Cricket: paceman Eranga jolts Kiwis with twin strike | Cricket - Hindustan Times
close_game
close_game

Cricket: paceman Eranga jolts Kiwis with twin strike

AFP | By, Sri Lanka
Nov 17, 2012 03:32 PM IST

Shaminda Eranga rocked New Zealand with two wickets off three balls on the opening day of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle today.

Shaminda Eranga rocked New Zealand with two wickets off three balls on the opening day of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle on Saturday.

The paceman, playing only his second Test, removed opener Martin Guptill (11) and Kane Williamson for no score in his third over before the tourists reached 80-3 in their first innings at lunch.

Hindustan Times - your fastest source for breaking news! Read now.

Opener Brendon McCullum was unbeaten on 38 at the break with Daniel Flynn (21 not out) after New Zealand elected to bat at the Galle International Stadium. The pair have so far added 40 for the unfinished fourth-wicket stand.

Guptill was caught by Angelo Mathews who took a low catch to his right at second slip, while Williamson was caught at first slip by Tharanga Paranavitana in the same over.

Fast bowler Nuwan Kulasekara put more pressure on New Zealand when he bowled skipper Ross Taylor (nine) in his fifth over to send the tourists reeling at 40-3.

McCullum played some attractive shots in the morning session, hitting Eranga for two successive fours early in his innings. He has so far cracked six boundaries in his 80-ball knock.

New Zealand went into the match with three pacemen, Trent Boult, Doug Bracewell and Tim Southee, and one specialist spinner, Jeetan Patel.

The hosts named two fast bowlers, Kulasekara and Eranga, and as many spinners, Suraj Randiv and Rangana Herath, in their team.

Sri Lankan opener Dimuth Karunaratne, who replaced injured Tillakaratne Dilshan, made his Test debut.

Stay updated with the latest Cricket News, IPL Live Scores, and exclusive insights on the MI vs SRH Live Score, IPL 2024 Schedule, match highlights, and more. Explore comprehensive Cricket Schedule, track the race for the Purple Cap and Orange Cap in IPL 2024, and stay ahead with all the cricket-related updates on the Hindustan Times Website and Apps.
SHARE THIS ARTICLE ON
Share this article
SHARE
Story Saved
Live Score
OPEN APP
Saved Articles
Following
My Reads
Sign out
New Delhi 0C
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Start 14 Days Free Trial Subscribe Now
Follow Us On