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Sri Lanka vs New Zealand, 1st ODI Match Summary

SL vs NZ, 2024 - ODI Summary

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Scorecard
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1st ODI, Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla , Nov 13, 2024
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
324/5 (49.2/50)
New Zealand New Zealand
175/9 (27.0/27)
Sri Lanka beat New Zealand by 45 runs (DLS method)
  • Player of the Match
    Kusal Mendis
    143(128)
SL 324/5
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/64307-kusal-mendis-playerprofile>Kusal Mendis</a>
Kusal Mendis
143 (128)
  • 17x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 111.71SR
<a href=/cricket/players/110907-avishka-fernando-playerprofile>Avishka Fernando</a>
Avishka Fernando
100 (115)
  • 9x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 86.95SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Jacob Duffy
ECON 4.92
8.2
OVERS
41/3
R/W
Bowler
Ish Sodhi
ECON 6.20
10
OVERS
62/1
R/W
NZ 175/9
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/62367-william-alexander-young-playerprofile>Will Young</a>
Will Young
48 (46)
  • 8x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 104.34SR
<a href=/cricket/players/120808-tim-robinson-playerprofile>Tim Robinson</a>
Tim Robinson
35 (36)
  • 4x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 97.22SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Dilshan Madushanka
ECON 9.75
4
OVERS
39/3
R/W
Bowler
Charith Asalanka
ECON 5.00
3
OVERS
15/2
R/W
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Right then, that is it from this rain-curtailed game. Sri Lanka takes the early lead in the series with a good all-round effort. The hosts will look to seal the series in the next one while the Kiwis will want to level things up. The 2nd ODI will be played at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on 17th November, Sunday. It will begin at 9 am GMT, but as you know, you can always join us early for all the build-up to the match. Until then, cheers and goodbye!
Charith Asalanka, the victorious skipper of Sri Lanka says they had a chat in the drinks break and decided to bowl a few tight overs and the boys responded perfectly. Adds that with the ball being wet, it was difficult but the bowlers bowled really well. On the toss, he says he wanted to bat first because it looked like a wicket that suited batting and appreciates the way Kusal and Avishka batted. Mentions that they were short of a bowler at the start and his plan was to bring himself on when a new batter came into bat.
Mitchell Santner, the captain of New Zealand says that he is disappointed by the team's performance, and losing wickets in cluster never helps. Adds Maheesh Theekshana bowled pretty well and the rain and dew played a big factor as well. Says that there are a lot of learnings to take from this game and after that excellent opening partnership, they should have done better. Ends by saying that they will come back stronger in the next one.
Kusal Mendis is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his fantastic hundred (143 runs off 128 balls) which is also the highest individual score for a Lankan batter against New Zealand in ODIs. He says that Pathum Nissanka got out early so he and Avishka Fernando built up a good partnership. Adds that the wicket was on the slower side, some balls turned and some came straight. Mentions that the plan was to keep things simple in the middle overs and his approach has always been to attack the bowlers and put them under pressure early on.
Presentation Time...
Maheesh Theekshana is in for a chat. He says he was at the right spot at the right time and that crucial catch just stuck. Adds that they kept things simple and knew they needed one breakthrough to get a few more. Mentions that it was tough but the bowling department did extremely well. Appreciates Charith Asalanka and says he is a batter and knows what the players plan for and bowled really well.
Earlier, Sri Lanka put up an impressive total in a rain-affected innings, shortened by four balls. Centurions Mendis and Avishka led the way, building a remarkable 206-run partnership - the highest for Sri Lanka against New Zealand for any wicket in ODIs. Duffy stood out among the bowlers with three wickets, while Bracewell and Sodhi claimed one apiece. Despite a prolonged rain delay that cost valuable overs, the ground staff moved quickly to get the field ready as soon as the rain let up. The revised target for the Kiwis being set at 221 runs in 27 overs.
Sri Lanka, meanwhile, were on the back foot for the first half of the chase but bounced back impressively after the drinks break. Initially, their pacers struggled, and the team’s body language dipped. However, whatever skipper Asalanka said during the break clearly worked. Theekshana came on and removed both openers in the same over, sparking a shift in momentum. The captain himself contributed with a couple of crucial wickets, turning the game in Sri Lanka's favor, while Vandersay chipped in with one. Dilshan Madushanka ended up with three wickets wrapping up a fantastic performance.
