A century stand by Daryl Mitchell and Michael Bracewell lifted New Zealand to a competitive 172-8 in their opening Twenty20 against Sri Lanka at Mount Maunganui on Saturday.

OUT! IN THE AIR AND GONE! Short of a length around leg, Janith Liyanage rocks back and looks to pull this one out of the park but hits it off the sticker and the ball only lobs over Michael Bracewell at mid-wicket.

New Zealand (NZ) and Sri Lanka (SL) are all set to continue their ongoing series as both sides will face off in the first ODI of the series at the Basin Reserve, Wellington on Sunday, January 5. It is worth noting that the recently-concluded T20I series between both sides ended in New Zealand’s favour.

New Zealand won a delayed toss and chose to bowl Thursday in the third Twenty20 international against Sri Lanka at Saxton Oval. Heavy rain overnight and in the morning dampened the outfield and the toss was delayed by 30 minutes as groundstaff worked to get the pitch and surrounds ready for play.

New Zealand won the toss and elected to field New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Match Details 1st ODI of Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand, 2024/25 between New Zealand and Sri Lanka to be held at Cello Basin Reserve,