Live Cricket Score & Latest News | New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, 3rd T20I, Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand

Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand
Finished
, January 02, 2025
New Zealand
NZ
211/7 (20)
Sri Lanka
SL
218/5 (20)
SL won by 7 runs.
BATSMENRB4S6SSR
Mitchell Santner *141001140.00
Zakary Foulkes211321161.54
BOWLERSOMRWECON
Binura Fernando *4043110.75
Nuwan Thushara403318.25
Current Partnership: 41 run (3.4 ov) | Last Wicket: Daryl Mitchell 35 (17) | Fall of Wicket: 170/7 (16.2 ov)
CRR: 10.55 | Last Ten Overs: 103/5 9.36
Recent: 11621121611221···1

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03:02 UTC
02 Jan 2025
Ov 5.3

NZ vs SL Live Score – Maheesh Theekshana to Rachin Ravindra, Four

4
5.3
Maheesh Theekshana to Rachin Ravindra, Four, Four !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Rachin Ravindra goes forward and caresses cut to deep cover, it raced away to the fence for four.
03:02 UTC
02 Jan 2025
Ov 5.2

NZ vs SL Live Score – Maheesh Theekshana to Rachin Ravindra, No run

0
5.2
Maheesh Theekshana to Rachin Ravindra, no run, Dot Ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, and Rachin Ravindra hangs on and tries to hit sweep, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
03:01 UTC
02 Jan 2025
Ov 5.1

NZ vs SL Live Score – Maheesh Theekshana to Tim Robinson, Wide

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5.1
Maheesh Theekshana to Tim Robinson, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! arm ball full length on the leg stump, Maheesh Theekshana has sent that one, way down the leg side. The umpire signals it wide.
03:01 UTC
02 Jan 2025
Ov 5.1

NZ vs SL Live Score – Maheesh Theekshana to Tim Robinson, 1 run

1
5.1
Maheesh Theekshana to Tim Robinson, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Tim Robinson goes forward to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards short mid wicket for 1 run.
10:54 UTC
28 Oct 2025
End of over 5 (9 runs)
New Zealand 54/0
03:00 UTC
02 Jan 2025
Ov 4.6

NZ vs SL Live Score – Nuwan Thushara to Rachin Ravindra, Four

4
4.6
Nuwan Thushara to Rachin Ravindra, Four, Four !! outswinger, yorker, on the off stump, Rachin Ravindra goes forward, plays cut in the air to deep point. Ball finds the ropes for four.
02:58 UTC
02 Jan 2025
Ov 4.5

NZ vs SL Live Score – Nuwan Thushara to Rachin Ravindra, No ball

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4.5
Nuwan Thushara to Rachin Ravindra, 1 no ball, No ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Rachin Ravindra hangs in the crease, whacks an elegant flick shot earning, It's a no ball!! Nuwan Thushara overstepped the crease.
02:59 UTC
02 Jan 2025
Ov 4.5

NZ vs SL Live Score – Nuwan Thushara to Rachin Ravindra, 2 runs

2
4.5
Nuwan Thushara to Rachin Ravindra, 2 runs, Rachin Ravindra hangs in the crease to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 2 runs.
02:57 UTC
02 Jan 2025
Ov 4.4

NZ vs SL Live Score – Nuwan Thushara to Tim Robinson, 1 run

1
4.4
Nuwan Thushara to Tim Robinson, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Tim Robinson hangs in the crease to make a confident flick shot, but gets an edge, and the ball goes towards deep cover for 1 run.
02:56 UTC
02 Jan 2025
Ov 4.3

NZ vs SL Live Score – Nuwan Thushara to Tim Robinson, No run

0
4.3
Nuwan Thushara to Tim Robinson, no run, Dot Ball !! fast ball, yorker, on the off stump, and Tim Robinson hangs on and tries to hit cut, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
02:55 UTC
02 Jan 2025
Ov 4.2

NZ vs SL Live Score – Nuwan Thushara to Tim Robinson, No run

0
4.2
Nuwan Thushara to Tim Robinson, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, yorker, on the off stump, Tim Robinson hangs in the crease, trying to hit cut, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.
02:55 UTC
02 Jan 2025
Ov 4.1

NZ vs SL Live Score – Nuwan Thushara to Rachin Ravindra, 1 run

1
4.1
Nuwan Thushara to Rachin Ravindra, 1 run, fast ball, yorker, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot, towards the short cover for 1 run.
10:54 UTC
28 Oct 2025
End of over 4 (11 runs)
New Zealand 45/0
02:53 UTC
02 Jan 2025
Ov 3.6

