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New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Scorecard, 3rd T20I
211/7 (20 ov)
Sri LankaWon
218/5 (20 ov)
Sri Lanka won by 7 runs
New Zealand won the toss and elected to bowl.
- Started
- Thu, 2 Jan, 05:45 IST
- Venue
- Saxton Oval
- Data checked
- 06:16:26 IST
Match summary
Sri Lanka won by 7 runs.
3rd T20I · Twenty20 International · Saxton Oval · 2 Jan 2025
New Zealand won the toss and elected to bowl.
Compiled from the official match data supplied by Sportmonks. Facts only: no commentary, ratings or predictions.
Scorecard
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Line-ups
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The ground: Saxton Oval
FairPlay holds 8 completed matches in T20 and shorter formats at Saxton Oval, Nelson, with a median first-innings score of 184.
Of the matches with a winner, the side batting first won 75% and the toss winner won 63%.
Captains who won the toss chose to field 13% of the time.
Highest total: 218/5 by Sri Lanka on 2 Jan 2025.
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