5th ODI: New Zealand v Sri Lanka at Mount Maunganui

Martin Guptill is at it again. He has had some series. His 51 boundaries are the most in a bilateral 5-match series, surpassing the previous record of 49 held by Shane Watson.

New Zealand are 229/4 after 43 overs. Sri Lanka need to win to level the series, though with New Zealand having plenty of batting to come, they will likely be chasing 300+.

Chameera looks a real promising prospect for Sri Lanka. He impressed me in the Test series and has bowled well again in this ODI series.

16 runs from the last over gets New Zealand up to 294/5. Santner looks like a great young cricketer, especially coming in at the end of an innings. Sri Lanka will do well to chase down 295 to tie this series.

I just finished watching the highlights of Sri Lanka's innings. Scoreboard pressure really got to them. They were in a good position, needing 79 from the final 10 overs with 5 wickets still in hand. Chandimal is a superstar in the making. He really impressed me last year and he continues on with his good form.

Sri Lanka LOSE.

by 3 few runs  :-[

Dilshan has become a DUCK farmer ..