Sri Lanka vs New Zealand: New Zealand Dominate Sri Lanka, Wins by 113 Runs to Take 2-0 Series Lead
New Zealand won the 2nd ODI against Sri Lanka by 113 runs at Hamilton on January 8, 2025. New Zealand posted 255/9 in 37 overs, with Rachin Ravindra top-scoring at 79. Sri Lanka's chase ended at 142 in 30.2 overs, with Kamindu Mendis scoring 64. Maheesh Theekshana took a hat-trick for Sri Lanka.
The match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka, held on January 8, 2025, at Seddon Park, Hamilton, ended with a dominant New Zealand victory by 113 runs. Batting first, New Zealand posted a total of 255/9 in 37 overs. Rachin Ravindra top-scored with 79 runs off 63 balls, supported by Mark Chapman (62 runs off 52 balls) and Daryl Mitchell (38 runs off 38 balls). Maheesh Theekshana took four wickets, including a hat-trick, reducing New Zealand’s total.
In response, Sri Lanka could only manage 142 runs in 30.2 overs, falling short of the required 256 runs. Kamindu Mendis was the top scorer for Sri Lanka, making 64 runs off 66 balls. Other notable contributions came from Janith Liyanage (22 runs) and Chamidu Wickramasinghe (17 runs), but regular wickets fell, including run-outs and a couple of lbw dismissals.
Jacob Duffy, Will O’Rourke, and Mitchell Santner each took multiple wickets, with O’Rourke and Duffy claiming three wickets each. New Zealand’s strong bowling performance helped them secure a comprehensive win, taking a 2-0 lead in the three-match series.
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