The second ODI between New Zealand and Sri Lanka was played in Seddon Park in Hamilton in which the Blackcaps managed to overcome the visitors and wins the match by 113 runs.
A Blackcaps batting masterclass
The rain caused a delay of two and a half hours in the match and a reduction in overs. Each side was given 37 overs to bat. Sri Lanka won the toss and invited the home team to bat first on a pitch affected by wet conditions and slow outfields. However, New Zealand got off to a good start with a strong first-wicket partnership between opener Rachin Ravindra and Mark Chapman. The two batsmen added 112 runs to New Zealand’s total after the first match. will be youngEarly departure.
Aiming for a mammoth total against Sri Lanka, wickets continued to fall continuously after the departure of Ravindra, whose stellar knock of 79 runs proved to be the difference-maker later in the game. There was huge turbulence in the Blackcaps’ innings as the lower order completely crashed due to a remarkable hattrick from Spinner. Mahesh Theekshana who got rid of a dangerous looking New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner and followers Nathan Smith and Matt Henry. Thus, New Zealand’s total was restricted to 255/9 at the end of their 37 overs.
Sri Lanka batting horror show continues
The visitors’ hitting woes continued throughout the game. Double-digit scoring became a rare sight in the Sri Lankan batting line-up in this match, with the entire Sri Lankan top order putting on a show of failure. Kamindu Mendis He was the only batsman who could withstand the intensity of the New Zealand pacers and made 64 runs off 66 balls. However, Sri Lanka’s chase foundered after his dismissal. Janith Liyange and Chamindu Wickramasinghe He tried to support Mendis but failed to cope with the Kiwis’ persistent offensive. As a result, Sri Lanka’s innings ended in 30.2 overs and they were bowled out for 142 runs. New Zealand now has an unassailable 2-0 lead over the visitors in the 3-match ODI series. Both teams will now face each other in the last match of the series in Eden Park in auckland.
Also WATCH: Maheesh Theekshana lights up Seddon Park with brilliant hat-trick in Hamilton ODI
This is how Twitter reacted
Sri Lanka loses another series away from home. The bad streak continues. Both batting and bowling show no improvement outside of local conditions.#NZvSL #SLvNZ pic.twitter.com/ParGUMkgsD
– ab_sumudu (@sumu_paz) January 8, 2025
Sri Lanka’s away record 🇱🇰 under coach Sanath Jayasuriya since the last half year. #NZvSL
– Test series lost to England in August 2024
– Lost in 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
An exceptional stage that culminated with a brilliant hat-trick. 🎯👏
Smart things from Theekshana👌#NZvSL-Lasith Malinga (@malinga_ninety9) January 8, 2025
Everyone talks about the last two Odi’s we lost, but think about the experience the youngsters will get from it.
It’s never easy to go out and execute your shots in those conditions for a group of young players on a team that is in a period of transition.
Support them🇱🇰#NZvSL pic.twitter.com/wiWP5T2H6X
—Mohamed Azam (@MohamedAzam21) January 8, 2025
Guaranteed series! A complete performance with the ball led by Will O’Rourke (3-31 from 6.2 overs) helps claim the Chemist Warehouse ODI series with a game to spare. Dashboard | https://t.co/Yebpn1QwRR 📲 #NZvSL #CricketNation pic.twitter.com/gvDUu2OxTb
– BLACK CAPS (@BLACK CAPS) January 8, 2025
Excellent New Zealand bowling performance 🏏
– New Zealand leads 3-match ODI series 2-0 🌟#Cricket #NZvSL #newzealandcricket #MitchellSantner pic.twitter.com/HE59Y9yb3e
– CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) January 8, 2025
Incredible catch by New Zealander Nathan Smith. #NZvSL #Cricket pic.twitter.com/ei7KVIfFlQ
– Daniel Alejandro (@daniel86cricket) January 8, 2025
🚨BlackCaps defeat SriLanka by 113 runs in the second Odi in Hamilton and win the series.#NZvsSL #NZvSL #GreenLand pic.twitter.com/bCfZsm49t3
—Gurjinder Bal (@Gurjind56659796) January 8, 2025
Rachin starts the year with a consecutive quality hit 💛🥳#NZvSL #whistlepodu #CSK
📸 Fake images pic.twitter.com/v7lOpHIsGB— WhistlePodu Army ® – CSK Fans Club (@CSKFansOfficial) January 8, 2025
This attack on New Zealand’s ODI bowling is hostile
matt henry
Jacob Duffy
Nathan Smith
Will ORourkeVery good bowling attack overall and for SA2027.
It should also be your attack for CT.
Miles better than Boult Southee Ferguson #NZvsSL—Reneslarn (@Reneslarn) January 8, 2025
Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand 2024/25,
❌ Lost the T20I series (1-2)
❌ Lost the ODI series (0-2)A forgettable tour of Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 #NZvSL pic.twitter.com/QrVHNHHj4S
– Thurunu Jayasiri (@ThurunuJ) January 8, 2025