SL vs NZ Live Cricket Score 2nd ODI: Follow Latest Update, Scorecard & Commentary
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 2nd ODI Live: Follow the live updates, scorecard, and commentary of the 2nd ODI between Sri Lanka and New Zealand in Pallekele
Sri Lank vs New Zealand 2nd ODI Live: Sri Lanka skipper Charith Asalanka won the toss and elected to field in the second one-day international against New Zealand in Pallekele on Sunday.
The hosts made one change to the side that won the first ODI by 45 runs, bringing in left-arm spinner Dunith Wellalage in place of left-arm quick Dilshan Madushanka.
New Zealand opted to play the same side.
Sri Lanka: Charith Asalanka (captain), Avishka Fernando, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay and Asitha Fernando.
New Zealand: Mitchell Santner (captain), Tim Robinson, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Jacob Duffy, Mitchell Hay, Henry Nicholls, Glenn Phillips, Nathan Smith, Ish Sodhi and Will Young.
Right then, that is it from this game. Sri Lanka wrap the series up and will look to go for the whitewash while New Zealand will play for pride The third and final ODI is scheduled to be played on 19th November, Tuesday at the same stadium. It will be begin at 9 am GMT, but as you know, you can always join us a bit early for all the build-up to the match. Until then, cheers and goodbye!
Charith Asalanka, the victorious skipper of Sri Lanka says…
Mitchell Santner, losing Captain, says that there was a challenge in defending this much low score but Kusal Mendis really batted well and he got away the game from them. Adds that they have really good spin and if they had more runs on the board around like 240 runs only then they could have defend that total with the bowling they have. Mentions that kudos to Sri Lanka and Theekshana bowled really well in the first innings. Concludes that that is the nature oi the schedule and they will have really good games coming up and they are ready to play in those.
Kusal Mendis is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his match-winning knock. He says that the injury is not serious. Adds that it was tough to bat with the new ball but Pathum Nissanka gave them a good start. Tells that he wanted to take his time and take the game deep. Mentions that Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, and Janith Liyanage supported him well. Says that Jeffrey Vandersay and the other spinners bowled well especially in the second half. Ends by saying that it was difficult to bat with cramps as he couldn’t use the sweep to full potential so took more singles.
Presentation Time…
Presentation Time…
Earlier in the game, New Zealand managed a below-par total in a rain-interrupted innings reduced to 47 overs. Mark Chapman stood out with a brilliant 76 off 81, while Mitchell Hay contributed a valuable 49 to push them past the 200-mark. Theekshana was the standout bowler once again, claiming three wickets, while Vandersay also bagged three. Fernando picked up two, with Wellalage and Asalanka chipping in with a wicket each.
New Zealand, on the other hand, will be disappointed with their inability to cross the finish line. They had their chances in the game and made things tougher for Sri Lanka than expected. Michael Bracewell was outstanding with the ball, picking up four crucial wickets at key moments. Santner, Phillips, and Smith contributed with a wicket each, but Sodhi’s inconsistency and lack of impact hurt them. Their fielding was below par, conceding 10-15 extra runs, which ultimately proved costly.
Kusal Mendis played his slowest ODI knock but it was extremely crucial for his team. A couple of quick cameos from Dunith Wellalage and Maheesh Theekshana supported him while he remained unbeaten on 74 off 102 balls
Sri Lanka began their chase on a steady note but lost a couple of wickets within the Powerplay. Nissanka squandered a good start, while Kamindu departed without scoring. Kusal Mendis, however, looked solid at the crease, anchoring the innings first with Asalanka and then with Liyanage. While both partnerships moved the chase forward, the dismissals of his partners left Mendis in a challenging position, shouldering the bulk of the responsibility in the pursuit.
SRI LANKA MAKES IT 2-0 AND SEAL SERIES.
45.6 – 2 runs.
45.5 – Around off. Blocked.
45.4 – A bumper now, Therkshana ducks under it.
45.3 – Shorter and on middle. This is pulled through square leg for one.
45.2 – 1 run.
45.1 – On middle. This is worked past square leg for one.
44.6 – Steps out and plays a beautiful drive but straight to mid off.
Batsman_1 : Maheesh Theekshana 24(40)
Batsman_2 : Kusal Mendis 72(100)
Bowler : Jacob Duffy 0/36(5)
Over : 45
Run : 4
Wicket : 0
Score : 205/7
44.5 – No run.
44.4 – 1 run.
44.3 – Shot! Fuller and on middle. This is driven past mid on. Two taken.
44.2 – Outside off. This is guided past point for one.
44.1 – Around off. Kept out.
43.6 – On middle. This is worked through square leg for one.
Batsman_1 : Maheesh Theekshana 23(36)
Batsman_2 : Kusal Mendis 69(98)
Bowler : Glenn Phillips 1/41(9)
Over : 44
Run : 2
Wicket : 0
Score : 201/7
43.5 – Outside off. Therkshana looks to cut but misses:
43.4 – On middle. Theekshana works it to short fine leg.
43.3 – Fuller and on off. This is driven to cover.
43.2 – On off. Kept out.
43.1 – 1 run.
42.6 – On middle. Defended.
Batsman_1 : Maheesh Theekshana 22(31)
Batsman_2 : Kusal Mendis 68(97)
Bowler : Jacob Duffy 0/32(4)
Over : 43
Run : 4
Wicket : 0
Score : 199/7
42.5 – Angled into the pads. This is worked through mid-wicket for two.
42.1 – On the pads. Theekshana looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads.
42.3 – 1 run.
42.2 – On middle. This is worked to mid-wicket.
42.4 – 1 run.
41.5 – Quicker again. Not a lot of room to cut. Maheesh looks to do so but misses.
41.4 – Around off. This is pushed to cover.
41.3 – Outside off. Maheesh looks to cut but misses.
41.2 – FOUR! Drilled! Fuller and outside off. This is smashed through covers for a boundary.
41.6 – 1 run.