Welcome to the highlights of New Zealand vs Sri Lanka 3rd ODI - 1997 Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand 3-match ODI series - The third and final One-Day International cricket match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka was played at Basin Reserve, Wellington on March 27, 1997.
Match Overview:
Chris Cairns' half-century, before Heath Davis' four-for, Nathan Astle's 3 for 9 and Chris Harris' 2-wickets helped to New Zealand comfortable 69-run victory over New Zealand and level the series with 1-1 in the third & final ODI.
In-Depth Match Highlights:
New Zealand bowled out for 201 in 49.2 overs with top scorer by Chris Cairns struck 56 off 78-balls including 7-fours.
Adam Parore cracked a 39 off 43-balls including a boundary, Gavin Larsen scored 26 off 53-balls included a four and Simon Doull hit 18 off 21-balls contained 3-fours.
Sri Lanka best bowler by Chaminda Vaas claimed a 4-wickets for 26-runs in 9.2-overs including a maiden with economy rate of 2.78, Muttiah Muralitharan and Nuwan Zoysa both captured 2-wickets.
Sri Lanka bundled out for 132 in 37.2 overs with top scorer by Aravinda de Silva cracked a 36 off 74-balls including 5-fours & a six.
Romesh Kaluwitharana scored 23 off 26-balls including 2-fours and Arjuna Ranatunga hit 16 off 39-balls contained two-fours.
New Zealand best bowler by Heath Davis claimed a 4-wickets for 35-runs in 8.2-overs, Nathan Astle picked up 3-wickets for 9-runs in 6-overs with economy rate of 1.50, Chris Harris took 2-wickets and one for Simon Doull.
Chris Cairns named Player of the match for his brilliant batting performance to scored a 56 off 78-balls including 7-fours.
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