NEW vs SRI ODI Series New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Jan 08, 2025 Highlights

OUT! O'Rourke breaks through! Pitched up, pitching outside off stump again. Theekshana gets forward and eases a drive, but is caught by Mitchell on the off side.

FOUR! Good length from O'Rourke, pitching outside off stump once again. Theekshana pushes forward and punches a drive for four runs through the off side field.

Wide. Short of a length, pitching far outside off. Theekshana goes back but misses while attempting a cut

On a good line and length. Asitha Fernando gets on the front foot and plays a sloppy pull

Pitched up, pitching outside off stump. Asitha Fernando moves onto the front foot and plays a defensive stroke

Santner pitches one up, pitching on a good line. Theekshana moves onto the front foot and inside edges for one run behind square.

Pitched up, pitching outside off again. Theekshana gets forward but swings and misses while attempting to play a sweep

Length ball, outside off stump. Theekshana moves onto the front foot and defends

Pitched up, on a good line. Theekshana gets forward and plays a sweep

OUT! O'Rourke breaks through! Back of a length from O'Rourke, outside off stump. Malinga gets forward and pulls sloppily, and is brilliantly caught by NG Smith back behind point. An incredible display of catching by NG Smith!

Short ball, pitching outside off stump. Malinga goes back but makes no contact while trying to play a late cut

Wide. Short of a length, pitching on a good line but angled loosely across Malinga. He gets on the back foot but makes no contact while trying to play a pull

On a good line and length from O'Rourke. Malinga steps back and punches a sloppy drive

Good length from O'Rourke, pitching outside off. Malinga creates room and defends

OUT! Caught. Short, pitching outside off stump once more. Kamindu Mendis goes back and pulls shakily. New Zealand appeal for a catch. The umpires converse before deciding to call for an umpire review. A decision has been made by the third umpire, and Kamindu Mendis is given out.

Santner pitches one up, pitching outside off once again. Theekshana pushes forward and plays a defensive stroke

Good length, outside off stump once again. Theekshana moves onto the back foot, and is hit on the pad while attempting to play a defensive shot. The umpire gives Theekshana out LBW, however Theekshana signals for a review. The decision is overturned by DRS.

Length ball, pitching outside off stump. Theekshana rocks back and cuts poorly

Santner pitches one up, outside off. Theekshana gets forward and eases a drive

Santner comes around the wicket. Yorker, pitching outside off stump. Theekshana pushes forward but makes no contact while trying to play a drive