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New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, 1st ODI Match Summary

NZ vs SL, 2025 - ODI Summary

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Scorecard
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Match Ended   
1st ODI, Cello Basin Reserve, Wellington , Jan 05, 2025
New Zealand New Zealand
180/1 (26.2/50)
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
178 (43.4/50)
New Zealand beat Sri Lanka by 9 wickets
  • Player of the Match
    Matt Henry
    4/19(10)
SL 178/10
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/110907-avishka-fernando-playerprofile>Avishka Fernando</a>
Avishka Fernando
56 (63)
  • 6x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 88.88SR
<a href=/cricket/players/115211-janith-liyanage-playerprofile>Janith Liyanage</a>
Janith Liyanage
36 (54)
  • 4x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 66.66SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Matt Henry
ECON 1.90
10
OVERS
19/4
R/W
Bowler
Jacob Duffy
ECON 4.50
8.4
OVERS
39/2
R/W
NZ 180/1
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/62367-william-alexander-young-playerprofile>Will Young</a>
Will Young
90 (86)
  • 12x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 104.65SR
<a href=/cricket/players/113659-rachin-ravindra-playerprofile>Rachin Ravindra</a>
Rachin Ravindra
45 (36)
  • 6x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 125SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Chamindu Wickramasinghe
ECON 8.40
3.2
OVERS
28/1
R/W
Bowler
Wanindu Hasaranga
ECON 4.83
6
OVERS
29/0
R/W
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Right then, that is it from the game. A convincing victory for the hosts as they lead this ODI series by 1-0. The second ODI between these two sides will be played on Wednesday, the 8th of January. It will begin at 1 am GMT. Do join us for the early build up as well. Until then, take care, and cheers!
Mitchell Santner, the skipper of New Zealand, says that it was an all round performance as a team. Adds that the conditions were a bit challenging but the guys did well. Ends by saying that the Champion's Trophy has been in the back of their minds and they are working on it as well.
Charith Asalanka, the skipper of New Zealand, says that they knew it was windy and they failed to adapt to the conditions. Adds that New Zealand's bowling was excellent and they lost early wickets. Ends by saying that they will work on the negatives and take forward the positives from the game.
Matt Henry is the Player of the Match. He says that it was good to get the series underway and it was a good outing. Adds that the conditions were not easy but they performed as a team and played really well. Adds that they always try to grow as a team and he is happy with the win.
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Earlier in the game, New Zealand bowled out Sri Lanka for 178 inside 44 overs, thanks to Matt Henry's impressive 4 for 19. After a strong start where they dismissed Sri Lanka's top order for just 23 runs, Avishka Fernando and Janith Liyanage put together an 87-run partnership but couldn't save the innings. Henry took crucial wickets, including Fernando for 56, while Jacob Duffy finished the innings by taking the last wicket.
On the other hand, Sri Lanka's bowling performance left much to be desired, managing to claim only one wicket throughout the game! It was from the debutant, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, who can at least take solace in being the sole bright spot amid a largely disappointing outing. With this defeat, Sri Lanka will be keen to regroup and bounce back in their next game!
Young and Chapman navigated the innings superbly, leading New Zealand to a convincing victory. Young finished the match unbeaten on 90 runs, demonstrating excellent composure, while Chapman chipped in with a stylish 29 runs.
A convincing victory for New Zealand as they beat Sri Lanka by 9 wickets as they go 1-0 up in this ODI series! They took control early in their match, with their opening batters setting a lively pace. Rachin Ravindra assumed the role of aggressor, playing freely and confidently until an unfortunate dismissal at 45 runs in the 13th over. Following his exit, Will Young seamlessly transitioned into the attacking role, while Mark Chapman supported him effectively.
Over 26.2 : 180/1
6 Runs
  • 226.1
  • 426.2
W. Young
90 (86)
M. Chapman
29 (36)
C. Wickramasinghe
3.2-0-28-1
26.2
4
Chamindu Wickramasinghe To Will Young
FOUR! Will Young finishes off in style! Short, on middle, Will Young stays deep in his crease and pulls it elegantly through square leg for a boundary. New Zealand beat Sri Lanka by 9 wickets!
26.1
2
Chamindu Wickramasinghe To Will Young
Short, on off, Will Young pulls it through wide mid on for a brace.
Over 26 : 174/1
5 Runs
  • 025.1
  • 025.2
  • 025.3
  • 425.4
  • 125.5
  • 025.6
M. Chapman
29 (36)
W. Young
84 (84)
W. Hasaranga
6-0-29-0
25.6
0
Wanindu Hasaranga To Mark Chapman
Too full, on off, Mark Chapman blocks it to the fielder at short third.
25.5
1
Wanindu Hasaranga To Will Young
Fuller one, on middle, Will Young flicks it to mid-wicket for one.
25.4
4
Wanindu Hasaranga To Will Young
FOUR! Oh, how has that gone for a boundary? Full, on off, Will Young looks to sweep it but loses his balance. Still gets his bat as the ball races through short fine for a boundary.
