End of over. Over 20. 7 runs. Bowler: Mithali Ayodhya. New Zealand Women: 150/6(rr 7.50)
19.6
1
Bandara 以 J Kerr
One run. Mithali Ayodhya to Jess Kerr. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, Played to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Dilhari. New Zealand have posted a competitive total after electing to bat first. After a cautious start in the Powerplay, a crucial partnership between Melie Kerr and Sophie Devine steadied the innings, with both batters scoring 45. However, Sri Lanka pulled things back late as the lower order failed to capitalise. Kavisha Dilhari was the standout bowler, claiming two wickets. Sri Lanka now have a challenging chase ahead as they look to secure their first win and two valuable points. Stay tuned for the run chase.
19.5
2
Bandara 以 J Kerr
Two runs. Mithali Ayodhya to Jess Kerr. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, Played to deep cover for 2 runs, fielded by Gunaratne.
19.4
1
Bandara 以 M Green
One run. Mithali Ayodhya to Maddy Green. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, Played to extra cover for 1 run, mis-fielded by Samarawickrama, shy attempt by Samarawickrama, fielded by Senavirathna.
19.3
1
Bandara 以 J Kerr
One run. Mithali Ayodhya to Jess Kerr. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, Played to deep mid wicket for 1 run.
19.2
1
Bandara 以 M Green
One run. Mithali Ayodhya to Maddy Green. Length ball, off stump on the front foot Slog, Played in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 1 run.
19.1
lb
Bandara 以 J Kerr
Leg bye. Mithali Ayodhya to Jess Kerr. Reverse Swing-In half volley, down leg side on the front foot working, hit pad to silly point for 1 run, mis-fielded by Bandara.
End of over. Over 19. 4 runs. Bowler: Chamari Athapaththu. New Zealand Women: 143/6(rr 7.53)
18.6
1
Athapaththu 以 J Kerr
One run. Chamari Athapaththu to Jess Kerr. Off break length ball, to leg on the front foot pulling, Played to short fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Samarawickrama.
18.5
1
Athapaththu 以 M Green
One run. Chamari Athapaththu to Maddy Green. Off break length ball, outside off stump down the track driving, Played to long off for 1 run.
18.4
1
Athapaththu 以 J Kerr
One run. Chamari Athapaththu to Jess Kerr. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, Played to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Dilhari.
18.3
W
Athapaththu 以 I Sharp
Wicket. OUT! Caught. Chamari Athapaththu to Izzy Sharp. Off break full toss, to leg down the track Slog, top edge in the air uncontrolled to short fine leg, caught by Senavirathna. Izzy Sharp departs for a duck.
18.2
0
Athapaththu 以 I Sharp
Dot ball. Chamari Athapaththu to Izzy Sharp. Off break half volley, outside off stump on the back foot defending, Played to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Bandara.
18.1
1
Athapaththu 以 M Green
One run. Chamari Athapaththu to Maddy Green. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, mis-timed to deep mid wicket for 1 run, shy attempt by Dilhari, fielded by Senavirathna.
End of over. Over 18. 13 runs. Bowler: Sugandika Kumari. New Zealand Women: 139/5(rr 7.72)
17.6
W
Kumari 以 S Devine
Wicket. OUT! Caught. Sugandika Kumari to Sophie Devine. Stock length ball, outside off stump down the track Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on, caught by de Silva. Six and gone.
17.5
6
Kumari 以 S Devine
Six runs. SIX! Sugandika Kumari to Sophie Devine. Stock length ball, outside off stump down the track Slog, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs.
17.4
1
Kumari 以 M Green
One run. Sugandika Kumari to Maddy Green. Stock length ball, off stump down the track working, Played to long on for 1 run, fielded by de Silva.
17.3
1
Kumari 以 S Devine
One run. Sugandika Kumari to Sophie Devine. Stock length ball, outside off stump down the track Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Dilhari.
17.2
lb
Kumari 以 M Green
Leg bye. APPEAL! Sugandika Kumari to Maddy Green. Stock length ball, off stump on the front foot pulling, hit pad to short third man for 1 run, appeal made for L.B.W. Sri Lanka decides against the review.