New Zealand got off to a flying start, with Young taking on the role of aggressor while debutant Tim Robinson played a supporting hand. They were comfortably placed at 88/0 after 13 overs, but the drinks break broke their momentum and marked the beginning of their downfall. Both openers fell in the same over, and, in no time, they found themselves struggling at 110/5. From a promising position in the chase, they ended up in trouble due to a lack of patience and some reckless shot selection. Michael Bracewell did show up some fight with a knock of 34 off 32, but with no support from others it was never going to be enough.
SRI LANKA TAKES A 1-0 LEAD IN THE SERIES! With this win, the hosts extend their incredible home record in ODIs losing just once in the last 7 games! This victory was really set up by the twin hundreds from Kusal Mendis and Avishka Fernando. However, the bowling came under a bit of pressure after the chase was reduced to 27 overs, but they held their nerves well and struck at the crucial moments to seal the win.
Over 27 : 175/9
5 Runs
  • 126.1
  • W 26.2
  • W 26.3
  • 426.4
  • 026.5
  • 026.6
J. Duffy
4 (3)
M. Bracewell
34 (32)
D. Madushanka
4-0-39-3
26.6
0
Dilshan Madushanka To Jacob Duffy
That's it! Sri Lanka win the game by 45 runs (DLS)! A very convincing win for the hosts! Dilshan Madushanka digs it in short and over off, Jacob Duffy fails to ramp it over and the ball goes past to the keeper.
26.5
0
Dilshan Madushanka To Jacob Duffy
Full, at the stumps, Jacob Duffy jams it back to the bowler.
26.4
4
Dilshan Madushanka To Jacob Duffy
FOUR! Anticlimactic! Dilshan Madushanka goes full and looks to sneak this through too but ends up bowling a very low full toss, on off, Jacob Duffy gets his bat low and wrists it through mid-wicket for a boundary.
Jacob Duffy is the last man to walk out for New Zealand!
26.3
W
Dilshan Madushanka To Ish Sodhi OUT!
OUT! BOWLED'EM! Dilshan Madushanka hits the leg stump this time! In came Ish Sodhi and walks back for a golden duck. Dilshan Madushanka on a hattrick! Fires this full too, angling it in, on middle and leg, pace on, Ish Sodhi looks to play at it across the line but misses. The ball zips off the deck and hits the leg stump.
Ish Sodhi walks out to bat next!
26.2
W
Dilshan Madushanka To Nathan Smith OUT!
OUT! TIMBER! Dilshan Madushanka cleans Smith up! Fired in full and on off, coming straight on, skidding through a bit, Nathan Smith has a wild swing across the line but misses. The ball goes under the bat and rattles the off stump.
26.1
1
Dilshan Madushanka To Michael Bracewell
Comes from over the wicket and hurls it full, on middle, Michael Bracewell clubs it to long off for a single.
Over 26 : 170/7
8 Runs
  • 025.1
  • 1 LB 25.2
  • 125.3
  • 125.4
  • 125.5
  • 425.6
N. Smith
9 (7)
M. Bracewell
33 (31)
A. Fernando
5-0-26-0
25.6
4
Asitha Fernando To Nathan Smith
FOUR! Nicely done! Asitha Fernando bowls a full toss, on off, Nathan Smith whips it well and gets it through the gap at mid-wicket for a boundary.
25.5
1
Asitha Fernando To Michael Bracewell
Another full toss, outside off, Michael Bracewell carves it away to deep point for one.
25.4
1
Asitha Fernando To Nathan Smith
Keeps it full and on off, Nathan Smith steps out, collects it on the full and hits it to long on for one.
25.3
1
Asitha Fernando To Michael Bracewell
Serves it on a fuller length, outside off, Michael Bracewell jams it to deep point for a single.
25.2
lb
Asitha Fernando To Nathan Smith
Full and on middle and leg, Nathan Smith tries to flick but misses. The ball goes to short third off his shoe and they collect a leg bye!
25.1
0
Asitha Fernando To Nathan Smith
A low full toss, on leg, Nathan Smith is caught off-guard and is late on his shot. The ball clips his pad and goes to the off side.
Over 25 : 162/7
6 Runs
  • W 24.1
  • 1 LB 24.2
  • 124.3
  • 1 LB 24.4
  • 224.5
  • 124.6
N. Smith
4 (3)
M. Bracewell
31 (29)
M. Theekshana
6-0-32-2
24.6
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Nathan Smith
Short and outside off, Nathan Smith punches it to deep point for a single.
