4s
6s
Total 4's :
10
Total 6's :
3
Wickets :
10
all
fours
sixes
wickets
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0.5
Tim Southee to Pathum Nissanka, OUT! LBW! It all gets from bad to worse for Pathum Nissanka as he goes without scoring and New Zealand have just the start they wanted. Tim Southee straightens his line and serves it on off stump. This time the ball nips back in off the deck and Nissanka is completely caught on the crease. The ball pings the back leg of Nissanka and the umpire raises his finger. This seems dead straight and Nissanka walks back. Dhananjaya de Silva makes his way out to the middle at number 3.
4
1.1
Trent Boult to Kusal Mendis, FOUR! Sri Lanka and Kusal Mendis are underway that too in style. Trent Boult starts off with a wide one as he looks to swing it into the right-hander. The ball just slides on and Mendis hammers it through point for a boundary.
W
1.3
Trent Boult to Kusal Mendis, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Trent Boult strikes in his first over as well and Sri Lanka lose both their openers in the blink of an eye. This is fuller and close to the off pole from Boult. Kusal Mendis just has a feel for it but his feet go nowhere. The ball takes the outside edge and Devon Conway makes no mistake behind the stumps. Not the start Sri Lanka would have wanted and currently, New Zealand are in the driver's seat.
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1.6
Trent Boult to Dhananjaya de Silva, OUT! CHOPPED ON! Trent Boult picks up the second wicket in the over and Sri Lanka are digging themselves a big hole here. Around the top of off but this one doesn't swing in like the previous delivery. Dhananjaya de Silva backs away a bit and looks to cut close to the bocy. Again, there's no feet movement and the ball takes the inside edge before castling into the stumps. Sri Lanka lose their third wicket and New Zealand rejoice.
W
3.3
Trent Boult to Charith Asalanka, OUT! TAKEN! Soft, soft dismissal and the Lankan batters are going down like nine pins at the moment. This is the knuckle-ball from Trent Boult, on a fuller length and outside off. Charith Asalanka leans forward and looks to drive it through covers but the ball arrives late. Asalanka is early in his shot and the ball takes the outside edge. The ball goes a bit uppishly and towards backward point where Finn Allen takes a good low catch down to his left. Boult has his third now.
6
4.3
Lockie Ferguson to Bhanuka Rajapaksa, SIX! Width on offer by Lockie Ferguson and Bhanuka Rajapaksa just throws his hands at it. The ball is hit hard and flat over point and travels all the way over the ropes for a maximum, much needed one for Sri Lanka as well.
4
4.4
Lockie Ferguson to Bhanuka Rajapaksa, FOUR! Pitches it up now at 145 KPH and around off stump. Bhanuka Rajapaksa plays the lofted cover drive and finds the fence once again.
W
6.1
Mitchell Santner to Chamika Karunaratne, OUT! CAUGHT! Another one bites the dust and this time it is Mitchell Santner who claims a wicket on his first delivery! He bowls this a fraction short and outside off, Chamika Karunaratne rocks back and pulls the ball towards deep mid-wicket. Does not get enough bat on this one as the ball floats into the palms of Trent Boult who takes an easy catch. Sri Lanka have lost half their side now and New Zealand are right on top here.
4
6.2
Mitchell Santner to Dasun Shanaka, FOUR! Dasun Shanaka gets off the mark with a lucky boundary! Mitchell Santner flights this one full and outside off, Dasun Shanaka goes for an expansive drive and gets a thick outside edge that flies to third man for four runs.
6
7.1
Ish Sodhi to Bhanuka Rajapaksa, SIX! Ish Sodhi has been welcomed to the crease with a massive hit! Bowls a googly on a shorter length and outside off, Bhanuka Rajapaksa rocks back and pulls this over deep mid-wicket for a 88m maximum.
4
7.5
Ish Sodhi to Bhanuka Rajapaksa, FOUR! Ish Sodhi has been far too short this over as this one gets the treatment! He bowls this wide outside off and Bhanuka Rajapaksa finds the gap past point with perfection to collect four more runs to his kiity.
