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Muralitharan Magical Spin Bowling | Chamara Silva Remarkable 150 | Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 2006

Cricket

Year2026

Duration18m

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Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @cricketmax87   Sri Lanka produced a complete team performance at the Basin Reserve, crushing New Zealand by 217 runs to level the Test series. The star of the match was Muttiah Muralitharan, whose magical spin bowling and remarkable consistency once again proved too much for the hosts. Chasing a massive 504-run target, New Zealand were bowled out for 286 in 85.1 overs despite resistance from Daniel Vettori (51) and James Franklin (44). Muralitharan led the charge with 6/87 in the second innings and finished with extraordinary match figures of 10/118. This was Murali’s ninth ten-wicket haul of the year and the fifth time in his last six Tests that he had taken ten wickets in a match. His incredible spell on a drying pitch capped an astonishing calendar year in which he collected 90 wickets in just 11 Tests. Sri Lanka also found a new hero in Chamara Silva. After suffering a pair in the first Test at Christchurch, Silva bounced back magnificently with scores of 61 and an unbeaten 152, earning the Man of the Match award. His courage and determination were praised by captain Mahela Jayawardene after the game. The Sri Lankan attack kept New Zealand under constant pressure. Lasith Malinga provided breakthroughs, Chaminda Vaas maintained relentless accuracy, while Kumar Sangakkara’s energetic wicketkeeping and chatter added intensity behind the stumps. 🏏 Match Highlights: Muttiah Muralitharan 10/118 in the match Second innings: Murali 6/87 Chamara Silva 152* & 61 – Man of the Match Daniel Vettori 51 and James Franklin 44 fought hard Sri Lanka won by 217 runs Series levelled in dominant style 📍 Match Info: Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Basin Reserve Test Match Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand #SriLanka #Muralitharan #Murali #ChamaraSilva #CricketHighlights #TestCricket #SriLankaCricket #NewZealandCricket #VintageCricket #ClassicTest