NZ crush SL, win series despite Theekshana hat trick: 2nd ODI (Hamilton)

New Zealand routed Sri Lanka’s top order to win the rain-reduced second one day international in Hamilton by 113 runs and clinch the series.

Batting first, New Zealand posted 255/9 in 37 overs in a rain-affected encounter. Rachin Ravindra and Mark Chapman put up a partnership of 112 runs for the second wicket. Off-spinner Theekshana capitalised on some wayward New Zealand hitting to finish with 4-44 off eight overs including a hat trick.

In reply, Sri Lanka were bowled out for just 142 runs in 30.2 overs. Kaminu Mendis top-scored for Sri Lanka with his ODI career best of 64 off 66 balls.

New Zealand 255 for 9 (Ravindra 79, Chapman 62, Theekshana 4-44) beat Sri Lanka 142 (Kamindu 64, O'Rouke 3-31) by 113 runs.

Jan 2025.