*Official* New Zealand in Sri Lanka

[Bahnz]

Urgh what a shitshow. Sri Lanka reasonably strong favourites to win now imo

 

[Howe_zat]

Biggest 1st innings deficits of all time

 

[straw man]

Always good to break records

 

[Moss]

Was hoping we don't enforce the follow on , because the opposition almost always puts up a better fight in the second dig and mentally to bowl a side out again after you've just done so can be challenging for bowlers , but they might leave us with no choice with the way they are batting

Fight is something that’s been in short supply from the opposition, but yeah in situations like this you should probably grind them to dust.

 

[Athlai]

I reckon Sri Lanka may win this one

 

[anonymouskefe]

They’ll probably point to all those letoffs on the first day and decide that but for fine margins NZ would’ve dominated this test, hence no need to panic.

Maybe do an england and claim a moral victory

 

[SteveNZ]

Lol. Never used that term before, seems to fit

 

[anonymouskefe]

lasted about 4 more balls than expected another captains knock

 

[Fuller Pilch]

SL should bat again and see if they can win by 1,000

 

[OverratedSanity]

Jayasuriya's home stats are filthy at this stage of his career. 78 wickets in 10 tests with 9 5fers.

 

[Howe_zat]

Prabath Jayasuriya at Galle: 8 matches, 68 wickets at 20.63, 8 five-fors
Prabath Jayasuriya not at Galle: 8 matches, 26 wickets at 46.58, 1 five-for

 

[Fuller Pilch]

The problem with our team is a lack of experience. Ditch the youngsters Ravindra, Phillips, and O'Rourke and replace them with Young, Bracewell, and Henry for the 1st test in India. That way everyone can be over 30.

 

[Swamp Witch Hattie]

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We (NZ) currently occupy the #5 and #6 positions on this list. We have played well enough against SL during this test to avoid the dreaded #1 position but we could still get to #2. The good news is that if that happens, it isn't all bad because our current #5 and #6 positions will then improve to #6 and #7.

 

[Moss]

Jayasuriya has really settled into his work after indifferent bowling on the 2nd day of the first test. Relentless stuff.

 

[andruid]

Jayasuriya's home stats are filthy at this stage of his career. 78 wickets in 10 tests with 9 5fers.

A Jayasuriya killing it with the ball, and. Mendis killing it with the bat? Are we in the end times?

Anyway, SL looking really dominant here

 

[Chubb]

More one sided than the AFL grand final but at least I understand what’s going on in this.

 

[Meridio]

Sri Lanka's day so far imo but who knows what could happen after lunch!

 

[ashley bach]

78-9 @SillyCowCorner1

 

[Neil Young]

A Jayasuriya killing it with the ball, and. Mendis killing it with the bat? Are we in the end times?

Anyway, SL looking really dominant here

You think?

 

[Moss]

Santner top scoring here feels entirely appropriate.