End of over. Over 20. 3 runs. Bowler: Maheesh Theekshana. New Zealand: 172/8(rr 8.60)
19.6
W
Theekshana 以 Z Foulkes
Wicket. OUT! Run Out. Maheesh Theekshana to Zak Foulkes. Quicker length ball, wide outside off stump moves in front slog sweeping, mis-timed to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Mendis, by Mendis. That's the end of the first innings. New Zealand have made an impressive comeback, posting 172 on the board after being reduced to 65 for 5. The standout partnership between Daryl Mitchell and Michael Bracewell was exceptional, as they added 105 runs, with both players notching up the fifties to guide their team to a competitive total. Binura Fernando, Maheesh Theekshana, and Wanindu Hasaranga were the pick of the bowlers for Sri Lanka, each claiming two wickets. Stay with us for the exciting run chase ahead!
19.5
W
Theekshana 以 M Bracewell
Wicket. OUT! Caught. Maheesh Theekshana to Michael Bracewell. Quicker length ball, wide outside off stump moves in front sweeping, bottom edge, caught by Mendis. The umpire raises his finger.
19.4
1
Theekshana 以 M Santner
One run. Maheesh Theekshana to Mitchell Santner. Carrom ball half volley, to leg on the front foot working, mis-timed to point for 1 run, fielded by Mendis.
19.3
W
Theekshana 以 D Mitchell
Wicket. OUT! Stumped. Maheesh Theekshana to Daryl Mitchell. Carrom length ball, wide outside off stump down the track Slog, missed, by Mendis. An excellent innings comes to an end.
19.2
0
Theekshana 以 D Mitchell
Dot ball. Maheesh Theekshana to Daryl Mitchell. Carrom length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Mendis.
19.1
1
Theekshana 以 M Bracewell
One run. Maheesh Theekshana to Michael Bracewell. Quicker ball half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by de Silva.
End of over. Over 19. 15 runs. Bowler: Matheesha Pathirana. New Zealand: 169/5(rr 8.89)
18.6
1
Pathiranage 以 M Bracewell
One run. Matheesha Pathirana to Michael Bracewell. Off cutter half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by de Silva.
18.5
1
Pathiranage 以 D Mitchell
One run. Matheesha Pathirana to Daryl Mitchell. Off cutter length ball, to leg on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long off for 1 run, fielded by Asalanka.
18.4
2
Pathiranage 以 D Mitchell
Two runs. FREE HIT. Matheesha Pathirana to Daryl Mitchell. Half volley, off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed to long off for 2 runs, fielded by Asalanka, fielded by de Silva.
18.4
nb
Pathiranage 以 D Mitchell
No ball. FOUR! Matheesha Pathirana to Daryl Mitchell. Beamer, down leg side on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control to fine leg and it was a no ball. Poor ball from Pathirana.
18.3
1
Pathiranage 以 M Bracewell
One run. Matheesha Pathirana to Michael Bracewell. Off cutter half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Theekshana.
18.2
1
Pathiranage 以 D Mitchell
One run. Matheesha Pathirana to Daryl Mitchell. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on for 1 run, fielded by de Silva.
18.1
4
Pathiranage 以 D Mitchell
Four runs. FOUR! Matheesha Pathirana to Daryl Mitchell. Full toss, outside off stump deep in crease driving, well timed in the air under control past long off for 4 runs.
End of over. Over 18. 10 runs. Bowler: Binura Fernando. New Zealand: 154/5(rr 8.56)
17.6
6
Fernando 以 M Bracewell
Six runs. SIX! Binura Fernando to Michael Bracewell. Full toss, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs.
17.5
1
Fernando 以 D Mitchell
One run. Binura Fernando to Daryl Mitchell. Half volley, outside off stump deep in crease driving, well timed to long on for 1 run, run save by Fernando, fielded by de Silva.
17.4
1
Fernando 以 M Bracewell
One run. Binura Fernando to Michael Bracewell. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Rajapaksa.
17.3
1
Fernando 以 D Mitchell
One run. Binura Fernando to Daryl Mitchell. Off cutter half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, to cover for 1 run, fielded by Asalanka.
