NZ vs SL Ball by Ball Commentary

THAT'S IT! New Zealand win by 2 wickets! Unreal scenes at the Hagley Oval. Asitha Fernando goes short again and bowls it at the batter, Kane Williamson shuffles across to pull this one on the leg side but misses again. Niroshan Dickwella behind the wicket pouches it safely and fires a throw at the striker's end as the batters look to sneak in a bye. He does not hit and his throw is collected by Asitha Fernando in the middle of the pitch. Fernando picks the ball, turns around and hits at the non-strikers' end. Sri Lanka think they have got their man but the replays show that the dive by Kane Williamson helped him make his ground by the barest of margins. Sri Lanka are dejected but you gotta stand up and applaud Kane Williamson for his outstanding knock.

Banged in short and around off, Kane Williamson goes for the pull but does not get any bat on it. He has a look a the square leg umpire who deems the ball to be below the batter's head. New Zealand need 1 off the last ball.

FOUR! BEAUTIFUL SHOT! The scores are level now. Asitha Fernando bowls it full and outside off, Kane Williamson picks the length early and leans into the drive. Creams the drive between deep backward point and deep cover for a boundary.

OUT! RUN OUT! Another low full toss outside off, Kane Williamson gets across to the off side and whips this one towards deep mid-wicket. The batters complete a single but Williamson wants to retain the strike and calls Matt Henry for the second. Kasun Rajitha gets to the ball quickly and fires an accurate throw to Asitha Fernando at the non-striker's end. He takes the bails off and catches Henry short of the crease despite the dive.

Low full toss outside off, Matt Henry reaches out to the delivery and hits it down to long off for a run.

Starts with a fullish delivery outside off, Kane Williamson swings his bat at it and gets it from the toe end of the bat. The ball rolls towards long on and he wants to come back for the second. But, he slips while turning and has to settle for a single.

Short of a length on middle by Lahiru Kumara, Matt Henry backs away and creates room. Flat bats this one back over the bowler's head. Ramesh Mendis runs around from long on and makes a good diving stop to save two runs for his side. A bit luck for Sri Lanka as Ramesh Mendis could've touched the toblerone for sure but there were just ropes at the long off region. It will be Kane Williamson on strike at the start of the next over with New Zealand needing 8 from the final 6 balls.

Back of a length outside off, Kane Williamson runs this one down to third man and takes a single.

Full and straight at the stumps, Matt Henry drives this one uppishly towards long off for a single.

OUT! IN THE AIR AND GONE! Lahiru Kumara shortens his length and bowls it on middle, Tim Southee backs away and goes for the pull shot. Does not get it from the middle part of the bat and skies this one high in the air towards deep mid-wicket. Dhananjaya de Silva and Chamika Karunaratne run across from their respective positions for the catch. Dhananjaya de Silva goes for the catch at the last moment and hangs onto it.

Fullish delivery on leg, Kane Williamson flicks this one off his toes to deep square leg for a single.

Nails the yorker at the stumps, Kane Williamson gets his bat down in time and digs this one out in front of deep mid-wicket. Chamika Karunaratne gets to the ball quickly and fires an accurate throw at the striker's end but Williamson is just too quick and safely makes his ground.

Another low full toss angling in on off, Kane Williamson knocks it down to long on and retains the strike with a single. New Zealand need 15 from the last two overs.

Bowls a low full toss near the tramline on the off side, Kane Williamson leaves the ball alone.

Full and tailing at the stumps by Asitha Fernando, Kane Williamson accounts for the inward movement and flicks this one to the right of long on for a brace.

Goes full again and outside off, Tim Southee drives away from the body and gets a thickish outside edge that flies down to third man for a single.

OUT! CAUGHT! Asitha Fernando picks his third wicket of the innings. Asitha Fernando serves a short ball, outside off. Michael Bracewell goes hunting for another boundary. He pulls it powerfully to deep mid-wicket but hits it straight down the throat of Chamika Karunaratne, the substitute fielder who takes a sharp catch in the deep. Is there a twist in the tale?

Full length, outside off. Kane Williamson whips it to long on and takes a single.

FOUR! Brute force by Michael Bracewell! Kasun Rajitha bowls a cutter and on off, Michael Bracewell picks the change of pace and waits for the ball to arrive. Thumps it back over the bowler's head for a boundary. New Zealand now need 20 more runs to win.

Full and angling into the batter, Kane Williamson flicks this one to deep mid-wicket for a single.

On a length and outside off, Kane Williamson frees his arms and slaps this one wide of long off. Lahiru Kumara runs across to his left and scores a direct hit at the non-striker's end. The third umpire is called for but the replays show that Michael Bracewell is safely in.

Low full toss on middle by Kasun Rajitha, Kane Williamson places this one to the left of Lahiru Kumara at long off and comes back for the second.

Nails the yorker at the stumps, Kane Williamson digs this one out back to the bowler.

Full this time and outside off, Kane Williamson carves this one wide of deep point and collects a couple of runs.

WIDE! Bend his back and bowls it short outside off, Kane Williamson looks to ramp this one over the keeper's head but the ball sails over his head. The umpire signals wide for height.

Banged in short and at the batter, Michael Bracewell goes for the pull but does not connect.

TEST HUNDRED NUMBER 27! Kane Williamson continues his domination in the fourth innings of Test cricket. A crucial innings, right when his side needed it the most. It is full, wide of off. Kane Williamson reaches out and taps it to covers for a single. Kane Williamson raises his bat and soaks in the applause of his team-mates and the crowd.

Very full, wide of off. Michael Bracewell carves it towards deep point. They take a single.

A short ball, outside off, swings in late. Michael Bracewell thinks about riding the bounce here but misses it completely.

Asitha Fernando fires it full, tailing into the pads. Kane Williamson gets it through covers off the leading edge. One taken. Kane Williamson is on 99 now.

LEG BYE! It is full, sliding down leg. Michael Bracewell fails to clip it away. The ball rolls to the left of the keeper off the pads. They cross for a leg bye.

WIDE! Asitha Fernando goes full, well outside off, even outside the tramline. Michael Bracewell leaves it alone. Wide called by the umpire.

Full and tailing in on leg, Michael Bracewell works this one to deep square leg for a single. New Zealand need 37 runs now.

Switches to short length and on off, Kane Williamson pulls it to deep square leg and takes a single.

