in the year Third ODI between Sri Lanka and New Zealand New Zealand elected to bat first after winning the toss at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday, November 19, 2024. Openers Will Young and Tim Robinson He came out with intent, scoring 24 runs in the first three innings. But their aggressive start was halted by the Sri Lankan skipper Charith Asalanka created a moment of brilliance.
Amazing catch by Charith Asalanka to eliminate Tim Robinson
New Zealand’s fiery start in the third ODI against Sri Lanka at Pallekele came to an abrupt halt in the fourth game. Trying to take advantage of his aggressive intent, Robinson attempted a full length delivery. Mohammad Shiraz. The ball turned into a batter, causing Robinson to misjudge his speed as the bat spun slightly in his hands.
Sri Lankan captain Asalanka in the middle of the match showed exceptional athleticism. Leaping to his left, he nearly doubled in size and grabbed a breathtaking hand. Robinson was dismissed for 9 off 7 balls (two boundaries), a disappointing comeback as Sri Lanka registered an early bounce. The dismissal left New Zealand at 24/1 in 3.2 overs and boosted the hosts.
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Charith Asalanka takes a stunning catch to get rid of Tim Robinson in the 3rd ODI.#SLvNZ #SLvsNZ pic.twitter.com/xLeHDVM3Wd
— Harshal Barot (@harshalbarot21) November 19, 2024
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Sri Lanka’s continued recovery and rain halts progress
After Robinson’s dismissal, Young and Henry Nicholls rebuilt the innings with a steady partnership. The youngster, in fine form, showed his class by piercing the gaps with precise timing and scoring runs through elegant drives. Nicholls topped it off with controlled aggression, keeping the scoreboard ticking over. Their partnership added 88 runs for the second wicket, taking New Zealand to 112/1 in 21 overs.
Young reached a well-crafted half-century off 61 balls laced with eight boundaries, while Nicholls remained steady with a smooth 46 off 51 balls. Although the bowling is disciplined Mahesh Theekshana and Jeffrey VandersayThe Blackcaps duo maintained a healthy run rate, keeping the visitors in check.
But just as New Zealand looked set to accelerate, rain intervened and forced play to be suspended. The players put New Zealand on the sidelines, though the break prompted both teams to consider revised strategies for the rest of the match.
