refreshRight then, that is it from the game. A convincing victory for the hosts as they lead this ODI series by 1-0. The second ODI between these two sides will be played on Wednesday, the 8th of January. It will begin at 1 am GMT. Do join us for the early build up as well. Until then, take care, and cheers!
Mitchell Santner, the skipper of New Zealand, says that it was an all round performance as a team. Adds that the conditions were a bit challenging but the guys did well. Ends by saying that the Champion's Trophy has been in the back of their minds and they are working on it as well.
Charith Asalanka, the skipper of New Zealand, says that they knew it was windy and they failed to adapt to the conditions. Adds that New Zealand's bowling was excellent and they lost early wickets. Ends by saying that they will work on the negatives and take forward the positives from the game.
Matt Henry is the Player of the Match. He says that it was good to get the series underway and it was a good outing. Adds that the conditions were not easy but they performed as a team and played really well. Adds that they always try to grow as a team and he is happy with the win.
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Earlier in the game, New Zealand bowled out Sri Lanka for 178 inside 44 overs, thanks to Matt Henry's impressive 4 for 19. After a strong start where they dismissed Sri Lanka's top order for just 23 runs, Avishka Fernando and Janith Liyanage put together an 87-run partnership but couldn't save the innings. Henry took crucial wickets, including Fernando for 56, while Jacob Duffy finished the innings by taking the last wicket.
On the other hand, Sri Lanka's bowling performance left much to be desired, managing to claim only one wicket throughout the game! It was from the debutant, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, who can at least take solace in being the sole bright spot amid a largely disappointing outing. With this defeat, Sri Lanka will be keen to regroup and bounce back in their next game!
Young and Chapman navigated the innings superbly, leading New Zealand to a convincing victory. Young finished the match unbeaten on 90 runs, demonstrating excellent composure, while Chapman chipped in with a stylish 29 runs.
A convincing victory for New Zealand as they beat Sri Lanka by 9 wickets as they go 1-0 up in this ODI series! They took control early in their match, with their opening batters setting a lively pace. Rachin Ravindra assumed the role of aggressor, playing freely and confidently until an unfortunate dismissal at 45 runs in the 13th over. Following his exit, Will Young seamlessly transitioned into the attacking role, while Mark Chapman supported him effectively.
26.2FOUR! Will Young finishes off in style! Short, on middle, Will Young stays deep in his crease and pulls it elegantly through square leg for a boundary. New Zealand beat Sri Lanka by 9 wickets!
26.1Short, on off, Will Young pulls it through wide mid on for a brace.
25.6Too full, on off, Mark Chapman blocks it to the fielder at short third.
25.5Fuller one, on middle, Will Young flicks it to mid-wicket for one.
25.4FOUR! Oh, how has that gone for a boundary? Full, on off, Will Young looks to sweep it but loses his balance. Still gets his bat as the ball races through short fine for a boundary.
25.3Bowls it outside off, Will Young looks to sweep it but gets a hit on his gloves.
25.2Full again, on off, Will Young leans on and blocks it to short covers.
25.1Too full, on off, Will Young blocks it to mid on.
24.6Hard length, on off, Will Young guides it to third man for one. Just 10 more needed now.
24.6Wide! A wayward bouncer, on off, Will Young leaves. Wided.
24.5Length, on off, Mark Chapman pulls it to mid-wicket for one more.
24.4In the air... and lands safe! Short, on off, Will Young looks to pull it but gets a top edge. The ball carries and lands safely at fine leg. They cross.
24.3Fuller one, on middle, Will Young leans on and blocks it to short covers.
24.2Length, on off, Mark Chapman taps it to covers for one.
24.1FOUR! Well played! Back of a length, on off, Mark Chapman picks it well and slaps it over mid on for a good looking boundary.
23.6Fuller one, on leg, Mark Chapman moves forward and flicks it to square leg for one.
23.5Lands it on off, Mark Chapman punches it to the cover fielder.
23.4Too full, on off, Will Young digs it to mid on for one.
23.3Full, on leg, Will Young flicks it to short mid-wicket.
23.2Too full, on off, Will Young digs it back to the bowler.
23.1Fuller one, on leg, Will Young flicks it to the square leg fielder.
