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Sri Lanka vs New Zealand, 1st T20I Match Summary

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1st T20I, Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla , Nov 09, 2024
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
140/6 (19.0/20)
New Zealand New Zealand
135 (19.3/20)
Sri Lanka beat New Zealand by 4 wickets
  • Player of the Match
    Charith Asalanka
    35(28)&0/25(2)
NZ 135/10
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/120859-zakary-foulkes-playerprofile>Zakary Foulkes</a>
Zakary Foulkes
27 (16)
  • 1x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 168.75SR
Michael Bracewell
Michael Bracewell
27 (24)
  • 2x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 112.50SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Dunith Wellalage
ECON 5.71
3.3
OVERS
20/3
R/W
Bowler
Nuwan Thushara
ECON 4.66
3
OVERS
14/2
R/W
SL 140/6
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/110487-charith-asalanka-playerprofile>Charith Asalanka</a>
Charith Asalanka
35 (28)
  • 1x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 125SR
<a href=/cricket/players/110395-kamindu-mendis-playerprofile>Kamindu Mendis</a>
Kamindu Mendis
23 (16)
  • 4x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 143.75SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Zakary Foulkes
ECON 6.66
3
OVERS
20/3
R/W
Bowler
Glenn Phillips
ECON 6.00
2
OVERS
12/1
R/W
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Right then, we are done with the 1st T20I in Dambulla and it is a quick turnaround for the 2nd and final T20I which will be played in less than 24 hours at the very same ground as the Kiwis look to salvage the series. The game will begin at 1.30 pm GMT on Sunday, 10 November but you can join well an hour in advance for the build-up. Till then, take care and goodbye.
Charith Asalanka, the captain of Sri Lanka is also the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his anchoring innings. Asalanka says that they were a bit nervous but his plan was to bat till the end and the likes of Wanindu Hasaranga and Dunith Wellalage did really well. Reckons they could have restricted New Zealand to 10-15 runs less but the tailenders batted well. Adds that as a team it doesn't matter because everyone plays spin well and they are confident about it as well. Mentions that they are going forward well and hopefully, there's more to come.
The captain of New Zealand, Mitchell Santner says that they did well to get to 130 but lauds the Sri Lankan spinners for the way they bowled. Feels that a couple of good knocks took the game away from them. Shares that at the start of the game, their aim was to get to 160 but looking at the wicket, they reassessed their target to 150. Tells that it is a privilege to lead the side and they have a young group where everyone is eager to learn. Further says that they have a lot of ODI and T20I cricket coming up, so this is the start of a campaign for them.
The presentation ceremony...
Kusal Perera is down for a quick chat. He says the wicket was doing something for the spinners all the time. Further adds that 130 wasn't par but they still needed to bat well. About the new ball, he says that it was gripping and turning right throughout and it was difficult for the batters to play their shots. Further says that they had to take risks in order to create momentum and after that, they looked to milk the singles in the middle overs. Cheekily mentions that sweeping the spinners was his joy while batting.
Earlier in the game, Mitchell Santner had no hesitation in batting first as there was no rain but the Black Caps weren't able to get going inside the Powerplay. They were 31/3 at the end of the Powerplay and all three Lankan frontline spinners had taken a wicket each by then. The bowlers continued to dominate in the middle phase but Michael Bracewell mustered up a few runs and late on, Zakary Foulkes played a fiery cameo to get New Zealand to 135 runs. The score still was under-par and in the end, it wasn't a winning total which everyone suspected at the halfway interval.
New Zealand will be disappointed with the loss but they will take a lot of heart from this performance as well. The way they fought back late with the bat and then they kept on pressing with the ball as well. On a track that seemed to be suiting the spinners, it was young pacer Zakary Foulkes who picked up 3 wickets and just looked in control every time he came on to bowl. The spinners did pick up wickets but eventually, Sri Lanka just hit more boundaries and had more contributions with the bat.
A bit too close for comfort but Sri Lanka have managed to get over the line in this first T20I which means they cannot lose the series and their strong home form continues with another win. Chasing 136 for victory, Sri Lanka huffed and puffed early on but the top order went hard in the Powerplay and the likes of Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Perera managed to take the sting out of the chase a bit. However, they kept losing wickets at regular intervals before skipper Charith Asalanka decided to take matters into his own hands putting up decent stands with Kamindu Mendis and then Wanindu Hasaranga and eventually, they just had enough individual scores of 20 plus to emerge victorious.
