By the end of the third day’s play, Sri Lanka has scored 237 runs for the loss of four wickets in its second innings.
The first test match is currently being played between Sri Lanka and New Zealand in Galle. The third day of the first test match has ended. By the end of the third day’s play, Sri Lanka has scored 237 runs after losing four wickets in its second innings. The host has a lead of 202 runs.
Let us tell you that in this match, Sri Lanka scored 305 runs in their first innings. Kamindu Mendis scored 114 runs in the first innings for the team while Kusal Mendis contributed 50 runs. Angelo Mathews played an innings of 36 runs while Dinesh Chandimal scored 30 runs. Pathum Nissanka contributed 27 runs. William O’Rooke took 5 wickets for New Zealand while Ejaz Patel and Glenn Phillips took two wickets each.
In reply, New Zealand scored 340 runs after losing all wickets in their first innings. Tom Latham played a valuable innings of 70 runs for the team while Kane Williamson contributed 55 runs. Daryl Mitchell scored 57 runs while Glenn Phillips played an innings of 49* runs.
For Sri Lanka, Ramesh Mendis took three wickets while Prabath Jayasuriya took four wickets. Dhananjay de Silva took two wickets.
Sri Lankan batsmen batted very well in the second innings
In the second innings, Pathum Nissanka failed to score big for Sri Lanka and was dismissed after scoring two runs. Dimuth Karunaratne scored 83 runs and put his team in a strong position. Apart from Karunaratne, Dinesh Chandimal contributed 61 runs. These two batsmen did not spare any New Zealand bowler and hit hard against everyone.
At the end of the second day’s play, Angelo Mathews is batting on 34* runs while captain Dhananjay de Silva has scored 34* runs. For New Zealand, William O’Rooke has taken three wickets in the second innings so far while Ajaz Patel has taken 1 wicket.
The 1st Test between Sri Lanka and New Zealand in Galle will have a rest day on September 21 for the Presidential Election.
Play will resume on Sunday, September 22 with new president-elect.#SriLankaElections #cricket #LKA #Sri Lanka #SLvNZ pic.twitter.com/NX7pG1YXlG— Sri Lanka Tweet 🇱🇰 (@SriLankaTweet) September 20, 2024
If SL somehow sets a target of 375+ we are in for a great test match at Galle!!Go well,Lankan Boys!!#CricketTwitter #SLvNZ
— Nandan Halagalimath (@iamngh1) September 20, 2024
New Zealand tour of Sri Lanka 2024 | 1st Test – Day 3#SLvNZ
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—ThePapare (@ThePapareSports) September 20, 2024
#SLvNZ🇳🇿 1st Test, Day 3
Dinesh Chandimal and Dimuth Karunaratne forged a 147-run partnership to propel hosts Sri Lanka to a lead of 202 on day three of the first Test against New Zealand on Friday.https://t.co/WMvNT8nalA#SLvsNZ #Sri Lanka #NewZealand #cricket pic.twitter.com/GnOLWbPYFe
— Cricket World (@Cricket_World) September 20, 2024
Sri Lanka 237/4 Stumps on Day 3 in Second innings. Sri Lanka lead by 202 Runs. Brilliant knock D Karunaratne 83 and Dinesh Chandimal 61. #SLvNZ
— JaayShaan (VaidhyaJayaShankar) (@JaayShaan) September 20, 2024
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Sri Lanka 237-4 in their 2nd innings & lead by 202 runs against New Zealand.#SLvNZ pic.twitter.com/SRB3u0XJuP— Mustajab🏏 (@Mustajab625) September 20, 2024
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Stumps on 3rd day of 1st Test between Sri Lanka and New Zealand.
SL 305 & 237/4
NZ 340.
Sri Lanka lead is 202.#SLvNZ #TestCricket #WTC25 #DailySports pic.twitter.com/6ymE61BcDb— Daily Sports (@ds_3006) September 20, 2024
Tomorrow is a rest day due to the Presidential Elections taking place in Sri Lanka, which means a travel day for Sri Lankan players and officials to go and vote. #SLvNZ pic.twitter.com/HlYKjzP1Qs
— NZ Men’s Cricket – Fan Page 🇳🇿 (@nz_kiwi0107) September 20, 2024
Sri Lanka have finished their day with 237/4 with a lead of 202 runs against New Zealand 🏏 #SLvNZ #WTC25 #Sportify pic.twitter.com/Lo2sXX0nE8
— Sportify (@Sportify777) September 20, 2024
What a test match this is turning out to be. so compelling to watch.. every ball is making things happen. Test cricket FTW!! Can’t wait for Day 4. #SLvNZ
— ChamindraH (@ChamindraH) September 20, 2024