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Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 2023 1st Test Full Commentary
Result · Mar 09 2023, Thu - 03:30 AM (IST)
SRI LANKA355, 302
NEW ZEALAND373, 285/8
New Zealand won by 2 wickets
CRR:4.07
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OUT! L.B.W. Tim Southee to Asitha Fernando. Length ball, off stump moves in front working, hit pad. Five-wicket haul for Southee. Sri Lanka's first innings comes to a close. Sri Lanka will be happy with the first innings total after being invited to bat first. New Zealand batters will try to stay long at the crease to get the lead. Join us for New Zealand's first innings shortly.
FOUR! Tim Southee to Asitha Fernando. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, thick edge in the air uncontrolled past third man for 4 runs.
Tim Southee to Asitha Fernando. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
Tim Southee to Asitha Fernando. Half volley, middle stump deep in crease working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Wagner.
Matt Henry to Lahiru Kumara. Short, down leg side ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
Matt Henry to Asitha Fernando. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Nicholls.
Matt Henry to Asitha Fernando. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, inside edge to short leg for no runs, fielded by Nicholls.
Matt Henry to Lahiru Kumara. Length ball, down leg side on the back foot working, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Conway.
Matt Henry to Lahiru Kumara. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
Matt Henry to Lahiru Kumara. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot defending, hit pad to short leg for no runs, fielded by Nicholls.
FOUR! Tim Southee to Asitha Fernando. Back of a length, outside off stump on the front foot pulling, thick edge in the air uncontrolled past third man for 4 runs.
Tim Southee to Asitha Fernando. Length ball, outside off stump deep in crease defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
Tim Southee to Lahiru Kumara. Length ball, to leg on the front foot pushing, to cover for 1 run, fielded by Wagner.
Tim Southee to Lahiru Kumara. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
Tim Southee to Lahiru Kumara. Length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
Tim Southee to Asitha Fernando. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot dropped, to point for 1 run, fielded by Williamson.
FOUR! Matt Henry to Lahiru Kumara. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled past deep backward square leg for 4 runs.
Matt Henry to Lahiru Kumara. Back of a length, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
Matt Henry to Lahiru Kumara. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
Matt Henry to Lahiru Kumara. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
Matt Henry to Lahiru Kumara. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
Matt Henry to Lahiru Kumara. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, inside edge to short leg for no runs, fielded by Nicholls.
Tim Southee to Asitha Fernando. Length ball, middle stump deep in crease glancing, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
Tim Southee to Lahiru Kumara. Length ball, off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Tickner.
Tim Southee to Lahiru Kumara. Bouncer, down leg side ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
Tim Southee to Lahiru Kumara. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
Tim Southee to Lahiru Kumara. Length ball, down leg side on the back foot defending, outside edge to third man for 2 runs, mis-fielded by Nicholls, fielded by Latham.
Tim Southee to Lahiru Kumara. Short, down leg side ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
OUT! Caught. Matt Henry to Prabath Jayasuriya. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, outside edge, caught by Blundell. This time, Henry has his man.
Matt Henry to Prabath Jayasuriya. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs.
OUT! Caught. Asitha Fernando to Neil Wagner. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, top edge in the air uncontrolled to deep backward square leg, caught by de Silva. That's the end of New Zealand's first innings. A fantastic comeback from New Zealand as they lead by 18 runs. Sri Lanka must show a great batting display to take control in this match. Join us in a while for Sri Lanka's second innings.
FOUR! Asitha Fernando to Neil Wagner. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past deep cover for 4 runs.
Asitha Fernando to Neil Wagner. Full toss, off stump moves in front Scoop, mis-timed to square leg for no runs.
Kasun Rajitha to Neil Wagner. Half volley, off stump on the front foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Mendis.
SIX! Kasun Rajitha to Neil Wagner. Off cutter length ball, to leg on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep square leg for 6 runs.
Kasun Rajitha to Blair Tickner. Length ball, to leg on the front foot flick, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Kumara.
Kasun Rajitha to Blair Tickner. Reverse Swing-Out length ball, outside off stump no foot movement defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Dickwella.
Kasun Rajitha to Blair Tickner. Length ball, to leg on the front foot flick, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for no runs, fielded by Dickwella.
Kasun Rajitha to Blair Tickner. Reverse Swing-Out back of a length, outside off stump no foot movement Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Dickwella.
