New Zealand A tour of Sri Lanka, 2026 | 16-Apr-2026 09:30 AM | Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium
SLA 381/10 (97.5)
NZA 479/10 (153.4)
SLA 168/4 (49)
Match drawn
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuwanidu Fernando* | 50 | 77 | 7 | 0 | 64.94 |
| Sonal Dinusha | 15 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 26.79 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Pringle* | 18 | 1 | 50 | 3 | 2.78 |
| Dale Phillips | 7 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 1.71 |
Last Wicket:Pasindu Sooriyabandara c Rhys Mariu b Younghusband 20(20) - 113/4 in 31.3 ov.
Sri Lanka A vs New Zealand A
Sri Lanka A — Innings 1 (381/10 in 97.5 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nishan Madushka b Fraser Sheat | 20 | 45 | 2 | 0 | 44.44 | |
| Lahiru Udara (wk) c Younghusband b Tim Pringle | 61 | 90 | 4 | 0 | 67.78 | |
| Nuwanidu Fernando lbw b Younghusband | 21 | 58 | 1 | 0 | 36.21 | |
| Pavan Rathnayake c Matthew Boyle b Jarrod McKay | 27 | 42 | 2 | 0 | 64.29 | |
| Pasindu Sooriyabandara (c) c Mitchell Hay b Ryan Harrison | 32 | 58 | 3 | 0 | 55.17 | |
| Sonal Dinusha c Tim Robinson b Tim Pringle | 108 | 148 | 9 | 1 | 72.97 | |
| Ramesh Mendis c Mitchell Hay b Tim Pringle | 48 | 70 | 4 | 0 | 68.57 | |
| Milan Priyanath Rathnayake c Dale Phillips b Matthew Boyle | 6 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 85.71 | |
| Isitha Wijesundera c Mitchell Hay b Ryan Harrison | 36 | 62 | 3 | 1 | 58.06 | |
| Dilum Sudeera c Mitchell Hay b Younghusband | 4 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 40 | |
| Dulaj Samuditha not out | 4 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 50 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 2 | NoBalls: 11 | Wides: 1 | Total: 14 | |||||
| Total | 381 | 10 wkts, 97.5 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fraser Sheat | 13 | 3 | 36 | 1 | 2.8 |
| Jarrod McKay | 15 | 3 | 34 | 1 | 2.3 |
| Ryan Harrison | 13 | 2 | 60 | 2 | 4.6 |
| Tim Pringle | 21.5 | 0 | 88 | 3 | 4 |
| Peter Younghusband | 21 | 0 | 97 | 2 | 4.6 |
| Dale Phillips | 9 | 1 | 40 | 0 | 4.4 |
| Matthew Boyle | 5 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 4.8 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Nishan Madushka & Lahiru Udara | 46 | 79 |
| Fernando & Lahiru Udara | 56 | 98 |
| Pavan Rathnayake & Lahiru Udara | 30 | 31 |
| Pavan Rathnayake & Pasindu Sooriyabandara | 15 | 40 |
| Dinusha & Pasindu Sooriyabandara | 45 | 68 |
| Dinusha & Ramesh Mendis | 102 | 136 |
| Dinusha & Milan Rathnayake | 7 | 10 |
| Dinusha & Isitha Wijesundera | 58 | 87 |
| Dinusha & Dilum Sudeera | 10 | 19 |
| Dinusha & Dulaj Samuditha | 12 | 19 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nishan Madushka | 13.1 | 46 |
| 2 | Nuwanidu Fernando | 29.3 | 102 |
| 3 | Lahiru Udara | 34.4 | 132 |
| 4 | Pavan Rathnayake | 41.2 | 147 |
| 5 | Pasindu Sooriyabandara | 52.4 | 192 |
| 6 | Ramesh Mendis | 75.2 | 294 |
| 7 | Milan Priyanath Rathnayake | 76.6 | 301 |
| 8 | Isitha Wijesundera | 91.3 | 359 |
| 9 | Dilum Sudeera | 94.4 | 369 |
| 10 | Sonal Dinusha | 97.5 | 381 |
New Zealand A — Innings 2 (479/10 in 153.4 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhys Mariu (c) b Dilum Sudeera | 17 | 23 | 4 | 0 | 73.91 | |
| Curtis Heaphy c Lahiru Udara b Isitha Wijesundera | 162 | 370 | 9 | 0 | 43.78 | |
| Tim Robinson b Sonal Dinusha | 130 | 229 | 13 | 0 | 56.77 | |
| Dale Phillips c Nuwanidu Fernando b Dulaj Samuditha | 9 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 75 | |
| Matthew Boyle c Nishan Madushka b Milan Rathnayake | 26 | 44 | 3 | 0 | 59.09 | |
| Mitchell Hay (wk) lbw b R Mendis | 33 | 80 | 2 | 0 | 41.25 | |
| Ryan Harrison b R Mendis | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Peter Younghusband run out (Nuwanidu Fernando) | 4 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 12.9 | |
| Tim Pringle c Lahiru Udara b Isitha Wijesundera | 12 | 54 | 1 | 0 | 22.22 | |
| Fraser Sheat not out | 61 | 60 | 6 | 1 | 101.67 | |
| Jarrod McKay c Isitha Wijesundera b Sonal Dinusha | 7 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 36.84 | |
| Extras | Byes: 11 | LegByes: 1 | NoBalls: 4 | Wides: 2 | Total: 18 | |||||
| Total | 479 | 10 wkts, 153.4 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milan Priyanath Rathnayake | 18 | 1 | 70 | 1 | 3.9 |
