New Zealand v Sri Lanka | 2nd Test | Hamilton | Dec 18-22 2015 | Match Thread

[Aman]

We're not out of the game just yet with Santner, Watling and Bracewell still there.

It's disappointing as we looked good for decent first innings lead before the top 3 handed control over to SL.

 

[Suleiman]

My prediction coming full circle, don't let me down Lanka.

 

[Aman]

Kiwis needs to be wary about preparing greentops for Australia.

Their batting (with the exception of Williamson) doesn't seem to be much better than Australia's

Preparing green wickets has nothing to do with the opposition. It's the only way to get results in NZ, otherwise our wickets are no better than yours.

 

[Aman]

My prediction coming full circle, don't let me down Lanka.

Still a long way to go in this game.

 

[Abdullah719]

Ok, is Chameera injured AGAIN? He hasn't bowled since the 33rd over, and he has only bowled 7 overs overall, having taken 3 wickets... or is this Mathews' genius at work again?

 

[Abdullah719]

From CI

Rangana is back, and we can confirm that Chameera is not suffering from any injury. Just being kept out for some ethereal reason by Mathews

He makes Azhar look like a genius.

 

[Justcrazy]

Lanka need to get rid of tail quick here

 

[Justcrazy]

Watling is a tough nut to crack

 

[Belawal2014]

From CI



He makes Azhar look like a genius.

Heeeeeeey, that's harsh. Azhar is new on the job. And your boy dushmanth Chameera is back on.

 

[Justcrazy]

Chameera back into attack now.

 

[Justcrazy]

Kiwis trail by 100 runs now.

 

[Abdullah719]

Heeeeeeey, that's harsh. Azhar is new on the job. And your boy dushmanth Chameera is back on.

Yeah... after a 35 over break. And he had bowled only 7 overs prior to that.

Seems to be down on pace now... perhaps not 100%? I don't know.

To be honest, don't really watch these matches a whole lot nowadays unless something exciting is going on... what can beat some pace like fiyaa.

 

[Justcrazy]

kiwis seven down

 

[Abdullah719]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Hmm need to go for a run but Tim's batting...</p>— Jimmy Neesham (@JimmyNeesh) <a href="https://twitter.com/JimmyNeesh/status/678068095575986176">December 19, 2015</a></blockquote>
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Fair point!



Chameera to Southee, OUT

Off you go.

 

[Aman]

Southee should be batting at 10.

 

[Justcrazy]

Kiwis trail by 86 runs , two wickets in hand

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

Come on Srilanka

 

[Aman]

Chameera deserves a 5fer has easily been the best bowler from both teams.

 

[Justcrazy]

Southee should be batting at 10.

Its not over yet , Kiwis can get another 40 runs .

 

[Justcrazy]

Trail by 80 runs now.

 

[Justcrazy]

Lanka need to get a solid lead here , otherwise it will be a one innings shoot out

 

[ChachaCricket]

Chameera needs to blast through for his team here.

 

[Aman]

Full credit to SL, they've out batted and bowled us in the first innings despite us having the better of conditions.

 

[ChachaCricket]

Well deserved 5-fer for Chameera.

 

[Aman]

If SL are doing this to us at home, I fear what India and Pakistan will do the next time they tour.

This side isn't good enough to be a top 5 side.

Too dependent on KW (poor openers and weak middle order), no strike bowlers, no decent spinner and no enforcer.

 

[#GreenRoars]

Brilliant effort by Lankans, New Zealand falling in their own trap

 

[Aman]

Brilliant effort by Lankans, New Zealand falling in their own trap

The pitch had little to do with our capitulation with the bat.

 

[Amjid Javed]

Massive 2nd inns with bat for SL if they can get a lead of 250+ they could steal a test match here and level the series.

 

[Markhor]

Well well everybody thought Sri Lanka would get rolled over but they've fought hard. Thought Chandimal, Mathews and Siriwardene (who I think is a gem of an all-rounder) batted well in tricky conditions first up. Wagner and Santner took a hammering and its a concern for NZ that their bowlers are too similar, hit a good length type seamers. Milne added that raw pace and his injury is a blow.

