NEW ZEALAND WOMEN
131/3 (17.4)
75* (55)
29 (20)
1/19 (2)
1/26 (3)
Right. Australia lost their opener but their neighbours have ensured that they set the right tone. Earlier in the day, West Indies beat a spirited Thailand. That ends the action from a double-header Saturday. Sunday sees only one match, with England taking on South Africa at this very same ground. That should be a cracker. Join us on 23rd February, 2020 at 7 pm local (1100 GMT). ADIOS! TAKE CARE!
Victorious New Zealand captain, Sophie Devine, says that during the Powerplay onslaught by Sri Lanka, New Zealand just stayed calm, as they knew the Lankan top order is pretty strong. Details that the idea was to hit the deck hard and Hayley Jensen did that to perfection, keeping a calm head on her shoulders. On her own form with the bat perhaps being fuelled by captaincy, Devine just deflects it onto her wonderful team and says that she just challengers herself every time. On the WBBL experience, Sophie says that it is a massive factor, as the players in the group know how the pitches in Australia would behave, which can be communicated to the other team members. Is looking forward to use the WBBL knowledge in Melbourne next. On the improvements from this game, Devine says that they need to improve with the ball, especially in the Powerplay and be disciplined throughout. Is happy with the batting display in this opener.
Sri Lankan skipper, Chamari Atapattu, admits that after a brilliant Powerplay with the bat, the Lankan middle order could not capitalize. Praises the Kiwis for their bowling. On rectifying their mistakes, Chamari says that some of the players in the team cannot score sixes, so perhaps focusing on running between the wickets would help them get more runs. On the poor fielding, Atapattu bluntly says that Sophie Devine is one of the best players in the world and if she gives two chances, yet you don't take even one, then you are going to pay for it. On the motivation before this game, considering that they were 0-7 against New Zealand, Chamari says that she only asked her players to play freely. Hopes that the team gets acclimatized to the conditions soon.
HAYLEY JENSEN HAS BEEN NAMED THE PLAYER OF THE MATCH. She is all smiles on receiving the award. Says that it was a bit nervy at the start, looking at the way she bowled but then the nerves settled over. On the communication between her and the captain when Sri Lanka got off to a flying start, Jensen says that the Kiwis knew that the Lankans would come hard early, hence, they needed to stick to their plans and not panic. On the team combination for the future games, Hayley says that it all depends on the pitches and the teams they meet.
Earlier in the day, the Lankans got off to a flier but Hayley Jensen and Amelia Kerr pegged them back. Who will get the Player Of The Match? Here comes the presentation...
The run chase was planned to perfection. The White Ferns needed one solid partnership and one good innings with the bat. There were two decent partnerships and Sophie Devine's unbeaten 75 from 55 paved the way to victory. Sri Lanka were under par with the ball and on the field, dropping way too many sitters and letting the opposition off the hook.
Comfortable win for the Kiwis, maintaining their dominance over the Lankans, but honestly, this did not seem coming when Chamari Atapattu was going strong. The Lankans were 87/1 in the 12th over before Atapattu fell but after that, they just lost their way totally - making 40/6 in 50 balls. Way below par.
4
17.4
Achini Kulasuriya to Sophie Devine ,FOUR! NZ WIN BY 7 WICKETS! Short and outside off, Devin backs away and punches it between point and short third man. The batters do not run and the ball reaches the ropes.
4
17.3
Achini Kulasuriya to Sophie Devine ,EDGED, FOUR! Just one needed now. A short ball, outside off, Devine slashes hard but gets a thick outside edge. However, it flies over the keeper, to the third man fence.
1
17.2
Achini Kulasuriya to Katey Martin ,Short and outside off, Martin looks to pull but gets a top edge. The ball lands near mid-wicket and a single is taken.
2
17.1
Achini Kulasuriya to Katey Martin ,Short and outside off, slapped through point for a couple. New Zealand a hit away now.
Over 17
1
0
6
1
W
1
Katey Martin*
1 (1)
Sophie Devine
67 (53)
Chamari Atapattu
1/26 (3)
NZW
120/3
1
16.6
Chamari Atapattu to Katey Martin ,Flighted ball on middle, Green flicks it to the deep mid-wicket region for a single.
Katie Martin is the next batter in.
W
16.5
Chamari Atapattu to Maddy Green ,OUT! TIMBER! Too late for the Lankans! Floated on middle, Green looks to flick. She misses and it goes onto hit the middle stump. End of a brilliant innings from Green.
1
16.4
Chamari Atapattu to Sophie Devine ,The batsman rocks onto the back foot and punches the ball. One run added to the total.
6
16.3
Chamari Atapattu to Sophie Devine ,DROPPED! SIX! Poor fielding! It has cost another six! Short ball on middle, Devine pulls it to the deep mid-wicket region. De Silva settles herself but fails to hold on and what's worse, it goes for a maximum.
0
16.2
Chamari Atapattu to Sophie Devine ,Loopy full toss on off, Devine pushes it to cover.
1
16.1
Chamari Atapattu to Maddy Green ,Full on middle, Green drives it to long on for a single.
Over 16
1
1
1
1
1
6
Sophie Devine*
60 (50)
Maddy Green
28 (18)
Udeshika Prabodhani
0/16 (4)
NZW
111/2
6
15.6
Udeshika Prabodhani to Sophie Devine ,SIX! Out of the park! Brilliant shot! Full toss on off, Devine pulls it over the deep mid-wicket region for a biggie.
1
15.5
Udeshika Prabodhani to Maddy Green ,It's been driven superbly through the covers. They pick up a single.
1
15.4
Udeshika Prabodhani to Sophie Devine ,Flighted outside off, Devine drives it to deep cover for a single.
1
15.3
Udeshika Prabodhani to Sophie Devine ,Floated on middle, Devine flicks it to the deep mid-wicket region for a couple.
1
15.2
Udeshika Prabodhani to Maddy Green ,TOP EDGE BUT SAFE! Flighted ball on off, Green looks to heave it away but it takes the top edge and it lands safely in between the mid off and the cover fielder.
1
15.1
Udeshika Prabodhani to Sophie Devine ,Floated ball on middle, Devine flicks it towards the bowler. Prabhodini fails to collect it cleanly and the batters take a single.
Udeshika Prabodhani returns. 3-1-4-0 from her so far.
Over 15
1
1
1
1
4
1
Sophie Devine*
50 (46)
Maddy Green
26 (16)
Sugandika Kumari
0/22 (3)
NZW
99/2
1
14.6
Sugandika Kumari to Sophie Devine ,FIFTY! 14TH Fifty in T20Is. Excellent innings. Floated on middle, Devine flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a single. 9 from the over.
4
14.5
Sugandika Kumari to Sophie Devine ,FOUR! Pulled away nicely! Short ball on the pads, Devine pulls it to the deep square leg region for a boundary. The fielder comes across and tries to clean it up but fails to do so.
