New Zealand v Sri Lanka | 2015 World Cup | Group A | Match 1 | 14th February, 2015 | Christchurch

[Ashraful_Rox]

Excellent over by Malinga, he is getting his form back. He should be rested against Bangladesh

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

Anderson hitting them hard

 

[ahanank]

Terrific over by malinga.
I just feel like game is a bit harsh towards the bowlers.
Adam Milne against Pakistan bowled a few no-balls which were evident during the replays but they never checked and he got wickets on them too.

 

[Aman]

50 for Corey Anderson

 

[Square Drive]

Bludgeoned!

 

[Aman]

6er for Anderson.

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

by Anderson

Corey my boi

 

[Square Drive]

Wow!!!

 

[Aman]

300 up.

 

[ahanank]

Mendis would be smiling somewhere in the field.
Normally, players feel ashamed for such acts.

 

[habibi hayya]

Dude, Are you blind/high ??? He's bowling with a dead straight arm.

Bloody chucker and overstepper. Needs to lose 15 pounds minimum as well.

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

NZ never lost a match after posting 300+ total, tied one against India at home

 

[desi_launda]

malinga back in form

 

[habibi hayya]

What's the name of the skinny umpire? He has a 'please punch me' face.

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

Malinga highest scorer of the match 81* , two more balls left

 

[Square Drive]

OMG

This man is a beast!!!

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

What's the name of the skinny umpire? He has a 'please punch me' face.

Nigel Long

 

[desi_launda]

why is he hitting wide balls

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

Malinga 10 overs 84 for no wicket

 

[Thivagar]

Bloody chucker and overstepper. Needs to lose 15 pounds minimum as well.

Too bad he isn't a Pakistani. Everyone knows that BCCI was behind banning of Ajmal and Hafeez, too bad they don't play in IPL.

 

[Aman]

4 by Ronchi.

330 up.

Need to get to 340.

 

[Big Mac]

Bloody chucker and overstepper. Needs to lose 15 pounds minimum as well.

http://www.lords.org/mcc/laws-of-cricket/

Stop making a fool of yourself and start reading

 

[Thivagar]

I've seen Kulesekara get smashed in death overs every single time, apart from that match vs India in t20 final. Sl players never learn.

 

[Sandeep]

Never supported nz like this. Awesome team.. get the wc boys!!

 

[Aman]

Out on the last ball.

Great knock by Anderson.

Good total, but not completely impossible to chase.

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

Srilanka will need 332 runs to win this match

 

[Thivagar]

Sri lanka 210 for 3 in 35 overs then 260/10 48.0 overs.

 

[Nado_]

Ive just checkd the score, can someone please explain y mendis has only bowled two overs in which hes had 2 wickets at 2.5 economy? Just sounds like madness?

 

[iHammad]

332 to win, expecting a Dilshan-Sanga special, with Mathews finishing it off.

 

[habibi hayya]

http://www.lords.org/mcc/laws-of-cricket/

Stop making a fool of yourself and start reading

Ain't nobody got time for that.

Can you send me a one page white paper on it?

 

[Gone]

Ive just checkd the score, can someone please explain y mendis has only bowled two overs in which hes had 2 wickets at 2.5 economy? Just sounds like madness?

No Idea .. I think Mathews should have bowled and herath should have finished his 10 overs too.

 

[Big Mac]

Ain't nobody got time for that.

Can you send me a one page white paper on it?

I'll make it easy and give you two words:

You're wrong.

 

[desi_launda]

how long is the break?40 min?

 

[Aman]

how long is the break?40 min?

35 minutes

 

[Thivagar]

Thirimanne SR in 60s, Dimuth Avg 15 and Jeevan Mendis has 1 50 in last 51 innings

 

[in_cutter]

Such a dull atmosphere!

 

[Thivagar]

Ive just checkd the score, can someone please explain y mendis has only bowled two overs in which hes had 2 wickets at 2.5 economy? Just sounds like madness?

He is a part time leggie + Corey Anderson + Ronchi won't go well and He has like 1 other variation, which has a different action. He was gonna get pounded so didn't risk him

 

[Nado_]

Did mendis get injured or something? Do sri lanka still thibk they playing warm ups? Surely if mathews, mendis and herath completed their overs they wouldnt be chasing this high total?? Someone please explain?

 

[Buffet]

Wrong bowling choice by Mathews. SL bowled poorly here but bowling choices at different times were not great.

 

[Aman]

Such a dull atmosphere!

You've got to be kidding me

It's packed out, good music and a vocal crowd.

 

[Aman]

If people seriously think this atmosphere is dull, they've clearly haven't watched a recent Pakistani match.

 

[Nado_]

After pakistan i want new zealand to win the wc, seem like one of the more humble teams

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

If people seriously think this atmosphere is dull, they've clearly haven't watched a recent Pakistani match.

hahahaha Ouch!

 

[Sandeep]

Expecting the man Boult to rattle few techniques

 

[I Believe in the Teesra]

Aman's right. The stadium is packed. I recall those Sharjah matches

 

[Back Foot Drive]

If people seriously think this atmosphere is dull, they've clearly haven't watched a recent Pakistani match.

