NZ vs SL (WATCH): Matt Henry pulls off an impressive feat to dismiss Charit Asalanka in the 3rd ODI.

The third and final ODI between New Zealand And Sri Lanka It had its own thriller defining moments. Amid an onslaught of Blackcap bowlers, Sri Lanka put in a strong display with the bat. When a special moment comes in the game Matt Henry He picked up an amazing thing to drive Charit Asalanka On the duck.

Matt Henry’s border-line heroics shocked Charit Asalanka

New Zealand in 3rd ODI against Sri Lanka at home with a catch-and-release performance Michael BracewellBrilliant bowling and Henry’s athleticism. In the 29th over, Bracewell dismissed the Sri Lankan captain Asalanka for good measure. Asalanka attempted a long-range shot, and Henry finished with a superb finish.

Running right, Henry took the catch near the boundary, tossed the ball into the air as he neared the cushion, then came back down the field to complete the catch at the second attempt. Aslanka fell for a duck facing five balls and it was a crucial wicket where Sri Lanka were in trouble.

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Sri Lanka put up a respectable total

Elected to bat first in Sri Lanka’s win. Their decision was found to be appropriate Pathum Nissanka Getting the visitors off to a flying start, they scored 66 off just 42 balls, including six fours and five sixes. However, wickets keep falling for the visitors. Avishka FernandoStruggling for efficiency, he scored 17 off 33 balls before being caught. Mark Chapman It’s gone Nathan Smith. Sri Lanka’s innings, which started brightly, lost momentum as the game progressed.

Where in Mendi He was dismissed after hitting 54 off 48 balls with five fours and two sixes. Mitchell Santner It has spoiled Sri Lanka’s development. Kamindu Mendis He managed to score 71 in 46 runs but his slow scoring rate put pressure on his average. He eventually fell to Henry, who proved to be a star player with four wickets for New Zealand.

Sri Lanka’s middle and lower order showed signs of resistance. Janet Lianaj He scored a valuable 53 off 52 balls, including three fours and two sixes, but it was a crucial moment when he was dismissed. With Lyon’s dismissal, Matt Henry completed 150 wickets in the ODI format, becoming the second fastest bowler from New Zealand to reach the milestone, behind Trent BoltHe managed 81 innings. Henry managed to achieve this impressive personal achievement in 83 innings for the Blackcaps.

Chamindu Wickramasinghe And Wanindu Hasaranga He chipped in with 19 and 15 runs respectively before Henry came back to clean them up. Mahesh Tekshana remained undefeated in the debate at the end of the game. Sri Lanka 290/8 in 50 overs.

Led by Henry’s four-wicket haul, the New Zealand bowlers played a crucial role in restricting Sri Lanka after a high-order start. Santner and Bracewell backed him up with two wickets each.

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