1
14.4
Sugandika Kumari to Maddy Green ,Floated on middle, Green flicks it uppishly towards deep mid-wicket for a single.
1
14.3
Sugandika Kumari to Sophie Devine ,Floated on off, Devine dances down the track and plays it down to long off for a single.
1
14.2
Sugandika Kumari to Maddy Green ,On the pads, Green flicks it to short fine leg for a single.
1
14.1
Sugandika Kumari to Sophie Devine ,Flatter one on middle, Devine flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a run.
Sugandika Kumari is back on! 2-0-13-0 from her so far.
Over 14
2
1
1
1
2
4
Maddy Green*
24 (14)
Sophie Devine
43 (42)
Chamari Atapattu
0/17 (2)
NZW
90/2
4
13.6
Chamari Atapattu to Maddy Green ,FOUR! Finds the gap perfectly! Flighted ball outside off, Green goes on his knees and sweeps it in between the long on and deep mid-wicket fielders for a boundary.
2
13.5
Chamari Atapattu to Maddy Green ,Flatter one on the pads, Green flicks it to deep backward square leg for a couple.
1
13.4
Chamari Atapattu to Sophie Devine ,Tosses this one up on middle, Devine dances down the track and flicks it to long on for a single.
1
13.3
Chamari Atapattu to Maddy Green ,Fullish on middle, worked to the leg side for a single.
1
13.2
Chamari Atapattu to Sophie Devine ,Looped up ball on the pads, Devine flicks it to the deep mid-wicket region for a single.
2
13.1
Chamari Atapattu to Sophie Devine ,Full on middle and leg, Devine flicks it to the deep mid-wicket region and picks up a couple. The fielder throws it to the keeper but it is too late.
Over 13
1
0
4nb
6
0
1
1
Sophie Devine*
39 (39)
Maddy Green
17 (11)
Kavisha Dilhari
1/19 (2)
NZW
79/2
1
12.6
Kavisha Dilhari to Sophie Devine ,Flat one on off, Devine guides it to short third man for a single. 14 runs have come from it. A good one for New Zealand.
1
12.5
Kavisha Dilhari to Maddy Green ,Low full toss on middle, Green flicks it to the deep mid-wicket region for a single.
0
12.4
Kavisha Dilhari to Maddy Green ,On off, pushed to cover off the front foot.
6
12.3
Kavisha Dilhari to Maddy Green ,SIX! Takes full toll of the Free Hit! Full toss on off, Green hammers it over the deep mid-wicket region for a biggie.
4nb
12.3
Kavisha Dilhari to Maddy Green ,FOUR! Through the gap! Short ball outisde off, Green moves inside his crease and cuts it through the point region for a boundary. The third umpire signals it a no ball. A Free Hit will follow.
0
12.2
Kavisha Dilhari to Maddy Green ,Short ball around off, punched to point.
1
12.1
Kavisha Dilhari to Sophie Devine ,Flatter one on middle, Devine works it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
Over 12
0
1
1
2
2
0
Maddy Green*
6 (6)
Sophie Devine
37 (37)
Chamari Atapattu
0/6 (1)
NZW
65/2
0
11.6
Chamari Atapattu to Maddy Green ,Another flat one on the pads, Green looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads.
2
11.5
Chamari Atapattu to Maddy Green ,Flatter one on middle, Green flicks it to the leg side and picks up another couple.
2
11.4
Chamari Atapattu to Maddy Green ,Full toss on off, Green drives it through covers and collects a couple before the fielder comes across and cleans it up.
1
11.3
Chamari Atapattu to Sophie Devine ,Tossed up ball on middle, Devine pushes it back to the bowler. Atapattu cannot ccollect it and the ball rolls to mid on. A single taken.
1
11.2
Chamari Atapattu to Maddy Green ,On middle, pulled to deep square leg for a single.
0
11.1
Chamari Atapattu to Maddy Green ,Flatter one on the pads, Green flicks it to short fine leg.
Chamari Atapattu brings herself on.
Over 11
1
2
1
0
W
1
Maddy Green*
1 (1)
Sophie Devine
36 (36)
Kavisha Dilhari
1/5 (1)
NZW
59/2
1
10.6
Kavisha Dilhari to Maddy Green ,Full toss on middle, Green flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
Maddy Green is the next man in.
W
10.5
Kavisha Dilhari to Suzie Bates ,OUT! CAUGHT! Brilliant bowling from Dilhari. Her first over and she removes Bates. Bowls a fuller flighted ball outside off, Bates looks to drive by coming down the track but ends up doing so uppishly. The ball goes towards extra cover and Atapattu there comfortably pouches it. 70 more needed in 55 balls.
0
10.4
Kavisha Dilhari to Suzie Bates ,Flat one on off, punched to cover.
1
10.3
Kavisha Dilhari to Sophie Devine ,Short ball outside off, Devine late cuts it to short third man for a single.
2
10.2
Kavisha Dilhari to Sophie Devine ,Nicely played! Floated outside off, Devine guides it to the third man region and takes a couple before the fielder can clean it up.
1
10.1
Kavisha Dilhari to Suzie Bates ,Short ball on middle, Bates pulls it to square leg for a single.
Kavisha Dilhari to bowl now.
Over 10
4
1
2
1
0
1
Suzie Bates*
12 (14)
Sophie Devine
33 (34)
Shashikala Siriwardene
0/21 (3)
NZW
54/1
1
9.6
Shashikala Siriwardene to Suzie Bates ,Flatter one on off, Bates punches it to long off for a single. 9 runs from the over. 74 required from 60 balls.
0
9.5
Shashikala Siriwardene to Suzie Bates ,Loopy delivery on the pads, Bates works it to short fine leg.
1
9.4
Shashikala Siriwardene to Sophie Devine ,The batsman has flicked the ball off his pads. One run added to the total.
2
9.3
Shashikala Siriwardene to Sophie Devine ,Short one outside off, Devine cuts it to point where the fielder makes a half stop. Two taken.
1
9.2
Shashikala Siriwardene to Suzie Bates ,On middle, Bates flicks it to the deep mid-wicket region for a single. 50 up for New Zealand.
4
9.1
Shashikala Siriwardene to Suzie Bates ,FOUR! Superb timing! Tossed up ball on the middle stump line, Bates dances down the track and flicks it to the deep square leg region for a boundary. The fielders in the deep had no chance.
Over 9
2
4
1
1lb
1
1
Suzie Bates*
6 (10)
Sophie Devine
30 (32)
Sugandika Kumari
0/13 (2)
NZW
45/1
1
8.6
Sugandika Kumari to Suzie Bates ,That could have been tight! Flatter one on the pads, Bates flicks it to square leg where the fielder fumbles. The batters take off for a run and make it easily due to the fumble.
1
8.5
Sugandika Kumari to Sophie Devine ,Flatter one on middle, Devine works it to square leg where Kanchana does not stop the ball cleanly. A single taken.
