Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Score, 1st T20I of New Zealand vs Sri Lanka 2024/2025

Zak Foulkes to Binura Fernando. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Henry. That's it! Much like their batting, New Zealand made a strong comeback with the ball as well in this match after Sri Lanka's opening partnership of 121. Kusal Mendis and Pathum Nissanka gave Sri Lanka a solid start, but Jacob Duffy's incredible triple-wicket over turned the tide in New Zealand's favour. From that point on, the hosts took control of the game, and they now lead the series 1-0. Despite a valiant 90 from Pathum Nissanka, Sri Lanka fell short. Jacob Duffy is the Player of the Match for his outstanding bowling performance.

Zak Foulkes to Binura Fernando. Full toss, to leg on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to mid on for 2 runs, mis-fielded by Henry, fielded by Robinson.

Zak Foulkes to Matheesha Pathirana. Yorker, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for 1 run, shy attempt by Hay.

Zak Foulkes to Binura Fernando. Full toss, down leg side on the front foot flick, in the air under control to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Chapman.

OUT! Run Out. Zak Foulkes to Binura Fernando. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, back to bowler, direct hit by Foulkes. Another one bites the dust.

OUT! Caught. Zak Foulkes to Maheesh Theekshana. Length ball, wide outside off stump moves in front Scoop, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to short fine leg, caught by Duffy. New Zealand are well on the top in this match.

FOUR! Matt Henry to Wanindu Hasaranga. Full toss, wide outside off stump on the front foot Steer, well timed in the air under control past deep backward point for 4 runs.

Matt Henry to Maheesh Theekshana. Half volley, middle stump on the front foot driving, to short extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Mitchell.

OUT! Bowled. Matt Henry to Bhanuka Rajapaksa. Yorker, to leg on the front foot flick, missed. Cleaned him up.

Matt Henry to Wanindu Hasaranga. Yorker, middle stump on the front foot Slog, inside edge to silly point for 1 run.

OUT! Caught. Matt Henry to Pathum Nissanka. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed in the air under control to deep point, caught by Robinson. That's a match-winning catch from Robinson.

Matt Henry to Pathum Nissanka. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, inside edge for no runs, fielded by Hay.

FOUR! Zak Foulkes to Bhanuka Rajapaksa. Off cutter back of a length, wide down leg side on the back foot flick, well timed in the air under control past fine leg for 4 runs.

FOUR! Zak Foulkes to Bhanuka Rajapaksa. Back of a length, wide down leg side down the track Steer, well timed in the air under control past third man for 4 runs.

Zak Foulkes to Bhanuka Rajapaksa. Off cutter length ball, to leg on the front foot pushing, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Phillips.

APPEAL! Zak Foulkes to Bhanuka Rajapaksa. Length ball, down leg side on the back foot working, hit pad to point for no runs, fielded by Phillips, appeal made for L.B.W. The umpire needs to overturn his decision.

OUT! Caught. Zak Foulkes to Charith Asalanka. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep square leg, caught by Bracewell. Skipper departs in a crucial situation.

Zak Foulkes to Pathum Nissanka. Off cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, Gloved in the air uncontrolled to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Duffy.

Michael Bracewell to Pathum Nissanka. Off break length ball, wide outside off stump moves in front cutting, in the air under control to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Chapman.

SIX! Michael Bracewell to Pathum Nissanka. Off break half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control over deep extra cover for 6 runs.

Michael Bracewell to Charith Asalanka. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, mis-timed to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Chapman.

Michael Bracewell to Pathum Nissanka. Off break length ball, wide outside off stump moves in front sweeping, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Phillips.

Michael Bracewell to Pathum Nissanka. Off break full toss, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, top edge in the air uncontrolled to third man for 2 runs, fielded by Henry.

Michael Bracewell to Pathum Nissanka. Off break full toss, wide outside off stump on the front foot reverse sweeping, missed for no runs, fielded by Hay.

Jacob Duffy to Charith Asalanka. Short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for no runs, fielded by Hay.

Jacob Duffy to Charith Asalanka. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs.

Jacob Duffy to Charith Asalanka. Short, down leg side ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Hay.

Jacob Duffy to Pathum Nissanka. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Foulkes.

Jacob Duffy to Pathum Nissanka. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Chapman.

Jacob Duffy to Pathum Nissanka. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Steer, to third man for 2 runs, run save by Ravindra.