Right then, New Zealand have posted a good total on the board.
India showed fight and resilience throughout their bowling effort. The start was not ideal for them, but Washington Sundar got them back in the game with a couple of wickets in the fifth over, which included the crucial scalp of Finn Allen and terrific catch from him to dismiss Mark Chapman. Then they allowed the Kiwis to build a couple of good partnerships in the middle, but once again they were able to comeback in the game, getting the half-centurion, Devon Conway, and Michael Bracewell ou
New Zealand started off well, with Finn Allen scoring runs at a brisk rate and Devon Conway playing the supporting role. Both of them added 43 runs for the opening stand, but found themselves in a bit of trouble as they lost Allen and Mark Chapman in the same over. After that, Conway and Glenn Phillips steadied the ship with a 60-run partnership where Conway took the charge. He lost his partner, but went on to score a half-century and continued his good form. Daryl Mitchell struggled a bit
A fine end to innings for New Zealand! Daryl Mitchell was able to rack up 27 runs in the last over which certainly pushed their total over-par. However, India will not be that much bother about it as they know that dew will come in and the conditions will be a bit easier for them. It will be an exciting chase to watch nonetheless.
Arshdeep Singh to Daryl Mitchell, Two more to end the innings and 27 runs come off the final over! Arshdeep Singh nails another yorker outside the off stump, Daryl Mitchell thumps it down to long off and races back for the second. New Zealand with 176/6 on the board!
Arshdeep Singh to Daryl Mitchell, Well bowled! Another wide yorker, Daryl Mitchell looks for the reverse ramp but gets it off the inside edge toward deep square leg. They push hard for two but Kuldeep Yadav misfields and they get there with ease.
Arshdeep Singh to Daryl Mitchell, Gets in the wide yorker this time around and Daryl Mitchell bunts it back to the keeper. Ish Sodhi looks for the single but he is sent back and rightly so.
Arshdeep Singh to Daryl Mitchell, ! The boundaries keep on coming. This is a low full toss outside off, Daryl Mitchell reaches out and slices it through the point region for a boundary. 23 runs off the over with 3 deliveries still remaining.
Arshdeep Singh to Daryl Mitchell, ! Make that a hat-trick of maximums and that will also be FIFTY for Daryl Mitchell, a gem of a knock so far from him. Arshdeep Singh comes from over the wicket and looks for the yorker at the toes but he misses. Mitchell hammers it flat and over the cow corner fence for a maximum.
Arshdeep Singh to Daryl Mitchell, ! Back-to-back maximums! This is short and at the body, Daryl Mitchell is waiting on the back foot for it and pulls it flat over the backward square leg fence for a biggie. 13 runs already off just one delivery.
Ish Sodhi is the next man in. Also, Arshdeep Singh (3-0-24-1) to bowl the last over.
Arshdeep Singh to Daryl Mitchell, NO BALL AND ! All the way! Arshdeep Singh misses the yorker and serves it in the slot around middle, Daryl Mitchell goes deep in his crease and smokes it over long on for a maximum. Also, Arshdeep Singh has overstepped and a Free Hit will now follow.
Shivam Mavi to Mitchell Santner, ! CAUGHT! Another one bites the dust and Shivam Mavi rounds off a wonderful penultimate over with a wicket. Pace on again and banged in at a good height around off stump. Mitchell Santner looks to take it on but fails to get on top of the bounce. Santner pulls it aerially straight down the throat of Rahul Tripathi at deep mid-wicket and he makes no mistake. New Zealand lose their fifth wicket now.
Shivam Mavi to Daryl Mitchell, Goes full and wide and finds the blockhole as well. Daryl Mitchell hits it down to long off for a single.
Shivam Mavi to Mitchell Santner, Back of a length around off, Mitchell Santner punches it firmly to deep cover and picks up a single.
Shivam Mavi to Mitchell Santner, ! Streaky but will do! This is banged in short at a good pace and outside off. Mitchell Santner looks to pull but gets hurried on and gets the top edge. The ball goes over short third man and into the fence.
Shivam Mavi to Daryl Mitchell, A juicy full toss around off and middle, Daryl Mitchell goes deep in his crease and hammers it down to long on for only a single.
Shivam Mavi to Mitchell Santner, Back of a length around off, Mitchell Santner bunts it onto the off side and picks up a quick run.
Shivam Mavi to bowl the penultimate over. He conceded 11 runs in his first over.
Arshdeep Singh to Mitchell Santner, Full and straight from Arshdeep Singh, this is pushed away toward mid on for a single.
Mitchell Santner walks out to bat now.
Is that a run-out? Ishan Kishan with a direct hit at the batter's end and the umpires sends it upstairs. The replays show that Bracewell is well short of his crease and he will have to go back.
Arshdeep Singh to Daryl Mitchell, ! RUN OUT! Excellent piece of fielding from Ishan Kishan behind the sticks and it's a double blow for the Kiwis. Arshdeep Singh comes from around the wicket and angles in a shortish delivery into the body. Daryl Mitchell looks to tuck it away but misses and the ball goes off the thigh pads toward leg slip. Michael Bracewell wants the single and charges to the striker's end but Kishan is quick to take off his gloves and pick up the ball. Kishan score
Arshdeep Singh to Michael Bracewell, Slower one, banged in short and over middle, Michael Bracewell gets on top of the bounce and pulls it down to deep backward square leg for one.
Michael Bracewell comes out to the middle now.
Arshdeep Singh to Michael Bracewell, Nicely bowled! Gets it really full and around off stump, Michael Bracewell manages to get a bit of bat on it.
Arshdeep Singh to Devon Conway, ! CAUGHT! Arshdeep Singh comes back and picks up a crucial wicket for India. This is full and on off stump, Devon Conway looks to stay put and loft it over long off but gets the timing horribly wrong. The ball goes over mid off and Deepak Hooda from long off comes forward to take a good catch. Conway departs after a wonderful knock and New Zealand are now four down.
Arshdeep Singh to Devon Conway, Missed opportunity! This is short and wide outside off, Devon Conway rocks back but ends up slapping it straight to the man at cover.
Arshdeep Singh (2-0-22-0)Â is back on.
Hardik Pandya to Daryl Mitchell, ! A second six in the over and 16 runs come off it. This is pitched up around off stump, Daryl Mitchell swings through the line of the ball and hammers it straight down the ground for a maximum.
Hardik Pandya to Devon Conway, Goes full and straight now, Devon Conway flicks it behind square on the leg side for a single.
Hardik Pandya to Daryl Mitchell, Another one that is banged into the pitch. This is over middle and Daryl Mitchell pulls it down to long on for just another single.
Hardik Pandya to Devon Conway, Slower one, bowled into the pitch and angled across the left-hander. Devon Conway waits for it and half-pulls it in front of mid-wicket for one.
Hardik Pandya to Daryl Mitchell, This is full and outside off, Daryl Mitchell drills it down to long off for a single.
Hardik Pandya to Daryl Mitchell, ! Daryl Mitchell might be struggling against the spinners but not so much against the seamers. This is bowled back of a length around middle, Mitchell lofts it high and over the wide long on fence for a maximum.
Hardik Pandya (2-0-17-0)Â comes back into the attack now.
Washington Sundar to Daryl Mitchell, Shorter and turning in from around middle, Daryl Mitchell tucks it off the back leg behind square leg for a run.
Washington Sundar to Devon Conway, FIFTY for Devon Conway and his good run of form continues with another solid knock. This is a tad shorter and on the pads, Conway works it away through mid-wicket and picks up a single. Can he now take New Zealand to a defendable score?
Washington Sundar to Daryl Mitchell, Floated up on leg stump, Daryl Mitchell flicks it in front of mid-wicket for a single.
Washington Sundar to Daryl Mitchell, A big appeal for LBW as Daryl Mitchell gets caught on the crease but it is turned down. Hardik Pandya reviews it immediately and this one seems to be close. Nothing on UltraEdge. Ball Tracking shows the wickets as umpire's call and Mitchell survives yet again. Coming to the delivery, Washington Sundar bowled it flatter and around off stump, getting the ball to turn in sharply. Mitchell gets pinged back as he looks to flick but misses and gets a wrap
Washington Sundar to Daryl Mitchell, This is shorter and on leg stump, turning in. Daryl Mitchell goes on the back foot and whips it toward deep backward square leg. Rahul Tripathi from deep square leg sprints to his right and keeps it down to a couple.
Washington Sundar to Devon Conway, Washington Sundar comes back in to finish his spell and starts off with a floated delivery outside off. Devon Conway skips down the track and heaves it to wide long on for one.
Kuldeep Yadav to Daryl Mitchell, An appeal for caught behind, but turned down. Hardik Pandya decides to go for the review. Kuldeep Yadav flights this one up, on off, Daryl Mitchell looks to reverse-sweep it, but misses as the ball loops up off his forearms. Ishan Kishan takes the catch and appeals, but the fingers stays down. The UltraEdges confirms no bat involved and Ball Tracking indicates impact is outside off. Mitchell survives.
Kuldeep Yadav to Devon Conway, Short and way outside off, Devon Conway reaches for it and slaps it towards deep point for a run.
Kuldeep Yadav to Daryl Mitchell, Flatter and around off, Daryl Mitchell knocks it towards long off for a single.
Kuldeep Yadav to Daryl Mitchell, Short again and on leg, Daryl Mitchell looks to flick it away, but misses and gets hit on the pads.
Kuldeep Yadav to Daryl Mitchell, Slower through the air, on off, Daryl Mitchell uses his feet to play at it, but the ball loops up of the upper part of his bat and falls in front of short mid-wicket.
Kuldeep Yadav to Daryl Mitchell, Tossed up, full and on middle, Daryl Mitchell pushes it back to the bowler.
Shivam Mavi to Daryl Mitchell, Pitched up, on middle, Daryl Mitchell chips it towards long on for a single.
Shivam Mavi to Daryl Mitchell, Short of a length and on middle, Daryl Mitchell tucks it with soft hands towards mid-wicket and comes back for the second run. Good running!
Shivam Mavi to Daryl Mitchell, ! A lucky boundary, but Mitchell won't mind that! This is full again and around off, Daryl Mitchell looks to drive it away, but gets an inside edge past the stumps and towards the fine leg fence for a boundary.
Shivam Mavi to Daryl Mitchell, ! Powered away! Shivam Mavi serves this a touch fuller and on middle, Daryl Mitchell backs away and hammers it wide of long on for a boundary.
Shivam Mavi to Daryl Mitchell, Back of a length and on off, Daryl Mitchell keeps it out to the off side.
Shivam Mavi to Daryl Mitchell, Shivam Mavi begins with a hard-length delivery, on middle, Daryl Mitchell blocks it down the pitch.
Daryl Mitchell is the new man in.
Kuldeep Yadav to Daryl Mitchell, Tossed up, full and on middle, Daryl Mitchell steers it towards point for a single and gets off the mark.
Kuldeep Yadav to Glenn Phillips, ! TAKEN! Kuldeep Yadav strikes now! The dangerous, Glenn Phillips goes back to the hut. Kuldeep Yadav bowls the googly this time, full and on middle, turning away, Glenn Phillips goes for the slog-sweep, but the turn away takes the top edge as the ball goes high up in the air. Suryakumar Yadav at deep square leg settles under it and pouches it safely. New Zealand three down now!
Kuldeep Yadav to Devon Conway, Looped up, full and on middle, Devon Conway nudges it towards short fine leg for one more.
Kuldeep Yadav to Devon Conway, ! Nice use of the feet! Kuldeep Yadav flights this up, on leg, Devon Conway skips down the track and drills it wide of long on, the timing is so good it races to the fence for a boudnary.
Kuldeep Yadav to Glenn Phillips, Floated, full and down the leg, Glenn Phillips looks to scoop it away, but mistimes it towards square leg for a run.
Kuldeep Yadav to Devon Conway, Tossed up, full and on middle, Devon Conway goes for the slog-sweep, but toe-ends it towards mid-wicket. They cross.
Deepak Hooda to Glenn Phillips, ! Nice shot! Deepak Hooda bowls this short and outside off, Glenn Phillips moves back and cuts it towards the deep point fence for a boundary.
Deepak Hooda to Devon Conway, Shortish and on middle, Devon Conway moves back and flicks it towards mid-wicket for one.
Deepak Hooda to Devon Conway, Slower through the air, on off, Devon Conway thinks about the reverse sweep, but changes his mind and tries to guide it away, but misses.
Deepak Hooda to Devon Conway, ! Devon Conway finds the fence this time! This is bit short and on middle, Devon Conway goes down and sweeps it wide of deep square leg for a boundary.
Deepak Hooda to Devon Conway, Floated, full and on middle, Devon Conway reverse-sweeps it, but straight to point.
Deepak Hooda to Glenn Phillips, Tossed up, full and on off, Glenn Phillips drives it towards cover-point for a single.
Kuldeep Yadav to Glenn Phillips, Floated, full and on off, Glenn Phillips taps it towards cover-point for a quick single.
Kuldeep Yadav to Glenn Phillips, Short again and around off, Glenn Phillips leans on and pushes it towards covers.
Kuldeep Yadav to Glenn Phillips, Flatter, short and on middle, Glenn Phillips knocks it back to the bowler.
Kuldeep Yadav to Devon Conway, Gives this one some air, on leg, Devon Conway nudges it towards square leg for a run.
Kuldeep Yadav to Devon Conway, ! Excellent shot! This is floated, fuller and around leg, Devon Conway goes down and nails his sweep towards the deep square leg fence for a boundary.
Kuldeep Yadav to Glenn Phillips, A bit short and on off, Glenn Phillips dabs it towards point for a single.
Drinks! New Zealand started off well scoring runs briskly, but India fought back well with the help of Washington Sundar who took two wickets in the same over to put the pressure back on the Kiwis. However, Devon Conway looks in good touch and Glenn Phillips is supporting him from the other end. These two will try to bat deep and set up a platform for their big-hitters. India will look to break this stand as soon as possible because they know that they can do a lot of damage.
Hardik Pandya to Glenn Phillips, Yet another single to end the over. Hard length around off, Glenn Phillips punches it in front of extra cover and scmapers through for a run.
Hardik Pandya to Devon Conway, Just milking the singles here. Another slower one, a touch fuller and on the pads, Devon Conway uses his wrists to work it toward deep square leg for one.
Hardik Pandya to Glenn Phillips, Goes slower and fuller outside off, Glenn Phillips has to wait for it and he drives it uppishly to deep cover-point for yet another a single.
Hardik Pandya to Devon Conway, Back of a length again and around off, Devon Conway stays back and dabs it down behind point for a run.
Hardik Pandya to Glenn Phillips, They look for two but Glenn Phillips slips and just a single is taken. Back of a length over middle and leg, Phillips tucks it away in front of deep mid-wicket.
Hardik Pandya to Devon Conway, Leg bye! Bowls the off-cutter, on a good length and on leg stump. Devon Conway gets surprised and gets a blow on the back leg as the ball rolls onto the off side. They pick up a leg bye.
Hardik Pandya replaces Umran Malik. He conceded 12 runs in his first over.
Kuldeep Yadav to Glenn Phillips, Three dots on the trot to end the over, just 3 runs off it. Flatter again and around off, Glenn Phillips goes on the back foot but fails to get it past mid off.
Kuldeep Yadav to Glenn Phillips, Flatter and around middle, Glenn Phillips watchfully keeps it out.Â
Kuldeep Yadav to Glenn Phillips, This is tossed up on the legs and Glenn Phillips clips it straight to short mid-wicket.
Kuldeep Yadav to Devon Conway, Floated up on middle and this one holds in the pitch, Conway plays it off the front foot and onto the leg side for yet another single.
Kuldeep Yadav to Glenn Phillips, Around leg stump and turning in, Glenn Phillips flicks it past square leg for a single.
Kuldeep Yadav to Devon Conway, Starts off with a shortish delivery on middle and leg, Devon Conway waits on the back foot and punches it down to long on for one.
Kuldeep Yadav comes into the attack now.
Umran Malik to Devon Conway, A single to end but 16 runs come off it. Bowls it slower and on a good length around off, Devon Conway plays it with soft hands in front of covers and picks up a single.
Umran Malik to Devon Conway, ! Fetch that! Pacy delivery again but full and on the pads, Devon Conway with a flick of the wrist and he dispatches it over the backward square leg fence for a maximum. Umran Malik is being taken to the cleaners in his first over.
Umran Malik to Devon Conway, Good length around off, Devon Conway hits it straight to mid off.
Umran Malik to Devon Conway, ! Down the ground this time! Too full again around middle at around 145 clicks. Devon Conway thumps it right back over the bowler's head for a boundary.
Umran Malik to Devon Conway, ! Through the fielder! A low full toss at 149 clicks around off, Devon Conway creams the cover drive and Washington Sundar at deep cover is beaten for pace and it will be a boundary.
Umran Malik with his express pace has been introduced into the attack now.
Umran Malik to Glenn Phillips, Starts off with a full ball on middle and leg, Glenn Phillips clips it through mid-wicket and rotates the strike.
Washington Sundar to Glenn Phillips, A tad shorter and on midle and leg, this is tucked off the back foot past square leg for one more.
Washington Sundar to Devon Conway, A loud appeal for LBW from the bowler but it is turned down. This is angled in from outside off, Devon Conway looks for the conventional sweep this time and gets an under edge past the keeper and down to third man. They get a single.
Washington Sundar to Devon Conway, ! Cheeky but effective! This is fuller and at the stumps, Devon Conway brings out the reverse sweep and gets it past backward point for a boundary. The 50 is now up for New Zealand.
Washington Sundar to Devon Conway, this is pushed through from around off stump, angling in. Devon Conway strides out and pushes it onto the off side.
Washington Sundar to Glenn Phillips, A bit slower through the air and on a shorter length outside off. Glenn Phillips punches it down to long off for a single.
Washington Sundar to Glenn Phillips, This is bowled flatter and on the fifth stump line, Glenn Phillips goes back and across to keep it out.
Deepak Hooda to Glenn Phillips, Tossed up full and on middle, Glenn Phillips drives it to the right of the bowler and down to long on for one. At the end of the Powerplay, New Zealand are 47/2!
Deepak Hooda to Devon Conway, This is drifted onto the pads, Devon Conway flicks it through mid-wicket and turns the strike over.
Deepak Hooda to Devon Conway, Just holds it back a touch and drifts it onto middle, Devon Conway defends it out.
Deepak Hooda to Glenn Phillips, Flatter one around off stump, Glenn Phillips punches it off the back foot to the left of silly mid on and picks up a single as the fielder makes a half stop.
Deepak Hooda to Glenn Phillips, This is bowled on a nagging length around off and turning in. Glenn Phillips plays it off the back foot to mid on.back
Glenn Phillips is the new man in. Also, Deepak Hooda to roll his arm over.
Deepak Hooda to Devon Conway, Starts off with a floated delivery on middle and leg, Devon Conway nudges it in front of mid-wicket and picks up a single.
Is that a fair catch? The umpires have gone upstairs and the soft signal is out. Washington Sundar seems to have taken a brilliant catch off his own bowling and the replays confirm the same. The third umpire signals it as !
Washington Sundar to Mark Chapman, ! CAUGHT AND BOWLED! A stunning catch from Sundar! He slows it up this time, on middle, Mark Chapman prods forward to defend, but the extra bounce and hold up in the surface hits the sticker of the bat and flies to the right of the bowler where Washington Sundar puts in brilliant dive to complete a terrific one-handed catch. The umpires have sent it upstairs and the soft signal is 'OUT'. The replays confirm that it is a clean catch. Chapman goes witho
Washington Sundar to Mark Chapman, Another brilliant delivery! This is flighted, short and on off, spinning away again, Mark Chapman moves back, but gets beaten again.
Washington Sundar to Mark Chapman, A bit short and on middle, turning away again, Mark Chapman gets his bat away at the last moment.
Washington Sundar to Mark Chapman, RIPPER! This is tossed up, lands on middle stump line, turns away sharply, Mark Chapman looks to block it, but gets beaten on the outside edge.
Mark Chapman is the new man in.
Washington Sundar to Finn Allen, ! TAKEN! Washington Sundar draws first blood! Finn Allen tries to be aggressive again, but holes out this time. Sundar slows it up a bit, on middle, turning in too, Finn Allen once again goes for the slog-sweep, but this time fails to get the right connection and hits it much squarer towards deep square leg where Suryakumar Yadav is there to take the catch. A good knock from Allen comes to an end and the Kiwis lose their first wicket.
Washington Sundar to Finn Allen, ! Finn Allen has sent this a long way into the stands! This is floated, full and around off, Finn Allen moves across and slog-sweeps it over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie.
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, Arshdeep Singh goes back to the slower one, back of a length and on middle, Finn Allen pushes it towards long on for one.
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, ! A streaky boundary! This is full and outside off, Finn Allen slashes hard at it, and gets an outside edge as the ball goes over short third man for four more runs.
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, Another slower delivery, on a length and on middle, Finn Allen mistimes his drive towards mid-wicket.
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, Arshdeep Singh bangs in a well-directed bouncer, on middle, Finn Allen gets a bit surprised and misses his pull shot.
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, Arshdeep Singh takes the pace off and bowls this back of a length, on middle, Finn Allen keeps it out to the right of the bowler.
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, ! BANG! That is the first maximum of the innings! Arshdeep Singh serves this full and around off, Finn Allen swats it over the long off fence for a biggie.
Washington Sundar to Finn Allen, Shortish and on middle, Finn Allen moves back and tucks it towards mid-wicket for a quick run. A direct hit and it would have been close.
Washington Sundar to Devon Conway, Flatter, short and down the leg, Devon Conway flicks it around the corner on the leg side for one. The batter thinks about the second, but Shivam Mavi is quick to get to the ball and fires in a rocket throw at the keeper's end to keep it to one.
Washington Sundar to Finn Allen, Quicker one, short and on middle, Finn Allen nudges it towards short mid-wicket for a single.
Washington Sundar to Finn Allen, Just short! Washington Sundar lands this short and outside off, Finn Allen punches it uppishly towards extra cover, but the ball just falls in front of Rahul Tripathi there.
Washington Sundar to Finn Allen, Tossed up, full and on off, turning in, Finn Allen looks to sweep it away, but misses.
Washington Sundar to Finn Allen, SHARP TURN! Washington Sundar starts with a short delivery, on middle, turning in sharply, Finn Allen gets cramped for room and the ball hits him high on his body.
An immediate change in the bowling as Washington Sundar has been handed the ball.
Arshdeep Singh to Devon Conway, On a length and around off, Devon Conway gets behind it and blocks it out.
A slight halt in play as Hardik Pandya isn't happy with the ball and the umpires are having a look at it. The umpires bring out the gauge and deem that the ball is fine and the play can carry on now.
Arshdeep Singh to Devon Conway, ! Devon Conway opens his account in style! Arshdeep Singh pitches this on up and outside off, Devon Conway reaches for it and slices it past point as his bottom half comes off. It has enough legs to race away to the deep point fence for a boundary.
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, A slower delivery now, on a length and on middle, Finn Allen tucks it towards long on for a single. Devon Conway will finally face a ball after ten deliveries in this inning.
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, ! A poor delivery and rightly punished! This is a juciy full toss, on middle, Finn Allen accepts the gift and smahses it right past the bowler for a boundary.
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, Full and on the pads, Finn Allen misses his flick as the ball goes off his pads to the left of the keeper where Ishan Kishan puts in a good dive to that side to stop it. He certainly saved a boundary there.
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, Arshdeep Singh bangs in a bouncer, on middle and leg, Finn Allen ducks under it. It is called a wide again.
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, Arshdeep Singh loses his line and bowls this full, but way down the leg side, Finn Allen misses his flick. It is called a wide.
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, Arshdeep Singh tries to bowl the yorker, but serves a low full toss instead, on off, Finn Allen drills it towards mid on.
Arshdeep Singh to bowl from the other end.
Hardik Pandya to Finn Allen, This is on a good length and on middle, Finn Allen works it towards mid on for a single. 12 runs off the first over then!
Hardik Pandya to Finn Allen, ! Two in a row! Finn Allen has made his intentions clear here. Hardik Pandya bowls another full delivery, on middle and off, Finn Allen this time thrashes it past mid on for another boundary.
Hardik Pandya to Finn Allen, ! Good shot! Hardik Pandya pitches it up and on off, Finn Allen stays there and just lofts it over mid off for a boundary.
Hardik Pandya to Finn Allen, Finn Allen is finally underway! This is full and on off, Finn Allen goes for the drive, but slices it over point for a couple of runs.
Hardik Pandya to Finn Allen, On a length and on middle, Finn Allen knocks it towards mid-wicket.
Hardik Pandya to Finn Allen, Hardik Pandya pulls his length back a bit, but delivers it down the leg side, Finn Allen looks to flick it away, but misses as the ball goes off his thigh pads towards the keeper where Ishan Kishan appeals for a catch. However, the umpire calls it a wide and New Zealand are underway.
Hardik Pandya to Finn Allen, Hardik Pandya starts with a fullish delivery around off, shaping in a bit, Finn Allen drives it firmly but straight to short covers.
Done with the pre-match formalities and it is now time to get the play underway. The umpires are out in the middle as the Indian players are seen in a huddle. Finn Allen and Devon Conway will open the innings for New Zealand. Skipper Hardik Pandya will take the new ball himself and he is raring to go. Let's play...
We are almost ready for the start of play and the 40, 000 or so crowd inside the stadium is absolutely buzzing. But first, the two teams will line up for their respective national anthems. It will be New Zealand's national anthem first followed by the Indian national anthem.
Mitchell Santner, the captain of New Zealand says that they were challenged in the ODI series but this gives them another opportunity to play India which doesn't come often. Adds that this is a good experience for some of the younger players to play against India at their home which will also give them the chance to shape their team for the T20 World Cup next year. Mentions that they would have bowled first as well and says that Tom Latham and Henry Nicholls have gone back home and Ish SodhiÂ
Hardik Pandya, the skipper of India says that they will bowl first and adds that there will be a lot of dew in the second innings. Mentions that they want to go out there and play the best they can and the beauty about a young team is the extra energy they bring in. Says that playing the ODI series before the T20 series makes it a bit easier for the transition. Mentions that playing for India has been a honor for everyone and the young guys are keeping on learning. Informs that Yuzvendra Chahal
New Zealand (Playing XI) - Finn Allen, Devon Conway (WK), Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (C), Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy, Lockie Ferguson, Blair Tickner.
TOSS - The coin goes up and lands in favour of Hardik Pandya. India have elected to BOWL first.
Sri Lanka 10-117
O'Keefe to Pradeep, , no run, comes forward and edges to slip, easy catch and Sri Lanka are all out for just 117 in 34.2 overs
O'Keefe to Pradeep, no run, leaves one pass outside off
End of over: SLA 117/9 (Pradeep 0, Sandakan 19)
Starc to Sandakan, , full, he makes room again and whacks it away wide of mid-off, handy runs these from the tail.
Starc to Sandakan, no run, makes room once again, drives to mid-off
Starc to Sandakan, no run, full toss, has a swing at one outside off and misses
Starc to Sandakan, , short, goes back and cuts it away behind point, a bit short from Starc
Starc to Sandakan, no run, makes room to leg, pushes to mid off
Starc to Sandakan, no run, short outside off, makes room to cut and misses
End of over: SLA 109/9 (Pradeep 0, Sandakan 11)
O'Keefe to Pradeep, no run, fuller and tossed up higher, comes forward and is beaten once more.
O'Keefe to Pradeep, no run, leans forward and is beaten outside off
O'Keefe to Sandakan, one run, goes down the wicket and cracks it to cover point
O'Keefe to Sandakan, , goes over cow this time, whacking to the mid-wicket boundary
O'Keefe to Sandakan, , belts one back in the air over the bowlers head
O'Keefe to Sandakan, no run, defends into the off side
End of over: SLA 100/9 (Herath 6, Sandakan 2) - full, appears that it could take the boot before he hits it, an appeal for LBW, not out is the call and then the Aussies decide to review it.
Starc to Herath, , no run.
Decision is that it has hit the toe and the ball tracking shows that it is hitting middle, so he is on his way
FOW: Sri Lanka 100/9 - Herath lbw b Starc 6 (10 balls, 1x4, 20 mins). Nuwan Pradeep the new man
Starc to Herath, no run, goes back and defends, close to playing back onto his stumps
Starc to Herath, no run, shortish, aims a pull, taken on the thigh
Starc to Herath, no run, full, drives firmly to cover point
Starc to Herath, , short, pulls it away through square leg to bring up the 100
Starc to Sandakan, one run
End of over: SLA 94/8 (Herath 2, Sandakan 0)
Lyon to Sandakan, one run, drives off the edge away past slip, well fielded at short 3rd man..
Lyon to Sandakan, no run, drives off the edge away past slip, well fielded at short 3rd man.
Lyon to Sandakan, no run, defends to the off-side
Lyon to Sandakan, no run, down the leg side, as he tries to glance
Lyon to Sandakan, no run, defends into the off side
Lyon to MDKJ Perera, , no run, leaves one outside off, it doesn't turn that much, but he failed to cover his stump and it clips the off-stump
FOW: Sri Lanka 94/8 - K Mendis b Lyon 20 (15 balls, 21 mins, 3 fours) New man in is Lakshan Sandakan on debut
Lyon to MDKJ Perera, no run, outside off and turning away, drives to cover
End of over: SLA 94/7 (MDKJ Perera 20, Herath 2)
Starc to Herath, no run, full down the leg side, aims to clip it away, no contact.
Starc to Herath, two runs, full, drives away out through cover, Warner chases hard, keeps it to a couple
Starc to Herath, no run, comes forward and defends to short leg, Burns does well there
Starc to MDKJ Perera, one run, clipped away off the pads to long-leg, now let see how Heath goes against the pace of Starc
Starc to MDKJ Perera, , goes back and looked to force it away through the off-side, toes it along the ground safely through slips
Starc to MDKJ Perera, no run, comes forward and defends a full ball to mid-on
End of over: SLA 87/7 (MDKJ Perera 15, Herath 0)
Lyon to Herath, no run, leans well forward and defends to point, two wickets in the first over after Lunch.
Lyon to Herath, no run, two slips in now, as he comes forward and defends
Lyon to MDK Perera, , no run, fuller ball and quicker, taken on the pad, a bit forward, no review as he knows he's out
FOW: 87/7 - Sri Lanka lbw b Lyon 0 (2 balls, 1 mins). New man in is Regana Herath, the left-hander.
Lyon to MDK Perera, no run, leans well forward and defends to short mid-wicket
Lyon to de Silva, , no run, goes back to work to leg, takes the inside edge and Burns moves to his left to hold the catch at short-leg
FOW: Sri Lanka 87/6 - de Silva c Burns b Lyon 24 (38 balls, 3x4 1x6, 52 mins) New man in is Dilruwan Perera
Lyon to MDKJ Perera, three runs, comes forward and gets an edge past slip, well wide, saved just inside the rope
End of over: SLA 84/5 (de Silva 24, MDKJ Perera 12)
Hazlewood to MDKJ Perera, one run, worked off the pads behind square leg and that is Lunch.
Well that was an entertaining couple of hours! Australia win the session but there was a lot to enjoy from the bat of debutant Dhananjaya de Silva who is 24 not out at the break. Well done Josh Hazlewood for this three wickets. Back soon with session 2!
Righto, Session 2 to start, with Nathan Lyon to bowl
Hazlewood to MDKJ Perera, no run, comes forward and looks good as he pushes to cover
Hazlewood to MDKJ Perera, , full and wide, clubbed away through cover point, great shot!!
Hazlewood to MDKJ Perera, no run, comes forward and defends to mid-off
Hazlewood to MDKJ Perera, , short, and he pulls it away like a rocket to the square leg boundary
Hazlewood to MDKJ Perera, no run, gets forward and defends up to mid-off
End of over: SLA 75/5 (de Silva 24, MDKJ Perera 3)
Lyon to de Silva, , short, he dragged it down, cuts away with power behind point to the boundary.
Lyon to de Silva, no run, comes well forward and defends up the off-side
Lyon to MDKJ Perera, three runs, flighted, drives out past cover, stops just inside the rope
Sri Lanka 18/3 - Silva c Voges b Hazlewood 4 (25 balls, 47 mins) New man in is the skipper, Angelo Matthews
Starc to Karunaratne, no run, full and straight, comes forward and defends to mid off
Starc to Silva, one run, full, comes forward and pushes towards gully, knocked down by the fielder, but they get a single
Starc to Silva, no run, full and a little wide outside off, good carry to Nevill
Starc to Karunaratne, one run, Yorker, just manages to dig out away behind square leg
Starc to Karunaratne, no run, comes forward and defends one towards mid-wicket
Mitchell Starc to start, playing his first Test since November 2015 in Adelaide
Things about to get underway after the pre-match ceremony
Dhananjaya de Silva and Lakshan Sandakan make their debuts for Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Karunartne, K Silva, K Mendis, Chandimal (wk), Mathews (c), Dhananjaya De Silva, K Perera, D Perera, Herath, N Pradeep, Lakshan
News just in is that Sri Lanka have won the toss and will bat first. The Australian team is confirmed as: Australia - Warner, Burns, Khawaja, Smith (c), Voges, M Marsh, Nevill (wk), O'Keefe, Starc, Hazlewood, Lyon
The Sri Lankans will be led by Angelo Matthews, they have some new faces in their team. More on the toss and their team shortly
Australia last played at Test at this ground in 2011, the match ending in a drawn, with Shaun Marsh making his maiden Test ton.
Reports from the ground on twitter indicate it’s a fine day and warm day in Pallekele, a hint of green grass on the pitch.
Australia have named their XI already, with their selectors opting for two quick bowlers, Mitchell Marsh as the all-rounder and two spinners. Full news on the confirmed eleven shortly.
