1st T20I: Sri Lanka prevail via Super Over, go 1-0 in three-match series.© AFP
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, 1st T20I Highlights: Sri Lanka on Sunday defeated New Zealand via Super Over in a thrilling 1st T20I at the Eden Park in Auckland, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Chasing a target of 197, New Zealand managed to tie Sri Lanka after a last-ball six from Ish Sodhi. Daryl Mitchell had earlier anchored the hosts’ innings after a top-order collapse. Earlier, Kusal Perera returned from a long-term injury in style with a half-century as Sri Lanka posted 196-5. Perera scored 53 not out off 45 balls while Charith Asalanka top-scored with a lively 67 off 41 as the tourists peppered the Eden Park boundary after being asked to bat. (SCORECARD)
Here are the Highlights of the 1st T20I between New Zealand and Sri Lanka, straight from Eden Park in Auckland
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