Back of a length and tailing in on middle, Kane Williamson gets on the back foot and places this one gently between deep mid-wicket and deep square leg which allows him to come back for the second.

Tries to go full this time but ends up bowling a low full toss down the leg side, Michael Bracewell flicks this one down to fine leg for a single.

Short again and on off, Kane Williamson stands tall and pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Banged in short and at the batter by Lahiru Kumara, Michael Bracewell swivels in his crease and pulls it hard to deep square leg. Kasun Rajitha stationed there moves quickly to his left and puts in the dive. Saves three runs for his side with an acrobatic effort.

Low full toss outside off, Michael Bracewell drives it to deep cover and takes a single.

Full and outside off, Kane Williamson leans into the drive and plays it to deep cover for a single.

Full and straight, on the pads. Michael Bracewell flicks it to deep square leg for a single.

OUT! TIMBER! This is a brutal delivery by Asitha Fernando! Bowls a searing yorker at the stumps, a hint of inward movement in the air, Tom Blundell gets hurried and fails to get his bat down in time to dig this one out. Sees his middle stump pegged back and New Zealand are all of a sudden 5 wickets down. Do we have a late twist in this game?

Fuller and outside off, Tom Blundell reaches out to the delivery again and drives it to deep point. Dhananjaya de Silva in the deep does not pick the ball which allows batters to run two.

Bowls this one on a length and wide outside off, Tom Blundell goes for the drive away from his body and is lucky not to edge this one.

Another well-directed bouncer, Kane Williamson ducks under and lets it be.

Banged in short and on off by Lahiru Kumara, Tom Blundell goes for the pull but plays it a bit early. Gets an inside edge onto his right elbow. The ball rolls behind square on the leg side for a single.

Full and slanting in on leg, Kane Williamson clips this one off his toes to deep square leg and settles for a single.

Short of a length at the batter, Kane Williamson ducks under and lets it be.

Back of a length on middle, Kane Williamson hangs back and turns this one in front of deep square leg which allows him to come back for the second.

Serves it full and outside off, Kane Williamson pushes this one back to the left of the bowler. Lahiru Kumara fumbles a bit in his follow through but batters decide not to run on the misfield.

Tries to go full again but ends up bowling a full toss on off, Tom Blundell pushes this one back to the bowler.

OUT! CHOPPED IT ON! Asitha Fernando nails the yorker outside off, Daryl Mitchell reaches out to the delivery and looks to dig this one on the off side. The ball catches the inside edge and trickles back onto the stumps. End of a brilliant knock by Daryl Mitchell. Do Sri Lanka sense an opening here?

Fullish delivery around off by Asitha Fernando, Kane Williamson squeezes this one to deep cover for a single.

Slower and into the wicket on middle, Kane Williamson ducks under and lets it go.

Serves it full and outside off, Daryl Mitchell drills it down to long off and takes a single.

Length delivery outside off, Daryl Mitchell plays this one back to the bowler.

Low full toss at the pads, Kane Williamson clips this one nicely but finds mid-wicket.

Another bumper directed at the batter, Daryl Mitchell goes for the pull but gets it from the upper of the bat. The lobs way in front of Angelo Mathews at mid-wicket and the batters cross for a single.

Persists with short length and outside off, Kane Williamson gets on his toes and steers it wide of third man for a run.

Goes short again and on middle, Kane Williamson ducks under and lets it be.

Short of a length and outside off, Daryl Mitchell taps this one off the back foot to deep backward point for a single.

Sharp bumper! Banged in short and at the batter, Daryl Mitchell goes for the hook but the ball climbs on him and he fails to connect.

Low full toss at the stumps, Daryl Mitchell goes for a big heave but gets an inside edge back onto his pads. The ball rolls to point for a single. Another good over for New Zealand.

Full and drifting onto the pads, Kane Williamson turns this one down to fine leg for a single.

FOUR! Immaculate placement! Asitha Fernando keeps this one full and outside off, Kane Williamson gets the width he needs and frees his arms. Creams the drive and gets it wide of deep cover for a boundary.

Another low full toss outside off, Daryl Mitchell drives it to deep cover and settles for a single.

Short of a length on middle, Daryl Mitchell pulls it wide of deep mid-wicket and collects a couple of runs more.

FOUR! Sloppy stuff! Asitha Fernando starts with a low full toss on leg, Daryl Mitchell flicks this one wide of mid on where Chamika Karunaratne runs across to his right. He does not bend down low enough and ends up conceding a boundary.

Short of a length on off, Daryl Mitchell pulls it hard to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Leg bye! Back of a length and tailing back into the batter, Kane Williamson misses the flick and gets hit on the thigh. The ball drops at his feet and batters sneak in a quick single.

FOUR! Lahiru Kumara serves this one fuller in length and on middle, Kane Williamson picks the length early and rolls his wrists. Clips it wide of mid on and collects a boundary.

On a good length just outside off, Kane Williamson steers this one on the off side but finds gully.

Length delivery angling in on off, Kane Williamson allows the ball to come to him and blocks this one out.

Goes full and on middle and leg, Daryl Mitchell clips this one off his toes to deep square leg for a run.

Fullish delivery at the stumps, Daryl Mitchell knocks it down to long on and retains the strike with a single. New Zealand now need 78 more runs to win.

SIX! Another tossed up delivery, full on leg, Daryl Mitchell gets down the track in a flash and swings his bat at it. Gets it from the bottom part of the bat but the power of Mitchell sends the ball over the long on fence for yet another maximum.

Full on middle and leg, Daryl Mitchell gets behind the line and defends.

Keeps it full and on off, Kane Williamson gets forward and works it to point for a single.

Another flighted delivery on leg, Daryl Mitchell hoicks across the line and gets it from the inner part of the bat towards deep square leg for a single.

SIX! Daryl Mitchell goes huge! Prabath Jayasuriya gives this one air and bowls it full on middle, Daryl Mitchell shimmies down the track and thumps it well over long off for a maximum.

BEATEN! A bit fuller this time, outside off. It nips back in off the deck. Kane Williamson hangs his blade away from his body but misses it completely. He gets beaten on the inside edge once again but no luck going Sri Lanka's way.

Lahiru Kumara hurls in a length ball, outside off. It jags back in. Kane Williamson looks to hit it through the line but gets beaten on the inside edge.

