Over 20. 10 runs. Bowler: Lahiru Kumara. New Zealand: 183/6(rr 9.15)
19.5
2
Kumara 以 R Ravindra
Two runs. Lahiru Kumara to Rachin Ravindra. Off cutter back of a length, off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep backward point for 2 runs, fielded by Nissanka. What a rollercoaster game! The hosts seal the series and finish with a 2-1 victory. Tim Seifert played a winning knock of 88, whereas Lahiru Kumara bowled a brilliant spell with three wickets but get his side over the line. Tim Seifert is the Player of the Match and Player of the Series for his tremendous batting performance. Cheers!
19.4
b
Kumara 以 A Milne
Bye. Lahiru Kumara to Adam Milne. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for 1 run, shy attempt by Mendis, fielded by Asalanka.
19.3
W
Kumara 以 D Mitchell
Wicket. OUT! Caught. Lahiru Kumara to Daryl Mitchell. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid off, caught by Shanaka. Skipper takes a catch.
19.3
W
Kumara 以 J Neesham
Wicket. OUT! Run Out. Lahiru Kumara to Jimmy Neesham. Length ball, wide outside off stump no foot movement Leave, Left for 1 run, by Mendis. Great effort from Lahiru.
19.2
W
Kumara 以 M Chapman
Wicket. OUT! Caught. Lahiru Kumara to Mark Chapman. Leg cutter length ball, outside off stump deep in crease Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid off, caught by Asalanka. High in the air and taken!
19.1
6
Kumara 以 M Chapman
Six runs. SIX! Lahiru Kumara to Mark Chapman. Leg cutter length ball, down leg side on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.
End of over. Over 19. 7 runs. Bowler: Pramod Madushan. New Zealand: 173/3(rr 9.11)
18.6
1
Liyanagamage 以 M Chapman
One run. Pramod Madushan to Mark Chapman. Leg cutter yorker, middle stump on the front foot flick, inside edge to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Nissanka.
18.5
1
Liyanagamage 以 D Mitchell
One run. Pramod Madushan to Daryl Mitchell. Leg cutter short, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Shanaka.
18.4
1
Liyanagamage 以 M Chapman
One run. Pramod Madushan to Mark Chapman. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, mis-timed to extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Rajitha.
18.3
1
Liyanagamage 以 D Mitchell
One run. Pramod Madushan to Daryl Mitchell. Slower ball back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by De Silva.
18.2
2
Liyanagamage 以 D Mitchell
Two runs. Pramod Madushan to Daryl Mitchell. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, well timed to deep extra cover for 2 runs, run save by Shanaka.
18.1
1
Liyanagamage 以 M Chapman
One run. Pramod Madushan to Mark Chapman. Length ball, to leg on the back foot working, leading edge to backward point for 1 run, fielded by Nissanka.
End of over. Over 18. 6 runs. Bowler: Kasun Rajitha. New Zealand: 166/3(rr 9.22)
17.6
lb
Rajitha 以 M Chapman
Leg bye. Kasun Rajitha to Mark Chapman. Off cutter length ball, middle stump moves in front Slog, hit pad to silly mid on for 1 run.
17.5
1
Rajitha 以 D Mitchell
One run. APPEAL! Kasun Rajitha to Daryl Mitchell. Off cutter back of a length, off stump on the front foot Slog, inside edge to silly point for 1 run, appeal made for Run Out. Good running between the wickets.
17.4
lb
Rajitha 以 M Chapman
Leg bye. Kasun Rajitha to Mark Chapman. Back of a length, outside off stump on the front foot pulling, hit pad to point for 1 run, fielded by Nissanka.
17.3
0
Rajitha 以 M Chapman
Dot ball. APPEAL! Kasun Rajitha to Mark Chapman. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot glancing, hit pad for no runs, fielded by Mendis, appeal made for Caught. The ball raps onto his pads.
17.2
2
Rajitha 以 M Chapman
Two runs. Kasun Rajitha to Mark Chapman. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control to deep extra cover for 2 runs.
