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After losing early wickets New Zealand came back strong in the second half of the 1st Inning while Sri Lanka couldn't capitalise on their strong start and lost too many wickets in the middle overs. Pathum Nissanka scored 90 runs for the visitors while Jacob Duffy's three-wicket over proved decisive in the match. in the first Innings Daryl Mitchell and and Michael Bracewell scored half-centuries to put challenging total on board.
Sri Lanka was in complete control of the match with their opening pair providing a great start in the run chase. Sadly they lost too many wickets in the middle putting Pathum Nissanka under pressure. Matt Henry and Jacob Duffy with multiple wicket overs handed New Zealand a comeback win while Zakary Foulkes bowled an excellent final over. Hosts take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
With 14 runs needed in the last over, Sri Lanka still had a chance but Zakary Foulkes bowled excellent over picking up two wickets including a runout handed host massive win.
New Zealand started to tilt the match in their favour with another two-wicket over. Interstingly, there are four deliveries still left in the over and Sri Lanka now has two new batters in the middle. The equation changes to 14 runs from 4 balls.
OUT! A Big wicket at this moment for sure, Pathum Nissanka, a set batter close to his century tried to finish the game early and hand an easy catch in the deep. Tim Robbinson takes the catch as Matt Henry picks up the prized wicket. Pathum Nissanka c Tim Robbinson b Matt Henry 90 (60)
Jacob Duffy's over changed the dynamics of the match. Both sides now have an equal chance in the match. 29 needed from 18 balls with seven wickets in hand and Sri Lanka has a set batter - Pathum Nissanka who is looking to finish the match strongly and a century also.
This has been a storyline of the match so far. After long partnerships, New Zealand lost their wickets in quick succession and now Sri Lanka also has lost three wickets in an over. Can this be a turning point in the match? Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, and Kamindu Mendis are back in the dressing room.
Sri Lanka is in complete control of the match halfway into the second innings. Pathum Nissanka completed his half-century while Mendis is happy to play a 'passive role' in the partnership. The New Zealand skipper has tried six different bowlers but non proved effective against the Sri Lankan openers.
Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis are batting with a purpose and controlling the pace of the game. After six overs, Sri Lanka nearly has a 10-runs per over average putting them in a strong position to win the opening game of the series. New Zealand needs to break the partnership to get back into the match.
Chasing 173 runs target, Sri Lanka needs a strong start and openers Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis have just delivered the same. Batting with confidence Mendis and Nissanka are stroking the ball well. Visitors will be pleased with the proceedings.
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As for the Sri Lanka national cricket team, the side arrives in New Zealand brimming with confidence after impressive wins at home. But the T20 format on pacey and bouncy pitches will be a different challenge. Charith Asalanka, leading the side, will look to inspire his team to adapt quickly to these conditions. Captain Charith Asalanka will once again look to take control and inspire his side to victory. while the opening pair of Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis has been vital for the Asian side. They have provided perfect starts for to the team under pressure or even setting a target. Check out toss winners, commentary and scorecard of New Zealand vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I 2024. Sri Lanka White-Ball Captain Charith Asalanka Admits Missing ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Is Disappointing, Focuses on Important New Zealand Tour.
Squads for NZ vs SL 1st T20I 2024
New Zealand national cricket team:
Mitchell Santner (C), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Jacob Duffy, Zak Foulkes, Mitch Hay, Matt Henry, Bevon Jacobs, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Robinson, Nathan Smith.
Sri Lanka national cricket team:
Charith Asalanka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis, Avishka Fernando, Dinesh Chandimal. Kamindu Mendis, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Matheesha Pathirana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Nuwan Thushara, Asitha Fernando, Binura Fernando, Maheesh Theekshana.
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