New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, SL in NZ, 3 ODIs, 2025 Full score card

OUT! IN THE AIR AND GONE! Pitched-up on off, Maheesh Theekshana goes for the lofted drive, the bat tilts in his hands but he still gets enough to lob it over Daryl Mitchell at cover. Daryl Mitchell had other ideas and he times his jump to perfection and grabs it with both hands and his feet in the air. New Zealand wins this one by 113 runs and seals the series with a lead of 2-0 and one game to spare.

FOUR! A gorgeous looking drive to the left of extra cover, every top order batter would be proud off and Maheesh Theekshana adds four to the total.

WIDE! Short and wide outside off, Maheesh Theekshana leaves it. Wided.

Short of a length on off, Asitha Fernando slaps this into the surface and towards mid-wicket for no run.

Full and wide outside off, Asitha Fernando defends this solidly.

Full on off, Maheesh Theekshana goes for the slog sweep, gets an inside edge nutmegging the keeper for a single behind the stumps.

Gives it a bit more air, outside off, Maheesh Theekshana swings but misses.

Floated on off, Maheesh Theekshana defends this off his front foot.

Tossed up wide outside off, Maheesh Theekshana slog sweeps this to mid-wicket for no run.

Asitha Fernando is the last man in.

OUT! STUNNING CATCH IN THE DEEP! William O'Rourke bangs this short and around off, Eshan Malinga swings wildly across the line but gets a top edge. It flew well wide of third man and looked like going over the fence. However, Nathan Smith had other ideas. He covers a lot of ground to his right and dives fully to take an unbelievable catch midair and keeps hold of it after landing on the ground. The Kiwis are just one wicket away from the win now!

Banged in short, angled towards the batter. Eshan Malinga looks to ramp it over the keeper but is beaten by the bounce as the ball goes over him.

WIDE! Short and down leg. Eshan Malinga leaves it alone. WIDED!

FOUR! Full and outside off, in the slot. Eshan Malinga flays his bat at it and finds the gap between mid of and cover as the ball races towards the fence for another boundary.

Pitched up outside off. Eshan Malinga drives it towards the left of cover.

Full and outside off. Eshan Malinga drives it off the toe end of the bat towards cover.

Eshan Malinga comes out to the middle now.

OUT! CAUGHT! William O'Rourke comes in and strikes immediately. Coming from around the stumps, Rourke bowls it short and outside off, nips in. Kamindu Mendis lines himself up for a pull but is hurried on. The ball hits him high up on the bat and the ball loops up towards mid-wicket where Daryl Mitchell puts in the dive towards his left and low down to complete that catch. Although the umpires are not completely convinced that it is a fair catch. The opt for the third umpire to clear it up for them. The replays show that Mitchell has his fingers underneath the ball and OUT comes on the big screen.

Is that a clean catch? Daryl Mitchell has taken a diving catch at mid-wicket but the umpires want to make sure whether it is fair or not. After watching it in three different angles, the third umpire is convinced that the fingers are underneath the ball and itis out.

Slows it up, full and on middle, Maheesh Theekshana blocks it out. Just 1 runs off the over!

An appeal for LBW, and up goes the finger! However, Maheesh Theekshana takes the review here. This is the arm ball again, full and on middle, angles in. Theekshana plays down the wrong line and gets hit on the pads. UltraEdge confirms no bat involved but Ball Tracking shows it is missing leg much to the surprise of the Kiwi players. The on-field call is changed to Not Out!

Shortish and around off, Maheesh Theekshana punches it to short covers.

Floated, full and on off, Maheesh Theekshana pushes it towards cover-point. He is 1 off 11 balls here and Sri Lanka cannot waste balls here.

Fires one full and around off, Maheesh Theekshana looks to drive but misses.

Flatter, short and on leg, Kamindu Mendis clips it through square leg for a single.

Fuller and on the off stump, seams in. Maheesh Theekshana defends it out awkwardly. Maiden to finish that one.

Similar line and length, nips inward. Maheesh Theekshana lets it come towards him and dabs it towards backward point.

Touch shorter outside off, seams in. Maheesh Theekshana dabs it towards point.

Fuller this time and outside off. Maheesh Theekshana drives it towards cover.

Back of a length, just outside off, nips in. Maheesh Theekshana prods at it as it goes down towards back point.

Banged in short, outside off, angling in. Maheesh Theekshana ducks underneath it.

Looped up, full and on middle, Maheesh Theekshana clips it to mid-wicket for one.

Flighted, full and on off, Maheesh Theekshana taps it to the off side.

Slower through the air, full and on off, Maheesh Theekshana tries to push it away but misses.

