New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Commentary
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SL • 1st innings
178/10
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NZ • 2nd innings
180/1
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26.1
2
Chamindu Wickramasinghe to Will Young
Short, on off, Will Young pulls it through wide mid on for a brace.
26.2
4
Chamindu Wickramasinghe to Will Young
FOUR! Will Young finishes off in style! Short, on middle, Will Young stays deep in his crease and pulls it elegantly through square leg for a boundary. New Zealand beat Sri Lanka by 9 wickets!
25.1
0
Wanindu Hasaranga to Will Young
Too full, on off, Will Young blocks it to mid on.
25.2
0
Wanindu Hasaranga to Will Young
Full again, on off, Will Young leans on and blocks it to short covers.
25.3
0
Wanindu Hasaranga to Will Young
Bowls it outside off, Will Young looks to sweep it but gets a hit on his gloves.
25.4
4
Wanindu Hasaranga to Will Young
FOUR! Oh, how has that gone for a boundary? Full, on off, Will Young looks to sweep it but loses his balance. Still gets his bat as the ball races through short fine for a boundary.
25.5
1
Wanindu Hasaranga to Will Young
Fuller one, on middle, Will Young flicks it to mid-wicket for one.
25.6
0
Wanindu Hasaranga to Mark Chapman
Too full, on off, Mark Chapman blocks it to the fielder at short third.
Till Now Score: 174/1
(26 Overs)
M Chapman
29(36)
W Young
84(84)
W Hasaranga
6-0-29-0
Over 26 ·174 Runs
0
0
0
4
1
0
24.1
4
Lahiru Kumara to Mark Chapman
FOUR! Well played! Back of a length, on off, Mark Chapman picks it well and slaps it over mid on for a good looking boundary.
24.2
1
Lahiru Kumara to Mark Chapman
Length, on off, Mark Chapman taps it to covers for one.
24.3
0
Lahiru Kumara to Will Young
Fuller one, on middle, Will Young leans on and blocks it to short covers.
24.4
1
Lahiru Kumara to Will Young
In the air... and lands safe! Short, on off, Will Young looks to pull it but gets a top edge. The ball carries and lands safely at fine leg. They cross.
24.5
1
Lahiru Kumara to Mark Chapman
Length, on off, Mark Chapman pulls it to mid-wicket for one more.
24.6
1WD
Lahiru Kumara to Will Young
Wide! A wayward bouncer, on off, Will Young leaves. Wided.
24.6
1
Lahiru Kumara to Will Young
Hard length, on off, Will Young guides it to third man for one. Just 10 more needed now.
Till Now Score: 169/1
(25 Overs)
W Young
79(79)
M Chapman
29(35)
L Kumara
6-0-48-0
Over 25 ·169 Runs
4
1
0
1
1
1WD
1
23.1
0
Wanindu Hasaranga to Will Young
Fuller one, on leg, Will Young flicks it to the square leg fielder.
23.2
0
Wanindu Hasaranga to Will Young
Too full, on off, Will Young digs it back to the bowler.
23.3
0
Wanindu Hasaranga to Will Young
Full, on leg, Will Young flicks it to short mid-wicket.
23.4
1
Wanindu Hasaranga to Will Young
Too full, on off, Will Young digs it to mid on for one.
23.5
0
Wanindu Hasaranga to Mark Chapman
Lands it on off, Mark Chapman punches it to the cover fielder.
23.6
1
Wanindu Hasaranga to Mark Chapman
Fuller one, on leg, Mark Chapman moves forward and flicks it to square leg for one.
Till Now Score: 160/1
(24 Overs)
M Chapman
23(32)
W Young
77(76)
W Hasaranga
5-0-24-0
Over 24 ·160 Runs
0
0
0
1
0
1
22.1
0
Lahiru Kumara to Will Young
Length, on off, Will Young taps it to covers.
22.2
0
Lahiru Kumara to Will Young
Slower one, outside off, Will Young has a waft at it but gets beaten.
22.3
0
Lahiru Kumara to Will Young
Back of a length, on leg, Will Young moves forward to loft it but misses.
22.4
0
Lahiru Kumara to Will Young
Another dot. Length, on off, Will Young blocks it back towards the bowler.
22.5
1
Lahiru Kumara to Will Young
Short, down leg, Will Young mistimes his pull towards square leg for one.
