Sri Lanka [267, 268/4] defeat New Zealand [249, 285] by 6 wickets in the 1st Test

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New Zealand won the toss and opt to bat

Sri Lanka Squad: Playing XI: Dimuth Karunaratne (c), Lahiru Thirimanne, Kusal Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Kusal Perera, Niroshan Dickwella (wk), Dhananjaya de Silva, Akila Dananjaya, Lasith Embuldeniya, Suranga Lakmal, Lahiru Kumara

New Zealand Squad: Playing XI: Jeet Raval, Tom Latham, Kane Williamson (c), Ross Taylor, Henry Nicholls, BJ Watling (wk), Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, William Somerville, Trent Boult, Ajaz Patel

 

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NZ 31/0 (16.4) CRR: 1.86
Day 1: 1st Session - New Zealand opt to bat

 

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SL vs NZ, Galle

Day 1: Lunch Break - New Zealand opt to bat

NZ - 71/3 (30.2 Ovs)

CRR: 2.34

 

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SL vs NZ, Galle

Day 1: 2nd Session - New Zealand opt to bat

NZ - 81/3 (33.0 Ovs)

CRR: 2.45



Duck for Kane Williamson

 

[Abdullah719]

Good recovery, partnership of 75 so far between Nicholls and Taylor.

 

[Majestic_Inzi]

169/5 think rain is coming.

 

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SL vs NZ, Galle

Day 1: Play stopped due to bad light

NZ - 179/5 (60.2 Ovs)

CRR: 2.97

 

[Hasan123]

Sri Lanka are decent at home in tests. Won't be easy for NZ.

 

[MenInG]

NZ 203/5 (68.0) CRR: 2.99
Day 1: Stumps due to rain

 

[ILcricket]

seems 2 drawn Tests on cards .

 

[Firebat]

 

[Aman]

Brilliant chip for 6 from Boult.

 

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NZ 249-all out (83.2) CRR: 2.99

Day 2: Innings Break


Taylor 86

Suranga Lakmal 4/29
Akila Dananjaya 5/80

 

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NZ 249
SL 8/0 (4.1) CRR: 1.92
Day 2: 1st Session - Sri Lanka trail by 241 runs

 

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Lasith Embuldeniya to Boult,

Boult went for a paddle sweep, it clipped the top-edge and the ball got stuck into the helmet of Boult. It was eventually taken out from the helmet

 

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SL vs NZ, Galle

Day 2: Lunch Break - Sri Lanka trail by 215 runs

NZ - 249
SL - 34/1 (13.0 Ovs)

CRR: 2.62

 

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NZ 249
SL 51/1 (16.3) CRR: 3.09
Day 2: 2nd Session - Sri Lanka trail by 198 runs

 

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SL vs NZ, Galle

Day 2: 2nd Session - Sri Lanka trail by 160 runs

NZ - 249
SL - 89/2 (29.3 Ovs)

CRR: 3.02

 

[Abdullah719]

Good partnership between Mendis and Mathews, SL 139/2. Deficit is just 110 runs now.

 

[Hasan123]

Sri Lanka are ahead here. If Kusal Perrera can bat for a session or 2 , Sri Lanka will be looking good for the win.

 

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SL vs NZ, Galle

Day 2: 3rd Session - Sri Lanka trail by 99 runs

NZ - 249
SL - 150/4 (49.1 Ovs)

CRR: 3.05

 

[Aman]

5fer for Patel, good comeback.

 

[Aman]

7 down

 

[Hasan123]

NZ are ahead now. Good comeback .

 

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NZ 249
SL 178/7 (61.0) CRR: 2.92
Day 2: 3rd Session - Sri Lanka trail by 71 runs

 

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NZ 249
SL 227/7 (80.0) CRR: 2.84
Day 2: Stumps - Sri Lanka trail by 22 runs

 

[Markhor]

Poor shots from Sri Lankan middle order batsmen when looking in control of the innings.

 

[MenInG]

New Zealand in control am afraid.

 

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A maiden five-wicket haul from left-arm spinner Ajaz Patel helped New Zealand restrict Sri Lanka to 227/7 on day two of the first Test, 22 runs adrift of their first innings total.

