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A nervy start, but a strong finish for the victorious Black Caps in their T20 cricket series opener against Sri Lanka in Mount Maunganui

A nervy start, but a strong finish for the victorious Black Caps in their T20 cricket series opener against Sri Lanka in Mount Maunganui

29 December 2024

Batting first - New Zealand lost five wickets inside 10 overs, before a 105-run stand between Daryl Mitchell and Michael Bracewell propelled them to 173.

Sri Lanka came up eight runs short after another Black Caps fightback with the ball.

Captain Mitchell Santner's told TVNZ about their lack of top order runs.

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29 Dec: A devastating spell by pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has hauled India back into contention in the Boxing Day test

29 Dec: The Boxing Day test is ebbing and flowing at the MCG with Australia fighting back to build a vital lead over India late on Day 4

29 Dec: Black Caps newbie Zak Foulkes is thrilled with the faith shown in him to bowl the last over in the 8-run T20 win over Sri Lanka in Mount Maunganui

29 Dec: Australia and India's enthralling battle at the MCG has smashed the all-time attendance record for a Boxing Day Test

28 Dec: New captain Mitch Santner is urging the Black Caps to stay switched on during tonight's T20 opener against Sri Lanka in Mount Maunganui...saying the in-form Lions pose a real threat

28 Dec: A reckless shot has put India under further pressure replying to Australia's first innings 474 on Day 3 of the fourth cricket test in Melbourne

28 Dec: Steve Smith may not have let the Indian bowlers off the hook - but the Australian batter's been kinder in the press room after day two of the Boxing Day cricket test against India

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