New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 1st T20I, Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand

Finished
Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand , December 28, 2024
New Zealand
NZ
172/8 (20)
Sri Lanka
SL
164/8 (20)
NZ won by 8 runs.
New Zealand InningNZ Inning172/8 (20 ov)
Sri Lanka InningSL Inning164/8 (20 ov)

Commentary

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0.1
Matt Henry to Pathum Nissanka, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Pathum Nissanka goes forward, aims to slam it, but deflect off the pads. Batter steals a leg bye for 1 run.
0
0.2
Matt Henry to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis goes forward and strives to hit defensive shot, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.
1
0.3
Matt Henry to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, outswinger, back of length, on the off stump, goes back, plays defensive shot, towards the third man for 1 run.
4
0.4
Matt Henry to Pathum Nissanka, Four, Four !! outswinger, back of length, on the off stump. Pathum Nissanka goes back, hits punch in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
0
0.5
Matt Henry to Pathum Nissanka, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Pathum Nissanka goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who halts the ball.
0
0.6
Matt Henry to Pathum Nissanka, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Pathum Nissanka goes back, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at point, who halts the ball.
End of over 1 (6 runs)
Pathum Nissanka 4 (4)
Kusal Mendis 1 (2)
Sri Lanka 6/0
Matt Henry 1-0-5-0
0
1.1
Jacob Duffy to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis goes back and strives to hit cut, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.
0
1.2
Jacob Duffy to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, goes back, plays defensive shot.
1
1.3
Jacob Duffy to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis goes back to take inswinger of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards point for 1 run.
0
1.4
Jacob Duffy to Pathum Nissanka, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Pathum Nissanka goes back and dabs defensive shot with soft hands, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.
4
1.5
Jacob Duffy to Pathum Nissanka, Four, Four !! inswinger, good length, on the leg stump, Pathum Nissanka goes forward, plays flick shot in the air to deep square leg. Ball finds the ropes for four.
0
1.6
Jacob Duffy to Pathum Nissanka, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Pathum Nissanka goes back, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
End of over 2 (5 runs)
Pathum Nissanka 8 (7)
Kusal Mendis 2 (5)
Sri Lanka 11/0
Jacob Duffy 1-0-5-0
Matt Henry 1-0-5-0
4
2.1
Matt Henry to Kusal Mendis, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps. Kusal Mendis goes forward, hits chip shot in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
1
2.2
Matt Henry to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, A perfectly executed inswinger of good length on the stumps gave Kusal Mendis the chance to goes forward and dabs defensive shot for 1 run.
0
2.3
Matt Henry to Pathum Nissanka, no run, Dot Ball !! inswinger, back of length, on the off stump, and Pathum Nissanka hangs on and tries to hit defensive shot, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
0
2.4
Matt Henry to Pathum Nissanka, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease, trying to hit pull, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.
1
2.5
Matt Henry to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Pathum Nissanka goes forward to make a confident defensive shot, sending the ball towards short cover for 1 run.
2
2.6
Matt Henry to Kusal Mendis, 2 runs, Matt Henry delivers fast ball at full length, Kusal Mendis goes back and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the third man, limits Kusal Mendis to just 2 runs.
End of over 3 (8 runs)
Kusal Mendis 9 (8)
Pathum Nissanka 9 (10)
Sri Lanka 19/0
Matt Henry 2-0-13-0
Jacob Duffy 1-0-5-0
1
3.1
Zakary Foulkes to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Pathum Nissanka goes back to make a confident pull, sending the ball towards short fine leg for 1 run. Dropped catch
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3.2
Zakary Foulkes to Kusal Mendis, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! inswinger good length on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Kusal Mendis with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.
4
3.2
Zakary Foulkes to Kusal Mendis, Four, Four !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Kusal Mendis goes forward, plays defensive shot, gets an edge!, in the air to deep fine leg. Ball finds the ropes for four.
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3.3
Zakary Foulkes to Kusal Mendis, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease, aims to play flick shot, but ball direclty brushes against the body. Batter snatch 1 runs off leg bye.
4
3.4
Zakary Foulkes to Pathum Nissanka, Four, Four !! fast ball, back of length, on the stumps, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease, plays pull in the air to deep mid wicket. Ball finds the ropes for four.
