New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Result – 2nd T20I

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2nd T20I • Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand

NZ

146/1 (14.4)

SL

141/10 (19)

New Zealand won by 9 wickets

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14.4

6

Dhananjaya de Silva to Tim Seifert, Six

14.3

6

Dhananjaya de Silva to Tim Seifert, Six

14.2

2

Dhananjaya de Silva to Tim Seifert, 2 runs

14.1

4

Dhananjaya de Silva to Tim Seifert, Four

End of over 14 (7 runs)

Tim Seifert 61 (39)

Tom Latham 20 (30)

NZ 128/1

Wanindu Hasaranga 3-0-22-0

13.6

1

Wanindu Hasaranga to Tim Seifert, 1 run

13.5

1

Wanindu Hasaranga to Tom Latham, 1 run

13.4

1

Wanindu Hasaranga to Tim Seifert, 1 run

13.3

2

Wanindu Hasaranga to Tim Seifert, 2 runs

13.2

2

Wanindu Hasaranga to Tim Seifert, 2 runs

13.1

0

Wanindu Hasaranga to Tim Seifert, no run

End of over 13 (3 runs)

Tim Seifert 55 (34)

Tom Latham 19 (29)

NZ 121/1

Maheesh Theekshana 4-0-18-0

12.6

1

Maheesh Theekshana to Tim Seifert, 1 run

12.5

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Maheesh Theekshana to Tom Latham, 1 leg bye

12.4

0

Maheesh Theekshana to Tom Latham, no run

12.3

0

Maheesh Theekshana to Tom Latham, no run

12.2

0

Maheesh Theekshana to Tom Latham, no run

12.1

1

Maheesh Theekshana to Tim Seifert, 1 run

End of over 12 (11 runs)

Tim Seifert 53 (32)

Tom Latham 19 (25)

NZ 118/1

Pramod Madushan 2-0-21-0

11.6

1

Pramod Madushan to Tim Seifert, 1 run

11.6

5

Pramod Madushan to Tim Seifert, 5 wide

11.5

1

Pramod Madushan to Tom Latham, 1 run

11.4

1

Pramod Madushan to Tim Seifert, 1 run

11.3

2

Pramod Madushan to Tim Seifert, 2 runs

11.2

1

Pramod Madushan to Tom Latham, 1 run

11.1

0

Pramod Madushan to Tom Latham, no run

End of over 11 (4 runs)

Tom Latham 17 (22)

Tim Seifert 49 (29)

NZ 107/1

Maheesh Theekshana 3-0-16-0

10.6

1

Maheesh Theekshana to Tom Latham, 1 run

Match Summary

New Zealand and Sri Lanka met in 2nd T20I of Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand, 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 match-defining phases included: 14.4: Dhananjaya de Silva to Tim Seifert, Six | 14.3: Dhananjaya de Silva to Tim Seifert, Six | 14.1: Dhananjaya de Silva to Tim Seifert, Four. 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 (New Zealand won by 9 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.

Key Moments

14.4: Dhananjaya de Silva to Tim Seifert, Six
14.3: Dhananjaya de Silva to Tim Seifert, Six
14.1: Dhananjaya de Silva to Tim Seifert, Four

Short Highlights Summary

New Zealand won by 9 wickets. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 14.4: Dhananjaya de Silva to Tim Seifert, Six. 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

14.4 6 Dhananjaya de Silva to Tim Seifert, Six

14.3 6 Dhananjaya de Silva to Tim Seifert, Six

14.2 2 Dhananjaya de Silva to Tim Seifert, 2 runs

14.1 4 Dhananjaya de Silva to Tim Seifert, Four

End of over 14 (7 runs)

Tim Seifert 61 (39)

Tom Latham 20 (30)

NZ 128/1

Wanindu Hasaranga 3-0-22-0

13.6 1 Wanindu Hasaranga to Tim Seifert, 1 run

13.5 1 Wanindu Hasaranga to Tom Latham, 1 run

13.4 1 Wanindu Hasaranga to Tim Seifert, 1 run

13.3 2 Wanindu Hasaranga to Tim Seifert, 2 runs

13.2 2 Wanindu Hasaranga to Tim Seifert, 2 runs

13.1 0 Wanindu Hasaranga to Tim Seifert, no run

End of over 13 (3 runs)

Tim Seifert 55 (34)

Tom Latham 19 (29)

NZ 121/1

Maheesh Theekshana 4-0-18-0

12.6 1 Maheesh Theekshana to Tim Seifert, 1 run

12.5 1L Maheesh Theekshana to Tom Latham, 1 leg bye

12.4 0 Maheesh Theekshana to Tom Latham, no run

12.3 0 Maheesh Theekshana to Tom Latham, no run

12.2 0 Maheesh Theekshana to Tom Latham, no run

12.1 1 Maheesh Theekshana to Tim Seifert, 1 run

End of over 12 (11 runs)

Tim Seifert 53 (32)

Tom Latham 19 (25)

NZ 118/1

Pramod Madushan 2-0-21-0

11.6 1 Pramod Madushan to Tim Seifert, 1 run

11.6 5 Pramod Madushan to Tim Seifert, 5 wide

11.5 1 Pramod Madushan to Tom Latham, 1 run

11.4 1 Pramod Madushan to Tim Seifert, 1 run

11.3 2 Pramod Madushan to Tim Seifert, 2 runs

11.2 1 Pramod Madushan to Tom Latham, 1 run

11.1 0 Pramod Madushan to Tom Latham, no run

End of over 11 (4 runs)

Tom Latham 17 (22)

Tim Seifert 49 (29)

NZ 107/1

Maheesh Theekshana 3-0-16-0

10.6 1 Maheesh Theekshana to Tom Latham, 1 run

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the New Zealand vs Sri Lanka 2nd T20I match?
New Zealand won by 9 wickets.

What is the New Zealand vs Sri Lanka 2nd T20I?
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka is the 2nd T20I of the 2023 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

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