Patel's scalps included Sri Lanka skipper Dimuth Karunaratne, half-centurions Kusal Mendis and Angelo Mathews, as well as Lahiru Thirimanne and Dhananjaya de Silva. Sri Lanka ended the day with Suranga Lakmal (28*), their hero from the first innings, and Niroshan Dickwella (39*) at the crease.

Earlier in the day, Lakmal claimed four quick scalps to help skittle out New Zealand for 249. Ross Taylor was unable to add to his overnight tally of 86* and fell to Lakmal off the first delivery he faced in the morning. His partner, Mitchell Santner, resisted for 41 balls before being trapped lbw by Lakmal in the 73rd over.

The rest of the visiting lineup was out within the next 10 overs, as Lakmal looked sharp through the second morning. His delivery to Taylor was the best of the lot; pitched right outside the off stump, the bounce on it caught Taylor by surprise as he failed to execute his signature cut shot.

The right-hander's dismissal was the beginning of the unravelling for New Zealand, as the visitors slipped from 205/5 to 249 all out.

The Sri Lankan innings started with the openers exercising caution, with Tim Southee and Trent Boult bowling with speed and accuracy on a surface that didn't offer much. However, in an attempt to break the shackles, Thiirimane decided to go after Patel but missed the ball completely and was stumped by BJ Watling.

Karunaratne added 39 runs with Mendis, but never looked comfortable through his innings. He was finally dismissed by Patel for 39 after a gruelling 73 deliveries. The partnership between Mendis and Mathews was Sri Lanka's best period with the bat: they added 77 runs for the third wicket and looked settled at the crease.

However, after the duo's dismissal, the Sri Lankan middle-order struggled to cope with New Zealand's disciplined attack. Kusal Perera and de Silva were dismissed for single-digit scores, and William Somerville sent back Danajaya for a duck. New Zealand looked set to cut through Sri Lanka before Dickwella and Lakmal launched their resistance.

https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/1311978

 

[Majestic_Inzi]

New Zealand in control am afraid.

Why u say that, they only 22 runs behind? Can see a lead near 40 here..

 

[Justcrazy]

Sri Lanka lead by 5 runs with 2 wickets remaining in the innings

 

[Justcrazy]

Dickwella looking solid , critical innings .

 

[Justcrazy]

Dickwella gone

 

[Justcrazy]

Kiwis need to wrap this up soon , cannot let the lead swell .

 

[Justcrazy]

Lanka is all out

Kiwis trail by 18 runs.

 

[Justcrazy]

200 will be big ask to chase here , kiwis need to bat really well to get there.

 

[Ab Fan]

Game well poised. 150-225 target is anyone's game.

 

[Justcrazy]

Kiwis would like to wipe out the trail quickly here.

 

[Justcrazy]

Raval gone

 

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SL 267
NZ 249, 8/1 (7.4) CRR: 1.04
Day 3: 1st Session - New Zealand trail by 10 runs

 

[Justcrazy]

Williamson is key for Kiwis here.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Highest successful chase at Galle is only 99! Batting first is a massive advantage here.

 

[Justcrazy]

Kiwis wipe up the lead , with one down

 

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SL 267
NZ 249, 18/1 (13.0) CRR: 1.38
Day 3: Lunch Break

 

[Majestic_Inzi]

Kiwis struggling to score here, Sri Lanka look favorites at moment, spinners doing good job.

 

[Majestic_Inzi]

Williamson gone...

Come on sri lanka..

 

[Aman]

Can't be too disappointed with the batting performance, they didn't get a chance to acclimatize to conditions.

 

[Majestic_Inzi]

Can't be too disappointed with the batting performance, they didn't get a chance to acclimatize to conditions.

What you reckon, 100 all out?

 

[Aman]

What you reckon, 100 all out?

~200

 

[Majestic_Inzi]

Taylor gone...

 

[Majestic_Inzi]

~200

Williamson and taylor both gone.. Lead is only 7. Nz look dead and buried here..

 

[Aman]

Williamson and taylor both gone.. Lead is only 7. Nz look dead and buried here..

Taylor and Williamson got out to dumb shots, bat sensibly and we should eek out 200.

