The first T20 match between Sri Lanka and New Zealand took place at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui. Sri Lanka won the toss and decided to bowl first. This match is part of a three-match T20 series, which will be followed by an ODI series.
The pitch at Bay Oval is known for offering good bounce and seam movement, making it favorable for fast bowlers. Both teams included three pace bowlers in their squads. For New Zealand, Matt Henry returned to the team after being rested during their tour of Sri Lanka. He was joined by Zakary Foulkes and Jacob Duffy. This game was also a special one for Mitchell Hay, Tim Robinson, and Zakary Foulkes, as it marked their first home game.
On the Sri Lankan side, Binura Fernando played his first T20 match since March. He was supported by fast bowlers Matheesha Pathirana and Nuwan Thushara. The team also included two spinners, Maheesh Theekshana and Wanindu Hasaranga, making their bowling attack quite strong.
Sri Lanka’s captain, Charith Asalanka, mentioned that the pitch looked good for batting but believed it would be easier to chase runs later. On the other hand, New Zealand’s captain, Mitchell Santner, said he was happy to bat first, though he noted the green pitch might help the bowlers early on.
The weather at Mount Maunganui was perfect for cricket, with a fast outfield and a surface expected to provide an exciting contest.
Playing XI:
New Zealand: Tim Robinson, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Hay (wk), Mitchell Santner (capt), Matt Henry, Zakary Foulkes, Jacob Duffy.
Sri Lanka vs. New Zealand: 1st T20I Match at Mount Maunganui
The first T20 match between Sri Lanka and New Zealand took place at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui. Sri Lanka won the toss and decided to bowl first. This match is part of a three-match T20 series, which will be followed by an ODI series.
The pitch at Bay Oval is known for offering good bounce and seam movement, making it favorable for fast bowlers. Both teams included three pace bowlers in their squads. For New Zealand, Matt Henry returned to the team after being rested during their tour of Sri Lanka. He was joined by Zakary Foulkes and Jacob Duffy. This game was also a special one for Mitchell Hay, Tim Robinson, and Zakary Foulkes, as it marked their first home game.
On the Sri Lankan side, Binura Fernando played his first T20 match since March. He was supported by fast bowlers Matheesha Pathirana and Nuwan Thushara. The team also included two spinners, Maheesh Theekshana and Wanindu Hasaranga, making their bowling attack quite strong.
Sri Lanka’s captain, Charith Asalanka, mentioned that the pitch looked good for batting but believed it would be easier to chase runs later. On the other hand, New Zealand’s captain, Mitchell Santner, said he was happy to bat first, though he noted the green pitch might help the bowlers early on.
The weather at Mount Maunganui was perfect for cricket, with a fast outfield and a surface expected to provide an exciting contest.
Playing XI:
New Zealand: Tim Robinson, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Hay (wk), Mitchell Santner (capt), Matt Henry, Zakary Foulkes, Jacob Duffy.
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kusal Perera, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka (capt), Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Wanindu Hasaranga, Binura Fernando, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Nuwan Thushara. श्रीलंका बनाम न्यूजीलैंड: माउंट माउंगानुई में पहला टी20 मैच
श्रीलंका और न्यूजीलैंड के बीच पहला टी20 मैच माउंट माउंगानुई के बे ओवल में हुआ। श्रीलंका ने टॉस जीतकर पहले गेंदबाजी करने का फैसला किया। यह मैच तीन मैचों की टी20 सीरीज का हिस्सा है, जिसके बाद वनडे सीरीज होगी।
बे ओवल की पिच अच्छी उछाल और सीम मूवमेंट के लिए जानी जाती है, जो इसे तेज गेंदबाजों के लिए अनुकूल बनाती है। दोनों टीमों ने अपनी टीम में तीन तेज गेंदबाजों को शामिल किया। न्यूजीलैंड के लिए, मैट हेनरी श्रीलंका दौरे के दौरान आराम करने के बाद टीम में वापस आए। उनके साथ ज़कारी फाउलकेस और जैकब डफी भी थे। यह खेल मिशेल हे, टिम रॉबिन्सन और ज़कारी फाउलकेस के लिए भी खास था, क्योंकि यह उनका पहला घरेलू मैच था।
श्रीलंका की ओर से, बिनुरा फर्नांडो ने मार्च के बाद अपना पहला टी20 मैच खेला। उन्हें तेज गेंदबाज मथीशा पथिराना और नुवान तुषारा का साथ मिला। टीम में दो स्पिनर, महेश थीक्षाना और वानिंदु हसरंगा भी शामिल थे, जिससे उनका गेंदबाजी आक्रमण काफी मजबूत हो गया।
श्रीलंका के कप्तान, चरिथ असलांका ने कहा कि पिच बल्लेबाजी के लिए अच्छी लग रही थी, लेकिन उनका मानना था कि बाद में रन बनाना आसान होगा। दूसरी ओर, न्यूजीलैंड के कप्तान, मिशेल सेंटनर ने कहा कि वह पहले बल्लेबाजी करने से खुश हैं, हालांकि उन्होंने कहा कि हरी पिच से गेंदबाजों को शुरुआत में मदद मिल सकती है।
माउंट माउंगानुई का मौसम क्रिकेट के लिए एकदम सही था, जिसमें तेज आउटफील्ड और सतह से रोमांचक मुकाबला होने की उम्मीद थी।
प्लेइंग इलेवन:
न्यूजीलैंड: टिम रॉबिन्सन, रचिन रवींद्र, डेरिल मिशेल, मार्क चैपमैन, ग्लेन फिलिप्स, माइकल ब्रेसवेल, मिशेल हे (विकेट कीपर), मिशेल सेंटनर (कप्तान), मैट हेनरी, ज़कारी फाउलकेस, जैकब डफी।
श्रीलंका: पथुम निसांका, कुसल मेंडिस (विकेटकीपर), कुसल परेरा, कामिंदु मेंडिस, चरिथ असलांका (कप्तान), भानुका राजपक्षे, वानिंदु हसरंगा, बिनुरा फर्नांडो, महीश थीक्षाना, मथीशा पथिराना, नुवान तुषारा।
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