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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

Match Ended

1st ODI, Cello Basin Reserve, Wellington , Jan 05, 2025

New Zealand

180/1 (26.2/50)

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

Top Batsmen

Avishka Fernando

56 (63)

6x4s
1x6s
88.88SR

Janith Liyanage

36 (54)

4x4s
1x6s
66.66SR

Top Bowlers

Matt Henry

ECON 1.90

OVERS

19/4

R/W

Jacob Duffy

ECON 4.50

8.4

OVERS

39/2

R/W

NZ 180/1

Top Batsmen

Will Young

90 (86)

12x4s
0x6s
104.65SR

Rachin Ravindra

45 (36)

6x4s
1x6s
125SR

Top Bowlers

Chamindu Wickramasinghe

ECON 8.40

3.2

OVERS

28/1

R/W

Wanindu Hasaranga

ECON 4.83

OVERS

29/0

R/W

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

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

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

Wanindu Hasaranga To Mark Chapman

Too full, on off, Mark Chapman blocks it to the fielder at short third.

25.5

Wanindu Hasaranga To Will Young

Fuller one, on middle, Will Young flicks it to mid-wicket for one.

25.4

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

Wanindu Hasaranga To Will Young

Bowls it outside off, Will Young looks to sweep it but gets a hit on his gloves.

25.2

Wanindu Hasaranga To Will Young

Full again, on off, Will Young leans on and blocks it to short covers.

25.1

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

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

Lahiru Kumara To Will Young

Wide! A wayward bouncer, on off, Will Young leaves. Wided.

24.5

Lahiru Kumara To Mark Chapman

Length, on off, Mark Chapman pulls it to mid-wicket for one more.

24.4

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

Lahiru Kumara To Will Young

Fuller one, on middle, Will Young leans on and blocks it to short covers.

24.2

Lahiru Kumara To Mark Chapman

Length, on off, Mark Chapman taps it to covers for one.

24.1

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

Wanindu Hasaranga To Mark Chapman

Fuller one, on leg, Mark Chapman moves forward and flicks it to square leg for one.

23.5

Wanindu Hasaranga To Mark Chapman

Lands it on off, Mark Chapman punches it to the cover fielder.

23.4

Wanindu Hasaranga To Will Young

Too full, on off, Will Young digs it to mid on for one.

23.3

Wanindu Hasaranga To Will Young

Full, on leg, Will Young flicks it to short mid-wicket.

23.2

Wanindu Hasaranga To Will Young

Too full, on off, Will Young digs it back to the bowler.

23.1

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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