I’m Lawrie Colliver and will be guiding you through the opening day of this much awaited series.
Hello and welcome to coverage of the First Test between Sri Lanka and Australia in Pallekele.
... THE RUN CHASE ...
Right then, New Zealand have posted a good total on the board.
India showed fight and resilience throughout their bowling effort. The start was not ideal for them, but Washington Sundar got them back in the game with a couple of wickets in the fifth over, which included the crucial scalp of Finn Allen and terrific catch from him to dismiss Mark Chapman. Then they allowed the Kiwis to build a couple of good partnerships in the middle, but once again they were able to comeback in the game, getting the half-centurion, Devon Conway, and Michael Bracewell ou
New Zealand started off well, with Finn Allen scoring runs at a brisk rate and Devon Conway playing the supporting role. Both of them added 43 runs for the opening stand, but found themselves in a bit of trouble as they lost Allen and Mark Chapman in the same over. After that, Conway and Glenn Phillips steadied the ship with a 60-run partnership where Conway took the charge. He lost his partner, but went on to score a half-century and continued his good form. Daryl Mitchell struggled a bit
A fine end to innings for New Zealand! Daryl Mitchell was able to rack up 27 runs in the last over which certainly pushed their total over-par. However, India will not be that much bother about it as they know that dew will come in and the conditions will be a bit easier for them. It will be an exciting chase to watch nonetheless.
Arshdeep Singh to Daryl Mitchell, Two more to end the innings and 27 runs come off the final over! Arshdeep Singh nails another yorker outside the off stump, Daryl Mitchell thumps it down to long off and races back for the second. New Zealand with 176/6 on the board!
Arshdeep Singh to Daryl Mitchell, Well bowled! Another wide yorker, Daryl Mitchell looks for the reverse ramp but gets it off the inside edge toward deep square leg. They push hard for two but Kuldeep Yadav misfields and they get there with ease.
Arshdeep Singh to Daryl Mitchell, Gets in the wide yorker this time around and Daryl Mitchell bunts it back to the keeper. Ish Sodhi looks for the single but he is sent back and rightly so.
Arshdeep Singh to Daryl Mitchell, ! The boundaries keep on coming. This is a low full toss outside off, Daryl Mitchell reaches out and slices it through the point region for a boundary. 23 runs off the over with 3 deliveries still remaining.
Arshdeep Singh to Daryl Mitchell, ! Make that a hat-trick of maximums and that will also be FIFTY for Daryl Mitchell, a gem of a knock so far from him. Arshdeep Singh comes from over the wicket and looks for the yorker at the toes but he misses. Mitchell hammers it flat and over the cow corner fence for a maximum.
Arshdeep Singh to Daryl Mitchell, ! Back-to-back maximums! This is short and at the body, Daryl Mitchell is waiting on the back foot for it and pulls it flat over the backward square leg fence for a biggie. 13 runs already off just one delivery.
Ish Sodhi is the next man in. Also, Arshdeep Singh (3-0-24-1) to bowl the last over.
Arshdeep Singh to Daryl Mitchell, NO BALL AND ! All the way! Arshdeep Singh misses the yorker and serves it in the slot around middle, Daryl Mitchell goes deep in his crease and smokes it over long on for a maximum. Also, Arshdeep Singh has overstepped and a Free Hit will now follow.
Shivam Mavi to Mitchell Santner, ! CAUGHT! Another one bites the dust and Shivam Mavi rounds off a wonderful penultimate over with a wicket. Pace on again and banged in at a good height around off stump. Mitchell Santner looks to take it on but fails to get on top of the bounce. Santner pulls it aerially straight down the throat of Rahul Tripathi at deep mid-wicket and he makes no mistake. New Zealand lose their fifth wicket now.
Shivam Mavi to Daryl Mitchell, Goes full and wide and finds the blockhole as well. Daryl Mitchell hits it down to long off for a single.
Shivam Mavi to Mitchell Santner, Back of a length around off, Mitchell Santner punches it firmly to deep cover and picks up a single.
Shivam Mavi to Mitchell Santner, ! Streaky but will do! This is banged in short at a good pace and outside off. Mitchell Santner looks to pull but gets hurried on and gets the top edge. The ball goes over short third man and into the fence.
Shivam Mavi to Daryl Mitchell, A juicy full toss around off and middle, Daryl Mitchell goes deep in his crease and hammers it down to long on for only a single.
Shivam Mavi to Mitchell Santner, Back of a length around off, Mitchell Santner bunts it onto the off side and picks up a quick run.
Shivam Mavi to bowl the penultimate over. He conceded 11 runs in his first over.
Arshdeep Singh to Mitchell Santner, Full and straight from Arshdeep Singh, this is pushed away toward mid on for a single.
Mitchell Santner walks out to bat now.
Is that a run-out? Ishan Kishan with a direct hit at the batter's end and the umpires sends it upstairs. The replays show that Bracewell is well short of his crease and he will have to go back.
Arshdeep Singh to Daryl Mitchell, ! RUN OUT! Excellent piece of fielding from Ishan Kishan behind the sticks and it's a double blow for the Kiwis. Arshdeep Singh comes from around the wicket and angles in a shortish delivery into the body. Daryl Mitchell looks to tuck it away but misses and the ball goes off the thigh pads toward leg slip. Michael Bracewell wants the single and charges to the striker's end but Kishan is quick to take off his gloves and pick up the ball. Kishan score
Arshdeep Singh to Michael Bracewell, Slower one, banged in short and over middle, Michael Bracewell gets on top of the bounce and pulls it down to deep backward square leg for one.
Michael Bracewell comes out to the middle now.
Arshdeep Singh to Michael Bracewell, Nicely bowled! Gets it really full and around off stump, Michael Bracewell manages to get a bit of bat on it.
Arshdeep Singh to Devon Conway, ! CAUGHT! Arshdeep Singh comes back and picks up a crucial wicket for India. This is full and on off stump, Devon Conway looks to stay put and loft it over long off but gets the timing horribly wrong. The ball goes over mid off and Deepak Hooda from long off comes forward to take a good catch. Conway departs after a wonderful knock and New Zealand are now four down.
Arshdeep Singh to Devon Conway, Missed opportunity! This is short and wide outside off, Devon Conway rocks back but ends up slapping it straight to the man at cover.
Arshdeep Singh (2-0-22-0)Â is back on.
Hardik Pandya to Daryl Mitchell, ! A second six in the over and 16 runs come off it. This is pitched up around off stump, Daryl Mitchell swings through the line of the ball and hammers it straight down the ground for a maximum.
Hardik Pandya to Devon Conway, Goes full and straight now, Devon Conway flicks it behind square on the leg side for a single.
Hardik Pandya to Daryl Mitchell, Another one that is banged into the pitch. This is over middle and Daryl Mitchell pulls it down to long on for just another single.
Hardik Pandya to Devon Conway, Slower one, bowled into the pitch and angled across the left-hander. Devon Conway waits for it and half-pulls it in front of mid-wicket for one.
Hardik Pandya to Daryl Mitchell, This is full and outside off, Daryl Mitchell drills it down to long off for a single.
Hardik Pandya to Daryl Mitchell, ! Daryl Mitchell might be struggling against the spinners but not so much against the seamers. This is bowled back of a length around middle, Mitchell lofts it high and over the wide long on fence for a maximum.
Hardik Pandya (2-0-17-0)Â comes back into the attack now.
Washington Sundar to Daryl Mitchell, Shorter and turning in from around middle, Daryl Mitchell tucks it off the back leg behind square leg for a run.
Washington Sundar to Devon Conway, FIFTY for Devon Conway and his good run of form continues with another solid knock. This is a tad shorter and on the pads, Conway works it away through mid-wicket and picks up a single. Can he now take New Zealand to a defendable score?
Washington Sundar to Daryl Mitchell, Floated up on leg stump, Daryl Mitchell flicks it in front of mid-wicket for a single.
Washington Sundar to Daryl Mitchell, A big appeal for LBW as Daryl Mitchell gets caught on the crease but it is turned down. Hardik Pandya reviews it immediately and this one seems to be close. Nothing on UltraEdge. Ball Tracking shows the wickets as umpire's call and Mitchell survives yet again. Coming to the delivery, Washington Sundar bowled it flatter and around off stump, getting the ball to turn in sharply. Mitchell gets pinged back as he looks to flick but misses and gets a wrap
Washington Sundar to Daryl Mitchell, This is shorter and on leg stump, turning in. Daryl Mitchell goes on the back foot and whips it toward deep backward square leg. Rahul Tripathi from deep square leg sprints to his right and keeps it down to a couple.
Washington Sundar to Devon Conway, Washington Sundar comes back in to finish his spell and starts off with a floated delivery outside off. Devon Conway skips down the track and heaves it to wide long on for one.
Kuldeep Yadav to Daryl Mitchell, An appeal for caught behind, but turned down. Hardik Pandya decides to go for the review. Kuldeep Yadav flights this one up, on off, Daryl Mitchell looks to reverse-sweep it, but misses as the ball loops up off his forearms. Ishan Kishan takes the catch and appeals, but the fingers stays down. The UltraEdges confirms no bat involved and Ball Tracking indicates impact is outside off. Mitchell survives.
Kuldeep Yadav to Devon Conway, Short and way outside off, Devon Conway reaches for it and slaps it towards deep point for a run.
Kuldeep Yadav to Daryl Mitchell, Flatter and around off, Daryl Mitchell knocks it towards long off for a single.
Kuldeep Yadav to Daryl Mitchell, Short again and on leg, Daryl Mitchell looks to flick it away, but misses and gets hit on the pads.
Kuldeep Yadav to Daryl Mitchell, Slower through the air, on off, Daryl Mitchell uses his feet to play at it, but the ball loops up of the upper part of his bat and falls in front of short mid-wicket.
Kuldeep Yadav to Daryl Mitchell, Tossed up, full and on middle, Daryl Mitchell pushes it back to the bowler.
Shivam Mavi to Daryl Mitchell, Pitched up, on middle, Daryl Mitchell chips it towards long on for a single.
Shivam Mavi to Daryl Mitchell, Short of a length and on middle, Daryl Mitchell tucks it with soft hands towards mid-wicket and comes back for the second run. Good running!
Shivam Mavi to Daryl Mitchell, ! A lucky boundary, but Mitchell won't mind that! This is full again and around off, Daryl Mitchell looks to drive it away, but gets an inside edge past the stumps and towards the fine leg fence for a boundary.
Shivam Mavi to Daryl Mitchell, ! Powered away! Shivam Mavi serves this a touch fuller and on middle, Daryl Mitchell backs away and hammers it wide of long on for a boundary.
Shivam Mavi to Daryl Mitchell, Back of a length and on off, Daryl Mitchell keeps it out to the off side.
Shivam Mavi to Daryl Mitchell, Shivam Mavi begins with a hard-length delivery, on middle, Daryl Mitchell blocks it down the pitch.
Daryl Mitchell is the new man in.
Kuldeep Yadav to Daryl Mitchell, Tossed up, full and on middle, Daryl Mitchell steers it towards point for a single and gets off the mark.
Kuldeep Yadav to Glenn Phillips, ! TAKEN! Kuldeep Yadav strikes now! The dangerous, Glenn Phillips goes back to the hut. Kuldeep Yadav bowls the googly this time, full and on middle, turning away, Glenn Phillips goes for the slog-sweep, but the turn away takes the top edge as the ball goes high up in the air. Suryakumar Yadav at deep square leg settles under it and pouches it safely. New Zealand three down now!
Kuldeep Yadav to Devon Conway, Looped up, full and on middle, Devon Conway nudges it towards short fine leg for one more.
Kuldeep Yadav to Devon Conway, ! Nice use of the feet! Kuldeep Yadav flights this up, on leg, Devon Conway skips down the track and drills it wide of long on, the timing is so good it races to the fence for a boudnary.
Kuldeep Yadav to Glenn Phillips, Floated, full and down the leg, Glenn Phillips looks to scoop it away, but mistimes it towards square leg for a run.
Kuldeep Yadav to Devon Conway, Tossed up, full and on middle, Devon Conway goes for the slog-sweep, but toe-ends it towards mid-wicket. They cross.
Deepak Hooda to Glenn Phillips, ! Nice shot! Deepak Hooda bowls this short and outside off, Glenn Phillips moves back and cuts it towards the deep point fence for a boundary.
Deepak Hooda to Devon Conway, Shortish and on middle, Devon Conway moves back and flicks it towards mid-wicket for one.
Deepak Hooda to Devon Conway, Slower through the air, on off, Devon Conway thinks about the reverse sweep, but changes his mind and tries to guide it away, but misses.
Deepak Hooda to Devon Conway, ! Devon Conway finds the fence this time! This is bit short and on middle, Devon Conway goes down and sweeps it wide of deep square leg for a boundary.
Deepak Hooda to Devon Conway, Floated, full and on middle, Devon Conway reverse-sweeps it, but straight to point.
Deepak Hooda to Glenn Phillips, Tossed up, full and on off, Glenn Phillips drives it towards cover-point for a single.
Kuldeep Yadav to Glenn Phillips, Floated, full and on off, Glenn Phillips taps it towards cover-point for a quick single.
Kuldeep Yadav to Glenn Phillips, Short again and around off, Glenn Phillips leans on and pushes it towards covers.
Kuldeep Yadav to Glenn Phillips, Flatter, short and on middle, Glenn Phillips knocks it back to the bowler.
Kuldeep Yadav to Devon Conway, Gives this one some air, on leg, Devon Conway nudges it towards square leg for a run.
Kuldeep Yadav to Devon Conway, ! Excellent shot! This is floated, fuller and around leg, Devon Conway goes down and nails his sweep towards the deep square leg fence for a boundary.
Kuldeep Yadav to Glenn Phillips, A bit short and on off, Glenn Phillips dabs it towards point for a single.
Drinks! New Zealand started off well scoring runs briskly, but India fought back well with the help of Washington Sundar who took two wickets in the same over to put the pressure back on the Kiwis. However, Devon Conway looks in good touch and Glenn Phillips is supporting him from the other end. These two will try to bat deep and set up a platform for their big-hitters. India will look to break this stand as soon as possible because they know that they can do a lot of damage.
Hardik Pandya to Glenn Phillips, Yet another single to end the over. Hard length around off, Glenn Phillips punches it in front of extra cover and scmapers through for a run.
Hardik Pandya to Devon Conway, Just milking the singles here. Another slower one, a touch fuller and on the pads, Devon Conway uses his wrists to work it toward deep square leg for one.
Hardik Pandya to Glenn Phillips, Goes slower and fuller outside off, Glenn Phillips has to wait for it and he drives it uppishly to deep cover-point for yet another a single.
Hardik Pandya to Devon Conway, Back of a length again and around off, Devon Conway stays back and dabs it down behind point for a run.
Hardik Pandya to Glenn Phillips, They look for two but Glenn Phillips slips and just a single is taken. Back of a length over middle and leg, Phillips tucks it away in front of deep mid-wicket.
Hardik Pandya to Devon Conway, Leg bye! Bowls the off-cutter, on a good length and on leg stump. Devon Conway gets surprised and gets a blow on the back leg as the ball rolls onto the off side. They pick up a leg bye.
Hardik Pandya replaces Umran Malik. He conceded 12 runs in his first over.
Kuldeep Yadav to Glenn Phillips, Three dots on the trot to end the over, just 3 runs off it. Flatter again and around off, Glenn Phillips goes on the back foot but fails to get it past mid off.
Kuldeep Yadav to Glenn Phillips, Flatter and around middle, Glenn Phillips watchfully keeps it out.Â
Kuldeep Yadav to Glenn Phillips, This is tossed up on the legs and Glenn Phillips clips it straight to short mid-wicket.
Kuldeep Yadav to Devon Conway, Floated up on middle and this one holds in the pitch, Conway plays it off the front foot and onto the leg side for yet another single.
Kuldeep Yadav to Glenn Phillips, Around leg stump and turning in, Glenn Phillips flicks it past square leg for a single.
Kuldeep Yadav to Devon Conway, Starts off with a shortish delivery on middle and leg, Devon Conway waits on the back foot and punches it down to long on for one.
Kuldeep Yadav comes into the attack now.
Umran Malik to Devon Conway, A single to end but 16 runs come off it. Bowls it slower and on a good length around off, Devon Conway plays it with soft hands in front of covers and picks up a single.
Umran Malik to Devon Conway, ! Fetch that! Pacy delivery again but full and on the pads, Devon Conway with a flick of the wrist and he dispatches it over the backward square leg fence for a maximum. Umran Malik is being taken to the cleaners in his first over.
Umran Malik to Devon Conway, Good length around off, Devon Conway hits it straight to mid off.
Umran Malik to Devon Conway, ! Down the ground this time! Too full again around middle at around 145 clicks. Devon Conway thumps it right back over the bowler's head for a boundary.
Umran Malik to Devon Conway, ! Through the fielder! A low full toss at 149 clicks around off, Devon Conway creams the cover drive and Washington Sundar at deep cover is beaten for pace and it will be a boundary.
Umran Malik with his express pace has been introduced into the attack now.
Umran Malik to Glenn Phillips, Starts off with a full ball on middle and leg, Glenn Phillips clips it through mid-wicket and rotates the strike.
Washington Sundar to Glenn Phillips, A tad shorter and on midle and leg, this is tucked off the back foot past square leg for one more.
Washington Sundar to Devon Conway, A loud appeal for LBW from the bowler but it is turned down. This is angled in from outside off, Devon Conway looks for the conventional sweep this time and gets an under edge past the keeper and down to third man. They get a single.
Washington Sundar to Devon Conway, ! Cheeky but effective! This is fuller and at the stumps, Devon Conway brings out the reverse sweep and gets it past backward point for a boundary. The 50 is now up for New Zealand.
Washington Sundar to Devon Conway, this is pushed through from around off stump, angling in. Devon Conway strides out and pushes it onto the off side.
Washington Sundar to Glenn Phillips, A bit slower through the air and on a shorter length outside off. Glenn Phillips punches it down to long off for a single.
Washington Sundar to Glenn Phillips, This is bowled flatter and on the fifth stump line, Glenn Phillips goes back and across to keep it out.
Deepak Hooda to Glenn Phillips, Tossed up full and on middle, Glenn Phillips drives it to the right of the bowler and down to long on for one. At the end of the Powerplay, New Zealand are 47/2!
Deepak Hooda to Devon Conway, This is drifted onto the pads, Devon Conway flicks it through mid-wicket and turns the strike over.
Deepak Hooda to Devon Conway, Just holds it back a touch and drifts it onto middle, Devon Conway defends it out.
Deepak Hooda to Glenn Phillips, Flatter one around off stump, Glenn Phillips punches it off the back foot to the left of silly mid on and picks up a single as the fielder makes a half stop.
Deepak Hooda to Glenn Phillips, This is bowled on a nagging length around off and turning in. Glenn Phillips plays it off the back foot to mid on.back
Glenn Phillips is the new man in. Also, Deepak Hooda to roll his arm over.
Deepak Hooda to Devon Conway, Starts off with a floated delivery on middle and leg, Devon Conway nudges it in front of mid-wicket and picks up a single.
Is that a fair catch? The umpires have gone upstairs and the soft signal is out. Washington Sundar seems to have taken a brilliant catch off his own bowling and the replays confirm the same. The third umpire signals it as !
Washington Sundar to Mark Chapman, ! CAUGHT AND BOWLED! A stunning catch from Sundar! He slows it up this time, on middle, Mark Chapman prods forward to defend, but the extra bounce and hold up in the surface hits the sticker of the bat and flies to the right of the bowler where Washington Sundar puts in brilliant dive to complete a terrific one-handed catch. The umpires have sent it upstairs and the soft signal is 'OUT'. The replays confirm that it is a clean catch. Chapman goes witho
Washington Sundar to Mark Chapman, Another brilliant delivery! This is flighted, short and on off, spinning away again, Mark Chapman moves back, but gets beaten again.
Washington Sundar to Mark Chapman, A bit short and on middle, turning away again, Mark Chapman gets his bat away at the last moment.
Washington Sundar to Mark Chapman, RIPPER! This is tossed up, lands on middle stump line, turns away sharply, Mark Chapman looks to block it, but gets beaten on the outside edge.
Mark Chapman is the new man in.
Washington Sundar to Finn Allen, ! TAKEN! Washington Sundar draws first blood! Finn Allen tries to be aggressive again, but holes out this time. Sundar slows it up a bit, on middle, turning in too, Finn Allen once again goes for the slog-sweep, but this time fails to get the right connection and hits it much squarer towards deep square leg where Suryakumar Yadav is there to take the catch. A good knock from Allen comes to an end and the Kiwis lose their first wicket.
Washington Sundar to Finn Allen, ! Finn Allen has sent this a long way into the stands! This is floated, full and around off, Finn Allen moves across and slog-sweeps it over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie.
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, Arshdeep Singh goes back to the slower one, back of a length and on middle, Finn Allen pushes it towards long on for one.
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, ! A streaky boundary! This is full and outside off, Finn Allen slashes hard at it, and gets an outside edge as the ball goes over short third man for four more runs.
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, Another slower delivery, on a length and on middle, Finn Allen mistimes his drive towards mid-wicket.
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, Arshdeep Singh bangs in a well-directed bouncer, on middle, Finn Allen gets a bit surprised and misses his pull shot.
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, Arshdeep Singh takes the pace off and bowls this back of a length, on middle, Finn Allen keeps it out to the right of the bowler.
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, ! BANG! That is the first maximum of the innings! Arshdeep Singh serves this full and around off, Finn Allen swats it over the long off fence for a biggie.
Washington Sundar to Finn Allen, Shortish and on middle, Finn Allen moves back and tucks it towards mid-wicket for a quick run. A direct hit and it would have been close.
Washington Sundar to Devon Conway, Flatter, short and down the leg, Devon Conway flicks it around the corner on the leg side for one. The batter thinks about the second, but Shivam Mavi is quick to get to the ball and fires in a rocket throw at the keeper's end to keep it to one.
Washington Sundar to Finn Allen, Quicker one, short and on middle, Finn Allen nudges it towards short mid-wicket for a single.
Washington Sundar to Finn Allen, Just short! Washington Sundar lands this short and outside off, Finn Allen punches it uppishly towards extra cover, but the ball just falls in front of Rahul Tripathi there.
Washington Sundar to Finn Allen, Tossed up, full and on off, turning in, Finn Allen looks to sweep it away, but misses.
Washington Sundar to Finn Allen, SHARP TURN! Washington Sundar starts with a short delivery, on middle, turning in sharply, Finn Allen gets cramped for room and the ball hits him high on his body.
An immediate change in the bowling as Washington Sundar has been handed the ball.
Arshdeep Singh to Devon Conway, On a length and around off, Devon Conway gets behind it and blocks it out.
A slight halt in play as Hardik Pandya isn't happy with the ball and the umpires are having a look at it. The umpires bring out the gauge and deem that the ball is fine and the play can carry on now.
Arshdeep Singh to Devon Conway, ! Devon Conway opens his account in style! Arshdeep Singh pitches this on up and outside off, Devon Conway reaches for it and slices it past point as his bottom half comes off. It has enough legs to race away to the deep point fence for a boundary.
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, A slower delivery now, on a length and on middle, Finn Allen tucks it towards long on for a single. Devon Conway will finally face a ball after ten deliveries in this inning.
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, ! A poor delivery and rightly punished! This is a juciy full toss, on middle, Finn Allen accepts the gift and smahses it right past the bowler for a boundary.
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, Full and on the pads, Finn Allen misses his flick as the ball goes off his pads to the left of the keeper where Ishan Kishan puts in a good dive to that side to stop it. He certainly saved a boundary there.
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, Arshdeep Singh bangs in a bouncer, on middle and leg, Finn Allen ducks under it. It is called a wide again.
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, Arshdeep Singh loses his line and bowls this full, but way down the leg side, Finn Allen misses his flick. It is called a wide.
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, Arshdeep Singh tries to bowl the yorker, but serves a low full toss instead, on off, Finn Allen drills it towards mid on.
Arshdeep Singh to bowl from the other end.
Hardik Pandya to Finn Allen, This is on a good length and on middle, Finn Allen works it towards mid on for a single. 12 runs off the first over then!
Hardik Pandya to Finn Allen, ! Two in a row! Finn Allen has made his intentions clear here. Hardik Pandya bowls another full delivery, on middle and off, Finn Allen this time thrashes it past mid on for another boundary.
Hardik Pandya to Finn Allen, ! Good shot! Hardik Pandya pitches it up and on off, Finn Allen stays there and just lofts it over mid off for a boundary.
Hardik Pandya to Finn Allen, Finn Allen is finally underway! This is full and on off, Finn Allen goes for the drive, but slices it over point for a couple of runs.
Hardik Pandya to Finn Allen, On a length and on middle, Finn Allen knocks it towards mid-wicket.
Hardik Pandya to Finn Allen, Hardik Pandya pulls his length back a bit, but delivers it down the leg side, Finn Allen looks to flick it away, but misses as the ball goes off his thigh pads towards the keeper where Ishan Kishan appeals for a catch. However, the umpire calls it a wide and New Zealand are underway.
Hardik Pandya to Finn Allen, Hardik Pandya starts with a fullish delivery around off, shaping in a bit, Finn Allen drives it firmly but straight to short covers.
Done with the pre-match formalities and it is now time to get the play underway. The umpires are out in the middle as the Indian players are seen in a huddle. Finn Allen and Devon Conway will open the innings for New Zealand. Skipper Hardik Pandya will take the new ball himself and he is raring to go. Let's play...
We are almost ready for the start of play and the 40, 000 or so crowd inside the stadium is absolutely buzzing. But first, the two teams will line up for their respective national anthems. It will be New Zealand's national anthem first followed by the Indian national anthem.
Mitchell Santner, the captain of New Zealand says that they were challenged in the ODI series but this gives them another opportunity to play India which doesn't come often. Adds that this is a good experience for some of the younger players to play against India at their home which will also give them the chance to shape their team for the T20 World Cup next year. Mentions that they would have bowled first as well and says that Tom Latham and Henry Nicholls have gone back home and Ish SodhiÂ
Hardik Pandya, the skipper of India says that they will bowl first and adds that there will be a lot of dew in the second innings. Mentions that they want to go out there and play the best they can and the beauty about a young team is the extra energy they bring in. Says that playing the ODI series before the T20 series makes it a bit easier for the transition. Mentions that playing for India has been a honor for everyone and the young guys are keeping on learning. Informs that Yuzvendra Chahal
New Zealand (Playing XI) - Finn Allen, Devon Conway (WK), Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (C), Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy, Lockie Ferguson, Blair Tickner.
TOSS - The coin goes up and lands in favour of Hardik Pandya. India have elected to BOWL first.
Sri Lanka 10-117
O'Keefe to Pradeep, , no run, comes forward and edges to slip, easy catch and Sri Lanka are all out for just 117 in 34.2 overs
O'Keefe to Pradeep, no run, leaves one pass outside off
End of over: SLA 117/9 (Pradeep 0, Sandakan 19)
Starc to Sandakan, , full, he makes room again and whacks it away wide of mid-off, handy runs these from the tail.
Starc to Sandakan, no run, makes room once again, drives to mid-off
Starc to Sandakan, no run, full toss, has a swing at one outside off and misses
Starc to Sandakan, , short, goes back and cuts it away behind point, a bit short from Starc
Starc to Sandakan, no run, makes room to leg, pushes to mid off
Starc to Sandakan, no run, short outside off, makes room to cut and misses
End of over: SLA 109/9 (Pradeep 0, Sandakan 11)
O'Keefe to Pradeep, no run, fuller and tossed up higher, comes forward and is beaten once more.
O'Keefe to Pradeep, no run, leans forward and is beaten outside off
O'Keefe to Sandakan, one run, goes down the wicket and cracks it to cover point
O'Keefe to Sandakan, , goes over cow this time, whacking to the mid-wicket boundary
O'Keefe to Sandakan, , belts one back in the air over the bowlers head
O'Keefe to Sandakan, no run, defends into the off side
End of over: SLA 100/9 (Herath 6, Sandakan 2) - full, appears that it could take the boot before he hits it, an appeal for LBW, not out is the call and then the Aussies decide to review it.
Starc to Herath, , no run.
Decision is that it has hit the toe and the ball tracking shows that it is hitting middle, so he is on his way
FOW: Sri Lanka 100/9 - Herath lbw b Starc 6 (10 balls, 1x4, 20 mins). Nuwan Pradeep the new man
Starc to Herath, no run, goes back and defends, close to playing back onto his stumps
Starc to Herath, no run, shortish, aims a pull, taken on the thigh
Starc to Herath, no run, full, drives firmly to cover point
Starc to Herath, , short, pulls it away through square leg to bring up the 100
Starc to Sandakan, one run
End of over: SLA 94/8 (Herath 2, Sandakan 0)
Lyon to Sandakan, one run, drives off the edge away past slip, well fielded at short 3rd man..
Lyon to Sandakan, no run, drives off the edge away past slip, well fielded at short 3rd man.
Lyon to Sandakan, no run, defends to the off-side
Lyon to Sandakan, no run, down the leg side, as he tries to glance
Lyon to Sandakan, no run, defends into the off side
Lyon to MDKJ Perera, , no run, leaves one outside off, it doesn't turn that much, but he failed to cover his stump and it clips the off-stump
FOW: Sri Lanka 94/8 - K Mendis b Lyon 20 (15 balls, 21 mins, 3 fours) New man in is Lakshan Sandakan on debut
Lyon to MDKJ Perera, no run, outside off and turning away, drives to cover
End of over: SLA 94/7 (MDKJ Perera 20, Herath 2)
Starc to Herath, no run, full down the leg side, aims to clip it away, no contact.
Starc to Herath, two runs, full, drives away out through cover, Warner chases hard, keeps it to a couple
Starc to Herath, no run, comes forward and defends to short leg, Burns does well there
Starc to MDKJ Perera, one run, clipped away off the pads to long-leg, now let see how Heath goes against the pace of Starc
Starc to MDKJ Perera, , goes back and looked to force it away through the off-side, toes it along the ground safely through slips
Starc to MDKJ Perera, no run, comes forward and defends a full ball to mid-on
End of over: SLA 87/7 (MDKJ Perera 15, Herath 0)
Lyon to Herath, no run, leans well forward and defends to point, two wickets in the first over after Lunch.
Lyon to Herath, no run, two slips in now, as he comes forward and defends
Lyon to MDK Perera, , no run, fuller ball and quicker, taken on the pad, a bit forward, no review as he knows he's out
FOW: 87/7 - Sri Lanka lbw b Lyon 0 (2 balls, 1 mins). New man in is Regana Herath, the left-hander.
Lyon to MDK Perera, no run, leans well forward and defends to short mid-wicket
Lyon to de Silva, , no run, goes back to work to leg, takes the inside edge and Burns moves to his left to hold the catch at short-leg
FOW: Sri Lanka 87/6 - de Silva c Burns b Lyon 24 (38 balls, 3x4 1x6, 52 mins) New man in is Dilruwan Perera
Lyon to MDKJ Perera, three runs, comes forward and gets an edge past slip, well wide, saved just inside the rope
End of over: SLA 84/5 (de Silva 24, MDKJ Perera 12)
Hazlewood to MDKJ Perera, one run, worked off the pads behind square leg and that is Lunch.
Well that was an entertaining couple of hours! Australia win the session but there was a lot to enjoy from the bat of debutant Dhananjaya de Silva who is 24 not out at the break. Well done Josh Hazlewood for this three wickets. Back soon with session 2!
Righto, Session 2 to start, with Nathan Lyon to bowl
Hazlewood to MDKJ Perera, no run, comes forward and looks good as he pushes to cover
Hazlewood to MDKJ Perera, , full and wide, clubbed away through cover point, great shot!!
Hazlewood to MDKJ Perera, no run, comes forward and defends to mid-off
Hazlewood to MDKJ Perera, , short, and he pulls it away like a rocket to the square leg boundary
Hazlewood to MDKJ Perera, no run, gets forward and defends up to mid-off
End of over: SLA 75/5 (de Silva 24, MDKJ Perera 3)
Lyon to de Silva, , short, he dragged it down, cuts away with power behind point to the boundary.
Lyon to de Silva, no run, comes well forward and defends up the off-side
Lyon to MDKJ Perera, three runs, flighted, drives out past cover, stops just inside the rope
Sri Lanka 18/3 - Silva c Voges b Hazlewood 4 (25 balls, 47 mins) New man in is the skipper, Angelo Matthews
Starc to Karunaratne, no run, full and straight, comes forward and defends to mid off
Starc to Silva, one run, full, comes forward and pushes towards gully, knocked down by the fielder, but they get a single
Starc to Silva, no run, full and a little wide outside off, good carry to Nevill
Starc to Karunaratne, one run, Yorker, just manages to dig out away behind square leg
Starc to Karunaratne, no run, comes forward and defends one towards mid-wicket
Mitchell Starc to start, playing his first Test since November 2015 in Adelaide
Things about to get underway after the pre-match ceremony
Dhananjaya de Silva and Lakshan Sandakan make their debuts for Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Karunartne, K Silva, K Mendis, Chandimal (wk), Mathews (c), Dhananjaya De Silva, K Perera, D Perera, Herath, N Pradeep, Lakshan
News just in is that Sri Lanka have won the toss and will bat first. The Australian team is confirmed as: Australia - Warner, Burns, Khawaja, Smith (c), Voges, M Marsh, Nevill (wk), O'Keefe, Starc, Hazlewood, Lyon
The Sri Lankans will be led by Angelo Matthews, they have some new faces in their team. More on the toss and their team shortly
Australia last played at Test at this ground in 2011, the match ending in a drawn, with Shaun Marsh making his maiden Test ton.
