Series #1763968747524
21/12/2025 - 07:41 PM
NE

New Zealand T20

108/109.3 Overs
VS
SR

Sri Lanka

109/14.5 Overs

Sri Lanka won the match by 9 wicket.

Man of the MatchMuralitharan

Detailed Analysis

Updated every ball

New Zealand T20 Inning

108/109.3 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
B
B.McCullum
b Malinga02000.0
R
R.Ravrindra
b R Mendis10311333.3
K
K.Williamson
b Malinga10311333.3
G
G.Phillips
b R Mendis6201300.0
C
C.Munro
b Muralitharan25822312.5
D
D.Mitchell
b R Mendis6610100.0
T
T.sefeit
b Muralitharan120050.0
M
M.Santer
b Muralitharan13711185.7
T
T.Southie
b Muralitharan01000.0
L
L.Furgeson
b Malinga281304215.4
T
T.Boult
not out9101090.0
1
12Striker
not out00000.0
Extras0 (wd 0, nb 0, b 0, lb 0)
Total108/10 (9.3 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
M
Malinga
2.3043317.20
R
R Mendis
4.0049312.25
M
Muralitharan
3.001645.33

Partnerships

B.McCullum & R.Ravrindra
B.McCullum 0 · R.Ravrindra 0
0 (2b)
K.Williamson & R.Ravrindra
K.Williamson 10 · R.Ravrindra 0
10 (3b)
G.Phillips & R.Ravrindra
G.Phillips 6 · R.Ravrindra 10
16 (4b)
C.Munro & G.Phillips
C.Munro 1 · G.Phillips 0
1 (2b)
D.Mitchell & C.Munro
D.Mitchell 6 · C.Munro 18
24 (11b)
T.sefeit & C.Munro
T.sefeit 1 · C.Munro 6
7 (3b)
M.Santer & C.Munro
M.Santer 1 · C.Munro 0
1 (2b)
T.Southie & M.Santer
T.Southie 0 · M.Santer 0
0 (1b)
L.Furgeson & M.Santer
L.Furgeson 13 · M.Santer 12
25 (12b)
T.Boult & L.Furgeson
T.Boult 9 · L.Furgeson 15
24 (17b)
Match Timeline10 Overs
Over 10Malinga
1 Wkt8 Runs
2
6
W
Over 9Muralitharan
12 Runs
0
4
1
6
1
0
Over 8R Mendis
3 Runs
2
0
0
1
0
0
Over 7Muralitharan
1 Wkt3 Runs
1
1
0
W
0
1
Over 6R Mendis
23 Runs
6
4
1
0
6
6
Over 5Muralitharan
3 Wkt1 Runs
W
1
W
W
0
0
Over 4R Mendis
1 Wkt11 Runs
0
4
0
W
1
6
Over 3Malinga
19 Runs
1
2
4
4
2
6
Over 2R Mendis
2 Wkt12 Runs
6
4
W
1
W
1
Over 1Malinga
2 Wkt16 Runs
0
W
6
4
W
6

Sri Lanka Inning

109/14.5 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
N
Nissanka
b L.Furgeson38915422.2
K
KarunaratneStriker
not out541464385.7
S
Sangakarra
not out17612283.3
Extras0 (wd 0, nb 0, b 0, lb 0)
Total109/1 (4.5 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
T
T.Boult
1.5035019.09
L
L.Furgeson
2.0050125.00
T
T.Southie
1.0024024.00

Partnerships

Nissanka & Karunaratne
Nissanka 38 · Karunaratne 22
60 (15b)
Sangakarra & Karunaratne
Sangakarra 17 · Karunaratne 32
49 (14b)
Match Timeline5 Overs
Over 5T.Boult
13 Runs
0
4
1
4
4
Over 4T.Southie
24 Runs
6
4
6
4
2
2
Over 3L.Furgeson
1 Wkt24 Runs
6
6
W
6
0
6
Over 2T.Boult
22 Runs
4
4
6
0
6
2
Over 1L.Furgeson
26 Runs
2
6
4
6
6
2
Official Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

New Zealand T20 vs Sri Lanka — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

T20 World Cup • Sri Lanka won the match by 9 wicket.

Key Match Highlights

Combined Match Aggregate: 217 runs & 11 wickets
New Zealand T20 Top Batter: L.Furgeson — 28 (13b, 0x4, 4x6)
1st Innings Best Bowling: Muralitharan — 4/16 (3.0 ov)
Sri Lanka Top Batter: Karunaratne — 54 (14b, 6x4, 4x6)
2nd Innings Best Bowling: L.Furgeson — 1/50 (2.0 ov)
Best Partnership: Nissanka & Karunaratne — 60 runs (15b)
CricÓ MVP Leader: Muralitharan (Sri Lanka) — 124.0 pts

1. Match Overview & Context

In this 20-over encounter of T20 World Cup, New Zealand T20 took on Sri Lanka on Nov 24, 2025, 07:27 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Sri Lanka won the match by 9 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 217 runs and 11 wickets fall between New Zealand T20 (108/10 in 9.3 overs) and Sri Lanka (109/1 in 4.5 overs).

2. New Zealand T20 Innings Breakdown (108/10)

Batting in the first innings, New Zealand T20 finished on 108/10 from 9.3 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 11.37 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, New Zealand T20 accumulated 82 runs for the loss of 8 wickets. L.Furgeson spearheaded the batting effort with 28 runs off 13 balls (including 0 fours and 4 sixes at a strike rate of 215.4). Valuable middle-order support came from C.Munro , who contributed 25 runs off 8 deliveries, while M.Santer added 13 (7b). With the ball in the first innings, Muralitharan led the bowling figures with 4/16 in 3.0 overs (economy 5.33), assisted by R Mendis (3/49 in 4.0 overs).

3. Sri Lanka Chase & Second Innings Summary (109/1)

Pursuing a target of 109 runs for victory, Sri Lanka recorded 109/1 in 4.5 overs at a scoring rate of 22.55 runs per over. Karunaratne anchored the chase for Sri Lanka with 54 runs from 14 balls (6 fours, 4 sixes, strike rate 385.7), alongside Nissanka who chipped in with 38 off 9 balls. Defending the total, L.Furgeson delivered a key spell of 1/50 across 2.0 overs at an economy rate of 25.00, while T.Boult finished with 0/35 (1.5 overs).

4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings

The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Nissanka and Karunaratne (Sri Lanka), who combined for 60 runs off 15 balls. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Muralitharan (Sri Lanka) topped the match rankings with 124.0 total points, followed closely by Karunaratne (94.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Muralitharan.