New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Result – 3rd ODI

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3rd ODI • Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand

NZ

159/4 (32.5)

SL

157/10 (41.3)

New Zealand won by 6 wickets

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32.5

4

Chamika Karunaratne to Henry Nicholls, Four

32.4

1

Chamika Karunaratne to Will Young, 1 run

32.3

0

Chamika Karunaratne to Will Young, no run

32.2

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Chamika Karunaratne to Will Young, no run

32.1

0

Chamika Karunaratne to Will Young, no run

End of over 32 (5 runs)

Henry Nicholls 40 (51)

Will Young 85 (109)

NZ 154/4

Dasun Shanaka 7.2-1-25-1

31.6

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Dasun Shanaka to Henry Nicholls, no run

31.5

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Dasun Shanaka to Henry Nicholls, no run

31.4

0

Dasun Shanaka to Henry Nicholls, no run

31.4

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Dasun Shanaka to Henry Nicholls, 1 wide

31.3

4

Dasun Shanaka to Henry Nicholls, Four

31.2

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Dasun Shanaka to Henry Nicholls, no run

31.1

0

Dasun Shanaka to Henry Nicholls, no run

End of over 31 (7 runs)

Henry Nicholls 36 (45)

Will Young 85 (109)

NZ 149/4

Chamika Karunaratne 4-0-21-0

30.6

3

Chamika Karunaratne to Henry Nicholls, 3 runs

30.5

2

Chamika Karunaratne to Henry Nicholls, 2 runs

30.4

0

Chamika Karunaratne to Henry Nicholls, no run

30.3

1

Chamika Karunaratne to Will Young, 1 run

30.2

1

Chamika Karunaratne to Henry Nicholls, 1 run

30.1

0

Chamika Karunaratne to Henry Nicholls, no run

End of over 30 (7 runs)

Will Young 84 (108)

Henry Nicholls 30 (40)

NZ 142/4

Dasun Shanaka 6.2-1-20-1

29.6

0

Dasun Shanaka to Will Young, no run

29.5

2

Dasun Shanaka to Will Young, 2 runs

29.4

0

Lahiru Kumara to Will Young, no run

29.3

4

Lahiru Kumara to Will Young, Four

29.2

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Lahiru Kumara to Henry Nicholls, 1 run

29.1

0

Lahiru Kumara to Henry Nicholls, no run

End of over 29 (9 runs)

Henry Nicholls 29 (38)

Will Young 78 (104)

NZ 135/4

Kasun Rajitha 9-1-44-0

Match Summary

New Zealand and Sri Lanka met in 3rd 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: 32.5: Chamika Karunaratne to Henry Nicholls, Four | 31.3: Dasun Shanaka to Henry Nicholls, Four | 29.3: Lahiru Kumara to Will Young, 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 6 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

32.5: Chamika Karunaratne to Henry Nicholls, Four
31.3: Dasun Shanaka to Henry Nicholls, Four
29.3: Lahiru Kumara to Will Young, Four

Short Highlights Summary

New Zealand won by 6 wickets. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 32.5: Chamika Karunaratne to Henry Nicholls, 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

32.5 4 Chamika Karunaratne to Henry Nicholls, Four

32.4 1 Chamika Karunaratne to Will Young, 1 run

32.3 0 Chamika Karunaratne to Will Young, no run

32.2 0 Chamika Karunaratne to Will Young, no run

32.1 0 Chamika Karunaratne to Will Young, no run

End of over 32 (5 runs)

Henry Nicholls 40 (51)

Will Young 85 (109)

NZ 154/4

Dasun Shanaka 7.2-1-25-1

31.6 0 Dasun Shanaka to Henry Nicholls, no run

31.5 0 Dasun Shanaka to Henry Nicholls, no run

31.4 0 Dasun Shanaka to Henry Nicholls, no run

31.4 Wd Dasun Shanaka to Henry Nicholls, 1 wide

31.3 4 Dasun Shanaka to Henry Nicholls, Four

31.2 0 Dasun Shanaka to Henry Nicholls, no run

31.1 0 Dasun Shanaka to Henry Nicholls, no run

End of over 31 (7 runs)

Henry Nicholls 36 (45)

Will Young 85 (109)

NZ 149/4

Chamika Karunaratne 4-0-21-0

30.6 3 Chamika Karunaratne to Henry Nicholls, 3 runs

30.5 2 Chamika Karunaratne to Henry Nicholls, 2 runs

30.4 0 Chamika Karunaratne to Henry Nicholls, no run

30.3 1 Chamika Karunaratne to Will Young, 1 run

30.2 1 Chamika Karunaratne to Henry Nicholls, 1 run

30.1 0 Chamika Karunaratne to Henry Nicholls, no run

End of over 30 (7 runs)

Will Young 84 (108)

Henry Nicholls 30 (40)

NZ 142/4

Dasun Shanaka 6.2-1-20-1

29.6 0 Dasun Shanaka to Will Young, no run

29.5 2 Dasun Shanaka to Will Young, 2 runs

29.4 0 Lahiru Kumara to Will Young, no run

29.3 4 Lahiru Kumara to Will Young, Four

29.2 1 Lahiru Kumara to Henry Nicholls, 1 run

29.1 0 Lahiru Kumara to Henry Nicholls, no run

End of over 29 (9 runs)

Henry Nicholls 29 (38)

Will Young 78 (104)

NZ 135/4

Kasun Rajitha 9-1-44-0

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the New Zealand vs Sri Lanka 3rd ODI match?
New Zealand won by 6 wickets.

What is the New Zealand vs Sri Lanka 3rd ODI?
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka is the 3rd ODI of the 2023 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

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