22.6
0
Lahiru Kumara to Mark Chapman
On a length, on off, Mark Chapman blocks it to mid off.
Till Now Score: 158/1
(23 Overs)
M Chapman
22(30)
W Young
76(72)
L Kumara
5-0-39-0
Over 23 ·158 Runs
0
0
0
0
1
0

21.1
0
Wanindu Hasaranga to Mark Chapman
Short, on off, Mark Chapman taps it to covers.
21.2
0
Wanindu Hasaranga to Mark Chapman
Fuller one, on off, Mark Chapman flicks it to mid-wicket.
21.3
0
Wanindu Hasaranga to Mark Chapman
Fuller again, Mark Chapman blocks it back.
21.4
0
Wanindu Hasaranga to Mark Chapman
Short, on off, Mark Chapman punches it to covers.
21.5
0
Wanindu Hasaranga to Mark Chapman
Another dot ball. Full, on off, Mark Chapman flicks it to the mid-wicket fielder.
21.6
2
Wanindu Hasaranga to Mark Chapman
Flatter, outside off, Mark Chapman cuts it through point for a brace.
Till Now Score: 157/1
(22 Overs)
M Chapman
22(29)
W Young
75(67)
W Hasaranga
4-0-22-0
Over 22 ·157 Runs
0
0
0
0
0
2
20.1
1WD
Eshan Malinga to Mark Chapman
Wide! Down the leg side, Mark Chapman leaves it alone.
20.1
0
Eshan Malinga to Mark Chapman
Length, on off, Mark Chapman taps it to covers.
20.2
0
Eshan Malinga to Mark Chapman
Fuller one, on middle, Mark Chapman eases it to the mid on fielder.
20.3
1
Eshan Malinga to Mark Chapman
Short, on middle, Mark Chapman pulls it through square leg for one.
20.4
0
Eshan Malinga to Will Young
Two Wides! Lands it way outside off, Will Young leaves. The keeper fails to collect it cleanly as the batters collect a single.
20.4
1
Eshan Malinga to Mark Chapman
Length, on middle, Mark Chapman tucks it to mid-wicket for one.
20.5
0
Eshan Malinga to Will Young
Fuller one, on off, Will Young taps it to mid off.
20.6
1WD
Eshan Malinga to Will Young
Wide! Width, way too wide. Wided.
20.6
0
Eshan Malinga to Will Young
 Back of a length, on leg, Will Young looks to flick it but wears it on his pads. An appeal but the finger stays down. Sri Lanka opt for a review. Ultra Edge shows no spike and Ball Tracking shows that it was going over the bails. The onfield decision stands NOT OUT!
Till Now Score: 155/1
(21 Overs)
W Young
75(67)
M Chapman
20(23)
E Malinga
5-0-41-0
Over 21 ·155 Runs
1WD
0
0
1
0
1
0
1WD
0
19.1
4
Wanindu Hasaranga to Will Young
FOUR MORE! Well played! Fuller one, on leg, Will Young picks it well and sweeps it through fine leg for a boundary.
19.2
1
Wanindu Hasaranga to Will Young
Full, on off, Will Young knocks it to mid on for one.
19.3
1
Wanindu Hasaranga to Mark Chapman
Lands it on off, Mark Chapman taps it to mid on for one.
19.4
0
Wanindu Hasaranga to Will Young
Too full, on off, Will Young blocks it back.
19.5
0
Wanindu Hasaranga to Will Young
Too full, on off, Will Young digs it back to the bowler.
19.6
0
Wanindu Hasaranga to Will Young
Short, on leg, Will Young knocks it to the fielder at mid on.
Till Now Score: 149/1
(20 Overs)
W Young
75(65)
M Chapman
18(19)
W Hasaranga
3-0-20-0
Over 20 ·149 Runs
4
1
1
0
0
0
18.1
1
Eshan Malinga to Mark Chapman
Bowls it on leg, Mark Chapman flicks it to mid-wicket for a quick single. The fielder has a shy at the bowler's end and makes a direct hit. The umpires check for the reply and it shows that Chapman was well in.
18.2
0
Eshan Malinga to Will Young
Full, on off, Will Young pushes it to the cover fielder.
18.3
4
Eshan Malinga to Will Young
FOUR! Well played! Short and wide, Will Young uses the pace of the ball and plays an uppercut over short third for a boundary.
