In the primary T20I between Sri Lanka and New Zealand, spinner Ish Sodhi performed a valiant innings, hitting a six off the ultimate supply of the match to degree scores. However, Sri Lanka gained the Super Over to say victory. Sri Lanka had set a goal of 197, with Charith Asalanka smashing a 41-ball 67, together with clearing the boundary six instances. Kusal Perera additionally contributed with an unbeaten 53 off 45 balls. New Zealand’s response began off poorly, shedding two wickets within the first seven balls. Daryl Mitchell and Mark Chapman steadied the ship with 66 and 33 runs, respectively. Rachin Ravindra added to the whole with an explosive innings of 26 off simply 13 balls. Sri Lanka’s Dilshan Madushanka was costly, conceding 45 runs in three overs, whereas Wanindu Hasaranga and skipper Dasun Shanaka took two wickets every.
One of the T20I traditional.
Kiwis want 7 from the ultimate ball & Ish Sodhi hit a six.
What a recreation, unimaginable commentary. pic.twitter.com/cW4BAi2Umz
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) April 2, 2023
Sodhi and Henry Shipley have been on the crease for New Zealand after they wanted 13 runs from the ultimate over. They managed to scramble six runs from the primary 5 balls, establishing an thrilling finale. Sodhi then hit a six off the ultimate supply, sending the match right into a one-over eliminator. However, Sri Lanka held their nerve and spinner Maheesh Theekshana restricted New Zealand to only 9 runs within the Super Over. Charith Asalanka made fast work of the goal, hitting a six and a 4 off Adam Milne to seal the win for Sri Lanka.
Despite Sodhi’s heroics within the last over, New Zealand’s lack of two wickets within the Super Over proved pricey, ending their probabilities of placing up a powerful whole. James Neesham was the choose of the bowlers for New Zealand, taking two wickets for 30 runs. While Sri Lanka can be delighted with their opening win within the three-match sequence, New Zealand can be left to rue missed alternatives.
Brief scores: Sri Lanka 196/5 in 20 overs (Charith Asalanka 67, Kusal Perera 53 not out, Kusal Mendis 25; James Neesham 2-30) beat New Zealand 196/8 in 20 overs (Daryl Mitchell 66, Mark Chapman 33, Rachin Ravindra 26; Dasun Shanaka 2-20, Wanindu Hasaranga 2-30, Pramod Madushan 2-37) the match in a one-over eliminator.