This.

 

[Sandeep]

There is nothing not to like about this nz team.. Talented and spirited..

 

[Logical]

If people seriously think this atmosphere is dull, they've clearly haven't watched a recent Pakistani match.

Sad but true

 

[Aman]

There is nothing not to like about this nz team.. Talented and spirited..

Humble and down to earth, unlike the wild ones over the ditch.

 

[Logical]

If people seriously think this atmosphere is dull, they've clearly haven't watched a recent Pakistani match.

I blame that Sri Lankan band though.

 

[Sandeep]

Humble and down to earth, unlike the wild ones over the ditch.

True mate..

 

[Arsal_AK]

If people seriously think this atmosphere is dull, they've clearly haven't watched a recent Pakistani match.

Its is dull.

Full houses in Pak or even in Sharjah, Dubai are just insane.

 

[raskolnikov]

it is full packed but no loud chanting noise or anything like they do in india/pakistan.

 

[Back Foot Drive]

it is full packed but no loud chanting noise or anything like they do in india/pakistan.

That's because NZ fans are normal.

 

[Aman]

it is full packed but no loud chanting noise or anything like they do in india/pakistan.

That's annoying as hell unless you think hearing people chant India/Pakistan will win after every ball or two is fun.

 

[in_cutter]

If people seriously think this atmosphere is dull, they've clearly haven't watched a recent Pakistani match.

Relax. No need to get worked up. Im just saying it how it is.

 

[Aman]

That's because NZ fans are normal.

You'll hear plenty of chants directed towards the Aussies at Eden Park

 

[Back Foot Drive]

Relax. No need to get worked up. Im just saying it how it is.

I'll let the crowd know that in_cutter doesn't like their enthusiasm.

 

[Aman]

Relax. No need to get worked up. Im just saying it how it is.

Do you want them to chant NZ will win every second ball to keep your attention?

 

[in_cutter]

I'll let the crowd know that in_cutter doesn't like their enthusiasm.

Thanks

 

[Back Foot Drive]

You'll hear plenty of chants directed towards the Aussies at Eden Park

Which is normal of course , Indian/Pakistani crowds on the other hand........................................

 

[Back Foot Drive]

Thanks

You've earned it!

 

[in_cutter]

Do you want them to chant NZ will win every second ball to keep your attention?

Just forget it man. You obviously think the atmosphere is electrifying. Lets just leave it there. Man can't even have a opinion these days lol.

 

[desi_launda]

 

[desi_launda]

coverage is good.Has gone up a notch from the warmups

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

First maiden of World Cup 2015 goes to Southee

 

[Aman]

coverage is good.Has gone up a notch from the warmups

Better commentators.

 

[habibi hayya]

Dilshan looking average

 

[Anfield]

I agree atmosphere is a bit boring. You would have thought that NZ crowd would get behind their bowlers for first a couple of bowlers and get them all fired up.. but nothing like that so far.

 

[Thivagar]

This batting line is only capable of setting a decent target. Can't chase 330ish. All of a sudden, I miss Thisara Perera

 

[Thivagar]

I agree atmosphere is a bit boring. You would have thought that NZ crowd would get behind their bowlers for first a couple of bowlers and get them all fired up.. but nothing like that so far.

Its too damn cold lol

 

[Thivagar]

Going to a party, will miss the second innings but I don't think it will bother me too much

 

[hur rizvi]

That's annoying as hell unless you think hearing people chant India/Pakistan will win after every ball or two is fun.

SL-NZ game cant match the intensity (Not talking about Quality) of Pak-Ind game on and off the field

And Most Pak-Ind games have great atmosphere which is worth enjoying and this certainly is dull compared to that, but it would be unfair to compare atmosphere of Pak-India game to another game

 

[Aman]

SL-NZ game cant match the intensity (Not talking about Quality) of Pak-Ind game on and off the field

And Most Pak-Ind games have great atmosphere which is worth enjoying and this certainly is dull compared to that, but it would be unfair to compare atmosphere of Pak-India game to another game

NZ-SL isn't a rivalry, NZ-Aus it'll probably be more intense with a much bigger and vocal crowd.

 

[Aman]

Didn't see the ball, heard a noise though?

 

[Anfield]

Its too damn cold lol

for you guys yes not in general. You should see football played here in US. It's literally freezing and atmosphere is great.

 

[hur rizvi]

NZ-SL isn't a rivalry, NZ-Aus it'll probably be more intense with a much bigger and vocal crowd.

No match is as intense as Pak-India match as far as atmosphere is concerned

 

[Aman]

No match is as intense as Pak-India match as far as atmosphere is concerned

So what? That's one game, when Pakistan play SL will the game be as intense?

 

[hur rizvi]

And Ind-Pak match in Aus would have better atmosphere compared to Aus/NZ match...

and similarly Ind/Pak match in england would have better atmosphere compared to Eng/Aus match

 

[hur rizvi]

So what? That's one game, when Pakistan play SL will the game be as intense?

Yes if the game is happening in Pakistan it would be crazy atmosphere compared to this coldfest