New Zealand wanted 257 runs for a nine-wicket win on the ultimate day of the primary Test towards Sri Lanka after Angelo Mathews’ 14th century pulled the vacationers again into the competition on the Hagley Oval on Sunday.
Mathews scored 115 and shared partnerships of 105 with Dinesh Chandimal (42) and 60 with Dhananjaya de Silva (47 not out), growing Sri Lanka’s in a single day lead by 65 runs to 284 once they have been 302. Got out
A Daryl Mitchell century and stiff resistance from the tail saved New Zealand’s first innings however they’ll want the top-order to construct a superb platform to take the lead within the two-match sequence.
They have been 28 for one at stumps and Tom Latham was unbeaten on 11 alongside Kane Williamson, who will resume scoring seven runs because the Black Caps go for a win that may arrange the World Test Championship (WTC) closing in June. Will finish Sri Lanka’s hopes of enjoying within the
New Zealand’s final profitable fourth innings was additionally profitable in Christchurch in 1994, once they scored 324–5 to beat Pakistan by 5 wickets on the Lancaster Park floor destroyed within the 2011 earthquake.
The departure of opener Devon Conway for 5 runs, sending the ball straight again to Kasun Rajitha, will not assist them match that feat, however Latham and Williamson got here by some nervous moments to securely shut out the sport. Came for
Mathews had earlier proven commendable management throughout his 235-ball innings, hitting 11 fours off dangerous balls however was more than pleased to carry the crease and construct partnerships.
Prabhat Jayasuriya added solely 4 runs to his in a single day tally earlier than departing, caught behind for a six, however Chandimal held on till Tim Southee bowled him by the gate with the brand new ball after lunch.
It was the one wicket to fall within the second session however as soon as Mathews edged previous Matt Henry, Sri Lanka’s tail turned sharply.
Blair Tickner (4-100) had one of the best figures of the bowling assault, which was missing Neil Wagner, who bowled on the third day with a again damage and has been sidelined for a minimum of six weeks.
Henry remained soldier on Saturday regardless of having three stitches on the webbing between his thumb and forefinger on his bowling hand. He cleverly used his left arm to tip Williamson’s throw onto the stumps and run out Lahiru Kumara.
Fast bowler Doug Bracewell will be a part of the crew for the second Test after recovering from a groin pressure.
Sri Lanka will qualify for the WTC closing if they’ll beat New Zealand on this sequence and Australia can deny India a win within the fourth Test in Ahmedabad.
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
