New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Score, 1st ODI of Sri Lanka vs New Zealand November 2024

Dilshan Madushanka to Jacob Duffy. Short, wide outside off stump on the back foot pulling, missed for no runs, fielded by Mendis. That's it. Sri Lanka win by 45 runs on DLS after the run chase was shortened to 27 overs. Will Young and Tim Robinson provided New Zealand with a solid start. However, once they fell, the visitors lost wickets at regular intervals, losing their momentum as the required rate quickly climbed. Dilshan Madushanka took three crucial wickets to his name. Sri Lanka's bowling unit delivered a clinical performance. Kusal Mendis is the Player of the Match for his outstanding batting display.

Dilshan Madushanka to Jacob Duffy. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, back to bowler for no runs.

FOUR! Dilshan Madushanka to Jacob Duffy. Full toss, off stump on the front foot flick, well timed past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.

OUT! Bowled. Dilshan Madushanka to Ish Sodhi. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed. Two in two!

OUT! Bowled. Dilshan Madushanka to Nathan Smith. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed. Knocked him over.

Dilshan Madushanka to Michael Bracewell. Half volley, outside off stump no foot movement Slog, in the air under control to long off for 1 run, fielded by Silva.

FOUR! Asitha Fernando to Nathan Smith. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.

Asitha Fernando to Michael Bracewell. Full toss, outside off stump on the back foot driving, thick edge in the air uncontrolled to third man for 1 run, fielded by Mendis.

Asitha Fernando to Nathan Smith. Full toss, outside off stump down the track Slog, mis-timed to long on for 1 run, fielded by Asalanka.

Asitha Fernando to Michael Bracewell. Yorker, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Samarawickrama.

Asitha Fernando to Nathan Smith. Full toss, down leg side on the front foot flick, hit pad to backward point for 1 run, fielded by Silva.

Asitha Fernando to Nathan Smith. Reverse Swing-In full toss, down leg side on the front foot flick, hit pad to short extra cover for no runs, shy attempt by Fernando, fielded by Mendis.

Maheesh Theekshana to Nathan Smith. Carrom length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Samarawickrama.

Maheesh Theekshana to Nathan Smith. Quicker length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot working, to long on for 2 runs, fielded by Silva.

Maheesh Theekshana to Michael Bracewell. Quicker length ball, to leg on the front foot sweeping, to short fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Fernando.

Maheesh Theekshana to Nathan Smith. Quicker length ball, off stump on the back foot working, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Vimukthi.

Maheesh Theekshana to Michael Bracewell. Quicker ball half volley, to leg on the front foot Slog, hit pad to backward point for 1 run, fielded by Vandersay.

OUT! Run Out. Maheesh Theekshana to Michael Bracewell. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, back to bowler, direct hit by Theekshana. Seven down for New Zealand.

FOUR! Asitha Fernando to Mitchell Santner. Length ball, outside off stump moves in front flick, well timed past deep backward square leg for 4 runs. Top shot.

Asitha Fernando to Michael Bracewell. Half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot sweeping, hit pad to short third man for 1 run, fielded by Madushanka.

Asitha Fernando to Michael Bracewell. Yorker, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Mendis.

Asitha Fernando to Mitchell Santner. Yorker, outside off stump moves in front driving, to backward point for 1 run, fielded by Theekshana.

Asitha Fernando to Mitchell Santner. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to extra cover for no runs, fielded by Vandersay.

Asitha Fernando to Michael Bracewell. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Theekshana.

Maheesh Theekshana to Michael Bracewell. Quicker ball half volley, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Mendis.

Maheesh Theekshana to Michael Bracewell. Quicker ball full toss, off stump on the front foot reverse sweeping, to backward point for no runs, shy attempt by Vandersay, fielded by Mendis.

Maheesh Theekshana to Michael Bracewell. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, mis-timed back to bowler for no runs.

Maheesh Theekshana to Mitchell Santner. Off break half volley, off stump on the front foot driving, in the air under control to long off for 1 run, fielded by Silva.

Maheesh Theekshana to Mitchell Santner. Quicker length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to short extra cover for 2 runs, shy attempt by Asalanka, fielded by Fernando.

Maheesh Theekshana to Mitchell Santner. Quicker length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot driving, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Asalanka.