The second ODI between New Zealand and Sri Lanka played in Seddon Park In Hamilton, where the Blackcaps were able to outperform the visitors and Winning the match by 113 points.
Master batting class from Blackcaps
The rain delayed the match by two and a half hours and reduced the number of overs. Each side was given 37 overs to bat. Sri Lanka won the toss and invited the hosts to bat first on a pitch affected by wet conditions and a slow pitch. However, New Zealand got off to a great start with a strong partnership for the first wicket between the openers Rasheen Ravindra and Mark Chapman. The two batsmen added 112 runs to New Zealand's total after the opener Will YoungEarly departure.
Given a massive total against Sri Lanka, wickets continued to fall steadily after the departure of Ravindra whose brilliant 79-run knock proved to be the difference maker later in the match. There was a major upset in the Blackcaps innings as the lower order completely collapsed due to a brilliant hat-trick from Spinner Mahesh Thekshana Who got rid of the menacing-looking New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner And tailors Nathan Smith and Henry died. New Zealand's total was thus restricted to 255/9 at the end of 37 overs.
The horror show continues to plague Sri Lanka
The visitors' hitting problems continued into the match. The double-digit score became a rare sight in the Sri Lanka batting line-up in this match as the entire Sri Lankan team put up a failed show. Camindo Mendes He was the only batsman who could handle the intensity of the New Zealand players and made 64 runs off 66 balls. However, Sri Lanka's chase sank after his dismissal. Janeth Liang and Chamindu Wickramasinghe He tried to support Mendis but failed in the face of persistent attacking bowling from the New Zealanders. As a result, the Sri Lankan innings was wrapped up within 30.2 overs and they were bowled out for 142 runs. New Zealand now holds an insurmountable 2-0 lead over the visitors in the 3-match ODI series. Both sides will now face each other in the final match of the series in Eden Park In Auckland.
also WATCH: Mahesh Thekshana lights up Seddon Park with stunning hat-trick in Hamilton ODI
Here's how Twitter reacted
Sri Lanka lost another series away from home. Poor operation continues. Both batting and bowling show no improvement outside home conditions.#NZvSL #SLvNZ pic.twitter.com/ParGUMkgsD
– Sumudo (@sumu_paz) January 8, 2025
Sri Lanka's record 🇱🇰 away from home under coach Sanath Jayasuriya since last half year. #NZvSL
– Lost to England Test series in August 2024
– Lost to South Africa Test series in November 2024
– Lost to New Zealand T20I series in December 2024
– Lost to New Zealand ODI series in January 2025 pic.twitter.com/CXaYPaYXsa–Thurunu Jayasiri (@ThurunuJ) January 8, 2025
A wonderful period that culminated in a wonderful hat-trick. 🎯👏
Smart stuff from Theekshana👌#NZvSL– Lasith Malinga (@malinga_ninety9) January 8, 2025
Everyone talks about the last two games we lost, but think about the experience the guys will gain from it.
It's never easy to go out there and hit the ground running in those conditions for a group of young guys in a team in transition.
Get back to them🇱🇰#NZvSL pic.twitter.com/wiWP5T2H6X
– Muhammad Azzam (@MohamedAzam21) January 8, 2025
The chain is secured! An all-round performance with the ball led by Will O'Rourke (3-31 from 6.2 overs) helps take the Chemist Warehouse ODI series by a game to spare. Scorecard | https://t.co/Yebpn1QwRR 📲 #NZvSL #CricketNation pic.twitter.com/gvDUu2OxTb
— Black Caps (@BLACKCAPS) January 8, 2025
Outstanding bowling performance from New Zealand 🏏
– New Zealand leads the 3-match ODI series 2-0 🌟#cricket #NZvSL #New ZealandCricket #Mitchell Santner pic.twitter.com/HE59Y9yb3e
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) January 8, 2025
Amazing catch from New Zealand's Nathan Smith. #NZvSL #cricket pic.twitter.com/ei7KVIfFlQ
– Daniel Alexander (@daniel86cricket) January 8, 2025
🚨BlackCaps defeat Sri Lanka by 113 runs in the second innings in Hamilton and win the series.#NZvsSL #NZvSL #Greenland pic.twitter.com/bCfZsm49t3
– Gurjinder Pal (@Gurjind56659796) January 8, 2025
Rashin starts the year with a successive quality strike 💛🥳#NZvSL #WhistlePodu #CSK
📸Getty Images pic.twitter.com/v7lOpHIsGB– WhistlePodu Army ® – CSK Fan Club (@CSKFansOfficial) January 8, 2025
This NZ ODI bowling attack is hostile
Henry died
Jacob Duffy
Nathan Smith
Will O'RourkeVery good bowling attack overall for SA2027
Their offense should be on CT as well
Miles is better than Bolt Southee Ferguson #NZvsSL– Rennislaarn (@rennislaarn) January 8, 2025
Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand 2024/25,
❌T20I series lost (1-2)
❌ Lost ODI series (0-2)An unforgettable tour of Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 #NZvSL pic.twitter.com/QrVHNHHj4S
–Thurunu Jayasiri (@ThurunuJ) January 8, 2025