Jacob Duffy the slayer as Sri Lanka suffer horror collapse
New Zealand fight back with bat and ball for eight-run win in series opener
28/12Result
1st T20I (N), Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand at Mount Maunganui, Dec 28 2024
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![New Zealand]( "New Zealand")
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![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
164/8 (20 ov)
Player of the Match
28/12Result
1st T20I (N), Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand at Mount Maunganui, Dec 28 2024
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![New Zealand]( "New Zealand")
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![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
164/8 (20 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
Wellalage dropped, Rajapaksa retained in Sri Lanka T20I squad for New Zealand tour
The rest of the squad for the three-T20I series wears a familiar look, with Dinesh Chandimal getting another go