Live Cricket Score & Latest News | New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, 1st ODI, Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand

Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand
Finished
, January 04, 2025
New Zealand
NZ
180/1 (26.2)
Sri Lanka
SL
178/10 (43.4)
NZ won by 9 wickets
BATSMENRB4S6SSR
Will Young *9086120104.65
Mark Chapman29363080.56
BOWLERSOMRWECON
Chamindu Wickramasinghe *3.202818.40
Wanindu Hasaranga602904.83
Current Partnership: 87 run (13.5 ov) | Last Wicket: Rachin Ravindra 45 (36) | Fall of Wicket: 93/1 (12.3 ov)
CRR: 6.84 | Last Ten Overs: 59/0 5.45
Recent: 42·14···1111·141·1

Live Blog

02:24 UTC
05 Jan 2025
Ov 5.4

NZ vs SL Live Score – Eshan Malinga to Rachin Ravindra, 1 run

1
5.4
Eshan Malinga to Rachin Ravindra, 1 run, Rachin Ravindra hangs in the crease to take fast ball of back of length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.
02:27 UTC
05 Jan 2025
Ov 5.3

NZ vs SL Live Score – Eshan Malinga to Rachin Ravindra, Six

6
5.3
Eshan Malinga to Rachin Ravindra, Six, Six !! bouncer, short length, on the stumps, Rachin Ravindra hangs in the crease and plays a high-risk pull, The ball soared high into the air, taking the top edge of the bat! over deep fine leg into the crowd for a Maximum!
02:23 UTC
05 Jan 2025
Ov 5.2

NZ vs SL Live Score – Eshan Malinga to Rachin Ravindra, No run

0
5.2
Eshan Malinga to Rachin Ravindra, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Rachin Ravindra hangs in the crease, dabs it towards square leg, but the fielder reacts promptly, and makes a brilliant stop.
02:22 UTC
05 Jan 2025
Ov 5.1

NZ vs SL Live Score – Eshan Malinga to Will Young, 1 run

1
5.1
Eshan Malinga to Will Young, 1 run, Will Young hangs in the crease and plays off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, edged!! and the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at third man for 1 run.
12:57 UTC
28 Oct 2025
End of over 5 (5 runs)
New Zealand 30/0
02:20 UTC
05 Jan 2025
Ov 4.6

NZ vs SL Live Score – Asitha Fernando to Rachin Ravindra, No run

0
4.6
Asitha Fernando to Rachin Ravindra, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, full length, on the stumps, Rachin Ravindra hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
02:20 UTC
05 Jan 2025
Ov 4.5

NZ vs SL Live Score – Asitha Fernando to Will Young, 1 run

1
4.5
Asitha Fernando to Will Young, 1 run, Will Young hangs in the crease to take bouncer of short length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.
02:20 UTC
05 Jan 2025
Ov 4.4

NZ vs SL Live Score – Asitha Fernando to Will Young, No run

0
4.4
Asitha Fernando to Will Young, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Will Young hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
02:19 UTC
05 Jan 2025
Ov 4.3

NZ vs SL Live Score – Asitha Fernando to Will Young, 2 runs

2
4.3
Asitha Fernando to Will Young, 2 runs, Will Young hangs in the crease to take inswinger of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 2 runs.
02:18 UTC
05 Jan 2025
Ov 4.2

NZ vs SL Live Score – Asitha Fernando to Will Young, 2 runs

2
4.2
Asitha Fernando to Will Young, 2 runs, Will Young hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick shot off an fast ball delivers at a back of length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
02:16 UTC
05 Jan 2025
Ov 4.1

NZ vs SL Live Score – Asitha Fernando to Will Young, No run

0
4.1
Asitha Fernando to Will Young, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, full length, on the off stump, Will Young hangs in the crease, plays it with soft hands towards point, but the fielder is quick to react and prevents the run.
12:57 UTC
28 Oct 2025
End of over 4 (9 runs)
New Zealand 25/0
02:16 UTC
05 Jan 2025
Ov 3.6

