New Zealand beat Sri Lanka by 10 wickets
New Zealand beat Bangladesh by 2 wickets
New Zealand beat Afghanistan by 7 wickets
Match Abandoned
New Zealand beat South Africa by 4 wickets
New Zealand beat West Indies by 5 runs
Pakistan beat New Zealand by 6 wickets
Australia beat New Zealand by 86 runs
England beat New Zealand by 119 runs
New Zealand beat India by 18 runs
New Zealand tied with England (England win Super Over by boundaries)
New Zealand opener Martin Guptill has confirmed his retirement from international cricket, bringing an end to a decorated 14-year career. Guptill, 38, featured in 198 ODIs, 122 T20Is and 47 Tests for New Zealand.
Finishing with figures of 4 for 44 in 8 overs, Theekshana showcased his mastery over spin and control under pressure. His performance marked the first ODI hat-trick by a Sri Lankan bowler in six years, with Dushmantha Madushanka taking a hattrick against Bangladesh in 2018.
Both sides can find their way through this ODI series. New Zealand completely look as the stronger side here as they managed to win the T20I series with ease. Then the Black Caps also went on to win the 1st ODI of the series. Sri Lanka will surely have to find the way if they want to stay alive in the series.
While Sri Lanka have plenty to improve ahead of this tie, the home side could further turn up the heat on them by playing at an ever-higher level. The pitch at Seddon Park in Hamilton offers something for the bowlers.
Hopeful that India would bounce back strongly, Yuvraj said he has full faith in not just Rohit and Kohli but also new head coach Gautam Gambhir, who was his former teammate as well. The big-hitting former batter also lauded Rohit for dropping himself from the Sydney Test, saying it was a selfless act.
After a dominating performance in the first ODI, the New Zealand national cricket team will look to keep the winning momentum alive in the second ODI against the Sri Lanka national cricket team on January 8 in Hamilton.
With ICC Champions Trophy 2025 next month, the ODI series against Sri Lanka will be a good building platform for the Blackcaps. Sri Lanka, on the other hand, won’t take part in the Champions Trophy.
The three-match ODI series between New Zealand and Sri Lanka is very important as both sides will look to prepare for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025, starting from February 19.
Perera and Asalanka cemented a stand of 100 runs which helped Sri Lanka clinch a consolation win in the final match of the series. The Kiwi bowling attack was sloppy in the first inning, they failed to pick up early wickets in the first inning. Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner, Zakary Foulkes, Jacob Duffy, and Matt Henry picked one wicket each in their respective spells.
The New Zealand national cricket team leads the three-match series with a win in the latest match. The Sri Lankan side will look for a consolation win. Check out NZ vs SL 3rd T20 2024 match details and viewing options.
A strong wind across the Bay Oval also made hitting to one side of the ground difficult and gave an edge to the bowlers. Tim Robinson made 41 from 34 balls at the top of the New Zealand innings, hitting three fours and two sixes to impart early momentum while Rachin Ravindra failed again and was out for 1.
It will be tough to defeat New Zealand on their home soil but in the Twenty-20 format, the teams can change the pace as per their needs and it is surely going to be an intense encounter between New Zealand and the visitors Sri Lanka. New Zealand will be coming in confident, but the same cannot be said for the Sri Lankan side as it is going to be an important contest for them.