Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Result – 2nd ODI

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2nd ODI • New Zealand tour of Sri Lanka

SL

210/7 (46)

NZ

209/10 (45.1)

Sri Lanka won by 3 wickets

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End of over 46 (5 runs)

Maheesh Theekshana 27 (44)

Kusal Mendis 74 (102)

SL 210/7

Nathan Smith 3-1-21-0

45.6

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Nathan Smith to Maheesh Theekshana, 2 runs

45.5

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Nathan Smith to Maheesh Theekshana, no run

45.4

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Nathan Smith to Maheesh Theekshana, no run

45.3

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Nathan Smith to Kusal Mendis, 1 run

45.2

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Nathan Smith to Maheesh Theekshana, 1 run

45.1

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Nathan Smith to Kusal Mendis, 1 run

End of over 45 (4 runs)

Maheesh Theekshana 24 (40)

Kusal Mendis 72 (100)

SL 205/7

Jacob Duffy 5-0-36-0

44.6

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Jacob Duffy to Maheesh Theekshana, no run

44.5

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Jacob Duffy to Maheesh Theekshana, no run

44.4

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Jacob Duffy to Kusal Mendis, 1 run

44.3

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Jacob Duffy to Kusal Mendis, 2 runs

44.2

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Jacob Duffy to Maheesh Theekshana, 1 run

44.1

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Jacob Duffy to Maheesh Theekshana, no run

End of over 44 (2 runs)

Maheesh Theekshana 23 (36)

Kusal Mendis 69 (98)

SL 201/7

Glenn Phillips 9-1-41-0

43.6

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Glenn Phillips to Maheesh Theekshana, 1 run

43.5

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Glenn Phillips to Maheesh Theekshana, no run

43.4

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Glenn Phillips to Maheesh Theekshana, no run

43.3

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Glenn Phillips to Maheesh Theekshana, no run

43.2

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Glenn Phillips to Maheesh Theekshana, no run

43.1

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Glenn Phillips to Kusal Mendis, 1 run

End of over 43 (4 runs)

Maheesh Theekshana 22 (31)

Kusal Mendis 68 (97)

SL 199/7

Jacob Duffy 4-0-32-0

42.6

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Jacob Duffy to Maheesh Theekshana, no run

42.5

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Jacob Duffy to Maheesh Theekshana, 2 runs

42.4

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Jacob Duffy to Kusal Mendis, 1 run

42.3

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Jacob Duffy to Maheesh Theekshana, 1 run

42.2

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Jacob Duffy to Maheesh Theekshana, no run

42.1

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Jacob Duffy to Maheesh Theekshana, no run

Match Summary

Sri Lanka and New Zealand met in 2nd ODI of New Zealand tour of Sri Lanka, and the contest unfolded as a tactical battle rather than a straightforward run chase. Both teams traded momentum in phases, with each spell and partnership shaping the result. The batting effort was built on situational awareness, with players adapting to phase-wise scoring demands. Bowling remained the strategic heartbeat, with wicket-taking intent balanced against run containment. Ball-by-ball updates reflected a game of momentum waves, from attacking bursts to pressure-releasing singles and smart strike rotation. Key phases centered around powerplay intent, middle-over control, and death-over execution under pressure. By the final phase, game management became as important as shot-making: strike rotation, matchup-based bowling changes, and field settings in boundary zones had a direct impact on the closing overs. What makes this result meaningful is not just the scoreline (Sri Lanka won by 3 wickets), but how the match narrative evolved ball by ball. The winning side absorbed pressure, identified high-value overs, and executed cleaner under stress. For fans searching this fixture, this hub combines live score, full scorecard, player performances, turning-point analysis, and searchable commentary to present the complete story of how the result was built.

Short Highlights Summary

Sri Lanka won by 3 wickets. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when Momentum shifted in key overs. This highlights capsule captures the most search-relevant events from the fixture: wickets, boundary bursts, game-defining overs, and the final match outcome context. For quick readers, it works as a compressed match recap; for deep readers, it complements the scorecard and the full commentary timeline below.

Ball-by-ball Commentary

End of over 46 (5 runs)

Maheesh Theekshana 27 (44)

Kusal Mendis 74 (102)

SL 210/7

Nathan Smith 3-1-21-0

45.6 2 Nathan Smith to Maheesh Theekshana, 2 runs

45.5 0 Nathan Smith to Maheesh Theekshana, no run

45.4 0 Nathan Smith to Maheesh Theekshana, no run

45.3 1 Nathan Smith to Kusal Mendis, 1 run

45.2 1 Nathan Smith to Maheesh Theekshana, 1 run

45.1 1 Nathan Smith to Kusal Mendis, 1 run

End of over 45 (4 runs)

Maheesh Theekshana 24 (40)

Kusal Mendis 72 (100)

SL 205/7

Jacob Duffy 5-0-36-0

44.6 0 Jacob Duffy to Maheesh Theekshana, no run

44.5 0 Jacob Duffy to Maheesh Theekshana, no run

44.4 1 Jacob Duffy to Kusal Mendis, 1 run

44.3 2 Jacob Duffy to Kusal Mendis, 2 runs

44.2 1 Jacob Duffy to Maheesh Theekshana, 1 run

44.1 0 Jacob Duffy to Maheesh Theekshana, no run

End of over 44 (2 runs)

Maheesh Theekshana 23 (36)

Kusal Mendis 69 (98)

SL 201/7

Glenn Phillips 9-1-41-0

43.6 1 Glenn Phillips to Maheesh Theekshana, 1 run

43.5 0 Glenn Phillips to Maheesh Theekshana, no run

43.4 0 Glenn Phillips to Maheesh Theekshana, no run

43.3 0 Glenn Phillips to Maheesh Theekshana, no run

43.2 0 Glenn Phillips to Maheesh Theekshana, no run

43.1 1 Glenn Phillips to Kusal Mendis, 1 run

End of over 43 (4 runs)

Maheesh Theekshana 22 (31)

Kusal Mendis 68 (97)

SL 199/7

Jacob Duffy 4-0-32-0

42.6 0 Jacob Duffy to Maheesh Theekshana, no run

42.5 2 Jacob Duffy to Maheesh Theekshana, 2 runs

42.4 1 Jacob Duffy to Kusal Mendis, 1 run

42.3 1 Jacob Duffy to Maheesh Theekshana, 1 run

42.2 0 Jacob Duffy to Maheesh Theekshana, no run

42.1 0 Jacob Duffy to Maheesh Theekshana, no run

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 2nd ODI match?
Sri Lanka won by 3 wickets.

What is the Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 2nd ODI?
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand is the 2nd ODI of the 2024 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

Where can I watch Sri Lanka vs New Zealand live score?
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