The third and final ODI in between new Zealand and Sri Lanka it had its own time to express pleasure. While Sri Lanka impressed with the bat among the Blackcaps bowlers. When did the special moment in the game come Matt Henry caught the fish surprisingly enough to remove it Charith Asalanka on the duck.
Matt Henry's borderline heroics stunned Charith Asalanka
New Zealand strengthened their strength in the third ODI against Sri Lanka with a good display in the field, which was shown by Michael BracewellBrilliant bowling and Henry's game. In the 29th over, Bracewell removed the Sri Lankan skipper Asalanka and gave a good delivery. Asalanka attempted a long range shot, where Henry made a good catch.
Running to his right, Henry took a catch near the boundary, flicked the ball up as he approached the cushions, then returned to the field to complete the second catch. It was crucial as Asalanka fell for a duck in the face of five balls, leaving Sri Lanka in dire straits.
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Sri Lanka posted a respectable total
Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat first. Their decision was the right one Pathum Nissanka giving the visitors a flying start, smashing 66 runs off just 42 balls, including four fours and five fives. However, wickets kept falling for the visitors at regular intervals. Avishka FernandoStruggling to communicate, he scored 17 off 33 balls before being caught Mark Chapman turn it off Nathan Smith. Sri Lanka's batting, which started well, lost momentum as the game progressed.
In Mendi he played 54 off 48 balls, hitting four fours and two sixes, but his dismissal is Mitchell Santner it has hampered Sri Lanka's progress. Kamindu Mendis he tried to stabilize the innings with 46 runs from 71, but gradually his scoring increased the pressure on the middle. He eventually fell to Henry, who became New Zealand's star with four wickets.
The middle and lower middle class of Sri Lanka showed resistance. Janith Liyanage he scored a valuable 53 off 52 balls, including three fours and two sixes, but his dismissal came at a critical time. With Liyange's dismissal, Matt Henry reached 150 wickets in the ODI format becoming the second fastest bowler from New Zealand to reach this milestone, behind him. Trent Boultwho managed it in 81 innings. Henry was able to pull off this remarkable feat in 83 innings for the Blackcaps.
Chamindu Wickramasinghe and Wanindu Hasaranga they went in with 19 and 15 runs, respectively, before Henry came back to clean them up. Maheesh Theekshana remained unbeaten at the crease at the end of the innings. Sri Lanka made 290/8 in their 50 overs.
The New Zealand bowlers under Henry's four-wicket haul played a major role in stopping Sri Lanka after a very good start. Santner and Bracewell supported him well, picking up two wickets each.