NZ vs SL Live Score – Lahiru Kumara to Rachin Ravindra, Four

4
3.6
Lahiru Kumara to Rachin Ravindra, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump. Rachin Ravindra hangs in the crease, hits drive in the gap towards long off, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
02:15 UTC
05 Jan 2025
Ov 3.5

NZ vs SL Live Score – Lahiru Kumara to Rachin Ravindra, Four

4
3.5
Lahiru Kumara to Rachin Ravindra, Four, Four !! bouncer, short length, on the stumps. Rachin Ravindra hangs in the crease, hits uppercut in the gap towards third man, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
02:13 UTC
05 Jan 2025
Ov 3.4

NZ vs SL Live Score – Lahiru Kumara to Rachin Ravindra, No run

0
3.4
Lahiru Kumara to Rachin Ravindra, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Rachin Ravindra hangs in the crease, dabs drive with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
02:13 UTC
05 Jan 2025
Ov 3.3

NZ vs SL Live Score – Lahiru Kumara to Rachin Ravindra, No run

0
3.3
Lahiru Kumara to Rachin Ravindra, no run, Dot Ball !! bouncer, back of length, on the stumps, and Rachin Ravindra hangs on and tries to hit defensive shot, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
02:12 UTC
05 Jan 2025
Ov 3.2

NZ vs SL Live Score – Lahiru Kumara to Rachin Ravindra, No run

0
3.2
Lahiru Kumara to Rachin Ravindra, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, full length, on the off stump, Rachin Ravindra hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
02:12 UTC
05 Jan 2025
Ov 3.1

NZ vs SL Live Score – Lahiru Kumara to Will Young, 1 run

1
3.1
Lahiru Kumara to Will Young, 1 run, Will Young hangs in the crease to take outswinger of back of length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards third man for 1 run.
12:57 UTC
28 Oct 2025
End of over 3 (7 runs)
New Zealand 16/0
02:10 UTC
05 Jan 2025
Ov 2.6

NZ vs SL Live Score – Asitha Fernando to Rachin Ravindra, No run

0
2.6
Asitha Fernando to Rachin Ravindra, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, full length, on the stumps, Rachin Ravindra hangs in the crease and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder, who halts the ball.
02:10 UTC
05 Jan 2025
Ov 2.5

NZ vs SL Live Score – Asitha Fernando to Rachin Ravindra, No run

0
2.5
Asitha Fernando to Rachin Ravindra, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, back of length, on the stumps, Rachin Ravindra hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards square leg, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
02:09 UTC
05 Jan 2025
Ov 2.4

NZ vs SL Live Score – Asitha Fernando to Will Young, 1 run

1
2.4
Asitha Fernando to Will Young, 1 run, Will Young hangs in the crease to take inswinger of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a textbook defensive shot, edged!! and the ball sails towards third man for 1 run.
02:08 UTC
05 Jan 2025
Ov 2.3

NZ vs SL Live Score – Asitha Fernando to Will Young, No run

0
2.3
Asitha Fernando to Will Young, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Will Young hangs in the crease and strives to hit cut, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.
02:08 UTC
05 Jan 2025
Ov 2.2

NZ vs SL Live Score – Asitha Fernando to Will Young, Four

4
2.2
Asitha Fernando to Will Young, Four, Four !! inswinger, back of length, on the stumps, Will Young goes forward and caresses flick shot to deep square leg, it raced away to the fence for four.
02:06 UTC
05 Jan 2025
Ov 2.1

NZ vs SL Live Score – Asitha Fernando to Rachin Ravindra, Wide

1wd
2.1
Asitha Fernando to Rachin Ravindra, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! outswinger good length on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Rachin Ravindra with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.
02:08 UTC
05 Jan 2025
Ov 2.1

NZ vs SL Live Score – Asitha Fernando to Rachin Ravindra, 1 run

1
2.1
Asitha Fernando to Rachin Ravindra, 1 run, Rachin Ravindra hangs in the crease to take outswinger of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards mid off for 1 run.
12:57 UTC
28 Oct 2025
End of over 2 (8 runs)
New Zealand 9/0
02:06 UTC
05 Jan 2025
Ov 1.6

