New Zealand v Sri Lanka

[philreich]

These Kiwis don't know the meaning of "give up". Now 5 for 277, a lead of 142. If they can get the lead to 300, it's very much game on.

 

[getthefooty]

Stoic ton from Williamson. This match is very delicately poised.

 

[mikey127]

Stoic ton from Williamson. This match is very delicately poised.

I reckon its more than that. I reckon New Zealand are well on top now and will win from here unless Sangakarra repeats his first innings.

 

[getthefooty]

I reckon its more than that. I reckon New Zealand are well on top now and will win from here unless Sangakarra repeats his first innings.

NZ probably slightly on top now. SL only have themselves to blame, 3 regulation catches going down off Williamson.

 

[Carbine Chaos]

I'm not angry, Sri Lanka...I'm just disappointed.

Not surprised either, mind.

 

[chargers 09]

Williamson is so impressive. Has the potential to go on to be the best bat the Kiwis have ever had IMO.

 

[Natho]

Williamson is a gem. Has proved he can score tons against the worlds best too. If only he was Australia's number 3. He'd easily be in the top 3 best bats in Australia too.

 

[ioppolo]

Watling can be so average sometimes but every now and then he does this.

I'd kill for an Australian pair to put on 225 at 2.7 RPO to save a match.

 

[Andrew Mc]

Watling can be so average sometimes but every now and then he does this.

I'd kill for an Australian pair to put on 225 at 2.7 RPO to save a match.

Yeah, he can be damm impressive at times - he was at one end for the 6th wicket record with McCullum (when he scored his 300). Both in the 2nd innings too.

 

[Zach Package]

onya Beej.

has Haddin faced 270 balls total this series?

 

[CheekyMonkey]

Williamson is a gem. Has proved he can score tons against the worlds best too. If only he was Australia's number 3. He'd easily be in the top 3 best bats in Australia too.

better record than kholi with a lot less hype

not a flog either

 

[TennisPlayerAndy]

Massive match saving partnership.

Kudos.

Wish we played the Kiwis more.

Would be a good battle.

 

[CheekyMonkey]

kane now has his highest ever score, 213*

mccullum doesnt seem like the type to play for a draw, think he'll give his bowlers 10 overs before stumps today

 

[Sea fog]

Watling can be so average sometimes but every now and then he does this.

I'd kill for an Australian pair to put on 225 at 2.7 RPO to save a match.

Think we might manage it against the Lankan attack though; they are ordinary. Our tail could survive for long periods against them.

Disappointing to see yet another pitch which became a road after day one.

 

[Belnakor]

kane now has his highest ever score, 213*

mccullum doesnt seem like the type to play for a draw, think he'll give his bowlers 10 overs before stumps today

he is 1-0 up in the series. He should bat until he makes 300 tbh.

 

[Andrew Mc]

he is 1-0 up in the series. He should bat until he makes 300 tbh.

Declared 389 up, with 19 overs to go today, after a handy 365 run partnership.

 

[TennisPlayerAndy]

Will take another Sangakkara 200 for SL to win.

 

[Torz]

Sri Lanka threw away a huge opportunity to win the match after having them 5-159.

 

[evdo1706]

A very courageous declaration. 390 off 107 overs can be chased down these days, especially on this pitch. I would have liked them to bat another 30-40 minutes.

 

[evdo1706]

Remarkable turnaround from yesterday, looked like an easy Sri Lankan win and now they'll be battling just to draw the game.

If they bat out the overs playing normal cricket they will get very close to it. It is a very brave declaration. I actually think draw is the least likely result here. With 0-1 down in the series, SL would go for it if they keep wickets in hand.

 

[Oaktree]

New Zealand should win the game comfortably from here.

I reckon they Lankans will get bowled out for about 220.

The only way they win is with one 200 run partnership or a couple of 100-150 run partnerships.

4th innings chases are always hard irrespective of the pitch because there is the mental side aswell.

 

[Slax]

Williamson is so impressive. Has the potential to go on to be the best bat the Kiwis have ever had IMO.

Massive call putting him ahead of Crowe, but that said would love him to be our #3.

Watling must love Wellington two years running has set a world record 6th wicket partnership on the ground.

 

[philreich]

Awesome partnership: these Kiwis will be damn tough to beat next summer!!!

 

[Sea fog]

Awesome partnership: these Kiwis will be damn tough to beat next summer!!!

Agree but the Lankans are pie-chuckers.

 

[jackster83]

Fun fact: Williamson scored more runs in this match than our number 3 (Watson) scored in all of 2014.