Reports from the ground on twitter indicate it’s a fine day and warm day in Pallekele, a hint of green grass on the pitch.
Australia have named their XI already, with their selectors opting for two quick bowlers, Mitchell Marsh as the all-rounder and two spinners. Full news on the confirmed eleven shortly.
I’m Lawrie Colliver and will be guiding you through the opening day of this much awaited series.
Hello and welcome to coverage of the First Test between Sri Lanka and Australia in Pallekele.
... THE RUN CHASE ...
Right then, New Zealand have posted a good total on the board.
India showed fight and resilience throughout their bowling effort. The start was not ideal for them, but Washington Sundar got them back in the game with a couple of wickets in the fifth over, which included the crucial scalp of Finn Allen and terrific catch from him to dismiss Mark Chapman. Then they allowed the Kiwis to build a couple of good partnerships in the middle, but once again they were able to comeback in the game, getting the half-centurion, Devon Conway, and Michael Bracewell ou
New Zealand started off well, with Finn Allen scoring runs at a brisk rate and Devon Conway playing the supporting role. Both of them added 43 runs for the opening stand, but found themselves in a bit of trouble as they lost Allen and Mark Chapman in the same over. After that, Conway and Glenn Phillips steadied the ship with a 60-run partnership where Conway took the charge. He lost his partner, but went on to score a half-century and continued his good form. Daryl Mitchell struggled a bit
A fine end to innings for New Zealand! Daryl Mitchell was able to rack up 27 runs in the last over which certainly pushed their total over-par. However, India will not be that much bother about it as they know that dew will come in and the conditions will be a bit easier for them. It will be an exciting chase to watch nonetheless.
Arshdeep Singh to Daryl Mitchell, Two more to end the innings and 27 runs come off the final over! Arshdeep Singh nails another yorker outside the off stump, Daryl Mitchell thumps it down to long off and races back for the second. New Zealand with 176/6 on the board!
Arshdeep Singh to Daryl Mitchell, Well bowled! Another wide yorker, Daryl Mitchell looks for the reverse ramp but gets it off the inside edge toward deep square leg. They push hard for two but Kuldeep Yadav misfields and they get there with ease.
Arshdeep Singh to Daryl Mitchell, Gets in the wide yorker this time around and Daryl Mitchell bunts it back to the keeper. Ish Sodhi looks for the single but he is sent back and rightly so.
Arshdeep Singh to Daryl Mitchell, ! The boundaries keep on coming. This is a low full toss outside off, Daryl Mitchell reaches out and slices it through the point region for a boundary. 23 runs off the over with 3 deliveries still remaining.
Arshdeep Singh to Daryl Mitchell, ! Make that a hat-trick of maximums and that will also be FIFTY for Daryl Mitchell, a gem of a knock so far from him. Arshdeep Singh comes from over the wicket and looks for the yorker at the toes but he misses. Mitchell hammers it flat and over the cow corner fence for a maximum.
Arshdeep Singh to Daryl Mitchell, ! Back-to-back maximums! This is short and at the body, Daryl Mitchell is waiting on the back foot for it and pulls it flat over the backward square leg fence for a biggie. 13 runs already off just one delivery.
Ish Sodhi is the next man in. Also, Arshdeep Singh (3-0-24-1) to bowl the last over.
Arshdeep Singh to Daryl Mitchell, NO BALL AND ! All the way! Arshdeep Singh misses the yorker and serves it in the slot around middle, Daryl Mitchell goes deep in his crease and smokes it over long on for a maximum. Also, Arshdeep Singh has overstepped and a Free Hit will now follow.
Shivam Mavi to Mitchell Santner, ! CAUGHT! Another one bites the dust and Shivam Mavi rounds off a wonderful penultimate over with a wicket. Pace on again and banged in at a good height around off stump. Mitchell Santner looks to take it on but fails to get on top of the bounce. Santner pulls it aerially straight down the throat of Rahul Tripathi at deep mid-wicket and he makes no mistake. New Zealand lose their fifth wicket now.
Shivam Mavi to Daryl Mitchell, Goes full and wide and finds the blockhole as well. Daryl Mitchell hits it down to long off for a single.
Shivam Mavi to Mitchell Santner, Back of a length around off, Mitchell Santner punches it firmly to deep cover and picks up a single.
Shivam Mavi to Mitchell Santner, ! Streaky but will do! This is banged in short at a good pace and outside off. Mitchell Santner looks to pull but gets hurried on and gets the top edge. The ball goes over short third man and into the fence.
Shivam Mavi to Daryl Mitchell, A juicy full toss around off and middle, Daryl Mitchell goes deep in his crease and hammers it down to long on for only a single.
Shivam Mavi to Mitchell Santner, Back of a length around off, Mitchell Santner bunts it onto the off side and picks up a quick run.
Shivam Mavi to bowl the penultimate over. He conceded 11 runs in his first over.
Arshdeep Singh to Mitchell Santner, Full and straight from Arshdeep Singh, this is pushed away toward mid on for a single.
Mitchell Santner walks out to bat now.
Is that a run-out? Ishan Kishan with a direct hit at the batter's end and the umpires sends it upstairs. The replays show that Bracewell is well short of his crease and he will have to go back.
Arshdeep Singh to Daryl Mitchell, ! RUN OUT! Excellent piece of fielding from Ishan Kishan behind the sticks and it's a double blow for the Kiwis. Arshdeep Singh comes from around the wicket and angles in a shortish delivery into the body. Daryl Mitchell looks to tuck it away but misses and the ball goes off the thigh pads toward leg slip. Michael Bracewell wants the single and charges to the striker's end but Kishan is quick to take off his gloves and pick up the ball. Kishan score
Arshdeep Singh to Michael Bracewell, Slower one, banged in short and over middle, Michael Bracewell gets on top of the bounce and pulls it down to deep backward square leg for one.
Michael Bracewell comes out to the middle now.
Arshdeep Singh to Michael Bracewell, Nicely bowled! Gets it really full and around off stump, Michael Bracewell manages to get a bit of bat on it.
Arshdeep Singh to Devon Conway, ! CAUGHT! Arshdeep Singh comes back and picks up a crucial wicket for India. This is full and on off stump, Devon Conway looks to stay put and loft it over long off but gets the timing horribly wrong. The ball goes over mid off and Deepak Hooda from long off comes forward to take a good catch. Conway departs after a wonderful knock and New Zealand are now four down.
Arshdeep Singh to Devon Conway, Missed opportunity! This is short and wide outside off, Devon Conway rocks back but ends up slapping it straight to the man at cover.
Arshdeep Singh (2-0-22-0)Â is back on.
Hardik Pandya to Daryl Mitchell, ! A second six in the over and 16 runs come off it. This is pitched up around off stump, Daryl Mitchell swings through the line of the ball and hammers it straight down the ground for a maximum.
Hardik Pandya to Devon Conway, Goes full and straight now, Devon Conway flicks it behind square on the leg side for a single.
Hardik Pandya to Daryl Mitchell, Another one that is banged into the pitch. This is over middle and Daryl Mitchell pulls it down to long on for just another single.
Hardik Pandya to Devon Conway, Slower one, bowled into the pitch and angled across the left-hander. Devon Conway waits for it and half-pulls it in front of mid-wicket for one.
Hardik Pandya to Daryl Mitchell, This is full and outside off, Daryl Mitchell drills it down to long off for a single.
Hardik Pandya to Daryl Mitchell, ! Daryl Mitchell might be struggling against the spinners but not so much against the seamers. This is bowled back of a length around middle, Mitchell lofts it high and over the wide long on fence for a maximum.
Hardik Pandya (2-0-17-0)Â comes back into the attack now.
Washington Sundar to Daryl Mitchell, Shorter and turning in from around middle, Daryl Mitchell tucks it off the back leg behind square leg for a run.
Washington Sundar to Devon Conway, FIFTY for Devon Conway and his good run of form continues with another solid knock. This is a tad shorter and on the pads, Conway works it away through mid-wicket and picks up a single. Can he now take New Zealand to a defendable score?
Washington Sundar to Daryl Mitchell, Floated up on leg stump, Daryl Mitchell flicks it in front of mid-wicket for a single.
Washington Sundar to Daryl Mitchell, A big appeal for LBW as Daryl Mitchell gets caught on the crease but it is turned down. Hardik Pandya reviews it immediately and this one seems to be close. Nothing on UltraEdge. Ball Tracking shows the wickets as umpire's call and Mitchell survives yet again. Coming to the delivery, Washington Sundar bowled it flatter and around off stump, getting the ball to turn in sharply. Mitchell gets pinged back as he looks to flick but misses and gets a wrap
Washington Sundar to Daryl Mitchell, This is shorter and on leg stump, turning in. Daryl Mitchell goes on the back foot and whips it toward deep backward square leg. Rahul Tripathi from deep square leg sprints to his right and keeps it down to a couple.
Washington Sundar to Devon Conway, Washington Sundar comes back in to finish his spell and starts off with a floated delivery outside off. Devon Conway skips down the track and heaves it to wide long on for one.
Kuldeep Yadav to Daryl Mitchell, An appeal for caught behind, but turned down. Hardik Pandya decides to go for the review. Kuldeep Yadav flights this one up, on off, Daryl Mitchell looks to reverse-sweep it, but misses as the ball loops up off his forearms. Ishan Kishan takes the catch and appeals, but the fingers stays down. The UltraEdges confirms no bat involved and Ball Tracking indicates impact is outside off. Mitchell survives.
Kuldeep Yadav to Devon Conway, Short and way outside off, Devon Conway reaches for it and slaps it towards deep point for a run.
Kuldeep Yadav to Daryl Mitchell, Flatter and around off, Daryl Mitchell knocks it towards long off for a single.
Kuldeep Yadav to Daryl Mitchell, Short again and on leg, Daryl Mitchell looks to flick it away, but misses and gets hit on the pads.
Kuldeep Yadav to Daryl Mitchell, Slower through the air, on off, Daryl Mitchell uses his feet to play at it, but the ball loops up of the upper part of his bat and falls in front of short mid-wicket.
Kuldeep Yadav to Daryl Mitchell, Tossed up, full and on middle, Daryl Mitchell pushes it back to the bowler.
Shivam Mavi to Daryl Mitchell, Pitched up, on middle, Daryl Mitchell chips it towards long on for a single.
Shivam Mavi to Daryl Mitchell, Short of a length and on middle, Daryl Mitchell tucks it with soft hands towards mid-wicket and comes back for the second run. Good running!
Shivam Mavi to Daryl Mitchell, ! A lucky boundary, but Mitchell won't mind that! This is full again and around off, Daryl Mitchell looks to drive it away, but gets an inside edge past the stumps and towards the fine leg fence for a boundary.
Shivam Mavi to Daryl Mitchell, ! Powered away! Shivam Mavi serves this a touch fuller and on middle, Daryl Mitchell backs away and hammers it wide of long on for a boundary.
Shivam Mavi to Daryl Mitchell, Back of a length and on off, Daryl Mitchell keeps it out to the off side.
Shivam Mavi to Daryl Mitchell, Shivam Mavi begins with a hard-length delivery, on middle, Daryl Mitchell blocks it down the pitch.
Daryl Mitchell is the new man in.
Kuldeep Yadav to Daryl Mitchell, Tossed up, full and on middle, Daryl Mitchell steers it towards point for a single and gets off the mark.
Kuldeep Yadav to Glenn Phillips, ! TAKEN! Kuldeep Yadav strikes now! The dangerous, Glenn Phillips goes back to the hut. Kuldeep Yadav bowls the googly this time, full and on middle, turning away, Glenn Phillips goes for the slog-sweep, but the turn away takes the top edge as the ball goes high up in the air. Suryakumar Yadav at deep square leg settles under it and pouches it safely. New Zealand three down now!
Kuldeep Yadav to Devon Conway, Looped up, full and on middle, Devon Conway nudges it towards short fine leg for one more.
Kuldeep Yadav to Devon Conway, ! Nice use of the feet! Kuldeep Yadav flights this up, on leg, Devon Conway skips down the track and drills it wide of long on, the timing is so good it races to the fence for a boudnary.
Kuldeep Yadav to Glenn Phillips, Floated, full and down the leg, Glenn Phillips looks to scoop it away, but mistimes it towards square leg for a run.
Kuldeep Yadav to Devon Conway, Tossed up, full and on middle, Devon Conway goes for the slog-sweep, but toe-ends it towards mid-wicket. They cross.
Deepak Hooda to Glenn Phillips, ! Nice shot! Deepak Hooda bowls this short and outside off, Glenn Phillips moves back and cuts it towards the deep point fence for a boundary.
Deepak Hooda to Devon Conway, Shortish and on middle, Devon Conway moves back and flicks it towards mid-wicket for one.
Deepak Hooda to Devon Conway, Slower through the air, on off, Devon Conway thinks about the reverse sweep, but changes his mind and tries to guide it away, but misses.
Deepak Hooda to Devon Conway, ! Devon Conway finds the fence this time! This is bit short and on middle, Devon Conway goes down and sweeps it wide of deep square leg for a boundary.
Deepak Hooda to Devon Conway, Floated, full and on middle, Devon Conway reverse-sweeps it, but straight to point.
Deepak Hooda to Glenn Phillips, Tossed up, full and on off, Glenn Phillips drives it towards cover-point for a single.
Kuldeep Yadav to Glenn Phillips, Floated, full and on off, Glenn Phillips taps it towards cover-point for a quick single.
Kuldeep Yadav to Glenn Phillips, Short again and around off, Glenn Phillips leans on and pushes it towards covers.
Kuldeep Yadav to Glenn Phillips, Flatter, short and on middle, Glenn Phillips knocks it back to the bowler.
Kuldeep Yadav to Devon Conway, Gives this one some air, on leg, Devon Conway nudges it towards square leg for a run.
Kuldeep Yadav to Devon Conway, ! Excellent shot! This is floated, fuller and around leg, Devon Conway goes down and nails his sweep towards the deep square leg fence for a boundary.
Kuldeep Yadav to Glenn Phillips, A bit short and on off, Glenn Phillips dabs it towards point for a single.
Drinks! New Zealand started off well scoring runs briskly, but India fought back well with the help of Washington Sundar who took two wickets in the same over to put the pressure back on the Kiwis. However, Devon Conway looks in good touch and Glenn Phillips is supporting him from the other end. These two will try to bat deep and set up a platform for their big-hitters. India will look to break this stand as soon as possible because they know that they can do a lot of damage.
Hardik Pandya to Glenn Phillips, Yet another single to end the over. Hard length around off, Glenn Phillips punches it in front of extra cover and scmapers through for a run.
Hardik Pandya to Devon Conway, Just milking the singles here. Another slower one, a touch fuller and on the pads, Devon Conway uses his wrists to work it toward deep square leg for one.
Hardik Pandya to Glenn Phillips, Goes slower and fuller outside off, Glenn Phillips has to wait for it and he drives it uppishly to deep cover-point for yet another a single.
Hardik Pandya to Devon Conway, Back of a length again and around off, Devon Conway stays back and dabs it down behind point for a run.
Hardik Pandya to Glenn Phillips, They look for two but Glenn Phillips slips and just a single is taken. Back of a length over middle and leg, Phillips tucks it away in front of deep mid-wicket.
Hardik Pandya to Devon Conway, Leg bye! Bowls the off-cutter, on a good length and on leg stump. Devon Conway gets surprised and gets a blow on the back leg as the ball rolls onto the off side. They pick up a leg bye.
Hardik Pandya replaces Umran Malik. He conceded 12 runs in his first over.
Kuldeep Yadav to Glenn Phillips, Three dots on the trot to end the over, just 3 runs off it. Flatter again and around off, Glenn Phillips goes on the back foot but fails to get it past mid off.
Kuldeep Yadav to Glenn Phillips, Flatter and around middle, Glenn Phillips watchfully keeps it out.Â
Kuldeep Yadav to Glenn Phillips, This is tossed up on the legs and Glenn Phillips clips it straight to short mid-wicket.
Kuldeep Yadav to Devon Conway, Floated up on middle and this one holds in the pitch, Conway plays it off the front foot and onto the leg side for yet another single.
Kuldeep Yadav to Glenn Phillips, Around leg stump and turning in, Glenn Phillips flicks it past square leg for a single.
Kuldeep Yadav to Devon Conway, Starts off with a shortish delivery on middle and leg, Devon Conway waits on the back foot and punches it down to long on for one.
Kuldeep Yadav comes into the attack now.
Umran Malik to Devon Conway, A single to end but 16 runs come off it. Bowls it slower and on a good length around off, Devon Conway plays it with soft hands in front of covers and picks up a single.
Umran Malik to Devon Conway, ! Fetch that! Pacy delivery again but full and on the pads, Devon Conway with a flick of the wrist and he dispatches it over the backward square leg fence for a maximum. Umran Malik is being taken to the cleaners in his first over.
Umran Malik to Devon Conway, Good length around off, Devon Conway hits it straight to mid off.
Umran Malik to Devon Conway, ! Down the ground this time! Too full again around middle at around 145 clicks. Devon Conway thumps it right back over the bowler's head for a boundary.
Umran Malik to Devon Conway, ! Through the fielder! A low full toss at 149 clicks around off, Devon Conway creams the cover drive and Washington Sundar at deep cover is beaten for pace and it will be a boundary.
Umran Malik with his express pace has been introduced into the attack now.
Umran Malik to Glenn Phillips, Starts off with a full ball on middle and leg, Glenn Phillips clips it through mid-wicket and rotates the strike.
Washington Sundar to Glenn Phillips, A tad shorter and on midle and leg, this is tucked off the back foot past square leg for one more.
Washington Sundar to Devon Conway, A loud appeal for LBW from the bowler but it is turned down. This is angled in from outside off, Devon Conway looks for the conventional sweep this time and gets an under edge past the keeper and down to third man. They get a single.
Washington Sundar to Devon Conway, ! Cheeky but effective! This is fuller and at the stumps, Devon Conway brings out the reverse sweep and gets it past backward point for a boundary. The 50 is now up for New Zealand.
Washington Sundar to Devon Conway, this is pushed through from around off stump, angling in. Devon Conway strides out and pushes it onto the off side.
Washington Sundar to Glenn Phillips, A bit slower through the air and on a shorter length outside off. Glenn Phillips punches it down to long off for a single.
Washington Sundar to Glenn Phillips, This is bowled flatter and on the fifth stump line, Glenn Phillips goes back and across to keep it out.
Deepak Hooda to Glenn Phillips, Tossed up full and on middle, Glenn Phillips drives it to the right of the bowler and down to long on for one. At the end of the Powerplay, New Zealand are 47/2!
Deepak Hooda to Devon Conway, This is drifted onto the pads, Devon Conway flicks it through mid-wicket and turns the strike over.
Deepak Hooda to Devon Conway, Just holds it back a touch and drifts it onto middle, Devon Conway defends it out.
Deepak Hooda to Glenn Phillips, Flatter one around off stump, Glenn Phillips punches it off the back foot to the left of silly mid on and picks up a single as the fielder makes a half stop.
Deepak Hooda to Glenn Phillips, This is bowled on a nagging length around off and turning in. Glenn Phillips plays it off the back foot to mid on.back
Glenn Phillips is the new man in. Also, Deepak Hooda to roll his arm over.
Deepak Hooda to Devon Conway, Starts off with a floated delivery on middle and leg, Devon Conway nudges it in front of mid-wicket and picks up a single.
Is that a fair catch? The umpires have gone upstairs and the soft signal is out. Washington Sundar seems to have taken a brilliant catch off his own bowling and the replays confirm the same. The third umpire signals it as !
Washington Sundar to Mark Chapman, ! CAUGHT AND BOWLED! A stunning catch from Sundar! He slows it up this time, on middle, Mark Chapman prods forward to defend, but the extra bounce and hold up in the surface hits the sticker of the bat and flies to the right of the bowler where Washington Sundar puts in brilliant dive to complete a terrific one-handed catch. The umpires have sent it upstairs and the soft signal is 'OUT'. The replays confirm that it is a clean catch. Chapman goes witho
Washington Sundar to Mark Chapman, Another brilliant delivery! This is flighted, short and on off, spinning away again, Mark Chapman moves back, but gets beaten again.
Washington Sundar to Mark Chapman, A bit short and on middle, turning away again, Mark Chapman gets his bat away at the last moment.
Washington Sundar to Mark Chapman, RIPPER! This is tossed up, lands on middle stump line, turns away sharply, Mark Chapman looks to block it, but gets beaten on the outside edge.
Mark Chapman is the new man in.
Washington Sundar to Finn Allen, ! TAKEN! Washington Sundar draws first blood! Finn Allen tries to be aggressive again, but holes out this time. Sundar slows it up a bit, on middle, turning in too, Finn Allen once again goes for the slog-sweep, but this time fails to get the right connection and hits it much squarer towards deep square leg where Suryakumar Yadav is there to take the catch. A good knock from Allen comes to an end and the Kiwis lose their first wicket.
Washington Sundar to Finn Allen, ! Finn Allen has sent this a long way into the stands! This is floated, full and around off, Finn Allen moves across and slog-sweeps it over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie.
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, Arshdeep Singh goes back to the slower one, back of a length and on middle, Finn Allen pushes it towards long on for one.
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, ! A streaky boundary! This is full and outside off, Finn Allen slashes hard at it, and gets an outside edge as the ball goes over short third man for four more runs.
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, Another slower delivery, on a length and on middle, Finn Allen mistimes his drive towards mid-wicket.
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, Arshdeep Singh bangs in a well-directed bouncer, on middle, Finn Allen gets a bit surprised and misses his pull shot.
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, Arshdeep Singh takes the pace off and bowls this back of a length, on middle, Finn Allen keeps it out to the right of the bowler.
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, ! BANG! That is the first maximum of the innings! Arshdeep Singh serves this full and around off, Finn Allen swats it over the long off fence for a biggie.
Washington Sundar to Finn Allen, Shortish and on middle, Finn Allen moves back and tucks it towards mid-wicket for a quick run. A direct hit and it would have been close.
Washington Sundar to Devon Conway, Flatter, short and down the leg, Devon Conway flicks it around the corner on the leg side for one. The batter thinks about the second, but Shivam Mavi is quick to get to the ball and fires in a rocket throw at the keeper's end to keep it to one.
Washington Sundar to Finn Allen, Quicker one, short and on middle, Finn Allen nudges it towards short mid-wicket for a single.
Washington Sundar to Finn Allen, Just short! Washington Sundar lands this short and outside off, Finn Allen punches it uppishly towards extra cover, but the ball just falls in front of Rahul Tripathi there.
Washington Sundar to Finn Allen, Tossed up, full and on off, turning in, Finn Allen looks to sweep it away, but misses.
Washington Sundar to Finn Allen, SHARP TURN! Washington Sundar starts with a short delivery, on middle, turning in sharply, Finn Allen gets cramped for room and the ball hits him high on his body.
An immediate change in the bowling as Washington Sundar has been handed the ball.
Arshdeep Singh to Devon Conway, On a length and around off, Devon Conway gets behind it and blocks it out.
A slight halt in play as Hardik Pandya isn't happy with the ball and the umpires are having a look at it. The umpires bring out the gauge and deem that the ball is fine and the play can carry on now.
Arshdeep Singh to Devon Conway, ! Devon Conway opens his account in style! Arshdeep Singh pitches this on up and outside off, Devon Conway reaches for it and slices it past point as his bottom half comes off. It has enough legs to race away to the deep point fence for a boundary.
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, A slower delivery now, on a length and on middle, Finn Allen tucks it towards long on for a single. Devon Conway will finally face a ball after ten deliveries in this inning.
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, ! A poor delivery and rightly punished! This is a juciy full toss, on middle, Finn Allen accepts the gift and smahses it right past the bowler for a boundary.
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, Full and on the pads, Finn Allen misses his flick as the ball goes off his pads to the left of the keeper where Ishan Kishan puts in a good dive to that side to stop it. He certainly saved a boundary there.
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, Arshdeep Singh bangs in a bouncer, on middle and leg, Finn Allen ducks under it. It is called a wide again.
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, Arshdeep Singh loses his line and bowls this full, but way down the leg side, Finn Allen misses his flick. It is called a wide.
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, Arshdeep Singh tries to bowl the yorker, but serves a low full toss instead, on off, Finn Allen drills it towards mid on.
Arshdeep Singh to bowl from the other end.
Hardik Pandya to Finn Allen, This is on a good length and on middle, Finn Allen works it towards mid on for a single. 12 runs off the first over then!
Hardik Pandya to Finn Allen, ! Two in a row! Finn Allen has made his intentions clear here. Hardik Pandya bowls another full delivery, on middle and off, Finn Allen this time thrashes it past mid on for another boundary.
Hardik Pandya to Finn Allen, ! Good shot! Hardik Pandya pitches it up and on off, Finn Allen stays there and just lofts it over mid off for a boundary.
Hardik Pandya to Finn Allen, Finn Allen is finally underway! This is full and on off, Finn Allen goes for the drive, but slices it over point for a couple of runs.
Hardik Pandya to Finn Allen, On a length and on middle, Finn Allen knocks it towards mid-wicket.
Hardik Pandya to Finn Allen, Hardik Pandya pulls his length back a bit, but delivers it down the leg side, Finn Allen looks to flick it away, but misses as the ball goes off his thigh pads towards the keeper where Ishan Kishan appeals for a catch. However, the umpire calls it a wide and New Zealand are underway.
Hardik Pandya to Finn Allen, Hardik Pandya starts with a fullish delivery around off, shaping in a bit, Finn Allen drives it firmly but straight to short covers.
Done with the pre-match formalities and it is now time to get the play underway. The umpires are out in the middle as the Indian players are seen in a huddle. Finn Allen and Devon Conway will open the innings for New Zealand. Skipper Hardik Pandya will take the new ball himself and he is raring to go. Let's play...
We are almost ready for the start of play and the 40, 000 or so crowd inside the stadium is absolutely buzzing. But first, the two teams will line up for their respective national anthems. It will be New Zealand's national anthem first followed by the Indian national anthem.
Mitchell Santner, the captain of New Zealand says that they were challenged in the ODI series but this gives them another opportunity to play India which doesn't come often. Adds that this is a good experience for some of the younger players to play against India at their home which will also give them the chance to shape their team for the T20 World Cup next year. Mentions that they would have bowled first as well and says that Tom Latham and Henry Nicholls have gone back home and Ish SodhiÂ
Hardik Pandya, the skipper of India says that they will bowl first and adds that there will be a lot of dew in the second innings. Mentions that they want to go out there and play the best they can and the beauty about a young team is the extra energy they bring in. Says that playing the ODI series before the T20 series makes it a bit easier for the transition. Mentions that playing for India has been a honor for everyone and the young guys are keeping on learning. Informs that Yuzvendra Chahal
New Zealand (Playing XI) - Finn Allen, Devon Conway (WK), Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (C), Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy, Lockie Ferguson, Blair Tickner.
TOSS - The coin goes up and lands in favour of Hardik Pandya. India have elected to BOWL first.
Sri Lanka 10-117
O'Keefe to Pradeep, , no run, comes forward and edges to slip, easy catch and Sri Lanka are all out for just 117 in 34.2 overs
O'Keefe to Pradeep, no run, leaves one pass outside off
End of over: SLA 117/9 (Pradeep 0, Sandakan 19)
Starc to Sandakan, , full, he makes room again and whacks it away wide of mid-off, handy runs these from the tail.
Starc to Sandakan, no run, makes room once again, drives to mid-off
Starc to Sandakan, no run, full toss, has a swing at one outside off and misses
Starc to Sandakan, , short, goes back and cuts it away behind point, a bit short from Starc
Starc to Sandakan, no run, makes room to leg, pushes to mid off
Starc to Sandakan, no run, short outside off, makes room to cut and misses
End of over: SLA 109/9 (Pradeep 0, Sandakan 11)
O'Keefe to Pradeep, no run, fuller and tossed up higher, comes forward and is beaten once more.
O'Keefe to Pradeep, no run, leans forward and is beaten outside off
O'Keefe to Sandakan, one run, goes down the wicket and cracks it to cover point
O'Keefe to Sandakan, , goes over cow this time, whacking to the mid-wicket boundary
O'Keefe to Sandakan, , belts one back in the air over the bowlers head
O'Keefe to Sandakan, no run, defends into the off side
End of over: SLA 100/9 (Herath 6, Sandakan 2) - full, appears that it could take the boot before he hits it, an appeal for LBW, not out is the call and then the Aussies decide to review it.
Starc to Herath, , no run.
Decision is that it has hit the toe and the ball tracking shows that it is hitting middle, so he is on his way
FOW: Sri Lanka 100/9 - Herath lbw b Starc 6 (10 balls, 1x4, 20 mins). Nuwan Pradeep the new man
Starc to Herath, no run, goes back and defends, close to playing back onto his stumps
Starc to Herath, no run, shortish, aims a pull, taken on the thigh
Starc to Herath, no run, full, drives firmly to cover point
Starc to Herath, , short, pulls it away through square leg to bring up the 100
Starc to Sandakan, one run
End of over: SLA 94/8 (Herath 2, Sandakan 0)
Lyon to Sandakan, one run, drives off the edge away past slip, well fielded at short 3rd man..
Lyon to Sandakan, no run, drives off the edge away past slip, well fielded at short 3rd man.
Lyon to Sandakan, no run, defends to the off-side
Lyon to Sandakan, no run, down the leg side, as he tries to glance
Lyon to Sandakan, no run, defends into the off side
Lyon to MDKJ Perera, , no run, leaves one outside off, it doesn't turn that much, but he failed to cover his stump and it clips the off-stump
FOW: Sri Lanka 94/8 - K Mendis b Lyon 20 (15 balls, 21 mins, 3 fours) New man in is Lakshan Sandakan on debut
Lyon to MDKJ Perera, no run, outside off and turning away, drives to cover
End of over: SLA 94/7 (MDKJ Perera 20, Herath 2)
Starc to Herath, no run, full down the leg side, aims to clip it away, no contact.
Starc to Herath, two runs, full, drives away out through cover, Warner chases hard, keeps it to a couple
Starc to Herath, no run, comes forward and defends to short leg, Burns does well there
Starc to MDKJ Perera, one run, clipped away off the pads to long-leg, now let see how Heath goes against the pace of Starc
Starc to MDKJ Perera, , goes back and looked to force it away through the off-side, toes it along the ground safely through slips
Starc to MDKJ Perera, no run, comes forward and defends a full ball to mid-on
End of over: SLA 87/7 (MDKJ Perera 15, Herath 0)
Lyon to Herath, no run, leans well forward and defends to point, two wickets in the first over after Lunch.
Lyon to Herath, no run, two slips in now, as he comes forward and defends
Lyon to MDK Perera, , no run, fuller ball and quicker, taken on the pad, a bit forward, no review as he knows he's out
FOW: 87/7 - Sri Lanka lbw b Lyon 0 (2 balls, 1 mins). New man in is Regana Herath, the left-hander.
Lyon to MDK Perera, no run, leans well forward and defends to short mid-wicket
Lyon to de Silva, , no run, goes back to work to leg, takes the inside edge and Burns moves to his left to hold the catch at short-leg
FOW: Sri Lanka 87/6 - de Silva c Burns b Lyon 24 (38 balls, 3x4 1x6, 52 mins) New man in is Dilruwan Perera
Lyon to MDKJ Perera, three runs, comes forward and gets an edge past slip, well wide, saved just inside the rope
End of over: SLA 84/5 (de Silva 24, MDKJ Perera 12)
Hazlewood to MDKJ Perera, one run, worked off the pads behind square leg and that is Lunch.
Well that was an entertaining couple of hours! Australia win the session but there was a lot to enjoy from the bat of debutant Dhananjaya de Silva who is 24 not out at the break. Well done Josh Hazlewood for this three wickets. Back soon with session 2!
Righto, Session 2 to start, with Nathan Lyon to bowl
Hazlewood to MDKJ Perera, no run, comes forward and looks good as he pushes to cover
Hazlewood to MDKJ Perera, , full and wide, clubbed away through cover point, great shot!!
Hazlewood to MDKJ Perera, no run, comes forward and defends to mid-off
Hazlewood to MDKJ Perera, , short, and he pulls it away like a rocket to the square leg boundary
Hazlewood to MDKJ Perera, no run, gets forward and defends up to mid-off
End of over: SLA 75/5 (de Silva 24, MDKJ Perera 3)
Lyon to de Silva, , short, he dragged it down, cuts away with power behind point to the boundary.
Lyon to de Silva, no run, comes well forward and defends up the off-side
Lyon to MDKJ Perera, three runs, flighted, drives out past cover, stops just inside the rope
Sri Lanka 18/3 - Silva c Voges b Hazlewood 4 (25 balls, 47 mins) New man in is the skipper, Angelo Matthews
Starc to Karunaratne, no run, full and straight, comes forward and defends to mid off
Starc to Silva, one run, full, comes forward and pushes towards gully, knocked down by the fielder, but they get a single
Starc to Silva, no run, full and a little wide outside off, good carry to Nevill
Starc to Karunaratne, one run, Yorker, just manages to dig out away behind square leg
Starc to Karunaratne, no run, comes forward and defends one towards mid-wicket
Mitchell Starc to start, playing his first Test since November 2015 in Adelaide
Things about to get underway after the pre-match ceremony
Dhananjaya de Silva and Lakshan Sandakan make their debuts for Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Karunartne, K Silva, K Mendis, Chandimal (wk), Mathews (c), Dhananjaya De Silva, K Perera, D Perera, Herath, N Pradeep, Lakshan
News just in is that Sri Lanka have won the toss and will bat first. The Australian team is confirmed as: Australia - Warner, Burns, Khawaja, Smith (c), Voges, M Marsh, Nevill (wk), O'Keefe, Starc, Hazlewood, Lyon
The Sri Lankans will be led by Angelo Matthews, they have some new faces in their team. More on the toss and their team shortly
Australia last played at Test at this ground in 2011, the match ending in a drawn, with Shaun Marsh making his maiden Test ton.