NZ didn't use DRS well and succumbed to a combination of rash shots (Guptill mainly who threw his wicket away on 50) and excellent pace bowling from Chameera who can be erratic but dangerous on his day.

SL though only have a slender lead so all not lost for NZ, they can still win this if they bowl SL out cheaply in the 2nd inns.

 

[majiz]

i used a free bet on sri lanka after day 1, looks like i'm gonna be in the money

 

[The_KING]

Come on SL. Great chance of victory here. Don't mess it up.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

I am supporting sri lanka here. Please lankans don't disappoint me.

 

[majiz]

lead of 50, and there was some zip for herath in first innings. a lead of 300 will more than enough i reckon.

a wretched two match series again though, they end and you havnt really learned anything from them.

 

[marlonbrowndo]

new zealand commentators blasting kookaburra. SL playing well

 

[Abdullah719]

What is wrong with Boult? Hasn't looked the same bowler since the beginning of the Australia series. Was very consistent prior to that. Still picks up occasional wickets but the aura isn't the same.

 

[Gilly]

new zealand commentators blasting kookaburra. SL playing well

Whenever NZ are facing a hard situation they find something to complain about, umpiring, pitch, ball. There is always a reason why the other team are beating them.

 

[Belawal2014]

Whenever NZ are facing a hard situation they find something to complain about, umpiring, pitch, ball. There is always a reason why the other team are beating them.

I've noticed this as well. Particularly Ian Smith, man is always whining.

 

[Aman]

Whenever NZ are facing a hard situation they find something to complain about, umpiring, pitch, ball. There is always a reason why the other team are beating them.

Nah, we're just not as good as fans and the media think. Since the WC Semi Final, we have been mediocre.

This side is going to be ranked around 5-7 in ODI's and Tests, simply don't have the bowlers to win Tests and aren't particularly great in ODI's.

 

[marlonbrowndo]

Whenever NZ are facing a hard situation they find something to complain about, umpiring, pitch, ball. There is always a reason why the other team are beating them.

lol to be fair i wouldve whined like hell after the lyon decision but you should see england as well. "pitches are too flat" well then why do you lose every test to us then mate

 

[ChachaCricket]

Whenever NZ are facing a hard situation they find something to complain about, umpiring, pitch, ball. There is always a reason why the other team are beating them.

Doesn't change from the fact that the kookaburra is crap.

 

[ChachaCricket]

Nah, we're just not as good as fans and the media think. Since the WC Semi Final, we have been mediocre.

You guys seriously gotta change the ball to Dukes to fully exploit the green deck.

 

[Aman]

What annoys me most is this side wanted to be the number 1 side in the world - with the cricket they've been playing in the last year, they should be embarrassed with themselves.

Our so called best ever NZ side couldn't even beat one of the most inexperienced Australian sides ever and are now losing a Test to this SL side (without their best bowler)... Gutless stuff.

 

[zabalestmsm]

I think NZ would never have thought about or expected such surprising performance from SL...

 

[ChachaCricket]

I think NZ would never have thought about or expected such surprising performance from SL...

This is not surprising. SL play in similar conditions at home.

 

[zabalestmsm]

You guys seriously gotta change the ball to Dukes to fully exploit the green deck.

Balls do matter but the quality of bowlers matter more... NZ lack quality Test bowlers... Boult has regressed after his comeback as was evident against Australia... He has lost pace and also aint much consistent in his line and length...

 

[zabalestmsm]

This is not surprising. SL play in similar conditions at home.

Well if u take into account the quality of this SL team... Inexperienced as well..

 

[zabalestmsm]

Not sure why have NZ selected Santner at 6 and that too as a specialist batsman... Why not Colin Munro? Both can bowl but Colin Munro is a better batsman than Santner...

 

[ChachaCricket]

Well if u take into account the quality of this SL team... Inexperienced as well..

http://www.pakpassion.net/ppforum/s...utside-the-subcontinent&p=8242391#post8242391

Am I a genius or what? hehehe

 

[zabalestmsm]

http://www.pakpassion.net/ppforum/s...utside-the-subcontinent&p=8242391#post8242391

Am I a genius or what? hehehe

Lol... For this match, yes

 

[Belawal2014]

Hmm. Well...What about that decision?