22.6On a length, on off, Mark Chapman blocks it to mid off.
22.5Short, down leg, Will Young mistimes his pull towards square leg for one.
22.4Another dot. Length, on off, Will Young blocks it back towards the bowler.
22.3Back of a length, on leg, Will Young moves forward to loft it but misses.
22.2Slower one, outside off, Will Young has a waft at it but gets beaten.
22.1Length, on off, Will Young taps it to covers.
21.6Flatter, outside off, Mark Chapman cuts it through point for a brace.
21.5Another dot ball. Full, on off, Mark Chapman flicks it to the mid-wicket fielder.
21.4Short, on off, Mark Chapman punches it to covers.
21.3Fuller again, Mark Chapman blocks it back.
21.2Fuller one, on off, Mark Chapman flicks it to mid-wicket.
21.1Short, on off, Mark Chapman taps it to covers.
20.6Back of a length, on leg, Will Young looks to flick it but wears it on his pads. An appeal but the finger stays down. Sri Lanka opt for a review. Ultra Edge shows no spike and Ball Tracking shows that it was going over the bails. The onfield decision stands NOT OUT!
20.6Wide! Width, way too wide. Wided.
20.5Fuller one, on off, Will Young taps it to mid off.
20.4Length, on middle, Mark Chapman tucks it to mid-wicket for one.
20.4Two Wides! Lands it way outside off, Will Young leaves. The keeper fails to collect it cleanly as the batters collect a single.
20.3Short, on middle, Mark Chapman pulls it through square leg for one.
20.2Fuller one, on middle, Mark Chapman eases it to the mid on fielder.
20.1Length, on off, Mark Chapman taps it to covers.
20.1Wide! Down the leg side, Mark Chapman leaves it alone.
19.6Short, on leg, Will Young knocks it to the fielder at mid on.
19.5Too full, on off, Will Young digs it back to the bowler.
19.4Too full, on off, Will Young blocks it back.
19.3Lands it on off, Mark Chapman taps it to mid on for one.
19.2Full, on off, Will Young knocks it to mid on for one.
19.1FOUR MORE! Well played! Fuller one, on leg, Will Young picks it well and sweeps it through fine leg for a boundary.
18.6FOUR! Shot! Short and on leg, Mark Chapman stays deep in his crease and pulls it elegantly over mid-wicket for a boundary.
18.5Lands it on off, Mark Chapman taps it to covers.
18.4Lands it on off, Will Young guides it to third man for one.
18.3FOUR! Well played! Short and wide, Will Young uses the pace of the ball and plays an uppercut over short third for a boundary.
18.2Full, on off, Will Young pushes it to the cover fielder.
18.1Bowls it on leg, Mark Chapman flicks it to mid-wicket for a quick single. The fielder has a shy at the bowler's end and makes a direct hit. The umpires check for the reply and it shows that Chapman was well in.
17.6Lands it outside off, Mark Chapman guides it through covers for one.
17.5Fuller one, on off, Mark Chapman taps it to covers for one.
17.4Too full, on leg, Will Young digs it to square leg for one.
17.3Bowls it on off, Will Young taps it back to the bowler.
17.2Another one on leg, Will Young flicks it through square leg for a brace.
17.1FOUR! Shot! Slower one, on leg, Will Young rocks back and drags it through backward square leg for a boundary.
16.6Fuller one, on off, Mark Chapman taps it to covers.
16.5Good length, outside off, Will Young eases it to covers for one more.
16.4Touch short, on off, Mark Chapman taps it to covers for one.
16.4Wide! Down the leg side, Mark Chapman looks to flick it but misses.
16.3Length, on off, Will Young taps it to covers for one.
16.2Short, on off, Will Young pulls it through mid-wicket for a brace. Good fielding in the deep.
16.1FOUR! Well played! Fuller one, on middle, Will Young shuffles across and lifts it magnificently over mid on for a boundary.
15.6Fifty up for Will Young! Excellent knocks. Length, on leg, Will Young tucks it through backward square leg for one.
15.5Length, on middle, Mark Chapman tucks it to mid-wicket for one.