Reports from the ground on twitter indicate it’s a fine day and warm day in Pallekele, a hint of green grass on the pitch.
Australia have named their XI already, with their selectors opting for two quick bowlers, Mitchell Marsh as the all-rounder and two spinners. Full news on the confirmed eleven shortly.
I’m Lawrie Colliver and will be guiding you through the opening day of this much awaited series.
Hello and welcome to coverage of the First Test between Sri Lanka and Australia in Pallekele.
... THE RUN CHASE ...
Right then, New Zealand have posted a good total on the board.
India showed fight and resilience throughout their bowling effort. The start was not ideal for them, but Washington Sundar got them back in the game with a couple of wickets in the fifth over, which included the crucial scalp of Finn Allen and terrific catch from him to dismiss Mark Chapman. Then they allowed the Kiwis to build a couple of good partnerships in the middle, but once again they were able to comeback in the game, getting the half-centurion, Devon Conway, and Michael Bracewell ou
New Zealand started off well, with Finn Allen scoring runs at a brisk rate and Devon Conway playing the supporting role. Both of them added 43 runs for the opening stand, but found themselves in a bit of trouble as they lost Allen and Mark Chapman in the same over. After that, Conway and Glenn Phillips steadied the ship with a 60-run partnership where Conway took the charge. He lost his partner, but went on to score a half-century and continued his good form. Daryl Mitchell struggled a bit
A fine end to innings for New Zealand! Daryl Mitchell was able to rack up 27 runs in the last over which certainly pushed their total over-par. However, India will not be that much bother about it as they know that dew will come in and the conditions will be a bit easier for them. It will be an exciting chase to watch nonetheless.
Arshdeep Singh to Daryl Mitchell, Two more to end the innings and 27 runs come off the final over! Arshdeep Singh nails another yorker outside the off stump, Daryl Mitchell thumps it down to long off and races back for the second. New Zealand with 176/6 on the board!
Arshdeep Singh to Daryl Mitchell, Well bowled! Another wide yorker, Daryl Mitchell looks for the reverse ramp but gets it off the inside edge toward deep square leg. They push hard for two but Kuldeep Yadav misfields and they get there with ease.
Arshdeep Singh to Daryl Mitchell, Gets in the wide yorker this time around and Daryl Mitchell bunts it back to the keeper. Ish Sodhi looks for the single but he is sent back and rightly so.
Arshdeep Singh to Daryl Mitchell, ! The boundaries keep on coming. This is a low full toss outside off, Daryl Mitchell reaches out and slices it through the point region for a boundary. 23 runs off the over with 3 deliveries still remaining.
Arshdeep Singh to Daryl Mitchell, ! Make that a hat-trick of maximums and that will also be FIFTY for Daryl Mitchell, a gem of a knock so far from him. Arshdeep Singh comes from over the wicket and looks for the yorker at the toes but he misses. Mitchell hammers it flat and over the cow corner fence for a maximum.
Arshdeep Singh to Daryl Mitchell, ! Back-to-back maximums! This is short and at the body, Daryl Mitchell is waiting on the back foot for it and pulls it flat over the backward square leg fence for a biggie. 13 runs already off just one delivery.
Ish Sodhi is the next man in. Also, Arshdeep Singh (3-0-24-1) to bowl the last over.
Arshdeep Singh to Daryl Mitchell, NO BALL AND ! All the way! Arshdeep Singh misses the yorker and serves it in the slot around middle, Daryl Mitchell goes deep in his crease and smokes it over long on for a maximum. Also, Arshdeep Singh has overstepped and a Free Hit will now follow.
Shivam Mavi to Mitchell Santner, ! CAUGHT! Another one bites the dust and Shivam Mavi rounds off a wonderful penultimate over with a wicket. Pace on again and banged in at a good height around off stump. Mitchell Santner looks to take it on but fails to get on top of the bounce. Santner pulls it aerially straight down the throat of Rahul Tripathi at deep mid-wicket and he makes no mistake. New Zealand lose their fifth wicket now.
Shivam Mavi to Daryl Mitchell, Goes full and wide and finds the blockhole as well. Daryl Mitchell hits it down to long off for a single.
Shivam Mavi to Mitchell Santner, Back of a length around off, Mitchell Santner punches it firmly to deep cover and picks up a single.
Shivam Mavi to Mitchell Santner, ! Streaky but will do! This is banged in short at a good pace and outside off. Mitchell Santner looks to pull but gets hurried on and gets the top edge. The ball goes over short third man and into the fence.
Shivam Mavi to Daryl Mitchell, A juicy full toss around off and middle, Daryl Mitchell goes deep in his crease and hammers it down to long on for only a single.
Shivam Mavi to Mitchell Santner, Back of a length around off, Mitchell Santner bunts it onto the off side and picks up a quick run.
Shivam Mavi to bowl the penultimate over. He conceded 11 runs in his first over.
Arshdeep Singh to Mitchell Santner, Full and straight from Arshdeep Singh, this is pushed away toward mid on for a single.
Mitchell Santner walks out to bat now.
Is that a run-out? Ishan Kishan with a direct hit at the batter's end and the umpires sends it upstairs. The replays show that Bracewell is well short of his crease and he will have to go back.
Arshdeep Singh to Daryl Mitchell, ! RUN OUT! Excellent piece of fielding from Ishan Kishan behind the sticks and it's a double blow for the Kiwis. Arshdeep Singh comes from around the wicket and angles in a shortish delivery into the body. Daryl Mitchell looks to tuck it away but misses and the ball goes off the thigh pads toward leg slip. Michael Bracewell wants the single and charges to the striker's end but Kishan is quick to take off his gloves and pick up the ball. Kishan score
Arshdeep Singh to Michael Bracewell, Slower one, banged in short and over middle, Michael Bracewell gets on top of the bounce and pulls it down to deep backward square leg for one.
Michael Bracewell comes out to the middle now.
Arshdeep Singh to Michael Bracewell, Nicely bowled! Gets it really full and around off stump, Michael Bracewell manages to get a bit of bat on it.
Arshdeep Singh to Devon Conway, ! CAUGHT! Arshdeep Singh comes back and picks up a crucial wicket for India. This is full and on off stump, Devon Conway looks to stay put and loft it over long off but gets the timing horribly wrong. The ball goes over mid off and Deepak Hooda from long off comes forward to take a good catch. Conway departs after a wonderful knock and New Zealand are now four down.
Arshdeep Singh to Devon Conway, Missed opportunity! This is short and wide outside off, Devon Conway rocks back but ends up slapping it straight to the man at cover.
Arshdeep Singh (2-0-22-0)Â is back on.
Hardik Pandya to Daryl Mitchell, ! A second six in the over and 16 runs come off it. This is pitched up around off stump, Daryl Mitchell swings through the line of the ball and hammers it straight down the ground for a maximum.
Hardik Pandya to Devon Conway, Goes full and straight now, Devon Conway flicks it behind square on the leg side for a single.
Hardik Pandya to Daryl Mitchell, Another one that is banged into the pitch. This is over middle and Daryl Mitchell pulls it down to long on for just another single.
Hardik Pandya to Devon Conway, Slower one, bowled into the pitch and angled across the left-hander. Devon Conway waits for it and half-pulls it in front of mid-wicket for one.
Hardik Pandya to Daryl Mitchell, This is full and outside off, Daryl Mitchell drills it down to long off for a single.
Hardik Pandya to Daryl Mitchell, ! Daryl Mitchell might be struggling against the spinners but not so much against the seamers. This is bowled back of a length around middle, Mitchell lofts it high and over the wide long on fence for a maximum.
Hardik Pandya (2-0-17-0)Â comes back into the attack now.
Washington Sundar to Daryl Mitchell, Shorter and turning in from around middle, Daryl Mitchell tucks it off the back leg behind square leg for a run.
Washington Sundar to Devon Conway, FIFTY for Devon Conway and his good run of form continues with another solid knock. This is a tad shorter and on the pads, Conway works it away through mid-wicket and picks up a single. Can he now take New Zealand to a defendable score?
Washington Sundar to Daryl Mitchell, Floated up on leg stump, Daryl Mitchell flicks it in front of mid-wicket for a single.
Washington Sundar to Daryl Mitchell, A big appeal for LBW as Daryl Mitchell gets caught on the crease but it is turned down. Hardik Pandya reviews it immediately and this one seems to be close. Nothing on UltraEdge. Ball Tracking shows the wickets as umpire's call and Mitchell survives yet again. Coming to the delivery, Washington Sundar bowled it flatter and around off stump, getting the ball to turn in sharply. Mitchell gets pinged back as he looks to flick but misses and gets a wrap
Washington Sundar to Daryl Mitchell, This is shorter and on leg stump, turning in. Daryl Mitchell goes on the back foot and whips it toward deep backward square leg. Rahul Tripathi from deep square leg sprints to his right and keeps it down to a couple.
Washington Sundar to Devon Conway, Washington Sundar comes back in to finish his spell and starts off with a floated delivery outside off. Devon Conway skips down the track and heaves it to wide long on for one.
Kuldeep Yadav to Daryl Mitchell, An appeal for caught behind, but turned down. Hardik Pandya decides to go for the review. Kuldeep Yadav flights this one up, on off, Daryl Mitchell looks to reverse-sweep it, but misses as the ball loops up off his forearms. Ishan Kishan takes the catch and appeals, but the fingers stays down. The UltraEdges confirms no bat involved and Ball Tracking indicates impact is outside off. Mitchell survives.
Kuldeep Yadav to Devon Conway, Short and way outside off, Devon Conway reaches for it and slaps it towards deep point for a run.
Kuldeep Yadav to Daryl Mitchell, Flatter and around off, Daryl Mitchell knocks it towards long off for a single.
Kuldeep Yadav to Daryl Mitchell, Short again and on leg, Daryl Mitchell looks to flick it away, but misses and gets hit on the pads.
Kuldeep Yadav to Daryl Mitchell, Slower through the air, on off, Daryl Mitchell uses his feet to play at it, but the ball loops up of the upper part of his bat and falls in front of short mid-wicket.
Kuldeep Yadav to Daryl Mitchell, Tossed up, full and on middle, Daryl Mitchell pushes it back to the bowler.
Shivam Mavi to Daryl Mitchell, Pitched up, on middle, Daryl Mitchell chips it towards long on for a single.
Shivam Mavi to Daryl Mitchell, Short of a length and on middle, Daryl Mitchell tucks it with soft hands towards mid-wicket and comes back for the second run. Good running!
Shivam Mavi to Daryl Mitchell, ! A lucky boundary, but Mitchell won't mind that! This is full again and around off, Daryl Mitchell looks to drive it away, but gets an inside edge past the stumps and towards the fine leg fence for a boundary.
Shivam Mavi to Daryl Mitchell, ! Powered away! Shivam Mavi serves this a touch fuller and on middle, Daryl Mitchell backs away and hammers it wide of long on for a boundary.
Shivam Mavi to Daryl Mitchell, Back of a length and on off, Daryl Mitchell keeps it out to the off side.
Shivam Mavi to Daryl Mitchell, Shivam Mavi begins with a hard-length delivery, on middle, Daryl Mitchell blocks it down the pitch.
Daryl Mitchell is the new man in.
Kuldeep Yadav to Daryl Mitchell, Tossed up, full and on middle, Daryl Mitchell steers it towards point for a single and gets off the mark.
Kuldeep Yadav to Glenn Phillips, ! TAKEN! Kuldeep Yadav strikes now! The dangerous, Glenn Phillips goes back to the hut. Kuldeep Yadav bowls the googly this time, full and on middle, turning away, Glenn Phillips goes for the slog-sweep, but the turn away takes the top edge as the ball goes high up in the air. Suryakumar Yadav at deep square leg settles under it and pouches it safely. New Zealand three down now!
Kuldeep Yadav to Devon Conway, Looped up, full and on middle, Devon Conway nudges it towards short fine leg for one more.
Kuldeep Yadav to Devon Conway, ! Nice use of the feet! Kuldeep Yadav flights this up, on leg, Devon Conway skips down the track and drills it wide of long on, the timing is so good it races to the fence for a boudnary.
Kuldeep Yadav to Glenn Phillips, Floated, full and down the leg, Glenn Phillips looks to scoop it away, but mistimes it towards square leg for a run.
Kuldeep Yadav to Devon Conway, Tossed up, full and on middle, Devon Conway goes for the slog-sweep, but toe-ends it towards mid-wicket. They cross.
Deepak Hooda to Glenn Phillips, ! Nice shot! Deepak Hooda bowls this short and outside off, Glenn Phillips moves back and cuts it towards the deep point fence for a boundary.
Deepak Hooda to Devon Conway, Shortish and on middle, Devon Conway moves back and flicks it towards mid-wicket for one.
Deepak Hooda to Devon Conway, Slower through the air, on off, Devon Conway thinks about the reverse sweep, but changes his mind and tries to guide it away, but misses.
Deepak Hooda to Devon Conway, ! Devon Conway finds the fence this time! This is bit short and on middle, Devon Conway goes down and sweeps it wide of deep square leg for a boundary.
Deepak Hooda to Devon Conway, Floated, full and on middle, Devon Conway reverse-sweeps it, but straight to point.
Deepak Hooda to Glenn Phillips, Tossed up, full and on off, Glenn Phillips drives it towards cover-point for a single.
Kuldeep Yadav to Glenn Phillips, Floated, full and on off, Glenn Phillips taps it towards cover-point for a quick single.
Kuldeep Yadav to Glenn Phillips, Short again and around off, Glenn Phillips leans on and pushes it towards covers.
Kuldeep Yadav to Glenn Phillips, Flatter, short and on middle, Glenn Phillips knocks it back to the bowler.
Kuldeep Yadav to Devon Conway, Gives this one some air, on leg, Devon Conway nudges it towards square leg for a run.
Kuldeep Yadav to Devon Conway, ! Excellent shot! This is floated, fuller and around leg, Devon Conway goes down and nails his sweep towards the deep square leg fence for a boundary.
Kuldeep Yadav to Glenn Phillips, A bit short and on off, Glenn Phillips dabs it towards point for a single.
Drinks! New Zealand started off well scoring runs briskly, but India fought back well with the help of Washington Sundar who took two wickets in the same over to put the pressure back on the Kiwis. However, Devon Conway looks in good touch and Glenn Phillips is supporting him from the other end. These two will try to bat deep and set up a platform for their big-hitters. India will look to break this stand as soon as possible because they know that they can do a lot of damage.
Hardik Pandya to Glenn Phillips, Yet another single to end the over. Hard length around off, Glenn Phillips punches it in front of extra cover and scmapers through for a run.
Hardik Pandya to Devon Conway, Just milking the singles here. Another slower one, a touch fuller and on the pads, Devon Conway uses his wrists to work it toward deep square leg for one.
Hardik Pandya to Glenn Phillips, Goes slower and fuller outside off, Glenn Phillips has to wait for it and he drives it uppishly to deep cover-point for yet another a single.
Hardik Pandya to Devon Conway, Back of a length again and around off, Devon Conway stays back and dabs it down behind point for a run.
Hardik Pandya to Glenn Phillips, They look for two but Glenn Phillips slips and just a single is taken. Back of a length over middle and leg, Phillips tucks it away in front of deep mid-wicket.
Hardik Pandya to Devon Conway, Leg bye! Bowls the off-cutter, on a good length and on leg stump. Devon Conway gets surprised and gets a blow on the back leg as the ball rolls onto the off side. They pick up a leg bye.
Hardik Pandya replaces Umran Malik. He conceded 12 runs in his first over.
Kuldeep Yadav to Glenn Phillips, Three dots on the trot to end the over, just 3 runs off it. Flatter again and around off, Glenn Phillips goes on the back foot but fails to get it past mid off.
Kuldeep Yadav to Glenn Phillips, Flatter and around middle, Glenn Phillips watchfully keeps it out.Â
Kuldeep Yadav to Glenn Phillips, This is tossed up on the legs and Glenn Phillips clips it straight to short mid-wicket.
Kuldeep Yadav to Devon Conway, Floated up on middle and this one holds in the pitch, Conway plays it off the front foot and onto the leg side for yet another single.
Kuldeep Yadav to Glenn Phillips, Around leg stump and turning in, Glenn Phillips flicks it past square leg for a single.
Kuldeep Yadav to Devon Conway, Starts off with a shortish delivery on middle and leg, Devon Conway waits on the back foot and punches it down to long on for one.
Kuldeep Yadav comes into the attack now.
Umran Malik to Devon Conway, A single to end but 16 runs come off it. Bowls it slower and on a good length around off, Devon Conway plays it with soft hands in front of covers and picks up a single.
Umran Malik to Devon Conway, ! Fetch that! Pacy delivery again but full and on the pads, Devon Conway with a flick of the wrist and he dispatches it over the backward square leg fence for a maximum. Umran Malik is being taken to the cleaners in his first over.
Umran Malik to Devon Conway, Good length around off, Devon Conway hits it straight to mid off.
Umran Malik to Devon Conway, ! Down the ground this time! Too full again around middle at around 145 clicks. Devon Conway thumps it right back over the bowler's head for a boundary.
Umran Malik to Devon Conway, ! Through the fielder! A low full toss at 149 clicks around off, Devon Conway creams the cover drive and Washington Sundar at deep cover is beaten for pace and it will be a boundary.
Umran Malik with his express pace has been introduced into the attack now.
Umran Malik to Glenn Phillips, Starts off with a full ball on middle and leg, Glenn Phillips clips it through mid-wicket and rotates the strike.
Washington Sundar to Glenn Phillips, A tad shorter and on midle and leg, this is tucked off the back foot past square leg for one more.
Washington Sundar to Devon Conway, A loud appeal for LBW from the bowler but it is turned down. This is angled in from outside off, Devon Conway looks for the conventional sweep this time and gets an under edge past the keeper and down to third man. They get a single.
Washington Sundar to Devon Conway, ! Cheeky but effective! This is fuller and at the stumps, Devon Conway brings out the reverse sweep and gets it past backward point for a boundary. The 50 is now up for New Zealand.
Washington Sundar to Devon Conway, this is pushed through from around off stump, angling in. Devon Conway strides out and pushes it onto the off side.
Washington Sundar to Glenn Phillips, A bit slower through the air and on a shorter length outside off. Glenn Phillips punches it down to long off for a single.
Washington Sundar to Glenn Phillips, This is bowled flatter and on the fifth stump line, Glenn Phillips goes back and across to keep it out.
Deepak Hooda to Glenn Phillips, Tossed up full and on middle, Glenn Phillips drives it to the right of the bowler and down to long on for one. At the end of the Powerplay, New Zealand are 47/2!
Deepak Hooda to Devon Conway, This is drifted onto the pads, Devon Conway flicks it through mid-wicket and turns the strike over.
Deepak Hooda to Devon Conway, Just holds it back a touch and drifts it onto middle, Devon Conway defends it out.
Deepak Hooda to Glenn Phillips, Flatter one around off stump, Glenn Phillips punches it off the back foot to the left of silly mid on and picks up a single as the fielder makes a half stop.
Deepak Hooda to Glenn Phillips, This is bowled on a nagging length around off and turning in. Glenn Phillips plays it off the back foot to mid on.back
Glenn Phillips is the new man in. Also, Deepak Hooda to roll his arm over.
Deepak Hooda to Devon Conway, Starts off with a floated delivery on middle and leg, Devon Conway nudges it in front of mid-wicket and picks up a single.
Is that a fair catch? The umpires have gone upstairs and the soft signal is out. Washington Sundar seems to have taken a brilliant catch off his own bowling and the replays confirm the same. The third umpire signals it as !
Washington Sundar to Mark Chapman, ! CAUGHT AND BOWLED! A stunning catch from Sundar! He slows it up this time, on middle, Mark Chapman prods forward to defend, but the extra bounce and hold up in the surface hits the sticker of the bat and flies to the right of the bowler where Washington Sundar puts in brilliant dive to complete a terrific one-handed catch. The umpires have sent it upstairs and the soft signal is 'OUT'. The replays confirm that it is a clean catch. Chapman goes witho
Washington Sundar to Mark Chapman, Another brilliant delivery! This is flighted, short and on off, spinning away again, Mark Chapman moves back, but gets beaten again.
Washington Sundar to Mark Chapman, A bit short and on middle, turning away again, Mark Chapman gets his bat away at the last moment.
Washington Sundar to Mark Chapman, RIPPER! This is tossed up, lands on middle stump line, turns away sharply, Mark Chapman looks to block it, but gets beaten on the outside edge.
Mark Chapman is the new man in.
Washington Sundar to Finn Allen, ! TAKEN! Washington Sundar draws first blood! Finn Allen tries to be aggressive again, but holes out this time. Sundar slows it up a bit, on middle, turning in too, Finn Allen once again goes for the slog-sweep, but this time fails to get the right connection and hits it much squarer towards deep square leg where Suryakumar Yadav is there to take the catch. A good knock from Allen comes to an end and the Kiwis lose their first wicket.
Washington Sundar to Finn Allen, ! Finn Allen has sent this a long way into the stands! This is floated, full and around off, Finn Allen moves across and slog-sweeps it over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie.
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, Arshdeep Singh goes back to the slower one, back of a length and on middle, Finn Allen pushes it towards long on for one.
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, ! A streaky boundary! This is full and outside off, Finn Allen slashes hard at it, and gets an outside edge as the ball goes over short third man for four more runs.
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, Another slower delivery, on a length and on middle, Finn Allen mistimes his drive towards mid-wicket.
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, Arshdeep Singh bangs in a well-directed bouncer, on middle, Finn Allen gets a bit surprised and misses his pull shot.
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, Arshdeep Singh takes the pace off and bowls this back of a length, on middle, Finn Allen keeps it out to the right of the bowler.
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, ! BANG! That is the first maximum of the innings! Arshdeep Singh serves this full and around off, Finn Allen swats it over the long off fence for a biggie.
Washington Sundar to Finn Allen, Shortish and on middle, Finn Allen moves back and tucks it towards mid-wicket for a quick run. A direct hit and it would have been close.
Washington Sundar to Devon Conway, Flatter, short and down the leg, Devon Conway flicks it around the corner on the leg side for one. The batter thinks about the second, but Shivam Mavi is quick to get to the ball and fires in a rocket throw at the keeper's end to keep it to one.
Washington Sundar to Finn Allen, Quicker one, short and on middle, Finn Allen nudges it towards short mid-wicket for a single.
Washington Sundar to Finn Allen, Just short! Washington Sundar lands this short and outside off, Finn Allen punches it uppishly towards extra cover, but the ball just falls in front of Rahul Tripathi there.
Washington Sundar to Finn Allen, Tossed up, full and on off, turning in, Finn Allen looks to sweep it away, but misses.
Washington Sundar to Finn Allen, SHARP TURN! Washington Sundar starts with a short delivery, on middle, turning in sharply, Finn Allen gets cramped for room and the ball hits him high on his body.
An immediate change in the bowling as Washington Sundar has been handed the ball.
Arshdeep Singh to Devon Conway, On a length and around off, Devon Conway gets behind it and blocks it out.
A slight halt in play as Hardik Pandya isn't happy with the ball and the umpires are having a look at it. The umpires bring out the gauge and deem that the ball is fine and the play can carry on now.
Arshdeep Singh to Devon Conway, ! Devon Conway opens his account in style! Arshdeep Singh pitches this on up and outside off, Devon Conway reaches for it and slices it past point as his bottom half comes off. It has enough legs to race away to the deep point fence for a boundary.
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, A slower delivery now, on a length and on middle, Finn Allen tucks it towards long on for a single. Devon Conway will finally face a ball after ten deliveries in this inning.
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, ! A poor delivery and rightly punished! This is a juciy full toss, on middle, Finn Allen accepts the gift and smahses it right past the bowler for a boundary.
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, Full and on the pads, Finn Allen misses his flick as the ball goes off his pads to the left of the keeper where Ishan Kishan puts in a good dive to that side to stop it. He certainly saved a boundary there.
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, Arshdeep Singh bangs in a bouncer, on middle and leg, Finn Allen ducks under it. It is called a wide again.
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, Arshdeep Singh loses his line and bowls this full, but way down the leg side, Finn Allen misses his flick. It is called a wide.
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, Arshdeep Singh tries to bowl the yorker, but serves a low full toss instead, on off, Finn Allen drills it towards mid on.
Arshdeep Singh to bowl from the other end.
Hardik Pandya to Finn Allen, This is on a good length and on middle, Finn Allen works it towards mid on for a single. 12 runs off the first over then!
Hardik Pandya to Finn Allen, ! Two in a row! Finn Allen has made his intentions clear here. Hardik Pandya bowls another full delivery, on middle and off, Finn Allen this time thrashes it past mid on for another boundary.
Hardik Pandya to Finn Allen, ! Good shot! Hardik Pandya pitches it up and on off, Finn Allen stays there and just lofts it over mid off for a boundary.
Hardik Pandya to Finn Allen, Finn Allen is finally underway! This is full and on off, Finn Allen goes for the drive, but slices it over point for a couple of runs.
Hardik Pandya to Finn Allen, On a length and on middle, Finn Allen knocks it towards mid-wicket.
Hardik Pandya to Finn Allen, Hardik Pandya pulls his length back a bit, but delivers it down the leg side, Finn Allen looks to flick it away, but misses as the ball goes off his thigh pads towards the keeper where Ishan Kishan appeals for a catch. However, the umpire calls it a wide and New Zealand are underway.
Hardik Pandya to Finn Allen, Hardik Pandya starts with a fullish delivery around off, shaping in a bit, Finn Allen drives it firmly but straight to short covers.
Done with the pre-match formalities and it is now time to get the play underway. The umpires are out in the middle as the Indian players are seen in a huddle. Finn Allen and Devon Conway will open the innings for New Zealand. Skipper Hardik Pandya will take the new ball himself and he is raring to go. Let's play...
We are almost ready for the start of play and the 40, 000 or so crowd inside the stadium is absolutely buzzing. But first, the two teams will line up for their respective national anthems. It will be New Zealand's national anthem first followed by the Indian national anthem.
Mitchell Santner, the captain of New Zealand says that they were challenged in the ODI series but this gives them another opportunity to play India which doesn't come often. Adds that this is a good experience for some of the younger players to play against India at their home which will also give them the chance to shape their team for the T20 World Cup next year. Mentions that they would have bowled first as well and says that Tom Latham and Henry Nicholls have gone back home and Ish SodhiÂ
Hardik Pandya, the skipper of India says that they will bowl first and adds that there will be a lot of dew in the second innings. Mentions that they want to go out there and play the best they can and the beauty about a young team is the extra energy they bring in. Says that playing the ODI series before the T20 series makes it a bit easier for the transition. Mentions that playing for India has been a honor for everyone and the young guys are keeping on learning. Informs that Yuzvendra Chahal
New Zealand (Playing XI) - Finn Allen, Devon Conway (WK), Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (C), Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy, Lockie Ferguson, Blair Tickner.
TOSS - The coin goes up and lands in favour of Hardik Pandya. India have elected to BOWL first.
Sri Lanka 10-117
O'Keefe to Pradeep, , no run, comes forward and edges to slip, easy catch and Sri Lanka are all out for just 117 in 34.2 overs
O'Keefe to Pradeep, no run, leaves one pass outside off
End of over: SLA 117/9 (Pradeep 0, Sandakan 19)
Starc to Sandakan, , full, he makes room again and whacks it away wide of mid-off, handy runs these from the tail.
Starc to Sandakan, no run, makes room once again, drives to mid-off
Starc to Sandakan, no run, full toss, has a swing at one outside off and misses
Starc to Sandakan, , short, goes back and cuts it away behind point, a bit short from Starc
Starc to Sandakan, no run, makes room to leg, pushes to mid off
Starc to Sandakan, no run, short outside off, makes room to cut and misses
End of over: SLA 109/9 (Pradeep 0, Sandakan 11)
O'Keefe to Pradeep, no run, fuller and tossed up higher, comes forward and is beaten once more.
O'Keefe to Pradeep, no run, leans forward and is beaten outside off
O'Keefe to Sandakan, one run, goes down the wicket and cracks it to cover point
O'Keefe to Sandakan, , goes over cow this time, whacking to the mid-wicket boundary
O'Keefe to Sandakan, , belts one back in the air over the bowlers head
O'Keefe to Sandakan, no run, defends into the off side
End of over: SLA 100/9 (Herath 6, Sandakan 2) - full, appears that it could take the boot before he hits it, an appeal for LBW, not out is the call and then the Aussies decide to review it.
Starc to Herath, , no run.
Decision is that it has hit the toe and the ball tracking shows that it is hitting middle, so he is on his way
FOW: Sri Lanka 100/9 - Herath lbw b Starc 6 (10 balls, 1x4, 20 mins). Nuwan Pradeep the new man
Starc to Herath, no run, goes back and defends, close to playing back onto his stumps
Starc to Herath, no run, shortish, aims a pull, taken on the thigh
Starc to Herath, no run, full, drives firmly to cover point
Starc to Herath, , short, pulls it away through square leg to bring up the 100
Starc to Sandakan, one run
End of over: SLA 94/8 (Herath 2, Sandakan 0)
Lyon to Sandakan, one run, drives off the edge away past slip, well fielded at short 3rd man..
Lyon to Sandakan, no run, drives off the edge away past slip, well fielded at short 3rd man.
Lyon to Sandakan, no run, defends to the off-side
Lyon to Sandakan, no run, down the leg side, as he tries to glance
Lyon to Sandakan, no run, defends into the off side
Lyon to MDKJ Perera, , no run, leaves one outside off, it doesn't turn that much, but he failed to cover his stump and it clips the off-stump
FOW: Sri Lanka 94/8 - K Mendis b Lyon 20 (15 balls, 21 mins, 3 fours) New man in is Lakshan Sandakan on debut
Lyon to MDKJ Perera, no run, outside off and turning away, drives to cover
End of over: SLA 94/7 (MDKJ Perera 20, Herath 2)
Starc to Herath, no run, full down the leg side, aims to clip it away, no contact.
Starc to Herath, two runs, full, drives away out through cover, Warner chases hard, keeps it to a couple
Starc to Herath, no run, comes forward and defends to short leg, Burns does well there
Starc to MDKJ Perera, one run, clipped away off the pads to long-leg, now let see how Heath goes against the pace of Starc
Starc to MDKJ Perera, , goes back and looked to force it away through the off-side, toes it along the ground safely through slips
Starc to MDKJ Perera, no run, comes forward and defends a full ball to mid-on
End of over: SLA 87/7 (MDKJ Perera 15, Herath 0)
Lyon to Herath, no run, leans well forward and defends to point, two wickets in the first over after Lunch.
Lyon to Herath, no run, two slips in now, as he comes forward and defends
Lyon to MDK Perera, , no run, fuller ball and quicker, taken on the pad, a bit forward, no review as he knows he's out
FOW: 87/7 - Sri Lanka lbw b Lyon 0 (2 balls, 1 mins). New man in is Regana Herath, the left-hander.
Lyon to MDK Perera, no run, leans well forward and defends to short mid-wicket
Lyon to de Silva, , no run, goes back to work to leg, takes the inside edge and Burns moves to his left to hold the catch at short-leg
FOW: Sri Lanka 87/6 - de Silva c Burns b Lyon 24 (38 balls, 3x4 1x6, 52 mins) New man in is Dilruwan Perera
Lyon to MDKJ Perera, three runs, comes forward and gets an edge past slip, well wide, saved just inside the rope
End of over: SLA 84/5 (de Silva 24, MDKJ Perera 12)
Hazlewood to MDKJ Perera, one run, worked off the pads behind square leg and that is Lunch.
Well that was an entertaining couple of hours! Australia win the session but there was a lot to enjoy from the bat of debutant Dhananjaya de Silva who is 24 not out at the break. Well done Josh Hazlewood for this three wickets. Back soon with session 2!
Righto, Session 2 to start, with Nathan Lyon to bowl
Hazlewood to MDKJ Perera, no run, comes forward and looks good as he pushes to cover
Hazlewood to MDKJ Perera, , full and wide, clubbed away through cover point, great shot!!
Hazlewood to MDKJ Perera, no run, comes forward and defends to mid-off
Hazlewood to MDKJ Perera, , short, and he pulls it away like a rocket to the square leg boundary
Hazlewood to MDKJ Perera, no run, gets forward and defends up to mid-off
End of over: SLA 75/5 (de Silva 24, MDKJ Perera 3)
Lyon to de Silva, , short, he dragged it down, cuts away with power behind point to the boundary.
Lyon to de Silva, no run, comes well forward and defends up the off-side
Lyon to MDKJ Perera, three runs, flighted, drives out past cover, stops just inside the rope
Sri Lanka 18/3 - Silva c Voges b Hazlewood 4 (25 balls, 47 mins) New man in is the skipper, Angelo Matthews
Starc to Karunaratne, no run, full and straight, comes forward and defends to mid off
Starc to Silva, one run, full, comes forward and pushes towards gully, knocked down by the fielder, but they get a single
Starc to Silva, no run, full and a little wide outside off, good carry to Nevill
Starc to Karunaratne, one run, Yorker, just manages to dig out away behind square leg
Starc to Karunaratne, no run, comes forward and defends one towards mid-wicket
Mitchell Starc to start, playing his first Test since November 2015 in Adelaide
Things about to get underway after the pre-match ceremony
Dhananjaya de Silva and Lakshan Sandakan make their debuts for Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Karunartne, K Silva, K Mendis, Chandimal (wk), Mathews (c), Dhananjaya De Silva, K Perera, D Perera, Herath, N Pradeep, Lakshan
News just in is that Sri Lanka have won the toss and will bat first. The Australian team is confirmed as: Australia - Warner, Burns, Khawaja, Smith (c), Voges, M Marsh, Nevill (wk), O'Keefe, Starc, Hazlewood, Lyon
The Sri Lankans will be led by Angelo Matthews, they have some new faces in their team. More on the toss and their team shortly
Australia last played at Test at this ground in 2011, the match ending in a drawn, with Shaun Marsh making his maiden Test ton.