6
3.5
Zakary Foulkes to Pathum Nissanka, Six, Six !! What a delivery! fast ball lands right on the stumps, Pathum Nissanka goes back, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers flick shot sending it flying to the deep mid wicket region for a remarkable Maximum!
1
3.6
Zakary Foulkes to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Pathum Nissanka goes back to make a confident defensive shot, sending the ball towards point for 1 run.
End of over 4 (18 runs)
Pathum Nissanka 21 (14)
Kusal Mendis 13 (10)
Sri Lanka 37/0
Zakary Foulkes 1-0-17-0
Matt Henry 2-0-13-0
2
4.1
Matt Henry to Pathum Nissanka, 2 runs, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Pathum Nissanka goes back to make a confident ramp shot, sending the ball towards deep square leg for 2 runs.
1
4.2
Matt Henry to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, fast ball, full length, on the off stump, goes forward, plays drive, towards the mid off for 1 run.
0
4.3
Matt Henry to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! bouncer, back of length, on the off stump, Matt Henry sends down a delivery outside the off stump, and Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease and watches it closely, deciding to let ball go to the keeper.
1
4.4
Matt Henry to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis goes forward to make a room for himself and hits it towards mid off for 1 run.
4
4.5
Matt Henry to Pathum Nissanka, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump. Pathum Nissanka goes forward, hits drive in the gap towards long off, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
1
4.6
Matt Henry to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, outswinger, good length, on the off stump, goes back, plays cut, towards the deep point for 1 run.
End of over 5 (9 runs)
Pathum Nissanka 29 (18)
Kusal Mendis 14 (12)
Sri Lanka 46/0
Matt Henry 3-0-22-0
Zakary Foulkes 1-0-17-0
0
5.1
Jacob Duffy to Pathum Nissanka, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, yorker, on the off stump, Pathum Nissanka goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
1wd
5.2
Jacob Duffy to Pathum Nissanka, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball back of length on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Pathum Nissanka with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.
2
5.2
Jacob Duffy to Pathum Nissanka, 2 runs, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Pathum Nissanka goes back to make a confident defensive shot, sending the ball towards short mid wicket for 2 runs.
4
5.3
Jacob Duffy to Pathum Nissanka, Four, Four !! fast ball, back of length, on the stumps. Pathum Nissanka goes back, hits pull in the gap towards deep fine leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
1
5.4
Jacob Duffy to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, Pathum Nissanka goes back to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
1
5.5
Jacob Duffy to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis goes back to take fast ball of back of length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards square leg for 1 run.
1
5.6
Jacob Duffy to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Pathum Nissanka goes forward to make a confident push, sending the ball towards mid on for 1 run.
End of over 6 (10 runs)
Pathum Nissanka 37 (23)
Kusal Mendis 15 (13)
Sri Lanka 56/0
Jacob Duffy 2-0-15-0
Matt Henry 3-0-22-0
1
6.1
Mitchell Santner to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, Pathum Nissanka goes back to make a confident cut, sending the ball towards deep cover for 1 run.
1
6.2
Mitchell Santner to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, off break ball, full length, on the stumps, goes forward, plays sweep, towards the deep mid wicket for 1 run.
1
6.3
Mitchell Santner to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, Pathum Nissanka goes back to take of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
4
6.4
Mitchell Santner to Kusal Mendis, Four, Four !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump. Kusal Mendis goes back, hits pull in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
1
6.5
Mitchell Santner to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis goes back to take arm ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.
1
6.6
Mitchell Santner to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, Pathum Nissanka goes back to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.
End of over 7 (9 runs)
Pathum Nissanka 40 (26)
Kusal Mendis 21 (16)
Sri Lanka 65/0
Mitchell Santner 1-0-9-0
Jacob Duffy 2-0-15-0
1
7.1
Michael Bracewell to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Pathum Nissanka goes forward to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep square leg for 1 run.
1
7.2
Michael Bracewell to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, off break ball, good length, on the stumps, goes back, plays push, towards the deep mid wicket for 1 run.
2
7.3
Michael Bracewell to Pathum Nissanka, 2 runs, Pathum Nissanka goes back and plays a well-timed pull off an off break ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
1
7.4
Michael Bracewell to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, Pathum Nissanka goes back to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.