Maheesh Theekshana comes out to the middle now.

OUT! BOWLED'EM! Mitchell Santner strikes now! This is the arm ball, shortish and on middle, angles in sharply. Wanindu Hasaranga rocks back to heave it away but gets beaten by the pace as the ball goes through to rattle the stumps. Sri Lanka are seven down now, still needing 127 runs on 69 balls!

Tossed up, full and around off, turns away, Wanindu Hasaranga looks to swipe it across the line but misses. Tom Latham collects and breaks the stumps quickly. It is referred upstairs but the replay shows that Hasaranga has his back foot grounded at all the time.

Flatter, short and on leg, Kamindu Mendis nudges it through square leg for a single.

Full and outside off. Kamindu Mendis drives it towards cover-point.

Back of a length, outside off. Wanindu Hasaranga opens his face of the bat and dabs it down towards deep third for a single.

Wanindu Hasaranga walks out to bat now.

OUT! RUNOUT! Sri Lanka are committing harakiri! Bowled back of a length, on middle stump. Kamindu Mendis gets on top of the bounce to slap it towards cover. The fielder at cover misfields and the ball ricochets towards mid on. The batters come through for a single but sense another run at that misfield. Chamindu Wickramasinghe does not look at the ball and goes for another run. Nathan Smith at mid off collects the ball and throws it at the keeper's end. Chamindu Wickramasinghe is sent back but he is halfway down the track by then. The keeper collects the balls and flicks the bails. Chamindu Wickramasinghe is just over an inch short of the crease.

SIX! Picked up and how! Bowled full and on the leg stump, skids on. Kamindu Mendis flicks it off his legs and over the long leg fence for a biggie.

Fuller and on the middle stump, angling away. Chamindu Wickramasinghe drives it off the inside half of the bat towards mid on for a single.

Back of a length, on middle, angling across. Kamindu Mendis punches it off the backfoot towards sweeper cover.

Slower again, short of a length and on leg, Chamindu Wickramasinghe keeps it out to the leg side.

Pace off, full and on middle, Chamindu Wickramasinghe knocks it down the pitch.

Excellent fielding in the deep! Short of a length and outside off, Chamindu Wickramasinghe cuts it away nicely wide of deep point. Mark Chapman from sweepers runs to his right and slides in to push it back in just in time. The replays confirms it. Only two runs!

Back of a length and around off, Kamindu Mendis punches it through covers for a single.

FOUR! FIFTY FOR MENDIS! He gets to it with a classy shot as well! Fuller one from Daryl Mitchell who falls on his follow-through. Kamindu Mendis presents the full face of the bat and drives it gloriously down the ground for a boundary. This has been a fighting knock from him and he needs to stay thee till the end.

FOUR! Top shot! Back of a length and around off, Kamindu Mendis gets on top of the bounce quickly and heaves it away through mid-wicket for a boundary.

Beaten! Full and way outside off, seams away. Chamindu Wickramasinghe prods at it as the ball goes past the outside edge and dies down on its way to the keeper.

Touch fuller on the leg stump. Chamindu Wickramasinghe defends it towards mid-wicket.

Very similar to the previous one. Chamindu Wickramasinghe keeps it out again, softly of his legs.

Fuller and on the leg stump. Chamindu Wickramasinghe keeps it out from his legs towards mid-wicket.

Back of a length, on the off stump, nips away. Kamindu Mendis gets on top of the bounce and slices it towards deep backward point for a single.

On a good length and on middle, angling away. Kamindu Mendis dabs it towards point.

Hard length and on off, Chamindu Wickramasinghe bunts it out to extra covers.

Short of a length and around off, Kamindu Mendis stabs it towards mid off for one.

DROPPED! Will Young spills his second of the night! Back of a length and outside off, angling away. Chamindu Wickramasinghe looks to pull it away but only manages to get a top edge. The ball goes high in the air behind covers where Young backtracks to take it over his head but loses his balance and drops it. A single is taken.

Three dots in a row! Pitched up and on off, Chamindu Wickramasinghe drills it to short covers.

Full again and around off, Chamindu Wickramasinghe drives it towards mid off.

Daryl Mitchell starts with a full delivery, on middle, shaping in, Chamindu Wickramasinghe knocks it towards mid on.

Daryl Mitchell replaces Mitchell Santner.

DROPPED! Oh my word, would you believe it? Daryl Mitchell has dropped it. On a good length, on the leg stump. Kamindu Mendis dances down the track to whack it over long leg fence but skies it straight up in the night sky. Daryl Mitchell running behind, completely misjudged the swerving ball and is nowhere near it when it lands on the ground. The batters run through for a single.