NZ vs SL Live Score – Lahiru Kumara to Will Young, No run

0
1.6
Lahiru Kumara to Will Young, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Will Young hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
02:05 UTC
05 Jan 2025
Ov 1.5

NZ vs SL Live Score – Lahiru Kumara to Rachin Ravindra, 1 run

1
1.5
Lahiru Kumara to Rachin Ravindra, 1 run, Rachin Ravindra hangs in the crease and plays defensive shot off an bouncer delivers at a back of length by the bowler, edged!! and the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep fine leg for 1 run.
02:06 UTC
05 Jan 2025
Ov 1.4

NZ vs SL Live Score – Lahiru Kumara to Rachin Ravindra, 2 runs

2
1.4
Lahiru Kumara to Rachin Ravindra, 2 runs, Rachin Ravindra hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a textbook drive, edged!! and the ball sails towards third man for 2 runs.
02:04 UTC
05 Jan 2025
Ov 1.3

NZ vs SL Live Score – Lahiru Kumara to Rachin Ravindra, Four

4
1.3
Lahiru Kumara to Rachin Ravindra, Four, Four !! outswinger, back of length, on the off stump. Rachin Ravindra hangs in the crease and tries cut, edged!! in the gap towards deep point, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
02:03 UTC
05 Jan 2025
Ov 1.2

NZ vs SL Live Score – Lahiru Kumara to Rachin Ravindra, No run

0
1.2
Lahiru Kumara to Rachin Ravindra, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Rachin Ravindra hangs in the crease to the delivery, letting it go to the keeper without offering a shot.
02:01 UTC
05 Jan 2025
Ov 1.1

NZ vs SL Live Score – Lahiru Kumara to Will Young, 1 run

1
1.1
Lahiru Kumara to Will Young, 1 run, Will Young hangs in the crease to take inswinger of yorker aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.
12:57 UTC
28 Oct 2025
End of over 1 (1 runs)
New Zealand 1/0
02:00 UTC
05 Jan 2025
Ov 0.6

NZ vs SL Live Score – Asitha Fernando to Rachin Ravindra, No run

0
0.6
Asitha Fernando to Rachin Ravindra, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the stumps, Asitha Fernando sends down a delivery outside the stumps, and Rachin Ravindra hangs in the crease and watches it closely, deciding to let ball go to the keeper.
01:59 UTC
05 Jan 2025
Ov 0.5

NZ vs SL Live Score – Asitha Fernando to Will Young, 1 run

1
0.5
Asitha Fernando to Will Young, 1 run, Will Young hangs in the crease to take inswinger of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards short mid wicket for 1 run.
01:59 UTC
05 Jan 2025
Ov 0.4

NZ vs SL Live Score – Asitha Fernando to Will Young, No run

0
0.4
Asitha Fernando to Will Young, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Will Young hangs in the crease, dabs drive with soft hands toward point, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
01:58 UTC
05 Jan 2025
Ov 0.3

NZ vs SL Live Score – Asitha Fernando to Will Young, No run

0
0.3
Asitha Fernando to Will Young, no run, Dot ball !! bouncer, short length, on the off stump, Asitha Fernando sends down a delivery outside the off stump, and Will Young hangs in the crease and watches it closely, deciding to let ball go to the keeper.
01:57 UTC
05 Jan 2025
Ov 0.2

NZ vs SL Live Score – Asitha Fernando to Will Young, No run

0
0.2
Asitha Fernando to Will Young, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, back of length, on the stumps, Will Young hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
01:57 UTC
05 Jan 2025
Ov 0.1

NZ vs SL Live Score – Asitha Fernando to Will Young, No run

0
0.1
Asitha Fernando to Will Young, no run, Dot Ball !! outswinger, back of length, on the off stump, and Will Young hangs on and tries to hit cut, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.

