SL tour of NZ, Dec 21 - Jan 29

[Arthur Crabtree]

DV at five feels a curious choice.

Taylor needs some runs, but at least Guppy scored a few, and Tim's back.

[andy]

i think Vettori with 5 they are just experimenting at the moment...remeber Willamson is to come back into this side..

[Arthur Crabtree]

Does 'experimenting' mean they might do it? I suppose it does give them Anderson at seven.

Given Dan hasn't played cricket for about a year, it seems hopeful to imagine him at number five in his weaker discipline, even as a plan B. Maybe Elliott would be better, unless he's injured.

[andy]

no i dont think they will do it...i think Vettori will make way for Willamson, with Latham dropping back down to 5..

[Aidan11]

SL have settled down after that early wicket.

[Aidan11]

Not surprising seeing as it's Dilly & Sanga at the wicket.

[Aidan11]

Williamson helped NZ to victory.

[shankycricket]

Another great finish from Ronchi. Continues to grow in stature. Could be a really key player for NZ especially with Taylor and Guptill out of form.

[andy]

Taylor looks horribly out of nick doesn't he.... no runs, and is taking up a lot of deliveries as well.. the other day his S/R was 47 in a odi!!

[rich1uk]

no Mathews for SL tonight , thirimane captains

NZ to bat first

[rich1uk]

guptill has a big waft at a wide one first ball and edges it to the keeper

terrible shot

[rich1uk]

ball is really nipping around at the start here

[Aidan11]

Some good bowling early on.

[rich1uk]

Some good bowling early on.

McCullum looking ominous tho

[Aidan11]

Very wise not to review that one.