Full and outside off, in that probing channel. Kamindu Mendis tries to cut it from the upper half of the bat towards point.

Back of a length, just outside off. Kamindu Mendis dabs it down towards third man.

Fuller, outside off, nips away. Chamindu Wickramasinghe slices it over cover. Goes on the bounce towards sweeper cover for a single.

Fuller and on the middle stump, angling in. Chamindu Wickramasinghe defends it firmly right underneath his eyes.

Back of a length, on middle, angling across. Kamindu Mendis gets on top of this and guides it towards deep third man for a single. 100 runs come up for Sri Lanka.

Pushed through on the pads, Kamindu Mendis tucks this to the right of short fine leg and ends the over with a single.

Fuller on the pads, Chamindu Wickramasinghe flicks this off the back foot towards fine leg for one.

Short of a length on off, Chamindu Wickramasinghe rocks back and punches this towards sweeper cover for one.

Short of a length around middle and leg, Kamindu Mendis rocks back and pulls this flat towards deep square for one.

Fuller on the pads, Kamindu Mendis tucks this to mid-wicket for no run.

Tossed up on the pads, Kamindu Mendis flicks this towards leg for no run.

Fuller and outside off, nips away. Chamindu Wickramasinghe chops it away towards point.

WIDE! Straying down leg, on a good length. Chamindu Wickramasinghe does not want to do anything to it.

On a good length again, outside off. Chamindu Wickramasinghe makes room and slices it towards point.

On a good length, and on the middle stump. Chamindu Wickramasinghe bunts it down towards the leg side.

On a good length, on middle. Chamindu Wickramasinghe opens up completely and awkwardly defends it towards mid-wicket.

Goes fuller, outside off. Kamindu Mendis throws his hands at it, takes the thick outside edge and flies towards deep third. Goes on the bounce to the fielder. The batters run through for a single.

Coming in from around the stumps, goes back of a length, angled towards the batter. Kamindu Mendis sways his head away from the line and dabs it towards gully.

FOUR! Gives it a proper slog and manages to add four to the total. Tossed up around middle and leg, Chamindu Wickramasinghe clears his front leg and slogs this up and over the mid-wicket fielder for a boundary here.

Tossed up on middle and leg, Chamindu Wickramasinghe rolls this back towards the bowler for no run.

Gives it a bit more air, outside off, Chamindu Wickramasinghe drives this towards short cover for no run.

Too full on middle and leg, Kamindu Mendis drills this to long on for one.

Darted on leg, Kamindu Mendis rolls this to mid-wicket for no run.

Floated wide outside off, Kamindu Mendis goes deep inside the crease and looks to block this one but gets beaten.

Mitchell Santner brings himself into the attack.

Back of a length, on middle. Chamindu Wickramasinghe defends it with an angled bat towards mid-wicket.

Goes full and on the off stump. Kamindu Mendis goes forward to defend it back down.

Fuller and outside off, seams away. Chamindu Wickramasinghe plays at it with soft hands. The ball goes on a downward trajectory towards the slips. The ball beats the backward point fielder and goes towards deep third man for a single.

FOUR! Wayward down leg and that deserved to be punished. Back of a length, on middle stump, nips in. Chamindu Wickramasinghe tucks it off his hips towards the deep fine leg fence to pick up another boundary.

Fuller on middle, seams away. Kamindu Mendis looks to heave it across, gets the inside edge and goes onto the pads. The ball ricochet's towards backward square leg for a single.

Adjusts his line and comes closer to the stumps this time. Bowls it full and on the off stump, nips away. Kamindu Mendis prods at it as the ball beats past the outside edge.

WIDE! Full and wide outside off, swinging away through the air. Kamindu Mendis flays his bat at it but the ball is nowhere near. WIDED!

Time for a drinks break. The hosts are all over the Lankan side. The partnership between Kamindu Mendis and Janith Liyanage was starting to grow some belief in the Lankan dressing room but the wicket of Janith Liyanage right before the drinks break have once again landed a punch right on the chin. With Janith Liyanage walking back to the dressing room, Chamindu Wickramasinghe walks out next to bat.

OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Janith Liyanage has to everyone's surprise reviewed it. Good length, angling into the batter, Janith Liyanage opens up the face of his bat and looks to guide this towards third man region but gets hit on the gloves and Tom Latham collects this one. Janith Liyanage was initially seen walking back but he somehow turns and opts for DRS. The UltraEdge confirms a spike as the ball passes the bat and Janith Liyanage needs to keep walking.

Short-pitched, around middle and leg, Kamindu Mendis pulls this flat and on the bounce towards Rachin Ravindra at deep square for one.

