New Zealand win by 113 runs
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Over 31. 5 runs. Bowler: Will O'Rourke. Sri Lanka: 142/10(rr 4.58)
30.2O'Rourke to M TheekshanaW
Wicket. 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.
30.1O'Rourke to M Theekshana4
Four runs. 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.
30.1O'Rourke to M Theekshanawd
Wide. 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.
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End of over. Over 30. 1 run. Bowler: Mitchell Santner. Sri Lanka: 137/9(rr 4.57)
29.6Santner to A Fernando0
Dot ball. 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.
29.5Santner to A Fernando0
Dot ball. 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.
29.4Santner to M Theekshana1
One run. 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.
29.3Santner to M Theekshana0
Dot ball. Mitchell Santner to Maheesh Theekshana. Stock ball half volley, outside off stump on the front foot sweeping, missed for no runs, fielded by Latham.
29.2Santner to M Theekshana0
Dot ball. 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.
29.1Santner to M Theekshana0
Dot ball. 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.
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End of over. Over 29. 5 runs. Bowler: Will O'Rourke. Sri Lanka: 136/9(rr 4.69)
28.6O'Rourke to K DharmasenaW
Wicket. 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.
28.5O'Rourke to K Dharmasena0
Dot ball. 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.
28.5O'Rourke to K Dharmasenawd
Wide. Wide Will O'Rourke to Eshan Malinga. Short, middle stump ducked Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Latham.
28.4O'Rourke to K Dharmasena4
Four runs. 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.
28.3O'Rourke to K Dharmasena0
Dot ball. 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.
28.2O'Rourke to K Dharmasena0
Dot ball. Will O'Rourke to Eshan Malinga. Length ball, outside off stump backing away pushing, to cover for no runs, fielded by Young.
28.1O'Rourke to P MendisW
Wicket. 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.
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End of over. Over 28. 1 run. Bowler: Mitchell Santner. Sri Lanka: 131/7(rr 4.68)