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Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 2025 2nd ODI Full Commentary
Result · Jan 08 2025, Wed - 06:30 AM (IST)
NEW ZEALAND255/9
SRI LANKA142
New Zealand won by 113 runs
CRR:4.68
Player Of The Match
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Maheesh Theekshana to Will O'Rourke. Quicker ball half volley, middle stump on the back foot working, in the air under control to short fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Fernando. That brings us to the end of New Zealand's innings, and they have posted a big total of 255-9. Rachin Ravindra and Mark Chapman formed a brilliant second-wicket partnership, while Daryl Mitchell played a responsible knock, scoring 38. For Sri Lanka, Maheesh Theekshana had an outstanding performance, taking a hat-trick on his way to four wickets. Join us shortly for the run chase.
Maheesh Theekshana to Will O'Rourke. Quicker length ball, wide outside off stump moves in front driving, in the air under control to deep backward point for 2 runs, fielded by Vimukthi.
Maheesh Theekshana to Will O'Rourke. Carrom length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Mendis.
Wide Maheesh Theekshana to Will O'Rourke. Carrom length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for 1 run, fielded by Mendis.
Maheesh Theekshana to Will O'Rourke. Carrom length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Mendis.
Maheesh Theekshana to Will O'Rourke. Quicker length ball, middle stump on the front foot working, back to bowler for no runs.
OUT! Caught (Sub). Maheesh Theekshana to Matt Henry. Quicker length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long off. Hat-trick for Maheesh Theekshana.
OUT! Caught. Eshan Malinga to Daryl Mitchell. Off cutter length ball, wide outside off stump moves in front Scoop, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to short fine leg, caught by Fernando. Maiden ODI wicket for Eshan Malinga.
Eshan Malinga to Daryl Mitchell. Reverse Swing-In full toss, wide outside off stump moves in front driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Mendis.
Eshan Malinga to Matt Henry. Half volley, outside off stump backing away driving, to mid off for 1 run, mis-fielded by Vimukthi.
Eshan Malinga to Daryl Mitchell. Half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Vimukthi.
Eshan Malinga to Matt Henry. Reverse Swing-In full toss, to leg on the back foot working, hit pad to mid wicket for 1 run.
Eshan Malinga to Daryl Mitchell. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Mendis.
OUT! Caught. Maheesh Theekshana to Nathan Smith. Quicker length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep point, caught by Mendis. Two in two.
OUT! Caught. Maheesh Theekshana to Mitchell Santner. Quicker length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep cover, caught by Wickramasinghe. Six down for New Zealand.
Maheesh Theekshana to Daryl Mitchell. Quicker length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, to extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Asalanka.
Maheesh Theekshana to Mitchell Santner. Quicker ball full toss, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, in the air under control to long on for 1 run.
Maheesh Theekshana to Daryl Mitchell. Quicker length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, thick edge in the air uncontrolled to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Vimukthi.
Maheesh Theekshana to Daryl Mitchell. Quicker ball half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed past third man for 4 runs.
Asitha Fernando to Daryl Mitchell. Full toss, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, in the air under control to extra cover for 1 run, run save by Theekshana.
Asitha Fernando to Mitchell Santner. Full toss, outside off stump moves in front Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on for 1 run, fielded by Vimukthi.
FOUR! Asitha Fernando to Mitchell Santner. Length ball, wide outside off stump moves in front driving, well timed in the air under control past deep backward point for 4 runs.
Asitha Fernando to Mitchell Santner. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, mis-timed back to bowler for no runs.
FOUR! Asitha Fernando to Mitchell Santner. Half volley, wide outside off stump moves in front driving, well timed in the air under control past long off for 4 runs.
SIX! Asitha Fernando to Mitchell Santner. Length ball, outside off stump moves in front driving, well timed in the air under control over long off for 6 runs.
Wanindu Hasaranga to Daryl Mitchell. Leg spinner length ball, down leg side on the front foot Scoop, hit pad to short leg for no runs, fielded by Mendis.
Wanindu Hasaranga to Mitchell Santner. Leg spinner length ball, off stump on the front foot pushing, to silly mid off for 1 run, shy attempt by Wickramasinghe.