6
7.5
Michael Bracewell to Kusal Mendis, Six, Six !! What a delivery! arm ball lands right on the off stump, Kusal Mendis goes forward, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers sloge sweep sending it flying to the deep mid wicket region for a remarkable Maximum!
1
7.6
Michael Bracewell to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, arm ball, good length, on the stumps, goes back, plays push, towards the deep square leg for 1 run.
End of over 8 (12 runs)
Kusal Mendis 29 (19)
Pathum Nissanka 44 (29)
Sri Lanka 77/0
Michael Bracewell 1-0-12-0
Mitchell Santner 1-0-9-0
1
8.1
Mitchell Santner to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, An accurately pitched arm ball on the off stump, Kusal Mendis goes back to make a confident cut, but gets an edge, and the ball goes towards short fine leg for 1 run.
1
8.2
Mitchell Santner to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, Pathum Nissanka goes back and plays a well-timed defensive shot off an off break ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at short cover for 1 run.
1
8.3
Mitchell Santner to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Mitchell Santner delivers off break ball at back of length, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
0
8.4
Mitchell Santner to Pathum Nissanka, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, tries to play but misses to get the bat on it.
1
8.5
Mitchell Santner to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, Pathum Nissanka goes forward and plays a well-timed sweep off an off break ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long on for 1 run.
0
8.6
Mitchell Santner to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis goes back, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward point, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
End of over 9 (4 runs)
Kusal Mendis 31 (22)
Pathum Nissanka 46 (32)
Sri Lanka 81/0
Mitchell Santner 2-0-13-0
Michael Bracewell 1-0-12-0
1
9.1
Rachin Ravindra to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Pathum Nissanka goes forward to make a room for himself and hits it towards deep cover for 1 run.
4
9.2
Rachin Ravindra to Kusal Mendis, Four, Four !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump. Kusal Mendis goes back, hits cut in the gap towards deep point, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
0
9.3
Rachin Ravindra to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis goes forward and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
1
9.4
Rachin Ravindra to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, Kusal Mendis goes back to make a confident push, sending the ball towards deep cover for 1 run.
6
9.5
Rachin Ravindra to Pathum Nissanka, Six, Six !! What a delivery! off break ball lands right on the stumps, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers sloge sweep sending it flying to the deep mid wicket region for a remarkable Maximum!
2
9.6
Rachin Ravindra to Pathum Nissanka, 2 runs, An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, Pathum Nissanka goes forward to make a confident push, sending the ball towards deep cover for 2 runs.
End of over 10 (14 runs)
Pathum Nissanka 55 (35)
Kusal Mendis 36 (25)
Sri Lanka 95/0
Rachin Ravindra 1-0-14-0
Mitchell Santner 2-0-13-0
1b
10.1
Mitchell Santner to Kusal Mendis, 1 bye, arm ball, good length, on the off stump, goes back, plays cut, edged!! towards the square leg for 1 run.
1
10.2
Mitchell Santner to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, Pathum Nissanka goes back to take arm ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.
0
10.3
Mitchell Santner to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, goes forward, tried defensive shot but fails to get bat on it.
0
10.4
Mitchell Santner to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
1
10.5
Mitchell Santner to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis goes back to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.
1
10.6
Mitchell Santner to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, An accurately pitched arm ball on the off stump, Pathum Nissanka goes back to make a confident inside out shot, sending the ball towards deep cover for 1 run.
End of over 11 (4 runs)
Pathum Nissanka 57 (37)
Kusal Mendis 37 (29)
Sri Lanka 99/0
Mitchell Santner 3-0-16-0
Rachin Ravindra 1-0-14-0
4
11.1
Zakary Foulkes to Pathum Nissanka, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Pathum Nissanka goes back and caresses flick shot to deep mid wicket, it raced away to the fence for four.
2
11.2
Zakary Foulkes to Pathum Nissanka, 2 runs, Pathum Nissanka goes back to take fast ball of back of length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
1wd
11.3
Zakary Foulkes to Pathum Nissanka, 1 wide, bouncer, short length, on the off stump, An attempted bouncer misses the mark and sails high over Pathum Nissanka's head, Umpire Calls it a wide.