18.4
1
Eshan Malinga to Will Young
Lands it on off, Will Young guides it to third man for one.
18.5
0
Eshan Malinga to Mark Chapman
Lands it on off, Mark Chapman taps it to covers.
18.6
4
Eshan Malinga to Mark Chapman
FOUR! Shot! Short and on leg, Mark Chapman stays deep in his crease and pulls it elegantly over mid-wicket for a boundary.
Till Now Score: 143/1
(19 Overs)
M Chapman
17(18)
W Young
70(60)
E Malinga
4-0-35-0
Over 19 ·143 Runs
1
0
4
1
0
4
17.1
4
Wanindu Hasaranga to Will Young
FOUR! Shot! Slower one, on leg, Will Young rocks back and drags it through backward square leg for a boundary.
17.2
2
Wanindu Hasaranga to Will Young
Another one on leg, Will Young flicks it through square leg for a brace.
17.3
0
Wanindu Hasaranga to Will Young
Bowls it on off, Will Young taps it back to the bowler.
17.4
1
Wanindu Hasaranga to Will Young
Too full, on leg, Will Young digs it to square leg for one.
17.5
0
Wanindu Hasaranga to Mark Chapman
Fuller one, on off, Mark Chapman taps it to covers for one.
17.6
1
Wanindu Hasaranga to Mark Chapman
Lands it outside off, Mark Chapman guides it through covers for one.
Till Now Score: 133/1
(18 Overs)
M Chapman
12(15)
W Young
65(57)
W Hasaranga
2-0-14-0
Over 18 ·133 Runs
4
2
0
1
0
1
16.1
4
Chamindu Wickramasinghe to Will Young
FOUR! Well played! Fuller one, on middle, Will Young shuffles across and lifts it magnificently over mid on for a boundary.
16.2
2
Chamindu Wickramasinghe to Will Young
Short, on off, Will Young pulls it through mid-wicket for a brace. Good fielding in the deep.
16.3
1
Chamindu Wickramasinghe to Will Young
Length, on off, Will Young taps it to covers for one.
16.4
1WD
Chamindu Wickramasinghe to Mark Chapman
Wide! Down the leg side, Mark Chapman looks to flick it but misses.
16.4
1
Chamindu Wickramasinghe to Mark Chapman
Touch short, on off, Mark Chapman taps it to covers for one.
16.5
1
Chamindu Wickramasinghe to Will Young
Good length, outside off, Will Young eases it to covers for one more.
16.6
0
Chamindu Wickramasinghe to Mark Chapman
Fuller one, on off, Mark Chapman taps it to covers.
Till Now Score: 125/1
(17 Overs)
M Chapman
11(13)
W Young
58(53)
C Wickramasinghe
3-0-22-1
Over 17 ·125 Runs
4
2
1
1WD
1
1
0
15.1
1
Asitha Fernando to Will Young
Lands it on leg, Will Young tucks it through backward square leg for one. He moves to 49 now!
15.2
0
Asitha Fernando to Mark Chapman
Back of a length, just outside off, Mark Chapman looks to block it but gets beaten. A loud appeal for caught behind but the finger has stayed down. Sri Lanka opt for a review. Ultra Edge shows a flat line and the onfield decision stands NOT OUT!
15.3
0
Asitha Fernando to Mark Chapman
Touch short again, on off, Mark Chapman taps it to point.
15.4
4
Asitha Fernando to Mark Chapman
FOUR! That's a poor delivery! Asitha Fernando errs his line down leg, Mark Chapman swivels and helps it fine for a boundary.
15.5
1
Asitha Fernando to Mark Chapman
Length, on middle, Mark Chapman tucks it to mid-wicket for one.
15.6
1
Asitha Fernando to Will Young
Fifty up for Will Young! Excellent knocks. Length, on leg, Will Young tucks it through backward square leg for one. 
Till Now Score: 115/1
(16 Overs)
W Young
50(49)
M Chapman
10(11)
A Fernando
6-0-33-0
Over 16 ·115 Runs
1
0
0
4
1
1
14.1
1
Chamindu Wickramasinghe to Mark Chapman
Length, on leg, Mark Chapman tucks it to square leg for one.
14.2
2
Chamindu Wickramasinghe to Will Young
Length, on off, Will Young punches it through covers for a brace.
