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Sri Lanka have beaten New Zealand by four wickets. What a win this has been for Sri Lanka in tough batting conditions. It will give a lot of momentum to Sri Lanka going into the second and final T20I of the series! Charith Asalanka (35* off 28 balls) did incredibly well to hold one end strong as wickets tumbled at the other and Sri Lanka continue their good form at home. Dunith Wellalage was the best bowler for Sri Lanka with figures of 3/20 in 3.3 overs and he ended the match by hitting the winning runs. New Zealand will take confidence from how they pushed Sri Lanka in this chase and will hope to bounce back back in the 2nd T20I. Thanks for joining us for the live coverage!
OUT! Another wicket goes down for Sri Lanka with Bhanuka Rajapaksa being the one to walk back to the dressing room. Zakary Foulkes dug it in and Bhanuka Rajapaksa, who tried to pull the ball, ended up getting edging it to the wicketkeeper. Bhanuka Rajapaksa c Mitch Hay b Zakary Foulkes 4(4)
OUT! Kamindu Mendis has to depart courtesy of that sensational catch from Ish Sodhi! Glenn Phillips has struck in his first over of this match and New Zealand have another wicket. Sri Lanka are ahead but continue to lose wickets. Kamindu Mendis c Ish Sodhi b Glenn Phillips 23(16)
OUT! Michael Bracewell has struck and he has dismissed Kusal Perera! The left-hander went on the back-foot and was trapped right in front of the stumps! Sri Lanka under a bit of pressure as New Zealand continue to apply the pressure here. Meanwhile, Charith Asalanka and Kamindu Mendis have joined forces in the middle and Sri Lanka need a partnership big time. Kusal Perera lbw b Michael Bracewell 23(17)
OUT! Zakary Foulkes has struck and he has dismissed Pathum Nissanka! The right-hander aimed to make the most of the powerplay but missed the ball which crashed into the stumps! Pathum Nissanka b Zakary Foulkes 19(14)
Kusal Perera has attained a spectacular milestone as he becomes the leading run-scorer for Sri Lanka in T20Is. He has surpassed Tillakaratne Dilshan to get to the top of the list. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka have had a partnership with Kusal Perera and Pathum Nissanka in the middle.
OUT! Mitchell Santner has struck in his first over as he traps Kusal Mendis in front. The right-hander missed the delivery which hit him in front and New Zealand have their first wicket. Kusal Mendis lbw b Mitchell Santner 0(5)
Sri Lanka have had a quiet start with Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis opening the batting. They will look to have a partnership and make the most of the powerplay.
OUT! Dunith Wellalage has two wickets in two wickets and New Zealand have been bowled out for 135! This is a low score as per modern-day T20I standards but run-scoring has seemed tough so far and it remains to be seen how the chase pans out. Zakary Foulkes and Michael Bracewell were the top-scorer for New Zealand with 27 runs each while for Sri Lanka, Dunith Wellalage took three wickets while Matheesha Pathirana, Wanindu Hasaranga and Nuwan Thusara took two each. We'll be back with the chase shortly!
Sri Lanka National Cricket Team vs New Zealand National Cricket Team Live Score Updates: Sri Lanka lock horns with New Zealand in the first of two T20Is on Saturday, November 9. Dambulla's Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium is hosting this contest, that starts from 7:00 PM IST (Indian Standard Time). You can check the Sri Lanka national cricket team vs New Zealand national cricket team match scorecard here. A lot has changed since the last time Sri Lanka and New Zealand faced each other in international cricket. New Zealand were totally outplayed in a two-match Test series in Sri Lanka they played earlier this year where they struggled while playing spin. But the Black Caps turned their weakness into strength as they outclassed India in the spin department, beating the heavyweights on Indian soil for a first-ever Test series whitewash. Upbeat after stunning India, New Zealand will aim at continuing their superb form in the subcontinent. Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Free Live Streaming Online, 1st T20I 2024: How To Watch SL vs NZ Cricket Match Live Telecast on TV?.
Sri Lanka too would be pretty confident of doing well in these two T20Is, having outclassed West Indies earlier on in the shortest format at home. Charith Asalanka and his team have had a resurgence of sorts and it will be interesting to see how they fare against the New Zealand team which will be full of high spirits. Sri Lanka will also take confidence from the fact that they beat the Kiwis earlier this year in Tests at home while Mitchell Santner and co will bank on their heroics in India to pull off some big results in Sri Lanka. SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction, 1st T20I 2024: Tips and Suggestions To Pick Best Winning Fantasy Playing XI Team for Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Match in Dambulla.
Squads:
Sri Lanka National Cricket Team: Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis(w), Kusal Perera, Dinesh Chandimal, Charith Asalanka(c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Asitha Fernando, Nuwan Thushara, Matheesha Pathirana, Binura Fernando, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Jeffrey Vandersay, Kamindu Mendis, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Maheesh Theekshana
New Zealand National Cricket Team: Tim Robinson, Will Young, Henry Nicholls, Glenn Phillips, Mitch Hay(w), Mitchell Santner(c), Josh Clarkson, Ish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson, Jacob Duffy, Zakary Foulkes, Nathan Smith, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Dean Foxcroft
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