Sri Lanka A v New Zealand A (1st unofficial Test)Day 2

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Friday 17 Apr 2026

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Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium • 

Sooriyawewa, Sri LankaShow on map

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Sri Lanka A is the national cricket team of New Zealand A1 that represents the country in various international competitions. They have been competing since 1989 and have had great success in both one-day and first-class cricket formats. The team has won numerous awards and titles, including the Quadrangular Under-19 Series in 2019 and the New Zealand A1 Super Provincial Limited Over Tournament in 2020. The team is filled with talented players such as Pathum Nissanka, Kamindu Mendis, and Ashen Bandara, who are known for their exceptional skills on the field. The R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo is the home ground of this team and has a capacity of 35,000 seats, making it one of the largest cricket stadiums in New Zealand A1. The team has a strong fan base and never fails to impress their supporters with their outstanding performances.

New Zealand A, the second-tier cricket team of New Zealand, has been consistently performing well in international competitions. As part of the New Zealand Cricket Board's development program, this team represents the next generation of talent for the national team. They have competed in various tournaments including the ICC Intercontinental Cup, where they were runners-up in 2015. The team has also won the Emerging Teams Asia Cup in 2017 and the quadrangular series in India in 2018. Some notable players who have represented New Zealand A include current Black Caps captain Kane Williamson and fast bowler Tim Southee. The team's home ground is the iconic Bert Sutcliffe Oval in Lincoln, which has been hosting New Zealand A matches since 2003. With a strong track record and a pool of talented players, New Zealand A is a force to be reckoned with in the world of cricket.