The 1st T20I match between Sri Lanka and New Zealand took place on November 9, 2024, at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium. Here are the key details and highlights from the match:
Match Overview
- Date: November 9, 2024
- Venue: Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla
- Result: Sri Lanka won by 4 wickets
Match Summary
- New Zealand Innings:
- Total: 135 all out in 19.3 overs
- Top Scorer: Zakary Foulkes – 27 runs off 16 balls
- Notable Bowling Performance: Dunith Wellalage – 3 wickets for 20 runs in 3.3 overs
- Sri Lanka Innings:
- Total: 140 for 6 in 19 overs
- Top Scorer: Charith Asalanka – 35 runs off 28 balls
Key Highlights
- Sri Lanka chased down a target of 136 runs, finishing at 140/6, with Charith Asalanka playing a crucial role.
- The match saw a strong bowling performance from Sri Lankan spinners, particularly Wellalage, who was instrumental in restricting New Zealand to a low score.
- The Player of the Match was Charith Asalanka for his pivotal innings that anchored the chase.
Team Squads
Sri Lanka Squad:
- Charith Asalanka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Kamindu Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal, Avishka Fernando, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Jeffrey Vandersay, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Nuwan Thushara, Matheesha Pathirana.
New Zealand Squad:
- Mitchell Santner (c), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Josh Clarkson, Jacob Duffy, Lockie Ferguson, Zak Foulkes, Dean Foxcroft, Mitch Hay (WK), Henry Nicholls, Glenn Phillips, Tim Robinson, Nathan Smith, Ish Sodhi, Will Young.
The match was part of a three-match T20I series following New Zealand’s recent success in a Test series against India and Sri Lanka’s own victories over the West Indies in white-ball formats.