14.3
1
Chamindu Wickramasinghe to Will Young
Length, on off, Will Young punches it to covers for one.
14.4
2
Chamindu Wickramasinghe to Mark Chapman
Bowls it on leg, Mark Chapman helps it fine for a brace.
14.5
1
Chamindu Wickramasinghe to Mark Chapman
Length, on leg, Mark Chapman tucks it to square leg for one.
14.6
1
Chamindu Wickramasinghe to Will Young
Hard length, on off, Will Young punches it to covers for one more.
Till Now Score: 108/1
(15 Overs)
W Young
48(47)
M Chapman
5(7)
C Wickramasinghe
2-0-12-1
Over 15 ·108 Runs
1
2
1
2
1
1
13.1
0
Asitha Fernando to Mark Chapman
Wide! Short, down leg, Mark Chapman ducks under it.
13.2
1
Asitha Fernando to Mark Chapman
Full, on leg, Mark Chapman flicks it to mid-wicket for one.
13.3
0
Asitha Fernando to Will Young
Slower one, on off, Will Young blocks it to mid on.
13.4
4
Asitha Fernando to Will Young
FOUR! Well played! Short, on off, Will Young swivels and pulls it magnificently through mid-wicket for a good looking boundary. Hundred up for the Kiwis in a flash!
13.5
0
Asitha Fernando to Will Young
Oh! On a length and it nips in a long way, Will Young gets cramped for room as he looks to block it but gets an inside edge onto his thighs. Dot.
13.6
0
Asitha Fernando to Will Young
Length, on off, Will Young blocks it back.
Till Now Score: 100/1
(14 Overs)
W Young
44(44)
M Chapman
1(4)
A Fernando
5-0-26-0
Over 14 ·100 Runs
0
1
0
4
0
0
12.1
3
Chamindu Wickramasinghe to Will Young
Too full, on off, Will Young drives it through covers for three runs. Excellent running between the wickets!
12.2
0
Chamindu Wickramasinghe to Rachin Ravindra
Full, on off, Rachin Ravindra taps it to mid off.
12.3
W
Chamindu Wickramasinghe to Rachin Ravindra
OUT! TAKEN! Chamindu Wickramasinghe makes in impact in his first over and Sri Lanka finally have a breakthrough. Full, on middle and leg, Rachin Ravindra looks to flick it but mistimes it at deep square leg where Wanindu Hasaranga moves to his left and takes the catch.
12.4
0
Chamindu Wickramasinghe to Mark Chapman
Length, outside off, Mark Chapman taps it back.
12.5
1WD
Chamindu Wickramasinghe to Mark Chapman
Wide! Down the leg side, Mark Chapman leaves.
12.5
0
Chamindu Wickramasinghe to Mark Chapman
Bowls it down leg again, Mark Chapman looks to flick it but the ball brushes his pads and rolls towards fine leg. They collect a leg bye.
12.6
0
Chamindu Wickramasinghe to Will Young
Fuller one, on off, Will Young blocks it back.
Till Now Score: 95/1
(13 Overs)
W Young
40(40)
M Chapman
0(2)
C Wickramasinghe
1-0-4-1
Over 13 ·95 Runs
3
0
W
0
1WD
0
0
11.1
1
Wanindu Hasaranga to Rachin Ravindra
Short and wide, Rachin Ravindra cuts it through covers for a single.
11.2
0
Wanindu Hasaranga to Will Young
Slower one, on off, Will Young blocks it to mid on.
11.3
0
Wanindu Hasaranga to Will Young
Slower one, outside off, Will Young looks to sweep it but misses.
11.4
2
Wanindu Hasaranga to Will Young
Lands it on leg, Will Young flicks it through mid-wicket for a brace.
11.5
2
Wanindu Hasaranga to Will Young
Full again, on leg, Will Young flicks it through mid-wicket for two more runs.
11.6
1
Wanindu Hasaranga to Will Young
Bowls it on off, Will Young taps it to long off for one.
Till Now Score: 90/0
(12 Overs)
W Young
37(38)
R Ravindra
45(34)
W Hasaranga
1-0-6-0
Over 12 ·90 Runs
1
0
0
2
2
1
10.1
0
Lahiru Kumara to Rachin Ravindra
Five Wides! Bonus runs! A wayward bouncer, outside the, Rachin Ravindra leaves. The fielder fails to collect it as the ball races away.
