Here is is the timeline of key moments & scorecard from the first one day international between New Zealand Men’s national cricket team and Sri Lanka national cricket team which was played in Wellington on January 5, 2025.
New Zealand beat Sri Lanka by 9 wickets
New Zealand Men’s national cricket team vs Sri Lanka national cricket team Timeline
New Zealand win the toss and elect to field first.
Sri Lanka slump to 23/4 before a fine fifth wicket stand between Avishka Fernando and Janith Liyanage rescues them.
Matt Henry claims figures of 4/19.
The visitors are bowled out for 178 in 43.4 overs.
Will Young and Rachin Ravindra add 93 runs for the opening stand.
Chamidu Wickramasinghe claims Rachin for 45 (36)
Young is unbeaten on 90 (86)
The hosts win by 9 wickets and 142 balls to spare.
Player of the match- Matt Henry
Sri Lanka scorecard vs New Zealand first ODI
New Zealand chasing scorecard vs Sri Lanka first ODI