15.4FOUR! That's a poor delivery! Asitha Fernando errs his line down leg, Mark Chapman swivels and helps it fine for a boundary.
15.3Touch short again, on off, Mark Chapman taps it to point.
15.2Back of a length, just outside off, Mark Chapman looks to block it but gets beaten. A loud appeal for caught behind but the finger has stayed down. Sri Lanka opt for a review. Ultra Edge shows a flat line and the onfield decision stands NOT OUT!
15.1Lands it on leg, Will Young tucks it through backward square leg for one. He moves to 49 now!
14.6Hard length, on off, Will Young punches it to covers for one more.
14.5Length, on leg, Mark Chapman tucks it to square leg for one.
14.4Bowls it on leg, Mark Chapman helps it fine for a brace.
14.3Length, on off, Will Young punches it to covers for one.
14.2Length, on off, Will Young punches it through covers for a brace.
14.1Length, on leg, Mark Chapman tucks it to square leg for one.
13.6Length, on off, Will Young blocks it back.
Will Young is down on the ground with some pain and the umpires decide to take a DRINKS BREAK. So, New Zealand are off to an absolute flier and only lost a wicket so far. They just need 79 so far with Will Young looking good and Mark Chapman has now joined him Sri Lanka need wickets and in heaps to claw their way back into the game. Let's see how it pans out...
13.5Oh! On a length and it nips in a long way, Will Young gets cramped for room as he looks to block it but gets an inside edge onto his thighs. Dot.
13.4FOUR! Well played! Short, on off, Will Young swivels and pulls it magnificently through mid-wicket for a good looking boundary. Hundred up for the Kiwis in a flash!
13.3Slower one, on off, Will Young blocks it to mid on.
13.2Full, on leg, Mark Chapman flicks it to mid-wicket for one.
13.1Wide! Short, down leg, Mark Chapman ducks under it.
12.6Fuller one, on off, Will Young blocks it back.
12.5Bowls it down leg again, Mark Chapman looks to flick it but the ball brushes his pads and rolls towards fine leg. They collect a leg bye.
12.5Wide! Down the leg side, Mark Chapman leaves.
12.4Length, outside off, Mark Chapman taps it back.
Mark Chapman walks in at number 3.
12.3OUT! TAKEN! Chamindu Wickramasinghe makes in impact in his first over and Sri Lanka finally have a breakthrough. Full, on middle and leg, Rachin Ravindra looks to flick it but mistimes it at deep square leg where Wanindu Hasaranga moves to his left and takes the catch.
12.2Full, on off, Rachin Ravindra taps it to mid off.
12.1Too full, on off, Will Young drives it through covers for three runs. Excellent running between the wickets!
11.6Bowls it on off, Will Young taps it to long off for one.
11.5Full again, on leg, Will Young flicks it through mid-wicket for two more runs.
11.4Lands it on leg, Will Young flicks it through mid-wicket for a brace.
11.3Slower one, outside off, Will Young looks to sweep it but misses.
11.2Slower one, on off, Will Young blocks it to mid on.
11.1Short and wide, Rachin Ravindra cuts it through covers for a single.
10.6Fuller one, on off, Will Young taps it to mid on.
10.5Hard length, on off, Will Young blocks it back.
10.4FOUR! Crunched away! Back of a length, on off, Will Young stays in his crease and pulls it over mid-wicket for a magnificent boundary.
10.3Fuller, on off, Rachin Ravindra taps it to covers for one.
10.2Full, on off, Rachin Ravindra taps it to short covers.
10.1FOUR! Shot! Short and wide, Rachin Ravindra is severe onto it. He picks it well and slaps it over backward point for a boundary.
10.1Five Wides! Bonus runs! A wayward bouncer, outside the, Rachin Ravindra leaves. The fielder fails to collect it as the ball races away.
End of Powerplay! A maximum of four fielders are allowed to be stationed outside the 30-yard circle now.
9.6On a length, on off, Will Young blocks it solidly.
9.5FOUR! Well played! Fuller one, on leg, Will Young whips it uppishly through wide square leg for a boundary.
9.4Length, outside off, Will Young shuffles across to flick it but gets beaten on the inside edge.
9.3Fuller, on leg, Will Young flicks it behind the square on the leg side for a brace.