APPEAL! Wanindu Hasaranga to Mitchell Santner. Googly length ball, down leg side on the front foot defending, hit pad to short third man for no runs, fielded by Fernando, appeal made for L.B.W. Sri Lanka lost a review.
Wanindu Hasaranga to Daryl Mitchell. Leg spinner length ball, to leg on the front foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Wickramasinghe.
Wanindu Hasaranga to Daryl Mitchell. Leg spinner length ball, wide outside off stump moves in front cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Mendis.
OUT! Caught. Will O'Rourke to Maheesh Theekshana. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to cover, caught by Mitchell. That's it! New Zealand clinch a dominant 113-run victory, and take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series. The opposition's innings got off to a poor start as the top order faltered, falling to 22-4, and they continued to lose wickets at regular intervals. Kamindu Mendis stood out as the lone warrior with a determined 64, but his valiant effort couldn't avert defeat. New Zealand's bowlers delivered a splendid collective performance. Will O'Rourke led the charge with three crucial wickets, ably supported by Jacob Duffy, who picked up two. Rachin Ravindra is the Player of the Match for his outstanding performance.
FOUR! Will O'Rourke to Maheesh Theekshana. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past deep cover for 4 runs.
Wide Will O'Rourke to Maheesh Theekshana. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for 1 run, fielded by Latham.
Mitchell Santner to Asitha Fernando. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Young.
Mitchell Santner to Asitha Fernando. Stock ball half volley, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly point for no runs, fielded by Latham.
Mitchell Santner to Maheesh Theekshana. Stock ball half volley, outside off stump on the front foot sweeping, bottom edge to short fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Henry.
Mitchell Santner to Maheesh Theekshana. Stock ball half volley, outside off stump on the front foot sweeping, missed for no runs, fielded by Latham.
Mitchell Santner to Maheesh Theekshana. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Phillips.
Mitchell Santner to Maheesh Theekshana. Stock ball half volley, outside off stump on the front foot sweeping, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Young.
OUT! Caught. Will O'Rourke to Eshan Malinga. Back of a length, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, top edge in the air uncontrolled to third man, caught by Smith. That was a spectacular take from Nathan Smith.
Will O'Rourke to Eshan Malinga. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Latham.
Wide Will O'Rourke to Eshan Malinga. Short, middle stump ducked Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Latham.
FOUR! Will O'Rourke to Eshan Malinga. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past deep extra cover for 4 runs.
Will O'Rourke to Eshan Malinga. Length ball, off stump backing away driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to cover for no runs, fielded by Young.
Will O'Rourke to Eshan Malinga. Length ball, outside off stump backing away pushing, to cover for no runs, fielded by Young.
OUT! Caught. Will O'Rourke to Kamindu Mendis. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid wicket, caught by Mitchell. Daryl Mitchell grabs a stunner.
Mitchell Santner to Maheesh Theekshana. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Phillips.
APPEAL! Mitchell Santner to Maheesh Theekshana. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, hit pad for no runs, fielded by Latham, appeal made for L.B.W. Good review from Theekshana.
Mitchell Santner to Maheesh Theekshana. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, mis-timed to cover for no runs, fielded by Phillips.
Mitchell Santner to Maheesh Theekshana. Stock ball half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Ravindra.
Mitchell Santner to Maheesh Theekshana. Stock ball half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Latham.
Mitchell Santner to Kamindu Mendis. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Phillips.
Nathan Smith to Maheesh Theekshana. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly point for no runs.
Nathan Smith to Maheesh Theekshana. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Phillips.
Nathan Smith to Maheesh Theekshana. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Phillips.
Nathan Smith to Maheesh Theekshana. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to cover for no runs, fielded by Mitchell.
Nathan Smith to Maheesh Theekshana. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Phillips.
Nathan Smith to Maheesh Theekshana. Short, wide outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Latham.
Mitchell Santner to Maheesh Theekshana. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, mis-timed to short mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Young.
Mitchell Santner to Maheesh Theekshana. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to point for no runs, fielded by Ravindra.