Back of a length around the pads, Kamindu Mendis looks to flick this towards mid-wicket but misses. The ball thumps off his pads towards off for no run.

Good length on middle and leg, Kamindu Mendis looks to nudge this around leg but closes the bat face early and the ball rolls off the outer half off his bat towards off for no run.

SIX! THAT'S CUT AWAY FOR A HUGE SIX! Short and wide outside off, Kamindu Mendis hops up on his toes and cuts it over the fence towards deep third for a huge six.

Good length wide outside off, Kamindu Mendis cuts this towards the left of deep third for two.

A decent shout there from the keeper and the bowler! This one is bowled back of a length, on middle, nips in slightly. Janith Liyanage looks to tuck it off his hips. Tom Latham behind the stumps puts in the dive towards his left to grab that one. The chatter around is that it sounded woody. They have a chat and do not opt for a review. The replays show that it brushed the side of the thigh guard.

And again. Short and outside off, nips in. Janith Liyanage looks to ramp it up and over but misses.

Very much similar this time around as well. Goes short again, outside off. Janith Liyanage looks to ramp it over the slips cordon this time but the ball zips through.

Back of a length, outside off, nips in. Janith Liyanage flashes his blade at it but the ball zips through.

FOUR! Against the run of play! Goes exactly the opposite this time. Overpitched on middle, swerving inwards. Janith Liyanage gets his front foot out of the way and digs it out towards wide of long on fence for a boundary.

Banged in short, outside off, angled towards the batter. Janith Liyanage sways away from the line and looks to ramp it over the keeper but misses.

On a length around off, Kamindu Mendis jams this into the surface and straight at backward point for no run.

Good length around off, Kamindu Mendis punches this straight at the fielder.

FOUR! Lofted drive for four. Good length on middle and off, Kamindu Mendis gets right behind the line of it, presents a full face of his bat and lofts this over mid on for a boundary.

Good length outside off, Kamindu Mendis cuts this toward point for no run.

Good length wide outside off, Janith Liyanage guides this towards deep third for one.

Back of a length around off, Janith Liyanage defends this off his front foot.

Fuller and outside off. This one takes off after pitching. Kamindu Mendis looks to play it through the off side but misses.

On a good length, outside off, nips in. Janith Liyanage gets on top of it and drops it near him and is off for a quick single.

On a good length, outside off. Janith Liyanage looks to drive but the ball takes off from length and zips past the outside edge.

Back of a length, outside off, jags back in massively. Janith Liyanage picks up length in an instant, opens his face of the bat and chops it towards the slip cordon.

And again! Fuller and outside off, nips away. Janith Liyanage goes at it, looking to heave it over cover but instead the ball goes over the bat.

Swing and a miss! Goes full and outside off, swings away. Janith Liyanage throws the kitchen sink at it outside off but the balls zips through from over the slashing blade of the batter.

Good length on off, Kamindu Mendis looks to punch this around off, gets an outside edge and playing this with soft hands saves him as the ball bounces just in front of the second slip fielder.

FOUR! This is more like Kamindu. On a length around middle and off, Kamindu Mendis gets solidly behind it and lofts this over the mid on fielder and the ball races away to the fence for four runs.

Good length on middle and leg, Kamindu Mendis eventually gets bat on ball and rolls this back to the bowler.

Beaten yet again. Good length wide outside off, Kamindu Mendis goes for an expensive drive but gets beaten again.

That's a peach. Back of a length, closer to the off stumps this time. Kamindu Mendis stays inside his crease and looks to punch this on the up but gets beaten on the outside edge again.

Back of a length angling across the batter. Kamindu Mendis looks to punch this off his back foot but gets beaten on the outside edge.

On a good length, on the stumps. Kamindu Mendis softly drops it down towards square leg and is off for a quick single.

Back of a length, outside off. Kamindu Mendis lets it be.

Ramped! Coming from over the stumps, bowls it back of a length, angled towards the batter. Janith Liyanage up for the task, sways away from the line but hangs his bat out there and ramps it up over the keeper towards deep third man, that goes on the bounce for a single.

LEG BYE! On a good length, on middle. Kamindu Mendis misses his flick and wears it on the pads. The ball ricochet's off his pads towards square leg. The batters run through for a single.

FOUR! A bit uppish but safe. Bowls it full and outside off, just behind length. Kamindu Mendis plays through the line and drives it past the left of mid off and the ball races towards the long off fence for another boundary.

Coming in from around the stump, bowls it full and outside off, nips away. Kamindu Mendis leaves it alone.

Good length and around off, angles in, Janith Liyanage leaves it alone. 16 runs off the over!

