1st T20, Wellington, December 22, 2006, 12:00 AM
162/8(20ov)
62/1(5.5ov)
Sri lanka beat New Zealand by 18 runs (D/L method)
New Zealand Playing XI
| Andre Adams | All Rounder |
| Nathan Astle | Batsman |
| Shane Bond | Bowler |
| Stephen Fleming (c) | Batsman |
| James Franklin | All Rounder |
| Brendon McCullum † | Wicket Keeper |
| James Marshall | Batsman |
| Jeetan Patel | Bowler |
| Ross Taylor | Batsman |
| Mark Gillespie | Bowler |
| Peter McGlashan † | Wicket Keeper |
Sri Lanka Playing XI
| Marvan Atapattu | Batsman |
| Dilhara Fernando | Bowler |
| Sanath Jayasuriya | Batsman |
| Mahela Jayawardene (c) | Batsman |
| Muttiah Muralitharan | Bowler |
| Kumar Sangakkara † | Wicket Keeper |
| Chamara Silva | Batsman |
| Chaminda Vaas | Bowler |
| Farveez Maharoof | All Rounder |
| Upul Tharanga | Batsman |
| Chamara Kapugedera | Batsman |