Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 2nd T20 Live Score Card - SL vs NZ 2nd Twenty20 Live Commentary

Sri Lanka and New Zealand will play their 2nd and final 20-20 match on Friday, 4th September, 2009 at Colombo in a Day/Night game. New Zealand leading the 2 match series bt 1-0.

Watch and enjoy the live ball by ball commentary of the 2nd T20 between New Zealand and Sri Lanka Here!


Sri Lanka v New Zealand 2nd Twenty20 Live Score Card With Commentary:

NZ vs SL 1st T20 Result - Oram's hat-trick helps New Zealand won by 3 runs

In a thrilling 20-20 match, New Zealand beat host Sri Lanka by 3 runs in the 1st T20 on Wednesday, 2nd September, 2009 at Colombo. NZ made 141/8 in 20 overs and SL scored 138/9 in 20 overs.

New Zealand managed a fighting total of 141/8 thanks to Ross Taylor's 60 runs and in reply Sri Lanka was in control due to Dilshan's 57 runs of just 28 balls and in the end Oram took 2nd hat-trick of Twenty20 to register a thrilling 3 runs victory.

Match Summary:

New Zealand -141/8 in 20 overs (Taylor 60, Malinga 2-21

Sri Lanka -138/9 in 20 overs (Dilshan 57, Oram 3-33, Vettori 2-11)

Toss - New Zealand, who elected to bat first.

Man of the Match - Mahela Jayawardhane (New Zealand)

Result - New Zealand won by 3 runs.

Series - New Zealand led the 2 match series by 1-0.

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 1st T20 Live Score Card - SL vs NZ 1st Twenty20 Live Commentary

Host Sri Lanka and New Zealand will play their 1st T20 of 2 match series on Wednesday, 2nd September, 2009 at Colombo in a day-night game from 19:00 local, 13:30 GM, 11.00 NZ time.

Watch and enjoy the live score card with ball by ball commentary of first T20 between Sri Lanka and New Zealand.

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SL vs NZ 1st 20 20 Preview on 2nd September - Sri Lanka v New Zealand First T20 Teams

First of the 2 match Twenty20 series between hos Sri Lanka and New Zealand will be played on Wednesday, 2nd September, 2009 at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo from 19:00 local, 13:30 GM, 11.00 NZ time.

Sri Lanka, the finalist of T20 WC is looking favorite to win the game as they also won the 2 match test series by 2-0. Sangakkara is leading from the front while Dilshan, Jayawardhane and Samarweera are in great form. Farveez mahroof and Angelo Mathew comes in place of rested Herath and Muralitharan.

Good news for New Zealand is that fiery fast bowler Shane Bond back in team after ICL closed. Hard hitter Brendon McCullum has come back in form in order to give good start.

Sri Lankan Team, Squad for 1st T20 at Colombo:

Sanath Jayasuriya, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Kumar Sangakkara (capt/wk), Mahela Jayawardene, Chamara Kapugedera, Angelo Mathews, Farveez Maharoof, Thilan Thushara, Nuwan Kulasekara, Kaushal Lokuarachichi/Malinga Bandara, Lasith Malinga.

New Zealand Team, Squad for 1st T20 at Colombo:

Brendon McCullum (wk), Jesse Ryder, Martin Guptill, Ross Taylor, Jacob Oram, Neil Broom/Grant Elliott, Peter McGlashan (wk), Daniel Vettori (capt), Kyle Mills, Shane Bond, Nathan McCullum/ Ian Butler.

Watch and enjoy the live ball by ball commentary of the 1st T20 between New Zealand and Sri Lanka Here!

Sri Lanka Twenty20 Team, Squad against New Zealand - SL T20 Squad

T20 world cup finalist Sri Lanka is now looking for 2 match series against New Zealand after making a clean sweep in 2 match test series. Sri Lanka opted almost the same team except Kaushal Lokuarachchi, Gihan Rupasinghe and Mahela Udawatte.

Find the complete players list of Sri Lanka for 2 Match 20-20 series against New Zealand.