SIX! Oh..that's just outrageous! Jacob Duffy bangs this one short and around middle. Janith Liyanage sways away from the line of it and lets it come to him. He gets a bit cramped up but manages excellently to ramp it over the keeper's head for a biggie.

FOUR! Up and over! Jacob Duffy goes fuller and just around off. Janith Liyanage gers underneath it well and lofts it with a straight bat over mid off for a boundary. He brings up 500 ODI runs with that as well.

Pitched up, on leg, Kamindu Mendis tucks it through mid-wicket for a single.

On a length and on middle, Kamindu Mendis nudges it through mid-wicket for a brace.

Overthrows again! Fuller and on the pads, Janith Liyanage clips it through mid-wicket. William O'Rourke chases after it and slides in to collect it. He throws it down the middle of the pitch as the batters complete the second run. Nathan Smith backing up fumbles and allows the third run. He is not having a great day on the field.

A bouncer to end the over, on middle, Kamindu Mendis sways away from it.

Back of a length and on leg, Kamindu Mendis looks to work it away but gets an inside edge onto his pads.

BEATEN! Good length and on middle and off, hits the deck and shapes away. Kamindu Mendis looks to play at it but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Fuller one and around off, angling away, Kamindu Mendis leaves it alone.

Full again and on middle, holds its line, Janith Liyanage stays deep in his crease and just about manages to get some bat on that to run it to third man for a single.

Fuller and on off, Kamindu Mendis looks to drive but gets an inside edge towards mid-wicket for a single.

Powerplay 2! New Zealand can now have four fielders outside the inner ring till the 30th over. The Kiwis have dominated the first Powerplay and will be looking to build on that whole Sri Lanka need to rebuild here.

Back to his fuller length, on off, Janith Liyanage steers it to point.

Pulls his length back this time, on off, takes off and shapes away. Janith Liyanage gets stuck in his crease and has a poke at it but the ball flies past the outside edge.

Goes fuller again and outside off, shapes away, Janith Liyanage goes for the big booming drive sitting on one knee but misses.

Pitched up and on middle, Janith Liyanage drives it firmly but straight to covers.

Fuller one and on off, Kamindu Mendis pushes it towards extra covers for a run.

Fuller and angling into the pads, Janith Liyanage flicks it to deep square leg for a single.

SIX! BANG! Now that is some way to get off the mark! Matt Henry for once strays onto the pads in this over, hard length. Kamindu Mendis picks it up nicely and whips it over the deep square leg fence for a biggie.

This is just superb bowling! Touch fuller and on the fifth stump line, shapes away again. Kamindu Mendis gets drawn forward to play but the ball zips past the outside edge.

Short of a length and outside off, angling away, Kamindu Mendis looks to cut it away but misses.

Good length this time and around off, shapes away sharply, Kamindu Mendis withdraws his bat very late from that as the ball goes past the outside edge.

Back of a length and on middle, nips back in this time, Kamindu Mendis fails to work it away and gets hit on the thigh pads.

BEATEN! Hard length and just on middle and off, nips away, Kamindu Mendis stays back to play at it but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Bangs in a bouncer now, on middle, but this one goes above the head of the batter, Kamindu Mendis ducks under it. Wided.

Goes fuller and on middle, angling in, Janith Liyanage is solid in his defense again. Maiden over!

Good-length delivery, on off, shapes away, Janith Liyanage leaves it alone.

Short of a length and well outside off, Janith Liyanage throws his bat at it but fails to connect.

On a length and around off, Janith Liyanage keeps it out to the off side.

Back of a length and around off, holds its line, Janith Liyanage plays inside the line of it and lets it go.

Fuller in length and on middle, Janith Liyanage stays deep in his crease and blocks it out.

Fullish and on off, Kamindu Mendis knocks it to mid off.

On a length and on middle, Kamindu Mendis blocks it out.

Janith Liyanage is the next man in.

OUT! RUN OUT! That is a shocking run out for the Lankan skipper! Matt Henry pitches it up, on middle. Charith Asalanka strides out and blocks it out. He holds the pose for a few seconds but sees the ball rolling towards mid off and calls for the run. His partner responds, but Mitchell Santner from short covers is lightning quick to pick up the ball and hits the bullseye at the bowler's end. Asalanka is not even in the frame. He goes back for 4 off 3 and Sri Lanka are reeling at 22/4!

BUZZERS! Absolutely no need for that from the Kiwis! Fuller one and on middle, Charith Asalanka clips it off the inside half of the bat towards square leg and does not move from his crease. Nathan Smith picks up and puta in a wild throw at the batter's end splitting the fielders backing up perfectly as the ball runs away to the fence for a boundary.

Fuller one and around off, angling away, Charith Asalanka leaves it alone.

