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New Zealand vs Sri Lanka

NZ vs SL T20 2nd T20I, Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand, 2024/25 - Match Info

2nd T20I

Mount Maunganui

186/5 (20.0)

141/10 (19.1)

New Zealand beat Sri Lanka by 45 runs

player_of_the_match

Player of the match

Mitchell Hay - NZ

Match Summary

Player of the Match

Mitchell Hay

NZ - Batter

Runs

41(19)

S/R

215.78

186/5 (20.0 overs)

Top Batter

Top Bowler

141/10 (19.1 overs)

Top Batter

Top Bowler

Detailed Commentary

All

Wickets

4s

6s

NZ

SL

Right then, New Zealand have pocketed the series with a game to go and will be eager to inflict the whitewash. As for Sri Lanka, they will be looking to salvage pride and take the momentum into the ODI series with a win. The third and final T20I of the series will take place in Nelson at the Saxton Oval on Thursday, 2nd January. The first ball will be bowled at 12.15 am GMT but as always, you can join us much earlier for the build-up. Until then, wishing you a Happy New Year, and see you soon. Cheers!

The captain of New Zealand, Mitchell Santner says that it was a great performance and he is glad to see everyone stepping up. Appreciates Jacob Duffy for the way we he bowled and for delivering when the team needed it. Feels that it is important to vary the pace as it could get easier for the batters to hit with the wind. Adds that he was basically looking to keep it out of the arc of the batters and keep it as simple as possible. Concludes by saying that it is nice to see the boys experiencing a win in front of the home crowd.

Charith Asalanka, the losing skipper, says that he is disappointed with the results. Feels that the middle order didn’t play well and they could have done better. Adds that it is all about adapting to the conditions in a quick time and New Zealand were brilliant in all departments. Concludes that it was important to finish the game, no matter how you start and he is disappointed with the series loss but will come back stronger in the final one. Mentions about his keeping that he puts in a lot of work day in and day out and it is nice to get the results.

Mitchell Hay is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his quickfire cameo. He says that it feels nice to contribute to the team's win. Shares that he looked to give himself some time before going for the big shots. Mentions that he is happy to get the series win. States that it feels good to play in front of the home crowd. Adds that he has his family here as well.

Time for the presentation ceremony...

Earlier in the game, Charith Asalanka won the second toss in a row and opted to bowl first. Sri Lanka struck early before Mark Chapman and Tim Robinson helped the Kiwis build a platform. Once that stand was broken, the tourists chipped away at regular intervals but Mitchell Hay put his hand up to give the batting side the desired finish. His 19-ball 41 helped the Kiwis finish with 186. Wanindu Hasaranga was the pick of the bowlers with figures of 2 for 28 from his 4 overs. The death bowling was once again a concern for Sri Lanka, conceding 43 runs from the last 3 overs.

It was a proper arm wrestle during Sri Lanka’s chase. The Asian side mirrored the Kiwis’ effort to build a solid platform for the second half of the innings by keeping wickets in hand. Pathum Nissanka’s dismissal in the 10th over forced Kusal Perera to take charge and accelerate, given he had already spent some time at the crease. While Sri Lanka showed glimpses of gaining momentum, every time they seemed to turn a corner, New Zealand struck back to regain control. The visitors needed Perera to make his start count and take the team over the line, as new batters found it difficult to settle and score quickly. However, his dismissal proved pivotal, allowing the Kiwis to tighten the screws and close out the game convincingly.

Signed, sealed, and delivered! Mitchell Santner has secured his first series win in his debut assignment as the full-time white-ball captain of New Zealand. It all went downhill for Sri Lanka rather quickly from the position where they needed 60 runs from the last 5 overs with 7 wickets in hand. The tourists lost 7 wickets for just 14 runs to hand the Kiwis a convincing 45-run win.

141/10 (19.1)

48 (35)

37 (28)

4/15 (4)

2/22 (4)

Over 20

W

Binura Fernando*

3 (5)

Nuwan Thushara

0 (2)

Zakary Foulkes

1/27 (3.1)

SL

141/10

player

OUT

B Fernando

3 (5)

c J Duffy b Z Foulkes

Wkt

#10

4s/6s

0 / 0

SR

60

Over 19

0

0

W

W

1

0

Nuwan Thushara*

0 (2)

Binura Fernando

3 (4)

Matt Henry

2/31 (4)

SL

141/9

Nuwan Thushara is the last man in.

player

OUT

M Pathirana

0 (1)

c M Hay b M Henry

Wkt

#9

4s/6s

0 / 0

SR

0

Matheesha Pathirana comes in now.

player

OUT

A Fernando

5 (7)

c T Robinson b M Henry

Wkt

#8

4s/6s

0 / 0

SR

71.42

Over 18

1

1

1

wd

W

0

W

Binura Fernando*

2 (2)

Avishka Fernando

5 (6)

Jacob Duffy

4/15 (4)

SL

140/7

Binura Fernando comes out to bat.

player

OUT

M Theekshana

0 (2)

c M Santner b J Duffy

Wkt

#7

4s/6s

0 / 0

SR

0

Maheesh Theekshana is the new man in.

player

OUT

W Hasaranga

1 (2)

b J Duffy

Wkt

#6

4s/6s

0 / 0

SR

50

Over 17

0

1

W

1

1

1

Avishka Fernando*

4 (5)

Wanindu Hasaranga

1 (1)

Mitchell Santner

2/22 (4)

SL

136/5

Wanindu Hasaranga is the new man in.

player

OUT

C Asalanka

20 (16)

c M Chapman b M Santner

Wkt

#5

4s/6s

3 / 0

SR

125

Match Details

Date & Time:

30th Dec 2024, 11:45 AM

Match Number:

2nd T20I

Match Results:

NZ Won By 45 runs

Head to Head

Just the right stats to help you determine which team statistically has the upper hand

SL vs NZ

*Last 3 years

9

No. of Matches

3

SL

6

NZ

0

Tie

Last Overs

over 20

W

Runs 0

over 19

0

1

W

W

0

0

Runs 1

over 18

W

0

W

wd

1

1

1

Runs 4

over 17

1

1

1

W

1

0

Runs 4

over 16

W

1

2

0

1

1

Runs 5

Venue/Pitch Details

Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui

Batting Friendly

1st Batting Friendly

Pace Friendly

146

1st Batting Average

95

Highest Score Chased

5

No. of Matches

Won by team

1st Batting

60%

2nd Batting

40%

Wicket Split

Pacer

61.67| 37W

Spin

38.33| 23W

Match Officals

Umpire:

Kim Cotton (NZ), Wayne Knights (NZ)

Third Umpire:

Chris Brown (NZ)

Match Referee:

Jeff Crowe (NZ)