Welcome to the highlights of Sri Lanka vs New Zealand - The 4th match of the 1996 Singer Champions Trophy triangular One-Day International cricket tournament between Sri Lanka and New Zealand was played at Sharjah Cricket Association Stadium, Sharjah on November 11, 1996.
Match Overview:
Danny Morrison produced a dream spell to took two wickets in the 48th over as New Zealand pulled off a dramatic match-tied against world champions Sri Lanka in a nail-biting fourth match of a Singer Champions Trophy.
Match Stats:
- This is the ninth One-day international match to end in a tie. New Zealand have been involved in 2, while Sri Lanka first time involved and the first time between Sri Lanka and New Zealand in ODIs.
In-Depth Match Highlights:
* In the dramatic 48th over, with Sri Lanka needing just one run to win with two wickets in hand, Danny Morrison first bowled Sajeewa de Silva with his third delivery and then had Muttiah Muralitharan caught by Stephen Fleming in the slips with his last ball.
New Zealand scored 169-8 in 50 overs with top scorer by Nathan Astle struck 66 off 130-balls including 3-fours & a six.
Mark Greatbatch cracked a 35 off 58-balls without a boundary, Stephen Fleming and Chris Harris each scored 13-runs.
Sri Lanka best bowler by Sajeewa de Silva picked up 3-wickets for 18-runs in 8-overs including two maidens with economy rate of 2.25, Aravinda de Silva took 2-wickets and one for Muttiah Muralitharan.
Sri Lanka bowled out for 169 in 48 overs with top scorer by Sanath Jayasuriya struck 53 off 66-balls including 5-fours.
Arjuna Ranatunga cracked a 34 off 71-balls including 2-fours, Hashan Tillakaratne scored 22 off 58-balls consuming 58-balls without a boundary.
Chaminda Vaas hit a unbeaten 17 off 22-balls including 2-fours & a six and Marvan Atapattu scored 16 off 20-balls contained a boundary.
New Zealand best bowler by Danny Morrison picked up 3-wickets, Chris Cairns took 2-wickets and one for Nathan Astle - Simon Doull.
Danny Morrison named Player of the match for his brilliant bowling performance to picked up 3-wickets for 34-runs in 10-overs with economy rate of 3.34.
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