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SL-NZ Test Series 2024: O’Rourke’s Career-Best 5-fer Destroys Sri Lanka

The Kiwi seamer destroyed the host with his 5/55.

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On the second day of the first Test in Galle, New Zealand knocked the hosts for 305 runs, thanks to a spectacular bowling display by William O’Rourke, who took a five-wicket haul (5/55). New Zealand so far scored 97/1.

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Sri Lanka took the day at 302/7 but lost Prabath Jayasuriya, shortly after lunch, to lbw by Ajaz Patel in the third over. Not more than an hour later, rain interrupted the game for 45 minutes. On resumption, O’Rourke claimed two more wickets, sending Ramesh Mendis lbw and Asitha Fernando bowled. In that space of time, Sri Lanka managed three runs but lost three wickets.

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Lunch was taken at noon local time, and the rest of the revised schedule read Tea at 3:10 PM and Stumps at 6:00 PM, subject to improvement in the weather.

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Aditya Mallick

Aditya Mallick

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Aditya Mallick is a Senior Sub-Editor (Sports) with over 4+ years of experience covering a wide range of sports, including cricket and football. His in-depth coverage of major sporting events such as ICC Cricket tournaments and prominent football leagues demonstrates his expertise in the field. Aditya holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Maharshi Dayanand University and has contributed to leading media outlets like Zee News and The Times of India. Aditya's articles undergo rigorous fact-checking by a dedicated News Desk team before publication, ensuring accuracy and reliability. His commitment to journalistic integrity has made him a trusted voice in sports media. Beyond the newsroom, Aditya actively engages with the sporting community and is a member of various sports journalism and media associations. Feel free to connect with him on LinkedIn to stay updated with his latest insights and contributions to sports journalism.

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First published on: Sep 19, 2024 02:09 PM IST


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