Reports from the ground on twitter indicate it’s a fine day and warm day in Pallekele, a hint of green grass on the pitch.
Australia have named their XI already, with their selectors opting for two quick bowlers, Mitchell Marsh as the all-rounder and two spinners. Full news on the confirmed eleven shortly.
I’m Lawrie Colliver and will be guiding you through the opening day of this much awaited series.
Hello and welcome to coverage of the First Test between Sri Lanka and Australia in Pallekele.
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... THE RUN CHASE ...
Right then, New Zealand have posted a good total on the board.
India showed fight and resilience throughout their bowling effort. The start was not ideal for them, but Washington Sundar got them back in the game with a couple of wickets in the fifth over, which included the crucial scalp of Finn Allen and terrific catch from him to dismiss Mark Chapman. Then they allowed the Kiwis to build a couple of good partnerships in the middle, but once again they were able to comeback in the game, getting the half-centurion, Devon Conway, and Michael Bracewell ou
New Zealand started off well, with Finn Allen scoring runs at a brisk rate and Devon Conway playing the supporting role. Both of them added 43 runs for the opening stand, but found themselves in a bit of trouble as they lost Allen and Mark Chapman in the same over. After that, Conway and Glenn Phillips steadied the ship with a 60-run partnership where Conway took the charge. He lost his partner, but went on to score a half-century and continued his good form. Daryl Mitchell struggled a bit
A fine end to innings for New Zealand! Daryl Mitchell was able to rack up 27 runs in the last over which certainly pushed their total over-par. However, India will not be that much bother about it as they know that dew will come in and the conditions will be a bit easier for them. It will be an exciting chase to watch nonetheless.
Arshdeep Singh to Daryl Mitchell, Two more to end the innings and 27 runs come off the final over! Arshdeep Singh nails another yorker outside the off stump, Daryl Mitchell thumps it down to long off and races back for the second. New Zealand with 176/6 on the board!
Arshdeep Singh to Daryl Mitchell, Well bowled! Another wide yorker, Daryl Mitchell looks for the reverse ramp but gets it off the inside edge toward deep square leg. They push hard for two but Kuldeep Yadav misfields and they get there with ease.
Arshdeep Singh to Daryl Mitchell, Gets in the wide yorker this time around and Daryl Mitchell bunts it back to the keeper. Ish Sodhi looks for the single but he is sent back and rightly so.
Arshdeep Singh to Daryl Mitchell, ! The boundaries keep on coming. This is a low full toss outside off, Daryl Mitchell reaches out and slices it through the point region for a boundary. 23 runs off the over with 3 deliveries still remaining.
Arshdeep Singh to Daryl Mitchell, ! Make that a hat-trick of maximums and that will also be FIFTY for Daryl Mitchell, a gem of a knock so far from him. Arshdeep Singh comes from over the wicket and looks for the yorker at the toes but he misses. Mitchell hammers it flat and over the cow corner fence for a maximum.
Arshdeep Singh to Daryl Mitchell, ! Back-to-back maximums! This is short and at the body, Daryl Mitchell is waiting on the back foot for it and pulls it flat over the backward square leg fence for a biggie. 13 runs already off just one delivery.
Ish Sodhi is the next man in. Also, Arshdeep Singh (3-0-24-1) to bowl the last over.
Arshdeep Singh to Daryl Mitchell, NO BALL AND ! All the way! Arshdeep Singh misses the yorker and serves it in the slot around middle, Daryl Mitchell goes deep in his crease and smokes it over long on for a maximum. Also, Arshdeep Singh has overstepped and a Free Hit will now follow.
Shivam Mavi to Mitchell Santner, ! CAUGHT! Another one bites the dust and Shivam Mavi rounds off a wonderful penultimate over with a wicket. Pace on again and banged in at a good height around off stump. Mitchell Santner looks to take it on but fails to get on top of the bounce. Santner pulls it aerially straight down the throat of Rahul Tripathi at deep mid-wicket and he makes no mistake. New Zealand lose their fifth wicket now.
Shivam Mavi to Daryl Mitchell, Goes full and wide and finds the blockhole as well. Daryl Mitchell hits it down to long off for a single.
Shivam Mavi to Mitchell Santner, Back of a length around off, Mitchell Santner punches it firmly to deep cover and picks up a single.
Shivam Mavi to Mitchell Santner, ! Streaky but will do! This is banged in short at a good pace and outside off. Mitchell Santner looks to pull but gets hurried on and gets the top edge. The ball goes over short third man and into the fence.
Shivam Mavi to Daryl Mitchell, A juicy full toss around off and middle, Daryl Mitchell goes deep in his crease and hammers it down to long on for only a single.
Shivam Mavi to Mitchell Santner, Back of a length around off, Mitchell Santner bunts it onto the off side and picks up a quick run.
Shivam Mavi to bowl the penultimate over. He conceded 11 runs in his first over.
Arshdeep Singh to Mitchell Santner, Full and straight from Arshdeep Singh, this is pushed away toward mid on for a single.
Mitchell Santner walks out to bat now.
Is that a run-out? Ishan Kishan with a direct hit at the batter's end and the umpires sends it upstairs. The replays show that Bracewell is well short of his crease and he will have to go back.
Arshdeep Singh to Daryl Mitchell, ! RUN OUT! Excellent piece of fielding from Ishan Kishan behind the sticks and it's a double blow for the Kiwis. Arshdeep Singh comes from around the wicket and angles in a shortish delivery into the body. Daryl Mitchell looks to tuck it away but misses and the ball goes off the thigh pads toward leg slip. Michael Bracewell wants the single and charges to the striker's end but Kishan is quick to take off his gloves and pick up the ball. Kishan score
Arshdeep Singh to Michael Bracewell, Slower one, banged in short and over middle, Michael Bracewell gets on top of the bounce and pulls it down to deep backward square leg for one.
Michael Bracewell comes out to the middle now.
Arshdeep Singh to Michael Bracewell, Nicely bowled! Gets it really full and around off stump, Michael Bracewell manages to get a bit of bat on it.
Arshdeep Singh to Devon Conway, ! CAUGHT! Arshdeep Singh comes back and picks up a crucial wicket for India. This is full and on off stump, Devon Conway looks to stay put and loft it over long off but gets the timing horribly wrong. The ball goes over mid off and Deepak Hooda from long off comes forward to take a good catch. Conway departs after a wonderful knock and New Zealand are now four down.
Arshdeep Singh to Devon Conway, Missed opportunity! This is short and wide outside off, Devon Conway rocks back but ends up slapping it straight to the man at cover.
Arshdeep Singh (2-0-22-0)Â is back on.
Hardik Pandya to Daryl Mitchell, ! A second six in the over and 16 runs come off it. This is pitched up around off stump, Daryl Mitchell swings through the line of the ball and hammers it straight down the ground for a maximum.
Hardik Pandya to Devon Conway, Goes full and straight now, Devon Conway flicks it behind square on the leg side for a single.
Hardik Pandya to Daryl Mitchell, Another one that is banged into the pitch. This is over middle and Daryl Mitchell pulls it down to long on for just another single.
Hardik Pandya to Devon Conway, Slower one, bowled into the pitch and angled across the left-hander. Devon Conway waits for it and half-pulls it in front of mid-wicket for one.
Hardik Pandya to Daryl Mitchell, This is full and outside off, Daryl Mitchell drills it down to long off for a single.
Hardik Pandya to Daryl Mitchell, ! Daryl Mitchell might be struggling against the spinners but not so much against the seamers. This is bowled back of a length around middle, Mitchell lofts it high and over the wide long on fence for a maximum.
Hardik Pandya (2-0-17-0)Â comes back into the attack now.
Washington Sundar to Daryl Mitchell, Shorter and turning in from around middle, Daryl Mitchell tucks it off the back leg behind square leg for a run.
Washington Sundar to Devon Conway, FIFTY for Devon Conway and his good run of form continues with another solid knock. This is a tad shorter and on the pads, Conway works it away through mid-wicket and picks up a single. Can he now take New Zealand to a defendable score?
Washington Sundar to Daryl Mitchell, Floated up on leg stump, Daryl Mitchell flicks it in front of mid-wicket for a single.
Washington Sundar to Daryl Mitchell, A big appeal for LBW as Daryl Mitchell gets caught on the crease but it is turned down. Hardik Pandya reviews it immediately and this one seems to be close. Nothing on UltraEdge. Ball Tracking shows the wickets as umpire's call and Mitchell survives yet again. Coming to the delivery, Washington Sundar bowled it flatter and around off stump, getting the ball to turn in sharply. Mitchell gets pinged back as he looks to flick but misses and gets a wrap
Washington Sundar to Daryl Mitchell, This is shorter and on leg stump, turning in. Daryl Mitchell goes on the back foot and whips it toward deep backward square leg. Rahul Tripathi from deep square leg sprints to his right and keeps it down to a couple.
Washington Sundar to Devon Conway, Washington Sundar comes back in to finish his spell and starts off with a floated delivery outside off. Devon Conway skips down the track and heaves it to wide long on for one.
Kuldeep Yadav to Daryl Mitchell, An appeal for caught behind, but turned down. Hardik Pandya decides to go for the review. Kuldeep Yadav flights this one up, on off, Daryl Mitchell looks to reverse-sweep it, but misses as the ball loops up off his forearms. Ishan Kishan takes the catch and appeals, but the fingers stays down. The UltraEdges confirms no bat involved and Ball Tracking indicates impact is outside off. Mitchell survives.
Kuldeep Yadav to Devon Conway, Short and way outside off, Devon Conway reaches for it and slaps it towards deep point for a run.
Kuldeep Yadav to Daryl Mitchell, Flatter and around off, Daryl Mitchell knocks it towards long off for a single.
Kuldeep Yadav to Daryl Mitchell, Short again and on leg, Daryl Mitchell looks to flick it away, but misses and gets hit on the pads.
Kuldeep Yadav to Daryl Mitchell, Slower through the air, on off, Daryl Mitchell uses his feet to play at it, but the ball loops up of the upper part of his bat and falls in front of short mid-wicket.
Kuldeep Yadav to Daryl Mitchell, Tossed up, full and on middle, Daryl Mitchell pushes it back to the bowler.
Shivam Mavi to Daryl Mitchell, Pitched up, on middle, Daryl Mitchell chips it towards long on for a single.
Shivam Mavi to Daryl Mitchell, Short of a length and on middle, Daryl Mitchell tucks it with soft hands towards mid-wicket and comes back for the second run. Good running!
Shivam Mavi to Daryl Mitchell, ! A lucky boundary, but Mitchell won't mind that! This is full again and around off, Daryl Mitchell looks to drive it away, but gets an inside edge past the stumps and towards the fine leg fence for a boundary.
Shivam Mavi to Daryl Mitchell, ! Powered away! Shivam Mavi serves this a touch fuller and on middle, Daryl Mitchell backs away and hammers it wide of long on for a boundary.
Shivam Mavi to Daryl Mitchell, Back of a length and on off, Daryl Mitchell keeps it out to the off side.
Shivam Mavi to Daryl Mitchell, Shivam Mavi begins with a hard-length delivery, on middle, Daryl Mitchell blocks it down the pitch.
Daryl Mitchell is the new man in.
Kuldeep Yadav to Daryl Mitchell, Tossed up, full and on middle, Daryl Mitchell steers it towards point for a single and gets off the mark.
Kuldeep Yadav to Glenn Phillips, ! TAKEN! Kuldeep Yadav strikes now! The dangerous, Glenn Phillips goes back to the hut. Kuldeep Yadav bowls the googly this time, full and on middle, turning away, Glenn Phillips goes for the slog-sweep, but the turn away takes the top edge as the ball goes high up in the air. Suryakumar Yadav at deep square leg settles under it and pouches it safely. New Zealand three down now!
Kuldeep Yadav to Devon Conway, Looped up, full and on middle, Devon Conway nudges it towards short fine leg for one more.
Kuldeep Yadav to Devon Conway, ! Nice use of the feet! Kuldeep Yadav flights this up, on leg, Devon Conway skips down the track and drills it wide of long on, the timing is so good it races to the fence for a boudnary.
Kuldeep Yadav to Glenn Phillips, Floated, full and down the leg, Glenn Phillips looks to scoop it away, but mistimes it towards square leg for a run.
Kuldeep Yadav to Devon Conway, Tossed up, full and on middle, Devon Conway goes for the slog-sweep, but toe-ends it towards mid-wicket. They cross.
Deepak Hooda to Glenn Phillips, ! Nice shot! Deepak Hooda bowls this short and outside off, Glenn Phillips moves back and cuts it towards the deep point fence for a boundary.
Deepak Hooda to Devon Conway, Shortish and on middle, Devon Conway moves back and flicks it towards mid-wicket for one.
Deepak Hooda to Devon Conway, Slower through the air, on off, Devon Conway thinks about the reverse sweep, but changes his mind and tries to guide it away, but misses.
Deepak Hooda to Devon Conway, ! Devon Conway finds the fence this time! This is bit short and on middle, Devon Conway goes down and sweeps it wide of deep square leg for a boundary.
Deepak Hooda to Devon Conway, Floated, full and on middle, Devon Conway reverse-sweeps it, but straight to point.
Deepak Hooda to Glenn Phillips, Tossed up, full and on off, Glenn Phillips drives it towards cover-point for a single.
Kuldeep Yadav to Glenn Phillips, Floated, full and on off, Glenn Phillips taps it towards cover-point for a quick single.
Kuldeep Yadav to Glenn Phillips, Short again and around off, Glenn Phillips leans on and pushes it towards covers.
Kuldeep Yadav to Glenn Phillips, Flatter, short and on middle, Glenn Phillips knocks it back to the bowler.
Kuldeep Yadav to Devon Conway, Gives this one some air, on leg, Devon Conway nudges it towards square leg for a run.
Kuldeep Yadav to Devon Conway, ! Excellent shot! This is floated, fuller and around leg, Devon Conway goes down and nails his sweep towards the deep square leg fence for a boundary.
Kuldeep Yadav to Glenn Phillips, A bit short and on off, Glenn Phillips dabs it towards point for a single.
Drinks! New Zealand started off well scoring runs briskly, but India fought back well with the help of Washington Sundar who took two wickets in the same over to put the pressure back on the Kiwis. However, Devon Conway looks in good touch and Glenn Phillips is supporting him from the other end. These two will try to bat deep and set up a platform for their big-hitters. India will look to break this stand as soon as possible because they know that they can do a lot of damage.
Hardik Pandya to Glenn Phillips, Yet another single to end the over. Hard length around off, Glenn Phillips punches it in front of extra cover and scmapers through for a run.
Hardik Pandya to Devon Conway, Just milking the singles here. Another slower one, a touch fuller and on the pads, Devon Conway uses his wrists to work it toward deep square leg for one.
Hardik Pandya to Glenn Phillips, Goes slower and fuller outside off, Glenn Phillips has to wait for it and he drives it uppishly to deep cover-point for yet another a single.
Hardik Pandya to Devon Conway, Back of a length again and around off, Devon Conway stays back and dabs it down behind point for a run.
Hardik Pandya to Glenn Phillips, They look for two but Glenn Phillips slips and just a single is taken. Back of a length over middle and leg, Phillips tucks it away in front of deep mid-wicket.
Hardik Pandya to Devon Conway, Leg bye! Bowls the off-cutter, on a good length and on leg stump. Devon Conway gets surprised and gets a blow on the back leg as the ball rolls onto the off side. They pick up a leg bye.
Hardik Pandya replaces Umran Malik. He conceded 12 runs in his first over.
Kuldeep Yadav to Glenn Phillips, Three dots on the trot to end the over, just 3 runs off it. Flatter again and around off, Glenn Phillips goes on the back foot but fails to get it past mid off.
Kuldeep Yadav to Glenn Phillips, Flatter and around middle, Glenn Phillips watchfully keeps it out.Â
Kuldeep Yadav to Glenn Phillips, This is tossed up on the legs and Glenn Phillips clips it straight to short mid-wicket.
Kuldeep Yadav to Devon Conway, Floated up on middle and this one holds in the pitch, Conway plays it off the front foot and onto the leg side for yet another single.
Kuldeep Yadav to Glenn Phillips, Around leg stump and turning in, Glenn Phillips flicks it past square leg for a single.
Kuldeep Yadav to Devon Conway, Starts off with a shortish delivery on middle and leg, Devon Conway waits on the back foot and punches it down to long on for one.
Kuldeep Yadav comes into the attack now.
Umran Malik to Devon Conway, A single to end but 16 runs come off it. Bowls it slower and on a good length around off, Devon Conway plays it with soft hands in front of covers and picks up a single.
Umran Malik to Devon Conway, ! Fetch that! Pacy delivery again but full and on the pads, Devon Conway with a flick of the wrist and he dispatches it over the backward square leg fence for a maximum. Umran Malik is being taken to the cleaners in his first over.
Umran Malik to Devon Conway, Good length around off, Devon Conway hits it straight to mid off.
Umran Malik to Devon Conway, ! Down the ground this time! Too full again around middle at around 145 clicks. Devon Conway thumps it right back over the bowler's head for a boundary.
Umran Malik to Devon Conway, ! Through the fielder! A low full toss at 149 clicks around off, Devon Conway creams the cover drive and Washington Sundar at deep cover is beaten for pace and it will be a boundary.
Umran Malik with his express pace has been introduced into the attack now.
Umran Malik to Glenn Phillips, Starts off with a full ball on middle and leg, Glenn Phillips clips it through mid-wicket and rotates the strike.
Washington Sundar to Glenn Phillips, A tad shorter and on midle and leg, this is tucked off the back foot past square leg for one more.
Washington Sundar to Devon Conway, A loud appeal for LBW from the bowler but it is turned down. This is angled in from outside off, Devon Conway looks for the conventional sweep this time and gets an under edge past the keeper and down to third man. They get a single.
Washington Sundar to Devon Conway, ! Cheeky but effective! This is fuller and at the stumps, Devon Conway brings out the reverse sweep and gets it past backward point for a boundary. The 50 is now up for New Zealand.
Washington Sundar to Devon Conway, this is pushed through from around off stump, angling in. Devon Conway strides out and pushes it onto the off side.
Washington Sundar to Glenn Phillips, A bit slower through the air and on a shorter length outside off. Glenn Phillips punches it down to long off for a single.
Washington Sundar to Glenn Phillips, This is bowled flatter and on the fifth stump line, Glenn Phillips goes back and across to keep it out.
Deepak Hooda to Glenn Phillips, Tossed up full and on middle, Glenn Phillips drives it to the right of the bowler and down to long on for one. At the end of the Powerplay, New Zealand are 47/2!
Deepak Hooda to Devon Conway, This is drifted onto the pads, Devon Conway flicks it through mid-wicket and turns the strike over.
Deepak Hooda to Devon Conway, Just holds it back a touch and drifts it onto middle, Devon Conway defends it out.
Deepak Hooda to Glenn Phillips, Flatter one around off stump, Glenn Phillips punches it off the back foot to the left of silly mid on and picks up a single as the fielder makes a half stop.
Deepak Hooda to Glenn Phillips, This is bowled on a nagging length around off and turning in. Glenn Phillips plays it off the back foot to mid on.back
Glenn Phillips is the new man in. Also, Deepak Hooda to roll his arm over.
Deepak Hooda to Devon Conway, Starts off with a floated delivery on middle and leg, Devon Conway nudges it in front of mid-wicket and picks up a single.
Is that a fair catch? The umpires have gone upstairs and the soft signal is out. Washington Sundar seems to have taken a brilliant catch off his own bowling and the replays confirm the same. The third umpire signals it as !
Washington Sundar to Mark Chapman, ! CAUGHT AND BOWLED! A stunning catch from Sundar! He slows it up this time, on middle, Mark Chapman prods forward to defend, but the extra bounce and hold up in the surface hits the sticker of the bat and flies to the right of the bowler where Washington Sundar puts in brilliant dive to complete a terrific one-handed catch. The umpires have sent it upstairs and the soft signal is 'OUT'. The replays confirm that it is a clean catch. Chapman goes witho
Washington Sundar to Mark Chapman, Another brilliant delivery! This is flighted, short and on off, spinning away again, Mark Chapman moves back, but gets beaten again.
Washington Sundar to Mark Chapman, A bit short and on middle, turning away again, Mark Chapman gets his bat away at the last moment.
Washington Sundar to Mark Chapman, RIPPER! This is tossed up, lands on middle stump line, turns away sharply, Mark Chapman looks to block it, but gets beaten on the outside edge.
Mark Chapman is the new man in.
Washington Sundar to Finn Allen, ! TAKEN! Washington Sundar draws first blood! Finn Allen tries to be aggressive again, but holes out this time. Sundar slows it up a bit, on middle, turning in too, Finn Allen once again goes for the slog-sweep, but this time fails to get the right connection and hits it much squarer towards deep square leg where Suryakumar Yadav is there to take the catch. A good knock from Allen comes to an end and the Kiwis lose their first wicket.
Washington Sundar to Finn Allen, ! Finn Allen has sent this a long way into the stands! This is floated, full and around off, Finn Allen moves across and slog-sweeps it over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie.
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, Arshdeep Singh goes back to the slower one, back of a length and on middle, Finn Allen pushes it towards long on for one.
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, ! A streaky boundary! This is full and outside off, Finn Allen slashes hard at it, and gets an outside edge as the ball goes over short third man for four more runs.
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, Another slower delivery, on a length and on middle, Finn Allen mistimes his drive towards mid-wicket.
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, Arshdeep Singh bangs in a well-directed bouncer, on middle, Finn Allen gets a bit surprised and misses his pull shot.
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, Arshdeep Singh takes the pace off and bowls this back of a length, on middle, Finn Allen keeps it out to the right of the bowler.
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, ! BANG! That is the first maximum of the innings! Arshdeep Singh serves this full and around off, Finn Allen swats it over the long off fence for a biggie.
Washington Sundar to Finn Allen, Shortish and on middle, Finn Allen moves back and tucks it towards mid-wicket for a quick run. A direct hit and it would have been close.
Washington Sundar to Devon Conway, Flatter, short and down the leg, Devon Conway flicks it around the corner on the leg side for one. The batter thinks about the second, but Shivam Mavi is quick to get to the ball and fires in a rocket throw at the keeper's end to keep it to one.
Washington Sundar to Finn Allen, Quicker one, short and on middle, Finn Allen nudges it towards short mid-wicket for a single.
Washington Sundar to Finn Allen, Just short! Washington Sundar lands this short and outside off, Finn Allen punches it uppishly towards extra cover, but the ball just falls in front of Rahul Tripathi there.
Washington Sundar to Finn Allen, Tossed up, full and on off, turning in, Finn Allen looks to sweep it away, but misses.
Washington Sundar to Finn Allen, SHARP TURN! Washington Sundar starts with a short delivery, on middle, turning in sharply, Finn Allen gets cramped for room and the ball hits him high on his body.
An immediate change in the bowling as Washington Sundar has been handed the ball.
Arshdeep Singh to Devon Conway, On a length and around off, Devon Conway gets behind it and blocks it out.
A slight halt in play as Hardik Pandya isn't happy with the ball and the umpires are having a look at it. The umpires bring out the gauge and deem that the ball is fine and the play can carry on now.
Arshdeep Singh to Devon Conway, ! Devon Conway opens his account in style! Arshdeep Singh pitches this on up and outside off, Devon Conway reaches for it and slices it past point as his bottom half comes off. It has enough legs to race away to the deep point fence for a boundary.
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, A slower delivery now, on a length and on middle, Finn Allen tucks it towards long on for a single. Devon Conway will finally face a ball after ten deliveries in this inning.
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, ! A poor delivery and rightly punished! This is a juciy full toss, on middle, Finn Allen accepts the gift and smahses it right past the bowler for a boundary.
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, Full and on the pads, Finn Allen misses his flick as the ball goes off his pads to the left of the keeper where Ishan Kishan puts in a good dive to that side to stop it. He certainly saved a boundary there.
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, Arshdeep Singh bangs in a bouncer, on middle and leg, Finn Allen ducks under it. It is called a wide again.
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, Arshdeep Singh loses his line and bowls this full, but way down the leg side, Finn Allen misses his flick. It is called a wide.
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, Arshdeep Singh tries to bowl the yorker, but serves a low full toss instead, on off, Finn Allen drills it towards mid on.
Arshdeep Singh to bowl from the other end.
Hardik Pandya to Finn Allen, This is on a good length and on middle, Finn Allen works it towards mid on for a single. 12 runs off the first over then!
Hardik Pandya to Finn Allen, ! Two in a row! Finn Allen has made his intentions clear here. Hardik Pandya bowls another full delivery, on middle and off, Finn Allen this time thrashes it past mid on for another boundary.
Hardik Pandya to Finn Allen, ! Good shot! Hardik Pandya pitches it up and on off, Finn Allen stays there and just lofts it over mid off for a boundary.
Hardik Pandya to Finn Allen, Finn Allen is finally underway! This is full and on off, Finn Allen goes for the drive, but slices it over point for a couple of runs.
Hardik Pandya to Finn Allen, On a length and on middle, Finn Allen knocks it towards mid-wicket.
Hardik Pandya to Finn Allen, Hardik Pandya pulls his length back a bit, but delivers it down the leg side, Finn Allen looks to flick it away, but misses as the ball goes off his thigh pads towards the keeper where Ishan Kishan appeals for a catch. However, the umpire calls it a wide and New Zealand are underway.
Hardik Pandya to Finn Allen, Hardik Pandya starts with a fullish delivery around off, shaping in a bit, Finn Allen drives it firmly but straight to short covers.
Done with the pre-match formalities and it is now time to get the play underway. The umpires are out in the middle as the Indian players are seen in a huddle. Finn Allen and Devon Conway will open the innings for New Zealand. Skipper Hardik Pandya will take the new ball himself and he is raring to go. Let's play...
We are almost ready for the start of play and the 40, 000 or so crowd inside the stadium is absolutely buzzing. But first, the two teams will line up for their respective national anthems. It will be New Zealand's national anthem first followed by the Indian national anthem.
Mitchell Santner, the captain of New Zealand says that they were challenged in the ODI series but this gives them another opportunity to play India which doesn't come often. Adds that this is a good experience for some of the younger players to play against India at their home which will also give them the chance to shape their team for the T20 World Cup next year. Mentions that they would have bowled first as well and says that Tom Latham and Henry Nicholls have gone back home and Ish SodhiÂ
Hardik Pandya, the skipper of India says that they will bowl first and adds that there will be a lot of dew in the second innings. Mentions that they want to go out there and play the best they can and the beauty about a young team is the extra energy they bring in. Says that playing the ODI series before the T20 series makes it a bit easier for the transition. Mentions that playing for India has been a honor for everyone and the young guys are keeping on learning. Informs that Yuzvendra Chahal
India (Playing XI) - Ishan Kishan (WK), Shubman Gill, Rahul Tripathi, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya (C), Deepak Hooda, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Shivam Mavi, Umran Malik, Arshdeep Singh.Â
New Zealand (Playing XI) - Finn Allen, Devon Conway (WK), Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (C), Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy, Lockie Ferguson, Blair Tickner.
TOSS - The coin goes up and lands in favour of Hardik Pandya. India have elected to BOWL first.
Sri Lanka 10-117
O'Keefe to Pradeep, , no run, comes forward and edges to slip, easy catch and Sri Lanka are all out for just 117 in 34.2 overs
O'Keefe to Pradeep, no run, leaves one pass outside off
Starc to Sandakan, , full, he makes room again and whacks it away wide of mid-off, handy runs these from the tail.
Starc to Sandakan, no run, makes room once again, drives to mid-off
Starc to Sandakan, no run, full toss, has a swing at one outside off and misses
Starc to Sandakan, , short, goes back and cuts it away behind point, a bit short from Starc
Starc to Sandakan, no run, makes room to leg, pushes to mid off
Starc to Sandakan, no run, short outside off, makes room to cut and misses
O'Keefe to Pradeep, no run, fuller and tossed up higher, comes forward and is beaten once more.
O'Keefe to Pradeep, no run, leans forward and is beaten outside off
O'Keefe to Sandakan, one run, goes down the wicket and cracks it to cover point
O'Keefe to Sandakan, , goes over cow this time, whacking to the mid-wicket boundary
O'Keefe to Sandakan, , belts one back in the air over the bowlers head
O'Keefe to Sandakan, no run, defends into the off side
Starc to Herath, , no run.
Decision is that it has hit the toe and the ball tracking shows that it is hitting middle, so he is on his way
FOW: Sri Lanka 100/9 - Herath lbw b Starc 6 (10 balls, 1x4, 20 mins). Nuwan Pradeep the new man
Starc to Herath, no run, goes back and defends, close to playing back onto his stumps
Starc to Herath, no run, shortish, aims a pull, taken on the thigh
Starc to Herath, no run, full, drives firmly to cover point
Starc to Herath, , short, pulls it away through square leg to bring up the 100
Starc to Sandakan, one run
Lyon to Sandakan, one run, drives off the edge away past slip, well fielded at short 3rd man..
Lyon to Sandakan, no run, drives off the edge away past slip, well fielded at short 3rd man.
Lyon to Sandakan, no run, defends to the off-side
Lyon to Sandakan, no run, down the leg side, as he tries to glance
Lyon to Sandakan, no run, defends into the off side
Lyon to MDKJ Perera, , no run, leaves one outside off, it doesn't turn that much, but he failed to cover his stump and it clips the off-stump
FOW: Sri Lanka 94/8 - K Mendis b Lyon 20 (15 balls, 21 mins, 3 fours) New man in is Lakshan Sandakan on debut
Lyon to MDKJ Perera, no run, outside off and turning away, drives to cover
Starc to Herath, no run, full down the leg side, aims to clip it away, no contact.
Starc to Herath, two runs, full, drives away out through cover, Warner chases hard, keeps it to a couple
Starc to Herath, no run, comes forward and defends to short leg, Burns does well there
Starc to MDKJ Perera, one run, clipped away off the pads to long-leg, now let see how Heath goes against the pace of Starc
Starc to MDKJ Perera, , goes back and looked to force it away through the off-side, toes it along the ground safely through slips
Starc to MDKJ Perera, no run, comes forward and defends a full ball to mid-on
Lyon to Herath, no run, leans well forward and defends to point, two wickets in the first over after Lunch.
Lyon to Herath, no run, two slips in now, as he comes forward and defends
Lyon to MDK Perera, , no run, fuller ball and quicker, taken on the pad, a bit forward, no review as he knows he's out
FOW: 87/7 - Sri Lanka lbw b Lyon 0 (2 balls, 1 mins). New man in is Regana Herath, the left-hander.
Lyon to MDK Perera, no run, leans well forward and defends to short mid-wicket
Lyon to de Silva, , no run, goes back to work to leg, takes the inside edge and Burns moves to his left to hold the catch at short-leg
FOW: Sri Lanka 87/6 - de Silva c Burns b Lyon 24 (38 balls, 3x4 1x6, 52 mins) New man in is Dilruwan Perera
Lyon to MDKJ Perera, three runs, comes forward and gets an edge past slip, well wide, saved just inside the rope
Hazlewood to MDKJ Perera, one run, worked off the pads behind square leg and that is Lunch.
Well that was an entertaining couple of hours! Australia win the session but there was a lot to enjoy from the bat of debutant Dhananjaya de Silva who is 24 not out at the break. Well done Josh Hazlewood for this three wickets. Back soon with session 2!
Righto, Session 2 to start, with Nathan Lyon to bowl
Hazlewood to MDKJ Perera, no run, comes forward and looks good as he pushes to cover
Hazlewood to MDKJ Perera, , full and wide, clubbed away through cover point, great shot!!
Hazlewood to MDKJ Perera, no run, comes forward and defends to mid-off
Hazlewood to MDKJ Perera, , short, and he pulls it away like a rocket to the square leg boundary
Hazlewood to MDKJ Perera, no run, gets forward and defends up to mid-off
Lyon to de Silva, , short, he dragged it down, cuts away with power behind point to the boundary.
Lyon to de Silva, no run, comes well forward and defends up the off-side
Lyon to MDKJ Perera, three runs, flighted, drives out past cover, stops just inside the rope
Sri Lanka 18/3 - Silva c Voges b Hazlewood 4 (25 balls, 47 mins) New man in is the skipper, Angelo Matthews
Starc to Karunaratne, no run, full and straight, comes forward and defends to mid off
Starc to Silva, one run, full, comes forward and pushes towards gully, knocked down by the fielder, but they get a single
Starc to Silva, no run, full and a little wide outside off, good carry to Nevill
Starc to Karunaratne, one run, Yorker, just manages to dig out away behind square leg
Starc to Karunaratne, no run, comes forward and defends one towards mid-wicket
Mitchell Starc to start, playing his first Test since November 2015 in Adelaide
Things about to get underway after the pre-match ceremony
Dhananjaya de Silva and Lakshan Sandakan make their debuts for Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Karunartne, K Silva, K Mendis, Chandimal (wk), Mathews (c), Dhananjaya De Silva, K Perera, D Perera, Herath, N Pradeep, Lakshan
News just in is that Sri Lanka have won the toss and will bat first. The Australian team is confirmed as: Australia - Warner, Burns, Khawaja, Smith (c), Voges, M Marsh, Nevill (wk), O'Keefe, Starc, Hazlewood, Lyon
The Sri Lankans will be led by Angelo Matthews, they have some new faces in their team. More on the toss and their team shortly
Australia last played at Test at this ground in 2011, the match ending in a drawn, with Shaun Marsh making his maiden Test ton.
