New Zealand chooses to bat first against Sri Lanka in ongoing match
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 1:55 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026

New Zealand has opted to bat first in their match against Sri Lanka on June 16, 2026. The team remains unchanged from their last outing. Sri Lanka, meanwhile, has made three changes to the side that lost to England just days earlier. As play continues, both teams will aim to capitalize on their respective strategies and lineup adjustments.
- •New Zealand is batting first in the match.
- •Sri Lanka made three changes from their previous match against England.
- •The match is underway as of June 16, 2026.
- 1:55 PMESPNcricinfo — Unchanged New Zealand opt to bat vs Sri Lanka
"Sri Lanka made three changes to the side that lost to England on Friday
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