NZ vs SL: Adam Milne Breaks Pathum Nissanka's Bat With A Thunderbolt During The Second T20I Against Sri Lanka
Published - 05 Apr 2023, 05:40 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 12:15 AM
New Zealand pacer Adam Milne broke the bat handle of Sri Lankan opener Pathum Nissanka with a pacy delivery during the second Twenty20 International between the two teams at the University Oval in Dunedin on Wednesday, April 5. Nee Zealand beat Sri Lanka by nine wickets in the second T20I to level the three-match series at 1-1.
The Lankan Lions were bundled out for 141 runs after being asked to bat first. Adam Mile picked up his first five-wicket haul in the T20I, restricting the opposition to a low score. The right-arm pacer finished his spell with five wickets for 26 runs in his four overs. Milne was named Man of the Match for his brilliant performance with the ball.
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Adam Milne Broke Pathum Nissanka’s Bat
The incident took place in the first over of the Sri Lankan innings. Mine broke Nissanka’s bat handle on the fifth ball of the opening over. The right-arm pacer bowled a good-length delivery at a high pace, which hit Nissanka’s bat right under the handle and forced the batter to change the bat. Nissan took revenge by hitting four on the next delivery off Milne’s bowling.
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Kane Williamson’s Injury A Big Blow For Us – Gary Stead
New Zealand head coach Gary Stead spoke about the injury to white-ball captain Kane Williamson, who was injured while saving a boundary at deep midwicket in the opening match of the IPL 2023. Stead said Kane Williamson’s injury is a big blow for him and the team and that they will assess his condition in the next 24-48 hours.
“Our first thoughts are obviously with him, we’re not sure at this stage of the severity of the injury. He’s being assessed in the next 24-48 hours, so we will know more after that. All we know at this stage is it’s his right knee,” he said.
“It’s not nice to see anyone, let alone your captain of your white ball team, being injured. It’s a big blow for him, and it’s a big blow for us,” he added.
New Zealand will take on Sri Lanka in the third and final match of the T20I series at the John Davies Oval in Queenstown on Saturday, April 8. Sri Lanka will be hoping to end the tour with a victory, while the hosts are eyeing one more series victory.
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