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In the third ODI between new zealand i Sri Lanka on January 11, 2025, Kiwi pacer Matt Henry showed his bowling prowess with an extraordinary delivery that left Sri Lanka all out Wanindu Hasaranga stunned This moment not only highlighted Henry’s skill but also marked a key point in the match as Sri Lanka struggled to set a competitive total.
Matt Henry hits Wanindu Hasranga with a jaffa
Hasaranga’s dismissal came at the end of 48, a crucial moment for Sri Lanka, who were looking to strengthen their innings. Coming in at No. 8, Hasaranga looked to accelerate the scoring after a steady partnership. However, Henry’s unplayable yorker crashed into the stumps, sending Hasaranga back to the pavilion after he managed to score just 15 runs off 9 balls. The sound of wood echoed through the stadium, prompting a roar from the crowd as he took Henry’s third wicket of the day and further dented Sri Lanka’s hopes of crossing the 300-run mark. They eventually finished with a total of 290/8 in their allotted overs.
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— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) January 11, 2025
The historic success of Matt Henry
Henry’s performance was not just about taking wickets; it was historic With figures of 4/52, he reached the milestone of 150 ODI wickets, becoming the second fastest New Zealand bowler to achieve the feat in men’s ODIs. His ability to deliver under pressure was evident as he constantly troubled the Sri Lankan batsmen with his pace and accuracy. beside him, Mitchell Santner contributed significantly with two wickets, while Nathan Smith i Michael Bracewell each chipped in with a wicket.
Sri Lanka’s struggles with batting depth
Sri Lanka started their innings positively after winning the toss and electing to bat first. Pathum Nissanka he looked promising, scoring a half-century off just 31 balls before retiring injured due to a hamstring problem. However, as wickets fell at regular intervals, the pressure mounted on the lower order. Avishka Fernando he struggled for runs and managed just 17 before being dismissed. The Mendis duo, Kusal i we love youhe tried to stabilize the innings with an 87-run partnership for the third wicket, but his efforts were not enough to ensure a strong finish.
Janith LiyanageThe composed knock of 53 runs provided some stability towards the end of the innings, but lower-order contributions were essential to set a challenging target. With the dismissal of Hasaranga, the Sri Lankan tailenders could not build on their earlier momentum.
New Zealand’s poor batting performance in the 3rd overrd HATE
New Zealand’s batting performance in the third ODI against Sri Lanka was disappointing, culminating in a total of just 150 runs, resulting in a defeat of 140. This match marked the end of the series, where New Zealand a 2-0 lead had previously been secured.
The innings started badly for New Zealand, losing their first five wickets for just 21 runs in the first six overs. Will Young i Rachin Ravindra fell early, contributing just one run between them. Mark Chapman he was New Zealand’s standout, scoring 81 runs off 81 balls, including ten fours and one six, but he lacked the support of his teammates.
Daryl Mitchell, Tom Lathami Glen Phillips all failed to score, while Bracewell and Santner could muster only 13 and 2 runs respectively. Smith added 17 runs before being dismissed, and despite a brief cameo from Henry with 12 runs from six balls, New Zealand were bowled out in just 29.4 overs.
The Sri Lankan bowlers were relentless, with Mahesh Theekshana claiming three hatches and We hate Fernando also making important contributions. This result not only gave Sri Lanka a much-needed win, but also highlighted New Zealand’s batting vulnerabilities as they prepare for future challenges.
