Twitter Reactions: Sri Lanka topple New Zealand to go 1-0
Sri Lanka won the first Test against New Zealand by 63 runs.
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Day 5 of the first Test between hosts Sri Lanka and New Zealand at Galle began in a tricky situation for both sides as both the sides had a chance to win, with the tourists needing 68 runs and the island nation needing just two wickets to start the series on a high note.
The Kiwis began their chase from the overnight score of 207/8, with Rachin Ravindra batting on 91 and Ajaz Patel still looking to open his account. While New Zealand's only hope was for Ravindra to save the game, the hosts had other plans. Prabath Jayasuriya, who was handed the bowl in the second over of the day, did not disappoint his skipper and the team as he struck on just his third delivery, picking the big wicket of Ravindra. The southpaw could manage to add just one more run to his previous night's score. His innings of 92, included nine boundaries and one six.
With that wicket, the Dhananjaya de Silva-led side had almost confirmed their victory and were in search of that last wicket. Jayasuriya struck once again, this time dismantling the stumps of William O’Rourke for a six-ball duck.
Eventually, Sri Lanka won by 63 runs and started their two-match Test series on a promising note. Jayasuriya was rightfully named the Player of the Match award for picking nine wickets in the Test. Both sides will now lock horns in the second Test at the same venue, starting from September 26.
Here's how 'X' users reacted to Sri Lanka's win over New Zealand in Galle Test:
SRI LANKA DEFEATED NEW ZEALAND BY 63 RUNS IN FIRST TEST MATCH.
— Don Cricket 🏏 (@doncricket_) September 23, 2024
SL - 305 & 309
NZ - 340 & 211
P.O.M. - Prabat Jayasuriya (4/136 & 5/68) pic.twitter.com/xxKMaGQR22
Sri Lanka spinner Prabath Jayasuriya took 9 wickets in the first Test match against New Zealand at Galle 🇱🇰🔥
— aqib__khokhar07 (@Aqib__khokhar07) September 23, 2024
He has now grabbed 88 wickets in just 15 Test matches in his career#SLvNZ pic.twitter.com/U6SXUXrxym
Srilanka beat New Zealand by 63 runs
— Caught & Bowled (@caught1bowled) September 23, 2024
Fifer for Prabath Jayasuriya
Sri Lanka defeated New Zealand by 63 runs !!
— अनुज यादव 🇮🇳 (@Hello_anuj) September 23, 2024
Brilliant effort by young Rachin Ravindra but he could led him team to win 🏅!
Sri Lanka is making returns to international Cricket under the leadership of Sanath Jaisuriya !!#SLvsNZ pic.twitter.com/FvI3S2nV3m
Sri Lanka beat New Zealand by 63 runs in the first Test at home! 🔥
— Raisul Rifat (@raisul_rifat88) September 23, 2024
- Test win against England on September 9
- Test win against New Zealand on September 23
Back-to-back big wins for Sri Lanka! 🤯
#SLvsNZ pic.twitter.com/MUMMPsT69u
Tough luck for New Zealand and Ravindra. 🥲
— Palash Pansey (@PALASHPANSEY) September 23, 2024
Brilliant from Sri Lanka, they go 1-0 up in the test series.👏#SLvsNZ #SLvNZ #TestCricket #WTC25
Sri Lanka slowly but surely coming back to winning ways. They beat New Zealand by 63 runs to win the first test at Galle #SLvsNZ pic.twitter.com/fhkdV034ZX
— Zubair Shakeel Wani (@ZubiTalks) September 23, 2024
Rachin Ravindra's magnificent 92 goes in vain as Sri Lanka beat New Zealand by 63 runs in the first Test. Prabath Jayasuriya registered a superb 5/68 in the 4th innings.
— srilankasports.com (@SLsportsdotcom) September 23, 2024
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