Sri Lanka tour of NZ

[_snafu_]

Pretty even game so far. Enjoying the contest.

 

[JJ]

Yeah, good effort, but Sri Lanka still favourites atm

Seen some real character this test, first Sangakarra and now Williamson and Watling - good stuff

Edit - and Chandimal - pretty good comeback that

 

[lockyno1]

Would need 250 ahead to have some chance on day 5

 

[Twizzle]

Nice innings from Williamson, but he needs to go on with it, not enough just yet.

 

[Rabbits20]

If NZ set Sri Lanka around 220-230 to win it will be a close chase.

 

[Rabbits20]

Watling has character. He is a fighter with the bat and delivers a lot when NZ really need it.

 

[JJ]

Watling has character. He is a fighter with the bat and delivers a lot when NZ really need it.

He is a good player, is due.

We're still well behind, but these are two with good technique and determination.

Williamson is the goods, no question about that

 

[vvvrulz]

Its quite even at the moment with the lead at 118

They could collapse and end up at 150 (not enough) or they could kick on and push it up to 250+
Anyone's game right now

 

[Meth]

First session this morning is so crucial.

 

[typicalfan]

Sri Lanka have been poor. Dropped Williamson twice and negative tactics. Makes you wonder if they want to win the game. Reminds me of Pakistan v Australia over here last time.

 

[Meth]

311 is the highest fourth innings total at the Basin. 277 is the highest winning fourth innings total at the Basin.

 

[Meth]

Sri Lanka have been poor. Dropped Williamson twice and negative tactics. Makes you wonder if they want to win the game. Reminds me of Pakistan v Australia over here last time.

I think they want to win.

 

[typicalfan]

I think they want to win.

You'd hope so.

 

[vvvrulz]

Sri Lanka have been poor. Dropped Williamson twice and negative tactics. Makes you wonder if they want to win the game. Reminds me of Pakistan v Australia over here last time.

You're talking about that K.Akmal 4 drops / Hussey century / crazy collapse match?

That one smacked of fixing....

 

[Meth]

I would love New Zealand to bat for the whole day today. I'm getting way ahead of myself, but I think that should colour their approach this morning. They really need not be in any rush whatsoever.

 

[Meth]

Great 50 from Watling. Hope he goes on to convert it to a ton.

 

[typicalfan]

You're talking about that K.Akmal 4 drops / Hussey century / crazy collapse match?

That one smacked of fixing....

Yeah well we all know what happened there but Sri Lanka had NZ by the throat and then let them up. I mean Williamson and Watling battled hard but Sri Lanka didn't make it that difficult for them.

 

[vvvrulz]

Yeah well we all know what happened there but Sri Lanka had NZ by the throat and then let them up. I mean Williamson and Watling battled hard but Sri Lanka didn't make it that difficult for them.

This isn't a particularly great bowling attack though, other than Herath
In fact the entire Sri Lankan team barring Sanga, Mathews and Herath is pretty average really

 

[WaznTheGreat]

Bloody Sri Lanka,they will crumble in the 2nd innings if the Kiwi's get a lead of 250.

 

[Meth]

Sri Lanka very defensive.