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The third and final ODI New Zealand and Sri Lanka has its own set of thriller-defining moments. Sri Lanka, on the other hand, put in a solid performance with the bat amid an onslaught from the Black Caps bowlers. There was a special moment in the game Matt Henry Made an amazing catch that left people in awe Charles Asaranka On a duck.
Matt Henry’s borderline heroics shock Charice Asaranka
New Zealand tightened their grip in the third ODI against Sri Lanka with some brilliant performances on the field, highlighted by Michael BracewellSmart bowling and Henry’s athleticism. In the 29th inning, Bracewell knocked down Sri Lankan captain Asalanka with a brilliant pass. Asaranka tried a high shot from long range and Henry made an excellent catch.
Henry ran to the right, caught the ball near the boundary, flicked the ball into the air as he approached the pads, then returned to the field to complete the catch on the second try. It was a crucial wicket and Asaranka fell after facing five balls to put Sri Lanka in trouble.
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🗣️”Matt Henry got busted!”
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Sri Lanka’s overall results are impressive
Sri Lanka won the coin toss and elected to bat first. Facts have proven that their decision was worth it Pathum Nissanka The visitors got off to a good start by scoring 66 runs off just 42 balls, including 6 fours and 5 sixes. However, the visiting team’s wickets always fell at regular intervals. Avishka FernandoStruggling for fluency, scoring 17 from 33 balls before being Mark Chapman leave Nathan Smith. Sri Lanka started well but the momentum waned as the game progressed.
Where is Mendy? Hit 54 crucial balls in 48 balls, hitting 5 fours and 2 sixes, but he was dismissed Mitchell Santner hindering Sri Lanka’s progress. Kamindu Mendis Tried to stabilize the innings with 46 runs off 71 balls, but his slow scoring rate added pressure to the middle order. He eventually lost to Henry, who proved to be New Zealand’s star bowler with four wickets.
There are glimmers of resistance among Sri Lanka’s lower and middle classes. Janice Lyanach A valuable 53 off 52 balls included three fours and two sixes, but he was dismissed at crucial moments. With Liyange’s dismissal, Matt Henry completed 150 wickets in the ODI format, becoming the second fastest New Zealand bowler to reach this milestone after Trent Boltand he did it in 81 innings. Henry played 83 innings for the Blackcaps to achieve this remarkable personal achievement.
Chandhu Wickramasinghe and Wanindu Hasalanga Scored 19 and 15 points before Henry came back to clean them up. Mahesh Tikshana remained unbeaten at the crease at the end of the innings. Sri Lanka scored 290/8 in 50 overs.
Led by Henry’s four-wicket haul, the New Zealand bowlers played a key role in restricting Sri Lanka after a hot start in the top order. Santner and Bracewell supported him well, taking two wickets each.