It is full, sliding down leg. Daryl Mitchell flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.

Lahiru Kumara dishes it full, around off. Daryl Mitchell pushes it back to the bowler.

It is full, around off. Daryl Mitchell knocks it down to long on and collects a brace once again. This is really good running.

Full-length ball, on off. Daryl Mitchell flicks it down to long on and gets back for two runs quite comfortably. FIFTY FOR MITCHELL! He has certainly picked things up from where he left off. He backs his ton with a half-century here. Incredible run-scorer Daryl Mitchell has turned into.

Full and on leg, blocked solidly.

It is full, on leg. Daryl Mitchell gets low of the reverse sweep and gets it past point. Niroshan Dickwella puts his hands up in the air and appeals for lbw. Prabath Jayasuriya sees his wicket keeper's interest and joins in late. The umpire though is unmoved. The batters cross for one. The replays later confirm that it comes off his gloves.

A bit short, on the stumps. Daryl Mitchell goes back and taps it out.

Floated and full, on off. Daryl Mitchell blocks it on his front foot.

On leg stump, defended solidly.

WIDE! Prabath Jayasuriya spills this one down the leg side. Daryl Mitchell fails to clip it away. Wide called.

Flatter and on the pads. Kane Williamson flicks it to square leg for one.

Shorter, in the channel. Kane Williamson steers it through backward point and crosses.

Length ball, on top of off. Kane Williamson defends it with full face.

Length and on the pads. Daryl Mitchell flicks it to square leg for a single.

Good-length, on fifth stump. It jags back in sharply off the deck. Daryl Mitchell stands tall and tries to heave it across the line but misses.

LEG BYE! A huge appeal for lbw but turned down. It is a full-length ball, around middle. It swings down leg. Kane Williamson tries to flick it away but misses and gets pinged on his pads. Lahiru Kumara appeals but the finger stays down. Dimuth Karunaratne takes the review. The Ball Tracking though confirms that the ball is missing the wickets. The batters get a leg bye in the end. Sri Lanka though lose a review here.

Fuller, on off, tailing back in. Daryl Mitchell gets an inside edge on his pads. It rolls out to the off side and the batters cross.

Fuller, on middle. Kane Williamson works it to the on side off the inner half.

Tosses it up, full and on leg. Kane Williamson goes for the sweep shot. It catches the bottom edge and runs down to fine leg. Two taken.

On middle and leg, blocked solidly.

It is pushed through quicker, on leg stump. Daryl Mitchell prods and gets it past short leg off the inside edge. It is in the air but briefly. They take a single.

Straying on the pads, clipped to the leg side.

Full, outside leg. Kane Williamson gets low and sweeps it to backward square leg for a single.

Lahiru Kumara goes full, on leg. Kane Williamson tucks it through mid-wicket for a single. 109 runs needed to win now.

SIX! All the way! Kane Williamson stays back to this short ball and pulls it over the fine leg fence for a maximum.

Full length, on off, Kane Williamson blocks it late.

In the air...safe! Some rub of green for Daryl Mitchell. It is a short ball, outside off. Daryl Mitchell stands tall and throws his blade at it. The ball goes high in the air off the outside edge but lands safely at mid off. They take a single.

Great fielding! It is a length ball, outside off. Kane Williamson punches it through the line off his back foot. Dimuth Karunaratne makes a sharp stop with a dive to his right in covers. One taken.

Lahiru Kumara starts with an inswinger, full and on off. Kane Williamson blocks it on his front foot.

Good running! It is tossed up, full and outside off. Kane Williamson drives it uppishly over covers. The batters take three runs before the fielder cuts it out. Daryl Mitchell is doing really well to push for these extra runs here and Kane Williamson is obliging.

Darted on the pads, tucked into mid-wicket.

A single now as Daryl Mitchell hits it down to long on.

Full and on leg. Daryl Mitchell reverse sweeps it down to third man and collects a brace.

Prabath Jayasuriya tosses it up, outside leg. It turns way across the batter. Daryl Mitchell goes deep inside the crease but does well to drop his hands.

Fuller, on the pads. Daryl Mitchell clips it to the leg side.

FOUR! Wonderful shot! Pleasing to the eyes. It is pitched up, outside off. Kane Williamson leans in and carves it through the gap between mid off and extra cover. The ball has enough legs to reach the fence. This boundary surely spoils the over for Kasun Rajitha.

Kasun Rajitha hurls in a length ball, in the channel. Kane Williamson plays it late and dabs it down to gully.

A length ball, that jags back in from outside off. Kane Williamson remains solid in his defense this time.

Kane Williamson rocks back to this length ball and punches it towards deep point. The call is for two and they get it.

On a length, outside off once again. Daryl Mitchell takes a step across and clips it towards mid on for an easy single.

Good length, outside off. Daryl Mitchell taps it to covers.

Very full, on off. Daryl Mitchell pushes it gently down the ground. Prabath Jayasuriya hurries to his left but is unable to make the stop. One taken. 10 runs come off this over then. New Zealand are making their intentions pretty clear here.

SIX! BANG! 150 is up for the Kiwis. Prabath Jayasuriya gives it some air this time, full and on off. Daryl Mitchell dances down the track and launches it over the long on fence for a biggie.

Daryl Mitchell prods to this full one and defends it solidly.

A bit slower, full and on off. Kane Williamson knocks it down the park for a single this time.

Fuller, on off. Kane Williamson lofts it inside out over extra covers. Two taken.

Floated and full, on middle. Kane Williamson presses forward and smothers it into the deck.

Fraction short, on off. Daryl Mitchell stands tall and taps it back to the bowler.

On a length, outside off. Daryl Mitchell comes across and fends it into covers.

Full length, around off. Kane Williamson drives it uppishly through point. Fortunately, it goes through the gap. One taken.

Much fuller, in the channel. Kane Williamson shuffles and lets it be.

Swing and a miss! Good length, outside off. shaping further away. Kane Williamson goes after it but misses.

A length ball, outside off. Daryl Mitchell charges down the wicket and clips it in front of long on. The batters take a single.

Tossed up, around leg. It turns away sharply. Kane Williamson plays it late and dabs it into the wicket. This stand is looking really solid now for the hosts.

Another single now as Daryl Mitchell pushes this full ball firmly down the ground.

