New Zealand vs Sri Lanka — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • New Zealand lead the match by 34 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this limited-overs encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, New Zealand took on Sri Lanka on Dec 27, 2025, 09:50 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: New Zealand lead the match by 34 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 288 runs and 20 wickets fall between New Zealand (144/10 in 47.3 overs) and Sri Lanka (144/10 in 46.5 overs).
2. New Zealand Innings Breakdown (144/10)
Batting in the first innings, New Zealand finished on 144/10 from 47.3 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 3.03 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, New Zealand accumulated 16 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Tom Latham spearheaded the batting effort with 76 runs off 154 balls (including 12 fours and 0 sixes at a strike rate of 49.4). Valuable middle-order support came from Glenn Phillips, who contributed 41 runs off 38 deliveries, while Jacob Duffy added 11 (33b). The bowling side conceded 2 extra runs (wides: 0, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 2). With the ball in the first innings, Vishwa Fernando led the bowling figures with 7/33 in 12.3 overs (economy 2.64), assisted by Kasun Rajitha (3/53 in 13.0 overs).
3. Sri Lanka Chase & Second Innings Summary (144/10)
Pursuing a target of 145 runs for victory, Sri Lanka recorded 144/10 in 46.5 overs at a scoring rate of 3.07 runs per over. Sonal Dinusha anchored the chase for Sri Lanka with 68 runs from 87 balls (8 fours, 2 sixes, strike rate 78.2), alongside Pathum Nissanka who chipped in with 16 off 30 balls. Defending the total, Zak Foulkes delivered a key spell of 3/42 across 15.0 overs at an economy rate of 2.80, while Michael Rae finished with 3/28 (8.5 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Glenn Phillips and Tom Latham (New Zealand), who combined for 69 runs off 79 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 14 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Dhananjaya de Silva making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Vishwa Fernando (Sri Lanka) topped the match rankings with 933.0 total points, followed closely by Zak Foulkes (810.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Tom Latham.