Twitter Reactions: Sensational Seifert seals New Zealand’s fate in T20I series against Sri Lanka

New Zealand defeated Sri Lanka by four wickets to win the T20I series 2-1.

By Koustav Sengupta

Updated - 08 Apr 2023, 10:17 IST

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Courtesy of some brilliant batting by Tim Seifert, New Zealand defeated Sri Lanka in the third T20I and eventually won the series 2-1. Even though some of the senior pros in the form of Kane Williamson, Tim Southee, Trent Boult, and Michael Bracewell, among many others, are missing at the moment because of IPL 2023, the Black Caps had no problem whatsoever getting over the line against the Asian champions. 

Meanwhile, batting first, the Dasun Shanka-led side posted 182 runs on the board after 20 overs. Opener Kusal Mendis was brilliant with the bat, scoring 73 runs off just 48 deliveries while Kusal Perera chipped in with 33 runs off 21 deliveries. Dhanajaya de Silva and Dasun Shanaka later played quick cameos and courtesy of which Sri Lanka put up a healthy score on board. However, they looked at least 15 runs short at the John Davies Oval, as the pitch was tailor-made for the batters to dominate.

In the second innings, the Tom Latham-led side got a perfect start as Tim Seifert wreaked havoc in the middle. Chad Bowes supported him well but unfortunately got out to Lahiru Kumara. However, the 28-year-old did not change the tempo of the game even after the wicket and eventually helped New Zealand win the match by four wickets. 

Notably, with the help of three sixes and ten boundaries, Seifert smashed 88 runs off 48 deliveries, and Latham scored 31 runs off 23 balls batting at three. However, soon after they were sent back to the pavilion, there was a bit of panic as both Daryl Mitchell and Mark Chapman struggled to get going. 

New Zealand felt the wrath of Lankan bowlers in the final four overs, with the Kiwis losing three wickets in the final over of the game. However, somehow the side managed to stick together as Adam Milne and Rachin Ravindra ultimately helped the team win the match by four wickets.

Here's how Twitter reacted -

Simon Wood@WoodOnWineNZ
Timmy :( :( hell of an innings, but thrown away a maiden T20 International ton. #NZvsSL
09:43 AM · Apr 08, 2023
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Micky@MickyMick17
No, that's a pretty tame dismissal Seifert but equally well played. Deserved the 💯 #NZvsSL
09:42 AM · Apr 08, 2023
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CA Sahil Singla@SahilSi20606292
Tim Seifert is some talent man. #NZvsSL #T20 #timseifert #IPL2023 #Cricket
09:42 AM · Apr 08, 2023
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Sakun@Sakun_SD
If IPL cares about overseas talent, Kusal Mendis should be part of it. But they always will go for a player from AUS or ENG based on popularity and their obsession with players from those two countries. #IPL2023 #NZvSL
08:21 AM · Apr 08, 2023
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Thurunu Jayasiri@ThurunuJ
Most T20I half centuries by Sri Lankan 🇱🇰 wicket-keeper batter outside home : 7 half centuries - Kusal Mendis *** 6 half centuries - Kumar Sangakkara #NZvSL
07:24 AM · Apr 08, 2023
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AnonymousWorkaholic@AnonymousWork7
Brilliant from @maheesht61 👏🏻 one man show! Why was he not considered over Hasaranga in the ODIs has to be questioned from the selection team #NZvsSL #NZvSL
09:38 AM · Apr 08, 2023
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Cricket pk@Cricketpk37
What a beautiful place to play cricket❤ #NZvsSL #Cricket
09:54 AM · Apr 08, 2023
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Armin@dharmendayal
Seilfert in excellent form #NZvsSL
09:31 AM · Apr 08, 2023
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AnonymousWorkaholic@AnonymousWork7
This 3 match series T20: Hasaranga 11 overs 93 runs 2 wickets 17 dots at 8.46 Theekshana 12 overs 62 runs 1 wicket 34 dots at 5.17 with a super over 8 for 2 Excellent by Theekshana 👏🏻 @OfficialSLC why wasn’t he selected for the ODIs? #SriLanka #NZvsSL #NZvSL
10:05 AM · Apr 08, 2023
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Jaswanth@JaswanthRacha
Jimmy Neesham is out 0(0). What a rare instance..... #NZvSL #NZvsSL #SLvsNZ #NewZealand
10:11 AM · Apr 08, 2023
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Ðíהϋ ✪@awesomedinu
Test Lost ODI Lost T20 Lost #NZvsSL
10:10 AM · Apr 08, 2023
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AnonymousWorkaholic@AnonymousWork7
Lahiru is not the bowler I’d want bowling the last over. Memories of 3 David Miller 6s to win the match. But good effort. Should have made the second run out. #NZvsSL #NZvSL
10:09 AM · Apr 08, 2023
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Gaurang Mestry@Gaurang321
Couldn't Win The Test Series, Neither ODI Series & Nor The T20 Series As Well. Wharra A Tour Of New Zealand For So Called @daniel86cricket 's Asian Champion SRILANKA 😂😴 Don't Worry He Is Hiding Now. #NZvsSL
10:09 AM · Apr 08, 2023
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