| Isitha Wijesundera | 14 | 1 | 56 | 2 | 4 |
| Dulaj Samuditha | 18 | 3 | 66 | 1 | 3.7 |
| Dilum Sudeera | 44 | 8 | 98 | 1 | 2.2 |
| Ramesh Mendis | 32 | 3 | 105 | 2 | 3.3 |
| Sonal Dinusha | 27.4 | 7 | 72 | 2 | 2.6 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Rhys Mariu & Heaphy | 27 | 44 |
| Tim Robinson & Heaphy | 218 | 435 |
| Dale Phillips & Heaphy | 17 | 30 |
| Matthew Boyle & Heaphy | 29 | 59 |
| Matthew Boyle & Mitchell Hay | 13 | 25 |
| Ryan Harrison & Mitchell Hay | 1 | 5 |
| Younghusband & Mitchell Hay | 12 | 50 |
| Heaphy & Mitchell Hay | 44 | 105 |
| Heaphy & Tim Pringle | 43 | 88 |
| Fraser Sheat & Tim Pringle | 1 | 4 |
| Fraser Sheat & Jarrod McKay | 74 | 77 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rhys Mariu | 7.2 | 27 |
| 2 | Tim Robinson | 79.5 | 245 |
| 3 | Dale Phillips | 84.5 | 262 |
| 4 | Matthew Boyle | 98.5 | 304 |
| 5 | Ryan Harrison | 99.4 | 305 |
| 6 | Peter Younghusband | 108 | 317 |
| 7 | Mitchell Hay | 125.3 | 361 |
| 8 | Curtis Heaphy | 140.1 | 404 |
| 9 | Tim Pringle | 140.5 | 405 |
| 10 | Jarrod McKay | 153.4 | 479 |
Sri Lanka A — Innings 3 (168/4 in 49 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nishan Madushka c (sub)Max Chu b Tim Pringle | 25 | 81 | 1 | 0 | 30.86 | |
| Lahiru Udara (wk) c Curtis Heaphy b Tim Pringle | 39 | 58 | 4 | 0 | 67.24 | |
| Nuwanidu Fernando not out | 50 | 77 | 7 | 0 | 64.94 | |
| Pavan Rathnayake b Tim Pringle | 12 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 171.43 | |
| Pasindu Sooriyabandara (c) c Rhys Mariu b Younghusband | 20 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 100 | |
| Sonal Dinusha not out | 15 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 26.79 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 1 | NoBalls: 5 | Wides: 1 | Total: 7 | |||||
| Total | 168 | 4 wkts, 49 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Ramesh Mendis, Milan Priyanath Rathnayake, Isitha Wijesundera, Dilum Sudeera, Dulaj Samuditha | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fraser Sheat | 4 | 1 | 18 | 0 | 4.5 |
| Jarrod McKay | 5 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 1.8 |
| Tim Pringle | 18 | 1 | 50 | 3 | 2.8 |
| Ryan Harrison | 7 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 4.6 |
| Peter Younghusband | 8 | 0 | 46 | 1 | 5.8 |
| Dale Phillips | 7 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 1.7 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Nishan Madushka & Lahiru Udara | 64 | 133 |
| Nishan Madushka & Fernando | 6 | 15 |
| Pavan Rathnayake & Fernando | 12 | 9 |
| Pasindu Sooriyabandara & Fernando | 31 | 32 |
| Dinusha & Fernando | 55 | 105 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lahiru Udara | 22.1 | 64 |
| 2 | Nishan Madushka | 24.4 | 70 |
| 3 | Pavan Rathnayake | 26.1 | 82 |
| 4 | Pasindu Sooriyabandara | 31.3 | 113 |
Match Info
| Match | Sri Lanka A vs New Zealand A |
|---|---|
| Series | New Zealand A tour of Sri Lanka, 2026 |
| Time | 16-Apr-2026 09:30 AM |
| Venue | Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium |
| Live Telecast | FanCode |
Match Preview: Sri Lanka A vs New Zealand A (SL-A vs NZ-A)
Sri Lanka A will face New Zealand A in a thrilling match on 16-Apr-2026 in New Zealand A tour of Sri Lanka, 2026. The match will be played at Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium at 09:30 AM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on FanCode.
Match Overview
Sri Lanka A is known for its strong batting and bowling, while New Zealand A remains competitive with its recent performances and emerging players. This match is crucial for both teams, as every win can strengthen their position in New Zealand A tour of Sri Lanka, 2026.
The pitch at Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. Sri Lanka A will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while New Zealand A will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Sri Lanka A batting and New Zealand A bowling.
- The bowler's impact on the pitch, especially spinners or fast bowlers.
- The strategies of the two captains and their decisions during the game.
Cricket lovers, get ready for this exciting match! Will Sri Lanka A showcase its strengths, or will New Zealand A pull off a major upset? Join us live on FanCode on 16-Apr-2026 to find out the answer!