 

[Aman]

Southee should be dropped for an all rounder.

 

[Aman]

Why is everyone supporting SL?

 

[Majestic_Inzi]

Southee should be dropped for an all rounder.

Hmmm, 99 is the highest chase on this ground batting last.

Can nz get 100 lead..

I thought southee is an allrounder

 

[Aman]

Hmmm, 99 is the highest chase on this ground batting last.

Can nz get 100 lead..

I thought southee is an allrounder

He isn't, he's a bowler who can bat a bit (slog).

 

[Majestic_Inzi]

He isn't, he's a bowler who can bat a bit (slog).

Dont think he will be slogging in this ground.

NZ really should be wining this match batting first, but they have blown it.

 

[Aman]

Dont think he will be slogging in this ground.

NZ really should be wining this match batting first, but they have blown it.

Too early to say, the batting hasn't been good but there's sill this and the last innings left.

We've got to apply ourselves and get as many as we can and hope the pitch crumbles.

 

[Aman]

Playing 3 spinners was correct, it's the balance of the team that seems off though.

Boult is one of the first names on the team sheet, Southee on the other hand doesn't offer much with the bat or ball.

 

[andy0204]

Too early to say, the batting hasn't been good but there's sill this and the last innings left.

We've got to apply ourselves and get as many as we can and hope the pitch crumbles.

Ajaz Patel will do the damage if newzealand puts runs on the board

 

[Aman]

Whatever we end up with, we need to give Boult a go with the new ball and go all out with the spinners.

Kane should bowl himself a bit too.

 

[Majestic_Inzi]

Too early to say, the batting hasn't been good but there's sill this and the last innings left.

We've got to apply ourselves and get as many as we can and hope the pitch crumbles.

Its only day 3.. Need to bat positively else will be sitting ducks, last few overs playing well.

Who can replace southee?

 

[Aman]

Its only day 3.. Need to bat positively else will be sitting ducks, last few overs playing well.

Who can replace southee?

CdG.

 

[Aman]

Must say this has been an entertaining Test to follow.

I like low scoring matches, feel like a wicket can fall at any time.

 

[MenInG]

SL 267
NZ 249, 61/3 (23.0) CRR: 2.65
Day 3: 2nd Session - New Zealand lead by 43 runs

 

[Majestic_Inzi]

CdG.

He only does well against pak.

 

[Aman]

He only does well against pak.

He's probably more useful with the ball than Southee these days and he has the chance of going off and scoring some crucial runs.

 

[Majestic_Inzi]

He's probably more useful with the ball than Southee these days and he has the chance of going off and scoring some crucial runs.

Southee only bowled 7 overs in 1st innings. You right..

 

[Aman]

The Test Championship has really given these games more importance, makes these games far more interesting.

 

[Majestic_Inzi]

The Test Championship has really given these games more importance, makes these games far more interesting.

Indeed is does, this game now is spin spin spin..

 

[Majestic_Inzi]

Latham gone, game slippin away....

 

[Aman]

Too good of a ball.

 

[Aman]

Kane needs to go all with spin, Southee can take a break next innings.

Boult and Santner/Ajaz with the new ball.

 

[Aman]

These SL bowlers are damn good, they're going to be tough to play for any team.

 

[Majestic_Inzi]

Kane needs to go all with spin, Southee can take a break next innings.

Boult and Santner/Ajaz with the new ball.

On cricinfo, sri lanka only been bowled out under 200 in last innings 2 times.

NZ hav long tail..

 

[Aman]

Usually when we're down 0-1 down in a series, it's all good we can hopefully win the next match. With the Test championship every match counts and drawn series or lost tests suck. Need to bat as long as we can, 100-180 is not going to be enough.

 

[Majestic_Inzi]

Usually when we're down 0-1 down in a series, it's all good we can hopefully win the next match. With the Test championship every match counts and drawn series or lost tests suck. Need to bat as long as we can, 100-180 is not going to be enough.

These two are last recognised batters too.

 

[Aman]

Fortunately got bat on it.

 

[Majestic_Inzi]

I must say this game is very interesting currently sri lanka on top.

 

[Majestic_Inzi]

Nicholls gone, sri lanka on top big time...