10.1
4
Lahiru Kumara to Rachin Ravindra
FOUR! Shot! Short and wide, Rachin Ravindra is severe onto it. He picks it well and slaps it over backward point for a boundary.
10.2
0
Lahiru Kumara to Rachin Ravindra
Full, on off, Rachin Ravindra taps it to short covers.
10.3
1
Lahiru Kumara to Rachin Ravindra
Fuller, on off, Rachin Ravindra taps it to covers for one.
10.4
4
Lahiru Kumara to Will Young
FOUR! Crunched away! Back of a length, on off, Will Young stays in his crease and pulls it over mid-wicket for a magnificent boundary.
10.5
0
Lahiru Kumara to Will Young
Hard length, on off, Will Young blocks it back.
10.6
0
Lahiru Kumara to Will Young
Fuller one, on off, Will Young taps it to mid on.
Till Now Score: 84/0
(11 Overs)
W Young
32(33)
R Ravindra
44(33)
L Kumara
4-0-38-0
Over 11 ·84 Runs
0
4
0
1
4
0
0
9.1
4
Eshan Malinga to Rachin Ravindra
FOUR! Shot! Fuller one, outside off, Rachin Ravindra leans on and creams it elegantly through covers for a good looking boundary.
9.2
1
Eshan Malinga to Rachin Ravindra
Length, on off, Rachin Ravindra taps it to mid on for a quick single. The fielder runs and tries to collect it with one hand but misses.
9.3
2
Eshan Malinga to Will Young
Fuller, on leg, Will Young flicks it behind the square on the leg side for a brace.
9.4
0
Eshan Malinga to Will Young
Length, outside off, Will Young shuffles across to flick it but gets beaten on the inside edge.
9.5
4
Eshan Malinga to Will Young
FOUR! Well played! Fuller one, on leg, Will Young whips it uppishly through wide square leg for a boundary.
9.6
0
Eshan Malinga to Will Young
On a length, on off, Will Young blocks it solidly.
Till Now Score: 70/0
(10 Overs)
W Young
28(30)
R Ravindra
39(30)
E Malinga
3-0-25-0
Over 10 ·70 Runs
4
1
2
0
4
0
8.1
3
Lahiru Kumara to Rachin Ravindra
Lands it on leg, Rachin Ravindra flicks it in the gap through square leg for three runs.
8.2
4
Lahiru Kumara to Will Young
FOUR! Shot! Short, on middle, Will Young swivels and pulls it magnificently over backward square leg for a boundary.
8.3
0
Lahiru Kumara to Will Young
Lands it down leg, Will Young looks to flick it but wears it on his thigh pad.
8.4
0
Lahiru Kumara to Will Young
Length, on middle and leg, Will Young blocks it back.
8.5
0
Lahiru Kumara to Will Young
Slower one, on off, Will Young blocks it to mid off.
8.6
0
Lahiru Kumara to Will Young
Back of a length, on off, Will Young punches it to covers. Dot to end.
Till Now Score: 59/0
(9 Overs)
W Young
22(26)
R Ravindra
34(28)
L Kumara
3-0-24-0
Over 9 ·59 Runs
3
4
0
0
0
0
7.1
4
Eshan Malinga to Rachin Ravindra
FOUR! Well played! Length, on off, Rachin Ravindra times it in the gap through point for a boundary. Fifty partnership up between this duo now!
7.2
0
Eshan Malinga to Rachin Ravindra
On a length, angling in, Rachin Ravindra taps it to covers.
7.3
0
Eshan Malinga to Rachin Ravindra
Back of a length, on off, Rachin Ravindra taps it to covers.
7.4
0
Eshan Malinga to Rachin Ravindra
Slower one, on off, Rachin Ravindra taps it to the left of the bowler. He runs for a single but Will Young sent him back. Malinga has a shy at the batter's end but misses. There was never a run there. A direct hit and Rachin Ravindra was nowhere in the frame. Lucky for Ravindra!
7.5
0
Eshan Malinga to Rachin Ravindra
Short and wide, Rachin Ravindra leaves.
7.6
1WD
Eshan Malinga to Rachin Ravindra
Wide! Down the leg side, Rachin Ravindra leaves it alone.
