Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Live Updates
Day 1 of the second Test between Sri Lanka and New Zealand ended with a score of 306-3 at stumps thanks to a century from Dinesh Chandimal in Galle. With 15 boundaries in his knock of 116, the seasoned hitter achieved his sixth Test century at the scenic venue and his 16th overall. Glenn Phillips got his 16th Test century against the experienced batsman in the last session. On the second day, the hosts will once again field Kamindu Mendis (51), and Angelo Mathews (78).
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand
DHANANJAYA DE SILVA TO GLENN PHILLIPS
Dhananjaya de Silva backs off a bit and moves toward the stumps to defend.
DHANANJAYA DE SILVA TO GLENN PHILLIPS
Dhananjaya de Silva drops it short on off, turns, steps back, and dabs it behind his short leg.
DHANANJAYA DE SILVA TO GLENN PHILLIPS
Dhananjaya de Silva is tossed up about off, trying to dart it in, but he plays great defense.
KYMINDU MENDIS TO GLENN PHILLIPS
William O’Rourke made a poor fielding play there. Cut away to the left of the backward point, but O’Rourke makes a clumsy try and fumbles it into the deep. The cut is wide and short. Each batter receives a single.
KYMINDU MENDIS TO GLENN PHILLIPS
Floated up on the pads, Mendis prevents it as it tries to turn away.
KAMINDU MENDIS TO AJAZ PATEL
Mendis drifts away somewhat, nagging length, in and around off, across to block.
TO DHANANJAYA DE SILVA, AJAZ PATEL
Dhananjaya de Silva, looped up, full and on off, waits for the ball to drop before punching it down to long off for a run.
TO DHANANJAYA DE SILVA, AJAZ PATEL
One should flatten, slide their arm onto the middle, and block the bowler’s return.
TO DHANANJAYA DE SILVA, AJAZ PATEL
Dhananjaya de Silva circles off nicely, presses forward, and blocks it.
KAMINDU MENDIS TO AJAZ PATEL
Mendis comes down the pitch and firmly lands it towards long off for a single after being flown up on the fifth stump line.
KAMINDU MENDIS TO MITCHELL SANTNER
Shorter and slower, rotating
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