New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, 3rd T20I, Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand

Completed

Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand, Completed

New Zealand

211/7 (20 ov)

Sri Lanka

218/5 (20 ov)

Sri Lanka won by 7 runs.

BATTERS	R	B	4S	6S	SR
Mitchell Santner *	14	10	0	1	140.00
Zakary Foulkes	21	13	2	1	161.54

BOWLERS	O	M	R	W	ECON
Binura Fernando *	4	0	43	1	10.75
Nuwan Thushara	4	0	33	1	8.25

Current Partnership: 41 run (3.4 ov) | Last Wicket: Daryl Mitchell 35 (17) | Fall of Wicket: 170/7 (16.2 ov)

CRR: 10.55

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New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, Live Cricket Commentary

End of over 20 (14 runs)

Mitchell Santner 14 (10)

Zakary Foulkes 21 (13)

New Zealand 211/7

Binura Fernando 4-0-43-1

Nuwan Thushara 4-0-33-1

19 6 | 7.6

Binura Fernando to Mitchell Santner, 1 run, Mitchell Santner goes forward to take bouncer of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards short mid wicket for 1 run.

19 5 | 7.6

Binura Fernando to Zakary Foulkes, 1 run, Zakary Foulkes hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed defensive shot off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at mid off for 1 run.

19 4 | 7.6

Binura Fernando to Zakary Foulkes, Six, Six !! fast ball is delivered on the stumps, good length, Zakary Foulkes goes forward, displays great skill by powering inside out shot to long off for a magnificent Maximum!

19 3 | 7.6

Binura Fernando to Zakary Foulkes, 2 runs, Zakary Foulkes goes forward and plays a well-timed punch off an outswinger delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 2 runs.

1wd

19 3 | 7.6

Binura Fernando to Zakary Foulkes, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball good length, on the off stump, Binura Fernando strays from his line, sending it too far outside the off-stump. The Umpire calls it a wide.

19 2 | 7.6

Binura Fernando to Mitchell Santner, 1 run, Mitchell Santner hangs in the crease and plays flick shot off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, edged!! and the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at short fine leg for 1 run.

19 1 | 7.6

Binura Fernando to Mitchell Santner, 2 runs, Mitchell Santner goes forward to take bouncer of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards short mid wicket for 2 runs.

End of over 19 (14 runs)

Mitchell Santner 10 (7)

Zakary Foulkes 12 (10)

New Zealand 197/7

Nuwan Thushara 4-0-33-1

Binura Fernando 3-0-29-1

18 6 | 7.6

Nuwan Thushara to Mitchell Santner, 1 run, inswinger, good length, on the off stump, goes forward, plays flick shot, towards the deep mid wicket for 1 run.

18 5 | 7.6

Nuwan Thushara to Mitchell Santner, Six, Six !! With a brilliant fast ball on the off stump, Mitchell Santner goes forward and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular inside out shot to deep point for a colossal Maximum!

1lb

18 4 | 7.6

Nuwan Thushara to Zakary Foulkes, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Zakary Foulkes hangs in the crease, aims to slam sweep, but deflect off the pads, and batter steals a leg bye for 1 run.

1wd

18 4 | 7.6

Nuwan Thushara to Zakary Foulkes, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! outswinger good length, on the off stump, That is well outside the off-stump, leaving Zakary Foulkes no chance to play a shot. The umpire stretches arms to signal it a wide ball.

18 3 | 7.6

Nuwan Thushara to Zakary Foulkes, 2 runs, An accurately pitched outswinger on the off stump, Zakary Foulkes goes forward to make a confident cut, sending the ball towards deep point for 2 runs.

18 2 | 7.6

Nuwan Thushara to Zakary Foulkes, 2 runs, Zakary Foulkes goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.

18 1 | 7.6

Nuwan Thushara to Mitchell Santner, 1 run, Mitchell Santner hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick shot off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long on for 1 run.

End of over 18 (6 runs)

Zakary Foulkes 8 (7)

Mitchell Santner 2 (4)

New Zealand 183/7

Binura Fernando 3-0-29-1

Nuwan Thushara 3-0-20-1

17 6 | 7.6

Binura Fernando to Zakary Foulkes, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the leg stump, hangs in the crease, tried ramp shot but fails to get bat on it.

17 5 | 7.6

Binura Fernando to Zakary Foulkes, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the stumps, Zakary Foulkes hangs in the crease, trying to hit flick shot, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.

17 4 | 7.6

Binura Fernando to Zakary Foulkes, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, yorker, on the off stump, Zakary Foulkes hangs in the crease and strives to hit cut, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.

1wd

17 4 | 7.6

Binura Fernando to Zakary Foulkes, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! outswinger good length, on the off stump, That is well outside the off-stump, leaving Zakary Foulkes no chance to play a shot. The umpire stretches arms to signal it a wide ball.

17 3 | 7.6

Binura Fernando to Zakary Foulkes, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the leg stump, hangs in the crease, tried ramp shot but fails to get bat on it.

17 2 | 7.6

Binura Fernando to Zakary Foulkes, Four, Four !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Zakary Foulkes goes forward, plays flick shot in the air to long on. Ball finds the ropes for four.

17 1 | 7.6

Binura Fernando to Mitchell Santner, 1 run, Mitchell Santner goes forward and plays a well-timed flick shot off an inswinger delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.

End of over 17 (7 runs)

Zakary Foulkes 4 (2)

Mitchell Santner 1 (3)

New Zealand 177/7

Nuwan Thushara 3-0-20-1

Wanindu Hasaranga 4-0-38-2

16 6 | 7.6

Nuwan Thushara to Zakary Foulkes, Four, Four !! outswinger, yorker, on the off stump. Zakary Foulkes hangs in the crease, hits cut in the gap towards third man, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

16 5 | 7.6

Nuwan Thushara to Mitchell Santner, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Mitchell Santner hangs in the crease to make a confident drive, sending the ball towards long off for 1 run.

16 4 | 7.6

Nuwan Thushara to Mitchell Santner, no run, Dot Ball !! fast ball, yorker, on the off stump, and Mitchell Santner hangs on and tries to hit flick shot, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.

1lb

16 3 | 7.6

Nuwan Thushara to Zakary Foulkes, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Zakary Foulkes hangs in the crease to play sweep, ball strikes the pad, batter steals 1 runs off leg bye.

1wd

16 3 | 7.6

Nuwan Thushara to Zakary Foulkes, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! outswinger full length, on the off stump, That is well outside the off-stump, leaving Zakary Foulkes no chance to play a shot. The umpire stretches arms to signal it a wide ball.

16 2 | 7.6

Daryl Mitchell c C Wickramasinghe b N Thushara 35 (17) Nuwan Thushara to Daryl Mitchell, no run, c C Wickramasinghe b N Thushara, Caught out !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Daryl Mitchell hangs in the crease, takes a big risk by attempting inside out shot towards long off, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Chamindu Wickramasinghe, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Daryl Mitchell.

Date

Thursday, January 2, 2025 01:15

Venue

Saxton Oval, Nelson

Toss

New Zealand elected to bowl

Umpires

Match Referee

Jeff Crowe (New Zealand)