Charith Asalanka, the skipper is the next man in with his side in trouble.

OUT! TAKEN AT POINT! Matt Henry joins the party now! He bowls this short of a length and around off. Avishka Fernando stays in his crease and flays at it. However, he fails to keep it down and hits it straight to Glenn Phillips at point who makes no mistake. New Zealand are well and truly on top here!

Kamindu Mendis comes out to the middle now.

CAUGHT BEHIND! A great review from New Zealand! Jacob Duffy gets his second this time. He lands this on a back of a length and around off, gets some extra bounce and seams away too. Kusal Mendis stays back and just hangs his bat away to play at it. The ball passes close to the outside edge and Tom Latham grabs it behind the stumps. A big appeal for caught behind, but the umpire thinks otherwise. Mitchell Santner takes the review here and UltraEdge shows a spike. Sri Lanka are 18/2 now!

EDGED AND DROPPED! A simple chance goes begging here! Fuller and around off, shapes away. Avishka Fernando goes for the drive but gets a big outside edge towards second slip. Will Young leaps up and tries to reverse cup but it just bursts through his hands. They cross. Fernando gets a life here!

Pitched up and on of, Avishka Fernando steers it towards point.

FOUR! TWO IN TWO! Even better shot! Short of a length and outside off. Avishka Fernando gets the chance to free his arms and crunches it through covers for a cracking boundary.

FOUR! Finally gets one from the middle of the bat! Back of a length and around off, sits up nicely for the batter. Avishka Fernando picks up the length early and whips it away to the deep mid-wicket fence for a boundary.

Good length and on off, Kusal Mendis runs it down to third man for a single.

MAIDEN OVER! Short of a length and around off, shapes away once more. Avishka Fernando plays a nothing shot trying to whip it away. The ball just whizzes past the outside edge.

Hits the length hard and angling into leg, Avishka Fernando clips it to square leg.

JAFFA! Matt Henry bowls this on a hard length and just around off, takes off and seams away a touch. Avishka Fernando stays back and tries to play at it but once again gets beaten on the outside edge.

Good length and on middle and off, Avishka Fernando pushes it towards short covers.

Back of a length and on middle, Avishka Fernando pats it down towards covers.

BEAUTY! Fuller in length and on off, holds its line, Avishka Fernando pushes hard at it only to get beaten on the outside edge.

On a length and around off, Avishka Fernando guides it through point for a run.

Play and miss! Jacob Duffy hits the good length this time, on the fifth stump line, shapes away. Avishka Fernando has a feel for it but the ball zips past the outside edge.

Full again and angling into leg, Kusal Mendis clips it through square leg for a single and gets off the mark.

Fuller one and on middle, straightens a bit. Kusal Mendis looks to play at it but gets squared up as the ball goes off the leading edge along the ground to point.

Kusal Mendis walks out to bat at number 3.

OUT! TAKEN! Jacob Duffy draws first blood! A soft dismissal and Pathum Nissanka has to walk back cheaply here. Pitched up and on off, holds on to the surface a bit. shapes away. Nissanka gets stuck in his crease and looks to loft it over mid off but gets it completely wrong. He ends up just chipping it to Mitchell Santner who makes no mistake. Early blow for Lanka!

Jacob Duffy begins with a fuller delivery, on off, shaping away, Pathum Nissanka steers it towards point.

Jacob Duffy to take the other new ball.

BEATEN! Matt Henry hits the nagging length in that channel outside off, shapes away too. Avishka Fernando has a poke at it but gets beaten on the outside edge. 6 runs off the first over then!

Pitches it up, on middle, angling in, Avishka Fernando knocks it down the pitch.

First runs off the bat! Touch fuller this time, on off, shapes away. Pathum Nissanka guides it off the outer half of the bat towards third man for a single.

Short of a length and on middle and off, Pathum Nissanka pats it towards short covers.

Back of a length and around off, Pathum Nissanka dabs it to point.

Hard length this time, on off, nips back in, Pathum Nissanka stays back and blocks it out on the pitch.

FIVE WIDES! Sri Lanka gets underway in the chase with some free runs! Matt Henry starts with a good-length delivery around middle, this one swings a long way into the leg side. Pathum Nissanka is nowhere near to play at that and Tom Latham also has no chance of stopping that as it races to the fine leg fence for a boundary.

Just a single to end the innings! Maheesh Theekshana fires one full and oon middle, angling in. William O'Rourke clips it away to short fine for one. New Zealand finishes on 255/9!

Quicker, full and around off, William O'Rourke finally connects and slices it wide of deep point for a couple of runs.