25.3
0
Wanindu Hasaranga To Will Young
Bowls it outside off, Will Young looks to sweep it but gets a hit on his gloves.
25.2
0
Wanindu Hasaranga To Will Young
Full again, on off, Will Young leans on and blocks it to short covers.
25.1
0
Wanindu Hasaranga To Will Young
Too full, on off, Will Young blocks it to mid on.
Over 25 : 169/1
9 Runs
  • 424.1
  • 124.2
  • 024.3
  • 124.4
  • 124.5
  • 1 WD 24.6
  • 124.6
W. Young
79 (79)
M. Chapman
29 (35)
L. Kumara
6-0-48-0
24.6
1
Lahiru Kumara To Will Young
Hard length, on off, Will Young guides it to third man for one. Just 10 more needed now.
24.6
wd
Lahiru Kumara To Will Young
Wide! A wayward bouncer, on off, Will Young leaves. Wided.
24.5
1
Lahiru Kumara To Mark Chapman
Length, on off, Mark Chapman pulls it to mid-wicket for one more.
24.4
1
Lahiru Kumara To Will Young
In the air... and lands safe! Short, on off, Will Young looks to pull it but gets a top edge. The ball carries and lands safely at fine leg. They cross.
24.3
0
Lahiru Kumara To Will Young
Fuller one, on middle, Will Young leans on and blocks it to short covers.
24.2
1
Lahiru Kumara To Mark Chapman
Length, on off, Mark Chapman taps it to covers for one.
24.1
4
Lahiru Kumara To Mark Chapman
FOUR! Well played! Back of a length, on off, Mark Chapman picks it well and slaps it over mid on for a good looking boundary.
Over 24 : 160/1
2 Runs
  • 023.1
  • 023.2
  • 023.3
  • 123.4
  • 023.5
  • 123.6
M. Chapman
23 (32)
W. Young
77 (76)
W. Hasaranga
5-0-24-0
23.6
1
Wanindu Hasaranga To Mark Chapman
Fuller one, on leg, Mark Chapman moves forward and flicks it to square leg for one.
23.5
0
Wanindu Hasaranga To Mark Chapman
Lands it on off, Mark Chapman punches it to the cover fielder.
23.4
1
Wanindu Hasaranga To Will Young
Too full, on off, Will Young digs it to mid on for one.
23.3
0
Wanindu Hasaranga To Will Young
Full, on leg, Will Young flicks it to short mid-wicket.
23.2
0
Wanindu Hasaranga To Will Young
Too full, on off, Will Young digs it back to the bowler.
23.1
0
Wanindu Hasaranga To Will Young
Fuller one, on leg, Will Young flicks it to the square leg fielder.
Full Commentary
26 OV
5 Runs
W. Hasaranga to W. Young M. Chapman
  • 025.1
  • 025.2
  • 025.3
  • 425.4
  • 125.5
  • 025.6
25 OV
9 Runs
L. Kumara to M. Chapman W. Young
  • 424.1
  • 124.2
  • 024.3
  • 124.4
  • 124.5
  • 1 WD 24.6
  • 124.6
24 OV
2 Runs
W. Hasaranga to W. Young M. Chapman
  • 023.1
  • 023.2
  • 023.3
  • 123.4
  • 023.5
  • 123.6
23 OV
1 Runs
L. Kumara to W. Young M. Chapman
  • 022.1
  • 022.2
  • 022.3
  • 022.4
  • 122.5
  • 022.6
22 OV
2 Runs
W. Hasaranga to M. Chapman
  • 021.1
  • 021.2
  • 021.3
  • 021.4
  • 021.5
  • 221.6
21 OV
6 Runs
E. Malinga to M. Chapman W. Young
  • 1 WD 20.1
  • 020.1
  • 020.2
  • 120.3
  • 2 WD 20.4
  • 120.4
  • 020.5
  • 1 WD 20.6
  • 020.6
20 OV
6 Runs
W. Hasaranga to W. Young M. Chapman
  • 419.1
  • 119.2
  • 119.3
  • 019.4
  • 019.5
  • 019.6
19 OV
10 Runs
E. Malinga to M. Chapman W. Young
  • 118.1
  • 018.2
  • 418.3
  • 118.4
  • 018.5
  • 418.6
18 OV
8 Runs
W. Hasaranga to W. Young M. Chapman
  • 417.1
  • 217.2
  • 017.3
  • 117.4
  • 017.5
  • 117.6
17 OV
10 Runs
C. Wickramasinghe to W. Young M. Chapman
  • 416.1
  • 216.2
  • 116.3
  • 1 WD 16.4
  • 116.4
  • 116.5
  • 016.6
16 OV
7 Runs
A. Fernando to W. Young M. Chapman
  • 115.1
  • 015.2
  • 015.3
  • 415.4
  • 115.5
  • 115.6
15 OV
