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These sides meet again: New Zealand vs Sri Lanka
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New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Scorecard · T20I 2025
T20 Internationals
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Match 3rd T20I
Result
Sri Lanka · Innings 1
c Mitchell Hay b Matt Henry
14 (12)
1×4 · 1×6 · SR 116.67
Kusal Mendis
(wk)
c Michael Bracewell b Mitchell Santner
22 (16)
2×4 · 1×6 · SR 137.5
c Rachin Ravindra b Daryl Mitchell
101 (46)
13×4 · 4×6 · SR 219.57
lbw b Jacob Duffy
17 (12)
1×4 · 1×6 · SR 141.67
Charith Asalanka
(c)
c Glenn Phillips b Zakary Foulkes
46 (24)
1×4 · 5×6 · SR 191.67
not out
6* (5)
1×4 · 0×6 · SR 120
not out
6* (6)
1×4 · 0×6 · SR 100
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathum Nissanka | c Mitchell Hay b Matt Henry | 14 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 116.67 |
| Kusal Mendis (wk) | c Michael Bracewell b Mitchell Santner | 22 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 137.5 |
| Kusal Perera | c Rachin Ravindra b Daryl Mitchell | 101 | 46 | 13 | 4 | 219.57 |
| Avishka Fernando | lbw b Jacob Duffy | 17 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 141.67 |
| Charith Asalanka (c) | c Glenn Phillips b Zakary Foulkes | 46 | 24 | 1 | 5 | 191.67 |
| Bhanuka Rajapaksa | not out | 6* | 5 | 1 | 0 | 120 |
| Chamindu Wickramasinghe | not out | 6* | 6 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
Total
218/5
(20 ov)
DNB
Binura Fernando, Kamindu Mendis, Maheesh Theekshana, Nuwan Thushara, Wanindu Hasaranga
FoW
1-24 (Pathum Nissanka, 2.5 ov), 2-42 (Kusal Mendis, 4.6 ov), 3-83 (Avishka Fernando, 9.2 ov), 4-183 (Charith Asalanka, 16.5 ov), 5-207 (Kusal Perera, 18.4 ov)
New Zealand · Bowling
4-0-47-1 · Econ 11.75
1/47
wd 1 · nb 0
4-0-30-1 · Econ 7.5
1/30
wd 1 · nb 0
4-0-52-1 · Econ 13
1/52
wd 2 · nb 1
Mitchell Santner
(c)
3-0-36-1 · Econ 12
1/36
3 ov
3-0-34-0 · Econ 11.33
0/34
3 ov
1-0-12-0 · Econ 12
0/12
1 ov
1-0-6-1 · Econ 6
1/6
1 ov
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Henry | 4 | 0 | 47 | 1 | 11.75 | 1 | 0 |
| Jacob Duffy | 4 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 7.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Zakary Foulkes | 4 | 0 | 52 | 1 | 13 | 2 | 1 |
| Mitchell Santner (c) | 3 | 0 | 36 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Bracewell | 3 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 11.33 | 0 | 0 |
| Glenn Phillips | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Daryl Mitchell | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
New Zealand · Innings 2
c Kamindu Mendis b Binura Fernando
37 (21)
2×4 · 2×6 · SR 176.19
b Charith Asalanka
69 (39)
5×4 · 4×6 · SR 176.92
c Pathum Nissanka b Charith Asalanka
9 (5)
0×4 · 1×6 · SR 180
c Charith Asalanka b Charith Asalanka
6 (6)
0×4 · 0×6 · SR 100
c Chamindu Wickramasinghe b Nuwan Thushara
35 (17)
1×4 · 4×6 · SR 205.88
Mitchell Hay
(wk)
b Wanindu Hasaranga
8 (8)
0×4 · 0×6 · SR 100
c Charith Asalanka b Wanindu Hasaranga
1 (2)
0×4 · 0×6 · SR 50
Mitchell Santner
(c)
not out
14* (10)
0×4 · 1×6 · SR 140
not out
21* (13)
2×4 · 1×6 · SR 161.54
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Robinson | c Kamindu Mendis b Binura Fernando | 37 | 21 | 2 | 2 | 176.19 |
| Rachin Ravindra | b Charith Asalanka | 69 | 39 | 5 | 4 | 176.92 |
| Mark Chapman | c Pathum Nissanka b Charith Asalanka | 9 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 180 |
| Glenn Phillips | c Charith Asalanka b Charith Asalanka | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Daryl Mitchell | c Chamindu Wickramasinghe b Nuwan Thushara | 35 | 17 | 1 | 4 | 205.88 |
| Mitchell Hay (wk) | b Wanindu Hasaranga | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Michael Bracewell | c Charith Asalanka b Wanindu Hasaranga | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Mitchell Santner (c) | not out | 14* | 10 | 0 | 1 | 140 |
| Zakary Foulkes | not out | 21* | 13 | 2 | 1 | 161.54 |
Total
211/7
(20 ov)
DNB
Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry
FoW
1-81 (Tim Robinson, 7.2 ov), 2-94 (Mark Chapman, 8.4 ov), 3-112 (Glenn Phillips, 10.3 ov), 4-129 (Rachin Ravindra, 12.2 ov), 5-168 (Mitchell Hay, 15.1 ov), 6-170 (Michael Bracewell, 15.5 ov), 7-170 (Daryl Mitchell, 16.2 ov)
Sri Lanka · Bowling
1-0-11-0 · Econ 11
0/11
1 ov
4-0-33-1 · Econ 8.25
1/33
wd 2 · nb 1
4-0-43-1 · Econ 10.75
1/43
wd 2 · nb 0
3-0-33-0 · Econ 11
0/33
wd 1 · nb 0
4-0-38-2 · Econ 9.5
2/38
4 ov
Charith Asalanka
(c)
4-0-50-3 · Econ 12.5
3/50
wd 2 · nb 0
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chamindu Wickramasinghe | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Nuwan Thushara | 4 | 0 | 33 | 1 | 8.25 | 2 | 1 |
| Binura Fernando | 4 | 0 | 43 | 1 | 10.75 | 2 | 0 |
| Maheesh Theekshana | 3 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 4 | 0 | 38 | 2 | 9.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Charith Asalanka (c) | 4 | 0 | 50 | 3 | 12.5 | 2 | 0 |
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka: result and key facts
Sri Lanka won by 7 runs in T20I 2025 at Saxton Oval on 2 January 2025. Kusal Perera top-scored with 101 off 46 balls and Charith Asalanka took 3/50.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New Zealand vs Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka won by 7 runs.
When and where was New Zealand vs Sri Lanka played?
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka was played at Saxton Oval, Nelson on Thursday 2 January 2025, in T20I 2025.
What were the final scores in New Zealand vs Sri Lanka?
New Zealand scored 211/7 in 20 overs. Sri Lanka scored 218/5 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in New Zealand vs Sri Lanka?
Kusal Perera was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 134/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in New Zealand vs Sri Lanka?
Kusal Perera top-scored with 101 off 46 balls.
Who took the most wickets in New Zealand vs Sri Lanka?
Charith Asalanka took 3/50 in 4 overs.
Who played in New Zealand vs Sri Lanka?
New Zealand XI: Tim Robinson, Rachin Ravindra, Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Hay (wk), Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Zakary Foulkes, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy. Sri Lanka XI: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kusal Perera, Avishka Fernando, Charith Asalanka (c), Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Binura Fernando, Nuwan Thushara, Kamindu Mendis.