NZ 'A' off to a winning start

The New Zealand 'A' side defeated a Sri Lankan Invitational XI by 8 runs in the first game of its tour of Sri Lanka. Jesse Ryder scored 88 and James Marshall 56 as the 'A' side was dismissed for 261. The Sri Lankan's replied with 253/9, James Franklin (4-40) doing most of the damage. Click here for the match report provided by New Zealand Cricket.