Sri Lanka A vs New Zealand A, 2nd unofficial Test, New Zealand A tour of Sri Lanka, 2026

Sri Lanka A won by an innings and 109 runs

Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium, Hambantota

23 Apr 2026, 9:30 am IST

new zealand a won the toss, chose to bat

Winner: Sri Lanka A

Top Performers

new zealand a

Top Batsmen

Batter	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Matthew Boyle	102	116	7	4	87.93
Curtis Heaphy	59	130	3	0	45.38

Top Bowlers

Bowler	Overs	Runs	Wickets	Economy
Dilum Sudeera	35.1	107	6	3
Ramesh Mendis	28	103	3	3.7

Sri Lanka A,New Zealand A

Top Batsmen

Batter	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Kamil Mishara	174	167	19	2	104.19
Lahiru Udara	61	88	8	0	69.32

Top Bowlers

Bowler	Overs	Runs	Wickets	Economy
Dale Phillips	7	44	3	6.3
Michael Rae	10.3	35	2	3.3

new zealand a Inning 2

Top Batsmen

Batter	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Max Chu	35	49	3	0	71.43
Peter Younghusband	17	18	1	1	94.44

Top Bowlers

Bowler	Overs	Runs	Wickets	Economy
Dilum Sudeera	13.2	38	4	2.8
Ramesh Mendis	10	33	2	3.3

new zealand a Inning Score: 305

Batter	Dismissal	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Rhys Mariu	lbw b Dilum Sudeera	22	31	4	0	70.97
Curtis Heaphy	lbw b Dilum Sudeera	59	130	3	0	45.38
Dale Phillips	b Dulaj Samuditha	6	16	1	0	37.5
Matthew Boyle	c Lahiru Udara b R Mendis	102	116	7	4	87.93
Max Chu	c Nuwanidu Fernando b Dilum Sudeera	27	64	2	0	42.19
Mitchell Hay	c Nuwanidu Fernando b R Mendis	20	58	1	0	34.48
Simon Keene	b Dilum Sudeera	20	49	2	0	40.82
Peter Younghusband	c Sohan de Livera b R Mendis	9	24	0	0	37.5
Tim Pringle	c and b Dilum Sudeera	8	16	0	1	50
Michael Rae	batting	8	13	1	0	61.54
Rohit Gulati	c Sonal Dinusha b Dilum Sudeera	11	7	2	0	157.14

Bowler	Overs	Maidens	Runs	Wickets	No Balls	Wide Balls	Economy
Mohamed Shiraz	12	4	27	0	0	1	2.2
Dulaj Samuditha	8	1	39	1	0	0	4.9
Dilum Sudeera	35.1	7	107	6	1	0	3
Ramesh Mendis	28	2	103	3	0	0	3.7
Sonal Dinusha	2	0	7	0	0	0	3.5
Nuwanidu Fernando	2	0	11	0	0	0	5.5

Sri Lanka A,New Zealand A Inning Score: 518

Batter	Dismissal	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Nishan Madushka	c Curtis Heaphy b Michael Rae	57	121	5	0	47.11
Lahiru Udara	c Mitchell Hay b Michael Rae	61	88	8	0	69.32
Kamil Mishara	c Rhys Mariu b Keene	174	167	19	2	104.19
Mohamed Shiraz	lbw b Tim Pringle	12	40	2	0	30
Nuwanidu Fernando	b Tim Pringle	55	96	6	1	57.29
Pasindu Sooriyabandara	c Rhys Mariu b Dale Phillips	43	64	6	0	67.19
Sonal Dinusha	not out	60	104	5	0	57.69
Sohan de Livera	c Mitchell Hay b Dale Phillips	0	2	0	0	0
Ramesh Mendis	lbw b Rohit Gulati	4	5	1	0	80
Dilum Sudeera	c Mitchell Hay b Keene	24	57	4	0	42.11
Dulaj Samuditha	c Younghusband b Dale Phillips	18	20	3	1	90

Bowler	Overs	Maidens	Runs	Wickets	No Balls	Wide Balls	Economy
Michael Rae	10.3	1	35	2	0	0	3.3
Simon Keene	11	1	73	2	0	2	6.6
Tim Pringle	39.3	2	144	2	0	1	3.6
Peter Younghusband	23	1	91	0	2	0	4
Rohit Gulati	36	4	126	1	0	0	3.5
Dale Phillips	7	0	44	3	0	0	6.3

Match Summary

Match Highlight: Sri Lanka A vs New Zealand A, 2nd Unofficial Test, April 23, 2026

In a dominant performance at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium, Sri Lanka A triumphed over New Zealand A by an innings and 109 runs. The match was highlighted by Kamil Mishara's outstanding batting display, scoring a brilliant century, and Dilum Sudeera's exceptional bowling performance with a total of 10 wickets in the match.

Summary of the Match

Winner: Sri Lanka A
Top Batter: Kamil Mishara with 174 runs
Top Bowler: Dilum Sudeera with figures of 6/107 and 4/38
Player of the Match: Kamil Mishara for his century
Notable Partnerships: Significant contributions from Nishan Madushka (57) and Lahiru Udara (61)
Interesting Catches: Lahiru Udara and Nuwanidu Fernando both took crucial catches to dismantle the New Zealand A innings

Detailed Narrative

The match began with New Zealand A winning the toss and electing to bat first. They managed to post a total of 305 runs in their first innings. Matthew Boyle was the standout performer for New Zealand A, scoring an impressive 102 runs off 116 balls. Curtis Heaphy also contributed with a steady half-century (59 runs). However, it was Dilum Sudeera's day with the ball as he took 6 wickets for 107 runs, supported by Ramesh Mendis who claimed 3 wickets.

Sri Lanka A responded robustly in their first innings, amassing a massive total of 518 runs. Kamil Mishara led the charge with a magnificent knock of 174 runs off just 167 balls, showcasing his class and ability to dominate the opposition. Contributions from Nishan Madushka (57), Lahiru Udara (61), Nuwanidu Fernando (55), and Sonal Dinusha (60 not out) ensured Sri Lanka A put up a formidable score.

In New Zealand A's second innings, they struggled against Sri Lanka A's bowling attack, collapsing for just 104 runs. Dilum Sudeera continued his brilliant form with another lethal spell, taking 4 wickets for just 38 runs. Ramesh Mendis also chipped in with crucial wickets, ending with figures of 2/33.

The combination of Sri Lanka A's strong batting lineup and effective bowling ensured their comprehensive victory by an innings and 109 runs. This match will be remembered for Kamil Mishara's splendid century and Dilum Sudeera's all-round bowling brilliance that dismantled the New Zealand A batting line-up across both innings.