8 Runs
C. Wickramasinghe to M. Chapman W. Young
  • 114.1
  • 214.2
  • 114.3
  • 214.4
  • 114.5
  • 114.6
14 OV
5 Runs
A. Fernando to M. Chapman W. Young
  • 013.1
  • 113.2
  • 013.3
  • 413.4
  • 013.5
  • 013.6
13 OV
5 Runs
C. Wickramasinghe to W. Young R. Ravindra M. Chapman
  • 312.1
  • 012.2
  • W 12.3
  • 012.4
  • 1 WD 12.5
  • 1 LB 12.5
  • 012.6
12 OV
6 Runs
W. Hasaranga to R. Ravindra W. Young
  • 111.1
  • 011.2
  • 011.3
  • 211.4
  • 211.5
  • 111.6
11 OV
14 Runs
L. Kumara to R. Ravindra W. Young
  • 5 WD 10.1
  • 410.1
  • 010.2
  • 110.3
  • 410.4
  • 010.5
  • 010.6
10 OV
11 Runs
E. Malinga to R. Ravindra W. Young
  • 49.1
  • 19.2
  • 29.3
  • 09.4
  • 49.5
  • 09.6
9 OV
7 Runs
L. Kumara to R. Ravindra W. Young
  • 38.1
  • 48.2
  • 08.3
  • 08.4
  • 08.5
  • 08.6
8 OV
6 Runs
E. Malinga to R. Ravindra
  • 47.1
  • 07.2
  • 07.3
  • 07.4
  • 07.5
  • 1 WD 7.6
  • 17.6
7 OV
8 Runs
A. Fernando to R. Ravindra W. Young
  • 1 WD 6.1
  • 06.1
  • 26.2
  • 06.3
  • 16.4
  • 46.5
  • 06.6
6 OV
8 Runs
E. Malinga to W. Young R. Ravindra
  • 15.1
  • 05.2
  • 65.3
  • 15.4
  • 05.5
  • 05.6
5 OV
5 Runs
A. Fernando to W. Young R. Ravindra
  • 04.1
  • 24.2
  • 24.3
  • 04.4
  • 14.5
  • 04.6
4 OV
9 Runs
L. Kumara to W. Young R. Ravindra
  • 13.1
  • 03.2
  • 03.3
  • 03.4
  • 43.5
  • 43.6
3 OV
7 Runs
A. Fernando to R. Ravindra W. Young
  • 1 WD 2.1
  • 12.1
  • 42.2
  • 02.3
  • 12.4
  • 02.5
  • 02.6
2 OV
8 Runs
L. Kumara to W. Young R. Ravindra
  • 11.1
  • 01.2
  • 41.3
  • 21.4
  • 11.5
  • 01.6
1 OV
1 Runs
A. Fernando to W. Young R. Ravindra
  • 00.1
  • 00.2
  • 00.3
  • 00.4
  • 10.5
  • 00.6
Match Info
  • Venue Cello Basin Reserve, Wellington
  • Weather Bright and Sunny
  • Toss New Zealand won the toss and elected to field
  • Result New Zealand beat Sri Lanka by 9 wickets
  • Player of the Match Matt Henry
  • Umpire Richard Illingworth (ENG), Shaun Haig (NZ) and Richard Kettleborough (ENG)
  • Referee Jeff Crowe (NZ)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Sri Lanka 178/10 in 43.4 overs
  • Sri Lanka 153/6 in 36.0 overs
  • Referral 2 (34.1 ovs): W Hasaranga against New Zealand (caught) Suuccessful (NZ: 2, SL: 2)
  • Drinks: Sri Lanka 119/6 30.0 overs
  • A Fernando 9th ODI fifty: 50 runs in 52 balls (6x4) (1x6)
  • Sri Lanka 100/4 in 22.3 overs
  • 5th wkt Partnership: 50 off 57 balls between A Fernando (27) and J Liyanage (22)
  • Drinks: Sri Lanka 51/4 15.0 overs
  • Sri Lanka 51/4 in 15.0 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-10): Sri Lanka 23/4
  • Referral 1 (9.5 ovs): New Zealand against C Asalanka (caught) Successful (NZ: 2, SL: 2)
  • E Malinga makes his ODI debut for SriLanka
  • Referral 2 (20.6 ovs): Sri Lanka against W Young (LBW) Unsuccessful (NZ: 2, SL: 0)
  • New Zealand 150/1 in 20.1 overs
  • 2nd wkt Partnership: 50 off 39 balls between W Young (30) and M Chapman (17)
  • W Young 10th ODI fifty: 50 runs in 49 balls (6x4) (0x6)
  • Referral 1 (15.2 ovs): Sri Lanka against M Chapman (caught) Unsuccessful (NZ: 2, SL: 1)
  • Drinks: New Zealand 100/1 13.5 overs
  • New Zealand 100/1 in 13.4 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-10): New Zealand 70/0
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 50 off 43 balls between W Young (18) and R Ravindra (30)
  • New Zealand 50/0 in 7.1 overs
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