1lb
8.4
Sugandika Kumari to Suzie Bates ,Full and on the pads, Bates looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads. It rolls towards the leg side a leg bye is taken.
1
8.3
Sugandika Kumari to Sophie Devine ,Flatter and around off, pushed towards covers for a run.
4
8.2
Sugandika Kumari to Sophie Devine ,FOUR! Cut away! Poor ball and it got the punishment it deserved. Short and outside off, Devine goes on the back foot and cuts it through point and short third man. It is in the gap and it races away to the fence.
2
8.1
Sugandika Kumari to Sophie Devine ,Flicked nicely! Full and on the pads, Devine flicks it past the short fine leg fielder and gets a couple.
Over 8
1
2
0
1
1
1
Sophie Devine*
22 (28)
Suzie Bates
5 (8)
Shashikala Siriwardene
0/12 (2)
NZW
35/1
1
7.6
Shashikala Siriwardene to Sophie Devine ,Full and on middle, Devine flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a run.
1
7.5
Shashikala Siriwardene to Suzie Bates ,Loopy one on middle, flicked to mid-wicket for a single.
1
7.4
Shashikala Siriwardene to Sophie Devine ,The batsman has flicked the ball off his pads. The batsmen have run through for a single.
0
7.3
Shashikala Siriwardene to Sophie Devine ,Short ball on off, punched off the back foot.
2
7.2
Shashikala Siriwardene to Sophie Devine ,DROPPED! Ama Kanchana drops a catch. Sri Lanka have been really poor in the field. Flighted ball on middle, Devine comes down the track and looks to heave it to the leg side but fails to get the required timing. It goes towards long on where Kanchana runs behind but fails to hold onto the catch.
1
7.1
Shashikala Siriwardene to Suzie Bates ,Full toss on middle, Bates pushes it to long on for a single.
Shashikala Siriwardene is back on. 1-0-6-0 are his figures so far.
Over 7
1
1
1
0
1
0
Sophie Devine*
18 (24)
Suzie Bates
3 (6)
Sugandika Kumari
0/4 (1)
NZW
29/1
0
6.6
Sugandika Kumari to Sophie Devine ,On middle, played back to the bowler. Just 4 off the over.
1
6.5
Sugandika Kumari to Suzie Bates ,Flat one on off, Bates punches it to the deep point region for a single.
0
6.4
Sugandika Kumari to Suzie Bates ,Floated on off, Bates pushes it back to the bowler.
1
6.3
Sugandika Kumari to Sophie Devine ,On the pads, flicked to deep square leg for a single.
1
6.2
Sugandika Kumari to Suzie Bates ,Short delivery on off, Bates pulls it to deep mid-wicket and takes a single. They think of a second but it is not there.
1
6.1
Sugandika Kumari to Sophie Devine ,Kumari starts with a flatter delivery outisde off, Devine comes down the track and pushes it to point for a single.
Sugandika Kumari into the attack now.
Over 6
0
1
2
2
wd
1
0
Suzie Bates*
1 (3)
Sophie Devine
16 (21)
Achini Kulasuriya
0/15 (2)
NZW
25/1
0
5.6
Achini Kulasuriya to Suzie Bates ,Length ball on off, punched to cover. 25/1 after the Powerplay! 103 required from 14 overs.
1
5.5
Achini Kulasuriya to Sophie Devine ,On middle, driven to mid on for a single.
wd
5.5
Achini Kulasuriya to Sophie Devine ,Wide! Fullish outside off, Devine leaves it. Wide signaled.
2
5.4
Achini Kulasuriya to Sophie Devine ,Full on middle, Devine flicks it to the deep mid-wicket region for another couple.
2
5.3
Achini Kulasuriya to Sophie Devine ,Short ball on off, Devine punches it off the back foot towards deep cover for a couple.
1
5.2
Achini Kulasuriya to Suzie Bates ,Length ball on middle, Bates flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.
0
5.1
Achini Kulasuriya to Suzie Bates ,DROPPED! Easy chance and Sri Lanka need to take these kind of catches if they want to defend a small total. Good length ball outside off, Bates looks to drive without any feet movement. It takes the outside edge and goes towards first slip. The fielder lunges but fails to hold onto it. Big, big chance missed.
Over 5
0
W
0
0
0
0
Sophie Devine*
11 (18)
Suzie Bates
0 (0)
Udeshika Prabodhani
0/4 (3)
NZW
18/1
0
4.6
Udeshika Prabodhani to Sophie Devine ,Full on off, Devine drives it to mid off.
0
4.5
Udeshika Prabodhani to Sophie Devine ,An appeal for LBW turned down. Good length ball on the pads, Devine looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads. Sri Lankan players are confident in their appeal and they go upstairs. The replays roll in and they show that it was pitching outside leg.
0
4.4
Udeshika Prabodhani to Sophie Devine ,Good length ball on off, Devine defends it out off the back foot.
0
4.3
Udeshika Prabodhani to Sophie Devine ,Full on off, Devine drives it to mid off.
Suzie Bates is in at no. 3.
W
4.2
Udeshika Prabodhani to Rachel Priest ,OUT! RUN OUT! Lazy running! Full delivery on the pads, Priest looks to flick but gets an inside edge onto the pads. The ball rolls to the point region and Priest is lazy in her running. Madavi picks the ball and has a shy at the bowler's end. She hits. The on-field umpire goes upstairs to check. The replays roll in and it shows that she was well out. Priest knew that she was short and has already started walking back to the pavilion.
Run out appeal has been taken upstairs! Priest feels she is out and has already started to walk back to the pavilion.
0
4.1
Udeshika Prabodhani to Rachel Priest ,Very full delivery on off, Priest digs it out to cover.
Over 4
4
0
0
0
0
4
Sophie Devine*
11 (14)
Rachel Priest
6 (10)
Achini Kulasuriya
0/8 (1)
NZW
18/0
4
3.6
Achini Kulasuriya to Sophie Devine ,MISFIELD AND FOUR! Full delivery outside off, Devine drives it towards the cover region where the fielder misfields and the ball reaches the fence.
0
3.5
Achini Kulasuriya to Sophie Devine ,Length ball around off, Devine defends it out.
0
3.4
Achini Kulasuriya to Sophie Devine ,Quick run! Full ball outside off, Devine creams the drive straight to the cover fielder who fails to pick the ball cleanly. Devine wants a single but her partner sends her back. A good throw from the fielder could've made things a bit interesting.
0
3.3
Achini Kulasuriya to Sophie Devine ,Play and a miss! This a top ball. It is just outside off, Devine has to play at it. She looks to keep it out but the slight away movement means she misses.
0
3.2
Achini Kulasuriya to Sophie Devine ,Length ball on middle, Devine keeps it out.
