New Zealand v Sri Lanka, Live Cricket Score and Commentary, 2nd ODI, Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand, 2024

Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand 2nd ODI: New Zealand v Sri Lanka at Hamilton, January 08, 2025

New Zealand

255/9 (37)

Sri Lanka

142/10 (30.2)

Finished

NZ won by 113 runs.

BATSMEN	R	B	4S	6S	SR
Maheesh Theekshana	6	20	1	0	30.00
Asitha Fernando	0	2	0	0	0.00

BOWLERS	O	M	R	W	ECON
William O'Rourke	6.2	0	31	3	4.89
Mitchell Santner	5	0	14	1	2.80

Current Partnership: 6 run (1.2 ov) | Last Wicket: Maheesh Theekshana 6 (20) | Fall of Wicket: 142/10 (30.2 ov)

CRR: 4.68 | Last Ten Overs: 42/5 4.06

Recent: W41··1···W·14··W··

Commentary

30.2

Maheesh Theekshana c D Mitchell b WO Rourke 6 (20) William O'Rourke to Maheesh Theekshana, no run, c D Mitchell b WO Rourke, Caught out !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Maheesh Theekshana hangs in the crease, takes a big risk by attempting inside out shot towards short cover, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Daryl Mitchell, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Maheesh Theekshana.

30.1

William O'Rourke to Maheesh Theekshana, Four, Four !! leg cutter, good length, on the off stump, Maheesh Theekshana hangs in the crease, plays drive in the air to deep cover. Ball finds the ropes for four.

1wd

30.1

William O'Rourke to Maheesh Theekshana, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! off cutter back of length, on the off stump, That is well outside the off-stump, leaving Maheesh Theekshana no chance to play a shot. The umpire stretches arms to signal it a wide ball.

End of over 30 (1 runs)

Asitha Fernando 0 (2)

Maheesh Theekshana 2 (18)

Sri Lanka 137/9

Mitchell Santner 5-0-14-1

William O'Rourke 6-0-26-2

29.6

Mitchell Santner to Asitha Fernando, no run, Dot ball !! top spinner, good length, on the stumps, Asitha Fernando goes forward and slash sloge sweep towards deep mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

29.5

Mitchell Santner to Asitha Fernando, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Asitha Fernando hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.

29.4

Mitchell Santner to Maheesh Theekshana, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, Maheesh Theekshana goes forward to make a confident sloge sweep, but gets an edge, and the ball goes towards deep fine leg for 1 run.

29.3

Mitchell Santner to Maheesh Theekshana, no run, Dot ball !! top spinner, full length, on the off stump, Maheesh Theekshana hangs in the crease, trying to hit sloge sweep, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.

29.2

Mitchell Santner to Maheesh Theekshana, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the off stump, Maheesh Theekshana hangs in the crease, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

29.1

Mitchell Santner to Maheesh Theekshana, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Maheesh Theekshana hangs in the crease, dabs sloge sweep with soft hands toward short mid wicket, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

End of over 29 (5 runs)

Eshan Malinga 4 (5)

Maheesh Theekshana 1 (14)

Sri Lanka 136/9

William O'Rourke 6-0-26-2

Mitchell Santner 4-0-13-1

28.6

Eshan Malinga c N Smith b WO Rourke 4 (5) William O'Rourke to Eshan Malinga, no run, c N Smith b WO Rourke, Caught out !! bouncer, short length, on the stumps, Eshan Malinga goes back and takes a big risk by attempting pull towards third man, edged!! and flies straight to Nathan Smith, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Eshan Malinga.

28.5

William O'Rourke to Eshan Malinga, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, short length, on the off stump, Eshan Malinga goes back, trying to hit uppercut, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.

1wd

28.5

William O'Rourke to Eshan Malinga, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball good length, on the off stump, That is well outside the off-stump, leaving Eshan Malinga no chance to play a shot. The umpire stretches arms to signal it a wide ball.

28.4

William O'Rourke to Eshan Malinga, Four, Four !! inswinger, full length, on the off stump, Eshan Malinga hangs in the crease, plays drive in the air to deep cover. Ball finds the ropes for four.

28.3

William O'Rourke to Eshan Malinga, no run, Dot ball !! leg cutter, good length, on the off stump, Eshan Malinga hangs in the crease and slash drive towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

28.2

William O'Rourke to Eshan Malinga, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, back of length, on the off stump, Eshan Malinga goes back and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

28.1

Kamindu Mendis c D Mitchell b WO Rourke 64 (66) William O'Rourke to Kamindu Mendis, no run, c D Mitchell b WO Rourke, Caught out !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, A risky shot choice by Kamindu Mendis as the batter goes forward to strike it towards deep square leg, only to get an edge that goes straight into the hands of Daryl Mitchell for a soft dismissal.

End of over 28 (1 runs)

Maheesh Theekshana 1 (14)

Kamindu Mendis 64 (65)

Sri Lanka 131/7

Mitchell Santner 4-0-13-1

Nathan Smith 7-1-34-1

27.6

Mitchell Santner to Maheesh Theekshana, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Maheesh Theekshana goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

27.5

Mitchell Santner to Maheesh Theekshana, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Mitchell Santner bowls a sharp delivery, and Maheesh Theekshana goes forward to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.

27.4

Mitchell Santner to Maheesh Theekshana, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Maheesh Theekshana goes forward, plays it with soft hands towards short cover, but the fielder is quick to react and prevents the run.

27.3

27.2

Mitchell Santner to Maheesh Theekshana, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Mitchell Santner bowls a sharp delivery, and Maheesh Theekshana goes forward to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.

27.1

Mitchell Santner to Kamindu Mendis, 1 run, Mitchell Santner delivers off break ball at full length, Kamindu Mendis goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.

End of over 27 (0 runs)

Maheesh Theekshana 1 (9)

Kamindu Mendis 63 (64)

Sri Lanka 130/7

Nathan Smith 7-1-34-1

Mitchell Santner 3-0-12-1

26.6

Nathan Smith to Maheesh Theekshana, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Maheesh Theekshana goes forward, plays it with soft hands towards short cover, but the fielder is quick to react and prevents the run.

26.5

Nathan Smith to Maheesh Theekshana, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Maheesh Theekshana goes forward, tucks it toward the fielder at point, who blocks the ball right away.

26.4

Nathan Smith to Maheesh Theekshana, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Maheesh Theekshana goes forward, plays it with soft hands towards point, but the fielder is quick to react and prevents the run.

26.3

Nathan Smith to Maheesh Theekshana, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Maheesh Theekshana goes forward, plays it with soft hands towards short cover, but the fielder is quick to react and prevents the run.

26.2

Nathan Smith to Maheesh Theekshana, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Maheesh Theekshana goes forward and slash push towards slip, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.