4
11.3
Zakary Foulkes to Pathum Nissanka, Four, Four !! leg cutter, good length, on the off stump. Pathum Nissanka goes back, hits pull in the gap towards deep fine leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
0
11.4
Zakary Foulkes to Pathum Nissanka, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, yorker, on the off stump, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease to the delivery, tries to defend it with full face of the bat, but the ball jags away at the last moment, beating the bat.
0
11.5
Zakary Foulkes to Pathum Nissanka, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease to the delivery, tries to defend it with full face of the bat, but the ball jags away at the last moment, beating the bat.
0
11.6
Zakary Foulkes to Pathum Nissanka, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, yorker, on the stumps, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder, who halts the ball.
End of over 12 (11 runs)
Pathum Nissanka 67 (43)
Kusal Mendis 37 (29)
Sri Lanka 110/0
Zakary Foulkes 2-0-28-0
Mitchell Santner 3-0-16-0
0
12.1
Mitchell Santner to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis goes back and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder, who halts the ball.
4
12.2
Mitchell Santner to Kusal Mendis, Four, Four !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis goes back, plays cut in the air to deep point. Ball finds the ropes for four.
1
12.3
Mitchell Santner to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, off break ball, good length, on the stumps, goes back, plays push, towards the short mid wicket for 1 run.
1
12.4
Mitchell Santner to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, Pathum Nissanka goes back to take off break ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
4
12.5
Mitchell Santner to Kusal Mendis, Four, Four !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Kusal Mendis goes forward, plays sweep in the air to deep square leg. Ball finds the ropes for four.
0
12.6
Mitchell Santner to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
End of over 13 (10 runs)
Kusal Mendis 46 (34)
Pathum Nissanka 68 (44)
Sri Lanka 120/0
Mitchell Santner 4-0-26-0
Zakary Foulkes 2-0-28-0
1
13.1
Jacob Duffy to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, fast ball, good length, on the leg stump, goes back, plays pull, towards the deep square leg for 1 run.
0
13.2
Jacob Duffy to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! off cutter, good length, on the off stump, Jacob Duffy bowls a sharp delivery, and Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.
w
13.3
Kusal Mendis c Mitchell Hay b JA Duffy 46 (36) Jacob Duffy to Kusal Mendis, no run, c Mitchell Hay b JA Duffy, Caught out !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis goes back and takes a big risk by attempting ramp shot towards slip, edged!! and flies straight to Mitchell Hay, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Kusal Mendis.
0
13.4
Jacob Duffy to Kusal Perera, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, back of length, on the stumps, Kusal Perera hangs in the crease to the delivery, tries to defend it with full face of the bat, but the ball jags away at the last moment, beating the bat.
w
13.5
Kusal Perera c Mitchell Hay b JA Duffy 0 (2) Jacob Duffy to Kusal Perera, no run, c Mitchell Hay b JA Duffy, Caught out !! off cutter, full length, on the stumps, An unsuccessful attempt by Kusal Perera who hangs in the crease to play it towards slip that goes straight to Mitchell Hay, who makes the catch for Kusal Perera's dismissal.
w
13.6
Kamindu Mendis c Mitchell Hay b JA Duffy 0 (1) Jacob Duffy to Kamindu Mendis, no run, c Mitchell Hay b JA Duffy, Caught out!! outswinger back of length on the stumps, Kamindu Mendis goes back to take the gamble with cut towards slip, edged!! and expertly caught by Mitchell Hay. Leading to a soft dismissal.
End of over 14 (1 runs)
Kamindu Mendis 0 (1)
Pathum Nissanka 69 (45)
Sri Lanka 121/3
Jacob Duffy 3-0-16-3
Mitchell Santner 4-0-26-0
1
14.1
Michael Bracewell to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, Pathum Nissanka goes back to make a confident pull, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
1
14.2
Michael Bracewell to Charith Asalanka, 1 run, arm ball, good length, on the stumps, goes forward, plays defensive shot, towards the short cover for 1 run.
2
14.3
Michael Bracewell to Pathum Nissanka, 2 runs, Pathum Nissanka goes back and plays a well-timed pull off an off break ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long on for 2 runs.
