SL vs NZ 2nd Test Day 3 Match Updates
SL vs NZ 2nd Test Day 3 Updates: Sri Lanka continued their dominance in the second Test against New Zealand, wrapping up Day 3 in a commanding position. The match, taking place at Galle International Stadium, saw the hosts putting the visitors under immense pressure after a string of stellar bowling performances.
While Kiwis did show some improvement in their second innings, it wasn’t enough to pull them out of trouble. Blundell and Phillips provided some resistance in the middle order, playing a few attacking strokes to relieve the pressure after Tea. However, the bad light interrupted play early, putting a halt to any further progress.
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The Kiwis’ innings still remain fragile, and despite a few promising starts, none of the batsmen have managed to convert their efforts into substantial scores. With the loss of Conway and Williamson two of their most reliable batsmen New Zealand found it difficult to escape the grip of Sri Lanka’s bowlers on Day 3.
SL vs NZ 2nd Test: Nishan Peiris Shines with Three Key Wickets
Debutant Nishan Peiris stole the limelight once again on Day 3. After claiming four wickets in the first innings, Peiris continued his dream start to Test cricket by picking up three crucial wickets in New Zealand’s second innings. His wonderful performances made sure Kiwis batters did not have any control kind of control over the game.
Peiris managed to dismiss key players, including the well-set Devon Conway and Kane Williamson, who both looked promising but failed to convert their starts into big scores. Peiris’s success on debut has complemented the home team’s already potent spin attack, with Prabath Jayasuriya also proving difficult for the Kiwis batsmen to handle.
Jayasuriya’s love affair with Galle continued as he added another five-wicket haul to his impressive record at the venue in the first innings, playing a pivotal role in bowling out the Kiwis for just 88 early on in the day.
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Conclusion: What to Expect on Day 4 of SL vs NZ 2nd Test Match
As the teams head into the fourth day, Sri Lanka holds all the cards. With the New Zealand trailing by a significant margin and seven wickets remaining in their second innings, the hosts are on the cusp of securing a massive victory. The question is not if Sri Lanka will win, but how long it will take them to wrap up the match.