Shorter, on middle and leg. Kane Williamson goes back and knocks it down to long off for a single.

Daryl Mitchell now gets the reverse sweep out and gets it past the slip fielder. One taken.

It is fuller, on leg. Daryl Mitchell prods and gets a thick inside edge on it. The ball falls short of short leg.

Full and on off. Daryl Mitchell drives it down to the left of the bowler.

On a length around off, Kane Williamson guides this one along the ground to gully. New Zealand need more 146 runs to win.

Full and outside off, Daryl Mitchell shuffles across and knocks it down to long on for a single.

Length delivery outside off, Kane Williamson dabs this to deep point for a single.

Goes full and around off, Daryl Mitchell gets to the pitch of the delivery and drives it down to long off for a single.

Back of a length this time and outside off, Daryl Mitchell shoulders arms.

Starts with a good-length delivery shaping away near the tramline on the off side, Daryl Mitchell lets it be.

Short and on leg by Prabath Jayasuriya, Daryl Mitchell goes back and works it to mid-wicket for a single.

Fuller again and on middle, Daryl Mitchell defends it down the wicket.

Tossed up, full outside off, Daryl Mitchell leans forward and keeps this one out.

Flighted, full at the stumps, Daryl Mitchell pulls out the reverse sweep but gets it off his gloves. Luckily for him, the ball does not lob up in the air.

Full and on leg, Daryl Mitchell uses his feet to defend but gets it from the inner part of the bat towards short leg.

Floated, full and turning away on middle, Daryl Mitchell gets forward to defend but gets an outside edge that goes agonizingly wide of first slip. The ball rolls to third man for a couple of runs.

Much wider this time and outside off, Kane Williamson shoulders arms.

Lands it on a length and angling in just outside off, Kane Williamson gets his gloves out of the way and lets it go.

FIFTY for Kane Williamson! On a good length and outside off, Kane Williamson allows the ball to come to him and plays this one under his eyes. Taps this one past backward point and collects a boundary to bring up his fifty.

Fuller and at the stumps, Daryl Mitchell uses his feet and drives it down to long on for a single.

Good-length delivery shaping away outside off, Daryl Mitchell is happy to let this one go.

FOUR! Kasun Rajitha keeps it full and outside off, Daryl Mitchell plants his foot forward and goes for the drive away from his body. The ball catches the inside edge and races away towards the fine leg fence for a boundary.

Short and down the leg side, Kane Williamson goes back to work it on the leg side but misses. Niroshan Dickwella behind the wicket misses as well but batters decide not to run as the ball rolls behind the keeper.

Another tossed up delivery on leg, Kane Williamson presses forward and keeps it out on the off side.

Floated, full on middle and leg, Kane Williamson pushes it back to the bowler.

Full and quicker at the stumps, Daryl Mitchell knocks it down to long off for a single.

Flighted delivery, full on leg, Kane Williamson gets down and sweeps it to fine leg for a single.

Tossed up nicely, full on leg, the ball turns away from the rough and beats Kane Williamson on the outside edge.

Keeps it full and just outside off, Daryl Mitchell lets it be.

FOUR! Goes with the inswinger this time but drifts at the pads, Daryl Mitchell brings his wrists into play and clips it through mid-wicket for a boundary.

Fuller and swinging away outside off, Daryl Mitchell steps out and shoulders arms.

Length delivery and going away outside off, Kane Williamson gets on top of the bounce and cuts it to deep point for a run.

On a good length in the channel outside off, Kane Williamson gets squared up a bit but still manages to defend this one towards gully.

Full and shaping away outside off, Daryl Mitchell slices this one towards deep point for a single.

Floated, full on leg, Kane Williamson presses forward and defends.

Fuller around off, Kane Williamson gets forward and keeps it out.

Continues to bowl it at the pads and on a fuller length, Kane Williamson gets behind the line and defends.

Touch fuller this time on middle and leg, Kane Williamson watchfully keeps this one out.

Flighted delivery on leg, Kane Williamson blocks this one off his pads.

Short and at the pads by Prabath Jayasuriya, Kane Williamson goes back and works it to short leg.

Lands it full and outside off, Daryl Mitchell goes for the drive but gets it from the outer part of the bat. The ball goes on the bounce towards gully where the fielder makes a sharp stop to his right.

Serves it on a good length and outside off, Daryl Mitchell drives it firmly but finds extra cover.

Bowls it back of a length and angling in off, Kane Williamson stays back and dabs this one to point for a run.

Shorter and outside off by Asitha Fernando, Daryl Mitchell punches this one off the back foot to cover for a single.

On a good length and outside off, Daryl Mitchell takes a big stride forward and defends it back to the bowler.

Back of a length and outside off, Daryl Mitchell withdraws his bat and lets the ball go through to the keeper.

Tossed up, full on off, Daryl Mitchell knocks it down to long off for a run.

Short and flatter on middle and leg, Daryl Mitchell solidly gets behind the line.

Short and at the stumps, Kane Williamson stays back and whips it wide of mid-wicket for a single.

Loopy delivery, full on leg, Daryl Mitchell paddles this one down to fine leg for a single.

Floated, full at the stumps, Daryl Mitchell gets forward and keeps this one out.

Flighted, full on middle, Daryl Mitchell looks to push this one back to the bowler but gets an inside edge. The ball comes off his pads and drops to the left of short leg.

Fuller on off by Asitha Fernando, Daryl Mitchell drives it down to long off and retains the strike with a single.

Length delivery around off, Daryl Mitchell steps out and lofts it over mid off. The ball plugs in the outfield and batters run two.

On a good length outside off, Daryl Mitchell uses his feet to defend this one but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Back of a length on middle, Kane Williamson picks the length early and pulls it wide of deep square leg. Kasun Rajitha runs to his right and puts in the dive to save a run for his side.

FOUR! Edgy! On a good length in the channel outside off, Kane Williamson goes for the drive away from his body and gets a thickish outside edge. The ball travels through the vacant third slip area for a boundary.

Short of a length outside off, Daryl Mitchell advances and pulls it to deep square leg for a single.

Flatter at the stumps, Kane Williamson pushes this one back to the bowler.

Short and on off, Daryl Mitchell works this one towards point and takes a single.

Short and on middle, Daryl Mitchell pushes this one off the back foot to short cover.