7.6
1
Eshan Malinga to Rachin Ravindra
Slower one, on off, Rachin Ravindra guides it to short third for one.
Till Now Score: 52/0
(8 Overs)
R Ravindra
31(27)
W Young
18(21)
E Malinga
2-0-14-0
Over 8 ·52 Runs
4
0
0
0
0
1WD
1
6.1
1WD
Asitha Fernando to Rachin Ravindra
Wide! Down the leg side, Rachin Ravindra leaves.
6.1
0
Asitha Fernando to Rachin Ravindra
Length, on off, Rachin Ravindra taps it to mid off.
6.2
2
Asitha Fernando to Rachin Ravindra
Back of a length, on off, Rachin Ravindra punches it through covers for a brace.
6.3
0
Asitha Fernando to Rachin Ravindra
Touch short, on off, Rachin Ravindra eases it to covers.
6.4
1
Asitha Fernando to Rachin Ravindra
Lands it outside off, Rachin Ravindra looks to drive it but gets an inside edge as the ball rolls towards fine leg. They cross.
6.5
4
Asitha Fernando to Will Young
FOUR! Beautifully played! Lands it on off, Will Young rides the bounce and drives it elegantly through the cover region for a boundary.
6.6
0
Asitha Fernando to Will Young
Lands it on off, Will Young taps it to mid off.
Till Now Score: 46/0
(7 Overs)
W Young
18(21)
R Ravindra
26(21)
A Fernando
4-0-21-0
Over 7 ·46 Runs
1WD
0
2
0
1
4
0
5.1
1
Eshan Malinga to Will Young
Length, outside off, Will Young taps it to point for one.
5.2
0
Eshan Malinga to Rachin Ravindra
Bowls it on leg, Rachin Ravindra tucks it to the fielder at square leg.
5.3
6
Eshan Malinga to Rachin Ravindra
SIX! Streaky and it goes all the way! Short, on middle, Rachin Ravindra looks to pull it but gets a top edge as the ball flies over the keeper's head for a biggie.
5.4
1
Eshan Malinga to Rachin Ravindra
Bowls it on off, Rachin Ravindra taps it to covers for one.
5.5
0
Eshan Malinga to Will Young
Back of a length, on off, Will Young fends it to covers.
5.6
0
Eshan Malinga to Will Young
Lands it on off, Will Young taps it to short covers.
Till Now Score: 38/0
(6 Overs)
W Young
14(19)
R Ravindra
23(17)
E Malinga
1-0-8-0
Over 6 ·38 Runs
1
0
6
1
0
0
4.1
0
Asitha Fernando to Will Young
Full, on off, Will Young eases it to the point fielder.
4.2
2
Asitha Fernando to Will Young
On a length, on leg, Will Young tucks it behind the square on the leg side for a brace.
4.3
2
Asitha Fernando to Will Young
Two more. Full, on leg, Will Young clips it through square leg for two more runs.
4.4
0
Asitha Fernando to Will Young
Length, on middle and leg, Will Young blocks it to short mid-wicket.
4.5
1
Asitha Fernando to Will Young
Short, on middle, Will Young pulls it through backward square leg for one.
4.6
0
Asitha Fernando to Rachin Ravindra
Good length, on middle, Rachin Ravindra blocks it back.
Till Now Score: 30/0
(5 Overs)
R Ravindra
16(14)
W Young
13(16)
A Fernando
3-0-13-0
Over 5 ·30 Runs
0
2
2
0
1
0
3.1
1
Lahiru Kumara to Will Young
Bowls it on off, Will Young punches it through backward point for one.
3.2
0
Lahiru Kumara to Rachin Ravindra
Bowls it on middle, Rachin Ravindra blocks it to mid on.
3.3
0
Lahiru Kumara to Rachin Ravindra
Oh! That's a jaffa! Back of a length and it shapes away late, Rachin Ravindra looks to block it but is beaten all ends up.
3.4
0
Lahiru Kumara to Rachin Ravindra
Hard length, on off, Rachin Ravindra punches it to the mid off fielder.
3.5
4
Lahiru Kumara to Rachin Ravindra
FOUR! Shot! Short and wide, always a bad delivery to bowl for Rachin Ravindra. He picks it well and lifts it magnificently over point for a boundary.