Over 19 : 140/6
11 Runs
  • 118.1
  • 018.2
  • 018.3
  • 418.4
  • 018.5
  • 618.6
D. Wellalage
11 (7)
C. Asalanka
35 (28)
J. Duffy
4-0-29-0
18.6
6
Jacob Duffy To Dunith Wellalage
SIX! BANG! Clean strike from Wellalage to finish things off! Duffy bowls the slower one and bashes it into the wicket, on off and middle. This sits up nicely for Wellalage who waits for the ball to arrive and smokes it over deep mid-wicket. Clears the fence with ease for a biggie. Sri Lanka win by 4 wickets with an over to spare to take a 1-0 lead in the series!
18.5
0
Jacob Duffy To Dunith Wellalage
Back to banging into the deck and at pace, on off, Dunith Wellalage backs away to slap it away on the off side but gets beaten due to the lift off the deck.
18.4
4
Jacob Duffy To Dunith Wellalage
FOUR! Gets it through and that should do it for Sri Lanka! Duffy slants it in but offers pace this time and this is a bit too full as well. Dunith Wellalage gets underneath it and drills it in the gap between cover and mid off for a boundary. Just 2 runs needed now.
18.3
0
Jacob Duffy To Dunith Wellalage
Two dots in a row! Duffy rolls his fingers over the ball and bowls it a bit fuller, on off, Dunith Wellalage is done in by the slowness of the delivery as he looks to play at it. Gets beaten all ends up and the ball goes on the bounce to the keeper.
18.2
0
Jacob Duffy To Dunith Wellalage
This is on a back of a length, on off, Dunith Wellalage backs away and tries to carve it away on the off side but gets beaten for pace.
18.1
1
Jacob Duffy To Charith Asalanka
Angled in, on a length, on off, Charith Asalanka gets close to the line of the ball as he shuffles across and swings for the hills. Gets an outside edge that goes down to deep third. Ish Sodhi gets around to his right and cuts it off. They cross.
Over 18 : 129/6
8 Runs
  • 417.1
  • W 17.2
  • 117.3
  • 217.4
  • 117.5
  • 017.6
D. Wellalage
1 (2)
C. Asalanka
34 (27)
Z. Foulkes
3-0-20-3
17.6
0
Zakary Foulkes To Dunith Wellalage
Foulkes goes short, at the helmet of the batter, Dunith Wellalage ducks and lets it go.
17.5
1
Zakary Foulkes To Charith Asalanka
On a fullish length, on middle and leg, Charith Asalanka flicks it through mid-wicket and gets to the other end.
17.4
2
Zakary Foulkes To Charith Asalanka
Dug in short but it is the slower one, on off and middle, Charith Asalanka gets on top of the bounce and pulls it in front of square on the leg side for a couple of runs.
17.3
1
Zakary Foulkes To Dunith Wellalage
Another off-pace delivery, on a nagging length, on middle and leg, Dunith Wellalage nudges it in front of mid-wicket and takes the single. Wellalage opens his account with the bat in T20I cricket.
Dunith Wellalage is in next.
17.2
W
Zakary Foulkes To Wanindu Hasaranga OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! The slower ball does the trick for Foulkes! Takes all the pace off as he serves it at 105 kph and the length is pulled back as well, on a nagging length, Wanindu Hasaranga creates a base for himself to muscle it across the line but gets deceived by the lack of pace on the delivery. Spoons it in the air towards mid-wicket where Mitchell Santner turns around and takes it over his left shoulder. Sri Lanka lose their 6th wicket, needing 11 runs in 16 balls. Is there still life in it for New Zealand?
17.1
4
Zakary Foulkes To Wanindu Hasaranga
FOUR! A gift and Wanindu Hasaranga accepts it gleefully! Foulkes tries to get the yorker in but ends up serving a low full toss, on off, Wanindu Hasaranga stays leg side of the ball and opens the bat face to slice it wide of backward point for a boundary.
