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The third and final ODI between new zealand i Sri Lanka had its own set of thriller-defining moments. While Sri Lanka put up a solid display with the bat amidst the attack from the Blackcaps bowlers. A special moment of the match came when Matt Henry he made an impressive catch to bid farewell Charith Asalanka on a duck
Matt Henry’s boundary line heroics stunned Charith Asalanka
New Zealand tightened their grip on the 3rd ODI against Sri Lanka with a brilliant fielding display, highlighted by Michael BracewellHenry’s clever bowling and athleticism. In the 29th over, Bracewell dismissed Sri Lankan captain Asalanka with a well-executed delivery. Asalanka attempted a lofted shot into distance, where Henry completed an outstanding catch.
Running to his right, Henry took the catch near the boundary, tossed the ball into the air as he approached the pads, then returned to the field to complete the catch at the second attempt. It was a crucial wicket as Asalanka fell for a duck after facing five balls, leaving Sri Lanka in trouble.
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🗣️”Matt Henry has taken a ripper!”
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Sri Lanka made a respectable total
Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat first. His decision turned out to be worthy Pathum Nissanka giving the visitors a quick start, smashing 66 runs off just 42 balls, including six fours and five sixes. However, wickets fell for the visitors at regular intervals. Avishka Fernandostruggling for fluency, he scored 17 off 33 balls before being caught Mark Chapman turned off Nathan Smith. Sri Lanka’s innings, which had started brightly, lost momentum as the match progressed.
Where in Mendi played a vital knock of 54 off 48 balls, hitting five fours and two sixes, but his dismissal for Mitchell Santner derailed Sri Lanka’s progress. Kamindu Mendis he tried to stabilize the innings with 46 runs from 71 deliveries but his slow scoring rate added pressure to the middle order. Henry eventually fell, proving to be New Zealand’s star bowler with four wickets.
Sri Lanka’s middle and lower order showed glimpses of resilience. Janith Liyanage he scored a valuable 53 off 52 balls, including three fours and two sixes, but his dismissal came at a critical time. With Liyange’s dismissal, Matt Henry completed 150 wickets in the ODI format becoming the second fastest bowler from New Zealand to reach this milestone, just behind. Trent Boultwho managed it in 81 innings. Henry achieved this remarkable individual feat in 83 innings for the Blackcaps.
Chamindu Wickramasinghe i Wanindu Hasaranga chipped in with 19 and 15 runs respectively before Henry cleaned them up again. Maheesh Theekshana remained unbeaten at the crease at the end of the innings. Sri Lanka made 290/8 in their 50 overs.
New Zealand’s bowlers, led by Henry’s four-wicket haul, played a crucial role in restricting Sri Lanka after a blistering start by the top order. Santner and Bracewell supported him well, picking up two wickets each.