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Match Info

SeriesSri Lanka tour of New Zealand
Match1st ODI
FormatODI
Date & Time05 Jan 2025, Sun, 3:30 AM
VenueBasin Reserve, Wellington, New Zealand
TossNew Zealand elected to bowl
UmpiresRichard Illingworth, Shaun Haig, Richard Kettleborough (England, TV)
Match RefereeJeff Crowe

Match FAQs

What time does NZ vs SL start?
Start time (around toss): 05 Jan 2025, Sun, 3:30 AM.
What is the venue and pitch report?
Venue: Basin Reserve, Wellington, New Zealand. Pitch: Flat Track Pitch. In T20s, a par score is around ~270.
Where can I get live score and commentary?
Right on this page — real-time Live Score, Ball-by-Ball commentary, and a Live Blog with auto-refresh.

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Pitch & Weather Statistics

Weather
Broken Clouds
🌡️ 13.89°C💧 77% (Humidity)🧭 34.52 Wind Speed
Pitch Condition
Flat Track Pitch
🪄 Bat: Average🏃 Pace: Pace & Bounce🌀 Spin: Average

Team Comparison (Last 10 matches)

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Team Comparison (Batting & Bowling, last 10)

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New Zealand Stats

Most RunsBest SRMost WicketsBest Eco. Rate
1

Mark Chapman

NZ . Bat

172 Runs

3 Inns
2

Rachin Ravindra

NZ . Bat

125 Runs

3 Inns
3

Kamindu Mendis

SL . All

113 Runs

3 Inns
4

Janith Liyanage

SL . All

111 Runs

3 Inns
5

Will Young

NZ . Bat

106 Runs

3 Inns
6

Avishka Fernando

SL . Bat

83 Runs

3 Inns
7

Pathum Nissanka

SL . Bat

76 Runs

3 Inns
8

Kusal Mendis

SL . Wk

58 Runs

3 Inns
9

Chamindu Wickramasinghe

SL . All

58 Runs

3 Inns
10

Wanindu Hasaranga

SL . All

51 Runs

3 Inns

Sri Lanka Stats

Most RunsBest SRMost WicketsBest Eco. Rate
1

Mark Chapman

NZ . Bat

172 Runs

3 Inns
2

Rachin Ravindra

NZ . Bat

125 Runs

3 Inns
3

Kamindu Mendis

SL . All

113 Runs

3 Inns
4

Janith Liyanage

SL . All

111 Runs

3 Inns
5

Will Young

NZ . Bat

106 Runs

3 Inns
6

Avishka Fernando

SL . Bat

83 Runs

3 Inns
7

Pathum Nissanka

SL . Bat

76 Runs

3 Inns
8

Kusal Mendis

SL . Wk

58 Runs

3 Inns
9

Chamindu Wickramasinghe

SL . All

58 Runs

3 Inns
10

Wanindu Hasaranga

SL . All

51 Runs

3 Inns

Team Squads

New Zealand Squad

Open squad
WKBATBOWLALL
Mitchell Hay
Tom Latham		Will Young
Mark Chapman		Nathan Smith
Matt Henry
Jacob Duffy
William O’Rourke		Rachin Ravindra
Daryl Mitchell
Glenn Phillips
Mitchell Santner
Michael Bracewell

Sri Lanka Squad

Open squad
WKBATBOWLALL
Kusal Mendis
Nishan Madushka		Pathum Nissanka
Avishka Fernando
Kamindu Mendis
Janith Liyanage
Nuwanidu Fernando		Lahiru Kumara
Eshan Malinga
Asitha Fernando
Maheesh Theekshana
Jeffrey Vandersay
Mohamed Shiraz		Charith Asalanka
Chamindu Wickramasinghe
Wanindu Hasaranga
Dunith Wellalage

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Match Details
Date
2025-01-05 03:30 AM
Venue
Basin Reserve, Wellington
Toss
New Zealand elected to bowl
Umpires
  • Richard Illingworth
  • Shaun Haig
Tv Umpires
  • Richard Kettleborough
Match Referee
  • Jeff Crowe

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