Asitha Fernando to Blair Tickner. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by de Silva.
OUT! Bowled. Asitha Fernando to Matt Henry. Reverse Swing-In half volley, off stump on the front foot Slog, missed. Knocked him over.
Asitha Fernando to Matt Henry. Half volley, to leg on the front foot Slog, hit pad for no runs, fielded by Dickwella.
Asitha Fernando to Matt Henry. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, bottom edge to short mid wicket for no runs.
Asitha Fernando to Neil Wagner. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, thick edge to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Rajitha.
Asitha Fernando to Neil Wagner. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Mendis.
Kasun Rajitha to Matt Henry. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to deep mid wicket for 2 runs. Expensive over.
FOUR! Kasun Rajitha to Matt Henry. Off cutter half volley, outside off stump on the back foot driving, well timed in the air under control past deep point for 4 runs.
SIX! Kasun Rajitha to Matt Henry. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs.
FOUR! Kasun Rajitha to Matt Henry. Out-swinging back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed in the air under control past long off for 4 runs.
FOUR! Kasun Rajitha to Matt Henry. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot flick, well timed past fine leg for 4 runs.
FOUR! Kasun Rajitha to Matt Henry. Short, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, top edge in the air uncontrolled past third man for 4 runs.
Asitha Fernando to Neil Wagner. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Mendis.
Asitha Fernando to Neil Wagner. Short, down leg side on the back foot hooking, missed for no runs, fielded by Dickwella.
SIX! Asitha Fernando to Neil Wagner. Short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, top edge in the air uncontrolled over fine leg for 6 runs.
Asitha Fernando to Matt Henry. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, mis-timed to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Mendis.
Asitha Fernando to Matt Henry. Short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, missed for no runs, fielded by Dickwella.
FOUR! Asitha Fernando to Matt Henry. Short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, top edge in the air uncontrolled past fine leg for 4 runs.
Dhananjaya de Silva to Neil Wagner. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to silly mid off for no runs.
Dhananjaya de Silva to Neil Wagner. Arm length ball, off stump down the track working, hit pad to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Karunaratne.
Dhananjaya de Silva to Matt Henry. Off break half volley, off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Jayasuriya.
OUT! Caught. Tim Southee to Asitha Fernando. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Fended, Spliced in the air uncontrolled to gully, caught by Williamson. All out! Sri Lanka bowled out for 302. Sri Lanka has set a target of 285 which can be defendable at this venue. Will New Zealand chase the target to create history? Stay tuned for the run chase.
Tim Southee to Asitha Fernando. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
Tim Southee to Asitha Fernando. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs.
FOUR! Matt Henry to Dhananjaya de Silva. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past long on for 4 runs.
Matt Henry to Dhananjaya de Silva. Length ball, outside off stump backing away driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid off for no runs, fielded by Southee.
Matt Henry to Dhananjaya de Silva. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs.
Matt Henry to Dhananjaya de Silva. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, mis-timed to silly mid on for no runs.
Matt Henry to Dhananjaya de Silva. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to mid on for no runs.
OUT! Run Out. Matt Henry to Dhananjaya de Silva. Back of a length, outside off stump down the track cutting, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long off for 1 run, fielded by Williamson. Nine down for Sri Lanka.
Blair Tickner to Lahiru Kumara. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to short leg for no runs, fielded by Nicholls, fielded by Williamson.
FOUR! Blair Tickner to Lahiru Kumara. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control past long off for 4 runs.
Blair Tickner to Lahiru Kumara. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
Blair Tickner to Dhananjaya de Silva. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, inside edge to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Bracewell.
Blair Tickner to Dhananjaya de Silva. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to third man for no runs, fielded by Latham.
Blair Tickner to Dhananjaya de Silva. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Scoop, missed for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
Matt Henry to Lahiru Kumara. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
FOUR! Matt Henry to Lahiru Kumara. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past long off for 4 runs.
Matt Henry to Lahiru Kumara. Length ball, middle stump no foot movement shoulders arms, Left for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
OUT! L.B.W. Matt Henry to Kasun Rajitha. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, hit pad. Henry adds one more to his tally.
FOUR! Matt Henry to Kasun Rajitha. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, thick edge past third man for 4 runs.
Matt Henry to Dhananjaya de Silva. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to cover for 1 run, fielded by Bracewell.