 

[Aman]

Hmm. Well...What about that decision?

Looked like it deviated.

 

[Aman]

Nah, that was the wrong decision.

Should have been not out.

 

[marlonbrowndo]

what an amazing fielder guptill is.

 

[Firebreaker]

NZ are back in it

 

[Suleiman]

come on sri lanka what the hell dude...

don't let the home side win yet again ffs...

want to see asian bros win now overseas

 

[Aman]

Need to go short, there's plenty of bounce in this wicket.

Chameera showed how to bowl on this wicket.

 

[Firebreaker]

Mendis is a good player

 

[Aman]

Game in the balance, need to get rid of these 2 quick.

 

[Belawal2014]

Mendis is a good player

Gritty knock from him.

 

[Suleiman]

need to get 300 to make this interesting.

 

[Belawal2014]

Wow. Throwing it away here....Some pretty mediocre bowling from the Kiwis and even more mediocre batting for the Sri Lankans.

 

[Sadevdesai]

Looks like SL is in a hurry to loose the match ..... fixed ????

 

[leatherface58]

Looks like SL is in a hurry to loose the match ..... fixed ????

Don't be silly. Only Pakistanis fix. All other countries are clean.

 

[Aman]

Wow. Throwing it away here....Some pretty mediocre bowling from the Kiwis and even more mediocre batting for the Sri Lankans.

Ordinary cricket from both teams this match.

 

[Aman]

Even if NZ win this (which looks likely at this stage), they've shown there is plenty to work on and a lot to think about in terms of tactics... The Australian series still looks set for 0-2, especially if we produce this track for the Aussie pacers.

A better and more experienced side would have won this match from where SL were at this morning [MENTION=136729]Suleiman[/MENTION] i.e. India, Pakistan.

 

[Aman]

Branless batting from SL.

 

[marlonbrowndo]

vithanage is retarded even against us...

 

[Aman]

Looks like SL is in a hurry to loose the match ..... fixed ????

Should be investigated purely because of how strange the match has been.

 

[Seen Sheen]

Although wickets are falling left right and centre and it's exciting but got to say the standard of cricket has been pretty average. Batsmen from both teams are getting out the same way and aren't willing to show any perseverance, application and grit. It seems as if the teams have for the first time faced barrage of bouncers and have no answer for this 'novel' tactic!
Disappointing to say the least.

 

[Aman]

[MENTION=95766]leatherface58[/MENTION] what do you think? NZ may win this series but 2-0 but they've been far from impressive...

 

[Belawal2014]

Ordinary cricket from both teams this match.

It's a shame because SRL were well on top...Only themselves to blame.

 

[Belawal2014]

vithanage is retarded even against us...

Remember his attempted switch hit against Yasir Shah

 

[Markhor]

Oh my god.

SL fans must be kicking themselves.

 

[Aman]

Oh my god.

SL fans must be kicking themselves.

Too such a simple tactic, I expected it to work well... but I would have never imagined it to work out this well. Have to say the SL's have helped plenty..

 

[Belawal2014]

Too such a simple tactic, I expected it to work well... but I would have never imagined it to work out this well. Have to say the SL's have helped plenty..

It seems SL have gone the NZ approach (from the 1st innings). Returning the favor

 

[Aman]

Worst match of the year quality wise.

 

[ChachaCricket]

NZ just figured SL can't play bounce.

 

[Aman]

The SL's should be embarrassed with that effort.

Rubbish, they topped our effort in the first innings with ease.

 

[Aman]

Is this SL's Sydney Test?

 

[khalil1986]

Even if NZ win this (which looks likely at this stage), they've shown there is plenty to work on and a lot to think about in terms of tactics... The Australian series still looks set for 0-2, especially if we produce this track for the Aussie pacers.

A better and more experienced side would have won this match from where SL were at this morning [MENTION=136729]Suleiman[/MENTION] i.e. India, Pakistan.

Pakistan would make just as big mess of it trust me LOL

I was just casually checking scorecard every now and than.

71-0 to 133-9 LOL even Pakistan would be proud of such an achievement.