New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Highlights, 1st T20I (New Zealand National Cricket Team vs Sri Lanka National Cricket Team Match Scorecard): Hello and welcome to the live blog of the 1st T20I of the ongoing 3-match series New Zealand vs Sri Lanka . Today’s series opener will be held at Mt Maunganui’s Bay Oval.
After winning the toss, Sri Lankan captain Charith Asaranka encouraged the hosts to bat first.
Mitchell Santner leads the Kiwis for the first time as full-time captain of the New Zealand white-ball team.
play XI
New Zealand: Tim Robinson, Rachin Ravindra, Darryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Hay (WK), Mitchell Santner (C), Matt Henry, Zachary Foulkes, jacob duffy
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (WK), Kusal Perera, Kamindu Mendis, Charice Asaranka (C), Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Wanindu Hasaranga, Binula Fernando, Mahish Sheekshana, Matisha Pathirana, Nuwan・Tushara
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Sri Lanka’s chase started strong, with openers Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis scoring 56 runs in the first six overs with the help of the powerplay. Even after the defensive restrictions were lifted, New Zealand struggled to contain their scoring. Mitchell Santner was the only bowler who could do the holding job, and the two Lankan openers managed to see him off. Looking for inspiration, Mitchell Santner turned to Jacob Duffy, and he did not disappoint.
19.6 – Straighter over the stumps. Binula Fernando drove it straight to mid-off and executed a single. New Zealand won by 8 points, a stunning comeback from the Kiwis!
Batter_1 : Vinula Fernando 4(4)
Batsman_2 : Masisha Pathirana 0(1)
Bowler: Zachary Foulkes 2/41(4)
Over: 20
Run: 5
Ticket gate: 2
Score: 164/8
New Zealand pulled off a spectacular heist and took a 1-0 lead in the series. Sri Lanka will be saddened by losing their manager. They were in complete control of the first 13 overs of the chase, sitting comfortably at 120/0 with all 10 wickets intact. They needed just 53 runs in the final seven overs and looked like they had won the match by a narrow margin. But New Zealand had other ideas and staged a remarkable comeback to wrest victory from the brink of defeat.
19.5 – More stump lines. Binula Fernando hit the ball hard from midfield to the left, allowing the batsmen to score a few runs.
19.6 – Straighter over the stumps. Binula Fernando drove it straight to mid-off and executed a single. New Zealand won by 8 points, a stunning comeback from the Kiwis!
Batter_1 : Vinula Fernando 4(4)
Batsman_2 : Masisha Pathirana 0(1)
Bowler: Zachary Foulkes 2/41(4)
Over: 20
Run: 5
Ticket gate: 2
Score: 164/8
19.4 – Very full and on off, Matisha Pathirana stays on the leg side of the ball and tries to squeeze it out on the offside but fails. The ball headed toward the keeper, and the batter sneakily won the game by default.
19.3 – Richer on the pad. It flicks to deep square leg for a single.
Masisha Pathirana will take the bat, but for now he will be on the non-striker side.
19.2 – Out! It’s gone! Wanindu Hasaranga gave up his wicket and walked back! Sri Lanka are now 8 points behind and have completely ruined their great start in the run chase!
Binula Fernando is new player
19.1 – Out! Caught! Jacob Duffy makes an easy catch and Mahesh Teekshana walks back! Zachary Foulkes takes a slow delivery outside the off-stump line as Mahesh Teekshana walks across. Mahesh Teekshana tries to scoop but can only spoon it in the air. Short, thin-legged Jacob Duffy settles underneath and takes a nice catch. It was an ideal fresh start for New Zealand. Sri Lanka need 14 points from five balls.
Who will bowl last? Zachary Fawkes. Sri Lanka need 14 from the previous match.
19.1 – Out! c Jacob Duffy b Zachary Foulkes.
Who will bowl last?
18.6 – 4! A good ending for Sri Lanka!
18.5 – Another Good Yorker, on middle and leg, Mahesh Teekshana digs it out in front of covers and gets a single.
Mahish Teekshana came in 8th place.
18.4 – Out! wood! Perfect yorker! Matt Henry takes two wickets in an over and now it’s Bhanuka Rajapaksa!
18.3 – Nails a yorker on the stumps and Wanindu Hasaranga jams it on the offside for a single.
18.4 – Out! b Matt Henry.
Wanindu Hasaranga is the new addition.
18.3 – Henry hits a yorker on the stumps, Wanindu Hasaranga jams out as he grabs the inside edge with his foot and the ball rolls offside for a single.
Did Pathum Nissanka hole out? Tim Robinson juggles against the ropes and looks confident. One replay is enough for the referee to make a decision. OUT will flash on the large screen.
18.2 – Out! I got it! Tim Robinson took a great catch that turned into a huge wicket for Pathum Nissanka at a crucial juncture of the match!
18.1 – Off on a persistent length. Pathum Nissanka blocks with his front foot.
17.6 – 4! Two people, two people! Delivery slow again from short length. Bhanuka Rajapaksa tries to pull the ball hard while grabbing the inside edge, but is fine as a boundary. End the over with two consecutive boundaries.
Batter_1 : Bhanuka Rajapaksa 8(4)
Batter_2: Pathum Nissanka 90(58)
Bowler: Zachary Foulkes 1/37(3)
Over: 18
Runs: 9
Ticket gate: 1
Score: 153/4
17.3 – Zachary Foulkes 2-for-2 or what? Bhanuka Rajapaksa will be examined after being judged LBW! Zachary Foakes ran in over the angle of the wicket and bowled a good length ball to the stumps. When Bhanuka Rajapaksa tried to block the ball, he was brought down and the ball crashed into Bhanuka Rajapaksa’s front pad. The referee raises his finger. The bat hits the pad at the same time as the bat passes near the bat. The third umpire ruled there was no bat involvement, but ball tracking showed the ball was pitched to the outside of the leg stump. Bhanuka Rajapaksa survived!
17.5 – 4! Missing the mark! Bowl the ball short to the outside of the leg stump. Bhanuka Rajapaksa comes down from the track and hits a third right uppercut for a boundary. Excellent placement and connection from Bhanuka Rajapaksa.
17.4 – Estimate the length of the stump. Bhanuka Rajapaksa hits the crease straight towards the point.
17.3 – Out! LBW! Zachary Foulkes is 2 for 2! Reviewed by Bhanuka Rajapaksa!Zachary Foakes runs in over the angle of the wicket and bowls a good length ball to the stumps. The ball crashed into the front pad of Bhanuka Rajapaksa, who tried to block the ball. The referee raises his finger!
17.3 – Out! LBW B Zachary Foulkes.
Bhanuka Rajapaksa is the new appointee.