24.5
2
Maheesh Theekshana To Nathan Smith
Tossed up, on off, Nathan Smith turns it around to long on for a couple of runs.
24.4
lb
Maheesh Theekshana To Michael Bracewell
Full and on leg, Michael Bracewell looks to sweep but misses. The ball goes off his pads to short leg and the batters collect a leg bye.
24.3
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Nathan Smith
Full, on middle, Nathan Smith tucks it to square leg for a single and gets off the mark.
24.2
lb
Maheesh Theekshana To Michael Bracewell
Full, on middle and leg, Michael Bracewell misses on his heave and collect s a leg bye off his pads.
Nathan Smith walks in next!
Full Commentary
27 OV
5 Runs
D. Madushanka to M. Bracewell N. Smith I. Sodhi J. Duffy
  • 126.1
  • W 26.2
  • W 26.3
  • 426.4
  • 026.5
  • 026.6
26 OV
8 Runs
A. Fernando to N. Smith M. Bracewell
  • 025.1
  • 1 LB 25.2
  • 125.3
  • 125.4
  • 125.5
  • 425.6
25 OV
6 Runs
M. Theekshana to M. Bracewell M. Santner N. Smith
  • W 24.1
  • 1 LB 24.2
  • 124.3
  • 1 LB 24.4
  • 224.5
  • 124.6
24 OV
7 Runs
A. Fernando to M. Bracewell M. Santner
  • 123.1
  • 023.2
  • 123.3
  • 023.4
  • 1 LB 23.5
  • 423.6
23 OV
4 Runs
M. Theekshana to M. Santner M. Bracewell
  • 022.1
  • 222.2
  • 122.3
  • 022.4
  • 022.5
  • 122.6
22 OV
13 Runs
D. Madushanka to M. Hay M. Santner M. Bracewell
  • 221.1
  • W 21.2
  • 121.3
  • 421.4
  • 421.5
  • 221.6
21 OV
4 Runs
M. Theekshana to M. Bracewell
  • 020.1
  • 420.2
  • 020.3
  • 020.4
  • 020.5
  • 020.6
20 OV
12 Runs
J. Vandersay to M. Hay M. Bracewell
  • 119.1
  • 419.2
  • 119.3
  • 619.4
  • 019.5
  • 019.6
19 OV
6 Runs
C. Asalanka to M. Bracewell M. Hay
  • 018.1
  • 418.2
  • 118.3
  • 018.4
  • 018.5
  • 118.6
18 OV
9 Runs
J. Vandersay to M. Bracewell G. Phillips
  • 117.1
  • 117.2
  • 017.3
  • 317.4
  • 417.5
  • W 17.6
17 OV
2 Runs
C. Asalanka to G. Phillips M. Chapman M. Bracewell
  • 116.1
  • 016.2
  • W 16.3
  • 016.4
  • 016.5
  • 116.6
16 OV
3 Runs
J. Vandersay to G. Phillips M. Chapman
  • 015.1
  • 015.2
  • 115.3
  • 115.4
  • 115.5
  • 015.6
15 OV
6 Runs
C. Asalanka to H. Nicholls M. Chapman
  • 014.1
  • 114.2
  • 114.3
  • 414.4
  • W 14.5
  • 114.6
14 OV
2 Runs
M. Theekshana to W. Young T. Robinson H. Nicholls
  • 113.1
  • W 13.2
  • 013.3
  • 113.4
  • 013.5
  • W 13.6
13 OV
4 Runs
J. Vandersay to T. Robinson W. Young
  • 212.1
  • 012.2
  • 112.3
  • 112.4
  • 012.5
  • 012.6
12 OV
7 Runs
K. Mendis to T. Robinson W. Young
  • 011.1
  • 111.2
  • 411.3
  • 111.4
  • 011.5
  • 111.6
11 OV
5 Runs
J. Vandersay to T. Robinson W. Young
  • 110.1
  • 110.2
  • 110.3
  • 010.4
  • 110.5
  • 110.6
10 OV
8 Runs
K. Mendis to W. Young T. Robinson
  • 49.1
  • 29.2
  • 09.3
  • 19.4
  • 19.5
  • 09.6
9 OV
7 Runs
J. Vandersay to T. Robinson W. Young
  • 08.1
  • 08.2
  • 2 WD 8.3
  • 08.3
  • 18.4
  • 28.5
  • 28.6
8 OV
13 Runs
D. Madushanka to T. Robinson W. Young
  • 47.1
  • 17.2
  • 47.3
  • 07.4
  • 47.5
  • 07.6
7 OV
4 Runs
J. Liyanage to W. Young T. Robinson
  • 16.1