9.2Length, on off, Rachin Ravindra taps it to mid on for a quick single. The fielder runs and tries to collect it with one hand but misses.
9.1FOUR! Shot! Fuller one, outside off, Rachin Ravindra leans on and creams it elegantly through covers for a good looking boundary.
8.6Back of a length, on off, Will Young punches it to covers. Dot to end.
8.5Slower one, on off, Will Young blocks it to mid off.
8.4Length, on middle and leg, Will Young blocks it back.
8.3Lands it down leg, Will Young looks to flick it but wears it on his thigh pad.
8.2FOUR! Shot! Short, on middle, Will Young swivels and pulls it magnificently over backward square leg for a boundary.
8.1Lands it on leg, Rachin Ravindra flicks it in the gap through square leg for three runs.
7.6Slower one, on off, Rachin Ravindra guides it to short third for one.
7.6Wide! Down the leg side, Rachin Ravindra leaves it alone.
7.5Short and wide, Rachin Ravindra leaves.
7.4Slower one, on off, Rachin Ravindra taps it to the left of the bowler. He runs for a single but Will Young sent him back. Malinga has a shy at the batter's end but misses. There was never a run there. A direct hit and Rachin Ravindra was nowhere in the frame. Lucky for Ravindra!
7.3Back of a length, on off, Rachin Ravindra taps it to covers.
7.2On a length, angling in, Rachin Ravindra taps it to covers.
7.1FOUR! Well played! Length, on off, Rachin Ravindra times it in the gap through point for a boundary. Fifty partnership up between this duo now!
6.6Lands it on off, Will Young taps it to mid off.
6.5FOUR! Beautifully played! Lands it on off, Will Young rides the bounce and drives it elegantly through the cover region for a boundary.
6.4Lands it outside off, Rachin Ravindra looks to drive it but gets an inside edge as the ball rolls towards fine leg. They cross.
6.3Touch short, on off, Rachin Ravindra eases it to covers.
6.2Back of a length, on off, Rachin Ravindra punches it through covers for a brace.
6.1Length, on off, Rachin Ravindra taps it to mid off.
6.1Wide! Down the leg side, Rachin Ravindra leaves.
5.6Lands it on off, Will Young taps it to short covers.
5.5Back of a length, on off, Will Young fends it to covers.
5.4Bowls it on off, Rachin Ravindra taps it to covers for one.
5.3SIX! Streaky and it goes all the way! Short, on middle, Rachin Ravindra looks to pull it but gets a top edge as the ball flies over the keeper's head for a biggie.
5.2Bowls it on leg, Rachin Ravindra tucks it to the fielder at square leg.
5.1Length, outside off, Will Young taps it to point for one.
4.6Good length, on middle, Rachin Ravindra blocks it back.
4.5Short, on middle, Will Young pulls it through backward square leg for one.
4.4Length, on middle and leg, Will Young blocks it to short mid-wicket.
4.3Two more. Full, on leg, Will Young clips it through square leg for two more runs.
4.2On a length, on leg, Will Young tucks it behind the square on the leg side for a brace.
4.1Full, on off, Will Young eases it to the point fielder.
3.6FOUR MORE! Times it perfectly! Length, on off, Rachin Ravindra leans on and drives it magnificently through mid off for another boundary.
3.5FOUR! Shot! Short and wide, always a bad delivery to bowl for Rachin Ravindra. He picks it well and lifts it magnificently over point for a boundary.
3.4Hard length, on off, Rachin Ravindra punches it to the mid off fielder.
3.3Oh! That's a jaffa! Back of a length and it shapes away late, Rachin Ravindra looks to block it but is beaten all ends up.
3.2Bowls it on middle, Rachin Ravindra blocks it to mid on.
3.1Bowls it on off, Will Young punches it through backward point for one.
2.6Too full, angling in, Rachin Ravindra fends it to the fielder at mid off.
2.5On a length, on off, Rachin Ravindra blocks it to short mid-wicket.
2.4Lands it on middle, Will Young looks to block it but miscues it to backward point for one.
2.3Beauty! Length and it shapes away late, Will Young looks to block it but gets beaten.
