WELLINGTON: Captain Dimuth Karunaratne says Sri Lanka will use their agonizing last-gasp defeat to New Zealand as motivation when the second one Test begins on Friday in Wellington,
Kane Williamson sealed an exhilarating New Zealand win by way of working a bye as the primary Test went to the general ball in Christchurch.
The hosts’ two-wicket triumph scuppered Sri Lanka’s probabilities of making the World Test Championship ultimate, handing the spot to India, who will face Australia.
“Unfortunately we aren’t in a position to progress (to the final), but it’s a two-Test series and we have to play for our pride,” Karunaratne informed journalists on Thursday.
“I can see the boys in the dressing room still want to win this match and draw the series.”
Karunaratne is aware of his staff paid a heavy worth for fielding mistakes in Christchurch, specifically when threat guy Williamson was once dropped on 33. He went directly to make a match-winning century.
“There were small things we couldn’t do well, that is the only concern, but we’re trying to correct the mistakes,” mentioned Karunaratne.
The Sri Lankan skipper says his seam bowlers may cause issues for Williamson and New Zealand’s most sensible order.
Asitha Fernando took seven wickets within the first Test.
“We can challenge the Kiwi top batters every time, even some of their players told me that they didn’t expect that kind of bowling pressure from the Sri Lankans,” mentioned Karunaratne.
“That’s a plus point.”
The 2d Test is at Wellington’s Basin Reserve, scene of the hosts’ memorable one-run win over England final month which squared off that two-Test sequence.
“We had great crowds last time we were here and got people talking about Test cricket,” mentioned captain Tim Southee, whose Black Caps are chasing a 3rd directly Test win.
Showers and top winds are forecast on Friday and Southee will come to a decision his staff after examining the fairway wicket.
“We’ll have a final look in the morning as there is a bit of weather around,” he added.
All-rounder Doug Bracewell has been added to the New Zealand squad as quilt for Neil Wagner, who’s sidelined after completing the primary Test with a again and hamstring damage.
Southee expects Sri Lanka to place up every other stern take a look at.
“They are a quality side, as we saw in Christchurch,” he mentioned.
“They have had a great two-year cycle in the World Test Championship and they will want to finish strong in what has been a good two years for them.
“Its a special day, that is our final Test for the summer season and our final for various months, so I’m certain the fellows will need a excellent end to what is been a thrilling summer season
Kane Williamson sealed an exhilarating New Zealand win by way of working a bye as the primary Test went to the general ball in Christchurch.
The hosts’ two-wicket triumph scuppered Sri Lanka’s probabilities of making the World Test Championship ultimate, handing the spot to India, who will face Australia.
“Unfortunately we aren’t in a position to progress (to the final), but it’s a two-Test series and we have to play for our pride,” Karunaratne informed journalists on Thursday.
“I can see the boys in the dressing room still want to win this match and draw the series.”
Karunaratne is aware of his staff paid a heavy worth for fielding mistakes in Christchurch, specifically when threat guy Williamson was once dropped on 33. He went directly to make a match-winning century.
“There were small things we couldn’t do well, that is the only concern, but we’re trying to correct the mistakes,” mentioned Karunaratne.
The Sri Lankan skipper says his seam bowlers may cause issues for Williamson and New Zealand’s most sensible order.
Asitha Fernando took seven wickets within the first Test.
“We can challenge the Kiwi top batters every time, even some of their players told me that they didn’t expect that kind of bowling pressure from the Sri Lankans,” mentioned Karunaratne.
“That’s a plus point.”
The 2d Test is at Wellington’s Basin Reserve, scene of the hosts’ memorable one-run win over England final month which squared off that two-Test sequence.
“We had great crowds last time we were here and got people talking about Test cricket,” mentioned captain Tim Southee, whose Black Caps are chasing a 3rd directly Test win.
Showers and top winds are forecast on Friday and Southee will come to a decision his staff after examining the fairway wicket.
“We’ll have a final look in the morning as there is a bit of weather around,” he added.
All-rounder Doug Bracewell has been added to the New Zealand squad as quilt for Neil Wagner, who’s sidelined after completing the primary Test with a again and hamstring damage.
Southee expects Sri Lanka to place up every other stern take a look at.
“They are a quality side, as we saw in Christchurch,” he mentioned.
“They have had a great two-year cycle in the World Test Championship and they will want to finish strong in what has been a good two years for them.
“Its a special day, that is our final Test for the summer season and our final for various months, so I’m certain the fellows will need a excellent end to what is been a thrilling summer season