Live Cricket Score & Latest News | New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, 1st T20I, Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand

Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand
Finished
, December 28, 2024
New Zealand
NZ
172/8 (20)
Sri Lanka
SL
164/8 (20)
NZ won by 8 runs.
BATSMENRB4S6SSR
Binura Fernando *4400100.00
Matheesha Pathirana01000.00
BOWLERSOMRWECON
Zakary Foulkes *4041210.25
Matt Henry402827.00
Current Partnership: 5 run (0.4 ov) | Last Wicket: Wanindu Hasaranga 5 (2) | Fall of Wicket: 159/8 (19.2 ov)
CRR: 8.20 | Last Ten Overs: 69/8 6.79
Recent: 1211WW41W1W·44··W1

Live Blog

08:48 UTC
28 Dec 2024
Ov 5.3

NZ vs SL Live Score – Jacob Duffy to Pathum Nissanka, Four

4
5.3
Jacob Duffy to Pathum Nissanka, Four, Four !! fast ball, back of length, on the stumps. Pathum Nissanka goes back, hits pull in the gap towards deep fine leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
08:46 UTC
28 Dec 2024
Ov 5.2

NZ vs SL Live Score – Jacob Duffy to Pathum Nissanka, Wide

1wd
5.2
Jacob Duffy to Pathum Nissanka, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball back of length on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Pathum Nissanka with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.
08:47 UTC
28 Dec 2024
Ov 5.2

NZ vs SL Live Score – Jacob Duffy to Pathum Nissanka, 2 runs

2
5.2
Jacob Duffy to Pathum Nissanka, 2 runs, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Pathum Nissanka goes back to make a confident defensive shot, sending the ball towards short mid wicket for 2 runs.
08:46 UTC
28 Dec 2024
Ov 5.1

NZ vs SL Live Score – Jacob Duffy to Pathum Nissanka, No run

0
5.1
Jacob Duffy to Pathum Nissanka, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, yorker, on the off stump, Pathum Nissanka goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
08:36 UTC
28 Oct 2025
End of over 5 (9 runs)
Sri Lanka 46/0
08:45 UTC
28 Dec 2024
Ov 4.6

NZ vs SL Live Score – Matt Henry to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run

1
4.6
Matt Henry to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, outswinger, good length, on the off stump, goes back, plays cut, towards the deep point for 1 run.
08:44 UTC
28 Dec 2024
Ov 4.5

NZ vs SL Live Score – Matt Henry to Pathum Nissanka, Four

4
4.5
Matt Henry to Pathum Nissanka, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump. Pathum Nissanka goes forward, hits drive in the gap towards long off, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
08:43 UTC
28 Dec 2024
Ov 4.4

NZ vs SL Live Score – Matt Henry to Kusal Mendis, 1 run

1
4.4
Matt Henry to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis goes forward to make a room for himself and hits it towards mid off for 1 run.
08:43 UTC
28 Dec 2024
Ov 4.3

NZ vs SL Live Score – Matt Henry to Kusal Mendis, No run

0
4.3
Matt Henry to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! bouncer, back of length, on the off stump, Matt Henry sends down a delivery outside the off stump, and Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease and watches it closely, deciding to let ball go to the keeper.
08:42 UTC
28 Dec 2024
Ov 4.2

NZ vs SL Live Score – Matt Henry to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run

1
4.2
Matt Henry to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, fast ball, full length, on the off stump, goes forward, plays drive, towards the mid off for 1 run.
08:42 UTC
28 Dec 2024
Ov 4.1

NZ vs SL Live Score – Matt Henry to Pathum Nissanka, 2 runs

2
4.1
Matt Henry to Pathum Nissanka, 2 runs, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Pathum Nissanka goes back to make a confident ramp shot, sending the ball towards deep square leg for 2 runs.
08:36 UTC
28 Oct 2025
End of over 4 (18 runs)
Sri Lanka 37/0
08:41 UTC
28 Dec 2024
Ov 3.6

NZ vs SL Live Score – Zakary Foulkes to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run

1
3.6
Zakary Foulkes to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Pathum Nissanka goes back to make a confident defensive shot, sending the ball towards point for 1 run.
08:41 UTC
28 Dec 2024
Ov 3.5

NZ vs SL Live Score – Zakary Foulkes to Pathum Nissanka, Six

6
3.5
Zakary Foulkes to Pathum Nissanka, Six, Six !! What a delivery! fast ball lands right on the stumps, Pathum Nissanka goes back, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers flick shot sending it flying to the deep mid wicket region for a remarkable Maximum!
08:39 UTC
28 Dec 2024
Ov 3.4