4
3.1
Achini Kulasuriya to Sophie Devine ,EDGY FOUR! A length ball outside off, Devine goes hard to punch but the ball takes a thick outside edge and goes over the leaping slip fielder for a boundary down to third man fence.
Achini Kulasuriya is on now!
Over 3
0
0
1
1
0
0
Rachel Priest*
6 (10)
Sophie Devine
3 (8)
Udeshika Prabodhani
0/4 (2)
NZW
10/0
0
2.6
Udeshika Prabodhani to Rachel Priest ,On a length on off, Priest guides it to short third man.
0
2.5
Udeshika Prabodhani to Rachel Priest ,Full delivery on the pads, Priest looks to flick it off her pads but misses it. An appeal is made for LBW but nothing from the umpire.
1
2.4
Udeshika Prabodhani to Sophie Devine ,Fullish on middle, Devine drives it towards long on where the fielder tumbles to make the stop. A single taken.
1
2.3
Udeshika Prabodhani to Rachel Priest ,On a length on middle, Priest flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.
0
2.2
Udeshika Prabodhani to Rachel Priest ,BEATEN! Length ball outside off, Priest looks to cut off the back foot but fails to get any bat on it.
0
2.1
Udeshika Prabodhani to Rachel Priest ,Good length ball on middle, Priest pushes it back to the bowler.
Over 2
0
1
4
0
1
0
Sophie Devine*
2 (7)
Rachel Priest
5 (5)
Shashikala Siriwardene
0/6 (1)
NZW
8/0
0
1.6
Shashikala Siriwardene to Sophie Devine ,Tossed up on off, Devine comes down the track and pushes it to mid off.
1
1.5
Shashikala Siriwardene to Rachel Priest ,Flighted ball on middle, Priest looks to defend but it goes off the inside half of the bat towards square leg. A single taken.
0
1.4
Shashikala Siriwardene to Rachel Priest ,Floated on off, Priest pushes it towards mid off.
4
1.3
Shashikala Siriwardene to Rachel Priest ,FOUR! Lovely sweep shot! Flighted ball on middle, Priest sweeps it to the fine leg region for a boundary.
1
1.2
Shashikala Siriwardene to Sophie Devine ,Loopy delivery on middle, Sophie flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
0
1.1
Shashikala Siriwardene to Sophie Devine ,Short ball outside off, Devine punches it to the point fielder.
Shashikala Siriwardene will bowl from the other end.
Over 1
0
wd
0
0
1
0
0
Rachel Priest*
0 (2)
Sophie Devine
1 (4)
Udeshika Prabodhani
0/2 (1)
NZW
2/0
0
0.6
Udeshika Prabodhani to Rachel Priest ,Good first over from Prabodhani! A length ball just outside off, Priest looks to drive but misses to get bat on the ball. Just 2 from the first over.
0
0.5
Udeshika Prabodhani to Rachel Priest ,Full and outside off, Priest pushes it to mid off.
1
0.4
Udeshika Prabodhani to Sophie Devine ,Length ball around off, Devine looks to stroke it towards the leg side but the ball takes the inner half of the bat and goes behind square leg for a single. First run off the bat.
0
0.3
Udeshika Prabodhani to Sophie Devine ,Full and outside off, Devine strokes it well but straight to the extra cover fielder.
0
0.2
Udeshika Prabodhani to Sophie Devine ,Length ball on middle, it is pushed back to the bowler.
wd
0.2
Udeshika Prabodhani to Sophie Devine ,WIDE! Strays down the leg side. Devine tries flicking but misses. Wided by the umpire.
0
0.1
Udeshika Prabodhani to Sophie Devine ,Prabodhani starts with a full toss on middle, Devine pushes it towards mid on.
We are back for the chase! The Sri Lankan players are making their way out to the middle. Sophie Devine and Rachel Priest follow them out. Udeshika Prabodhani with the ball first up.
SRI LANKA WOMEN
127/7 (20.0)
41 (30)
27* (26)
3/16 (4)
2/21 (4)
Right then! 128 is the total that New Zealand need to open their account on the points table. How will it pan out? How will the run chase pan out? Will the Sri Lankans be able to defend the total or will the White Ferns chase it down with ease? We will soon find out.
Hayley Jensen is caught for a quick chat. She says that it is a good pitch and it was difficult to keep them down in the Powerplay. Is happy with her performance. States Atapattu is a massive wicket for any team and she is happy that she got her wicket. Adds there was not any sideways movement.
New Zealand started poorly with the ball as their lines and length were not good in the initial few overs. The Kiwis attacked Devine and scored runs against her. Introduction of spin saw the first wicket fall as Amelia Kerr struck in her very first over. Jensen choked the runs in the middle overs and took wickets at regular intervals too. She ended with a 3-fer while Kerr bagged another in her final over of the spell. After the initial hammering, the White Ferns made a brilliant comeback in the game and did not allow Sri Lanka to put on a massive total on the board.
After being asked to bat, Sri Lanka started superbly with Atapattu leading the charge. The openers added 60 runs in quick time and it looked like the Lankans will put a huge total on the board. Atapattu then added 27 runs with Sanjeewani but once the stand was broken, the Sri Lankan batting crumbled. Madavi kept her end intact and played a handy knock of unbeaten 27 runs but she did not get any support from the lower middle order of the side.
75/1 after 10 overs and then just 52/6 in the final 10. These are good enough numbers that can describe the cricket in this innings. Sri Lanka led by skipper Atapattu dominated the first half while the White Ferns made a roaring comeback in the second to keep Sri Lanka to 127/7.
2
19.6
Hayley Jensen to Harshitha Madavi ,Another one which is short of a length, Madavi looks to pull but it takes the top edge and goes towards fine leg. The fielder throws it to the keeper who whips the bails but the batter was in. Sri Lanka finish on 127/7.
1
19.5
Hayley Jensen to Achini Kulasuriya ,Full on off, Kulasuriya drives it to long off for a single.
1
19.4
Hayley Jensen to Harshitha Madavi ,Short ball on the pads, Madavi pulls it to fine leg for a single.
W
19.3
Hayley Jensen to Kavisha Dilhari ,OUT! CAUGHT! Sri Lanka are crumbling here! Short ball on middle, Dilhari looks to pull but hits the upper half of the bat. It goes towards the point region. Lea Tahuhu takes the catch safely.
1
19.2
Hayley Jensen to Harshitha Madavi ,Short and around off, Madavi fails to time her pull and mistimes it towards deep square leg for another run.
1lb
19.1
Hayley Jensen to Kavisha Dilhari ,Full and on the pads, Dilhari looks to flick but misses. The ball brushes her pads and goes to fine leg for a leg bye.
Hayley Jensen to bowl the final over. 3-0-11-2 from her so far.
Over 19
0
0
1
1
1
1
Kavisha Dilhari*
3 (3)
Harshitha Madavi
23 (23)
Leigh Kasperek
0/29 (4)
SLW
121/6
1
18.6
Leigh Kasperek to Kavisha Dilhari ,Just a single on the final ball of the over. Short and on middle, Dilhari pulls it to deep square leg for a run. Just 4 from the over.
