SL vs NZ: “If you take her out of the house, she dies…”, New Zealand team was limited to 88 in the first innings, fans gave such reactions


In the first innings of the second Test against Sri Lanka, the New Zealand team was all out for 88 runs.

SL vs NZ (Photo Source: Getty Images)

SL vs NZ, 2nd Test: The second match of the two-match Test series between Sri Lanka and New Zealand is being played at the Galle International Cricket Stadium. The host Sri Lankan team declared the first innings at 602/5 on the strength of century innings from Dinesh Chandimal (116), Kamindu Mendis (182*) and Kusal Mendis (106*). Let us tell you, this is the highest score of New Zealand and Sri Lanka in Test cricket.

After the batsmen, Sri Lanka’s bowlers also badly dominated New Zealand in the first innings. The New Zealand team was reduced to 88 runs in the first innings, this is the lowest total of the Kiwi team in the Test against Sri Lanka.

SL vs NZ: Williamson-Daryl Mitchell returned cheaply to the pavilion

Asitha Fernando gave the first blow to New Zealand in the first innings against Sri Lanka. Opener Tom Latham (2) lost wickets in the very first over. After this, Prabhat Jayasuriya tightened the noose on Devon Conway (9) and Kane Williamson (7). Ajaz Patel was sent at number four, but he could score only 8 runs in 41 balls.

Rachin Ravindra and Daryl Mitchell also failed to play important innings, scoring 10 and 13 runs respectively while wicketkeeper batsman Tom Blundell managed to score one run. Glenn Phillips, who came to bat at number eight, failed to open his account and was out against Jayasuriya.

Mitchell Santner scored 29 runs

In the first innings for New Zealand, Mitchell Santner scored the highest 29 runs in 51 balls with the help of 4 fours and one six. Santner was bowled by Nishan Paris in the 40th over and the Kiwis were all out for 88 runs. Host Sri Lanka took a lead of 514 runs and have given follow-on.

Prabhat Jayasuriya took 9th test five wicket haul

Sri Lankan bowler Prabhat Jayasuriya took 6 wickets for 42 runs in 18 overs in the first innings. He also bowled 6 maiden overs in his spell. Let us tell you, this is Jayasuriya’s 9th five-wicket haul in Test cricket. At the same time, Nishan Paris took three wickets and Asitha Fernando took one wicket.

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