26/09Stumps
2nd Test, New Zealand tour of Sri Lanka at Galle, Sep 26-30 2024
Day 1: Sri Lanka won toss & batted

Current Run Rate

CRR

3.4

Last 10 Ov (Run Rate)

Last 10 Ov (RR)

57/0 (5.7)

26/09Stumps
2nd Test, New Zealand tour of Sri Lanka at Galle, Sep 26-30 2024
Day 1: Sri Lanka won toss & batted

Current Run Rate

CRR

3.4

Last 10 Ov (Run Rate)

Last 10 Ov (RR)

57/0 (5.7)

END OF OVER:
90 | 6 Runs | SL: 306/3

  • Kamindu Mendis51 (56b)
  • Angelo Mathews78 (166b)
  • Mitchell Santner20-3-51-0
  • Tim Southee12-1-54-1

Uwaisul Karnain: "Kamindu Mendis has set a new world record for the most consecutive half-centuries in Test matches since debut, surpassing Saud Shakeel."

5.23pm More than Chandimal's 116, Mathews' unbeaten 78, and Kamindu's world-record fifty in an eighth consecutive Test since debut, the day might be remembered for New Zealand's missed and/or dropped chances. Mitchell put two catches down, Latham one difficult one, Blundell missed a stumping, O'Rourke dismissed Mathews off a no-ball, and the ball fell just short of the New Zealand fielders on more than one occasion. But don't forget how Chandimal, Mathews, Kamindu (51*) and Karunaratne (46) capitalised, and made New Zealand sweat while taking Sri Lanka past 300 on day one. Who knows what might have been had all those chances gone to hand? That is exactly what New Zealand will ponder tonight, as we shut shop for the day. See you tomorrow! Until then, take care!

89.6
0
Santner to PHKD Mendis, no run, full ball dipping on middle and off, as he looks to defend. There is half an appeal for lbw, but no one really seems keen, even as there seemed to be an inside edge

Last ball...

89.5
0
Santner to PHKD Mendis, no run, advances down, and drives this fullish ball around off back to Santner
89.4
1
Santner to Mathews, 1 run, on a length on the stumps, and punched to deep point
89.3
1
Santner to PHKD Mendis, 1 run, hints to walk down, and pushes this full ball angling into the stumps to long-on
89.2
4
Santner to PHKD Mendis, FOUR, this time nails the reverse sweep! Another fifty for Kamindu! Santner bowls full and just outside off, and Kamindu repeats the shot from the previous ball to cream the ball to deep backward point
89.1
0
Santner to PHKD Mendis, no run, goes for the reverse sweep at this full ball dipping around off, and ends up hitting the bat first and then his helmet

Final over of the day

END OF OVER:
89 | 2 Runs | SL: 300/3

  • Angelo Mathews77 (165b)
  • Kamindu Mendis46 (51b)
  • Tim Southee12-1-54-1
  • Mitchell Santner19-3-45-0
88.6
0
Southee to Mathews, no run, on a good length on the stumps, and nudged to mid-on with a little leap in the crease
88.5
0
Southee to Mathews, no run, fullish length in the corridor, and driven down to mid-off

Soham: "No way!! Are the whole 90 overs going to be bowled??" --- I have already pinched myself 90 times to realise the same

88.4
1
Southee to PHKD Mendis, 1 run, fuller length this time, and closer to off. He opens the face of the bat last moment, and guides the ball towards point to raise Sri Lanka's 300
88.3
0
Southee to PHKD Mendis, no run, short of a length in the channel, and seaming in to finish closer to off. Punched to cover
88.2
0
Southee to PHKD Mendis, no run, angles this in, and bowls on a fullish length around sixth stump. Pushed forward to mid-on off the inside half of the bat
88.1
1
Southee to Mathews, 1 run, on a length on middle and off, and no swing for Southee. Mathews gets across, and clips towards midwicket

Southee back

END OF OVER:
88 | 3 Runs | SL: 298/3

  • Angelo Mathews76 (162b)
  • Kamindu Mendis45 (48b)
  • Mitchell Santner19-3-45-0
  • Ajaz Patel27-3-92-0
87.6
1
Santner to Mathews, 1 run, short in length, and around sixth stump. Slapped to deep backward point
87.5
0
Santner to Mathews, no run, ufff, nearly bowled! Mathews went defending at this full ball pitching on middle, but turning away and beating the outside edge. The ball barely missed the off stump there
87.4
0
Santner to Mathews, no run, ahh, some late turn away off a fullish length just outside off. Stabbed towards point
87.3
1
Santner to PHKD Mendis, 1 run, short of a length, and just outside off. Punched to deep backward point

John: "Mike averaging 80? Would that be Hussey?" --- Yup, even after his first 21 Tests

87.2
0
Santner to PHKD Mendis, no run, this is full, and dipping on middle and off. Blocked back towards the bowler
87.1
1
Santner to Mathews, 1 run, bowls short and wide of off, and Mathews slaps it to deep point

Santner replaces O'Rourke

END OF OVER:
87 | 9 Runs | SL: 295/3

  • Kamindu Mendis44 (46b)
  • Angelo Mathews74 (158b)
  • Ajaz Patel27-3-92-0
  • William O’Rourke14-1-66-0
86.6
0
Patel to PHKD Mendis, no run, takes a step down, and taps this full ball outside off towards cover
86.5
4
Patel to PHKD Mendis, FOUR, short and wide outside off, and four again! The line is wider than the previous ball, and Kamindu hacks at it to deep point this time

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Sri Lanka 1st innings Partnerships

WktRunsPlayers
1st2FDM KarunaratneP Nissanka
2nd122FDM KarunaratneLD Chandimal
3rd97AD MathewsLD Chandimal
4th85AD MathewsPHKD Mendis