4
8.2
Mitchell Santner to Dasun Shanaka, FOUR! That is a gift from Mitchell Santner as he bowls a loopy delivery wide outside off, Dasun Shanaka is down the wicket in a flash as he catches the full toss and drives it to deep cover for four runs.
4
9.4
Lockie Ferguson to Bhanuka Rajapaksa, FOUR! Bhanuka Rajapaksa showing great intent here! Lockie Ferguson bowls this full from 'round the wicket and outside the off pole, Bhanuka Rajapaksa lofts the ball over the infield and finds the deep cover boundary for four more runs.
W
9.6
Lockie Ferguson to Bhanuka Rajapaksa, OUT! New Zealand strike right at the stroke of Drinks and the dangerous Bhanuka Rajapaksa has to make the long walk back to the shed. Lockie Ferguson continues to bowl full and just outside off Bhanuka Rajapaksa continues his aggressive approach and look to go straight over the mid off fielder. He mistimes his shot as the ball gets the elevation but not the distance. Kane Williamson steadies himself under the ball and takes a comfortable catch. Bhanuka Rajapaksa's fightback has come to an end and it goes from bad to worse for the Lankans.
4
10.4
Mitchell Santner to Wanindu Hasaranga, FOUR! Slogged away. Tossed up around off, Wanindu Hasaranga gets down on one knee and slogs it hard and flat towards the cow corner fence for a boundary.
W
11.4
Ish Sodhi to Wanindu Hasaranga, OUT! TAKEN! Sri Lanka lose their seventh wicket as Ish Sodhi gets himself onto the wickets column as well. Tosses it up on a length and outside off. Wanindu Hasaranga looks to go over covers but has to check his shot as the ball is a bit slower. In the end, Hasaranga just plays a checked drive towards extra cover where Kane Williamson takes a good catch low to his right.
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12.3
Mitchell Santner to Maheesh Theekshana, OUT! CAUGHT! Mitchell Santner picks up his second wicket and the yet another batter for Sri Lanka departs as well. Santner flights it up nicely and pushes it wider. Maheesh Theekshana looks for the expansive cover drive but has to reach for it. The ball turns away a touch and takes the outside edge. James Neesham at first slip takes a sharp catch to his right and New Zealand are a couple of wickets away from victory now.
4
13.1
Lockie Ferguson to Dasun Shanaka, FOUR! Some real poor fielding in the deep from Ish Sodhi! Lockie Ferguson bowls this on a good length and outside off, Dasun Shanaka guides this towards deep backward point where Ish Sodhi tries to collect the ball with one hand but misses and the ball runs away to the fence for four runs.
6
14.4
Tim Southee to Dasun Shanaka, SIX! Dasun Shanaka gets a hold of this one and deposits it into the crowd! Tim Southee bowls this full and in line with the stumps. Dasun Shanaka gets his front foot out of the way and heaves the ball towards deep mid-wicket for six runs.
4
15.4
Lockie Ferguson to Dasun Shanaka, FOUR! Dasun Shanaka swats this away for a boundary! Lockie Ferguson bowls this short and going down leg, Dasun Shanaka gets inside the line of the ball and pulls it towards fine leg for four runs.
W
16.6
Trent Boult to Dasun Shanaka, OUT! CAUGHT! Trent Boult gets a four-fer on the last ball of his spell! He bangs this in short and in line with the stumps, Dasun Shanaka goes for the pull shot but does not connect well as the ball travels into the hands of Daryl Mitchell at deep square leg. The Sri Lankan skipper departs and Trent Boult has his best figures in T20I cricket.
4
17.4
Ish Sodhi to Lahiru Kumara, FOUR! Lahiru Kumara gets off the mark with a boundary! Ish Sodhi bowls this short and outside off, Lahiru Kumara rocks back and pulls this towards deep mid-wicket for four runs.
W
19.2
Ish Sodhi to Lahiru Kumara, OUT! STUMPED! That completes a comprehensive win for New Zealand! Ish Sodhi flights a googly full and outside the off stump, Lahiru Kumara charges down the wicket and looks to heave the ball to the leg side. He is unable to connect as the ball beats his outside edge and Devon Conway makes no mistake in collecting the ball before whipping the bails off. New Zealand have now won their second game and cement their position at the top of the table.