Slows it up this time, full and around off, turns away. William O'Rourke stays in his crease and throws his bat at it but only connects with thin air.

Flatter, full but a bit too outside off this time, William O'Rourke fails to reach it. Wided.

Flighted, full and outside off, William O'Rourke swings but misses.

Floated, full and on middle, William O'Rourke knocks it down the pitch.

Mitchell Santner, Nathan Smith and now Matt Henry have fallen prey to Maheesh Theekshana in the last three deliveries over two different overs and it is an ODI hattrick for Maheesh Theekshana. William O'Rourke walks out last to bat.

OUT! HAT-TRICK FOR THEEKSHANA! He gets his fourth wicket now! Tossed up, full and outside off. Matt Henry goes after it to slog it away but only manages to get a top edge towards long off. Nuwanidu Fernando (Sub) runs forward and takes a fine catch sliding in the end. New Zealand lose their ninth wicket now!

Jacob Duffy walks out next. Maheesh Theekshana will bowl the final over of the game and he will be on a hattirck.

OUT! TAKEN! What a penultimate over from Eshan Malinga! Just 4 runs and the big wicket of Daryl Mitchell. This is the slower delivery, full and around off. Mitchel tries to do something different and moves across for the scoop. However, he fails to generate any pace on the shot and it goes straight up in the air towards short fine. Asitha Fernando settles under it and takes a good catch. Mitchell walks back for a run-a-ball 38, and New Zealand are 251/8 now!

Eshan Malinga bowls a slinging yorker, on off, tails back in a bit. Daryl Mitchell tries to hit it out of the park but gets beaten on the inside edge.

Pitched up, on off, Matt Henry drives it to mid off where a fumble allows another run comfortably.

250 UP FOR THE KIWIS! Very full and outside off, Daryl Mitchell drills it to long off for just a run.

Full toss again, angling into leg, Matt Henry misses hsi flick as the ball goes off his pads towards mid-wicket. A leg bye is taken.

A low full toss, on middle, Daryl Mitchell swipes it off the inside half of the bat through mid-wicket for a single.

Matt Henry walks out next to bat.

OUT! TAKEN! TWO IN TWO! Nathan Smith goes back for a golden duck! This is the carrom ball, tossed up, full and around off. Smith looks to slog it across the line first ball, but the turn away takes the top edge. The ball goes in the air towards deep point where Kamindu Mendis runs forward and dives in to take an outstanding catch. Sri Lanka pulling things back nicely here! Also, Maheesh Theekshana will be on a hat-trick in his next over.

Nathan Smith walks out next.

OUT! EXCELLENT CATCH IN THE DEEP! Maheesh Theekshana gets his second. He bowls this flatter, full and outside off. Mitchell Santner goes after it and connects well too. However, unfortunately for him he hits it flat and hard straight towards sweeper covers. Chamindu Wickramasinghe runs in and dives forward to take a lovely catch. Santner departs for 20 off 15, and New Zealand are 247/6!

Fires one full and around off, Daryl Mitchell drives it towards extra covers for another run.

A low full toss, on middle, Mitchell Santner drills it wide of long on where the fielder dives to his right to make a fine stop. They cross.

Floated, full and outside off, Daryl Mitchell tries to loft it over extra covers but slices it towards deep point for a single.

FOUR BYES! That's very unlucky for the bowler! Maheesh Theekshana bowls a carrom ball, full and around off. It pitches it and just takes off, Daryl Mitchell swings but misses and Kusal Mendis also gets beaten by the extra bounce. The ball races to the third man fence for a boundary.

Another full toss, outside off, Daryl Mitchell this time fails to put it away and slaps it straight towards extra covers for one. 16 runs off the over!

A full toss, on off, Mitchell Santner tries to slog it a bit too hard and mistimes it towards long on for a single.

FOUR MORE! This is not good bowling! Asitha Fernando goes on pace and pitches it up, outside off. Mitchell Santner gets the chance to free his arms and slices it wide of deep point for another boundary.

Change of pace, back of a length and outside off, Mitchell Santner tries to reach for it but only stabs it down the pitch.

FOUR! Fine shot! 10 off the first 2 balls! Fuller again and just around off. Mitchell Santner steps across again and with a lovely swing of the bat and thrashes it wide of long off for a one-bounce four.

SIX! SMOKED! Asitha Fernando goes fuller and just on off. Mitchell Santner walks across to get in line of the ball and dispatches it over the long off fence for a biggie.

Flatter, short and angles down the leg. Daryl Mitchell stays back to paddle it away but misses. Once again, no wide give. Wanindu Hasaranga finishes his spell with figures of 8-0-39-2!

Looped up, full and on off, Mitchell Santner knocks it in front of short covers for a quick one.

