New Zealand and Sri Lanka placed on one of the vital thrilling Test matches within the sport’s wealthy historical past with consequence going within the Kiwis’ favour on the final ball of Day 5 on the Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Monday. New Zealand’s win enabled India to seal a spot within the World Test Championship (WTC) last, alongside Australia. Chasing a goal of 285, New Zealand wanted one run on the ultimate ball with centurion Kane Williamson on strike. Williamson tried to tug Asitha Fernando‘s supply however ended up lacking it.

However, he and Neil Wager went for the run at the same time as wicket keeper Niroshan Dickwella went for a direct hit on the striker’s finish.

But, his throw missed the stumps, and ended up within the palms of Fernando, who was midway into the pitch. He collected the ball and went for a direct hit himself on the non-striker’s finish.

However, Williamson made a made a determined dive to finish the run. The resolution went to the third umpire, and the TV replays confirmed that Williamson had accomplished sufficient to get his bat throughout the road earlier than the ball may hit the stumps.

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New Zealand completed 121 not out with New Zealand 285-8 and Sri Lanka two wickets shy of their goal.

The thrilling New Zealand win scuppered Sri Lanka’s probabilities of making the World Test Championship last, handing the spot to India as an alternative.

When rain worn out the primary two periods on the fifth day, the umpires dominated there can be a minimal of 53 overs performed within the night, which meant New Zealand must common 4.85 an over.

New Zealand took a 1-0 within the two-match sequence. The second Test begins in Wellington on Friday.

(With AFP Inputs)

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