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The third and last ODI between New Zealand and Sri Lanka It had its own set of cliffhanger moments. While Sri Lanka put up a solid display with the bat amid an attack by the Blackcaps players. A special moment of the match occurred when matt henry made an impressive catch to say goodbye Charith Asalanka about a duck
Matt Henry’s borderline heroics surprised Charith Asalanka
New Zealand strengthened their dominance in the 3rd ODI against Sri Lanka with a brilliant display on the field, highlighted by Michael BracewellHenry’s smart bowling and athleticism. In the 29th minute, Bracewell dismissed Sri Lanka captain Asalanka with a well-executed delivery. Asalanka attempted a lofted long-range shot, where Henry made an exceptional catch.
Running to his right, Henry made the catch near the boundary, tossed the ball into the air as he approached the sidelines, and then returned to the field to complete the catch on the second down. It was a crucial wicket as Asalanka fell into the trap after facing five balls, leaving Sri Lanka in trouble.
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🗣️ “Matt Henry has become a ripper!”
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– BLACK CAPS (@BLACK CAPS) January 11, 2025
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Sri Lanka scored a respectable total
Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat first. His decision proved valuable with Pathum Nissanka giving the visitors a good start, smashing 66 runs off just 42 balls, including six fours and five sixes. However, wickets kept falling for the visitors at regular intervals. Avishka Fernandostruggling for fluency, he scored 17 off 33 balls before being caught by Mark Chapman off Nathan Smith. Sri Lanka’s innings, which had started brightly, lost momentum as the game progressed.
Where in Mendi he 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 off 71 deliveries, but his slow scoring pace added pressure on the middle order. He eventually fell to Henry, who turned out to be New Zealand’s star bowler with four wickets.
Sri Lanka’s middle and lower order showed flashes 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 the dismissal of Liyange, Matt Henry completed 150 wickets in ODI format becoming the second fastest New Zealand bowler to reach this milestone, just behind. Trent Boultwho achieved it in 81 innings. Henry managed to achieve this remarkable individual achievement in 83 innings for the Blackcaps.
Chamindu Wickramasinghe and Wanindu Hasaranga contributed 19 and 15 runs, respectively, before Henry returned to clean them up. Maheesh Theekshana remained unbeaten at the crease at the end of the innings. Sri Lanka scored 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 bright start by the top order. Santner and Bracewell supported him well, getting two wickets each.