1
18.5
Leigh Kasperek to Harshitha Madavi ,Full and outside off, Madavi drives it to long off for a single.
1
18.4
Leigh Kasperek to Kavisha Dilhari ,Full and around off, Dilhari comes down the track and pushes it to long off for a run.
1
18.3
Leigh Kasperek to Harshitha Madavi ,Full and around off, stroked to long on for a single.
0
18.2
Leigh Kasperek to Harshitha Madavi ,Very full ball on middle, Madavi can only push it back to the bowler. Two dots.
0
18.1
Leigh Kasperek to Harshitha Madavi ,Full and on the pads, Madavi looks to sweep but misses to get hit on the pads.
Bowling change! Leigh Kasperek to bowl the penultimate over of the innings.
Over 18
W
0
0
1
1
1
Harshitha Madavi*
21 (19)
Kavisha Dilhari
1 (1)
Amelia Kerr
2/21 (4)
SLW
117/6
1
17.6
Amelia Kerr to Harshitha Madavi ,Full and on middle, swept for a run towards deep square leg.
1
17.5
Amelia Kerr to Kavisha Dilhari ,Quicker one on the pads, Dilhari flicks it towards deep square leg for a single.
1
17.4
Amelia Kerr to Harshitha Madavi ,Floated ball outside off, it is guided towards third man for a run.
0
17.3
Amelia Kerr to Harshitha Madavi ,Full and around off, pushed back to the bowler.
0
17.2
Amelia Kerr to Harshitha Madavi ,Full and on off, pushed to mid off.
Kavisha Dilhari makes her way out to the middle.
W
17.1
Amelia Kerr to Ama Kanchana ,OUT! CAUGHT! Two wickets in two balls. This time it is Amelia Kerr who gets her second of the night. A full ball around off, Kanchana goes for the slog sweep but does not connect it well. It goes straight to Jensen at deep mid-wicket. Sri Lankan innings is falling apart
Ama Kanchana is the next batter out in the middle.
Over 17
1
6
1
1
1
W
Nilakshi de Silva*
4 (6)
Harshitha Madavi
19 (15)
Sophie Devine
1/27 (3)
SLW
114/5
W
16.6
Sophie Devine to Nilakshi de Silva ,OUT! CAUGHT! Another one bites the dust! Half the side are back in the pavilion. Full ball on off, de Silva looks to flick it to the leg side but the ball takes a top edge and balloons towards point. Amelia Kerr there settles herself under the ball and pouches the ball easily.
1
16.5
Sophie Devine to Harshitha Madavi ,Another single as Madavi pushes it towards deep cover for a single.
1
16.4
Sophie Devine to Nilakshi de Silva ,Full and around off, de Silva knocks it through covers for a run.
1
16.3
Sophie Devine to Harshitha Madavi ,Length ball around off, Madavi looks to drive but the ball takes a thick outside edge and goes towards point. A run taken.
6
16.2
Sophie Devine to Harshitha Madavi ,SIX! Sailed over the ropes! Brilliant batting! Back of a length ball on middle, Madavi swivels and pulls it over the fine leg fielder. The fielder there for a moment thought that she was in with a chance but ended up seeing the ball sail over her for a biggie.
1
16.1
Sophie Devine to Nilakshi de Silva ,Length ball around off, de Silva pushes it towards cover and takes a run.
Sophie Devine is back on. 2-0-17-0 are his figures so far.
Over 16
0
1
1
0
1
1
Nilakshi de Silva*
2 (3)
Harshitha Madavi
11 (12)
Amelia Kerr
1/18 (3)
SLW
104/4
1
15.6
Amelia Kerr to Nilakshi de Silva ,On the pads, de Silva works it towards deep mid-wicket for a single.
1
15.5
Amelia Kerr to Harshitha Madavi ,Short and on just around off, Madavi pulls it to wide mid on for a run.
0
15.4
Amelia Kerr to Harshitha Madavi ,On middle, it is defended off the front foot.
1
15.3
Amelia Kerr to Nilakshi de Silva ,Slower through the air and around middle. It pitches and turns a hint away. The ball hits her arms and rolls towards the off side. They go for the quick run.
1
15.2
Amelia Kerr to Harshitha Madavi ,Floated on middle, this time Madavi flicks it to deep mid-wicket and gets to the other end.
0
15.1
Amelia Kerr to Harshitha Madavi ,Shortish and outside off, Madavi cuts but finds the point fielder.
Amelia Kerr is back into the attack. 2-0-14-1 are her figures so far.
Over 15
W
0
1
0
W
0
Nilakshi de Silva*
0 (1)
Harshitha Madavi
9 (8)
Hayley Jensen
2/11 (3)
SLW
100/4
0
14.6
Hayley Jensen to Nilakshi de Silva ,Full and on middle, de Silva works it towards mid-wicket. 2 wickets and a run. New Zealand are making a superb comeback in this game.
Nilakshi de Silva replaces Shashikala Siriwardene.
W
14.5
Hayley Jensen to Shashikala Siriwardene ,OUT! CAUGHT! Straight to short mid-wicket! Excellent bowling from Jensen. Second wicket of the over. Full and on middle, Siriwardene flicks but does so straight to Bates at short mid-wicket. She is not going to miss out on the chance.
0
14.4
Hayley Jensen to Shashikala Siriwardene ,Length ball on middle, worked towards mid-wicket.
1
14.3
Hayley Jensen to Harshitha Madavi ,Full and outside off, squeezed to deep cover for a single.
0
14.2
Hayley Jensen to Harshitha Madavi ,Length ball on middle, it is defended.
Shashikala Siriwardene is out in the middle now.
W
14.1
Hayley Jensen to Anushka Sanjeewani ,OUT! CAUGHT! Very good catch from Bates at mid off. Full and around off, Sanjeewani looks to clear the long off fence but ends up mistiming it towards Bates at mid off. She runs to her left and does well to hold on to the catch.
Over 14
0
0
0
1
1
1
Anushka Sanjeewani*
15 (20)
Harshitha Madavi
8 (6)
Lea Tahuhu
1/18 (4)
SLW
99/2
1
13.6
Lea Tahuhu to Anushka Sanjeewani ,Direct hit would've been close. A full ball on middle, Sanjeewani pushes it towards mid on and calls for a run. The fielder from mid on gets to the ball and fires the throw at the non-striker's end but misses.
1
13.5
Lea Tahuhu to Harshitha Madavi ,Shortish and around off, Madavi pushes it towards deep point for a single.
1
13.4
Lea Tahuhu to Anushka Sanjeewani ,Good length ball around off, Sanjeewani punches it to the deep cover region for a run.
