New Zealand won by 2 Wkts
Day 5
New Zealand scurry to a famous Test win running a bye off the final ball!
Sri Lanka's push for a spot in the #WTC23 final falls agonisingly short!#NZvSL Scorecard: https://t.co/p873rNARKS pic.twitter.com/CnFWN8xBti
— ICC (@ICC) March 13, 2023
Frames from a famous finish 🖼 #NZvSL pic.twitter.com/1gvicsrruK
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) March 13, 2023
Test cricket, you beauty! ❤️#WTC23 | #NZvSL pic.twitter.com/7l7Yjmzraz
— ICC (@ICC) March 13, 2023
Sri Lanka and New Zealand, well played both of you 👏 pic.twitter.com/Ahrz5nGeJV
— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) March 13, 2023
An amazing Test. 🤝 @IamDimuth and @OfficialSLC #NZvSL pic.twitter.com/ySLYNLVs67
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) March 13, 2023
A thriller in Christchurch. #NZvSL pic.twitter.com/7hv2j4bEjJ
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) March 13, 2023
Test hundred number 27 for Kane Williamson. A crucial knock on Day 5 🏏 pic.twitter.com/hRpM9WhP1s
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) March 13, 2023
Test century No.27 for Kane Williamson!
Has he done enough to guide New Zealand to a Test victory at Hagley Oval?
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— ICC (@ICC) March 13, 2023
A thrilling run chase in Christchurch!
Sri Lanka need five wickets to keep their #WTC23 hopes alive, though New Zealand could steal a last-gasp victory!
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Scorecard: https://t.co/p873rNARKS pic.twitter.com/N4AQZsFe8G
— ICC (@ICC) March 13, 2023
A fifty to go with a century in the first innings for Daryl Mitchell!
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— ICC (@ICC) March 13, 2023
The New Zealand mainstay is proving to be a thorn in Sri Lanka's side!
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— ICC (@ICC) March 13, 2023
Day 4
Set for a thrilling finish tomorrow!
Can Sri Lanka keep their #WTC23 hopes alive with a win? Or will New Zealand hold firm at Hagley Oval?
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— ICC (@ICC) March 12, 2023
Target set in Christchurch 🎯
We're set for a thrilling finish in the first #NZvSL Test!
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— ICC (@ICC) March 12, 2023
Sri Lanka press their #WTC23 claim in Christchurch!
Centurion Angelo Mathews and Dhananjaya de Silva will look to set New Zealand an imposing target in the final session of day four.
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— ICC (@ICC) March 12, 2023
Test century 14 for Angelo Matthews 👏
Sri Lanka's push for the #WTC23 continues as they build their second innings lead.
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— ICC (@ICC) March 12, 2023
Sri Lanka steady in the morning session at Hagley Oval 👊
Angelo Mathews passes fifty as batting partner Dinesh Chandimal ticks over 5000 Test runs!
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— ICC (@ICC) March 12, 2023
New Zealand hunt for early wickets, as Sri Lanka press their #WTC23 claims by building a second innings lead 👊
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— ICC (@ICC) March 11, 2023
Day 3
NZ -373
SL -83/3 (Overs 38)
Sri Lanka lead by 65 Runs
Daryl Mitchell full of praise for Blair Tickner after the @CentralStags bowler took 3-28 on Day 3 at Hagley Oval 🏏 @NZvSL pic.twitter.com/MVdmldgDEN
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) March 11, 2023
New Zealand assert control as Sri Lanka lose their top three.
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— ICC (@ICC) March 11, 2023
Sri Lanka trail by 9 runs at Tea.
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— ICC (@ICC) March 11, 2023
Some entertaining late hitting from Matt Henry (72) and a superb century from Daryl Mitchell (102) give New Zealand an 18-run lead.
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— ICC (@ICC) March 11, 2023
A new entry into the Crowd Catch Hall of Fame 🏏 #NZvSL pic.twitter.com/TbaUTGfCnF
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) March 11, 2023
4th Test fifty for Matt Henry. Crucial runs at his home ground 🏏 #NZvSL pic.twitter.com/Tss4PhWF0X
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) March 11, 2023
An entertaining fifty from Matt Henry including 7 fours and 2 sixes 💥
New Zealand move within touching distance of a first innings lead.
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— ICC (@ICC) March 11, 2023
A fifth Test hundred for Daryl Mitchell 🔥
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— ICC (@ICC) March 11, 2023
#StatChat | Daryl Mitchell becomes the 2nd fastest New Zealander to five Test hundreds. #NZvSL pic.twitter.com/PU7Khk6Avx
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) March 11, 2023
A Hagley hundred! Daryl Mitchell's fifth Test hundred and first against Sri Lanka 🏏 #NZvSL pic.twitter.com/pEiPNCTcDa
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) March 11, 2023
Daryl Mitchell remains unbeaten (71*) as New Zealand trail by 116 runs at Lunch on Day 3.
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— ICC (@ICC) March 11, 2023
An 8th Test fifty for Daryl Mitchell.
