2nd Test, Galle, September 26, 2024, 10:00 AM
Sri Lanka
602/5(163.4ov)
New Zealand
22/2(14.0ov)
Day 2: Stumps - NZ trail by 580 runs
SL 88%
Tie 11%
NZ 1%
Right then, that is it from the Day 2's play. New Zealand trail by a hefty 580 runs. The hosts are completely in command and it is now up to Kane Williamson and co to take the fight to the opposition. Day 3 will begin at 4.30 am GMT on Friday but you can tune in a lot earlier for the build-up. Cheers!
The New Zealand bowlers struggled to make an impact with their bowling. Glenn Phillips emerged as the pick of the bowlers, claiming 3 wickets for 141 runs, while Tim Southee made an early breakthrough by dismissing Nissanka in the first over of the day. The Lankan innings was finally declared at 602 putting them in a commanding position in the match. In the later stages of the day, the troubles increased for the Kiwis as Tom Latham fell in the very first over for New Zealand and Devon Conway was dismissed as well leaving the Kiwis on 22/2 at the end of Day 2. They now trail by a hefty 580 with 8 wickets in their bank.
The partnership of the Mendises was a noteworthy one, as they forged an impressive 200-run alliance for the sixth wicket. Throughout the innings, Sri Lanka demonstrated their batting prowess by constructing three century partnerships. Angelo Mathews also featured prominently, but narrowly missed out on a century, falling short by just 12 runs. Dhananjaya de Silva and Dimuth Karunaratne fell a few shy of their half-centuries as well.
Another day that belonged to Sri Lanka! They had opted to bat first and it turned out to be an optimal one. Although opener Pathum Nissanka was dismissed early in the innings, the Sri Lankan batting lineup displayed remarkable resilience and depth. Dinesh Chandimal anchored the innings with a stellar century, scoring 116 runs, while Kamindu Mendis and Kusal Mendis both contributed significantly, finishing with unbeaten scores of 182 and 106 respectively. Kamindu Mendis, without a doubt, was the standout for them.
In over# 14
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Nishan Peiris 9/0(7)
13.6
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Fuller one, outside off, Ajaz Patel looks to block it but miscues it to the point fielder. That will be STUMPS on Day 2.
13.5
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Bowls it on off, Ajaz Patel leans forward and blocks it.
13.4
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Slower through the air, outside off, Ajaz Patel leaves it alone.
13.3
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Too full, on middle, Ajaz Patel defends it solidly.
13.2
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Tossed up, on middle, Ajaz Patel blocks it to the mid off fielder.
13.1
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Short and outside off, Ajaz Patel looks to play at it but gets beaten.
In over# 13
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0
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Prabath Jayasuriya 3/1(5)
12.6
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Quicker one, on middle, Kane Williamson hangs back and blocks it solidly.
12.5
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Short, on middle and leg, Kane Williamson rocks back and blocks it.
12.4
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Peach! Lands it on off, and it turns away, Kane Williamson looks to block it but is beaten all ends up.
12.3
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Slower through the air, on off, Kane Williamson pushes it to the cover fielder.
12.2
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Short, on middle and leg, Kane Williamson rocks back and blocks it to the bowler.
12.1
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Fuller one, on off, Kane Williamson pushes it to the cover fielder.
In over# 12
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1
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Nishan Peiris 9/0(6)
11.6
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Fuller again, on middle, Ajaz Patel blocks it solidly.
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