 18.4 : Tim Southee to Kasun Rajitha, Pitches it up on off stump, Kasun Rajitha frees his arms and drills it straight towards mid off. |
| 18.5 : Tim Southee to Kasun Rajitha, WIDE! Slower delivery bowled down leg side. Kasun Rajitha does not get bat on this and it is called wide by the umpire. Sri Lanka reach 100 runs and the crowd celebrates. |
| Tim Southee to Kasun Rajitha, This is on a good length and just outside the off stump, Kasun Rajitha blocks this back towards the bowler. |
| 18.6 : Tim Southee to Kasun Rajitha, Goes full this time and angles the ball into the pads, Kasun Rajitha tucks this towards mid-wicket and takes a run to retain strike. |
| 19.1 : Ish Sodhi to Kasun Rajitha, Ish Sodhi bowls a shortish delivery wide outside off, Kasun Rajitha cuts this to deep cover and takes one. |
| 19.2 : Ish Sodhi to Lahiru Kumara, OUT! STUMPED! That completes a comprehensive win for New Zealand! Ish Sodhi flights a googly full and outside the off stump, Lahiru Kumara charges down the wicket and looks to heave the ball to the leg side. He is unable to connect as the ball beats his outside edge and Devon Conway makes no mistake in collecting the ball before whipping the bails off. New Zealand have now won their second game and cement their position at the top of the table. |
| A clinical display with the ball and in the field from New Zealand and with this win, they remain unbeaten and build a lead at the top of the Group 1 points table. Sri Lanka's inconsistent showing continues and they will have to win both their remaining games in order to have a good chance of making the playoffs. |
| New Zealand had the momentum going into the interval and they made good use of it once the players were back out in the middle. Tim Southee picked up a wicket in the very first over without giving away any runs as well. Trent Boult then sent back a couple of more Lankan batters in the next over which got the game firmly in New Zealand's control. After that, the Kiwis kept on attacking and picked up wickets at regular intervals. Every bowler used picked up a wicket with Boult standing out with |
| Sri Lanka have had a long World Cup and have been unfortunate with injuries to a few key players but they will be disappointed with their performance in this game. First, they let go of their advantage when they were bowling and then with a big target to chase down, they lost way too many wickets inside the Powerplay. The top order failed miserably and only Bhanuka Rajapaksa and Dasun Shanaka could get muster-up runs for them in the middle order. With just a couple of games left for Sri Lanka |
| Earlier in the game, Kane Williamson won the toss and opted to bat first but New Zealand weren't able to get a fast start. Not only that but they were 15/3 inside the Powerplay before Glenn Phillips and Daryl Mitchell stitched together a wonderful 84-run stand. Mitchell played second fiddle as Phillips kept on peppering the Lankan bowlers with some eye-catching shots. Phillips did go on to make a brilliant century and the Kiwis were able to get beyond the 165-run mark as well. For Sri Lanka, |
| The Presentation ceremony... |
| Glenn Phillips (104 off 64 balls) is the Player of the Match. He says that the plan with Daryl Mitchell was simple as they were looking to build a partnership whilst being positive and put up a competitive total. Claims that he is there to try and entertain the crowd as much as possible but says that it was a complete team effort. Says that he felt cramps on the field but it was good to be back in the field for a few overs. Claims that he is happy with his progress and gives credit to the bow |
| The Sri Lankan skipper, Dasun Shanaka says that they started really well, especially in the first 10 overs and then goes on to applaud Glenn Phillips for the innings he played. Adds that they didn't bowl well in the second half and gives credit to Tim Southee and Trent Boult for the way they bowled at the start. Mentions that they just lost too many wickets inside the Powerplay and after that, it was always going to be difficult. Ends by saying that they still have a couple of games left and |
| Kane Williamson, the captain of New Zealand says that it was an interesting game and the wicket was very different from what he expected. Mentions that the ball stopped in the pitch, coming slower onto the bat and it was not easy at the start of the inning. Claims that Sri Lanka were good at the top after which Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips did well to build a partnership. Admits that it was an incredible inning from Glenn Phillips and any hundred is good but see to him work hard and tak |
| That is it then from this game. Action in the Super 12 stage of the T20 World Cup continues on Sunday, the 30th of October with three clashes lined up for everyone to enjoy. The first game will be played between Bangladesh and Zimbabwe in Brisbane and that game will begin at 8.30 am IST (5 am GMT). This game will then be followed by a doubleheader in Perth. First, Pakistan will take on the Netherlands at 12.30 pm IST (7 am GMT) and then India will face South Africa at 4.30 pm IST (11 am GMT). Yo |
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