Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 2nd T20I Highlights: Check Live Updates, Scorecard and Commentary
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 2nd T20I Highlights: Follow the live highlights of SL vs NZ 2nd T20I in Dambulla. Also check the live scorecard and commentary of the 2nd T20I between Sri Lanka and New Zealand.
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 2nd T20I Highlights:
Lockie Ferguson unleashed a blistering spell of fast bowling, claiming a hat-trick to power New Zealand to a nail-biting five-run victory over Sri Lanka in the second T20 at Dambulla on Sunday.
The win levelled the two-match series at 1-1, as New Zealand managed to defend a modest target in thrilling fashion.
On a pitch where spinners were expected to thrive, Ferguson defied convention with sheer pace and precision, leaving the Sri Lankan batters helpless.
His fiery spell silenced the packed crowd in Dambulla, who watched in dismay as the hosts struggled to counter his lethal deliveries.
Wicketkeeper Mitchell Hay had an exceptional outing, completing six dismissals — a record in T20I cricket.
Playing XIs:
Sri Lanka: Charith Asalanka (capt), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kusal Perera, Kamindu Mendis, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Nuwan Thushara, Matheesha Pathirana.
New Zealand: Mitchell Santner (capt), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Josh Clarkson, Lockie Ferguson, Zak Foulkes, Mitchell Hay (wk), Glenn Phillips, Tim Robinson, Ish Sodhi, Will Young.
Mitchell Santner and Charith Asalanka share the trophy! An entertaining T20Is come to an end. Time for the ODIs to take the stage. The three match series starts on the 13th November at 9 am GMT. Do join us early on for the coverage. Goodbye!
Mitchell Santner says they just fought as a unit and tried to apply pressure. Tells it was a tricky surface and the pitch did its work. Appreciates the way his bowlers bowled. Mentions Lockie Ferguson helped them get the wickets which was nice.
Charith Asalanka says credit to New Zealand for how they played but they could have done well. Tells they have to try and play the spin well. Feels they have a settled team now and this kind of game happens regularly.
Wanindu Hasaranga wins the Player of the Series award. He says his hamstring is bad and that he couldn’t play the ODIs. Tells he tried to target the stumps and keep it simple.
Lockie Ferguson wins the Player of the Match award. He says it was a team effort from them. Adds it was nice to be out there but was not happy to leave the boys due to the injury. Shares the pacers had to hold up one end with the ball turning.
…Presentation…
It was looking like a straight forward win for Sri Lanka with the total on the board but their top order was cleaned up by Lockie Ferguson. Mitchell Santner then used spinners mostly to create some pressure and they did exceedingly well. Lockie Ferguson though went off due to injury and Mitchell Santner had to rely on other bowlers. Glenn Phillips turned up as he did against India in the recently concluded Test match with the ball and helped his team defend a low total. This is the lowest total successfully defended by New Zealand in T20Is
A low scoring thriller! New Zealand have levelled the series. Who saw this coming? The other day, another low score but Sri Lanka chased it down however, New Zealand pulled off a really good win here. The bowlers have done the job. Glenn Phillips is the hero for them as his three wickets including the big one of Nissanka in the last over helps New Zealand avoid a defeat. It was Nissanka vs New Zealand all the way. The others struggled on a tricky pitch. Nissanka kept the hopes alive till the last over, it felt like he will take his team home but not to be.
19.5 – OUT! GONE! New Zealand have done it! Tossed up on middle, Maheesh Theekshana looks to sweep but top edges it to square leg where the keeper runs across and gobbles it up.
Batsman_1 : Maheesh Theekshana 14(16)
Batsman_2 : Nuwan Thushara 1(1)
Bowler : Glenn Phillips 3/6(1.5)
Over : 19.5
Run : 2
Wicket : 3
Score : 103/10
Nuwan Thushara is the last man in.
19.4 – Fuller ball, outside off, Nuwan Thushara hammers it down to long off for a single.
19.3 – OUT! st Mitchell Hay b Glenn Phillips.
19.2 – OUT! GONE! Nissanka goes! Big moment in the game. Very full and outside off. NIssanka slog-sweeps but hits straight to long on where Henry Nicholls takes it.
19.1 – A single and Nissanka is on strike! Flighted full on off, Theekshana drives it to long off for one.
18.6 – 8 runs needed off the last over. Short and on middle, Theekshana miscues his pull shot to point for one.
Batsman_1 : Maheesh Theekshana 13(14)
Batsman_2 : Pathum Nissanka 52(50)
Bowler : Zakary Foulkes 1/23(4)
Over : 19
Run : 8
Wicket : 0
Score : 101/7
18.5 – 1 run.
18.4 – On middle, Theekshana turns it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
18.3 – FOUR! 11 runs needed now! Serves it full and outside off, Theekshana toe ends his lofted shot to covers for a boundary.
18.2 – No run.
18.1 – 1 run.
17.6 – Fifty for Nissanka! The man of the moment! He needs to make sure that he takes his team over the line. Short and on off, Nissanka pulls it to deep mid-wicket for one.
Batsman_1 : Pathum Nissanka 50(48)
Batsman_2 : Maheesh Theekshana 7(10)
Bowler : Michael Bracewell 2/23(4)
Over : 18
Run : 6
Wicket : 0
Score : 93/7
17.5 – One more run as Theekshana punches it down to long off.
17.4 – 2 runs.
17.3 – Tossed up, outside off, Theekshana looks to push it away but is beaten.
17.2 – Outside off, Theekshana drives well but to cover.
17.1 – Bowls it outside off again. Nissanka drags and top edges it to short fine leg. Just short of him. One.
17.1 – Wide! Bowls it way outside off, Nissanka leaves it.
16.3 – Theekshana gets across and looks to sweep it but misses.
16.6 – NIssanka keeps the strike as he tucks it to mid-wicket.
16.5 – On off, Theekshana pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
16.4 – Flat and on middle, Theekshana hits it behind square leg for a couple.
15.6 – Tossed up on middle, Theekshana tucks it to square leg for one.
Batsman_1 : Maheesh Theekshana 1(1)
Batsman_2 : Pathum Nissanka 47(45)
Bowler : Michael Bracewell 2/17(3)
Over : 16
Run : 6
Wicket : 1
Score : 83/7
16.2 – No run.
16.1 – No run.
15.2 – Flatter and around off. Nissanka blocks.
15.4 – Serves it short and outside off, Wellalage looks to reverse it but misses.
15.3 – On middle, Nissanka plays it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
15.5 – OUT! GONE! The keeper is having a good time! Flat and turning back in on middle, Wellalage makes room to cut but is cramped here. Gets an outside edge to the keeper who doesn’t take it cleanly but does his job eventually.
15.1 – Four!
14.6 – Flat and on off, Nissanka guides it to short third man for one.
Batsman_1 : Pathum Nissanka 42(42)
Batsman_2 : Dunith Wellalage 1(7)
Bowler : Ish Sodhi 0/26(4)
Over : 15
Run : 3
Wicket : 0
Score : 77/6