2.2FOUR! Shot! Back of a length, on leg, Will Young picks it well and pulls it elegantly through backward square leg for a boundary.
2.1Touch full, on off, Rachin Ravindra taps it to wide mid off for one.
2.1Wide! Down the leg side, Rachin Ravindra looks to flick it but misses.
1.6Hard length, on off, Will Young blocks it back.
1.5Short, on middle, Rachin Ravindra turns it to square leg for one.
1.4Length again, on off, Rachin Ravindra leans on and punches it through point for a brace.
1.3FOUR! Shot! Length and width on offer, Rachin Ravindra reaches out and slaps it over backward point for a boundary.
1.2Short and wide, Rachin Ravindra shoulders arms.
1.1Too full, on leg, Will Young flicks it to mid-wicket for one.
Lahiru Kumara to share the attack.
0.6Length, outside off, Rachin Ravindra shoulders arms.
0.5Will Young gets off the mark. Full, on off, Will Young tucks it to mid-wicket for one.
0.4Make it four dots. Full, outside off, Will Young drives it to the fielder at point.
0.3Three dots now. Short and wide, Will Young leaves it alone.
0.2Touch short again, on middle, Will Young fends it back to the bowler.
0.1Back of a length, swinging away! Will Young has a lazy waft at it but gets beaten.
| Index | Price | Change | % Chg |
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Nifty 50 | 25285.35 | 103.55 | 0.41 |
BSE Sensex | 82500.82 | 328.72 | 0.40 |
Nifty Bank | 56609.75 | 417.70 | 0.74 |
Nifty IT | 35609.05 | -19.45 | -0.05 |
BSE SmallCap | 53378.57 | 314.14 | 0.59 |
| Rank | Team | Points | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australia | 3732 | 124 |
| 2 | South Africa | 2873 | 115 |
| 3 | England | 4469 | 112 |
| 4 | India | 3515 | 107 |
| 5 | New Zealand | 2409 | 96 |
| 6 | Sri Lanka | 2364 | 88 |
| 7 | Pakistan | 1705 | 78 |
| 8 | West Indies | 1865 | 72 |
| 9 | Bangladesh | 1648 | 61 |
| 10 | Ireland | 152 | 30 |
| 11 | Afghanistan | 104 | 21 |
| 12 | Zimbabwe | 137 | 8 |
| Rank | Team | Points | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | 4471 | 124 |
| 2 | New Zealand | 4160 | 109 |
| 3 | Australia | 3717 | 106 |
| 4 | Sri Lanka | 4235 | 103 |
| 5 | Pakistan | 3493 | 100 |
| 6 | South Africa | 3457 | 99 |
| 7 | Afghanistan | 2406 | 93 |
| 8 | England | 3252 | 88 |
| 9 | West Indies | 2814 | 80 |
| 10 | Bangladesh | 2506 | 76 |
| 11 | Zimbabwe | 1291 | 54 |
| 12 | Ireland | 938 | 52 |
| 13 | Scotland | 1522 | 46 |
| 14 | USA | 1387 | 41 |
| 15 | Netherlands | 1425 | 40 |
| 16 | Oman | 886 | 35 |
| 17 | Nepal | 1060 | 33 |
| 18 | Namibia | 707 | 21 |
| 19 | Canada | 357 | 16 |
| 20 | United Arab Emirates | 250 | 8 |
| Rank | Team | Points | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | 17396 | 272 |
| 2 | Australia | 10434 | 268 |
| 3 | England | 11308 | 257 |
| 4 | New Zealand | 12061 | 251 |
| 5 | South Africa | 10950 | 243 |