NZ vs SL Live Score – Zakary Foulkes to Pathum Nissanka, Four

4
3.4
Zakary Foulkes to Pathum Nissanka, Four, Four !! fast ball, back of length, on the stumps, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease, plays pull in the air to deep mid wicket. Ball finds the ropes for four.
08:39 UTC
28 Dec 2024
Ov 3.3

NZ vs SL Live Score – Zakary Foulkes to Kusal Mendis

1lb
3.3
Zakary Foulkes to Kusal Mendis, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease, aims to play flick shot, but ball direclty brushes against the body. Batter snatch 1 runs off leg bye.
08:38 UTC
28 Dec 2024
Ov 3.2

NZ vs SL Live Score – Zakary Foulkes to Kusal Mendis, Wide

1wd
3.2
Zakary Foulkes to Kusal Mendis, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! inswinger good length on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Kusal Mendis with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.
08:38 UTC
28 Dec 2024
Ov 3.2

NZ vs SL Live Score – Zakary Foulkes to Kusal Mendis, Four

4
3.2
Zakary Foulkes to Kusal Mendis, Four, Four !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Kusal Mendis goes forward, plays defensive shot, gets an edge!, in the air to deep fine leg. Ball finds the ropes for four.
08:36 UTC
28 Dec 2024
Ov 3.1

NZ vs SL Live Score – Zakary Foulkes to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run

1
3.1
Zakary Foulkes to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Pathum Nissanka goes back to make a confident pull, sending the ball towards short fine leg for 1 run. Dropped catch
08:36 UTC
28 Oct 2025
End of over 3 (8 runs)
Sri Lanka 19/0
08:34 UTC
28 Dec 2024
Ov 2.6

NZ vs SL Live Score – Matt Henry to Kusal Mendis, 2 runs

2
2.6
Matt Henry to Kusal Mendis, 2 runs, Matt Henry delivers fast ball at full length, Kusal Mendis goes back and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the third man, limits Kusal Mendis to just 2 runs.
08:34 UTC
28 Dec 2024
Ov 2.5

NZ vs SL Live Score – Matt Henry to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run

1
2.5
Matt Henry to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Pathum Nissanka goes forward to make a confident defensive shot, sending the ball towards short cover for 1 run.
08:34 UTC
28 Dec 2024
Ov 2.4

NZ vs SL Live Score – Matt Henry to Pathum Nissanka, No run

0
2.4
Matt Henry to Pathum Nissanka, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease, trying to hit pull, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.
08:32 UTC
28 Dec 2024
Ov 2.3

NZ vs SL Live Score – Matt Henry to Pathum Nissanka, No run

0
2.3
Matt Henry to Pathum Nissanka, no run, Dot Ball !! inswinger, back of length, on the off stump, and Pathum Nissanka hangs on and tries to hit defensive shot, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
08:30 UTC
28 Dec 2024
Ov 2.2

NZ vs SL Live Score – Matt Henry to Kusal Mendis, 1 run

1
2.2
Matt Henry to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, A perfectly executed inswinger of good length on the stumps gave Kusal Mendis the chance to goes forward and dabs defensive shot for 1 run.
08:30 UTC
28 Dec 2024
Ov 2.1

NZ vs SL Live Score – Matt Henry to Kusal Mendis, Four

4
2.1
Matt Henry to Kusal Mendis, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps. Kusal Mendis goes forward, hits chip shot in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
08:36 UTC
28 Oct 2025
End of over 2 (5 runs)
Sri Lanka 11/0
08:29 UTC
28 Dec 2024
Ov 1.6

NZ vs SL Live Score – Jacob Duffy to Pathum Nissanka, No run

0
1.6
Jacob Duffy to Pathum Nissanka, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Pathum Nissanka goes back, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
08:28 UTC
28 Dec 2024
Ov 1.5

NZ vs SL Live Score – Jacob Duffy to Pathum Nissanka, Four

4
1.5
Jacob Duffy to Pathum Nissanka, Four, Four !! inswinger, good length, on the leg stump, Pathum Nissanka goes forward, plays flick shot in the air to deep square leg. Ball finds the ropes for four.
08:27 UTC
28 Dec 2024
Ov 1.4

