Player of the Match
Player of the Match

END OF OVER:
123 | 11 Runs | NZ: 580/4

  • Tom Blundell17 (17b)
  • Henry Nicholls200 (240b)
  • Lahiru Kumara25-1-164-0
  • Kasun Rajitha32-6-126-2

And with that comes the declaration! NZ end on 580 for 4, Nicholls is unbeaten on 200 off just 240 deliveries, as he's cheered off the ground. He, along with Kane Williamson, who scored a near flawless 215, ground the Sri Lankan bowlers into the down and then just beat them down some more. This was also the first instance of two double centurions in an innings for NZ. Suffice to say, it's been all NZ today, but Sri Lanka won't have much time to think about it as they'll be out in the middle to respond shortly. Abhimanyu will be with you for the SL innings in a bit.

122.6
1
Kumara to Blundell, 1 run, full toss, whipped to fine leg for one

Sri Lanka 3rd innings Partnerships

WktRunsPlayers
1st26FDM KarunaratneBOP Fernando
2nd71FDM KarunaratneBKG Mendis
3rd16AD MathewsBKG Mendis
4th3AD MathewsLD Chandimal
5th126LD ChandimalDM de Silva
6th76DM de SilvaKNM Fernando
7th0DM de SilvaCAK Rajitha
8th20NGRP JayasuriyaCAK Rajitha
9th16CAK RajithaCBRLS Kumara
10th4CAK RajithaAM Fernando