  • 16.2
  • 06.3
  • 06.4
  • 16.5
  • 16.6
6 OV
9 Runs
M. Theekshana to W. Young
  • 05.1
  • 05.2
  • 05.3
  • 45.4
  • 45.5
  • 15.6
5 OV
8 Runs
A. Fernando to T. Robinson
  • 44.1
  • 04.2
  • 04.3
  • 44.4
  • 04.5
  • 04.6
4 OV
9 Runs
M. Theekshana to W. Young T. Robinson
  • 13.1
  • 43.2
  • 13.3
  • 03.4
  • 1 WD 3.5
  • 13.5
  • 13.6
3 OV
3 Runs
A. Fernando to T. Robinson W. Young
  • 12.1
  • 12.2
  • 02.3
  • 02.4
  • 1 WD 2.5
  • 02.5
  • 02.6
2 OV
8 Runs
D. Madushanka to W. Young
  • 41.1
  • 01.2
  • 01.3
  • 41.4
  • 01.5
  • 01.6
1 OV
2 Runs
A. Fernando to W. Young
  • 00.1
  • 1 WD 0.2
  • 00.2
  • 00.3
  • 00.4
  • 00.5
  • 10.6
Match Info
  • Venue Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat
  • Result Sri Lanka beat New Zealand by 45 runs (DLS method)
  • Player of the Match Kusal Mendis
  • Umpire Raveendra Wimalasiri (SL), Rod Tucker (AUS) and Langton Rusere (ZIM)
  • Referee Graeme Labrooy (SL)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Sri Lanka 324/5 in 49.2 overs
  • Rain Stoppage: Sri Lanka 324/5 in 49.2 overs
  • W Young dropped on 38 by C Asalanka in 48.6 overs
  • J Duffy dropped on 6 by J Liyanage in 47.5 overs
  • Sri Lanka 300/4 in 46.4 overs
  • 4th wicket partnership: 50 off 31 balls between K Mendis (30) and C Asalanka (20)
  • Sri Lanka 254/3 in 41.5 overs
  • Power play 2 (10.1-40): Sri Lanka 238/3 (181 runs, 2 wickets)
  • A Fernando 4th ODI hundred: 100 runs in 144 balls (9x4) (2x6)
  • 2nd wicket partnership: 200 off 203 balls between A Fernando (97) and K Mendis (100)
  • K Mendis 4th ODI hundred: 100 runs in 102 balls (12x4) (0x6)
  • Drinks: Sri Lanka 208/1 in 35.0 overs
  • Sri Lanka 200/1 in 34.1 overs
  • 2nd wicket partnership: 152 off 152 balls between A Fernando (80) and K Mendis (71)
  • M Bracewell dropped on 77 by A Fernando in 27.4 overs
  • Sri Lanka 151/1 in 25.6 overs
  • A Fernando ODI fifty: 50 runs in 60 balls (3x4) (2x6)
  • 2nd wicket partnership: 100 off 107 balls between A Fernando (49) and K Mendis (50)
  • K Mendis ODI fifty: 50 runs in 64 balls (5x4) (0x6)
  • Sri Lanka 100/1 in 18.2 overs
  • Drinks: Sri Lanka 98/1 in 18.0 overs
  • 2nd wicket partnership: 53 off 61 balls between A Fernando (23) and K Mendis (29)
  • Mandatory Power play (1-10): Sri Lanka 57/1
  • Sri Lanka 50/1 in 7.2 overs
  • J Duffy dropped on 11 by K Mendis in 6.3 overs
  • Rain Stoppage: Sri Lanka 0/0 in 0.1 overs
  • Mitchell Hay, Nathan Smith, And Tim Robinson makes their ODI debut For New Zealand
  • New Zealand 150/6 in 23.1 overs
  • Power play 2 (7.1-22): New Zealand 145/6 (106 runs, 6 wickets)
  • Referral 1 (16.2 ovs): Sri Lanka against M Chapman (Caught) Unuccessful (SL:1, NZ:2)
  • New Zealand 100/3 in 16.1 overs
  • Drinks: New Zealand 87/0 in 13.0 overs
  • 1st wicket partnership: 52 off 45 balls between W Young (27) and T Robinson (22)
  • New Zealand 52/0 in 7.3 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): New Zealand 39/0
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