cricket

Henry strikes early, dismisses Nissanka for golden duck

Matt Henry delivered the perfect start for New Zealand, dismissing Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka with the first ball of their ICC Men's T20 World Cup Super 8s match.

New Zealand's Matt Henry struck immediately in their ICC Men's T20 World Cup Super 8s match, bowling Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka for a golden duck. The delivery removed the stumps, leaving the Sri Lankan opener with zero runs.

The wicket gives New Zealand a significant advantage early in the crucial Super 8s encounter. Nissanka's dismissal puts pressure on Sri Lanka's batting lineup as they chase a target in the high-stakes tournament.