NZ vs SL Live Score – Maheesh Theekshana to Rachin Ravindra, 1 run

1
3.6
Maheesh Theekshana to Rachin Ravindra, 1 run, An accurately pitched top spinner on the stumps, Rachin Ravindra goes forward to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
02:53 UTC
02 Jan 2025
Ov 3.5

NZ vs SL Live Score – Maheesh Theekshana to Rachin Ravindra, No run

0
3.5
Maheesh Theekshana to Rachin Ravindra, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot.
02:54 UTC
02 Jan 2025
Ov 3.4

NZ vs SL Live Score – Maheesh Theekshana to Rachin Ravindra, Four

4
3.4
Maheesh Theekshana to Rachin Ravindra, Four, Four !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Rachin Ravindra goes forward and caresses flick shot to deep square leg, it raced away to the fence for four.
02:52 UTC
02 Jan 2025
Ov 3.3

NZ vs SL Live Score – Maheesh Theekshana to Tim Robinson, 1 run

1
3.3
Maheesh Theekshana to Tim Robinson, 1 run, Tim Robinson goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
02:51 UTC
02 Jan 2025
Ov 3.2

NZ vs SL Live Score – Maheesh Theekshana to Tim Robinson, Four

4
3.2
Maheesh Theekshana to Tim Robinson, Four, Four !! off break ball, good length, on the leg stump, Tim Robinson goes forward and caresses flick shot to deep fine leg, it raced away to the fence for four.
02:51 UTC
02 Jan 2025
Ov 3.1

NZ vs SL Live Score – Maheesh Theekshana to Rachin Ravindra, 1 run

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3.1
Maheesh Theekshana to Rachin Ravindra, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Rachin Ravindra hangs in the crease, swats cut, but the ball slides off the body, batter is quick to avail this leg bye for 1 run.
10:54 UTC
28 Oct 2025
End of over 3 (18 runs)
New Zealand 34/0
02:50 UTC
02 Jan 2025
Ov 2.6

NZ vs SL Live Score – Binura Fernando to Tim Robinson, 2 runs

2
2.6
Binura Fernando to Tim Robinson, 2 runs, Tim Robinson goes forward and plays a well-timed chip shot off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long off for 2 runs.
02:49 UTC
02 Jan 2025
Ov 2.5

NZ vs SL Live Score – Binura Fernando to Tim Robinson, Six

6
2.5
Binura Fernando to Tim Robinson, Six, Six !! What a delivery! fast ball lands right on the stumps, Tim Robinson goes forward, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers flick shot sending it flying to the deep square leg region for a remarkable Maximum!
02:49 UTC
02 Jan 2025
Ov 2.4

NZ vs SL Live Score – Binura Fernando to Tim Robinson, 2 runs

2
2.4
Binura Fernando to Tim Robinson, 2 runs, Tim Robinson goes forward and plays a well-timed inside out shot off an outswinger delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 2 runs.
02:48 UTC
02 Jan 2025
Ov 2.3

NZ vs SL Live Score – Binura Fernando to Tim Robinson, 2 runs

2
2.3
Binura Fernando to Tim Robinson, 2 runs, Tim Robinson goes forward to take inswinger of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident punch that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 2 runs.
02:47 UTC
02 Jan 2025
Ov 2.2

NZ vs SL Live Score – Binura Fernando to Tim Robinson, Six

6
2.2
Binura Fernando to Tim Robinson, Six, Six !! What a delivery! fast ball lands right on the stumps, Tim Robinson goes forward, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers flick shot sending it flying to the deep mid wicket region for a remarkable Maximum!
02:46 UTC
02 Jan 2025
Ov 2.1

NZ vs SL Live Score – Binura Fernando to Tim Robinson, No run

0
2.1
Binura Fernando to Tim Robinson, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot to the short cover.
10:54 UTC
28 Oct 2025
End of over 2 (5 runs)
New Zealand 16/0
02:45 UTC
02 Jan 2025
Ov 1.6

NZ vs SL Live Score – Nuwan Thushara to Rachin Ravindra, No run

0
1.6
Nuwan Thushara to Rachin Ravindra, no run, Dot Ball !! fast ball, full length, on the leg stump, and Rachin Ravindra hangs on and tries to hit flick shot, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
02:44 UTC
02 Jan 2025
Ov 1.5

NZ vs SL Live Score – Nuwan Thushara to Rachin Ravindra, No run

0
1.5
Nuwan Thushara to Rachin Ravindra, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Rachin Ravindra hangs in the crease and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder, who halts the ball.
02:44 UTC
02 Jan 2025
Ov 1.4

