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Friday, January 23, 2015

2015 New Zealand Vs Sri Lanka Fifth ODI @ Dunedin Friday Jan 23,2015 - Luke Ronchi and Grant Elliott in World Record 6th wicket partnership

 
A record batting blitz by Luke Ronchi and Grant Elliott set New Zealand up for an overwhelming 108-run win over Sri Lanka in their 5th ODI in Dunedin on Friday Jan 23,2015

In a stunning display of power hitting,Luke Ronchi170* (in 99 Balls with 4x14 and 6x9)and Grant Elliott  104*(in 96 Balls with 4x7 and 6x2)bludgeoned an unbeaten 267 to lift New Zealand from 93-5 to 360-5 in their 50 overs in a world record 6th-wicket stand.

In addition to the world-record partnership with Elliott, his unbeaten 170 was his maiden ODI century and the highest ODI score by a number seven batsman.

Scorecard
New Zealand 360/5 (50/50 ov)
Sri Lanka 252 (43.4/50 ov)

Match Result
New Zealand won by 108 Runs

MOM -Luke Ronchi and Grant Elliot of NZ

Series Result 
New Zealand led the 7-match series 3-1

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