WIDE! Short again and on leg, Daryl Mitchell gets inside the line of the ball and leaves the ball alone. It is wided once again.

Floated, full at the pads, Daryl Mitchell gets forward and defends it down the wicket.

WIDE! Another delivery down the leg side, Daryl Mitchell lets it go and it is signalled as a wide.

WIDE! Short and down the leg side again, Daryl Mitchell shoulders arms and the umpire signals a wide.

Short and way down the leg side, Daryl Mitchell leaves the ball alone. The umpire warns Prabath Jayasuriya for bowling this too far down the leg side.

Flighted, full on leg, Daryl Mitchell blocks this one out off his pads.

Shorter, on top of off. Kane Williamson hops and blocks.

Asitha Fernando hurls in a length ball, outside off. It nips away just enough to beat the outside edge once again in this over.

Short one, wide of off. Left alone.

BEATEN! Asitha Fernando drifts in a length ball, on fourth stump. It shapes away late and beats the outside edge.

Kane Williamson stays back and taps this length ball towards point.

Length, outside off. Kane Williamson lets it be.

Fuller, outside leg. Daryl Mitchell blocks it out off his pads. A successful over from Prabath Jayasuriya comes to an end.

SIX! ALL THE WAY! An ideal start for Daryl Mitchell. It is full, on leg. Daryl Mitchell comes down the track, makes some room and launches it over the bowler's head for a biggie.

OUT! CAUGHT! Prabath Jayasuriya is turning the game on its head here. He has picked up his second wicket of the innings and a crucial one. Henry Nicholls' struggles with the bat continue. It is tossed up, full and outside off. Henry Nicholls gets low and goes for the sweep. The ball takes the top-edge and lobs towards backward square leg. Kusal Mendis takes a sharp catch.

Floated and full, outside off. Some extra bounce this time. Henry Nicholls hangs his blade away from his body and gets beaten on the outside edge.

Darted on the pads, Kane Williamson clips it to square leg for a single.

It is full, down leg. Kane Williamson pads it out.

Length, on off, defended to covers.

DROPPED! A huge let off for Kane Williamson. Lahiru Kumara angles in a length ball and gets it to shape away. It catches the outside edge of Kane Williamson's blade. The ball flies low and to the right of the keeper. Niroshan Dickwella dives to that side, gets a hand on it but it does not stick in. The batters sneak a single.

Full length, on off. Kane Williamson fends it to the off side.

A bit straight this time, on a length, around off. Kane Williamson stays back and defends.

Much fuller, angled into the pads. Kane Williamson dabs it back to the bowler.

Misfield! It is a full-length ball, outside off. Henry Nicholls drives it to the right of mid off. Angelo Mathews hurries to his right but the ball sneaks through him. The batters take three with ease.

FOUR! Consecutive boundaries to end the over. Kane Williamson now getting into the act here. It is a short ball, on middle and leg. Kane Williamson whips it powerfully through mid-wicket. It races away for four more.

FOUR! Great use of the feet. It is tossed up, on off. Kane Williamson dances down the track and smacks it down the ground for four runs.

Floated and full, outside off. Henry Nicholls gets low and sweeps it behind square on the leg side for one.

Kane Williamson now wrists this full ball towards long on for an easy single.

Pushed through quicker, on off. Kane Williamson defends it under his eyes.

Full, on off. Henry Nicholls fends it to covers and scampers across for a quick single.

Fuller, outside off. Henry Nicholls drives it toward mid off. Angelo Mathews rushes to his right and makes a sharp stop with a dive. One taken.

A length ball, that comes back in from outside off. Henry Nicholls fails to flick it away and takes a blow on his pads.

FOUR! Nicely played. It is a short ball, on off. Henry Nicholls rides the bounce and heaves it across the line for a boundary at deep mid-wicket.

Length, on leg. Kane Williamson clips it to mid-wicket for one.

Oh lucky! A short ball, on middle. Kane Williamson swivels and tries to pull it away. The ball dies off the inside edge. It almost sneaks inside his pad flaps. Fortunately, it does not deflect on to the sticks.

Lahiru Kumara serves it on a good-length, angling across, in the channel. Henry Nicholls stays back and punches it through the line towards cover for one.

It is full, coming in with the arm. Kane Williamson charges down the wicket and blocks it into the deck.

Full, on fourth stump, blocked out solidly.

On leg, clipped towards mid-wicket.

Full and outside off. Henry Nicholls shuffles across and goes for the sweep. He bumps it towards short leg. The fielder gets a hand on it. One taken.

Henry Nicholls prods to this full ball and blocks it watchfully.

Back of a length, around off. Kane Williamson knocks it through the gap at covers for one.

A sharp bumper, outside off. Henry Nicholls goes chasing after it but makes no connection. One thing is sure that Henry Nicholls is not here to sit back at all.

Full, angled into the pads. Henry Nicholls flicks it to deep mid-wicket. The batters take two comfortably.

Lahiru Kumara hurls in a good-length delivery, wide of off. Henry Nicholls shoulders his arms at it.

Swing and a miss! A bit short, wide of off. Henry Nicholls slashes hard at it but gets no bat on ball.

Outside off, left alone by Henry Nicholls.

Length ball, on top of off. Henry Nicholls blocks it with a straight bat.

Kane Williamson now uses his feet and bunts this full ball towards mid off. New Zealand need 222 runs to win in 40 overs.

A single now as this is worked towards mid on.

It is a bit short, on middle and leg. Kane Williamson clips it to the leg side. The ball chips in the air off the knee of the short leg fielder. It lands safely though and they take a single.

Flatter, on the pads. Kane Williamson nudges it through the gap at mid-wicket. Two taken.

Kane Williamson lunges and defends this full one into the deck.

Looped up, full and on off. Henry Nicholls comes long way across and sweeps it behind square on the leg side for a single.

FOUR! Incredible shot! It is full, wide of off. Kane Williamson waits for it and crunches it past point. The ball has enough legs to reach the fence. This shot should certainly boost his confidence.

Lahiru Kumara now angles in a length ball, outside off. It nips away off the deck. Kane Williamson has a poke at it but misses.

Full length, on fourth stump. Kane Williamson presses forward and defends it solidly.

Kane Williamson strides in to this length ball, coming back in from outside off. Kane Williamson firmly wrists it to the on side.