0
13.3
Lea Tahuhu to Anushka Sanjeewani ,Tries to be cheeky but fails in her attempt! Good length ball on off, Sanjeewani bends and looks to scoop it but fails to get any bat on it.
0
13.2
Lea Tahuhu to Anushka Sanjeewani ,Full on middle, Sanjeewani flicks it to mid-wicket.
0
13.1
Lea Tahuhu to Anushka Sanjeewani ,Good length ball on off, Anushka pushes it towards mid off.
Over 13
0
4
1
1
1
1
Anushka Sanjeewani*
13 (15)
Harshitha Madavi
7 (5)
Leigh Kasperek
0/25 (3)
SLW
96/2
1
12.6
Leigh Kasperek to Anushka Sanjeewani ,Another single as this full ball on middle, is easily flicked to deep mid-wicket.
1
12.5
Leigh Kasperek to Harshitha Madavi ,Floated outside off, pushed through covers for a run by Madavi.
1
12.4
Leigh Kasperek to Anushka Sanjeewani ,Full and on middle, Sanjeewani flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a single. Wanted the second but the fielder was quick in the deep.
1
12.3
Leigh Kasperek to Harshitha Madavi ,Loopy ball on off, worked towards covers for a single.
4
12.2
Leigh Kasperek to Harshitha Madavi ,FOUR! Freebie offered and Madavi accepts it gleefully. Full toss outside off, she creams it through the covers and bags her first boundary.
0
12.1
Leigh Kasperek to Harshitha Madavi ,Full and around off, pushed towards cover.
Leigh Kasperek is back on. 2-0-18-0 are her figures so far.
Over 12
wd
wd
2
0
1
0
W
1
Harshitha Madavi*
1 (1)
Anushka Sanjeewani
11 (13)
Lea Tahuhu
1/15 (3)
SLW
88/2
1
11.6
Lea Tahuhu to Harshitha Madavi ,Full and outside off, Madavi squeezes it to deep point for a run. 6 runs and a wicket off it.
Harshitha Madavi is the next batter in.
W
11.5
Lea Tahuhu to Chamari Atapattu ,OUT! It has gone straight off the bat and did not bounce on the turf. This is a huge wicket! Tahuhu bowls a full ball on middle, Atapattu looks to dig it out but the ball hits the lower part of the bat and lofts towards the bowler. Tahuhu pouches it easily and appeals. The umpires get together and refer it upstairs. The replays roll in and confirm that the ball did not bounce on the turf and went to Tahuhu straight off the willow. Atapattu departs after playing an excellent knock.
What happened there? This could be a big moment in the game. Did the ball bounce on the turf or went straight to Tahuhu? Looks out.
0
11.4
Lea Tahuhu to Chamari Atapattu ,Play and a miss! Fuller and just outside off, Atapattu backs away and looks to drive over cover but fails to get any bat.
1
11.3
Lea Tahuhu to Anushka Sanjeewani ,Length ball and angled in, pushed wide of the mid on fielder for a quick run.
0
11.2
Lea Tahuhu to Anushka Sanjeewani ,This time she fails to flick this full ball on the pads.
2
11.1
Lea Tahuhu to Anushka Sanjeewani ,Gets it right this time and bowls a full ball on middle, Sanjeewani has no problem flicking it to deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs.
wd
11.1
Lea Tahuhu to Anushka Sanjeewani ,WIDE! Another wide ball as Tahuhu drifts down the leg side again. Sanjeewani fails to connect her flick once again.
wd
11.1
Lea Tahuhu to Anushka Sanjeewani ,WIDE! Goes for the yorker does Tahuhu but ends up dishing this down the leg side. Sanjeewani tries flicking but misses. Wided by the umpire.
Lea Tahuhu is back into the attack. 2-0-9-0 are his figures so far.
Over 11
1
1
0
1
0
4
Chamari Atapattu*
41 (28)
Anushka Sanjeewani
8 (10)
Hayley Jensen
0/10 (2)
SLW
82/1
4
10.6
Hayley Jensen to Chamari Atapattu ,FOUR! Poor ball and got the punishment! It is full and down the leg side, Atapattu flicks it over the short fine leg fielder for a boundary.
0
10.5
Hayley Jensen to Chamari Atapattu ,Play and a miss! Length ball outside off, Atapattu goes hard for the pull but fails to connect.
1
10.4
Hayley Jensen to Anushka Sanjeewani ,Pulled nicely! Short ball on middle, Sanjeewani plays a controlled pull shot to deep square leg for a single.
0
10.3
Hayley Jensen to Anushka Sanjeewani ,Full and around off, Sanjeewani looks to smash it through the off side but gets an inside edge on the pads.
1
10.2
Hayley Jensen to Chamari Atapattu ,EDGY! A length ball outside off, Atapattu looks to drive but the ball takes the thick outside edge and goes to third man for a run.
1
10.1
Hayley Jensen to Anushka Sanjeewani ,Quick single! A length ball around off, Sanjeewani tucks it towards the leg side and scampers a single.
Over 10
1
6
1
1
0
2
Chamari Atapattu*
36 (25)
Anushka Sanjeewani
6 (7)
Amelia Kerr
1/14 (2)
SLW
75/1
2
9.6
Amelia Kerr to Chamari Atapattu ,Misfield and a couple of runs because of it. Full and outside off, Atapattu drills it towards mid off where the fielder fumbles and allows an extra run. 75/1 at the halfway mark.
0
9.5
Amelia Kerr to Chamari Atapattu ,Short and outside off, Atapattu looks to cut but misses.
1
9.4
Amelia Kerr to Anushka Sanjeewani ,Full and outside off, Sanjeewani drags it to deep mid-wicket for a single with a sweep.
1
9.3
Amelia Kerr to Chamari Atapattu ,Full and around off, Atapattu pushes it towards mid off for a single.
6
9.2
Amelia Kerr to Chamari Atapattu ,SIX! Smoked! What a shot from the skipper! Full and floated on middle, Atapattu gets down in position and mows the sweep shot over deep square leg for maximum.
1
9.1
Amelia Kerr to Anushka Sanjeewani ,Full and on middle, worked to deep square leg for a run.
Over 9
2
0
1
0
0
0
Chamari Atapattu*
27 (21)
Anushka Sanjeewani
4 (5)
Hayley Jensen
0/3 (1)
SLW
64/1
0
8.6
Hayley Jensen to Chamari Atapattu ,Another play and a miss! Another length ball outside off, this one is angled away. Atapattu once again forces at it but makes no connection.
0
8.5
Hayley Jensen to Chamari Atapattu ,Play and a miss! Length ball outside off, Atapattu fiddles it away from her body to get beaten.
0
8.4
Hayley Jensen to Chamari Atapattu ,Shortish ball just outside off, Atapattu keeps it out.
1
8.3
Hayley Jensen to Anushka Sanjeewani ,On the pads, worked behind square leg for a single.
