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Oram and Harris half-centuries help New Zealand hold off Sri Lanka
New Zealand defended 282 at Jade Stadium as James Franklin and Craig McMillan took three wickets each in a 13-run victory.
2001-02-11 · Christchurch
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Confirmed development
New Zealand defeated Sri Lanka by 13 runs in the fifth one-day international at Jade Stadium in Christchurch on 11 February 2001. Jacob Oram made 59 from 57 balls, including four sixes, as the home side posted 282 for six after being asked to bat. Oram’s innings earned him the Player of the Match award.
Details
Adam Parore contributed 49 and Stephen Fleming 40, before Chris Harris and Lou Vincent supplied an unbeaten seventh-wicket partnership of 85. Harris finished on 52 from 43 balls and Vincent on 31 from 26, lifting New Zealand from 197 for six to its final total. Sri Lanka’s reply then encountered early trouble, losing three wickets for 21.
Context
Marvan Atapattu’s 76 and Mahela Jayawardene’s 46 rebuilt the chase, with Russel Arnold adding 51 later in the innings. Sri Lanka was nevertheless dismissed for 269 in 49.2 overs. James Franklin took three for 44 and Craig McMillan matched those figures, while Daryl Tuffey collected two for 51. The combined bowling effort protected New Zealand’s total despite several substantial Sri Lankan contributions.
Period by period
| Runs / wickets (overs notation) | New Zealand | Sri Lanka |
|---|---|---|
| Final | 282/6 (50 overs) | 269 all out (49.2 overs) |
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