Reports from the ground on twitter indicate it’s a fine day and warm day in Pallekele, a hint of green grass on the pitch.
Australia have named their XI already, with their selectors opting for two quick bowlers, Mitchell Marsh as the all-rounder and two spinners. Full news on the confirmed eleven shortly.
I’m Lawrie Colliver and will be guiding you through the opening day of this much awaited series.
Hello and welcome to coverage of the First Test between Sri Lanka and Australia in Pallekele.
... THE RUN CHASE ...
Right then, New Zealand have posted a good total on the board.
India showed fight and resilience throughout their bowling effort. The start was not ideal for them, but Washington Sundar got them back in the game with a couple of wickets in the fifth over, which included the crucial scalp of Finn Allen and terrific catch from him to dismiss Mark Chapman. Then they allowed the Kiwis to build a couple of good partnerships in the middle, but once again they were able to comeback in the game, getting the half-centurion, Devon Conway, and Michael Bracewell ou
New Zealand started off well, with Finn Allen scoring runs at a brisk rate and Devon Conway playing the supporting role. Both of them added 43 runs for the opening stand, but found themselves in a bit of trouble as they lost Allen and Mark Chapman in the same over. After that, Conway and Glenn Phillips steadied the ship with a 60-run partnership where Conway took the charge. He lost his partner, but went on to score a half-century and continued his good form. Daryl Mitchell struggled a bit
A fine end to innings for New Zealand! Daryl Mitchell was able to rack up 27 runs in the last over which certainly pushed their total over-par. However, India will not be that much bother about it as they know that dew will come in and the conditions will be a bit easier for them. It will be an exciting chase to watch nonetheless.
Arshdeep Singh to Daryl Mitchell, Two more to end the innings and 27 runs come off the final over! Arshdeep Singh nails another yorker outside the off stump, Daryl Mitchell thumps it down to long off and races back for the second. New Zealand with 176/6 on the board!
Arshdeep Singh to Daryl Mitchell, Well bowled! Another wide yorker, Daryl Mitchell looks for the reverse ramp but gets it off the inside edge toward deep square leg. They push hard for two but Kuldeep Yadav misfields and they get there with ease.
Arshdeep Singh to Daryl Mitchell, Gets in the wide yorker this time around and Daryl Mitchell bunts it back to the keeper. Ish Sodhi looks for the single but he is sent back and rightly so.
Arshdeep Singh to Daryl Mitchell, ! The boundaries keep on coming. This is a low full toss outside off, Daryl Mitchell reaches out and slices it through the point region for a boundary. 23 runs off the over with 3 deliveries still remaining.
Arshdeep Singh to Daryl Mitchell, ! Make that a hat-trick of maximums and that will also be FIFTY for Daryl Mitchell, a gem of a knock so far from him. Arshdeep Singh comes from over the wicket and looks for the yorker at the toes but he misses. Mitchell hammers it flat and over the cow corner fence for a maximum.
Arshdeep Singh to Daryl Mitchell, ! Back-to-back maximums! This is short and at the body, Daryl Mitchell is waiting on the back foot for it and pulls it flat over the backward square leg fence for a biggie. 13 runs already off just one delivery.
Ish Sodhi is the next man in. Also, Arshdeep Singh (3-0-24-1) to bowl the last over.
Arshdeep Singh to Daryl Mitchell, NO BALL AND ! All the way! Arshdeep Singh misses the yorker and serves it in the slot around middle, Daryl Mitchell goes deep in his crease and smokes it over long on for a maximum. Also, Arshdeep Singh has overstepped and a Free Hit will now follow.
Shivam Mavi to Mitchell Santner, ! CAUGHT! Another one bites the dust and Shivam Mavi rounds off a wonderful penultimate over with a wicket. Pace on again and banged in at a good height around off stump. Mitchell Santner looks to take it on but fails to get on top of the bounce. Santner pulls it aerially straight down the throat of Rahul Tripathi at deep mid-wicket and he makes no mistake. New Zealand lose their fifth wicket now.
Shivam Mavi to Daryl Mitchell, Goes full and wide and finds the blockhole as well. Daryl Mitchell hits it down to long off for a single.
Shivam Mavi to Mitchell Santner, Back of a length around off, Mitchell Santner punches it firmly to deep cover and picks up a single.
Shivam Mavi to Mitchell Santner, ! Streaky but will do! This is banged in short at a good pace and outside off. Mitchell Santner looks to pull but gets hurried on and gets the top edge. The ball goes over short third man and into the fence.
Shivam Mavi to Daryl Mitchell, A juicy full toss around off and middle, Daryl Mitchell goes deep in his crease and hammers it down to long on for only a single.
Shivam Mavi to Mitchell Santner, Back of a length around off, Mitchell Santner bunts it onto the off side and picks up a quick run.
Shivam Mavi to bowl the penultimate over. He conceded 11 runs in his first over.
Arshdeep Singh to Mitchell Santner, Full and straight from Arshdeep Singh, this is pushed away toward mid on for a single.
Mitchell Santner walks out to bat now.
Is that a run-out? Ishan Kishan with a direct hit at the batter's end and the umpires sends it upstairs. The replays show that Bracewell is well short of his crease and he will have to go back.
Arshdeep Singh to Daryl Mitchell, ! RUN OUT! Excellent piece of fielding from Ishan Kishan behind the sticks and it's a double blow for the Kiwis. Arshdeep Singh comes from around the wicket and angles in a shortish delivery into the body. Daryl Mitchell looks to tuck it away but misses and the ball goes off the thigh pads toward leg slip. Michael Bracewell wants the single and charges to the striker's end but Kishan is quick to take off his gloves and pick up the ball. Kishan score
Arshdeep Singh to Michael Bracewell, Slower one, banged in short and over middle, Michael Bracewell gets on top of the bounce and pulls it down to deep backward square leg for one.
Michael Bracewell comes out to the middle now.
Arshdeep Singh to Michael Bracewell, Nicely bowled! Gets it really full and around off stump, Michael Bracewell manages to get a bit of bat on it.
Arshdeep Singh to Devon Conway, ! CAUGHT! Arshdeep Singh comes back and picks up a crucial wicket for India. This is full and on off stump, Devon Conway looks to stay put and loft it over long off but gets the timing horribly wrong. The ball goes over mid off and Deepak Hooda from long off comes forward to take a good catch. Conway departs after a wonderful knock and New Zealand are now four down.
Arshdeep Singh to Devon Conway, Missed opportunity! This is short and wide outside off, Devon Conway rocks back but ends up slapping it straight to the man at cover.
Arshdeep Singh (2-0-22-0)Â is back on.
Hardik Pandya to Daryl Mitchell, ! A second six in the over and 16 runs come off it. This is pitched up around off stump, Daryl Mitchell swings through the line of the ball and hammers it straight down the ground for a maximum.
Hardik Pandya to Devon Conway, Goes full and straight now, Devon Conway flicks it behind square on the leg side for a single.
Hardik Pandya to Daryl Mitchell, Another one that is banged into the pitch. This is over middle and Daryl Mitchell pulls it down to long on for just another single.
Hardik Pandya to Devon Conway, Slower one, bowled into the pitch and angled across the left-hander. Devon Conway waits for it and half-pulls it in front of mid-wicket for one.
Hardik Pandya to Daryl Mitchell, This is full and outside off, Daryl Mitchell drills it down to long off for a single.
Hardik Pandya to Daryl Mitchell, ! Daryl Mitchell might be struggling against the spinners but not so much against the seamers. This is bowled back of a length around middle, Mitchell lofts it high and over the wide long on fence for a maximum.
Hardik Pandya (2-0-17-0)Â comes back into the attack now.
Washington Sundar to Daryl Mitchell, Shorter and turning in from around middle, Daryl Mitchell tucks it off the back leg behind square leg for a run.
Washington Sundar to Devon Conway, FIFTY for Devon Conway and his good run of form continues with another solid knock. This is a tad shorter and on the pads, Conway works it away through mid-wicket and picks up a single. Can he now take New Zealand to a defendable score?
Washington Sundar to Daryl Mitchell, Floated up on leg stump, Daryl Mitchell flicks it in front of mid-wicket for a single.
Washington Sundar to Daryl Mitchell, A big appeal for LBW as Daryl Mitchell gets caught on the crease but it is turned down. Hardik Pandya reviews it immediately and this one seems to be close. Nothing on UltraEdge. Ball Tracking shows the wickets as umpire's call and Mitchell survives yet again. Coming to the delivery, Washington Sundar bowled it flatter and around off stump, getting the ball to turn in sharply. Mitchell gets pinged back as he looks to flick but misses and gets a wrap
Washington Sundar to Daryl Mitchell, This is shorter and on leg stump, turning in. Daryl Mitchell goes on the back foot and whips it toward deep backward square leg. Rahul Tripathi from deep square leg sprints to his right and keeps it down to a couple.
Washington Sundar to Devon Conway, Washington Sundar comes back in to finish his spell and starts off with a floated delivery outside off. Devon Conway skips down the track and heaves it to wide long on for one.
Kuldeep Yadav to Daryl Mitchell, An appeal for caught behind, but turned down. Hardik Pandya decides to go for the review. Kuldeep Yadav flights this one up, on off, Daryl Mitchell looks to reverse-sweep it, but misses as the ball loops up off his forearms. Ishan Kishan takes the catch and appeals, but the fingers stays down. The UltraEdges confirms no bat involved and Ball Tracking indicates impact is outside off. Mitchell survives.
Kuldeep Yadav to Devon Conway, Short and way outside off, Devon Conway reaches for it and slaps it towards deep point for a run.
Kuldeep Yadav to Daryl Mitchell, Flatter and around off, Daryl Mitchell knocks it towards long off for a single.
Kuldeep Yadav to Daryl Mitchell, Short again and on leg, Daryl Mitchell looks to flick it away, but misses and gets hit on the pads.
Kuldeep Yadav to Daryl Mitchell, Slower through the air, on off, Daryl Mitchell uses his feet to play at it, but the ball loops up of the upper part of his bat and falls in front of short mid-wicket.
Kuldeep Yadav to Daryl Mitchell, Tossed up, full and on middle, Daryl Mitchell pushes it back to the bowler.
Shivam Mavi to Daryl Mitchell, Pitched up, on middle, Daryl Mitchell chips it towards long on for a single.
Shivam Mavi to Daryl Mitchell, Short of a length and on middle, Daryl Mitchell tucks it with soft hands towards mid-wicket and comes back for the second run. Good running!
Shivam Mavi to Daryl Mitchell, ! A lucky boundary, but Mitchell won't mind that! This is full again and around off, Daryl Mitchell looks to drive it away, but gets an inside edge past the stumps and towards the fine leg fence for a boundary.
Shivam Mavi to Daryl Mitchell, ! Powered away! Shivam Mavi serves this a touch fuller and on middle, Daryl Mitchell backs away and hammers it wide of long on for a boundary.
Shivam Mavi to Daryl Mitchell, Back of a length and on off, Daryl Mitchell keeps it out to the off side.
Shivam Mavi to Daryl Mitchell, Shivam Mavi begins with a hard-length delivery, on middle, Daryl Mitchell blocks it down the pitch.
Daryl Mitchell is the new man in.
Kuldeep Yadav to Daryl Mitchell, Tossed up, full and on middle, Daryl Mitchell steers it towards point for a single and gets off the mark.
Kuldeep Yadav to Glenn Phillips, ! TAKEN! Kuldeep Yadav strikes now! The dangerous, Glenn Phillips goes back to the hut. Kuldeep Yadav bowls the googly this time, full and on middle, turning away, Glenn Phillips goes for the slog-sweep, but the turn away takes the top edge as the ball goes high up in the air. Suryakumar Yadav at deep square leg settles under it and pouches it safely. New Zealand three down now!
Kuldeep Yadav to Devon Conway, Looped up, full and on middle, Devon Conway nudges it towards short fine leg for one more.
Kuldeep Yadav to Devon Conway, ! Nice use of the feet! Kuldeep Yadav flights this up, on leg, Devon Conway skips down the track and drills it wide of long on, the timing is so good it races to the fence for a boudnary.
Kuldeep Yadav to Glenn Phillips, Floated, full and down the leg, Glenn Phillips looks to scoop it away, but mistimes it towards square leg for a run.
Kuldeep Yadav to Devon Conway, Tossed up, full and on middle, Devon Conway goes for the slog-sweep, but toe-ends it towards mid-wicket. They cross.
Deepak Hooda to Glenn Phillips, ! Nice shot! Deepak Hooda bowls this short and outside off, Glenn Phillips moves back and cuts it towards the deep point fence for a boundary.
Deepak Hooda to Devon Conway, Shortish and on middle, Devon Conway moves back and flicks it towards mid-wicket for one.
Deepak Hooda to Devon Conway, Slower through the air, on off, Devon Conway thinks about the reverse sweep, but changes his mind and tries to guide it away, but misses.
Deepak Hooda to Devon Conway, ! Devon Conway finds the fence this time! This is bit short and on middle, Devon Conway goes down and sweeps it wide of deep square leg for a boundary.
Deepak Hooda to Devon Conway, Floated, full and on middle, Devon Conway reverse-sweeps it, but straight to point.
Deepak Hooda to Glenn Phillips, Tossed up, full and on off, Glenn Phillips drives it towards cover-point for a single.
Kuldeep Yadav to Glenn Phillips, Floated, full and on off, Glenn Phillips taps it towards cover-point for a quick single.
Kuldeep Yadav to Glenn Phillips, Short again and around off, Glenn Phillips leans on and pushes it towards covers.
Kuldeep Yadav to Glenn Phillips, Flatter, short and on middle, Glenn Phillips knocks it back to the bowler.
Kuldeep Yadav to Devon Conway, Gives this one some air, on leg, Devon Conway nudges it towards square leg for a run.
Kuldeep Yadav to Devon Conway, ! Excellent shot! This is floated, fuller and around leg, Devon Conway goes down and nails his sweep towards the deep square leg fence for a boundary.
Kuldeep Yadav to Glenn Phillips, A bit short and on off, Glenn Phillips dabs it towards point for a single.
Drinks! New Zealand started off well scoring runs briskly, but India fought back well with the help of Washington Sundar who took two wickets in the same over to put the pressure back on the Kiwis. However, Devon Conway looks in good touch and Glenn Phillips is supporting him from the other end. These two will try to bat deep and set up a platform for their big-hitters. India will look to break this stand as soon as possible because they know that they can do a lot of damage.
Hardik Pandya to Glenn Phillips, Yet another single to end the over. Hard length around off, Glenn Phillips punches it in front of extra cover and scmapers through for a run.
Hardik Pandya to Devon Conway, Just milking the singles here. Another slower one, a touch fuller and on the pads, Devon Conway uses his wrists to work it toward deep square leg for one.
Hardik Pandya to Glenn Phillips, Goes slower and fuller outside off, Glenn Phillips has to wait for it and he drives it uppishly to deep cover-point for yet another a single.
Hardik Pandya to Devon Conway, Back of a length again and around off, Devon Conway stays back and dabs it down behind point for a run.
Hardik Pandya to Glenn Phillips, They look for two but Glenn Phillips slips and just a single is taken. Back of a length over middle and leg, Phillips tucks it away in front of deep mid-wicket.
Hardik Pandya to Devon Conway, Leg bye! Bowls the off-cutter, on a good length and on leg stump. Devon Conway gets surprised and gets a blow on the back leg as the ball rolls onto the off side. They pick up a leg bye.
Hardik Pandya replaces Umran Malik. He conceded 12 runs in his first over.
Kuldeep Yadav to Glenn Phillips, Three dots on the trot to end the over, just 3 runs off it. Flatter again and around off, Glenn Phillips goes on the back foot but fails to get it past mid off.
Kuldeep Yadav to Glenn Phillips, Flatter and around middle, Glenn Phillips watchfully keeps it out.Â
Kuldeep Yadav to Glenn Phillips, This is tossed up on the legs and Glenn Phillips clips it straight to short mid-wicket.
Kuldeep Yadav to Devon Conway, Floated up on middle and this one holds in the pitch, Conway plays it off the front foot and onto the leg side for yet another single.
Kuldeep Yadav to Glenn Phillips, Around leg stump and turning in, Glenn Phillips flicks it past square leg for a single.
Kuldeep Yadav to Devon Conway, Starts off with a shortish delivery on middle and leg, Devon Conway waits on the back foot and punches it down to long on for one.
Kuldeep Yadav comes into the attack now.
Umran Malik to Devon Conway, A single to end but 16 runs come off it. Bowls it slower and on a good length around off, Devon Conway plays it with soft hands in front of covers and picks up a single.
Umran Malik to Devon Conway, ! Fetch that! Pacy delivery again but full and on the pads, Devon Conway with a flick of the wrist and he dispatches it over the backward square leg fence for a maximum. Umran Malik is being taken to the cleaners in his first over.
Umran Malik to Devon Conway, Good length around off, Devon Conway hits it straight to mid off.
Umran Malik to Devon Conway, ! Down the ground this time! Too full again around middle at around 145 clicks. Devon Conway thumps it right back over the bowler's head for a boundary.
Umran Malik to Devon Conway, ! Through the fielder! A low full toss at 149 clicks around off, Devon Conway creams the cover drive and Washington Sundar at deep cover is beaten for pace and it will be a boundary.
Umran Malik with his express pace has been introduced into the attack now.
Umran Malik to Glenn Phillips, Starts off with a full ball on middle and leg, Glenn Phillips clips it through mid-wicket and rotates the strike.
Washington Sundar to Glenn Phillips, A tad shorter and on midle and leg, this is tucked off the back foot past square leg for one more.
Washington Sundar to Devon Conway, A loud appeal for LBW from the bowler but it is turned down. This is angled in from outside off, Devon Conway looks for the conventional sweep this time and gets an under edge past the keeper and down to third man. They get a single.
Washington Sundar to Devon Conway, ! Cheeky but effective! This is fuller and at the stumps, Devon Conway brings out the reverse sweep and gets it past backward point for a boundary. The 50 is now up for New Zealand.
Washington Sundar to Devon Conway, this is pushed through from around off stump, angling in. Devon Conway strides out and pushes it onto the off side.
Washington Sundar to Glenn Phillips, A bit slower through the air and on a shorter length outside off. Glenn Phillips punches it down to long off for a single.
Washington Sundar to Glenn Phillips, This is bowled flatter and on the fifth stump line, Glenn Phillips goes back and across to keep it out.
Deepak Hooda to Glenn Phillips, Tossed up full and on middle, Glenn Phillips drives it to the right of the bowler and down to long on for one. At the end of the Powerplay, New Zealand are 47/2!
Deepak Hooda to Devon Conway, This is drifted onto the pads, Devon Conway flicks it through mid-wicket and turns the strike over.
Deepak Hooda to Devon Conway, Just holds it back a touch and drifts it onto middle, Devon Conway defends it out.
Deepak Hooda to Glenn Phillips, Flatter one around off stump, Glenn Phillips punches it off the back foot to the left of silly mid on and picks up a single as the fielder makes a half stop.
Deepak Hooda to Glenn Phillips, This is bowled on a nagging length around off and turning in. Glenn Phillips plays it off the back foot to mid on.back
Glenn Phillips is the new man in. Also, Deepak Hooda to roll his arm over.
Deepak Hooda to Devon Conway, Starts off with a floated delivery on middle and leg, Devon Conway nudges it in front of mid-wicket and picks up a single.
Is that a fair catch? The umpires have gone upstairs and the soft signal is out. Washington Sundar seems to have taken a brilliant catch off his own bowling and the replays confirm the same. The third umpire signals it as !
Washington Sundar to Mark Chapman, ! CAUGHT AND BOWLED! A stunning catch from Sundar! He slows it up this time, on middle, Mark Chapman prods forward to defend, but the extra bounce and hold up in the surface hits the sticker of the bat and flies to the right of the bowler where Washington Sundar puts in brilliant dive to complete a terrific one-handed catch. The umpires have sent it upstairs and the soft signal is 'OUT'. The replays confirm that it is a clean catch. Chapman goes witho
Washington Sundar to Mark Chapman, Another brilliant delivery! This is flighted, short and on off, spinning away again, Mark Chapman moves back, but gets beaten again.
Washington Sundar to Mark Chapman, A bit short and on middle, turning away again, Mark Chapman gets his bat away at the last moment.
Washington Sundar to Mark Chapman, RIPPER! This is tossed up, lands on middle stump line, turns away sharply, Mark Chapman looks to block it, but gets beaten on the outside edge.
Mark Chapman is the new man in.
Washington Sundar to Finn Allen, ! TAKEN! Washington Sundar draws first blood! Finn Allen tries to be aggressive again, but holes out this time. Sundar slows it up a bit, on middle, turning in too, Finn Allen once again goes for the slog-sweep, but this time fails to get the right connection and hits it much squarer towards deep square leg where Suryakumar Yadav is there to take the catch. A good knock from Allen comes to an end and the Kiwis lose their first wicket.
Washington Sundar to Finn Allen, ! Finn Allen has sent this a long way into the stands! This is floated, full and around off, Finn Allen moves across and slog-sweeps it over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie.
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, Arshdeep Singh goes back to the slower one, back of a length and on middle, Finn Allen pushes it towards long on for one.
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, ! A streaky boundary! This is full and outside off, Finn Allen slashes hard at it, and gets an outside edge as the ball goes over short third man for four more runs.
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, Another slower delivery, on a length and on middle, Finn Allen mistimes his drive towards mid-wicket.
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, Arshdeep Singh bangs in a well-directed bouncer, on middle, Finn Allen gets a bit surprised and misses his pull shot.
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, Arshdeep Singh takes the pace off and bowls this back of a length, on middle, Finn Allen keeps it out to the right of the bowler.
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, ! BANG! That is the first maximum of the innings! Arshdeep Singh serves this full and around off, Finn Allen swats it over the long off fence for a biggie.
Washington Sundar to Finn Allen, Shortish and on middle, Finn Allen moves back and tucks it towards mid-wicket for a quick run. A direct hit and it would have been close.
Washington Sundar to Devon Conway, Flatter, short and down the leg, Devon Conway flicks it around the corner on the leg side for one. The batter thinks about the second, but Shivam Mavi is quick to get to the ball and fires in a rocket throw at the keeper's end to keep it to one.
Washington Sundar to Finn Allen, Quicker one, short and on middle, Finn Allen nudges it towards short mid-wicket for a single.
Washington Sundar to Finn Allen, Just short! Washington Sundar lands this short and outside off, Finn Allen punches it uppishly towards extra cover, but the ball just falls in front of Rahul Tripathi there.
Washington Sundar to Finn Allen, Tossed up, full and on off, turning in, Finn Allen looks to sweep it away, but misses.
Washington Sundar to Finn Allen, SHARP TURN! Washington Sundar starts with a short delivery, on middle, turning in sharply, Finn Allen gets cramped for room and the ball hits him high on his body.
An immediate change in the bowling as Washington Sundar has been handed the ball.
Arshdeep Singh to Devon Conway, On a length and around off, Devon Conway gets behind it and blocks it out.
A slight halt in play as Hardik Pandya isn't happy with the ball and the umpires are having a look at it. The umpires bring out the gauge and deem that the ball is fine and the play can carry on now.
Arshdeep Singh to Devon Conway, ! Devon Conway opens his account in style! Arshdeep Singh pitches this on up and outside off, Devon Conway reaches for it and slices it past point as his bottom half comes off. It has enough legs to race away to the deep point fence for a boundary.
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, A slower delivery now, on a length and on middle, Finn Allen tucks it towards long on for a single. Devon Conway will finally face a ball after ten deliveries in this inning.
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, ! A poor delivery and rightly punished! This is a juciy full toss, on middle, Finn Allen accepts the gift and smahses it right past the bowler for a boundary.
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, Full and on the pads, Finn Allen misses his flick as the ball goes off his pads to the left of the keeper where Ishan Kishan puts in a good dive to that side to stop it. He certainly saved a boundary there.
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, Arshdeep Singh bangs in a bouncer, on middle and leg, Finn Allen ducks under it. It is called a wide again.
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, Arshdeep Singh loses his line and bowls this full, but way down the leg side, Finn Allen misses his flick. It is called a wide.
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, Arshdeep Singh tries to bowl the yorker, but serves a low full toss instead, on off, Finn Allen drills it towards mid on.
Arshdeep Singh to bowl from the other end.
Hardik Pandya to Finn Allen, This is on a good length and on middle, Finn Allen works it towards mid on for a single. 12 runs off the first over then!
Hardik Pandya to Finn Allen, ! Two in a row! Finn Allen has made his intentions clear here. Hardik Pandya bowls another full delivery, on middle and off, Finn Allen this time thrashes it past mid on for another boundary.
Hardik Pandya to Finn Allen, ! Good shot! Hardik Pandya pitches it up and on off, Finn Allen stays there and just lofts it over mid off for a boundary.
Hardik Pandya to Finn Allen, Finn Allen is finally underway! This is full and on off, Finn Allen goes for the drive, but slices it over point for a couple of runs.
Hardik Pandya to Finn Allen, On a length and on middle, Finn Allen knocks it towards mid-wicket.
Hardik Pandya to Finn Allen, Hardik Pandya pulls his length back a bit, but delivers it down the leg side, Finn Allen looks to flick it away, but misses as the ball goes off his thigh pads towards the keeper where Ishan Kishan appeals for a catch. However, the umpire calls it a wide and New Zealand are underway.
Hardik Pandya to Finn Allen, Hardik Pandya starts with a fullish delivery around off, shaping in a bit, Finn Allen drives it firmly but straight to short covers.
Done with the pre-match formalities and it is now time to get the play underway. The umpires are out in the middle as the Indian players are seen in a huddle. Finn Allen and Devon Conway will open the innings for New Zealand. Skipper Hardik Pandya will take the new ball himself and he is raring to go. Let's play...
We are almost ready for the start of play and the 40, 000 or so crowd inside the stadium is absolutely buzzing. But first, the two teams will line up for their respective national anthems. It will be New Zealand's national anthem first followed by the Indian national anthem.
Mitchell Santner, the captain of New Zealand says that they were challenged in the ODI series but this gives them another opportunity to play India which doesn't come often. Adds that this is a good experience for some of the younger players to play against India at their home which will also give them the chance to shape their team for the T20 World Cup next year. Mentions that they would have bowled first as well and says that Tom Latham and Henry Nicholls have gone back home and Ish SodhiÂ
Hardik Pandya, the skipper of India says that they will bowl first and adds that there will be a lot of dew in the second innings. Mentions that they want to go out there and play the best they can and the beauty about a young team is the extra energy they bring in. Says that playing the ODI series before the T20 series makes it a bit easier for the transition. Mentions that playing for India has been a honor for everyone and the young guys are keeping on learning. Informs that Yuzvendra Chahal
India (Playing XI) - Ishan Kishan (WK), Shubman Gill, Rahul Tripathi, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya (C), Deepak Hooda, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Shivam Mavi, Umran Malik, Arshdeep Singh.Â
New Zealand (Playing XI) - Finn Allen, Devon Conway (WK), Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (C), Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy, Lockie Ferguson, Blair Tickner.
TOSS - The coin goes up and lands in favour of Hardik Pandya. India have elected to BOWL first.
Sri Lanka 10-117
O'Keefe to Pradeep, , no run, comes forward and edges to slip, easy catch and Sri Lanka are all out for just 117 in 34.2 overs
O'Keefe to Pradeep, no run, leaves one pass outside off
Starc to Sandakan, , full, he makes room again and whacks it away wide of mid-off, handy runs these from the tail.
Starc to Sandakan, no run, makes room once again, drives to mid-off
Starc to Sandakan, no run, full toss, has a swing at one outside off and misses
Starc to Sandakan, , short, goes back and cuts it away behind point, a bit short from Starc
Starc to Sandakan, no run, makes room to leg, pushes to mid off
Starc to Sandakan, no run, short outside off, makes room to cut and misses
O'Keefe to Pradeep, no run, fuller and tossed up higher, comes forward and is beaten once more.
O'Keefe to Pradeep, no run, leans forward and is beaten outside off
O'Keefe to Sandakan, one run, goes down the wicket and cracks it to cover point
O'Keefe to Sandakan, , goes over cow this time, whacking to the mid-wicket boundary
O'Keefe to Sandakan, , belts one back in the air over the bowlers head
O'Keefe to Sandakan, no run, defends into the off side
Starc to Herath, , no run.
Decision is that it has hit the toe and the ball tracking shows that it is hitting middle, so he is on his way
FOW: Sri Lanka 100/9 - Herath lbw b Starc 6 (10 balls, 1x4, 20 mins). Nuwan Pradeep the new man
Starc to Herath, no run, goes back and defends, close to playing back onto his stumps
Starc to Herath, no run, shortish, aims a pull, taken on the thigh
Starc to Herath, no run, full, drives firmly to cover point
Starc to Herath, , short, pulls it away through square leg to bring up the 100
Starc to Sandakan, one run
Lyon to Sandakan, one run, drives off the edge away past slip, well fielded at short 3rd man..
Lyon to Sandakan, no run, drives off the edge away past slip, well fielded at short 3rd man.
Lyon to Sandakan, no run, defends to the off-side
Lyon to Sandakan, no run, down the leg side, as he tries to glance
Lyon to Sandakan, no run, defends into the off side
Lyon to MDKJ Perera, , no run, leaves one outside off, it doesn't turn that much, but he failed to cover his stump and it clips the off-stump
FOW: Sri Lanka 94/8 - K Mendis b Lyon 20 (15 balls, 21 mins, 3 fours) New man in is Lakshan Sandakan on debut
Lyon to MDKJ Perera, no run, outside off and turning away, drives to cover
Starc to Herath, no run, full down the leg side, aims to clip it away, no contact.
Starc to Herath, two runs, full, drives away out through cover, Warner chases hard, keeps it to a couple
Starc to Herath, no run, comes forward and defends to short leg, Burns does well there
Starc to MDKJ Perera, one run, clipped away off the pads to long-leg, now let see how Heath goes against the pace of Starc
Starc to MDKJ Perera, , goes back and looked to force it away through the off-side, toes it along the ground safely through slips
Starc to MDKJ Perera, no run, comes forward and defends a full ball to mid-on
Lyon to Herath, no run, leans well forward and defends to point, two wickets in the first over after Lunch.
Lyon to Herath, no run, two slips in now, as he comes forward and defends
Lyon to MDK Perera, , no run, fuller ball and quicker, taken on the pad, a bit forward, no review as he knows he's out
FOW: 87/7 - Sri Lanka lbw b Lyon 0 (2 balls, 1 mins). New man in is Regana Herath, the left-hander.
Lyon to MDK Perera, no run, leans well forward and defends to short mid-wicket
Lyon to de Silva, , no run, goes back to work to leg, takes the inside edge and Burns moves to his left to hold the catch at short-leg
FOW: Sri Lanka 87/6 - de Silva c Burns b Lyon 24 (38 balls, 3x4 1x6, 52 mins) New man in is Dilruwan Perera
Lyon to MDKJ Perera, three runs, comes forward and gets an edge past slip, well wide, saved just inside the rope
Hazlewood to MDKJ Perera, one run, worked off the pads behind square leg and that is Lunch.
Well that was an entertaining couple of hours! Australia win the session but there was a lot to enjoy from the bat of debutant Dhananjaya de Silva who is 24 not out at the break. Well done Josh Hazlewood for this three wickets. Back soon with session 2!
Righto, Session 2 to start, with Nathan Lyon to bowl
Hazlewood to MDKJ Perera, no run, comes forward and looks good as he pushes to cover
Hazlewood to MDKJ Perera, , full and wide, clubbed away through cover point, great shot!!
Hazlewood to MDKJ Perera, no run, comes forward and defends to mid-off
Hazlewood to MDKJ Perera, , short, and he pulls it away like a rocket to the square leg boundary
Hazlewood to MDKJ Perera, no run, gets forward and defends up to mid-off
Lyon to de Silva, , short, he dragged it down, cuts away with power behind point to the boundary.
Lyon to de Silva, no run, comes well forward and defends up the off-side
Lyon to MDKJ Perera, three runs, flighted, drives out past cover, stops just inside the rope
Sri Lanka 18/3 - Silva c Voges b Hazlewood 4 (25 balls, 47 mins) New man in is the skipper, Angelo Matthews
Starc to Karunaratne, no run, full and straight, comes forward and defends to mid off
Starc to Silva, one run, full, comes forward and pushes towards gully, knocked down by the fielder, but they get a single
Starc to Silva, no run, full and a little wide outside off, good carry to Nevill
Starc to Karunaratne, one run, Yorker, just manages to dig out away behind square leg
Starc to Karunaratne, no run, comes forward and defends one towards mid-wicket
Mitchell Starc to start, playing his first Test since November 2015 in Adelaide
Things about to get underway after the pre-match ceremony
Dhananjaya de Silva and Lakshan Sandakan make their debuts for Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Karunartne, K Silva, K Mendis, Chandimal (wk), Mathews (c), Dhananjaya De Silva, K Perera, D Perera, Herath, N Pradeep, Lakshan
News just in is that Sri Lanka have won the toss and will bat first. The Australian team is confirmed as: Australia - Warner, Burns, Khawaja, Smith (c), Voges, M Marsh, Nevill (wk), O'Keefe, Starc, Hazlewood, Lyon
The Sri Lankans will be led by Angelo Matthews, they have some new faces in their team. More on the toss and their team shortly
Australia last played at Test at this ground in 2011, the match ending in a drawn, with Shaun Marsh making his maiden Test ton.
