06 January,2025 07:36 AM IST | Wellington | AFP
New Zealand`s Matt Henry (R) celebrates Sri Lanka`s Eshan Malinga being caught with teammate Jacob Duffy during the first one-day international cricket match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka at the Basin Reserve in Wellington. Pic/AFP
Matt Henry claimed four wickets and Will Young scored an unbeaten 90 Sunday as New Zealand coasted to a nine-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the first one-day international.
The tourists never recovered after slumping to 23-4 inside 10 overs, dismissed in the 44th over for 178 after being asked to bat in cold, windy Wellington.
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In response, Young was barely flustered during a fluent 86-ball knock, putting on 93 for the opening stand with Rachin Ravindra, who scored 45.
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Mark Chapman was not out 29 as the home side reached the target from 26.2 overs in an emphatic start to the three-match series.
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