New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Result – 1st ODI

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1st ODI • Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand

NZ

180/1 (26.2)

SL

178/10 (43.4)

New Zealand won by 9 wickets

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26.2

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Chamindu Wickramasinghe to Will Young, Four

26.1

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Chamindu Wickramasinghe to Will Young, 2 runs

End of over 26 (5 runs)

Mark Chapman 29 (36)

Will Young 84 (84)

NZ 174/1

Wanindu Hasaranga 6-0-29-0

25.6

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Wanindu Hasaranga to Mark Chapman, no run

25.5

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Wanindu Hasaranga to Will Young, 1 run

25.4

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Wanindu Hasaranga to Will Young, Four

25.3

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Wanindu Hasaranga to Will Young, no run

25.2

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Wanindu Hasaranga to Will Young, no run

25.1

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Wanindu Hasaranga to Will Young, no run

End of over 25 (9 runs)

Will Young 79 (79)

Mark Chapman 29 (35)

NZ 169/1

Lahiru Kumara 6-0-48-0

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Lahiru Kumara to Will Young, 1 run

24.6

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Lahiru Kumara to Will Young, 1 wide

24.5

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Lahiru Kumara to Mark Chapman, 1 run

24.4

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Lahiru Kumara to Will Young, 1 run

24.3

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Lahiru Kumara to Will Young, no run

24.2

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Lahiru Kumara to Mark Chapman, 1 run

24.1

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Lahiru Kumara to Mark Chapman, Four

End of over 24 (2 runs)

Mark Chapman 23 (32)

Will Young 77 (76)

NZ 160/1

Wanindu Hasaranga 5-0-24-0

23.6

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Wanindu Hasaranga to Mark Chapman, 1 run

23.5

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Wanindu Hasaranga to Mark Chapman, no run

23.4

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Wanindu Hasaranga to Will Young, 1 run

23.3

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Wanindu Hasaranga to Will Young, no run

23.2

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Wanindu Hasaranga to Will Young, no run

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Wanindu Hasaranga to Will Young, no run

End of over 23 (1 runs)

Mark Chapman 22 (30)

Will Young 76 (72)

NZ 158/1

Lahiru Kumara 5-0-39-0

22.6

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Lahiru Kumara to Mark Chapman, no run

22.5

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Lahiru Kumara to Will Young, 1 run

22.4

0

Lahiru Kumara to Will Young, no run

Match Summary

New Zealand and Sri Lanka met in 1st ODI of Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand, and the contest unfolded as a tactical battle rather than a straightforward run chase. Both teams traded momentum in phases, with each spell and partnership shaping the result. The batting effort was built on situational awareness, with players adapting to phase-wise scoring demands. Bowling remained the strategic heartbeat, with wicket-taking intent balanced against run containment. Ball-by-ball updates reflected a game of momentum waves, from attacking bursts to pressure-releasing singles and smart strike rotation. Key match-defining phases included: 26.2: Chamindu Wickramasinghe to Will Young, Four | 25.4: Wanindu Hasaranga to Will Young, Four | 24.1: Lahiru Kumara to Mark Chapman, Four. By the final phase, game management became as important as shot-making: strike rotation, matchup-based bowling changes, and field settings in boundary zones had a direct impact on the closing overs. What makes this result meaningful is not just the scoreline (New Zealand won by 9 wickets), but how the match narrative evolved ball by ball. The winning side absorbed pressure, identified high-value overs, and executed cleaner under stress. For fans searching this fixture, this hub combines live score, full scorecard, player performances, turning-point analysis, and searchable commentary to present the complete story of how the result was built.

Key Moments

26.2: Chamindu Wickramasinghe to Will Young, Four
25.4: Wanindu Hasaranga to Will Young, Four
24.1: Lahiru Kumara to Mark Chapman, Four

Short Highlights Summary

New Zealand won by 9 wickets. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 26.2: Chamindu Wickramasinghe to Will Young, Four. This highlights capsule captures the most search-relevant events from the fixture: wickets, boundary bursts, game-defining overs, and the final match outcome context. For quick readers, it works as a compressed match recap; for deep readers, it complements the scorecard and the full commentary timeline below.

Ball-by-ball Commentary

26.2 4 Chamindu Wickramasinghe to Will Young, Four

26.1 2 Chamindu Wickramasinghe to Will Young, 2 runs

End of over 26 (5 runs)

Mark Chapman 29 (36)

Will Young 84 (84)

NZ 174/1

Wanindu Hasaranga 6-0-29-0

25.6 0 Wanindu Hasaranga to Mark Chapman, no run

25.5 1 Wanindu Hasaranga to Will Young, 1 run

25.4 4 Wanindu Hasaranga to Will Young, Four

25.3 0 Wanindu Hasaranga to Will Young, no run

25.2 0 Wanindu Hasaranga to Will Young, no run

25.1 0 Wanindu Hasaranga to Will Young, no run

End of over 25 (9 runs)

Will Young 79 (79)

Mark Chapman 29 (35)

NZ 169/1

Lahiru Kumara 6-0-48-0

24.6 1 Lahiru Kumara to Will Young, 1 run

24.6 Wd Lahiru Kumara to Will Young, 1 wide

24.5 1 Lahiru Kumara to Mark Chapman, 1 run

24.4 1 Lahiru Kumara to Will Young, 1 run

24.3 0 Lahiru Kumara to Will Young, no run

24.2 1 Lahiru Kumara to Mark Chapman, 1 run

24.1 4 Lahiru Kumara to Mark Chapman, Four

End of over 24 (2 runs)

Mark Chapman 23 (32)

Will Young 77 (76)

NZ 160/1

Wanindu Hasaranga 5-0-24-0

23.6 1 Wanindu Hasaranga to Mark Chapman, 1 run

23.5 0 Wanindu Hasaranga to Mark Chapman, no run

23.4 1 Wanindu Hasaranga to Will Young, 1 run

23.3 0 Wanindu Hasaranga to Will Young, no run

23.2 0 Wanindu Hasaranga to Will Young, no run

23.1 0 Wanindu Hasaranga to Will Young, no run

End of over 23 (1 runs)

Mark Chapman 22 (30)

Will Young 76 (72)

NZ 158/1

Lahiru Kumara 5-0-39-0

22.6 0 Lahiru Kumara to Mark Chapman, no run

22.5 1 Lahiru Kumara to Will Young, 1 run

22.4 0 Lahiru Kumara to Will Young, no run

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the New Zealand vs Sri Lanka 1st ODI match?
New Zealand won by 9 wickets.

What is the New Zealand vs Sri Lanka 1st ODI?
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