Phillips: 'SL is a tough place to come and win'
Glenn Phillips admits that playing in Sri Lanka is a challenge but backs NZ to do the job in potentially spin-friendly conditions
18/09Live
1st Test, New Zealand tour of Sri Lanka at Galle, Sep 18-23 2024
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250/4 * (70.1 ov)
Current Run Rate
CRR
3.55
Minimum Ov. Rem
Min. Ov. Rem
4.2
Last 10 Ov (Run Rate)
Last 10 Ov (RR)
37/0 (3.7)
18/09Live
1st Test, New Zealand tour of Sri Lanka at Galle, Sep 18-23 2024
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![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
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![New Zealand]( "New Zealand")
250/4 * (70.1 ov)
Current Run Rate
CRR
3.55
Minimum Ov. Rem
Min. Ov. Rem
4.2
Last 10 Ov (Run Rate)
Last 10 Ov (RR)
37/0 (3.7)
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