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1st ODI, SRI tour of NZL

Basin Reserve, Wellington
New Zealand won by 9 wickets
Action
Scorecard
SRI 178
NZL 180/1
SRI 178
Best SRI Batters
R
B
4s
6s
SR
Avishka Fernando
56
63
6
1
88.9
J. Liyanage
36
54
4
1
66.7
Best NZL Bowlers
O
M
R
W
Econ
M. Henry
10
1
19
4
1.9
J. Duffy
8.4
0
39
2
4.5
Innings Break
New Zealand will be pleased with their efforts in the field under cloudy skies and strong winds. The pitch appears to have some assistance for bowlers, and their chase of 179 will not be a stroll in the park. With their batting depth and momentum, New Zealand will back themselves to secure a comfortable win, but Sri Lanka’s bowlers may yet pose a challenge. Stick around as the chase is set to get underway shortly.
Over 44: 0 runs, 1 wicket (SRI 178)
0
0
0
W
Duffy to Asitha Fernando, Kumara
Over 43: 1 run, 0 wickets (SRI 178/9)
0
0
1
0
0
0
Santner to Asitha Fernando, Kumara
Over 42: 2 runs, 1 wicket (SRI 177/9)
0
1
W
1
0
0
Henry to Kumara, Malinga, Asitha Fernando
Over 41: 0 runs, 0 wickets (SRI 175/8)
0
0
0
0
0
0
O'Rourke to Malinga, Kumara
Over 40: 2 runs, 1 wicket (SRI 175/8)
0
2
W
0
0
0
Henry to Hasaranga, Malinga, Kumara
Over 39: 15 runs, 0 wickets (SRI 173/7)
4
4
2
1
4
0
O'Rourke to Hasaranga, Malinga
Over 38: 1 run, 1 wicket (SRI 158/7)
1
0
W
0
0
0
Henry to Hasaranga, Wickramasinghe, Malinga
Over 37: 4 runs, 0 wickets (SRI 157/6)
0
0
0
4
0
0
Duffy to Wickramasinghe, Hasaranga
Over 36: 7 runs, 0 wickets (SRI 153/6)
1
1
0
1
0
4
Santner to Wickramasinghe, Hasaranga
Over 35: 4 runs, 0 wickets (SRI 146/6)
0
0
4
0
0
0
Duffy to Hasaranga, Wickramasinghe
Match starts at 10:00 PM
Sat, Jan 4, 2025
Toss Update: Mitchell Santner has won the toss for New Zealand, electing to have a bowl first. Will Young, Nathan Smith, and Will O'Rourke come into the New Zealand side after not featuring in the T20 series, while Eshan Malinga comes into the Sri Lankan side for his ODI debut.
The pitch at the Basin Reserve has a reputation for favouring seamers early, especially after some overnight rain and cloudy conditions forecasted. Mitchell Santner noted that the surface looks more like a Test wicket, which could provide opportunities for swing and bounce. With strong winds and clouds hanging around, winning the toss may be pivotal in shaping the outcome of this match.
Sri Lanka, led by Charith Asalanka, will look to carry their winning momentum from the third T20 match into the ODIs. Pathum Nissanka, who shone brightly in the T20 series with a stunning 90 in the opener, will be key to their batting effort, alongside experienced players Wanindu Hasaranga and Kamindu Mendis. Sri Lanka’s bowling unit, featuring the impressive Maheesh Theekshana, will need to adapt quickly to the conditions in Wellington to challenge New Zealand’s batting lineup.
New Zealand will be buoyed by the return of experienced campaigners Will Young and Will O’Rourke, who strengthen a side that has been impressive under Mitchell Santner's leadership. Jacob Duffy, outstanding with the ball during the T20 series, will aim to translate his success to the 50-over format. All eyes will also be on O’Rourke, whose express pace and ability to extract bounce could trouble Sri Lanka’s batters. With fringe players looking to make a statement and the squad building towards the Champions Trophy, the Black Caps will seek a strong start to this series at home.
Hello and welcome to Tribe as the Basin Reserve in Wellington plays host to the opening ODI between New Zealand and Sri Lanka, marking the start of a three-match series. Both teams come into this contest with momentum from an exciting T20 series, which New Zealand clinched 2-1. The Black Caps edged Sri Lanka by eight runs in a thrilling opener, followed by a 41-run victory in the second match, but Sri Lanka struck back with a spirited seven-run win in the high-scoring finale. With the Champions Trophy just weeks away, this ODI series provides a crucial chance for the New Zealand players to put their hands up for selection.