| 6 | West Indies | 12701 | 235 |
| 7 | Pakistan | 15141 | 233 |
| 8 | Sri Lanka | 9899 | 230 |
| 9 | Bangladesh | 13711 | 225 |
| 10 | Afghanistan | 8914 | 217 |
| 11 | Zimbabwe | 11860 | 201 |
| 12 | Ireland | 6821 | 201 |
| 13 | Netherlands | 6366 | 182 |
| 14 | Scotland | 4178 | 182 |
| 15 | United Arab Emirates | 9887 | 180 |
| 16 | Namibia | 6075 | 179 |
| 17 | USA | 5769 | 175 |
| 18 | Nepal | 6582 | 173 |
| 19 | Canada | 5374 | 154 |
| 20 | Oman | 6046 | 147 |
| 21 | Uganda | 7952 | 142 |
| 22 | Papua New Guinea | 2621 | 138 |
| 23 | Kuwait | 5441 | 130 |
| 24 | Hong Kong | 6374 | 127 |
| 25 | Malaysia | 6508 | 123 |
| 26 | Bahrain | 7285 | 119 |
| 27 | Jersey | 2819 | 117 |
| 28 | Italy | 1725 | 115 |
| 29 | Qatar | 3863 | 114 |
| 30 | Bermuda | 3040 | 113 |
| 31 | Spain | 1872 | 110 |
| 32 | Saudi Arabia | 4245 | 109 |
| 33 | Kenya | 5074 | 106 |
| 34 | Tanzania | 4082 | 100 |
| 35 | Germany | 1924 | 87 |
| 36 | Nigeria | 3377 | 79 |
| 37 | Singapore | 2844 | 77 |
| 38 | Guernsey | 2071 | 77 |
| 39 | Cayman Islands | 1921 | 74 |
| 40 | Austria | 3771 | 71 |
| 41 | Denmark | 1262 | 70 |
| 42 | Norway | 2095 | 70 |
| 43 | Portugal | 1333 | 67 |
| 44 | Japan | 2266 | 67 |
| 45 | Belgium | 2059 | 57 |
| 46 | Cambodia | 1365 | 57 |
| 47 | Switzerland | 1086 | 49 |
| 48 | Finland | 1130 | 49 |
| 49 | Argentina | 627 | 48 |
| 50 | Sweden | 1048 | 48 |
| 51 | Malawi | 2019 | 47 |
| 52 | Botswana | 1547 | 47 |
| 53 | Isle of Man | 604 | 46 |
| 54 | France | 1109 | 46 |
| 55 | Thailand | 1654 | 46 |
| 56 | Romania | 1360 | 45 |
| 57 | Bahamas | 972 | 42 |
| 58 | Czechia | 911 | 41 |
| 59 | Cook Islands | 552 | 39 |
| 60 | Philippines | 827 | 38 |
| 61 | Rwanda | 2343 | 37 |
| 62 | Fiji | 387 | 35 |
| 63 | Vanuatu | 561 | 35 |
| 64 | Samoa | 594 | 31 |
| 65 | Ghana | 570 | 30 |
| 66 | Sierra Leone | 504 | 30 |
| 67 | Indonesia | 1650 | 29 |
| 68 | Hungary | 971 | 29 |
| 69 | Estonia | 665 | 28 |
| 70 | Malta | 1085 | 26 |
| 71 | Mozambique | 518 | 26 |
| 72 | Swaziland | 491 | 26 |
| 73 | Israel | 178 | 25 |
| 74 | Cyprus | 420 | 23 |
| 75 | Panama | 318 | 21 |
| 76 | Belize | 164 | 21 |
| 77 | Gibraltar | 494 | 19 |
| 78 | Luxembourg | 432 | 18 |
| 79 | Serbia | 451 | 17 |
| 80 | Costa Rica | 218 | 17 |
| 81 | Bhutan | 336 | 16 |
| 82 | Suriname | 119 | 15 |
| 83 | Brazil | 131 | 15 |
| 84 | Mexico | 222 | 13 |
| 85 | Maldives | 214 | 10 |
| 86 | Cameroon | 86 | 8 |
| 87 | Bulgaria | 145 | 6 |
| 88 | Korea | 94 | 6 |
| 89 | St.Helena | 44 | 6 |
| 90 | China | 29 | 5 |
| 91 | Lesotho | 24 | 2 |
| 92 | Turkiye | 26 | 2 |
| 93 | Gambia | 6 | 1 |
| 94 | Slovenia | 0 | 0 |
| 94 | Seychelles | 0 | 0 |
| 94 | Myanmar | 0 | 0 |
| 94 | Mali | 0 | 0 |
| 94 | Greece | 0 | 0 |
| 94 | Croatia | 0 | 0 |
| 94 | Mongolia | 0 | 0 |
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