Good length, on fifth stump. Kane Williamson punches it to cover off the back foot.

It is a length ball, angled into the pads. Kane Williamson clips it towards mid-wicket.

Tossed up, full and on off. Henry Nicholls gets it past the slip fielder. Two runs taken. A wicket-taking over by Prabath Jayasuriya comes to an end. Sri Lanka need 8 more wickets to win.

Henry Nicholls stays back to the flat ball and defends it out late.

Fuller, outside off. Henry Nicholls gets low and sweeps it to deep square leg for a brace. Henry Nicholls is off the mark.

Flatter and on off, blocked out.

OUT! CHOPPED! Dimuth Karunaratne's decision to bring Prabath Jayasuriya on has paid dividends here. Sri Lanka get the early wicket they were after. Prabath Jayasuriya serves it short, outside off. It grips and turns in a long way. Tom Latham rocks back and tries to go for the expansive shot. Latham looks to cut it away, but inside-edges it onto the stumps instead. Pressure on the hosts straightaway.

Floats it up, outside off. It grips and turns in with some extra bounce. Tom Latham goes back and nudges it in front of leg slip.

Another delivery on a good length, Kane Williamson defends this one down the wicket.

Bowls this one on a back of a length and on off, Kane Williamson solidly gets behind the line and defends it back to the bowler.

Good-length delivery just outside off, Kane Williamson looks to punch it on the off side but does not manage to time this one well.

Back of a length around off, Kane Williamson stays on the back foot and keeps it out.

On a length and at the pads, Tom Latham turns this one down to fine leg for a single.

FOUR! Glorious by Tom Latham! Kasun Rajitha serves this one full and outside off, Tom Latham picks the length early and leans into the drive. Gets it past extra cover and collects a boundary.

Back of a length around off, the ball jags back in sharply and cramps Kane Williamson for room but he still manages to defend it to point.

Keeps it on a good length on off, Kane Williamson gets on the front foot and defends it down the wicket.

Back of a length around off, Kane Williamson stays on the back foot and punches it to short cover.

Length delivery on off by Lahiru Kumara, Kane Williamson blocks it down the wicket.

On a good length and just outside off, Kane Williamson defends this one solidly on the off side.

Starts with a good-length delivery angling in at the stumps, Kane Williamson gets behind the line and keeps this one out.

Keeps it full and around off, Tom Latham gets on the front foot and defends it on the off side.

Continues to go full and at the stumps, Tom Latham clips it nicely but does not manage to beat Dimuth Karunaratne at mid-wicket.

Full but down the leg side, Tom Latham goes for the flick but misses.

Full and around off by Kasun Rajitha, a hint of away movement, Kane Williamson presses forward to defend with soft hands. Gets an outside edge that rolls past second slip for a single.

Serves it full and shaping away outside off, Kane Williamson goes for the drive away from his body and luckily for him, he does not edge this one.

LEG BYE! Full and angling down the leg side from over the wicket, Tom Latham works this one behind square on the leg side, as it goes off his pads. They cross for a leg bye.

Fuller and on off, Kane Williamson drives it firmly but does not manage to beat mid off.

Full and slanting in on leg, Tom Latham clips this one to deep square leg for a single.

Serves this one full and outside off, it was there to be put away but Tom Latham does not go fully forward. But, he still goes for the drive and gets an inside edge that goes on the bounce to Niroshan Dickwella behind the wicket.

On a good length and angling in just outside off, Tom Latham stays back and blocks this one out.

Fuller and at the stumps, Kane Williamson gets on the front foot and eases it to square leg for a single.

Lands it on a good length on off, Kane Williamson gets behind the line and defends it towards mid off.

Switches to over the wicket and bowls it full and angling across outside off, Tom Latham shoulders arms.

Back of a length and on off, Tom Latham hangs back and defends it on the off side.

Fuller this time and outside off, Tom Latham goes for the drive but mishits this one back to the bowler.

FOUR! Kasun Rajitha bowls this one on a length and outside off, Tom Latham gets the width he needs and frees his arms. Drives it past point and collects a boundary.

Serves it on a good length and seaming away outside off, Tom Latham covers his off stump and leaves the ball alone.

Fuller around off by Kasun Rajitha, Tom Latham takes a good stride forward and keeps this one out.

Bowls it on a good length in the channel outside off, the ball keeps low this time, Kane Williamson hangs back to defend and gets beaten on the outside edge.

A bit too wide outside off, Kane Williamson does not bother to play at the delivery and shoulders arms.

On a good length and outside off, the ball rises sharply after pitching, Kane Williamson watches it closely and leaves the ball alone.

Touch fuller and honing in at the stumps, Tom Latham goes back to a full delivery but still manages to push it towards mid-wicket for a single.

Back of a length around off by Asitha Fernando, Tom Latham stays back and guides it along the ground to gully.

Continues to bowl from 'round the wicket and angles it on a good length and outside off, Tom Latham is happy to let this one pass.

Another delivery on a good length and shaping away outside off, Kane Williamson watchfully leaves the ball alone.

Good-length delivery on off, Kane Williamson stays back and defends it on the off side.

A loud shout for LBW but turned down! Kasun Rajitha bowls it on a good length and tailing in on leg, Kane Williamson goes on the back foot and hops to whip this one on the leg side. The ball keeps a bit low and beats Williamson on the inside edge. Dimuth Karunaratne has a word with the keeper and the bowler and sends it upstairs for a review. The UltraEdge shows no bat but wickets is umpire's call on Ball Tracking. Kane Williamson survives and Sri Lanka keep their review.

Lands it full and straying at the pads, Kane Williamson clips this one straight to mid-wicket.

Much straighter this time and in the channel outside off on a full length, Kane Williamson gets on the front foot and leaves the ball alone.

Full and swinging away outside off, Kane Williamson does not reach out to the delivery and lets it pass.

Back of a length and outside off by Asitha Fernando, Tom Latham stays back and punches it on the off side but finds point.

Another on a good length and outside off, Tom Latham shoulders arms.

Good-length and around off, the ball jags back in and bounces sharply as well. Tom Latham looks to defend but wears it on his gloves.

Back of a length outside off, Tom Latham dabs this one off the back foot to backward point.

Banged in short on off by Asitha Fernando, Tom Latham hangs back and pulls it towards mid on but without any timing.