NZ vs SL Live Score – Jacob Duffy to Pathum Nissanka, No run

0
1.4
Jacob Duffy to Pathum Nissanka, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Pathum Nissanka goes back and dabs defensive shot with soft hands, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.
08:27 UTC
28 Dec 2024
Ov 1.3

NZ vs SL Live Score – Jacob Duffy to Kusal Mendis, 1 run

1
1.3
Jacob Duffy to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis goes back to take inswinger of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards point for 1 run.
08:26 UTC
28 Dec 2024
Ov 1.2

NZ vs SL Live Score – Jacob Duffy to Kusal Mendis, No run

0
1.2
Jacob Duffy to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, goes back, plays defensive shot.
08:26 UTC
28 Dec 2024
Ov 1.1

NZ vs SL Live Score – Jacob Duffy to Kusal Mendis, No run

0
1.1
Jacob Duffy to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis goes back and strives to hit cut, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.
08:36 UTC
28 Oct 2025
End of over 1 (6 runs)
Sri Lanka 6/0
08:24 UTC
28 Dec 2024
Ov 0.6

NZ vs SL Live Score – Matt Henry to Pathum Nissanka, No run

0
0.6
Matt Henry to Pathum Nissanka, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Pathum Nissanka goes back, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at point, who halts the ball.
08:24 UTC
28 Dec 2024
Ov 0.5

NZ vs SL Live Score – Matt Henry to Pathum Nissanka, No run

0
0.5
Matt Henry to Pathum Nissanka, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Pathum Nissanka goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who halts the ball.
08:23 UTC
28 Dec 2024
Ov 0.4

NZ vs SL Live Score – Matt Henry to Pathum Nissanka, Four

4
0.4
Matt Henry to Pathum Nissanka, Four, Four !! outswinger, back of length, on the off stump. Pathum Nissanka goes back, hits punch in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
08:23 UTC
28 Dec 2024
Ov 0.3

NZ vs SL Live Score – Matt Henry to Kusal Mendis, 1 run

1
0.3
Matt Henry to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, outswinger, back of length, on the off stump, goes back, plays defensive shot, towards the third man for 1 run.
08:22 UTC
28 Dec 2024
Ov 0.2

NZ vs SL Live Score – Matt Henry to Kusal Mendis, No run

0
0.2
Matt Henry to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis goes forward and strives to hit defensive shot, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.
08:23 UTC
28 Dec 2024
Ov 0.1

NZ vs SL Live Score – Matt Henry to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run

1lb
0.1
Matt Henry to Pathum Nissanka, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Pathum Nissanka goes forward, aims to slam it, but deflect off the pads. Batter steals a leg bye for 1 run.

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Match Info

SeriesSri Lanka tour of New Zealand
Match1st T20I
FormatT20I
Date & Time28 Dec 2024, Sat, 11:45 AM
VenueBay Oval, Mount Maunganui, New Zealand
TossSri Lanka elected to bowl
UmpiresChris Brown, Shaun Haig, Wayne Knights (New Zealand, TV)
Match RefereeJeff Crowe

Match FAQs

What time does NZ vs SL start?
Start time (around toss): 28 Dec 2024, Sat, 11:45 AM.
What is the venue and pitch report?
Venue: Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, New Zealand. Pitch: Fast & Bounce. In T20s, a par score is around ~170.
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
Scattered Clouds
🌡️ 15.83°C💧 89% (Humidity)🧭 1.01 Wind Speed
Pitch Condition
Fast & Bounce
🪄 Bat: High Scoring🏃 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 HayTim Robinson
Mark Chapman
Bevon Jacobs		Matt Henry
Zakary Foulkes
Jacob Duffy
Nathan Smith		Rachin Ravindra
Daryl Mitchell
Glenn Phillips
Michael Bracewell
Mitchell Santner

Sri Lanka Squad

Open squad
WKBATBOWLALL
Kusal Mendis
Kusal Perera
Dinesh Chandimal		Pathum Nissanka
Kamindu Mendis
Bhanuka Rajapaksa
Avishka Fernando		Binura Fernando
Maheesh Theekshana
Matheesha Pathirana
Nuwan Thushara
Asitha Fernando
Jeffrey Vandersay		Charith Asalanka
Wanindu Hasaranga
Chamindu Wickramasinghe

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Match Details
Date
2024-12-28 11:45 AM
Venue
Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui
Toss
Sri Lanka elected to bowl
Umpires
  • Chris Brown
  • Shaun Haig
Tv Umpires
  • Wayne Knights
Match Referee
  • Jeff Crowe

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