Sri Lanka T20 Team, Squad:

Kumar Sangakkara (Captain)
Tillakaratne Dilshan
Sanath Jayasuriya
Mahela Jayawardene
Chamara Kapugedera
Nuwan Kulasekara
Kaushal Lokuarachchi
Lasith Malinga
Angelo Mathews
Ajantha Mendis
Muttiah Muralitharan
Gihan Rupasinghe
Thilan Thushara
Isuru Udana
Mahela Udawatte

New Zealand Twenty20 Team, Squad against Sri Lanka - NZ T20 Squad

New Zealand lost the test series but fought well and now they are looking forward to play 2 match Twenty20 series against Sri Lanka. ICL player Shane Bond has returned in the team with 3 new faces Ian Butler, Brendon Diamanti and Neil Broom.

Find the complete players list of New Zealand for 2 Match 20-20 series against Sri Lanka.

New Zealand T20 Team, Squad:

Daniel Vettori (c)
Ian Butler
Brendon Diamanti
Grant Elliott
Jesse Ryder
Ross Taylor
Martin Guptill
Brendon McCullum (wk)
Nathan McCullum
Peter McGlashan (wk)
Kyle Mills
Jacob Oram
Jeetan Patel
Shane Bond
Neil Broom

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand T20 Series Schedule - SL v NZ 20/20 Timetable, Fixture

After two match test series Sri Lanka and New Zealand will play 2 match Twenty20 series starting from Wednesday, 2nd September, 2009.

Fins the complete schedule of T20 Series between Sri Lanak and New Zealand.

Twenty20 Series Schedule:

1st T20:
Wednesday, 2nd September, 2009
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka
R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Timing: 19:00 local, 13:30 GM, 11.00 NZ time

2nd T20:
Friday, 4th September, 2009
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka
R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Timing: 19:00 local, 13:30 GM, 11.00 NZ time

NZ v SL 2nd Test Result - Sri Lanka won by 97 runs, won series by 2-0

In an entertaining 2nd test match Sri Lanka beat New Zealand by 97 runs on the 5th and final day of the match and made a clean sweep of the 2 match series by 2-0 on Sunday, 30th August, 2009.

Daniel Vettori made a brilliant century in the 2nd inning brought back them into the match but he was short with partners and last man out on 140 runs. Rangana Herath took 5 wickets and helped Sri Lanka to make a clean sweep.

Mahela Jayawardhane got Man of the Match for his innings of 92 and 96 runs while Thilan Samarweera got Man of the Series award.

Match Summary:

Sri Lanka 1st Inning -416 all out in 130.3 overs (Jayawardhane 92, Samarweera 143, Patel 4-78)

New Zealand 1st Inning -234 all out in 77.4 overs (Taylor 81, Herath 3-70)

Sri Lanka 2nd Inning -311/5 dec. in 85.2 overs (Sangakkara 109, Jayawardhane 96)

New Zealand 2nd Inning -397 all out in 123.5 overs (Vettori 140, Oram 56, Herath 5-139)

Toss - Sri Lanka, who elected to bat first.

Man of the Match - Mahela Jayawardhane (Sri Lanka)

Man of the Match - Thilan Samarweera (Sri Lanka)

Result - Sri Lanka won by 97 runs.

Series - Sri Lanka won the 2 match series by 2-0.

NZ vs SL 2nd Test Live Score Card - New Zealand v Sri Lanka 2nd and Final Test Live Commentary

Watch and enjoy the ball by ball live commentary of second test match between Sri Lanka and New Zealand starting from Wednesday, 26th August, 2009 at Colombo.

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test Live Score Card With Commentary:

SL vs NZ 2nd Test Live Score, Teams at Colombo - New Zealand v Sri Lanka Second Test

SL vs NZ 2nd Test Preview, Teams at Colombo - New Zealand v Sri Lanka Second Test

Host Sri Lanka and New Zealand will meet for the second and final test match from Wednesday, 26th August to Sunday, 30th August, 2009 at Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo from 10:00 local, 04:30 GMT, 11.00 NZ time. SL leading the 2 match series by 1-0.

Sri Lanka reached 2nd spot in the ICC test ranking and to retain the position they have to win this match. Tilakratne Dilshan is in great form at the top and Samarweera in the middle. Angelo Mathew is out due to injury and left arm spinner Rangana Herath will replace him.

New Zealand have to win this match in order to level the series and they need good performance from Jesse Ryder, Ross Taylor and Brandon McCullum. Daryl Tuffy, who returned from ICL will replace O'Brien.