3.6
4
Lahiru Kumara to Rachin Ravindra
FOUR MORE! Times it perfectly! Length, on off, Rachin Ravindra leans on and drives it magnificently through mid off for another boundary.
Till Now Score: 25/0
(4 Overs)
R Ravindra
16(13)
W Young
8(11)
L Kumara
2-0-17-0
Over 4 ·25 Runs
1
0
0
0
4
4
2.1
1WD
Asitha Fernando to Rachin Ravindra
Wide! Down the leg side, Rachin Ravindra looks to flick it but misses.
2.1
1
Asitha Fernando to Rachin Ravindra
Touch full, on off, Rachin Ravindra taps it to wide mid off for one.
2.2
4
Asitha Fernando to Will Young
FOUR! Shot! Back of a length, on leg, Will Young picks it well and pulls it elegantly through backward square leg for a boundary.
2.3
0
Asitha Fernando to Will Young
Beauty! Length and it shapes away late, Will Young looks to block it but gets beaten.
2.4
1
Asitha Fernando to Will Young
Lands it on middle, Will Young looks to block it but miscues it to backward point for one.
2.5
0
Asitha Fernando to Rachin Ravindra
On a length, on off, Rachin Ravindra blocks it to short mid-wicket.
2.6
0
Asitha Fernando to Rachin Ravindra
Too full, angling in, Rachin Ravindra fends it to the fielder at mid off.
Till Now Score: 16/0
(3 Overs)
R Ravindra
8(8)
W Young
7(10)
A Fernando
2-0-8-0
Over 3 ·16 Runs
1WD
1
4
0
1
0
0
1.1
1
Lahiru Kumara to Will Young
Too full, on leg, Will Young flicks it to mid-wicket for one.
1.2
0
Lahiru Kumara to Rachin Ravindra
Short and wide, Rachin Ravindra shoulders arms.
1.3
4
Lahiru Kumara to Rachin Ravindra
FOUR! Shot! Length and width on offer, Rachin Ravindra reaches out and slaps it over backward point for a boundary.
1.4
2
Lahiru Kumara to Rachin Ravindra
Length again, on off, Rachin Ravindra leans on and punches it through point for a brace.
1.5
1
Lahiru Kumara to Rachin Ravindra
Short, on middle, Rachin Ravindra turns it to square leg for one.
1.6
0
Lahiru Kumara to Will Young
Hard length, on off, Will Young blocks it back.
Till Now Score: 9/0
(2 Overs)
W Young
2(7)
R Ravindra
7(5)
L Kumara
1-0-8-0
Over 2 ·9 Runs
1
0
4
2
1
0
Lahiru Kumara to share the attack.
0
End of Powerplay! A maximum of four fielders are allowed to be stationed outside the 30-yard circle now.
0
Mark Chapman walks in at number 3.
0
Will Young is down on the ground with some pain and the umpires decide to take a DRINKS BREAK. So, New Zealand are off to an absolute flier and only lost a wicket so far. They just need 79 so far with Will Young looking good and Mark Chapman has now joined him Sri Lanka need wickets and in heaps to claw their way back into the game. Let's see how it pans out...
0
Right then, that is it from the game. A convincing victory for the hosts as they lead this ODI series by 1-0. The second ODI between these two sides will be played on Wednesday, the 8th of January. It will begin at 1 am GMT. Do join us for the early build up as well. Until then, take care, and cheers!
0
0.1
0
Asitha Fernando to Will Young
Back of a length, swinging away! Will Young has a lazy waft at it but gets beaten.
0.2
0
Asitha Fernando to Will Young
Touch short again, on middle, Will Young fends it back to the bowler.
0.3
0
Asitha Fernando to Will Young
Three dots now. Short and wide, Will Young leaves it alone.
0.4
0
Asitha Fernando to Will Young
Make it four dots. Full, outside off, Will Young drives it to the fielder at point.
0.5
1
Asitha Fernando to Will Young
Will Young gets off the mark. Full, on off, Will Young tucks it to mid-wicket for one.
0.6
0
Asitha Fernando to Rachin Ravindra
Length, outside off, Rachin Ravindra shoulders arms.
Till Now Score: 1/0
(1 Overs)
R Ravindra
0(1)
W Young
1(5)
A Fernando
1-0-1-0
Over 1 ·1 Runs
0
0
0
0
1
0