1
14.4
Michael Bracewell to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, An accurately pitched arm ball on the off stump, Pathum Nissanka goes forward to make a confident sloge sweep, sending the ball towards short mid wicket for 1 run.
1
14.5
Michael Bracewell to Charith Asalanka, 1 run, arm ball, good length, on the off stump, goes forward, plays defensive shot, towards the short cover for 1 run.
1
14.6
Michael Bracewell to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, An accurately pitched arm ball on the off stump, Pathum Nissanka goes forward to make a confident push, sending the ball towards short cover for 1 run.
End of over 15 (7 runs)
Pathum Nissanka 74 (49)
Charith Asalanka 2 (2)
Sri Lanka 128/3
Michael Bracewell 2-0-19-0
Jacob Duffy 3-0-16-3
2
15.1
Jacob Duffy to Pathum Nissanka, 2 runs, Pathum Nissanka goes back to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards third man for 2 runs.
2
15.2
Jacob Duffy to Pathum Nissanka, 2 runs, Jacob Duffy delivers fast ball at full length, Pathum Nissanka goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep mid wicket, limits Pathum Nissanka to just 2 runs.
1
15.3
Jacob Duffy to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, Pathum Nissanka goes forward and plays a well-timed flick shot off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.
0
15.4
Jacob Duffy to Charith Asalanka, no run, Dot ball !! bouncer, short length, on the stumps, Charith Asalanka goes forward to the delivery, letting it go to the keeper without offering a shot.
0
15.5
Jacob Duffy to Charith Asalanka, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Charith Asalanka goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who halts the ball.
0
15.6
Jacob Duffy to Charith Asalanka, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the stumps, Charith Asalanka goes back to the delivery, tries to defend it with full face of the bat, but the ball jags away at the last moment, beating the bat.
End of over 16 (5 runs)
Charith Asalanka 2 (5)
Pathum Nissanka 79 (52)
Sri Lanka 133/3
Jacob Duffy 4-0-21-3
Michael Bracewell 2-0-19-0
0
16.1
Michael Bracewell to Pathum Nissanka, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the off stump, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease and strives to hit reverse sweep, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.
2
16.2
Michael Bracewell to Pathum Nissanka, 2 runs, An accurately pitched arm ball on the off stump, Pathum Nissanka goes back to make a confident , but gets an edge, and the ball goes towards third man for 2 runs.
1
16.3
Michael Bracewell to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, Pathum Nissanka goes forward to make a confident sweep, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
1
16.4
Michael Bracewell to Charith Asalanka, 1 run, off break ball, full length, on the stumps, goes forward, plays sloge sweep, towards the deep mid wicket for 1 run.
6
16.5
Michael Bracewell to Pathum Nissanka, Six, Six !! off break ball is delivered on the off stump, full length, Pathum Nissanka goes forward, displays great skill by powering sloge sweep to deep cover for a magnificent Maximum!
1
16.6
Michael Bracewell to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, off break ball, good length, on the off stump, goes back, plays cut, towards the deep cover for 1 run.
End of over 17 (11 runs)
Pathum Nissanka 89 (57)
Charith Asalanka 3 (6)
Sri Lanka 144/3
Michael Bracewell 3-0-30-0
Jacob Duffy 4-0-21-3
1
17.1
Zakary Foulkes to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Pathum Nissanka goes back to make a confident pull, sending the ball towards deep fine leg for 1 run.
w
17.2
Charith Asalanka c MG Bracewell b Z Foulkes 3 (7) Zakary Foulkes to Charith Asalanka, no run, c MG Bracewell b Z Foulkes, Caught out !! fast ball, back of length, on the stumps, Charith Asalanka goes back, takes a big risk by attempting pull towards deep mid wicket, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Michael Bracewell, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Charith Asalanka.
0
17.3
Zakary Foulkes to Bhanuka Rajapaksa, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the leg stump, goes back, tried defensive shot but fails to get bat on it.
0
17.4
Zakary Foulkes to Bhanuka Rajapaksa, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Bhanuka Rajapaksa goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
4
17.5
Zakary Foulkes to Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Four, Four !! fast ball, back of length, on the stumps, Bhanuka Rajapaksa goes back and caresses cut to third man, it raced away to the fence for four.
