Clinical bowling effort helps Sri Lanka beat New Zealand in 1st T20I
Updated On: 11 November, 2024 06:37 AM IST | Dambulla | IANS
The New Zealand innings was boosted by Ish Sodhi and Foulkes's 39-run partnership, which is New Zealand's highest for the ninth wicket in T20Is and breaks the record of 38 between Santner and Ish Sodhi
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Sri Lanka`s Dunith Wellalage (L) and captain Charith Asalanka celebrate after Sri Lanka won by 4 wickets during the first Twenty20 international cricket match between Sri Lanka and New Zealand at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla. Pic/AFP
A clinical bowling performance helped Sri Lanka to a comprehensive four-wicket win over New Zealand in the first match of the two-match T20I series here on Saturday.
Dunith Wellalage claimed 3-20 while Nuwan Thushara, Wanindu Hasaranga and Matheesha Pathirana claimed 2-14, 2-30, and 2-25 respectively as New Zealand were bowled out for 135 in 19.3 overs after the Black Caps won the toss and elected to bat first at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium.
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