New Zealand won by 9 wickets against Sri Lanka in their 1st ODI match as i predicted in my previous opinion but the fact is, it's surprising when A good team like Sri Lanka scored only 178-10 runs and lost all their wickets within 44 overs. What a pity!! I didn't expected such poor batting performance from SL team where they lost four wickets at 23-4 runs. Avishka Fernando(56) was the one who afford to scored a half century. Wanindu Hasaranga and Janith Liyanage played avarage from their position. While New Zealand bowler Matt Henry hunted four wickets alone. Apart from that, NZ did amazing beginning. Although Rachin Ravindra(45) lost wicket before done his half century and Mark Chapman(29) took his position alone with Will Young(*90) who showed legendary performance ever although i laugh, the unfortunate moment for Will Young who missed his century due to lack of lower targeted runs set by SL but it was a enjoyable moment for NZ for such amazing achievement
New Zealand easily beat Sri Lanka by 9 wickets in their first ODI match. Sri Lanka performance was very disappointing scoring only 178 runs and losing all their wickets in just 44 overs. Avishka Fernando was only one who played well scoring 50 runs while Wanindu Hasaranga and Janith Liyanage played okay. Matt Henry from New Zealand took 4 wickets which helped limit Sri Lanka score. New Zealand then easily chased target. Rachin Ravindra and Mark Chapman contributed some useful runs. Unfortunately Young missed scoring 100 runs because Sri Lanka target was too low. Overall it was big win for New Zealand.