0
8.2
Hayley Jensen to Anushka Sanjeewani ,Huge appeal for LBW but not out says the umpire. A length ball angled into the batter. Sanjeewani looks to flick but misses to get struck on the pads. The bowler and the keeper appeal but not out says the umpire. Devine has a word with the bowler regarding the review but they opt against it. The replays roll in and show that it was a correct call as the ball was missing the leg pole.
2
8.1
Hayley Jensen to Anushka Sanjeewani ,A couple on the first ball of her spell. A poor ball on the pads, Sanjeewani glances it towards fine leg and bags a couple.
Hayley Jensen is on now!
Over 8
0
1
1
W
0
1
Anushka Sanjeewani*
1 (2)
Chamari Atapattu
27 (18)
Amelia Kerr
1/3 (1)
SLW
61/1
1
7.6
Amelia Kerr to Anushka Sanjeewani ,On middle, swept to square leg for a single. End of a successful over from Kerr.
0
7.5
Amelia Kerr to Anushka Sanjeewani ,On the pads, Sanjeewani looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads.
Anushka Sanjeewani is the next batter in.
W
7.4
Amelia Kerr to Hasini Perera ,OUT! TIMBER! Kerr provides the breakthrough in her very first over. Perera departs. She has been moving towards the off side for these shots but this time she moves again to smash the ball but she misses. The ball is in the line of the stumps and goes behind to disturb it. New Zealand will now try to put them under pressure.
1
7.3
Amelia Kerr to Chamari Atapattu ,On middle, swept for a run towards square leg.
1
7.2
Amelia Kerr to Hasini Perera ,Full and around middle and leg, Perera comes down the track and strokes it towards wide long for a run.
0
7.1
Amelia Kerr to Hasini Perera ,Flatter and just outside off, Perera looks force it towards the off side but misses.
Amelia Kerr to bowl now.
Over 7
0
1
4
1
0
1
Hasini Perera*
19 (25)
Chamari Atapattu
26 (17)
Leigh Kasperek
0/17 (2)
SLW
58/0
1
6.6
Leigh Kasperek to Hasini Perera ,Quick single to end the over. A full ball on the pads, worked towards square leg for a quick run.
0
6.5
Leigh Kasperek to Hasini Perera ,Floated around off, pushed towards point.
1
6.4
Leigh Kasperek to Chamari Atapattu ,On the pads of Atappatu, it is worked towards mid-wicket for a single.
4
6.3
Leigh Kasperek to Chamari Atapattu ,FOUR! Sri Lanka are on fire! Full and on middle, Atapattu gets to the pitch of the ball and launches it over mid off for a boundary.
1
6.2
Leigh Kasperek to Hasini Perera ,On middle, worked towards the leg side for a single.
0
6.1
Leigh Kasperek to Hasini Perera ,Floated on the pads, Perera looks to flick but misses. She is struck on the pad. The keeper appeals but nothing from the bowler and the umpire.
Over 6
0
1
2b
0
2
6
Chamari Atapattu*
21 (15)
Hasini Perera
17 (21)
Sophie Devine
0/17 (2)
SLW
51/0
6
5.6
Sophie Devine to Chamari Atapattu ,SIX! Excellent batting! Full delivery outside off, Atapattu lunges forward and drives it uppishly towards the deep cover region for a biggie. 51/0 after the Powerplay! Excellent start for the Lankans.
2
5.5
Sophie Devine to Chamari Atapattu ,Short ball on off, Atapattu looks to pull but it takes the top edge and lands safely in the deep mid-wicket region. Two taken.
0
5.4
Sophie Devine to Chamari Atapattu ,Good length ball on off, Atapattu looks to defend it off the back foot but gets an inside edge onto the pads.
2b
5.3
Sophie Devine to Chamari Atapattu ,TWO BYES! Full delivery outside off, Atapattu looks to heave it away but fails to get any bat on it. The keeper fails to collect it cleanly allowing the batters to take a couple of byes.
1
5.2
Sophie Devine to Hasini Perera ,Full delivery outside off, Perera looks to drive but gets an outside edge to third man for a single.
0
5.1
Sophie Devine to Hasini Perera ,Full on off, Perera pushes it to the off side.
Sophie Devine is back on now. 1-0-6-0 are his figures so far.
Over 5
4
0
1
4
0
1
Hasini Perera*
16 (19)
Chamari Atapattu
13 (11)
Leigh Kasperek
0/10 (1)
SLW
40/0
1
4.6
Leigh Kasperek to Hasini Perera ,On the pads, Perera works it towards the leg side for a run. 40/0 after 5 overs.
0
4.5
Leigh Kasperek to Hasini Perera ,Floated around off, blocked.
4
4.4
Leigh Kasperek to Hasini Perera ,FOUR! Paddled away! Excellent batting from Perera! Kasperek bowls a full ball around off, Perera moves towards the off side and paddles it down to the fine leg fence for a boundary.
1
4.3
Leigh Kasperek to Chamari Atapattu ,Full and on middle, pushed to mid on for a single.
0
4.2
Leigh Kasperek to Chamari Atapattu ,Loopy ball around off, Atapattu looks to work it on the leg side but misses to get hit on the pads.
4
4.1
Leigh Kasperek to Chamari Atapattu ,FOUR! Drilled! Kasperek has been welcomed with a boundary. She bowls a loopy ball outside off, Atapattu moves back and drills it through the covers and bags a boundary.
Leigh Kasperek to bowl now.
Over 4
0
4
0
0
4wd
4b
0
Hasini Perera*
11 (16)
Chamari Atapattu
8 (8)
Jess Kerr
0/9 (1)
SLW
30/0
0
3.6
Jess Kerr to Hasini Perera ,Another drive and a miss! Full and outside off, Perera goes for the drive again but fails to connect.
4b
3.5
Jess Kerr to Hasini Perera ,FOUR BYES! Runs coming thick and fast for the Lankans now! A fuller ball outside off, Perera goes for the drive, fails to connect as the ball moves a hint away. Priest behind the wicket fails to collect the ball either and it races away to the third man fence.
4wd
3.5
Jess Kerr to Hasini Perera ,FIVE WIDES! This is poor bowling from Kerr. This time she bowls it way down the leg side. Perera lets it be and the keeper can't do anything about it either.
0
3.4
Jess Kerr to Hasini Perera ,Full and outside off, Perera goes after it but misses.
0
3.3
Jess Kerr to Hasini Perera ,Short and on middle, pulled straight to deep square leg.
4
3.2
Jess Kerr to Hasini Perera ,FOUR! Nicely done! Full ball on middle, Perera moves inside the crease and scoops the ball over the keeper. The ball then races away to the fine leg fence.
0
3.1
Jess Kerr to Hasini Perera ,Run out chance missed! A back of a length ball on middle, Perera mistimes her pull towards mid-wicket. Atapattu thinks for the non-existent run but she is been sent back. The fielder from mid-wicket fires the throw at the non-striker's end but misses. Had she hit, Atapattu was a goner.
