END OF OVER:20 | 3 Runs 3 Wkts | NZ: 172/8 | RR: 8.60
- Mitchell Santner1 (1b)
- Maheesh Theekshana4-0-29-2
- Matheesha Pathirana4-0-60-1
9.10pm That was a very entertaining 20 overs. Binura Fernando's new-ball spell had New Zealand in a world of bother, but some key let-offs prevented Sri Lanka from killing the innings there and then, and with Bracewell and Mitchell both making hard-hitting fifties in a sixth-wicket stand of 105, they've put a score on the board. Pathirana took some blows in the process.
Mitchell: "The new ball was doing a bit but the Beast played with freedom. The Mount is one of the bigger grounds, keep hitting the pockets. Powerplay is going to be crucial. Hit the wicket hard and use the bounce."
Right, the chase is coming up. Stay tuned!
ZGF Foulkes run out 1 (2m 1b 0x4 0x6) SR: 100
Well, this has been the over Sri Lanka needed. Can Theekshana finish in style?
MG Bracewell c †BKG Mendis b Theekshana 59 (50m 33b 4x4 4x6) SR: 178.78