4
17.6
Zakary Foulkes to Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Four, Four !! fast ball, back of length, on the stumps. Bhanuka Rajapaksa goes back, hits pull in the gap towards deep fine leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
End of over 18 (9 runs)
Bhanuka Rajapaksa 8 (4)
Pathum Nissanka 90 (58)
Sri Lanka 153/4
Zakary Foulkes 3-0-37-1
Michael Bracewell 3-0-30-0
0
18.1
Matt Henry to Pathum Nissanka, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Pathum Nissanka goes back, tucks it toward the fielder at slip, who blocks the ball right away.
w
18.2
Pathum Nissanka c T Robinson b M Henry 90 (60) Matt Henry to Pathum Nissanka, no run, c T Robinson b M Henry, Caught out !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Pathum Nissanka goes back, tries a high-risk shot towards deep cover, but the ball finds safe hands of Tim Robinson, who makes no mistake in taking the catch. Pathum Nissanka is out.
1
18.3
Matt Henry to Wanindu Hasaranga, 1 run, fast ball, yorker, on the stumps, Wanindu Hasaranga goes back to make a room for himself and hits it towards point for 1 run.
w
18.4
Bhanuka Rajapaksa b M Henry 8 (5) Matt Henry to Bhanuka Rajapaksa, no run, b M Henry, Bowled out !! fast ball, yorker, on the stumps, Bhanuka Rajapaksa tries to be aggressive, goes back, swings the bat, but the ball gets past the bat and crashes into the stumps, dismissing the batter. Bowled out!
1
18.5
Matt Henry to Maheesh Theekshana, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Maheesh Theekshana goes back to make a confident inside out shot, sending the ball towards short cover for 1 run.
4
18.6
Matt Henry to Wanindu Hasaranga, Four, Four !! fast ball, fulltoss, on the off stump. Wanindu Hasaranga goes back, hits cut in the gap towards deep point, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
End of over 19 (6 runs)
Wanindu Hasaranga 5 (2)
Maheesh Theekshana 1 (1)
Sri Lanka 159/6
Matt Henry 4-0-28-2
Zakary Foulkes 3-0-37-1
w
19.1
Maheesh Theekshana c JA Duffy b Z Foulkes 1 (2) Zakary Foulkes to Maheesh Theekshana, no run, c JA Duffy b Z Foulkes, Caught out !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Maheesh Theekshana goes back to hit ramp shot to deep fine leg but it resulted in a catch taken by Jacob Duffy. Maheesh Theekshana is dismissed.
w
19.2
Wanindu Hasaranga runout (Z Foulkes) 5 (2) Zakary Foulkes to Binura Fernando, no run, runout (Z Foulkes), Run out !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Disaster for the batting side as Binura Fernando goes back to play drive and set off for a risky run, only to be caught short of the crease by a brilliant fielding effort. Run out!
1
19.3
Zakary Foulkes to Binura Fernando, 1 run, fast ball, back of length, on the stumps, goes back, plays push, towards the deep mid wicket for 1 run.
1b
19.4
Zakary Foulkes to Matheesha Pathirana, 1 bye, Dot ball !! fast ball, yorker, on the off stump, Matheesha Pathirana hangs in the crease to the delivery, tries to defend it with full face of the bat, but the ball jags away at the last moment, beating the bat.
2
19.5
Zakary Foulkes to Binura Fernando, 2 runs, Zakary Foulkes delivers fast ball at fulltoss, Binura Fernando goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the long on, limits Binura Fernando to just 2 runs. Misfielding has cost them runs
1
19.6
Zakary Foulkes to Binura Fernando, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Binura Fernando goes forward to make a confident inside out shot, sending the ball towards mid off for 1 run.
End of over 20 (5 runs)
Binura Fernando 4 (4)
Matheesha Pathirana 0 (1)
Sri Lanka 164/8
Zakary Foulkes 4-0-41-2
Matt Henry 4-0-28-2
Match Details
Date
2024-12-28 06:15 AM
Venue
Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui
Toss
Sri Lanka elected to bowl
Umpires
  • Chris Brown
  • Shaun Haig
Tv Umpires
  • Wayne Knights
Match Referee
  • Jeff Crowe