Despite being in a precarious position, Sri Lankan cricketer Kusal Mendis showed immense grit and determination as he battled through a groin injury to score an unbeaten 74 runs and guide his team to a thrilling three-wicket victory against New Zealand. This win not only secured Sri Lanka their fifth ODI series win this year, but also broke a 12-year drought of not winning an ODI series against the Black Caps. The third and final match of the series will take place on Tuesday at Pallekele.
The inaugural Women’s U19 Asia Cup, scheduled to take place in Malaysia, will see India and Pakistan battling it out in the same group. The tournament will include six teams, divided into two groups. Group A consists of India, Pakistan, and Nepal, while Group B includes Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia. The tournament will commence on December 15, with the hosts facing Sri Lanka in the opening game. India and Pakistan are set to clash on the same day while the top two teams from each group will compete in the Super Four round on December 19 and 20.
Rain interrupted the first ODI between Sri Lanka and New Zealand in Dambulla, causing a break in play. Sri Lanka's captain Charith Asalanka won the toss and chose to bat first in the match. Three New Zealand players, all-rounder Nathan Smith, top-order batsman Tim Robinson, and wicketkeeper Mitchell Hay, will be making their ODI debuts in the game. The upcoming ODI series between the two teams is currently tied at 1-1 after a drawn T20 series.
Arch-rivals India and Pakistan will face off in the inaugural Women's U19 Asia Cup, which will be held in Malaysia and feature six teams. The tournament begins in December, with hosts Malaysia taking on Sri Lanka in the opening game and India facing Pakistan in a highly anticipated clash later in the day. The top two teams from the group stage will advance to the Super Four round, with the final set to take place on December 22. Stay updated on all the latest news and updates on Cricket with NDTV Sports.
New Zealand will be looking to make a comeback in the second and final T20I against Sri Lanka after losing the first match. With Sri Lanka leading 1-0 in the series, the Kiwis will aim for a clean sweep. The match will be played at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium and the two teams will showcase their skills in hopes of emerging victorious. Don't miss this exciting match!
After a disappointing loss in the first T20, New Zealand came back strong in the second match, thanks to a brilliant performance from fast bowler Lockie Ferguson. His hat-trick in the second innings helped the Kiwis defend a modest total and level the series against Sri Lanka. The match, which was a nail-biting affair, had fans on the edge of their seats until the very end.
In a thrilling second T20 match at Dambulla, New Zealand's fast bowler Lockie Ferguson stole the show with a hat-trick, helping his team secure a close five-run victory over hosts Sri Lanka. Despite the spin-friendly pitch, Ferguson's sheer pace and precision proved to be too much for the Sri Lankan batters, leading to their defeat. Adding to the team's impressive performance, wicketkeeper Mitchell Hay broke a T20I record, completing six dismissals in a single match.
The highly anticipated white-ball tour of Sri Lanka for the New Zealand cricket team starts off with a two-match T20I series. After a successful tour of India in the Test format, the Kiwi side will be looking to dominate in the T20 matches. Meanwhile, the hosts will enter the contest following a 2-1 win against the West Indies in their last T20 series. Despite their disappointing performance at the 2024 T20 World Cup, New Zealand will be confident and eager to make a comeback in this format.
In a thrilling first Twenty20 match, Sri Lanka's spinners dominated New Zealand's batters on a turning pitch to secure a four-wicket win. Despite a strong effort from New Zealand's lower order batters, Sri Lanka's captain Charith Asalanka's unbeaten knock of 35 led his team to victory with an over to spare. The two teams will face off again at the same venue on Sunday, with both teams using these T20 matches as preparation for next year's Champions Trophy.
The 1st T20I between Sri Lanka and New Zealand will take place at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla on Saturday. After an impressive tour of India, the Kiwis are looking to bounce back from their disappointing campaign in the recent T20 World Cup. However, Sri Lanka has positive momentum on their side with recent wins against India and New Zealand in ODIs and Tests. The hopes are high for Charith Asalanka and his team to continue their successful streak in the shortest format.