New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Live Updates: Kane Williamson and Henry Nicholls scored a double ton each to put New Zealand in command against Sri Lanka on day two of the second Test in Wellington on Saturday. Courtesy, Williamson’s 215 and Henry Nicholls’ 200* the hosts reached 580/4 before declaring. The duo put up a mammoth 363-run stand. Sri Lanka bowled with more control than the first day, which was shortened by rain and bad light, and blighted by strong winds. But they rarely looked threatening. (LIVE SCORECARD)
Here are the LIVE updates from the Day 2 of the second Test between New Zealand and Sri Lanka, straight from Basin Reserve, Wellington
2nd Test, Sri Lanka in New Zealand, 2 Test Series, 2023, Mar 17, 2023Day 2 | Post Tea Session notifyNZ580/4dSL5/0 (2.0)Basin Reserve, WellingtonSri Lanka won the toss and elected to fieldCRR: 2.5% chance to winNZ 48%Draw 49%SL 3%BatsmanOshada Fernando4 (11)Dimuth Karunaratne1* (1)BowlerTim Southee0/0 (1) Matt Henry5/0 (1)
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Welcome back. The Kiwi players are out in the middle.
…SECOND INNINGS…
There is nothing much to write about Sri Lanka as they were made to toil hard with the ball and in the field. They were absolutely tired as we saw some sloppy fielding later on and couple of catches dropped which proved to be a big mistake. Sri Lanka now have to bat a small phase and they will hope to get past without losing any wickets. Stay tuned…
Henry Nicholls was dropped twice, one when he was new to the crease and one in his 90s. He came with a luck and made the most of the opportunity. New Zealand dominated throughout with Devon Conway scoring a fifty but then came the humongous stand between Kane Williamson and Henry Nicholls of around 360.
Tim Southee was waiting for Henry Nicholls to reach his milestone as he declares the innings. The Wellington crowd has witnessed a special day as two local boys have scored double-centuries. Kane Williamson first and then Henry Nicholls followed him. New Zealand have ended with a mammoth score though.
New Zealand have declared! Fuller and on middle, Blundell plays it to deep square leg for a single.
Double-century for Henry Nicholls! A standing ovation for him! The crowd has witnessed two superb performances. Full and on off, this is tucked to square leg for one.
On 199! Full and on off, Henry Nicholls whips it to deep square leg for a brace.
Outside off, this is hit to long off for a couple.
FOUR! This is full and outside off, Blundell lofts it over covers for a boundary.