Sri Lanka Team, Squad for 2nd Test at Colombo:

Tharanga Paranavitana, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Kumar Sangakkara (capt), Mahela Jayawardene, Thilan Samaraweera, Ajantha Mendis, Prasanna Jayawardene (wk), Nuwan Kulasekara, Thilan Thushara, Rangana Herath, Muttiah Muralitharan.

New Zealand Team, Squad for 1st Test at Colombo:

Tim McIntosh, Martin Guptill, Daniel Flynn, Ross Taylor, Jesse Ryder, Brendon McCullum (wk), Jacob Oram, Daniel Vettori (capt), Jeetan Patel, Daryl Tuffy, Chris Martin.

Watch and enjoy the live ball by ball commentary between New Zealand and Sri Lanka Here!

SL vs NZ 1st Test Result - Sri Lanka beat New Zealand by 202 runs

Tilakratne Dilshan stars in Sri Lanka's 202 runs against New Zealand on the 5th and final day of 1st test match on Saturday, 22nd August, 2009 at Galle International Stadium.

Sri Lanka needed 5 wickets on the last day and they got good resistance from Vettori who hit 67 runs but surrendered against Muralitharan who took 7 wickets in the match.

Match Summary:

Sri Lanka 1st Inning - 452 all out in 117.4 overs (Dilshan 92, Jaywardane 114, Samaraweera 159, Martin 4-77, Vettori 4-78)

New Zealand 1st Inning - 299 all out in 116 overs (McIntosh 69, Thushara 4-81, Muralitharan 4-73)

Sri Lanka 2nd innings - 259/5 dec. in 49 overs (Dilshan 123*)

New Zealand 2nd Inning - 210 all out in 71.5 overs (Vettori 67, Murali 3-88)

Toss - Sri Lanka, who elected to bat first.

Man of the Match - Tillakaratne Dilshan (Sri Lanka)

Result - Sri Lanka Won by 202 Runs

Series - Sri Lanka led the 2 match series by 1-0.

SL vs NZ 1st Test Live Score, Teams at Galle - New Zealand v Sri Lanka first Test

First test of the two match between host Sri Lanka nad New Zealand will be started from Tuesday, 18th August, 2009 to Saturday, 22nd August, 2009 at Galle International Stadium starting from 10:00 local, 04:30 GMT, 11.00 NZ time.

Sri Lanka won the 3 match test series against Pakistan last month and they are in good form after and after the return of injured Tilakratne Dilshan they are looking clear favorite.

On the other hand New Zealand is relatively inexperienced as only 3 players Daniel Vettori, Daryl Tuffy and Jacob Oram have prior experience of playing in Sri Lankan condition. Their main problem is inconsistancy on thier top order.

Sri Lanka Team, Squad for 1st Test at Galle:

Tharanga Paranavitana, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Kumar Sangakkara (capt), Mahela Jayawardene, Thilan Samaraweera, Angelo Mathews, Prasanna Jayawardene (wk), Nuwan Kulasekara, Thilan Thushara, Rangana Herath, Muttiah Muralitharan.

New Zealand Team, Squad for 1st Test at Galle:

Tim McIntosh, Martin Guptill, Daniel Flynn, Ross Taylor, Jesse Ryder, Brendon McCullum (wk), Jacob Oram, Daniel Vettori (capt), Jeetan Patel, Iain O'Brien, Chris Martin.

New Zealand Tour of Sri Lanka Test Series & T20 Schedule, timetable - NZ v SL Fixture

2009 New Zealand tour of Sri Lanka begins with two test matches followed by Two Twenty20 Internationals. New Zealand is touring Sri Lanka after almost six years and only 3 players have visited Sri Lanka before this.


2009 New Zealand Tour of Sri Lanka Schedule:

Test Series Schedule:
1st Test Match:
Tuesday, 18th August to Saturday, 22nd August, 2009
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka
Galle International Stadium
Timing: 10:00 local, 04:30 GMT, 11.00 NZ time

2nd Test Match:
Wednesday, 26th August to Sunday, 30th August, 2009
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka
Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo
Timing: 10:00 local, 04:30 GMT, 11.00 NZ time

Twenty20 Series Schedule:

1st T20:
Wednesday, 2nd September, 2009
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka
R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Timing: 19:00 local, 13:30 GM, 11.00 NZ time

2nd T20:
Friday, 4th September, 2009
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka
R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Timing: 19:00 local, 13:30 GM, 11.00 NZ time