In the first ODI match of New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka batted really very disappointingly, they should have focused more on their batting. Sri Lankan batsmen should have batted responsibly and at least tried to play 50 overs. Due to their poor batting, the T20 series was lost, so they must bat responsibly to win the ODI series. Sri Lanka bowling line up is quite good so batsmen need to perform well to win the match against New Zealand. In the first ODI, New Zealand's bowlers bowled brilliantly to bowl out Sri Lanka for just 177 runs. Matt Henry bowled brilliantly and took four wickets alone. Nathan Smith and Jacob Duffy took two wickets each. Batting very responsibly in the target of 178 runs given by Sri Lanka, the New Zealand easily won against Sri Lanka.
Matt Henry is bowling brilliantly these days. And his splendid form has helped New Zealand to make up for the vacuum that was created as a result of the absence of more experienced pacers such as Trent Boult, Tim Southee, Kyle Jamieson, Adam Milne and Lockie Ferguson. BTW, I am still surprised how this small country with a population of less than 5 million can produce so many quality pace bowlers. And this is not a new phenomenon. Remember Richard Hadlee? Danny Morrison was another great bowler.