Sri Lanka needs only 36 runs from 42 balls at this moment. Sri Lanka has already lost 7 wickets. And has been able to collect 174 runs. Sri Lankan batsmen will have to collect more than 5 runs per over on average. And this is a very difficult task at this moment. Because Sri Lanka has already lost seven important wickets.
However, Kusal mendis has been at the crease for a long time. Kusal mendis is still unbeaten after collecting 60 runs. New Zealand bowlers are not able to take this important wicket. If this wicket could be taken quickly, New Zealand would have been able to win this match by a big margin. If Mendis stays at the crease, it will definitely become more difficult for New Zealand to win the match.
Michael Bracewell has bowled well today. Michael Bracewell has taken four wickets for 36 runs in 10 overs. Besides, Mitchell Santner has given only 33 runs in 10 overs.