On a good length and slanting in around off, Tom Latham watchfully leaves the ball alone.

Serves it full again but outside off, Kane Williamson is happy to let this one go.

Full and on middle and leg, Kane Williamson clips this one to mid on for a dot.

Good-length delivery shaping away outside off, Kane Williamson gets his gloves out of the way and leaves the ball alone.

FOUR! Easy pickings! Fullish delivery and down the leg side, Kane Williamson does not miss out as turns this one wide of fine leg for a boundary.

Bowls it full and just outside off, Kane Williamson presses forward and lets the ball pass.

Starts with a full delivery drifting at the pads, Kane Williamson brings his wrists into play and works this one towards deep backward square leg. Opens his account on Day 5 with a couple of runs.

Back of a length around off, Tom Latham stays on the back foot and watchfully defends this one to point.

Good-length delivery tailing in around off, Tom Latham covers his off stump and shoulders arms.

Tom Latham and New Zealand are underway on Day 5! Asitha Fernando bowls it full and angling at the pads, Tom Latham clips this one towards deep mid-wicket and collects a couple of runs.

Another full delivery in the channel outside off, Tom Latham accounts for the inward movement and blocks it out on the off side.

Keeps it full and around off, Tom Latham gets on the front foot and drives it along the ground to mid off.

Starts from 'round the wicket and angles it in full and outside off, Tom Latham gets forward and lets the ball go through to the keeper.

Short and on off by Prabath Jayasuriya, Kane Williamson cuts this one hard but finds backward point. That will be STUMPS on Day 4!

Flighted, full on middle, Kane Williamson gets forward and keeps this one out.

Fullish delivery on off, Kane Williamson drives it to short cover where Kusal Mendis fumbles but it is backed up at mid off.

Short and quicker at the stumps, Kane Williamson goes back in his crease and whips this one through mid-wicket for a couple of runs.

Full and on middle and leg, Kane Williamson presses forward and blocks it out.

Tossed up, full on middle, Tom Latham knocks it down to long on for a single.

Good-length delivery shaping away outside off, Kane Williamson stays back to defend and withdraws his bat at the last moment.

Back of a length and outside off, Kane Williamson gets his gloves out of the way and lets it go.

On a good length and angling in around off, Kane Williamson shoulders arms.

Full length, wide of off, nips in late. Kane Williamson leaves it alone.

Fuller, on off. Kane Williamson bunts it out to the off side.

A length ball, on off, defended out.

Full ball, on off, blocked out.

Tossed up, full on middle and leg, Kane Williamson gets on the front foot to defend. Gets it from the inner part of the bat towards fine leg for a single.

Short and on middle, Kane Williamson goes back in his crease and defends it down the wicket.

Tossed up, fuller on off, Kane Williamson leans forward and blocks it out.

Flighted delivery on off, Kane Williamson keeps this one out down the wicket.

No ball! Short and flatter at the stumps, Kane Williamson gets on the back foot and defends with a straight bat. Prabath Jayasuriya has overstepped and it is signalled as a no ball.

Fired in full and on middle and leg, Kane Williamson gets forward and keeps this one out.

Another delivery on a good length around off, Tom Latham shoulders arms.

Continues to bowl it on a good length and shaping away outside off, Tom Latham does go chasing the delivery and gets beaten again.

Brave leave! This delivery jags back in sharply and goes over the stumps. Tom Latham left this trusting the bounce of the wicket.

Good-length delivery in the channel outside off, Tom Latham watchfully leaves the ball alone.

Bowls it back of a length just outside off, Tom Latham hangs back to defend and gets beaten on the outside edge.

Starts with a fullish delivery outside off, Tom Latham goes for the drive but does not manage to get it away. Gets it from the bottom part of the bat to mid off.

Flighted, full on middle and leg, Kane Williamson presses forward and blocks it out.

FOUR! Kane Williamson is finally off the mark! Prabath Jayasuriya bowls it short and on off, Kane Williamson picks the length early and rocks back in his crease. Punches it past point and opens his account with a boundary.

Floats this one full at the stumps, Kane Williamson gets forward and works it to short leg.

Fraction short and outside off, Tom Latham goes on the back foot and cuts it wide of backward point for a run.

Short and quicker on off, Tom Latham goes back and punches it to backward point.

Starts with a short delivery on off, Tom Latham whips off the back foot but does not manage to beat mid-wicket.

Good-length delivery outside off, the ball moves away and beats Kane Williamson on the outside edge.

Another delivery in the channel, Kane Williamson watchfully leaves the ball alone.

Length delivery outside off, Kane Williamson withdraws his bat and sees the ball go through to the keeper.

Continues to bowl a tight length around off, Kane Williamson does not push out hard to the delivery and lets it go.

This one goes the other way, good-length delivery on off, and the ball straightens after pitching. Kane Williamson gets squared up and the ball zips past his outside edge.

On a good length around off, nips back in sharply, Kane Williamson accounts for the inward movement and shoulders arms.

Bowls it on a good length in the channel outside off, Tom Latham plants his foot forward and opts not to offer a shot.

Length delivery going away outside off, Tom Latham leaves the ball alone.

Full again and shaping away outside off, Tom Latham covers his off stump and lets it pass.

Length delivery around the off stump, Tom Latham gets on the front foot and blocks this one out.

Back of a length outside off by Kasun Rajitha, Tom Latham gets on his toes to punch it through the off side but gets a bottom edge and the ball drops at his feet.

Full and swinging in on middle, Tom Latham clips this one straight to square leg.

Keeps it full and outside off, Kane Williamson is happy to shoulder arms to this delivery.

Length delivery on middle and leg, Tom Latham turns this one down to fine leg for a single.

Fuller at the stumps, Tom Latham gets behind the line and defends it down the wicket.

Four Byes! Asitha Fernando loses his radar and sprays a fullish delivery way down the leg side, Niroshan Dickwella dives to his right but it was out of his reach. The ball races away to the fence for a boundary.

Length delivery on the off stump, Tom Latham takes a good stride forward and keeps this one out.

On a good length around off from 'round the wicket, Tom Latham goes back and defends it on the leg side.

Full and drifting at the pads, it was there to be put away but Kane Williamson fails to get any bat on the flick. The ball rolls off his pads to the left of the keeper. Niroshan Dickwella moves quickly and makes a good stop.

