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Arnold's unbeaten 78 guides Sri Lanka past New Zealand in Wellington
Russel Arnold completed a three-wicket chase after Nuwan Zoysa restricted New Zealand with four wickets.
2001-02-03 · WestpacTrust Stadium, Wellington, New Zealand
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Sri Lanka defeated New Zealand by three wickets in the second one-day international at WestpacTrust Stadium in Wellington on 3 February 2001. Russel Arnold remained unbeaten on 78 from 90 balls as the visitors reached 209 for seven in 48.3 overs. New Zealand had made 205 for eight after choosing to bat, while a slow-over-rate penalty restricted Sri Lanka's reply to 49 overs.
Details
Nuwan Zoysa took four for 28 from nine overs, dismissing Nathan Astle, Stephen Fleming, Chris Harris and James Franklin. Harris supplied New Zealand's highest score, 56 from 87 balls, and Adam Parore added 34. Roger Twose retired hurt on 11, leaving the hosts to rebuild without another completed dismissal against his name.
Context
Sri Lanka slipped to 82 for four before Arnold and Aravinda de Silva put on 63 for the fifth wicket. De Silva contributed 37, but three run-outs kept the chase unsettled. Arnold stayed through the finish alongside Zoysa, who made nine not out. Jacob Oram's two for 20 was New Zealand's best wicket return, while Arnold received the player-of-the-match award.
Period by period
| Runs / wickets (overs notation) | New Zealand | Sri Lanka |
|---|---|---|
| Final | 205/8 (50 overs) | 209/7 (48.3 overs) |
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