Blair Tickner to Kasun Rajitha. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot Fended, Spliced to gully for no runs, fielded by Conway.
Blair Tickner to Dhananjaya de Silva. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed to deep backward square leg for 1 run.
Blair Tickner to Kasun Rajitha. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot cutting, well timed in the air under control to deep extra cover for 3 runs, fielded by Henry.
Blair Tickner to Kasun Rajitha. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot Steer, to gully for no runs, fielded by Conway.
Blair Tickner to Kasun Rajitha. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot glancing, to leg gully for no runs, fielded by Williamson.
Blair Tickner to Kasun Rajitha. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Henry.
Matt Henry to Dhananjaya de Silva. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
Matt Henry to Kasun Rajitha. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, inside edge to mid wicket for 1 run.
Matt Henry to Dhananjaya de Silva. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Southee.
APPEAL! Asitha Fernando to Kane Williamson. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, missed for 1 run, by Dickwella, appeal made for Run Out. NZ win! That brings us to the end of this thrilling match. Williamson played a match-winning knock and ensured New Zealand went through the finish line. For Sri Lanka, Asitha Fernando picked up three wickets. Daryl Mitchell is the Player of the Match. Cheers.
Asitha Fernando to Kane Williamson. Short, outside off stump no foot movement Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Dickwella.
FOUR! Asitha Fernando to Kane Williamson. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past deep backward point for 4 runs.
OUT! Run Out. Asitha Fernando to Kane Williamson. Full toss, outside off stump moves in front flick, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Rajitha. Excellent throw from Rajitha.
Asitha Fernando to Matt Henry. Full toss, outside off stump no foot movement cutting, mis-timed to long off for 1 run, fielded by Jayasuriya.
Asitha Fernando to Kane Williamson. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to long on for 1 run.
Lahiru Kumara to Matt Henry. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed in the air under control to long off for 2 runs.
Lahiru Kumara to Kane Williamson. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to third man for 1 run, fielded by Rajitha.
Lahiru Kumara to Matt Henry. Length ball, outside off stump no foot movement driving, to deep extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Chandimal.
OUT! Caught. Lahiru Kumara to Tim Southee. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket, caught by de Silva. Big moment in this game.
Lahiru Kumara to Kane Williamson. Half volley, middle stump on the front foot flick, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by de Silva.
Lahiru Kumara to Kane Williamson. Half volley, middle stump on the front foot working, to mid wicket for 2 runs.
Asitha Fernando to Kane Williamson. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot flick, to long on for 1 run.
Asitha Fernando to Kane Williamson. Full toss, outside off stump no foot movement Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Dickwella.
Asitha Fernando to Kane Williamson. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot flick, to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Karunaratne.
Asitha Fernando to Tim Southee. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, thick edge in the air uncontrolled to third man for 1 run, fielded by Chandimal.
OUT! Caught (Sub). Asitha Fernando to Michael Bracewell. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket. Massive wicket.
Asitha Fernando to Kane Williamson. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot flick, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Karunaratne.
FOUR! Kasun Rajitha to Michael Bracewell. Length ball, outside off stump moves in front driving, well timed in the air under control past long off for 4 runs.
Kasun Rajitha to Kane Williamson. Full toss, middle stump on the front foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run.
APPEAL! Kasun Rajitha to Kane Williamson. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep extra cover for 2 runs, fielded by Kumara, appeal made for Run Out. Bracewell is just inside the crease.
Kasun Rajitha to Kane Williamson. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to long off for 2 runs, fielded by Kumara.
Kasun Rajitha to Kane Williamson. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to silly mid off for no runs.
Kasun Rajitha to Kane Williamson. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to deep backward point for 2 runs, fielded by Fernando.
Wide Kasun Rajitha to Kane Williamson. Bouncer, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for 1 run, fielded by Dickwella.
Asitha Fernando to Michael Bracewell. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, missed for no runs, fielded by Dickwella.
Asitha Fernando to Kane Williamson. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by de Silva. King Kane gets to his hundred.
Asitha Fernando to Michael Bracewell. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Fernando.
Asitha Fernando to Michael Bracewell. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, missed for no runs, fielded by Dickwella.
Asitha Fernando to Kane Williamson. Half volley, off stump on the front foot working, thick edge to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Mendis.