Reports from the ground on twitter indicate it’s a fine day and warm day in Pallekele, a hint of green grass on the pitch.
Australia have named their XI already, with their selectors opting for two quick bowlers, Mitchell Marsh as the all-rounder and two spinners. Full news on the confirmed eleven shortly.
I’m Lawrie Colliver and will be guiding you through the opening day of this much awaited series.
Hello and welcome to coverage of the First Test between Sri Lanka and Australia in Pallekele.
... THE RUN CHASE ...
Right then, New Zealand have posted a good total on the board.
India showed fight and resilience throughout their bowling effort. The start was not ideal for them, but Washington Sundar got them back in the game with a couple of wickets in the fifth over, which included the crucial scalp of Finn Allen and terrific catch from him to dismiss Mark Chapman. Then they allowed the Kiwis to build a couple of good partnerships in the middle, but once again they were able to comeback in the game, getting the half-centurion, Devon Conway, and Michael Bracewell ou
New Zealand started off well, with Finn Allen scoring runs at a brisk rate and Devon Conway playing the supporting role. Both of them added 43 runs for the opening stand, but found themselves in a bit of trouble as they lost Allen and Mark Chapman in the same over. After that, Conway and Glenn Phillips steadied the ship with a 60-run partnership where Conway took the charge. He lost his partner, but went on to score a half-century and continued his good form. Daryl Mitchell struggled a bit
A fine end to innings for New Zealand! Daryl Mitchell was able to rack up 27 runs in the last over which certainly pushed their total over-par. However, India will not be that much bother about it as they know that dew will come in and the conditions will be a bit easier for them. It will be an exciting chase to watch nonetheless.
Arshdeep Singh to Daryl Mitchell, Two more to end the innings and 27 runs come off the final over! Arshdeep Singh nails another yorker outside the off stump, Daryl Mitchell thumps it down to long off and races back for the second. New Zealand with 176/6 on the board!
Arshdeep Singh to Daryl Mitchell, Well bowled! Another wide yorker, Daryl Mitchell looks for the reverse ramp but gets it off the inside edge toward deep square leg. They push hard for two but Kuldeep Yadav misfields and they get there with ease.
Arshdeep Singh to Daryl Mitchell, Gets in the wide yorker this time around and Daryl Mitchell bunts it back to the keeper. Ish Sodhi looks for the single but he is sent back and rightly so.
Arshdeep Singh to Daryl Mitchell, ! The boundaries keep on coming. This is a low full toss outside off, Daryl Mitchell reaches out and slices it through the point region for a boundary. 23 runs off the over with 3 deliveries still remaining.
Arshdeep Singh to Daryl Mitchell, ! Make that a hat-trick of maximums and that will also be FIFTY for Daryl Mitchell, a gem of a knock so far from him. Arshdeep Singh comes from over the wicket and looks for the yorker at the toes but he misses. Mitchell hammers it flat and over the cow corner fence for a maximum.
Arshdeep Singh to Daryl Mitchell, ! Back-to-back maximums! This is short and at the body, Daryl Mitchell is waiting on the back foot for it and pulls it flat over the backward square leg fence for a biggie. 13 runs already off just one delivery.
Ish Sodhi is the next man in. Also, Arshdeep Singh (3-0-24-1) to bowl the last over.
Arshdeep Singh to Daryl Mitchell, NO BALL AND ! All the way! Arshdeep Singh misses the yorker and serves it in the slot around middle, Daryl Mitchell goes deep in his crease and smokes it over long on for a maximum. Also, Arshdeep Singh has overstepped and a Free Hit will now follow.
Shivam Mavi to Mitchell Santner, ! CAUGHT! Another one bites the dust and Shivam Mavi rounds off a wonderful penultimate over with a wicket. Pace on again and banged in at a good height around off stump. Mitchell Santner looks to take it on but fails to get on top of the bounce. Santner pulls it aerially straight down the throat of Rahul Tripathi at deep mid-wicket and he makes no mistake. New Zealand lose their fifth wicket now.
Shivam Mavi to Daryl Mitchell, Goes full and wide and finds the blockhole as well. Daryl Mitchell hits it down to long off for a single.
Shivam Mavi to Mitchell Santner, Back of a length around off, Mitchell Santner punches it firmly to deep cover and picks up a single.
Shivam Mavi to Mitchell Santner, ! Streaky but will do! This is banged in short at a good pace and outside off. Mitchell Santner looks to pull but gets hurried on and gets the top edge. The ball goes over short third man and into the fence.
Shivam Mavi to Daryl Mitchell, A juicy full toss around off and middle, Daryl Mitchell goes deep in his crease and hammers it down to long on for only a single.
Shivam Mavi to Mitchell Santner, Back of a length around off, Mitchell Santner bunts it onto the off side and picks up a quick run.
Shivam Mavi to bowl the penultimate over. He conceded 11 runs in his first over.
Arshdeep Singh to Mitchell Santner, Full and straight from Arshdeep Singh, this is pushed away toward mid on for a single.
Mitchell Santner walks out to bat now.
Is that a run-out? Ishan Kishan with a direct hit at the batter's end and the umpires sends it upstairs. The replays show that Bracewell is well short of his crease and he will have to go back.
Arshdeep Singh to Daryl Mitchell, ! RUN OUT! Excellent piece of fielding from Ishan Kishan behind the sticks and it's a double blow for the Kiwis. Arshdeep Singh comes from around the wicket and angles in a shortish delivery into the body. Daryl Mitchell looks to tuck it away but misses and the ball goes off the thigh pads toward leg slip. Michael Bracewell wants the single and charges to the striker's end but Kishan is quick to take off his gloves and pick up the ball. Kishan score
Arshdeep Singh to Michael Bracewell, Slower one, banged in short and over middle, Michael Bracewell gets on top of the bounce and pulls it down to deep backward square leg for one.
Michael Bracewell comes out to the middle now.
Arshdeep Singh to Michael Bracewell, Nicely bowled! Gets it really full and around off stump, Michael Bracewell manages to get a bit of bat on it.
Arshdeep Singh to Devon Conway, ! CAUGHT! Arshdeep Singh comes back and picks up a crucial wicket for India. This is full and on off stump, Devon Conway looks to stay put and loft it over long off but gets the timing horribly wrong. The ball goes over mid off and Deepak Hooda from long off comes forward to take a good catch. Conway departs after a wonderful knock and New Zealand are now four down.
Arshdeep Singh to Devon Conway, Missed opportunity! This is short and wide outside off, Devon Conway rocks back but ends up slapping it straight to the man at cover.
Arshdeep Singh (2-0-22-0)Â is back on.
Hardik Pandya to Daryl Mitchell, ! A second six in the over and 16 runs come off it. This is pitched up around off stump, Daryl Mitchell swings through the line of the ball and hammers it straight down the ground for a maximum.
Hardik Pandya to Devon Conway, Goes full and straight now, Devon Conway flicks it behind square on the leg side for a single.
Hardik Pandya to Daryl Mitchell, Another one that is banged into the pitch. This is over middle and Daryl Mitchell pulls it down to long on for just another single.
Hardik Pandya to Devon Conway, Slower one, bowled into the pitch and angled across the left-hander. Devon Conway waits for it and half-pulls it in front of mid-wicket for one.
Hardik Pandya to Daryl Mitchell, This is full and outside off, Daryl Mitchell drills it down to long off for a single.
Hardik Pandya to Daryl Mitchell, ! Daryl Mitchell might be struggling against the spinners but not so much against the seamers. This is bowled back of a length around middle, Mitchell lofts it high and over the wide long on fence for a maximum.
Hardik Pandya (2-0-17-0)Â comes back into the attack now.
Washington Sundar to Daryl Mitchell, Shorter and turning in from around middle, Daryl Mitchell tucks it off the back leg behind square leg for a run.
Washington Sundar to Devon Conway, FIFTY for Devon Conway and his good run of form continues with another solid knock. This is a tad shorter and on the pads, Conway works it away through mid-wicket and picks up a single. Can he now take New Zealand to a defendable score?
Washington Sundar to Daryl Mitchell, Floated up on leg stump, Daryl Mitchell flicks it in front of mid-wicket for a single.
Washington Sundar to Daryl Mitchell, A big appeal for LBW as Daryl Mitchell gets caught on the crease but it is turned down. Hardik Pandya reviews it immediately and this one seems to be close. Nothing on UltraEdge. Ball Tracking shows the wickets as umpire's call and Mitchell survives yet again. Coming to the delivery, Washington Sundar bowled it flatter and around off stump, getting the ball to turn in sharply. Mitchell gets pinged back as he looks to flick but misses and gets a wrap
Washington Sundar to Daryl Mitchell, This is shorter and on leg stump, turning in. Daryl Mitchell goes on the back foot and whips it toward deep backward square leg. Rahul Tripathi from deep square leg sprints to his right and keeps it down to a couple.
Washington Sundar to Devon Conway, Washington Sundar comes back in to finish his spell and starts off with a floated delivery outside off. Devon Conway skips down the track and heaves it to wide long on for one.
Kuldeep Yadav to Daryl Mitchell, An appeal for caught behind, but turned down. Hardik Pandya decides to go for the review. Kuldeep Yadav flights this one up, on off, Daryl Mitchell looks to reverse-sweep it, but misses as the ball loops up off his forearms. Ishan Kishan takes the catch and appeals, but the fingers stays down. The UltraEdges confirms no bat involved and Ball Tracking indicates impact is outside off. Mitchell survives.
Kuldeep Yadav to Devon Conway, Short and way outside off, Devon Conway reaches for it and slaps it towards deep point for a run.
Kuldeep Yadav to Daryl Mitchell, Flatter and around off, Daryl Mitchell knocks it towards long off for a single.
Kuldeep Yadav to Daryl Mitchell, Short again and on leg, Daryl Mitchell looks to flick it away, but misses and gets hit on the pads.
Kuldeep Yadav to Daryl Mitchell, Slower through the air, on off, Daryl Mitchell uses his feet to play at it, but the ball loops up of the upper part of his bat and falls in front of short mid-wicket.
Kuldeep Yadav to Daryl Mitchell, Tossed up, full and on middle, Daryl Mitchell pushes it back to the bowler.
Shivam Mavi to Daryl Mitchell, Pitched up, on middle, Daryl Mitchell chips it towards long on for a single.
Shivam Mavi to Daryl Mitchell, Short of a length and on middle, Daryl Mitchell tucks it with soft hands towards mid-wicket and comes back for the second run. Good running!
Shivam Mavi to Daryl Mitchell, ! A lucky boundary, but Mitchell won't mind that! This is full again and around off, Daryl Mitchell looks to drive it away, but gets an inside edge past the stumps and towards the fine leg fence for a boundary.
Shivam Mavi to Daryl Mitchell, ! Powered away! Shivam Mavi serves this a touch fuller and on middle, Daryl Mitchell backs away and hammers it wide of long on for a boundary.
Shivam Mavi to Daryl Mitchell, Back of a length and on off, Daryl Mitchell keeps it out to the off side.
Shivam Mavi to Daryl Mitchell, Shivam Mavi begins with a hard-length delivery, on middle, Daryl Mitchell blocks it down the pitch.
Daryl Mitchell is the new man in.
Kuldeep Yadav to Daryl Mitchell, Tossed up, full and on middle, Daryl Mitchell steers it towards point for a single and gets off the mark.
Kuldeep Yadav to Glenn Phillips, ! TAKEN! Kuldeep Yadav strikes now! The dangerous, Glenn Phillips goes back to the hut. Kuldeep Yadav bowls the googly this time, full and on middle, turning away, Glenn Phillips goes for the slog-sweep, but the turn away takes the top edge as the ball goes high up in the air. Suryakumar Yadav at deep square leg settles under it and pouches it safely. New Zealand three down now!
Kuldeep Yadav to Devon Conway, Looped up, full and on middle, Devon Conway nudges it towards short fine leg for one more.
Kuldeep Yadav to Devon Conway, ! Nice use of the feet! Kuldeep Yadav flights this up, on leg, Devon Conway skips down the track and drills it wide of long on, the timing is so good it races to the fence for a boudnary.
Kuldeep Yadav to Glenn Phillips, Floated, full and down the leg, Glenn Phillips looks to scoop it away, but mistimes it towards square leg for a run.
Kuldeep Yadav to Devon Conway, Tossed up, full and on middle, Devon Conway goes for the slog-sweep, but toe-ends it towards mid-wicket. They cross.
Deepak Hooda to Glenn Phillips, ! Nice shot! Deepak Hooda bowls this short and outside off, Glenn Phillips moves back and cuts it towards the deep point fence for a boundary.
Deepak Hooda to Devon Conway, Shortish and on middle, Devon Conway moves back and flicks it towards mid-wicket for one.
Deepak Hooda to Devon Conway, Slower through the air, on off, Devon Conway thinks about the reverse sweep, but changes his mind and tries to guide it away, but misses.
Deepak Hooda to Devon Conway, ! Devon Conway finds the fence this time! This is bit short and on middle, Devon Conway goes down and sweeps it wide of deep square leg for a boundary.
Deepak Hooda to Devon Conway, Floated, full and on middle, Devon Conway reverse-sweeps it, but straight to point.
Deepak Hooda to Glenn Phillips, Tossed up, full and on off, Glenn Phillips drives it towards cover-point for a single.
Kuldeep Yadav to Glenn Phillips, Floated, full and on off, Glenn Phillips taps it towards cover-point for a quick single.
Kuldeep Yadav to Glenn Phillips, Short again and around off, Glenn Phillips leans on and pushes it towards covers.
Kuldeep Yadav to Glenn Phillips, Flatter, short and on middle, Glenn Phillips knocks it back to the bowler.
Kuldeep Yadav to Devon Conway, Gives this one some air, on leg, Devon Conway nudges it towards square leg for a run.
Kuldeep Yadav to Devon Conway, ! Excellent shot! This is floated, fuller and around leg, Devon Conway goes down and nails his sweep towards the deep square leg fence for a boundary.
Kuldeep Yadav to Glenn Phillips, A bit short and on off, Glenn Phillips dabs it towards point for a single.
Drinks! New Zealand started off well scoring runs briskly, but India fought back well with the help of Washington Sundar who took two wickets in the same over to put the pressure back on the Kiwis. However, Devon Conway looks in good touch and Glenn Phillips is supporting him from the other end. These two will try to bat deep and set up a platform for their big-hitters. India will look to break this stand as soon as possible because they know that they can do a lot of damage.
Hardik Pandya to Glenn Phillips, Yet another single to end the over. Hard length around off, Glenn Phillips punches it in front of extra cover and scmapers through for a run.
Hardik Pandya to Devon Conway, Just milking the singles here. Another slower one, a touch fuller and on the pads, Devon Conway uses his wrists to work it toward deep square leg for one.
Hardik Pandya to Glenn Phillips, Goes slower and fuller outside off, Glenn Phillips has to wait for it and he drives it uppishly to deep cover-point for yet another a single.
Hardik Pandya to Devon Conway, Back of a length again and around off, Devon Conway stays back and dabs it down behind point for a run.
Hardik Pandya to Glenn Phillips, They look for two but Glenn Phillips slips and just a single is taken. Back of a length over middle and leg, Phillips tucks it away in front of deep mid-wicket.
Hardik Pandya to Devon Conway, Leg bye! Bowls the off-cutter, on a good length and on leg stump. Devon Conway gets surprised and gets a blow on the back leg as the ball rolls onto the off side. They pick up a leg bye.
Hardik Pandya replaces Umran Malik. He conceded 12 runs in his first over.
Kuldeep Yadav to Glenn Phillips, Three dots on the trot to end the over, just 3 runs off it. Flatter again and around off, Glenn Phillips goes on the back foot but fails to get it past mid off.
Kuldeep Yadav to Glenn Phillips, Flatter and around middle, Glenn Phillips watchfully keeps it out.Â
Kuldeep Yadav to Glenn Phillips, This is tossed up on the legs and Glenn Phillips clips it straight to short mid-wicket.
Kuldeep Yadav to Devon Conway, Floated up on middle and this one holds in the pitch, Conway plays it off the front foot and onto the leg side for yet another single.
Kuldeep Yadav to Glenn Phillips, Around leg stump and turning in, Glenn Phillips flicks it past square leg for a single.
Kuldeep Yadav to Devon Conway, Starts off with a shortish delivery on middle and leg, Devon Conway waits on the back foot and punches it down to long on for one.
Kuldeep Yadav comes into the attack now.
Umran Malik to Devon Conway, A single to end but 16 runs come off it. Bowls it slower and on a good length around off, Devon Conway plays it with soft hands in front of covers and picks up a single.
Umran Malik to Devon Conway, ! Fetch that! Pacy delivery again but full and on the pads, Devon Conway with a flick of the wrist and he dispatches it over the backward square leg fence for a maximum. Umran Malik is being taken to the cleaners in his first over.
Umran Malik to Devon Conway, Good length around off, Devon Conway hits it straight to mid off.
Umran Malik to Devon Conway, ! Down the ground this time! Too full again around middle at around 145 clicks. Devon Conway thumps it right back over the bowler's head for a boundary.
Umran Malik to Devon Conway, ! Through the fielder! A low full toss at 149 clicks around off, Devon Conway creams the cover drive and Washington Sundar at deep cover is beaten for pace and it will be a boundary.
Umran Malik with his express pace has been introduced into the attack now.
Umran Malik to Glenn Phillips, Starts off with a full ball on middle and leg, Glenn Phillips clips it through mid-wicket and rotates the strike.
Washington Sundar to Glenn Phillips, A tad shorter and on midle and leg, this is tucked off the back foot past square leg for one more.
Washington Sundar to Devon Conway, A loud appeal for LBW from the bowler but it is turned down. This is angled in from outside off, Devon Conway looks for the conventional sweep this time and gets an under edge past the keeper and down to third man. They get a single.
Washington Sundar to Devon Conway, ! Cheeky but effective! This is fuller and at the stumps, Devon Conway brings out the reverse sweep and gets it past backward point for a boundary. The 50 is now up for New Zealand.
Washington Sundar to Devon Conway, this is pushed through from around off stump, angling in. Devon Conway strides out and pushes it onto the off side.
Washington Sundar to Glenn Phillips, A bit slower through the air and on a shorter length outside off. Glenn Phillips punches it down to long off for a single.
Washington Sundar to Glenn Phillips, This is bowled flatter and on the fifth stump line, Glenn Phillips goes back and across to keep it out.
Deepak Hooda to Glenn Phillips, Tossed up full and on middle, Glenn Phillips drives it to the right of the bowler and down to long on for one. At the end of the Powerplay, New Zealand are 47/2!
Deepak Hooda to Devon Conway, This is drifted onto the pads, Devon Conway flicks it through mid-wicket and turns the strike over.
Deepak Hooda to Devon Conway, Just holds it back a touch and drifts it onto middle, Devon Conway defends it out.
Deepak Hooda to Glenn Phillips, Flatter one around off stump, Glenn Phillips punches it off the back foot to the left of silly mid on and picks up a single as the fielder makes a half stop.
Deepak Hooda to Glenn Phillips, This is bowled on a nagging length around off and turning in. Glenn Phillips plays it off the back foot to mid on.back
Glenn Phillips is the new man in. Also, Deepak Hooda to roll his arm over.
Deepak Hooda to Devon Conway, Starts off with a floated delivery on middle and leg, Devon Conway nudges it in front of mid-wicket and picks up a single.
Is that a fair catch? The umpires have gone upstairs and the soft signal is out. Washington Sundar seems to have taken a brilliant catch off his own bowling and the replays confirm the same. The third umpire signals it as !
Washington Sundar to Mark Chapman, ! CAUGHT AND BOWLED! A stunning catch from Sundar! He slows it up this time, on middle, Mark Chapman prods forward to defend, but the extra bounce and hold up in the surface hits the sticker of the bat and flies to the right of the bowler where Washington Sundar puts in brilliant dive to complete a terrific one-handed catch. The umpires have sent it upstairs and the soft signal is 'OUT'. The replays confirm that it is a clean catch. Chapman goes witho
Washington Sundar to Mark Chapman, Another brilliant delivery! This is flighted, short and on off, spinning away again, Mark Chapman moves back, but gets beaten again.
Washington Sundar to Mark Chapman, A bit short and on middle, turning away again, Mark Chapman gets his bat away at the last moment.
Washington Sundar to Mark Chapman, RIPPER! This is tossed up, lands on middle stump line, turns away sharply, Mark Chapman looks to block it, but gets beaten on the outside edge.
Mark Chapman is the new man in.
Washington Sundar to Finn Allen, ! TAKEN! Washington Sundar draws first blood! Finn Allen tries to be aggressive again, but holes out this time. Sundar slows it up a bit, on middle, turning in too, Finn Allen once again goes for the slog-sweep, but this time fails to get the right connection and hits it much squarer towards deep square leg where Suryakumar Yadav is there to take the catch. A good knock from Allen comes to an end and the Kiwis lose their first wicket.
Washington Sundar to Finn Allen, ! Finn Allen has sent this a long way into the stands! This is floated, full and around off, Finn Allen moves across and slog-sweeps it over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie.
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, Arshdeep Singh goes back to the slower one, back of a length and on middle, Finn Allen pushes it towards long on for one.
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, ! A streaky boundary! This is full and outside off, Finn Allen slashes hard at it, and gets an outside edge as the ball goes over short third man for four more runs.
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, Another slower delivery, on a length and on middle, Finn Allen mistimes his drive towards mid-wicket.
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, Arshdeep Singh bangs in a well-directed bouncer, on middle, Finn Allen gets a bit surprised and misses his pull shot.
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, Arshdeep Singh takes the pace off and bowls this back of a length, on middle, Finn Allen keeps it out to the right of the bowler.
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, ! BANG! That is the first maximum of the innings! Arshdeep Singh serves this full and around off, Finn Allen swats it over the long off fence for a biggie.
Washington Sundar to Finn Allen, Shortish and on middle, Finn Allen moves back and tucks it towards mid-wicket for a quick run. A direct hit and it would have been close.
Washington Sundar to Devon Conway, Flatter, short and down the leg, Devon Conway flicks it around the corner on the leg side for one. The batter thinks about the second, but Shivam Mavi is quick to get to the ball and fires in a rocket throw at the keeper's end to keep it to one.
Washington Sundar to Finn Allen, Quicker one, short and on middle, Finn Allen nudges it towards short mid-wicket for a single.
Washington Sundar to Finn Allen, Just short! Washington Sundar lands this short and outside off, Finn Allen punches it uppishly towards extra cover, but the ball just falls in front of Rahul Tripathi there.
Washington Sundar to Finn Allen, Tossed up, full and on off, turning in, Finn Allen looks to sweep it away, but misses.
Washington Sundar to Finn Allen, SHARP TURN! Washington Sundar starts with a short delivery, on middle, turning in sharply, Finn Allen gets cramped for room and the ball hits him high on his body.
An immediate change in the bowling as Washington Sundar has been handed the ball.
Arshdeep Singh to Devon Conway, On a length and around off, Devon Conway gets behind it and blocks it out.
A slight halt in play as Hardik Pandya isn't happy with the ball and the umpires are having a look at it. The umpires bring out the gauge and deem that the ball is fine and the play can carry on now.
Arshdeep Singh to Devon Conway, ! Devon Conway opens his account in style! Arshdeep Singh pitches this on up and outside off, Devon Conway reaches for it and slices it past point as his bottom half comes off. It has enough legs to race away to the deep point fence for a boundary.
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, A slower delivery now, on a length and on middle, Finn Allen tucks it towards long on for a single. Devon Conway will finally face a ball after ten deliveries in this inning.
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, ! A poor delivery and rightly punished! This is a juciy full toss, on middle, Finn Allen accepts the gift and smahses it right past the bowler for a boundary.
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, Full and on the pads, Finn Allen misses his flick as the ball goes off his pads to the left of the keeper where Ishan Kishan puts in a good dive to that side to stop it. He certainly saved a boundary there.
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, Arshdeep Singh bangs in a bouncer, on middle and leg, Finn Allen ducks under it. It is called a wide again.
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, Arshdeep Singh loses his line and bowls this full, but way down the leg side, Finn Allen misses his flick. It is called a wide.
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, Arshdeep Singh tries to bowl the yorker, but serves a low full toss instead, on off, Finn Allen drills it towards mid on.
Arshdeep Singh to bowl from the other end.
Hardik Pandya to Finn Allen, This is on a good length and on middle, Finn Allen works it towards mid on for a single. 12 runs off the first over then!
Hardik Pandya to Finn Allen, ! Two in a row! Finn Allen has made his intentions clear here. Hardik Pandya bowls another full delivery, on middle and off, Finn Allen this time thrashes it past mid on for another boundary.
Hardik Pandya to Finn Allen, ! Good shot! Hardik Pandya pitches it up and on off, Finn Allen stays there and just lofts it over mid off for a boundary.
Hardik Pandya to Finn Allen, Finn Allen is finally underway! This is full and on off, Finn Allen goes for the drive, but slices it over point for a couple of runs.
Hardik Pandya to Finn Allen, On a length and on middle, Finn Allen knocks it towards mid-wicket.
Hardik Pandya to Finn Allen, Hardik Pandya pulls his length back a bit, but delivers it down the leg side, Finn Allen looks to flick it away, but misses as the ball goes off his thigh pads towards the keeper where Ishan Kishan appeals for a catch. However, the umpire calls it a wide and New Zealand are underway.
Hardik Pandya to Finn Allen, Hardik Pandya starts with a fullish delivery around off, shaping in a bit, Finn Allen drives it firmly but straight to short covers.
Done with the pre-match formalities and it is now time to get the play underway. The umpires are out in the middle as the Indian players are seen in a huddle. Finn Allen and Devon Conway will open the innings for New Zealand. Skipper Hardik Pandya will take the new ball himself and he is raring to go. Let's play...
We are almost ready for the start of play and the 40, 000 or so crowd inside the stadium is absolutely buzzing. But first, the two teams will line up for their respective national anthems. It will be New Zealand's national anthem first followed by the Indian national anthem.
Mitchell Santner, the captain of New Zealand says that they were challenged in the ODI series but this gives them another opportunity to play India which doesn't come often. Adds that this is a good experience for some of the younger players to play against India at their home which will also give them the chance to shape their team for the T20 World Cup next year. Mentions that they would have bowled first as well and says that Tom Latham and Henry Nicholls have gone back home and Ish SodhiÂ
Hardik Pandya, the skipper of India says that they will bowl first and adds that there will be a lot of dew in the second innings. Mentions that they want to go out there and play the best they can and the beauty about a young team is the extra energy they bring in. Says that playing the ODI series before the T20 series makes it a bit easier for the transition. Mentions that playing for India has been a honor for everyone and the young guys are keeping on learning. Informs that Yuzvendra Chahal
India (Playing XI) - Ishan Kishan (WK), Shubman Gill, Rahul Tripathi, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya (C), Deepak Hooda, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Shivam Mavi, Umran Malik, Arshdeep Singh.Â
New Zealand (Playing XI) - Finn Allen, Devon Conway (WK), Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (C), Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy, Lockie Ferguson, Blair Tickner.
TOSS - The coin goes up and lands in favour of Hardik Pandya. India have elected to BOWL first.
Sri Lanka 10-117
O'Keefe to Pradeep, , no run, comes forward and edges to slip, easy catch and Sri Lanka are all out for just 117 in 34.2 overs
O'Keefe to Pradeep, no run, leaves one pass outside off
Starc to Sandakan, , full, he makes room again and whacks it away wide of mid-off, handy runs these from the tail.
Starc to Sandakan, no run, makes room once again, drives to mid-off
Starc to Sandakan, no run, full toss, has a swing at one outside off and misses
Starc to Sandakan, , short, goes back and cuts it away behind point, a bit short from Starc
Starc to Sandakan, no run, makes room to leg, pushes to mid off
Starc to Sandakan, no run, short outside off, makes room to cut and misses
O'Keefe to Pradeep, no run, fuller and tossed up higher, comes forward and is beaten once more.
O'Keefe to Pradeep, no run, leans forward and is beaten outside off
O'Keefe to Sandakan, one run, goes down the wicket and cracks it to cover point
O'Keefe to Sandakan, , goes over cow this time, whacking to the mid-wicket boundary
O'Keefe to Sandakan, , belts one back in the air over the bowlers head
O'Keefe to Sandakan, no run, defends into the off side
Starc to Herath, , no run.
Decision is that it has hit the toe and the ball tracking shows that it is hitting middle, so he is on his way
FOW: Sri Lanka 100/9 - Herath lbw b Starc 6 (10 balls, 1x4, 20 mins). Nuwan Pradeep the new man
Starc to Herath, no run, goes back and defends, close to playing back onto his stumps
Starc to Herath, no run, shortish, aims a pull, taken on the thigh
Starc to Herath, no run, full, drives firmly to cover point
Starc to Herath, , short, pulls it away through square leg to bring up the 100
Starc to Sandakan, one run
Lyon to Sandakan, one run, drives off the edge away past slip, well fielded at short 3rd man..
Lyon to Sandakan, no run, drives off the edge away past slip, well fielded at short 3rd man.
Lyon to Sandakan, no run, defends to the off-side
Lyon to Sandakan, no run, down the leg side, as he tries to glance
Lyon to Sandakan, no run, defends into the off side
Lyon to MDKJ Perera, , no run, leaves one outside off, it doesn't turn that much, but he failed to cover his stump and it clips the off-stump
FOW: Sri Lanka 94/8 - K Mendis b Lyon 20 (15 balls, 21 mins, 3 fours) New man in is Lakshan Sandakan on debut
Lyon to MDKJ Perera, no run, outside off and turning away, drives to cover
Starc to Herath, no run, full down the leg side, aims to clip it away, no contact.
Starc to Herath, two runs, full, drives away out through cover, Warner chases hard, keeps it to a couple
Starc to Herath, no run, comes forward and defends to short leg, Burns does well there
Starc to MDKJ Perera, one run, clipped away off the pads to long-leg, now let see how Heath goes against the pace of Starc
Starc to MDKJ Perera, , goes back and looked to force it away through the off-side, toes it along the ground safely through slips
Starc to MDKJ Perera, no run, comes forward and defends a full ball to mid-on
Lyon to Herath, no run, leans well forward and defends to point, two wickets in the first over after Lunch.
Lyon to Herath, no run, two slips in now, as he comes forward and defends
Lyon to MDK Perera, , no run, fuller ball and quicker, taken on the pad, a bit forward, no review as he knows he's out
FOW: 87/7 - Sri Lanka lbw b Lyon 0 (2 balls, 1 mins). New man in is Regana Herath, the left-hander.
Lyon to MDK Perera, no run, leans well forward and defends to short mid-wicket
Lyon to de Silva, , no run, goes back to work to leg, takes the inside edge and Burns moves to his left to hold the catch at short-leg
FOW: Sri Lanka 87/6 - de Silva c Burns b Lyon 24 (38 balls, 3x4 1x6, 52 mins) New man in is Dilruwan Perera
Lyon to MDKJ Perera, three runs, comes forward and gets an edge past slip, well wide, saved just inside the rope
Hazlewood to MDKJ Perera, one run, worked off the pads behind square leg and that is Lunch.
Well that was an entertaining couple of hours! Australia win the session but there was a lot to enjoy from the bat of debutant Dhananjaya de Silva who is 24 not out at the break. Well done Josh Hazlewood for this three wickets. Back soon with session 2!
Righto, Session 2 to start, with Nathan Lyon to bowl
Hazlewood to MDKJ Perera, no run, comes forward and looks good as he pushes to cover
Hazlewood to MDKJ Perera, , full and wide, clubbed away through cover point, great shot!!
Hazlewood to MDKJ Perera, no run, comes forward and defends to mid-off
Hazlewood to MDKJ Perera, , short, and he pulls it away like a rocket to the square leg boundary
Hazlewood to MDKJ Perera, no run, gets forward and defends up to mid-off
Lyon to de Silva, , short, he dragged it down, cuts away with power behind point to the boundary.
Lyon to de Silva, no run, comes well forward and defends up the off-side
Lyon to MDKJ Perera, three runs, flighted, drives out past cover, stops just inside the rope
Sri Lanka 18/3 - Silva c Voges b Hazlewood 4 (25 balls, 47 mins) New man in is the skipper, Angelo Matthews
Starc to Karunaratne, no run, full and straight, comes forward and defends to mid off
Starc to Silva, one run, full, comes forward and pushes towards gully, knocked down by the fielder, but they get a single
Starc to Silva, no run, full and a little wide outside off, good carry to Nevill
Starc to Karunaratne, one run, Yorker, just manages to dig out away behind square leg
Starc to Karunaratne, no run, comes forward and defends one towards mid-wicket
Mitchell Starc to start, playing his first Test since November 2015 in Adelaide
Things about to get underway after the pre-match ceremony
Dhananjaya de Silva and Lakshan Sandakan make their debuts for Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Karunartne, K Silva, K Mendis, Chandimal (wk), Mathews (c), Dhananjaya De Silva, K Perera, D Perera, Herath, N Pradeep, Lakshan
News just in is that Sri Lanka have won the toss and will bat first. The Australian team is confirmed as: Australia - Warner, Burns, Khawaja, Smith (c), Voges, M Marsh, Nevill (wk), O'Keefe, Starc, Hazlewood, Lyon
The Sri Lankans will be led by Angelo Matthews, they have some new faces in their team. More on the toss and their team shortly
Australia last played at Test at this ground in 2011, the match ending in a drawn, with Shaun Marsh making his maiden Test ton.
Reports from the ground on twitter indicate it’s a fine day and warm day in Pallekele, a hint of green grass on the pitch.
Australia have named their XI already, with their selectors opting for two quick bowlers, Mitchell Marsh as the all-rounder and two spinners. Full news on the confirmed eleven shortly.
