Welcome to the highlights of Sri Lanka vs New Zealand - The 5th match of the 1997 Pepsi Independence Cup quadrangular One-Day International cricket tournament between Sri Lanka and New Zealand was played at Lal Bahadur Shastri Stadium, Hyderabad, Deccan on May 20, 1997.
Match Overview:
Marvan Atapattu, Roshan Mahanama's each 41, wicket-keeper Romesh Kaluwitharana's blazing 44 with four dismissals and Spinners guided Sri Lanka comprehensive 52-run victory over New Zealand, despite Shayne O'Connor's impressive debut three-wickets and Sri Lanka secured their place in the final in the fifth match of a Pepsi Independence Cup.
In-Depth Match Highlights:
Sri Lanka bowled out for 214 in 48.3 overs with top scorer by Romesh Kaluwitharana blasted a 44 off 36-balls, Marvan Atapattu struck 41 off 57-balls including 6-fours.
Roshan Mahanama cracked a 41 off 69-balls included 2-fours, Hashan Tillakaratne hit 29 off 58-balls contained 3-fours and Arjuna Ranatunga scored 15 off 30-balls with two-fours.
New Zealand best bowler by Gavin Larsen picked up 3-wickets for 43-runs in 9.3-overs including a maiden, Debutant Shayne O'Connor - who took 3-wickets for 44-runs in 9-overs on his debut ODI match and Nathan Astle took 2-wickets.
New Zealand bundled out for 162 in 44.5 overs with top scorer by Matt Horne struck 41 off 73-balls including 2-sixes & 2-fours.
Chris Harris cracked a run-a-ball unbeaten 26-runs Including 2-fours, Stephen Fleming scored 24 off 53-balls included 2-fours and Bryan Young hit 22 off 27-balls contained three-fours.
Sri Lanka best bowler by Sanath Jayasuriya, Aravinda de Silva, Kumar Dharmasena, Muttiah Muralitharan each took 2-wickets and one for Sajeewa de Silva - Chaminda Vaas.
Romesh Kaluwitharana named Player of the match for his blazing 44 off 36-balls including 5-fours with strike rate of 122.22 with his brilliant wicket-keeping to four dismissals.
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