First change in bowling. Jess Kerr to bowl now.
Over 3
0
1
0
4
0
wd
0
Chamari Atapattu*
8 (8)
Hasini Perera
7 (10)
Lea Tahuhu
0/9 (2)
SLW
17/0
0
2.6
Lea Tahuhu to Chamari Atapattu ,Dot to end the over! It is again on a slightly shortish length, Atapattu looks to push it towards the off side but misses.
wd
2.6
Lea Tahuhu to Chamari Atapattu ,WIDE! Goes after this wide ball outside off but fails to connect. Wided by the umpire.
0
2.5
Lea Tahuhu to Chamari Atapattu ,In the channel outside off, Atapattu makes a leave now.
4
2.4
Lea Tahuhu to Chamari Atapattu ,FOUR! Up and over! This time Atapattu nails the drive over cover! Tahuhu offers width outside off and bowls it full. Atapattu goes hard at the ball and nails it over cover for a boundary.
0
2.3
Lea Tahuhu to Chamari Atapattu ,Beaten! Extra bounce troubling the Lankan openers. Tahuhu bowls this shorter one just outside off, Atapattu looks to force it towards the off side but she misses.
1
2.2
Lea Tahuhu to Hasini Perera ,Short ball on middle, Perera looks to pull but the ball hits the upper part of her willow and goes towards covers. A single.
0
2.1
Lea Tahuhu to Hasini Perera ,Very full ball just outside off from Tahuhu. Perera looks to squeeze it out but misses.
Over 2
0
wd
0
2
1
0
4
Chamari Atapattu*
4 (4)
Hasini Perera
6 (8)
Sophie Devine
0/8 (1)
SLW
11/0
4
1.6
Sophie Devine to Chamari Atapattu ,FOUR! Flicked! Poor finish to the over from Devine. She bowls a full ball on the pads, Atapattu easily whips it off his pads and this time no one will stop. First boundary of the innings. 8 from the over.
0
1.5
Sophie Devine to Chamari Atapattu ,Yorker on middle, Atapattu does well to keep it out.
1
1.4
Sophie Devine to Hasini Perera ,Full and around off, Perera lofts it over the bowler but the timing is not too good. It goes over Devine and towards mid off for a run.
2
1.3
Sophie Devine to Hasini Perera ,Another brilliant effort from Kasperek to save runs for her side. A short ball on middle, Perera moves inside the crease and pulls it towards deep square leg. The ball is once again racing to the fence but Kasperek from fine leg once again makes a diving effort to save a couple of runs for the team.
0
1.2
Sophie Devine to Hasini Perera ,Play and a miss! Length ball on middle, Perera looks to swing hard but fails to connect.
wd
1.2
Sophie Devine to Hasini Perera ,WIDE! Bowls this one way outside off, Perera lets it be but the ball keeps going away. The keeper dives to her left to collect but she fails and the ball goes to the slip fielder.
0
1.1
Sophie Devine to Hasini Perera ,Devine starts her spell with a length ball outside off, Perera lets it be.
Sophie Devine to bowl from the other end.
Over 1
0
0
2
1
0
0
Chamari Atapattu*
0 (2)
Hasini Perera
3 (4)
Lea Tahuhu
0/3 (1)
SLW
3/0
0
0.6
Lea Tahuhu to Chamari Atapattu ,Shortish and around off, Atapattu blocks it off her back foot. 3 from the first over.
0
0.5
Lea Tahuhu to Chamari Atapattu ,Outside off, Atapattu lets it be.
1
0.4
Lea Tahuhu to Hasini Perera ,Dropped but an excellent stuff from Green. That would've been a stunner had she held on to it. Another back of a length ball outside off, Perera once again goes for the cut. It goes to the right of Green at cover. She dives full length and gets her both hands but fails to hold on. Single taken.
2
0.3
Lea Tahuhu to Hasini Perera ,Excellent fielding from Kasperek near the third man rope. A shortish ball outside off, Perera looks to cut but the ball takes the thick outside edge and goes to the left of the slip fielder. It is racing towards the fence but Kasperek makes a diving stop.
0
0.2
Lea Tahuhu to Hasini Perera ,This time bowls a slightly fuller ball outside off, Perera is lured into the drive. She does so without any feet movement and fails to connect.
0
0.1
Lea Tahuhu to Hasini Perera ,Tahuhu starts with a length ball around off, Perera comes forward and bunts it onto the pitch.
Done and dusted with the National Anthems. Time for the action to begin. The New Zealand players are in a huddle near the ropes. They now disperse to take their positions on the field. Out come the two Lankan openers in Chamari Atapattu and Hasini Perera. Lea Tahuhu with the ball first up. 1 slip in place. Here we go...
Both the teams will walk out for their respective National Anthems before the action soon. They walk out now and first up is the Sri Lankan National Anthem. It will be followed by New Zealand's National Anthem.
Pitch report - Ian Bishop is down for the pitch report. Says that the spinners will get some assistance after almost 40 overs being bowled already in the earlier game. Adds that the surface though will entice the fast bowlers as there will be movement and extra bounce on offer but feels that it is a good surface for the game of cricket.
New Zealand playing XI - Sophie Devine (c), Rachel Priest (wk), Suzie Bates, Maddy Green, Katie Perkins, Katey Martin, Amelia Kerr, Hayley Jensen, Leigh Kasperek, Lea Tahuhu, Jess Kerr.
Sri Lanka playing XI - Chamari Atapattu (c), Hasini Perera, Harshitha Madavi, Anushka Sanjeewani (wk), Shashikala Siriwardene, Nilakshi de Silva, Ama Kanchana, Kavisha Dilhari, Sugandika Kumari, Udeshika Prabodhani, Achini Kulasuriya.
Sri Lankan skipper, Chamari Atapattu, says that they trust their batting and bowling and hence the toss does not really matter. Feels that the side is playing well but this is a new day so they will focus in this game. Tells that she can see a lot of Sri Lankan fans and adds that they will try to play positive cricket.
New Zealand skipper, Sophie Devine, says that the team wants to make a mark in this tournament. Adds that they are very excited to go out and play good cricket. Tells that she is really proud to be leading the fantastic group of athletes. Feels that all the sides are really strong in the tournament and they will take one game at a time.
Toss - New Zealand have won the toss and they choose to bowl first.
We have just finished with the first game of this double-header Saturday and another game is upon us. It is New Zealand taking on Sri Lanka at the same venue. We saw West Indies huffing and puffing their way to a victory against Thailand but the Thai have to be given credit for giving a tough fight. The Kiwis are one of the favourites to win this tournament and their recent record shows that. Sri Lanka have their task cut out against a strong side and they would need their star player Chamari Atapattu to come good and help his side start the tournament with a win. Who will come out on top? The Kiwis or the Island Nation? Toss and team updates in a while.