Over 17 : 121/5
4 Runs
  • 116.1
  • 016.2
  • 116.3
  • 116.4
  • 116.5
  • 016.6
C. Asalanka
31 (25)
W. Hasaranga
18 (21)
J. Duffy
3-0-18-0
16.6
0
Jacob Duffy To Charith Asalanka
Beaten! From wide of the crease on the around-the-wicket angle, on a hard length, outside off, Charith Asalanka sees the width on offer and throws his hands at the delivery. The extra bounce results in the ball going over the bat. Sri Lanka need 15 runs in 18 balls.
16.5
1
Jacob Duffy To Wanindu Hasaranga
Angled into the right-hander, very full, on middle and leg, Wanindu Hasaranga crouches and knocks it down to long off for one more. Both batters are happy to do it in ones and twos.
16.4
1
Jacob Duffy To Charith Asalanka
Pace taken off by Duffy and it is on a length, on off, Charith Asalanka waits for the ball to arrive and just dabs it wide of point for another single.
16.3
1
Jacob Duffy To Wanindu Hasaranga
At 135 kph, banged into the deck by Duffy, on off and middle, Wanindu Hasaranga does not quite get hold of it as he looks to slap it down the ground. Hits it on the bounce to long on for a single.
16.2
0
Jacob Duffy To Wanindu Hasaranga
Gets a good lift off the deck on the bumper does Duffy, around the right shoulder of the batter, Wanindu Hasaranga sways out of the line of the ball and lets it go.
16.1
1
Jacob Duffy To Charith Asalanka
Quick single taken! Duffy steams in from around the wicket and digs it in short, on off, Charith Asalanka rises with the bounce and drops it with soft hands in front of cover and sets off for the run. Mitchell Santner swoops in and tries to release an underarm throw while diving ahead but fails to pick the ball cleanly, allowing Hasaranga to make his ground at the batting end.
Over 16 : 117/5
9 Runs
  • 215.1
  • 315.2
  • 115.3
  • 115.4
  • 215.5
  • 015.6
W. Hasaranga
16 (18)
C. Asalanka
29 (22)
M. Santner
4-0-30-1
15.6
0
Mitchell Santner To Wanindu Hasaranga
Floated up, fuller and slower, on off, Wanindu Hasaranga gets on the front foot and eases it back to the bowler. 9 runs off the over without taking any risk. Sri Lanka need 19 runs in 24 balls.
15.5
2
Mitchell Santner To Wanindu Hasaranga
Dropped short again by Santner from around the wicket, on off, Wanindu Hasaranga leans back and slaps it past the diving cover fielder. Calls for two immediately and makes it as the throw from the wide long off fielder comes in. Good running.
15.4
1
Mitchell Santner To Charith Asalanka
A bit too straight from Santner, on the pads, on a nagging length, Charith Asalanka gets inside the line of the ball and nurdles it through square leg for one.
Full Commentary
19 OV
11 Runs
J. Duffy to C. Asalanka D. Wellalage
  • 118.1
  • 018.2
  • 018.3
  • 418.4
  • 018.5
  • 618.6
18 OV
8 Runs
Z. Foulkes to W. Hasaranga D. Wellalage C. Asalanka
  • 417.1
  • W 17.2
  • 117.3
  • 217.4
  • 117.5
  • 017.6
17 OV
4 Runs
J. Duffy to C. Asalanka W. Hasaranga
  • 116.1
  • 016.2
  • 116.3
  • 116.4
  • 116.5
  • 016.6
16 OV
9 Runs
M. Santner to C. Asalanka W. Hasaranga
  • 215.1
  • 315.2
  • 115.3
  • 115.4
  • 215.5
  • 015.6
15 OV
6 Runs
