dc188 New Zealand Vs Sri Lanka, 2nd T20I Highlights: NZ Thump SL By 45 Runs, Seal Series 2-0

New Zealand's Mitch Hay and Daryl Mitchell celebrate the dismissal of Sri Lanka's Kusal Mendis during the second T20I in Mount Maunganui. Andrew Cornaga/Photosport via AP New Zealand's Mitch Hay and Daryl Mitchell celebrate the dismissal of Sri Lanka's Kusal Mendis during the second T20I in Mount Maunganui. Andrew Cornaga/Photosport via AP

New Zealand comprehensively won the second T20I against Sri Lanka by 45 runs in Mount Maunganui on Monday (December 30dc188, 2024). (More Cricket News)

Jacob Duffy starred with the ball for the second straight game for the Kiwis, who dismissed the visitors for 141 runs after setting a 187-run target. Michael Hay, who was named the Player of the Match, had earlier clobbered an unbeaten 41 off 19 balls to give the BlackCaps the final flourish.

The hosts now lead the three-match series by an unassailable 2-0 margin, having won the opener by eight runs. Jacob Duffy had taken three wickets in a decisive 13th over to earn New Zealand a dramatic eight-run victory in the first game. Duffy claimed the wickets of Kusal Mendis (46), Kusal Perera (0) and Kamindu Mendis (0), which sparked Sri Lanka's collapse, having reached 121 without loss in pursuit of a 173-run target.

Despite Mizoram's early dominance and superior attacking prowess, it was Bengal who seized the opportunity. Shivani Kumari (18th minute)scored the only goal of the match.

"There's great camaraderie in the squad. All of us have gotten to know each other pretty well during the camp. Everyone here is very skilful and talented," Jyoti said in a HI release.

Catch the highlights and ball-by-ball commentary from the NZ vs SL match, right here.

sphinx slot Toss Update

Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to field first.

Playing XIs

New Zealand: Tim Robinson, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Hay (wk), Mitchell Santner (capt), Matt Henry, Zakary Foulkes, Jacob Duffy

Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kusal Perera, Avishka Fernando, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka (capt), Wanindu Hasaranga, Binura Fernando, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Nuwan Thushara

The third and final T20I will be played on January 2. It will be followed by three ODIsdc188, in Wellington, Hamilton and Auckland respectively from January 5 to 11.