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— ICC (@ICC) March 10, 2023
Day 2
SL -355
NZ -162/5 (Overs 63)
New Zealand trail by 193 Runs
Sri Lanka are on top in the first Test against New Zealand as they look to press their claims for a #WTC23 Final berth 🔥
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— ICC (@ICC) March 10, 2023
Joining the team tomorrow at Hagley Oval? Saturday is Dress Up Day and there are prizes to be won! Tickets | https://t.co/RVe2yXTXjx #NZvSL pic.twitter.com/td7YLkw3T0
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) March 10, 2023
Your chance to own a piece of memorabilia with proceeds going to the @nzredcross NZ disaster fund as part of @ANZAotearoa's 'Pitch In' initiative to raise money for people affected by the recent weather events.
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— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) March 10, 2023
Time for a drink in Christchurch. The Latham/Mitchell partnership worth 51. Follow play after lunch LIVE in NZ with @sparknzsport or @todayfm.nz. #NZvSL pic.twitter.com/jcOxu7e1sO
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) March 10, 2023
New Zealand and Sri Lanka are evenly poised as the visitors take two quick wickets before tea on day two of the first Test 🙌
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— ICC (@ICC) March 10, 2023
Strong start for Tom Latham after lunch in Christchurch. This cover drive enjoyed by @sumostevenson on the @sparknzsport mic. #NZvSL pic.twitter.com/5tjM2cL5PY
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) March 10, 2023
New Zealand reach 50 without loss after Sri Lanka made 355 in the first Test 👏
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— ICC (@ICC) March 10, 2023
The New Zealand openers make it through to lunch with 12 runs on the board as they start to chase Sri Lanka's total of 355 👊
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— ICC (@ICC) March 10, 2023
Test five-wicket bag number 15 for Tim Southee. He leads to the team off to applause from the players and crowd at Hagley Oval 🏏 #NZvSL pic.twitter.com/LUfHC8rGv0
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) March 9, 2023
Sri Lanka have put themselves in a strong position in the first Test against New Zealand as they aim for a late surge into the #WTC Final 💪
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— ICC (@ICC) March 10, 2023
Sri Lanka are back on the attack in the first Test against New Zealand after Tim Southee dismissed Dhananjaya de Silva early on day two 🔥
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— ICC (@ICC) March 9, 2023
All set for Day 2! Follow the Dulux Test Series LIVE in NZ with Spark Sport or Today FM and with Supreme TV in Sri Lanka. #NZvSL pic.twitter.com/AIQ4meVaEo
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) March 9, 2023
Join the team on Day 2. Follow the Dulux Test Series LIVE in NZ with Spark Sport or Today FM and with Supreme TV in Sri Lanka. #NZvSL pic.twitter.com/GQF93pXHMb
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) March 9, 2023
Day 1
SL -305/6 (Overs 75)
Dhananjaya de Silva remains unbeaten to close out a solid day for Sri Lanka!
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— ICC (@ICC) March 9, 2023
Rain in Christchurch during the Tea break keeps the players off the field. Stay tuned for updates 🏏 #NZvSL pic.twitter.com/bCc78D83Yx
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) March 9, 2023
#StatChat | New Zealand's new 2nd highest Test wicket-taker of all time, TG Southee. pic.twitter.com/nw1Y98iFCc
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) March 9, 2023
Sri Lanka continue to roll on in Christchurch!
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— ICC (@ICC) March 9, 2023
The No.10-ranked Test batter is once again in good touch 👊
Can Dimuth Karunaratne reach three figures?
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— ICC (@ICC) March 9, 2023
A head-turning first session from Sri Lanka at Hagley Oval 👏
Kusal Mendis raced to a half-century in just 40 balls in an unbeaten 106-run stand with Dimuth Karunaratne 🏏
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— ICC (@ICC) March 9, 2023
Action underway in Christchurch!
New Zealand bowl first as Sri Lanka make their final push for the #WTC23 final!
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— ICC (@ICC) March 8, 2023
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— Spark Sport (@sparknzsport) March 8, 2023
The XI for the first match of the Dulux Test Series against Sri Lanka. Skipper Tim Southee opts to bowl first after a coin toss win at Hagley Oval 🏏 Follow LIVE in NZ with @sparknzsport or @TodayFM_nz and with Supreme TV in Sri Lanka. Scoring | https://t.co/D93Eu9xIFK. #NZvSL pic.twitter.com/BDtXCFDT1r
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) March 8, 2023
LIVE NOW!
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— Spark Sport (@sparknzsport) March 8, 2023
The BLACKCAPS are back in action this morning against Sri Lanka at Hagley Oval in Christchurch.
If you won the toss would you bat or bowl first?
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— Spark Sport (@sparknzsport) March 8, 2023
Time for Day 1! Follow play from Hagley Oval LIVE in NZ with Spark Sport or Today FM and with Supreme TV in Sri Lanka. #NZvSL pic.twitter.com/iAK4gosefL
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) March 8, 2023
An update from Matt Henry ahead of the 1st Test against Sri Lanka after he spent time off the field on Day 5 against England in Wellington. #NZvSL pic.twitter.com/aKH2gTadf7
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) March 8, 2023
It all starts tomorrow at Hagley Oval in Christchurch! Follow play LIVE in NZ with @sparknzsport or @TodayFM_nz and with Supreme TV in Sri Lanka. #NZvSL pic.twitter.com/nzfRFqT2qn
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) March 8, 2023
All set at Hagley Oval! Follow the first match of the Dulux Test Series against Sri Lanka from 11:00am NZT tomorrow LIVE with @sparknzsport & @TodayFM_nz. #NZvSL pic.twitter.com/iNEgwAxoMD
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) March 8, 2023