NZ vs SL Live Score – Nuwan Thushara to Tim Robinson, 3 runs

3
1.4
Nuwan Thushara to Tim Robinson, 3 runs, Tim Robinson goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 3 runs.
02:42 UTC
02 Jan 2025
Ov 1.3

NZ vs SL Live Score – Nuwan Thushara to Rachin Ravindra, 1 run

1
1.3
Nuwan Thushara to Rachin Ravindra, 1 run, Rachin Ravindra goes forward to take inswinger of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident punch that sent the ball sailing towards mid off for 1 run.
02:42 UTC
02 Jan 2025
Ov 1.2

NZ vs SL Live Score – Nuwan Thushara to Rachin Ravindra, No run

0
1.2
Nuwan Thushara to Rachin Ravindra, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Rachin Ravindra hangs in the crease, dabs flick shot with soft hands toward short mid wicket, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
02:41 UTC
02 Jan 2025
Ov 1.1

NZ vs SL Live Score – Nuwan Thushara to Tim Robinson, 1 run

1
1.1
Nuwan Thushara to Tim Robinson, 1 run, inswinger, good length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot, towards the mid off for 1 run.
10:54 UTC
28 Oct 2025
End of over 1 (11 runs)
New Zealand 11/0
02:39 UTC
02 Jan 2025
Ov 0.6

NZ vs SL Live Score – Chamindu Wickramasinghe to Tim Robinson, 1 run

1
0.6
Chamindu Wickramasinghe to Tim Robinson, 1 run, inswinger, good length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, plays drive, towards the deep cover for 1 run.
02:39 UTC
02 Jan 2025
Ov 0.5

NZ vs SL Live Score – Chamindu Wickramasinghe to Rachin Ravindra, 1 run

1
0.5
Chamindu Wickramasinghe to Rachin Ravindra, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Rachin Ravindra goes forward to make a confident defensive shot, sending the ball towards mid off for 1 run.
02:39 UTC
02 Jan 2025
Ov 0.4

NZ vs SL Live Score – Chamindu Wickramasinghe to Rachin Ravindra, Four

4
0.4
Chamindu Wickramasinghe to Rachin Ravindra, Four, Four !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump. Rachin Ravindra goes forward, hits cut in the gap towards deep point, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
02:37 UTC
02 Jan 2025
Ov 0.3

NZ vs SL Live Score – Chamindu Wickramasinghe to Tim Robinson, 1 run

1
0.3
Chamindu Wickramasinghe to Tim Robinson, 1 run, Tim Robinson hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed defensive shot off an inswinger delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at point for 1 run.
02:37 UTC
02 Jan 2025
Ov 0.2

NZ vs SL Live Score – Chamindu Wickramasinghe to Tim Robinson, Four

4
0.2
Chamindu Wickramasinghe to Tim Robinson, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Tim Robinson goes forward, plays drive in the air to long off. Ball finds the ropes for four.
02:35 UTC
02 Jan 2025
Ov 0.1

NZ vs SL Live Score – Chamindu Wickramasinghe to Tim Robinson, No run

0
0.1
Chamindu Wickramasinghe to Tim Robinson, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the stumps, Tim Robinson hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.

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Match Info

SeriesSri Lanka tour of New Zealand
Match3rd T20I
FormatT20I
Date & Time02 Jan 2025, Thu, 5:45 AM
VenueSaxton Oval, Nelson, New Zealand
TossNew Zealand elected to bowl
UmpiresChris Brown, Shaun Haig, Kim Cotton (New Zealand, TV)
Match RefereeJeff Crowe

Match FAQs

What time does NZ vs SL start?
Start time (around toss): 02 Jan 2025, Thu, 5:45 AM.
What is the venue and pitch report?
Venue: Saxton Oval, Nelson, New Zealand. Pitch: Flat Track Pitch. 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
Light Rain
🌡️ 9.74°C💧 81% (Humidity)🧭 37.76 Wind Speed
Pitch Condition
Flat Track Pitch
🪄 Bat: Average🏃 Pace: Pace & Bounce🌀 Spin: Sharp Turn

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		Zakary Foulkes
Matt Henry
Jacob Duffy
Nathan Smith		Rachin Ravindra
Glenn Phillips
Daryl Mitchell
Michael Bracewell
Mitchell Santner

Sri Lanka Squad

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

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Match Details
Date
2025-01-02 05:45 AM
Venue
Saxton Oval, Nelson
Toss
New Zealand elected to bowl
Umpires
  • Chris Brown
  • Shaun Haig
Tv Umpires
  • Kim Cotton
Match Referee
  • Jeff Crowe

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