M. Bracewell to W. Hasaranga C. Asalanka
  • 014.1
  • 414.2
  • 014.3
  • 014.4
  • 114.5
  • 114.6
14 OV
7 Runs
M. Santner to W. Hasaranga C. Asalanka
  • 013.1
  • 013.2
  • 413.3
  • 113.4
  • 113.5
  • 113.6
13 OV
8 Runs
G. Phillips to C. Asalanka W. Hasaranga
  • 412.1
  • 112.2
  • 112.3
  • 112.4
  • 112.5
  • 012.6
12 OV
5 Runs
Z. Foulkes to C. Asalanka B. Rajapaksa W. Hasaranga
  • 111.1
  • 411.2
  • W 11.3
  • 011.4
  • 011.5
  • 011.6
11 OV
4 Runs
G. Phillips to K. Mendis B. Rajapaksa
  • 010.1
  • 010.2
  • 410.3
  • W 10.4
  • 010.5
  • 010.6
10 OV
13 Runs
I. Sodhi to K. Mendis C. Asalanka
  • 49.1
  • 19.2
  • 09.3
  • 69.4
  • 19.5
  • 19.6
9 OV
6 Runs
M. Bracewell to C. Asalanka
  • 08.1
  • 68.2
  • 08.3
  • 08.4
  • 08.5
  • 08.6
8 OV
4 Runs
I. Sodhi to K. Mendis C. Asalanka
  • 17.1
  • 07.2
  • 07.3
  • 17.4
  • 07.5
  • 27.6
7 OV
6 Runs
M. Bracewell to K. Perera K. Mendis
  • 16.1
  • 06.2
  • 06.3
  • 46.4
  • 16.5
  • W 6.6
6 OV
8 Runs
Z. Foulkes to K. Perera P. Nissanka K. Mendis
  • 1 WD 5.1
  • 05.1
  • 15.2
  • W 5.3
  • 45.4
  • 15.5
  • 1 LB 5.6
5 OV
13 Runs
M. Bracewell to K. Perera P. Nissanka
  • 04.1
  • 44.2
  • 24.3
  • 14.4
  • 04.5
  • 64.6
4 OV
13 Runs
M. Santner to K. Perera P. Nissanka
  • 03.1
  • 63.2
  • 23.3
  • 43.4
  • 13.5
  • 03.6
3 OV
12 Runs
J. Duffy to P. Nissanka K. Perera
  • 22.1
  • 42.2
  • 12.3
  • 02.4
  • 12.5
  • 42.6
2 OV
1 Runs
M. Santner to P. Nissanka K. Mendis K. Perera
  • 01.1
  • 11.2
  • 01.3
  • 01.4
  • W 1.5
  • 01.6
1 OV
2 Runs
J. Duffy to P. Nissanka K. Mendis
  • 00.1
  • 00.2
  • 00.3
  • 10.4
  • 1 WD 0.5
  • 00.5
  • 00.6
Match Info
  • Venue Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss New Zealand won the toss and elected to bat
  • Result Sri Lanka beat New Zealand by 4 wickets
  • Player of the Match Charith Asalanka
  • Umpire Lyndon Hannibal (SL), Raveendra Wimalasiri (SL) and Ruchira Palliyaguruge (SL)
  • Referee Ranjan Madugalle (SL)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: New Zealand 135/10 in 19.3 overs
  • Referral 4 (19.3 ovs): SL against J Duffy (Caught) Successful (SL: 2, NZ: 2)
  • New Zealand 101/8 in 16.1 overs
  • Referral 3 (10.2 ovs): SL against M Bracewell (LBW) Unsuccessful (SL: 2, NZ: 2) (Retained)
  • New Zealand 53/3 in 8.4 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): New Zealand 31/3
  • Referral 2 (5.6 ovs): SL against W Young (LBW) Unsuccessful (SL: 2, NZ: 2) (Retained)
  • Referral 1 (0.2 ovs): SL against W Young (LBW) Unsuccessful (SL: 2, NZ: 2) (Retained)
  • Mitchell Hay makes his T20I debut for New Zealand
  • Sri Lanka 100/5 in 13.4 overs
  • Sri Lanka 50/2 in 6.1 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Sri Lanka 49/2
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Pathum Nissanka SL 71 35.50
Will Young NZ 49 24.50
Charith Asalanka SL 35 35.00
Mitchell Santner NZ 35 17.50
Zakary Foulkes NZ 33 33.00
Player Wickets Eco.
Wanindu Hasaranga SL 6 4.62
Matheesha Pathirana SL 5 5.14
Nuwan Thushara SL 4 5.14
Zakary Foulkes NZ 4 6.14
Dunith Wellalage SL 3 6.13
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