I’m Lawrie Colliver and will be guiding you through the opening day of this much awaited series.
Hello and welcome to coverage of the First Test between Sri Lanka and Australia in Pallekele.
... THE RUN CHASE ...
Right then, New Zealand have posted a good total on the board.
India showed fight and resilience throughout their bowling effort. The start was not ideal for them, but Washington Sundar got them back in the game with a couple of wickets in the fifth over, which included the crucial scalp of Finn Allen and terrific catch from him to dismiss Mark Chapman. Then they allowed the Kiwis to build a couple of good partnerships in the middle, but once again they were able to comeback in the game, getting the half-centurion, Devon Conway, and Michael Bracewell ou
New Zealand started off well, with Finn Allen scoring runs at a brisk rate and Devon Conway playing the supporting role. Both of them added 43 runs for the opening stand, but found themselves in a bit of trouble as they lost Allen and Mark Chapman in the same over. After that, Conway and Glenn Phillips steadied the ship with a 60-run partnership where Conway took the charge. He lost his partner, but went on to score a half-century and continued his good form. Daryl Mitchell struggled a bit
A fine end to innings for New Zealand! Daryl Mitchell was able to rack up 27 runs in the last over which certainly pushed their total over-par. However, India will not be that much bother about it as they know that dew will come in and the conditions will be a bit easier for them. It will be an exciting chase to watch nonetheless.
Arshdeep Singh to Daryl Mitchell, Two more to end the innings and 27 runs come off the final over! Arshdeep Singh nails another yorker outside the off stump, Daryl Mitchell thumps it down to long off and races back for the second. New Zealand with 176/6 on the board!
Arshdeep Singh to Daryl Mitchell, Well bowled! Another wide yorker, Daryl Mitchell looks for the reverse ramp but gets it off the inside edge toward deep square leg. They push hard for two but Kuldeep Yadav misfields and they get there with ease.
Arshdeep Singh to Daryl Mitchell, Gets in the wide yorker this time around and Daryl Mitchell bunts it back to the keeper. Ish Sodhi looks for the single but he is sent back and rightly so.
Arshdeep Singh to Daryl Mitchell, ! The boundaries keep on coming. This is a low full toss outside off, Daryl Mitchell reaches out and slices it through the point region for a boundary. 23 runs off the over with 3 deliveries still remaining.
Arshdeep Singh to Daryl Mitchell, ! Make that a hat-trick of maximums and that will also be FIFTY for Daryl Mitchell, a gem of a knock so far from him. Arshdeep Singh comes from over the wicket and looks for the yorker at the toes but he misses. Mitchell hammers it flat and over the cow corner fence for a maximum.
Arshdeep Singh to Daryl Mitchell, ! Back-to-back maximums! This is short and at the body, Daryl Mitchell is waiting on the back foot for it and pulls it flat over the backward square leg fence for a biggie. 13 runs already off just one delivery.
Ish Sodhi is the next man in. Also, Arshdeep Singh (3-0-24-1) to bowl the last over.
Arshdeep Singh to Daryl Mitchell, NO BALL AND ! All the way! Arshdeep Singh misses the yorker and serves it in the slot around middle, Daryl Mitchell goes deep in his crease and smokes it over long on for a maximum. Also, Arshdeep Singh has overstepped and a Free Hit will now follow.
Shivam Mavi to Mitchell Santner, ! CAUGHT! Another one bites the dust and Shivam Mavi rounds off a wonderful penultimate over with a wicket. Pace on again and banged in at a good height around off stump. Mitchell Santner looks to take it on but fails to get on top of the bounce. Santner pulls it aerially straight down the throat of Rahul Tripathi at deep mid-wicket and he makes no mistake. New Zealand lose their fifth wicket now.
Shivam Mavi to Daryl Mitchell, Goes full and wide and finds the blockhole as well. Daryl Mitchell hits it down to long off for a single.
Shivam Mavi to Mitchell Santner, Back of a length around off, Mitchell Santner punches it firmly to deep cover and picks up a single.
Shivam Mavi to Mitchell Santner, ! Streaky but will do! This is banged in short at a good pace and outside off. Mitchell Santner looks to pull but gets hurried on and gets the top edge. The ball goes over short third man and into the fence.
Shivam Mavi to Daryl Mitchell, A juicy full toss around off and middle, Daryl Mitchell goes deep in his crease and hammers it down to long on for only a single.
Shivam Mavi to Mitchell Santner, Back of a length around off, Mitchell Santner bunts it onto the off side and picks up a quick run.
Shivam Mavi to bowl the penultimate over. He conceded 11 runs in his first over.
Arshdeep Singh to Mitchell Santner, Full and straight from Arshdeep Singh, this is pushed away toward mid on for a single.
Mitchell Santner walks out to bat now.
Is that a run-out? Ishan Kishan with a direct hit at the batter's end and the umpires sends it upstairs. The replays show that Bracewell is well short of his crease and he will have to go back.
Arshdeep Singh to Daryl Mitchell, ! RUN OUT! Excellent piece of fielding from Ishan Kishan behind the sticks and it's a double blow for the Kiwis. Arshdeep Singh comes from around the wicket and angles in a shortish delivery into the body. Daryl Mitchell looks to tuck it away but misses and the ball goes off the thigh pads toward leg slip. Michael Bracewell wants the single and charges to the striker's end but Kishan is quick to take off his gloves and pick up the ball. Kishan score
Arshdeep Singh to Michael Bracewell, Slower one, banged in short and over middle, Michael Bracewell gets on top of the bounce and pulls it down to deep backward square leg for one.
Michael Bracewell comes out to the middle now.
Arshdeep Singh to Michael Bracewell, Nicely bowled! Gets it really full and around off stump, Michael Bracewell manages to get a bit of bat on it.
Arshdeep Singh to Devon Conway, ! CAUGHT! Arshdeep Singh comes back and picks up a crucial wicket for India. This is full and on off stump, Devon Conway looks to stay put and loft it over long off but gets the timing horribly wrong. The ball goes over mid off and Deepak Hooda from long off comes forward to take a good catch. Conway departs after a wonderful knock and New Zealand are now four down.
Arshdeep Singh to Devon Conway, Missed opportunity! This is short and wide outside off, Devon Conway rocks back but ends up slapping it straight to the man at cover.
Arshdeep Singh (2-0-22-0)Â is back on.
Hardik Pandya to Daryl Mitchell, ! A second six in the over and 16 runs come off it. This is pitched up around off stump, Daryl Mitchell swings through the line of the ball and hammers it straight down the ground for a maximum.
Hardik Pandya to Devon Conway, Goes full and straight now, Devon Conway flicks it behind square on the leg side for a single.
Hardik Pandya to Daryl Mitchell, Another one that is banged into the pitch. This is over middle and Daryl Mitchell pulls it down to long on for just another single.
Hardik Pandya to Devon Conway, Slower one, bowled into the pitch and angled across the left-hander. Devon Conway waits for it and half-pulls it in front of mid-wicket for one.
Hardik Pandya to Daryl Mitchell, This is full and outside off, Daryl Mitchell drills it down to long off for a single.
Hardik Pandya to Daryl Mitchell, ! Daryl Mitchell might be struggling against the spinners but not so much against the seamers. This is bowled back of a length around middle, Mitchell lofts it high and over the wide long on fence for a maximum.
Hardik Pandya (2-0-17-0)Â comes back into the attack now.
Washington Sundar to Daryl Mitchell, Shorter and turning in from around middle, Daryl Mitchell tucks it off the back leg behind square leg for a run.
Washington Sundar to Devon Conway, FIFTY for Devon Conway and his good run of form continues with another solid knock. This is a tad shorter and on the pads, Conway works it away through mid-wicket and picks up a single. Can he now take New Zealand to a defendable score?
Washington Sundar to Daryl Mitchell, Floated up on leg stump, Daryl Mitchell flicks it in front of mid-wicket for a single.
Washington Sundar to Daryl Mitchell, A big appeal for LBW as Daryl Mitchell gets caught on the crease but it is turned down. Hardik Pandya reviews it immediately and this one seems to be close. Nothing on UltraEdge. Ball Tracking shows the wickets as umpire's call and Mitchell survives yet again. Coming to the delivery, Washington Sundar bowled it flatter and around off stump, getting the ball to turn in sharply. Mitchell gets pinged back as he looks to flick but misses and gets a wrap
Washington Sundar to Daryl Mitchell, This is shorter and on leg stump, turning in. Daryl Mitchell goes on the back foot and whips it toward deep backward square leg. Rahul Tripathi from deep square leg sprints to his right and keeps it down to a couple.
Washington Sundar to Devon Conway, Washington Sundar comes back in to finish his spell and starts off with a floated delivery outside off. Devon Conway skips down the track and heaves it to wide long on for one.
Kuldeep Yadav to Daryl Mitchell, An appeal for caught behind, but turned down. Hardik Pandya decides to go for the review. Kuldeep Yadav flights this one up, on off, Daryl Mitchell looks to reverse-sweep it, but misses as the ball loops up off his forearms. Ishan Kishan takes the catch and appeals, but the fingers stays down. The UltraEdges confirms no bat involved and Ball Tracking indicates impact is outside off. Mitchell survives.
Kuldeep Yadav to Devon Conway, Short and way outside off, Devon Conway reaches for it and slaps it towards deep point for a run.
Kuldeep Yadav to Daryl Mitchell, Flatter and around off, Daryl Mitchell knocks it towards long off for a single.
Kuldeep Yadav to Daryl Mitchell, Short again and on leg, Daryl Mitchell looks to flick it away, but misses and gets hit on the pads.
Kuldeep Yadav to Daryl Mitchell, Slower through the air, on off, Daryl Mitchell uses his feet to play at it, but the ball loops up of the upper part of his bat and falls in front of short mid-wicket.
Kuldeep Yadav to Daryl Mitchell, Tossed up, full and on middle, Daryl Mitchell pushes it back to the bowler.
Shivam Mavi to Daryl Mitchell, Pitched up, on middle, Daryl Mitchell chips it towards long on for a single.
Shivam Mavi to Daryl Mitchell, Short of a length and on middle, Daryl Mitchell tucks it with soft hands towards mid-wicket and comes back for the second run. Good running!
Shivam Mavi to Daryl Mitchell, ! A lucky boundary, but Mitchell won't mind that! This is full again and around off, Daryl Mitchell looks to drive it away, but gets an inside edge past the stumps and towards the fine leg fence for a boundary.
Shivam Mavi to Daryl Mitchell, ! Powered away! Shivam Mavi serves this a touch fuller and on middle, Daryl Mitchell backs away and hammers it wide of long on for a boundary.
Shivam Mavi to Daryl Mitchell, Back of a length and on off, Daryl Mitchell keeps it out to the off side.
Shivam Mavi to Daryl Mitchell, Shivam Mavi begins with a hard-length delivery, on middle, Daryl Mitchell blocks it down the pitch.
Daryl Mitchell is the new man in.
Kuldeep Yadav to Daryl Mitchell, Tossed up, full and on middle, Daryl Mitchell steers it towards point for a single and gets off the mark.
Kuldeep Yadav to Glenn Phillips, ! TAKEN! Kuldeep Yadav strikes now! The dangerous, Glenn Phillips goes back to the hut. Kuldeep Yadav bowls the googly this time, full and on middle, turning away, Glenn Phillips goes for the slog-sweep, but the turn away takes the top edge as the ball goes high up in the air. Suryakumar Yadav at deep square leg settles under it and pouches it safely. New Zealand three down now!
Kuldeep Yadav to Devon Conway, Looped up, full and on middle, Devon Conway nudges it towards short fine leg for one more.
Kuldeep Yadav to Devon Conway, ! Nice use of the feet! Kuldeep Yadav flights this up, on leg, Devon Conway skips down the track and drills it wide of long on, the timing is so good it races to the fence for a boudnary.
Kuldeep Yadav to Glenn Phillips, Floated, full and down the leg, Glenn Phillips looks to scoop it away, but mistimes it towards square leg for a run.
Kuldeep Yadav to Devon Conway, Tossed up, full and on middle, Devon Conway goes for the slog-sweep, but toe-ends it towards mid-wicket. They cross.
Deepak Hooda to Glenn Phillips, ! Nice shot! Deepak Hooda bowls this short and outside off, Glenn Phillips moves back and cuts it towards the deep point fence for a boundary.
Deepak Hooda to Devon Conway, Shortish and on middle, Devon Conway moves back and flicks it towards mid-wicket for one.
Deepak Hooda to Devon Conway, Slower through the air, on off, Devon Conway thinks about the reverse sweep, but changes his mind and tries to guide it away, but misses.
Deepak Hooda to Devon Conway, ! Devon Conway finds the fence this time! This is bit short and on middle, Devon Conway goes down and sweeps it wide of deep square leg for a boundary.
Deepak Hooda to Devon Conway, Floated, full and on middle, Devon Conway reverse-sweeps it, but straight to point.
Deepak Hooda to Glenn Phillips, Tossed up, full and on off, Glenn Phillips drives it towards cover-point for a single.
Kuldeep Yadav to Glenn Phillips, Floated, full and on off, Glenn Phillips taps it towards cover-point for a quick single.
Kuldeep Yadav to Glenn Phillips, Short again and around off, Glenn Phillips leans on and pushes it towards covers.
Kuldeep Yadav to Glenn Phillips, Flatter, short and on middle, Glenn Phillips knocks it back to the bowler.
Kuldeep Yadav to Devon Conway, Gives this one some air, on leg, Devon Conway nudges it towards square leg for a run.
Kuldeep Yadav to Devon Conway, ! Excellent shot! This is floated, fuller and around leg, Devon Conway goes down and nails his sweep towards the deep square leg fence for a boundary.
Kuldeep Yadav to Glenn Phillips, A bit short and on off, Glenn Phillips dabs it towards point for a single.
Drinks! New Zealand started off well scoring runs briskly, but India fought back well with the help of Washington Sundar who took two wickets in the same over to put the pressure back on the Kiwis. However, Devon Conway looks in good touch and Glenn Phillips is supporting him from the other end. These two will try to bat deep and set up a platform for their big-hitters. India will look to break this stand as soon as possible because they know that they can do a lot of damage.
Hardik Pandya to Glenn Phillips, Yet another single to end the over. Hard length around off, Glenn Phillips punches it in front of extra cover and scmapers through for a run.
Hardik Pandya to Devon Conway, Just milking the singles here. Another slower one, a touch fuller and on the pads, Devon Conway uses his wrists to work it toward deep square leg for one.
Hardik Pandya to Glenn Phillips, Goes slower and fuller outside off, Glenn Phillips has to wait for it and he drives it uppishly to deep cover-point for yet another a single.
Hardik Pandya to Devon Conway, Back of a length again and around off, Devon Conway stays back and dabs it down behind point for a run.
Hardik Pandya to Glenn Phillips, They look for two but Glenn Phillips slips and just a single is taken. Back of a length over middle and leg, Phillips tucks it away in front of deep mid-wicket.
Hardik Pandya to Devon Conway, Leg bye! Bowls the off-cutter, on a good length and on leg stump. Devon Conway gets surprised and gets a blow on the back leg as the ball rolls onto the off side. They pick up a leg bye.
Hardik Pandya replaces Umran Malik. He conceded 12 runs in his first over.
Kuldeep Yadav to Glenn Phillips, Three dots on the trot to end the over, just 3 runs off it. Flatter again and around off, Glenn Phillips goes on the back foot but fails to get it past mid off.
Kuldeep Yadav to Glenn Phillips, Flatter and around middle, Glenn Phillips watchfully keeps it out.Â
Kuldeep Yadav to Glenn Phillips, This is tossed up on the legs and Glenn Phillips clips it straight to short mid-wicket.
Kuldeep Yadav to Devon Conway, Floated up on middle and this one holds in the pitch, Conway plays it off the front foot and onto the leg side for yet another single.
Kuldeep Yadav to Glenn Phillips, Around leg stump and turning in, Glenn Phillips flicks it past square leg for a single.
Kuldeep Yadav to Devon Conway, Starts off with a shortish delivery on middle and leg, Devon Conway waits on the back foot and punches it down to long on for one.
Kuldeep Yadav comes into the attack now.
Umran Malik to Devon Conway, A single to end but 16 runs come off it. Bowls it slower and on a good length around off, Devon Conway plays it with soft hands in front of covers and picks up a single.
Umran Malik to Devon Conway, ! Fetch that! Pacy delivery again but full and on the pads, Devon Conway with a flick of the wrist and he dispatches it over the backward square leg fence for a maximum. Umran Malik is being taken to the cleaners in his first over.
Umran Malik to Devon Conway, Good length around off, Devon Conway hits it straight to mid off.
Umran Malik to Devon Conway, ! Down the ground this time! Too full again around middle at around 145 clicks. Devon Conway thumps it right back over the bowler's head for a boundary.
Umran Malik to Devon Conway, ! Through the fielder! A low full toss at 149 clicks around off, Devon Conway creams the cover drive and Washington Sundar at deep cover is beaten for pace and it will be a boundary.
Umran Malik with his express pace has been introduced into the attack now.
Umran Malik to Glenn Phillips, Starts off with a full ball on middle and leg, Glenn Phillips clips it through mid-wicket and rotates the strike.
Washington Sundar to Glenn Phillips, A tad shorter and on midle and leg, this is tucked off the back foot past square leg for one more.
Washington Sundar to Devon Conway, A loud appeal for LBW from the bowler but it is turned down. This is angled in from outside off, Devon Conway looks for the conventional sweep this time and gets an under edge past the keeper and down to third man. They get a single.
Washington Sundar to Devon Conway, ! Cheeky but effective! This is fuller and at the stumps, Devon Conway brings out the reverse sweep and gets it past backward point for a boundary. The 50 is now up for New Zealand.
Washington Sundar to Devon Conway, this is pushed through from around off stump, angling in. Devon Conway strides out and pushes it onto the off side.
Washington Sundar to Glenn Phillips, A bit slower through the air and on a shorter length outside off. Glenn Phillips punches it down to long off for a single.
Washington Sundar to Glenn Phillips, This is bowled flatter and on the fifth stump line, Glenn Phillips goes back and across to keep it out.
Deepak Hooda to Glenn Phillips, Tossed up full and on middle, Glenn Phillips drives it to the right of the bowler and down to long on for one. At the end of the Powerplay, New Zealand are 47/2!
Deepak Hooda to Devon Conway, This is drifted onto the pads, Devon Conway flicks it through mid-wicket and turns the strike over.
Deepak Hooda to Devon Conway, Just holds it back a touch and drifts it onto middle, Devon Conway defends it out.
Deepak Hooda to Glenn Phillips, Flatter one around off stump, Glenn Phillips punches it off the back foot to the left of silly mid on and picks up a single as the fielder makes a half stop.
Deepak Hooda to Glenn Phillips, This is bowled on a nagging length around off and turning in. Glenn Phillips plays it off the back foot to mid on.back
Glenn Phillips is the new man in. Also, Deepak Hooda to roll his arm over.
Deepak Hooda to Devon Conway, Starts off with a floated delivery on middle and leg, Devon Conway nudges it in front of mid-wicket and picks up a single.
Is that a fair catch? The umpires have gone upstairs and the soft signal is out. Washington Sundar seems to have taken a brilliant catch off his own bowling and the replays confirm the same. The third umpire signals it as !
Washington Sundar to Mark Chapman, ! CAUGHT AND BOWLED! A stunning catch from Sundar! He slows it up this time, on middle, Mark Chapman prods forward to defend, but the extra bounce and hold up in the surface hits the sticker of the bat and flies to the right of the bowler where Washington Sundar puts in brilliant dive to complete a terrific one-handed catch. The umpires have sent it upstairs and the soft signal is 'OUT'. The replays confirm that it is a clean catch. Chapman goes witho
Washington Sundar to Mark Chapman, Another brilliant delivery! This is flighted, short and on off, spinning away again, Mark Chapman moves back, but gets beaten again.
Washington Sundar to Mark Chapman, A bit short and on middle, turning away again, Mark Chapman gets his bat away at the last moment.
Washington Sundar to Mark Chapman, RIPPER! This is tossed up, lands on middle stump line, turns away sharply, Mark Chapman looks to block it, but gets beaten on the outside edge.
Mark Chapman is the new man in.
Washington Sundar to Finn Allen, ! TAKEN! Washington Sundar draws first blood! Finn Allen tries to be aggressive again, but holes out this time. Sundar slows it up a bit, on middle, turning in too, Finn Allen once again goes for the slog-sweep, but this time fails to get the right connection and hits it much squarer towards deep square leg where Suryakumar Yadav is there to take the catch. A good knock from Allen comes to an end and the Kiwis lose their first wicket.
Washington Sundar to Finn Allen, ! Finn Allen has sent this a long way into the stands! This is floated, full and around off, Finn Allen moves across and slog-sweeps it over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie.
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, Arshdeep Singh goes back to the slower one, back of a length and on middle, Finn Allen pushes it towards long on for one.
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, ! A streaky boundary! This is full and outside off, Finn Allen slashes hard at it, and gets an outside edge as the ball goes over short third man for four more runs.
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, Another slower delivery, on a length and on middle, Finn Allen mistimes his drive towards mid-wicket.
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, Arshdeep Singh bangs in a well-directed bouncer, on middle, Finn Allen gets a bit surprised and misses his pull shot.
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, Arshdeep Singh takes the pace off and bowls this back of a length, on middle, Finn Allen keeps it out to the right of the bowler.
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, ! BANG! That is the first maximum of the innings! Arshdeep Singh serves this full and around off, Finn Allen swats it over the long off fence for a biggie.
Washington Sundar to Finn Allen, Shortish and on middle, Finn Allen moves back and tucks it towards mid-wicket for a quick run. A direct hit and it would have been close.
Washington Sundar to Devon Conway, Flatter, short and down the leg, Devon Conway flicks it around the corner on the leg side for one. The batter thinks about the second, but Shivam Mavi is quick to get to the ball and fires in a rocket throw at the keeper's end to keep it to one.
Washington Sundar to Finn Allen, Quicker one, short and on middle, Finn Allen nudges it towards short mid-wicket for a single.
Washington Sundar to Finn Allen, Just short! Washington Sundar lands this short and outside off, Finn Allen punches it uppishly towards extra cover, but the ball just falls in front of Rahul Tripathi there.
Washington Sundar to Finn Allen, Tossed up, full and on off, turning in, Finn Allen looks to sweep it away, but misses.
Washington Sundar to Finn Allen, SHARP TURN! Washington Sundar starts with a short delivery, on middle, turning in sharply, Finn Allen gets cramped for room and the ball hits him high on his body.
An immediate change in the bowling as Washington Sundar has been handed the ball.
Arshdeep Singh to Devon Conway, On a length and around off, Devon Conway gets behind it and blocks it out.
A slight halt in play as Hardik Pandya isn't happy with the ball and the umpires are having a look at it. The umpires bring out the gauge and deem that the ball is fine and the play can carry on now.
Arshdeep Singh to Devon Conway, ! Devon Conway opens his account in style! Arshdeep Singh pitches this on up and outside off, Devon Conway reaches for it and slices it past point as his bottom half comes off. It has enough legs to race away to the deep point fence for a boundary.
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, A slower delivery now, on a length and on middle, Finn Allen tucks it towards long on for a single. Devon Conway will finally face a ball after ten deliveries in this inning.
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, ! A poor delivery and rightly punished! This is a juciy full toss, on middle, Finn Allen accepts the gift and smahses it right past the bowler for a boundary.
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, Full and on the pads, Finn Allen misses his flick as the ball goes off his pads to the left of the keeper where Ishan Kishan puts in a good dive to that side to stop it. He certainly saved a boundary there.
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, Arshdeep Singh bangs in a bouncer, on middle and leg, Finn Allen ducks under it. It is called a wide again.
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, Arshdeep Singh loses his line and bowls this full, but way down the leg side, Finn Allen misses his flick. It is called a wide.
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, Arshdeep Singh tries to bowl the yorker, but serves a low full toss instead, on off, Finn Allen drills it towards mid on.
Arshdeep Singh to bowl from the other end.
Hardik Pandya to Finn Allen, This is on a good length and on middle, Finn Allen works it towards mid on for a single. 12 runs off the first over then!
Hardik Pandya to Finn Allen, ! Two in a row! Finn Allen has made his intentions clear here. Hardik Pandya bowls another full delivery, on middle and off, Finn Allen this time thrashes it past mid on for another boundary.
Hardik Pandya to Finn Allen, ! Good shot! Hardik Pandya pitches it up and on off, Finn Allen stays there and just lofts it over mid off for a boundary.
Hardik Pandya to Finn Allen, Finn Allen is finally underway! This is full and on off, Finn Allen goes for the drive, but slices it over point for a couple of runs.
Hardik Pandya to Finn Allen, On a length and on middle, Finn Allen knocks it towards mid-wicket.
Hardik Pandya to Finn Allen, Hardik Pandya pulls his length back a bit, but delivers it down the leg side, Finn Allen looks to flick it away, but misses as the ball goes off his thigh pads towards the keeper where Ishan Kishan appeals for a catch. However, the umpire calls it a wide and New Zealand are underway.
Hardik Pandya to Finn Allen, Hardik Pandya starts with a fullish delivery around off, shaping in a bit, Finn Allen drives it firmly but straight to short covers.
Done with the pre-match formalities and it is now time to get the play underway. The umpires are out in the middle as the Indian players are seen in a huddle. Finn Allen and Devon Conway will open the innings for New Zealand. Skipper Hardik Pandya will take the new ball himself and he is raring to go. Let's play...
We are almost ready for the start of play and the 40, 000 or so crowd inside the stadium is absolutely buzzing. But first, the two teams will line up for their respective national anthems. It will be New Zealand's national anthem first followed by the Indian national anthem.
Mitchell Santner, the captain of New Zealand says that they were challenged in the ODI series but this gives them another opportunity to play India which doesn't come often. Adds that this is a good experience for some of the younger players to play against India at their home which will also give them the chance to shape their team for the T20 World Cup next year. Mentions that they would have bowled first as well and says that Tom Latham and Henry Nicholls have gone back home and Ish SodhiÂ
Hardik Pandya, the skipper of India says that they will bowl first and adds that there will be a lot of dew in the second innings. Mentions that they want to go out there and play the best they can and the beauty about a young team is the extra energy they bring in. Says that playing the ODI series before the T20 series makes it a bit easier for the transition. Mentions that playing for India has been a honor for everyone and the young guys are keeping on learning. Informs that Yuzvendra Chahal
India (Playing XI) - Ishan Kishan (WK), Shubman Gill, Rahul Tripathi, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya (C), Deepak Hooda, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Shivam Mavi, Umran Malik, Arshdeep Singh.Â
New Zealand (Playing XI) - Finn Allen, Devon Conway (WK), Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (C), Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy, Lockie Ferguson, Blair Tickner.
TOSS - The coin goes up and lands in favour of Hardik Pandya. India have elected to BOWL first.
Sri Lanka 10-117
O'Keefe to Pradeep, , no run, comes forward and edges to slip, easy catch and Sri Lanka are all out for just 117 in 34.2 overs
O'Keefe to Pradeep, no run, leaves one pass outside off
Starc to Sandakan, , full, he makes room again and whacks it away wide of mid-off, handy runs these from the tail.
Starc to Sandakan, no run, makes room once again, drives to mid-off
Starc to Sandakan, no run, full toss, has a swing at one outside off and misses
Starc to Sandakan, , short, goes back and cuts it away behind point, a bit short from Starc
Starc to Sandakan, no run, makes room to leg, pushes to mid off
Starc to Sandakan, no run, short outside off, makes room to cut and misses
O'Keefe to Pradeep, no run, fuller and tossed up higher, comes forward and is beaten once more.
O'Keefe to Pradeep, no run, leans forward and is beaten outside off
O'Keefe to Sandakan, one run, goes down the wicket and cracks it to cover point
O'Keefe to Sandakan, , goes over cow this time, whacking to the mid-wicket boundary
O'Keefe to Sandakan, , belts one back in the air over the bowlers head
O'Keefe to Sandakan, no run, defends into the off side
Starc to Herath, , no run.
Decision is that it has hit the toe and the ball tracking shows that it is hitting middle, so he is on his way
FOW: Sri Lanka 100/9 - Herath lbw b Starc 6 (10 balls, 1x4, 20 mins). Nuwan Pradeep the new man
Starc to Herath, no run, goes back and defends, close to playing back onto his stumps
Starc to Herath, no run, shortish, aims a pull, taken on the thigh
Starc to Herath, no run, full, drives firmly to cover point
Starc to Herath, , short, pulls it away through square leg to bring up the 100
Starc to Sandakan, one run
Lyon to Sandakan, one run, drives off the edge away past slip, well fielded at short 3rd man..
Lyon to Sandakan, no run, drives off the edge away past slip, well fielded at short 3rd man.
Lyon to Sandakan, no run, defends to the off-side
Lyon to Sandakan, no run, down the leg side, as he tries to glance
Lyon to Sandakan, no run, defends into the off side
Lyon to MDKJ Perera, , no run, leaves one outside off, it doesn't turn that much, but he failed to cover his stump and it clips the off-stump
FOW: Sri Lanka 94/8 - K Mendis b Lyon 20 (15 balls, 21 mins, 3 fours) New man in is Lakshan Sandakan on debut
Lyon to MDKJ Perera, no run, outside off and turning away, drives to cover
Starc to Herath, no run, full down the leg side, aims to clip it away, no contact.
Starc to Herath, two runs, full, drives away out through cover, Warner chases hard, keeps it to a couple
Starc to Herath, no run, comes forward and defends to short leg, Burns does well there
Starc to MDKJ Perera, one run, clipped away off the pads to long-leg, now let see how Heath goes against the pace of Starc
Starc to MDKJ Perera, , goes back and looked to force it away through the off-side, toes it along the ground safely through slips
Starc to MDKJ Perera, no run, comes forward and defends a full ball to mid-on
Lyon to Herath, no run, leans well forward and defends to point, two wickets in the first over after Lunch.
Lyon to Herath, no run, two slips in now, as he comes forward and defends
Lyon to MDK Perera, , no run, fuller ball and quicker, taken on the pad, a bit forward, no review as he knows he's out
FOW: 87/7 - Sri Lanka lbw b Lyon 0 (2 balls, 1 mins). New man in is Regana Herath, the left-hander.
Lyon to MDK Perera, no run, leans well forward and defends to short mid-wicket
Lyon to de Silva, , no run, goes back to work to leg, takes the inside edge and Burns moves to his left to hold the catch at short-leg
FOW: Sri Lanka 87/6 - de Silva c Burns b Lyon 24 (38 balls, 3x4 1x6, 52 mins) New man in is Dilruwan Perera
Lyon to MDKJ Perera, three runs, comes forward and gets an edge past slip, well wide, saved just inside the rope
Hazlewood to MDKJ Perera, one run, worked off the pads behind square leg and that is Lunch.
Well that was an entertaining couple of hours! Australia win the session but there was a lot to enjoy from the bat of debutant Dhananjaya de Silva who is 24 not out at the break. Well done Josh Hazlewood for this three wickets. Back soon with session 2!
Righto, Session 2 to start, with Nathan Lyon to bowl
Hazlewood to MDKJ Perera, no run, comes forward and looks good as he pushes to cover
Hazlewood to MDKJ Perera, , full and wide, clubbed away through cover point, great shot!!
Hazlewood to MDKJ Perera, no run, comes forward and defends to mid-off
Hazlewood to MDKJ Perera, , short, and he pulls it away like a rocket to the square leg boundary
Hazlewood to MDKJ Perera, no run, gets forward and defends up to mid-off
Lyon to de Silva, , short, he dragged it down, cuts away with power behind point to the boundary.
Lyon to de Silva, no run, comes well forward and defends up the off-side
Lyon to MDKJ Perera, three runs, flighted, drives out past cover, stops just inside the rope
Sri Lanka 18/3 - Silva c Voges b Hazlewood 4 (25 balls, 47 mins) New man in is the skipper, Angelo Matthews
Starc to Karunaratne, no run, full and straight, comes forward and defends to mid off
Starc to Silva, one run, full, comes forward and pushes towards gully, knocked down by the fielder, but they get a single
Starc to Silva, no run, full and a little wide outside off, good carry to Nevill
Starc to Karunaratne, one run, Yorker, just manages to dig out away behind square leg
Starc to Karunaratne, no run, comes forward and defends one towards mid-wicket
Mitchell Starc to start, playing his first Test since November 2015 in Adelaide
Things about to get underway after the pre-match ceremony
Dhananjaya de Silva and Lakshan Sandakan make their debuts for Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Karunartne, K Silva, K Mendis, Chandimal (wk), Mathews (c), Dhananjaya De Silva, K Perera, D Perera, Herath, N Pradeep, Lakshan
News just in is that Sri Lanka have won the toss and will bat first. The Australian team is confirmed as: Australia - Warner, Burns, Khawaja, Smith (c), Voges, M Marsh, Nevill (wk), O'Keefe, Starc, Hazlewood, Lyon
The Sri Lankans will be led by Angelo Matthews, they have some new faces in their team. More on the toss and their team shortly
Australia last played at Test at this ground in 2011, the match ending in a drawn, with Shaun Marsh making his maiden Test ton.
Reports from the ground on twitter indicate it’s a fine day and warm day in Pallekele, a hint of green grass on the pitch.
Australia have named their XI already, with their selectors opting for two quick bowlers, Mitchell Marsh as the all-rounder and two spinners. Full news on the confirmed eleven shortly.
I’m Lawrie Colliver and will be guiding you through the opening day of this much awaited series.
Hello and welcome to coverage of the First Test between Sri Lanka and Australia in Pallekele.