New Zealand were on the end of yet another thrilling Test match finish as they secured a second straight final-ball victory, this time pipping Sri Lanka by two wickets to win the first Test at Hagley Oval. Kane Williamson, unbeaten on 121, was the hero of the day, though it …
Read More »Angelo Mathews’ 115 on fourth day helps Sri Lanka keep WTC final hopes alive
New Zealand 373 and 28 for 1 (Latham 11*, Williamson 7*, Rajitha 1-5) need another 257 runs to beat Sri Lanka 355 and 302 (Mathews 115, Tickner 4-100, Henry 3-71) Angelo Mathews‘ 14th Test century pried open the door to an unlikely World Test Championship final berth for Sri Lanka, …
Read More »Daryl Mitchell 102, Blair Tickner triple-strike hand New Zealand advantage
Sri Lanka 355 and 83 for 3 (O Fernando 28, Mathews 20*, Tickner 3-28) lead New Zealand 373 (Mitchell 102, Henry 72, A Fernando 4-85) by 65 runs A Daryl Mitchell ton followed by a Matt Henry blitz put the hosts in pole position for the first time in the …
Read More »Rajitha, Kumara, Asitha help Sri Lanka grab advantage after day two
Stumps New Zealand 162 for 5 (Latham 67, Mitchell 40*, Kumara 2-34, Asitha 2-42) trail Sri Lanka 355 (Mendis 87, Southee 5-64, Henry 4-80) by 193 runs Sri Lanka’s seamers edged the visitors ahead on the second day of play at Hagley Oval as New Zealand’s batters were made to …
Read More »New Zealand put Sri Lanka into bat on a green pitch
Tim Southee won the toss on a green pitch under overcast conditions in Christchurch and put Sri Lanka into bat. Southee noted that the green tinge to the wicket was the reason for the decision. New Zealand have made one change after their one-run win against England, bringing in Blair …
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