There it is, Southee with the 3/4 seam, through the gate, which looked well covered but maybe too late, hits middle n off. Looked awesome live, started to swing then just straightened.

So, SL 200-5 have a lead of 175, if NZ can get them all out below 250, I cannot see NZ not winning this one. Matthews is still out there though, but SL do not have the tail NZ do with the bat.

Edit: I agree with Rigga and Flem, Southee should have a 3rd slip in, a catch has already gone through there. This is where you need Kane to say something to him. While the ball is going passed the outside edge, NZ should be on full attack instead of trying to restrict a few runs.

Edit: Why is Tickener on with only 8 overs into new ball, Southee was getting the ball talking. Unless he is swapping ends with Henry. NZ need Matthews. Im very surprised nobody has bowled a heated yorker yet, Tickener needs to put in an effort 140kph yorker.

Edit: Congrats to Matthews, the 35yo scoring another ton, has worked hard to survive the new ball.

I feel like NZ have not used the new ball well, even now its only 10 overs old, seam will still be hard.

Edit: Well I expected more from the new ball, but it is showing the impact of Southee and Henry bowling soooo many overs this match due to the Wagner injury after just 3 overs. NZ really missing Boult, not only was he the better part of the swing Duo, he has the ability to take right hand batsman wickets when the swing has gone, times like now where NZ need to open that tail up. So close, but reminds me of that aus tour where we had them 5 down but just couldnt push for a couple more to own the test. Now SL looks to be in a strong position. If they go hard after Tea they could put NZ in late in this 3rd session. Game could go either way.