http://www.senore.com/Cricket/New-Zealand-c754 v Sri Lanka live match update ICC world cup 2011
After 20.4 overs the ongoing battle between Sri Lanka and New Zealand hangs as http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Sri-Lanka-c758’s side managed to pick up two vital wickets of Brendon McCullum and Jessie Ryder. Brendon McCullum scored only 13 runs of 21 deliveries. After sending both players to the pavilion, the Lankan tigers are playing their hearts out on the field. Up till now they have successfully pushed back the Kiwis batsmen with a total score of 76 runs for the loss of 2 wickets after 20.4 overs.
Kiwi skipper, Daniel Vettori called the right side of the coin and elected to put runs on board, as it becomes difficult to chase runs under the lights in Colombo.
Martin Guptill and Brendon McCullum opened the innings for the Black Caps. McCullum, unfortunately, let the Sri Lankan bowlers get under his skin, and finally lost his wicket at a total of 32 runs, to Rangana Herath in frustration.
Mr. dependable, Jessie Ryder stepped in next.
With the arrival of Jesse Ryder on the crease, Guptill and Ryder began a series of irresponsible shots, but primarily only to engineer a partnership that was much needed at this stage of the game. Together they established a partnership of 56 runs, which included some impressive shots from Guptill, who maturely steered the kiwi ship. His innings till now include 3 fours’.
After making 69 runs, New Zealand lost Jesse Ryder’s wicket at the hands of spin wizard, Muttiah Muralitharan in his first over of the innings. Ryder managed to score only 19 runs of 34 balls. Kumar Sangakkara caught the valuable Jesse Ryder behind the stumps.
Sri Lanka up till now has been successful in putting pressure on the Kiwi batsmen. Their spearheads, Herath, Muralitharan and Lasith Malinga have been performing up to their required potential.
The pitch seems to be lucrative for the spinners. Colombo’s weather is warm and will test the physical fitness of both sides in the later hours of the innings. Crowd in the stadium is cheering the home team and wants them to win the penultimate round of this prestigious competition.
The pitch’s potential for spin indicates the Black Caps dependence on their veteran spinner and Captain, Danial Vettori. Kiwis have replaced their young talent http://www.senore.com/Cricket/AJ-McKay-c962, who has been impressive in their domestic cricket circuit.
All eyes are on http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Muttiah-Muralitharan-c78157 who is playing his last World Cup and his fans are expecting some breathtaking farewell performance from his end.
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