On a length and swinging away outside off, Kane Williamson covers his off stump and shoulders arms.

Continues to go full around off, Kane Williamson gets on the front foot and defends this one along the ground to gully.

Full and going away on middle, Kane Williamson does get squared up a bit but still manages to drive it to mid off.

Fuller again and on off, Kane Williamson gets behind the line and blocks it down the wicket.

A big appeal for LBW but turned down! Kasun Rajitha bowls this one full and shaping away on off, Kane Williamson does not account for the away movement and defends down the wrong line. The ball catches him on the back leg and Sri Lanka go up in appeal. Dimuth Karunaratne has a word with the keeper and goes for the review with 2 seconds left on the timer. But, the UltraEdge shows no bat and it is missing the wickets on Ball Tracking. Kane Williamson survives and Sri Lanka lose their review.

Back to the fuller length at the stumps, Tom Latham defends it with soft hands. Gets it from the outer part of the bat towards gully for a dot.

FOUR! Asitha Fernando goes short this time and outside off, Tom Latham stands tall and cuts this one hard. Gets it past point for a boundary.

A shout for LBW turned down! Full and slanting in on middle and leg, Tom Latham plants hs foot forward to defend and gets caught on the front pad.

Full and on off, Tom Latham pushes this one to mid on. A yes-no situation but Tom Latham sends Kane Williamson back in the nick of time.

Full and sliding at the pads, Tom Latham goes for the clip but misses and wears it on the thigh.

Angled in on off from 'round the wicket, Tom Latham defends the line but the ball zips past his outside edge.

EDGED! Three fielders go for it but the ball lands short. It is a full-length ball, angled in around off. It nips away after hitting the deck. The ball catches the outside edge, although it does not carry as Kane Williamson plays it with soft hands.

A length ball, in the channel. Kane Williamson tries to defend it out but misses. The ball zips past the outside edge.

BEATEN! Kasun Rajitha angles in a length ball, on off. Kane Williamson tries to defend the main line here but gets beaten by the away swing here.

It is full, wide of off. Kane Williamson leans in and drives it toward extra cover but finds the fielder.

This is much fuller, outside off and nips away sharply off the deck. Kane Williamson leaves it alone for the keeper.

Good-length ball, in the corridor of uncertainty. Kane Williamson shuffles and shoulders his arms at it.

Asitha Fernando gets his first maiden of the innings. It is fuller, that lands outside off and nips in late. Tom Latham makes a solid leave.

Shorter, wide of off. Tom Latham watches it sail past him.

It is full, angled in on off. Tom Latham blocks it out watchfully.

Three dots in a row now! On a length, wide of off, nips in late. Tom Latham is happy with yet another sighter here.

Fuller, on fifth stump. Tom Latham has no shot to offer.

It is a length ball, in the channel, with some extra bounce. Tom Latham makes a good leave.

OUT! CAUGHT AND BOWLED! Kasun Rajitha draws the first blood here. Sri Lanka are off to an ideal start here. They will be delighted to see the back of Devon Conway so early on. Kasun Rajitha comes from 'round the wicket and serves a length ball, outside off. It just holds into the wicket a bit. Devon Conway ends up chipping it straight back towards the bowler. Kasun Rajitha jumps and takes a sharp catch above his head.

Touch fuller, outsid off. Conway leaves it alone for the keeper.

It is full, angled into the pads. Devon Conway flicks it firmly to deep square leg and collects a brace this time.

It is full, straying on the pads. Latham clips it past square leg for one run.

Full length, outside off. Devon Conway strides across and dabs it to point for a quick single.

A length ball, angling down leg. Devon Conway flicks it to short fine leg.

Full and on off. Conway bunts it towards mid on and crosses for a single.

On a length, outside off. Devon Conway hangs his blade away from his body and gets beaten in the process.

Excellent fielding! It is a full-length ball, on fourth stump. Devon Conway crunches it to covers on his front foot. Dimuth Karunaratne makes a full-stretched dive to his right and makes a half-stop with one hand. Saves a certain boundary here.

Back of a length, outside off. Devon Conway has no shot to offer.

Fuller, wide of off. Tom Latham times his drive well to extra covers. The fielder makes a half-stop. One taken.

Shorter, wide of off. Left alone by Latham.

It is a length ball, that jags back in from outside off. Devon Conway get forward to defend the one that swings away. He gets beaten on the inside edge to get hit near the groin area.

Kasun Rajitha fires it full, angled into the pads. Devon Conway takes a blow on his pads here.

Fuller, on the pads. Tom Latham flicks it to deep square leg for a single.

A loud appeal for lbw but turned down! Kasun Rajitha dishes a length ball, angled into middle. Tom Latham strides in and looks to block it away but gets pinged on his pads. An enquiry is made for lbw but the umpire is unmoved.

Back of a length, on fourth stump. Tom Latham blocks it out solidly.

Good length, sliding down leg. Tom Latham fails to glance it around the corner. The ball brushes the thigh pads and goes to the left of the keeper.

Asitha Fernando now dishes a length ball, outside off. It nips away and beats the outside edge.

Good length, outside off. Left alone.

Asitha Fernando angles it in, full and on off. Devon Conway drives it nonchalantly back to the bowler. Asitha Fernando gets low to his left and thinks he has got a finger on it, as the ball goes on to hit the stumps at the non-striker's end. Tom Latham though is save inside the crease here.

Much fuller, sliding down leg. Tom Latham now opens his account as he clips this to deep square leg off his pads.

Devon Conway and New Zealand are off the mark here. It is on a length, on the pads. Devon Conway tucks it behind square on the leg side for a single.

Asitha Fernando dishes a good-length ball, angling across, in the channel. Devon Conway shoulders his arms at it.

Length, outside off. Latham leaves it alone. A maiden for Kasun Rajitha.

Kasun Rajitha now drifts it in, around off and gets it to move away off the deck. Tom Latham tries to defend the wrong line here. The ball zips past the outside edge.

Good length, angled in around off. Tom Latham blocks it watchfully.

Back of a length, wide of off, swinging in late. Tom Latham watches it sail past him.

Back of a length, in the channel. Tom Latham shuffles and leaves it alone.

Kasun Rajitha starts with a full delivery, around the wicket. He gets it to swing in a touch. Tom Latham begins his innings with a solid defense.