END OF OVER:50 | 11 Runs | NZ: 360/5 | RR: 7.20
- Luke Ronchi170 (99b)
- Grant Elliott104 (96b)
- Suranga Lakmal10-0-93-0
- Nuwan Kulasekara10-0-71-2
2.45pm If I had told you that NZ were once 93 for 5, would you have believed me after seeing the final total? Neither would I, but that is exactly what has transpired here at Dunedin. Ronchi's 170* and Elliott's 104* have come at a glorious time for the hosts with the World Cup getting ever closer on the horizon. Sri Lanka have a huge chase to contend with once we return from the interval. We will be back for more action from Dunedin, so don't go anywhere!
Elliott says he feels really good. Says Luke was striking it really well. Was offering up a spectacle to everyone at the ground. In the World Cup he feels they will be presented with a variety of scenarios, and he is pleased they have been able to get through them so far, so that has been satisfying for them.
2.43pm The Sri Lankan players all take turns in offering their congratulations as Elliott and Ronchi march off the field to generous applause as we recover from what has been unbelievable batting under pressure from these two. Highest recorded stand for the sixth wicket across all ODIs, terrific stuff.
Ronchi on strike for the final ball
MattH: "Can Lakmal get his hundred?!"
Not sure if Elliott wants his original bat framed as he looks for a change in bats. Lakmal to bowl the final over