SL Vs NZ, 1st ODI: Sri Lanka Beat New Zealand By 45 Runs In Rain-Affected Match - In Pics

Avishka Fernando and Kusal Mendis hit brilliant hundreds in the opening match of the ODI bilateral series against New Zealand in Dambulla on Wednesday. Rain interrupted the match during the last over of Sri Lanka batting and this led to the cut in the overs and a target of 221 runs was set for New Zealand in 27 overs as per the DLS method. Will Young and Tim Robinson gave a good start but no other batter spent much time at the crease except for Michael Bracewell, who made 34 not out off 32 balls as New Zealand could only make 175/9 after 27 overs. Dilshan Madushanka took three wickets whereas Maheesh Theekshana and Charith Asalanka shared two wickets each in the game.

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Updated on: 14 November 2024 9:40 am

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Sri Lanka vs New Zealand | Photo: AP/Viraj Kothalawala

Sri Lanka's players celebrate after winning the first ODI cricket match against New Zealand at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla, Sri Lanka.

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New Zealand tour of Sri Lanka | Photo: AP/Viraj Kothalawala

New Zealand's captain Mitchell Santner, left, congratulates Sri Lanka's captain Charith Asalanka for winning the first ODI cricket match against New Zealand at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla, Sri Lanka.

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SL Vs NZ, 1st ODI | Photo: AP/Viraj Kothalawala

Sri Lanka's head coach Sanath Jayasuriya, left, shakes hands with Sri Lanka's captain Charith Asalanka after winning the first ODI cricket match against New Zealand at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla, Sri Lanka.

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NZ vs SL, 1st ODI | Photo: AP/Viraj Kothalawala

New Zealand's Michael Bracewell plays a shot during the first ODI cricket match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla, Sri Lanka.

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Sri Lanka vs New Zealand, 1st ODI | Photo: AP/Viraj Kothalawala

New Zealand's captain Mitchell Santner plays a shot during the first ODI cricket match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla, Sri Lanka.

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New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, 1st ODI | Photo: AP/Viraj Kothalawala

New Zealand's Will Young is bowled out by Sri Lanka's Maheesh Theekshana during the first ODI cricket match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla, Sri Lanka.

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SL Vs NZ | Photo: AP/Viraj Kothalawala

New Zealand's Tim Robinson plays a shot during the first ODI cricket match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla, Sri Lanka.AP Photo/Viraj Kothalawala

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NZ vs SL | Photo: AP/Viraj Kothalawala

Umpire Rod Tucker removes the bails as the rain interrupts play during the first ODI cricket match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla, Sri Lanka.

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Sri Lanka vs New Zealand | Photo: AP/Viraj Kothalawala

Sri Lanka's captain Charith Asalanka plays a shot during the first ODI cricket match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla, Sri Lanka.

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New Zealand vs Sri Lanka | Photo: AP/Viraj Kothalawala

Sri Lanka's Avishka Fernando celebrates his century during the first ODI cricket match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla, Sri Lanka.

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Sri Lanka New Zealand Cricket | Photo: AP/Viraj Kothalawala

Sri Lanka's Avishka Fernando plays a shot during the first ODI cricket match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla, Sri Lanka.

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New Zealand Sri Lanka Cricket | Photo: AP/Viraj Kothalawala

Sri Lanka's Kusal Mendis celebrates his fifty runs during the first ODI cricket match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla, Sri Lanka.

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Sri Lanka vs New Zealand, 1st ODI | Photo: AP/Viraj Kothalawala

Sri Lanka's Kusal Mendis plays a shot during the first ODI cricket match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla, Sri Lanka.