*Official* New Zealand in Sri Lanka

[Bahnz]

Lol yeah, NZ have lost the toss in 7 out of their last 8 tests in the subcontinent.

 

[LangleyburyCCPlayer]

O’Rourke you doughnut

 

[HeathDavisSpeed]

Absolute embarrassment of schoolboy ineptitude in this match so far from NZ. Woeful.

 

[danzydab]

batting 1st is a huge advantage

 

[Moss]

Ha ha, NZ just seem determined to help SL along. Where’s a rain break when you need it?

I’ll be relieved if NZ don’t overbowl WOR here and in the upcoming tests given he’s the one bowler who offers a persistent threat. Southee as first choice is questionable enough but he shouldn’t be restricting himself to the new ball either.

 

[thierry henry]

A shame for O’Rourke, he’s been a bit loose and his figures look poor, but as usual he should’ve had several wickets

 

[thierry henry]

These idiots are trying to lose

 

[Howsie]

Ha ha, NZ just seem determined to help SL along. Where’s a rain break when you need it?

I’ll be relieved if NZ don’t overbowl WOR here and in the upcoming tests given he’s the one bowler who offers a persistent threat. Southee as first choice is questionable enough but he shouldn’t be restricting himself to the new ball either.

Southee saving himself for that deceleration batting. 2-3 wickets with Sri Lanka on 500 would see him safe for the England series

 

[ashley bach]

Timmy's been hiding for over 3 hours now, 4 if you count the luncheon.

 

[flibbertyjibber]

Chandimal with a ton. Sri Lanka well on top here

 

[Silver Silva]

Chandimal the 15th Test player to score a Test hundred against 9 different teams , only South Africa and Zimbabwe left to complete the set , we tour SA later in the year

 

[slcricfan1]

Chandimal the 15th Test player to score a Test hundred against 9 different teams , only South Africa and Zimbabwe left to complete the set , we tour SA later in the year

shocking he has not scored one against zimbabwe yet

 

[andruid]

5 match series!

 

[Silver Silva]

shocking he has not scored one against zimbabwe yet

Yeah hopefully he can correct it oneday

 

[Apex Predator]

Chandimal the 15th Test player to score a Test hundred against 9 different teams , only South Africa and Zimbabwe left to complete the set , we tour SA later in the year

SL are playing SA again on non Highveld venues like in 2020. Durban and Port Elizabeth. They have a chance yet again

 

[Chin Music]

Yeah hopefully he can correct it oneday

I have to admit that I have a slight more liking for the player who doesn't necessarily fill his boots against the small teams and has an even spread of scores against everyone, rather than a player who scores big against the small teams to cover up failures against the best.

 

[Silver Silva]

SL are playing SA again on non Highveld venues like in 2020. Durban and Port Elizabeth. They have a chance yet again

Looking forward to that series , I think for the first time we go to South Africa having a better batting line up pedigree wise than the South Africans.

 

[ataraxia]

God I love GP.

 

[flibbertyjibber]

Looking forward to that series , I think for the first time we go to South Africa having a better batting line up pedigree wise than the South Africans.

I'd say so. Though you are in a pickle in a way that 3 of your best bats comfortably count as old. How long they can keep going for is anyones guess.

 

[Moss]

Thats a reward for the spinners managing to keep it tight for the last hour or so, played on Chandimal’s patience. Well batted but unnecessary from him.

I guess NZ not allowing SL to completely run away with the scoring rate is the one positive so far. Hopefully the new ball helps.