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Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 1st T20I Highlights: A captain's knock by Charith Asalanka steered Sri Lanka to a hard-fought four-wicket victory over New Zealand with six balls to spare in Saturday's T20I opener in Dambulla. Chasing a modest 136 to win, Sri Lanka's batsman struggled to capitalise against the second-string visiting team. But a crucial 38-run stand for the sixth wicket between Asalanka and Wanindu Hasaranga steadied the ship and inched the team to victory. Asalanka finished unbeaten on a well-judged 35 off 28 balls. New Zealand's 135 all out was the third-lowest total in T20Is in Dambulla. (Scorecard)