SL vs NZ: A three-match ODI series is being played between Sri Lanka and New Zealand. The Sri Lankan team has won the first match of this series by three wickets. With the victory in the first match of the series, his team also took a 1-0 lead. Sri Lanka have done very well this year and they are continuing their good run in this series as well. Sri Lanka won the first match of the series in a thrilling fashion.
How was the condition of the first match?
The effect of rain was seen in the first ODI match played between Sri Lanka and New Zealand. Due to which the match was made 47-47 over. In this match, the Sri Lankan captain won the toss and decided to bowl first. The Kiwi team, who came to bat first in this match, were all out for 209 runs in 45.1 overs.
Now Sri Lanka had to chase the target of 210 runs in 47 overs. His team scored 210 runs in 46 overs i.e. losing 7 wickets in one over and easily won the match. Kushal Mendis’ role was very important in Sri Lanka’s victory. Sri Lanka won the match due to his brilliant innings of 74 runs. He was making a single run from one end. He was also adjudged player of the match for this innings.
Sri Lankan team is playing great cricket
The Sri Lankan team has played very good cricket this year. First, he swept New Zealand 2-0 in a Test series played at home. After this he went to England and won a Test match. Apart from all this, Sri Lanka also defeated Team India in the ODI series. Now the Sri Lankan team is also doing well in the ODI series against New Zealand. This is the same Sri Lankan team that few months back was being told that there was nothing good left in their team, but with the appointment of Sanath Jayasuriya as the head coach, the Sri Lankan team has got a new lease of life. . He is continuously impressing the fans with his good play.
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