Sri Lanka Falls Short in First T20 against New Zealand Despite Strong Start
Sri Lanka Falls Short in First T20 against New Zealand Despite Strong Start
Anuradha Indrajith
28-Dec-2024 10:30:09
In the first T20 International at Bay Oval, New Zealand secured a narrow 8-run victory against Sri Lanka.
After winning the toss, Sri Lanka opted to field first. New Zealand set a target of 172/8 in their 20 overs. Despite a strong start by Sri Lanka with a 121-run opening partnership between Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis, the team suffered a dramatic collapse following Mendis’ dismissal.
Sri Lanka finished their innings at 164/8, falling just short of the target.
New Zealand - 172/8 (20 overs)
Daryl Mitchell 62(42)
Michael Bracewell 59(33)
Maheesh Theekshana 4-29-2
Sri Lanka - 164/8 (20 overs)
Pathum Nissanka 90(60)
Kusal Mendis 46(36)
Jacob Duffy 4-21-3
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