An appeal for LBW, but turned down! A beautiful googly from Wanindu Hasaranga, full and on middle and leg, turns away sharply. Mitchell Santner plays down the wrong line and gets hit on the pads. Sri Lanka takes the review. UltraEdge confirms no bat involved but Ball Tracking shows it pitching outside leg. Review lost!

Tossed up, full and on middle, Daryl Mitchell tucks it through mid-wicket for a single.

Floated, short again and outside off, turns further away. Daryl Mitchell steps across but fails to reach out. It is not given as a wide and Mitchell cannot believe it.

Goes short and outside off, Daryl Mitchell cuts it towards point.

Overpitched and around off, Daryl Mitchell drills it hard towards long off but just for one.

Pitched up and on middle and leg, Mitchell Santner eases it to long on for another run.

Short of a length and on middle, Mitchell Santner keeps it out to the leg side.

Right in the blockhole, outside off, Daryl Mitchell squeezes it out to deep point for a single.

On a length and on off, Mitchell Santner pushes it through covers for a single.

Back of a length and on off, Mitchell Santner stabs it out to extra covers.

Quicker, short and on off, Daryl Mitchell pats it to the left of the bowler. Just 7 runs and a big wicket from the over even with the biggie.

Looped up, full and around off, Mitchell Santner drives it wide of short covers where the fielder makes a half-stop. They cross.

Flighted, full and on middle, Mitchell Santner blocks it out.

OUT! TAKEN! Glenn Phillips tries to go big again but holes out instead! Wanindu Hasaranga drops this short and on middle, turns in a bit as this is another googly. Phillips rocks back to heave it away but gets cramped up and the ball hits him high on the bat. It goes in the air and straight to deep mid-wicket where Chamindu Wickramasinghe takes a good catch. Phillips is very unhappy with himself but has to go for 22 off 26! Mitchell Santner walks out next.

SIX! Up, up and away! Another wrong'un but this time tossed up in the slot, on middle. Glenn Phillips clears his font leg away and tonks it over the bowler's head for a biggie.

A flighted googly, full and on middle, Glenn Phillips strides out and blocks it out.

Powerplay 3! The fielding side will now be allowed 5 fielders outside the 30-yard circle.

Offie around middle and leg, Glenn Phillips nudges this through square leg for one.

Quicker and fuller around off, Glenn Phillips defends this back to the bowler.

Full toss on middle and off, Daryl Mitchell drills this to the left of Wanindu Hasaranga at long on for one.

Floated on the pads, Glenn Phillips flicks this towards long on for one.

FOUR! Short and wide again around off, Glenn Phillips punches this crisply this time, a bit more power behind this and the ball beats the sweeper cover for a boundary.

Short and wide outside off, Daryl Mitchell punches this to sweeper cover for one.

Pitched up, slower through the air. Glenn Phillips lunges forward to block.

Quicker and flatter on the stumps. Glenn Phillips tucks it off his legs towards deep square leg for a brace.

Fuller and slower through the air, outside off, turning away. Glenn Phillips tries to drive it towards cover instead takes the inside edge and goes towards mid-wicket.

Fuller and outside off, turning away. Daryl Mitchell square drives it towards wide of sweeper cover for a single.

Shorter and quicker on middle. Daryl Mitchell stands tall to pull it away but misses his shot and mistimes it. The balls falls down on the adjacent wicket.

Floated up on middle, goes straight on. Glenn Phillips leans forward to work it towards mid on.

FOUR! Spoils a tidy over with a boundary on the last delivery. On a length around the pads, Daryl Mitchell moves in and flicks this through mid-wicket and the ball reaches the fence in no time.

Good length outside off, Daryl Mitchell goes for the drive on off but gets beaten.

Good length on off, Glenn Phillips pushes this through extra cover for a single.

On a length around off, Glenn Phillips punches this straight at mid off for no run.

On a length around off, Daryl Mitchell punches this to sweeper cover for one.

Good length on off, Glenn Phillips punches this through backward point for one.

Quicker, flatter on middle. Daryl Mitchell stands tall to punch it towards mid-wicket.

Goes the other way, after pitching it full and on the off stump. Daryl Mitchell defends it firmly back down.

SIX! Sweep. Bang. And over the ropes. Pitched up slower through the air, on middle. Daryl Mitchell lunges forward and sweeps it uppishly to beat short fine leg but instead puts in more power and the ball hits the long leg boundary cushions on the full.

Fuller and on the middle stump, goes on with the arm. Daryl Mitchell lunges forward to defend.

Pitched up again, outside off. Glenn Phillips drives it off the front foot towards long off for a single.

Floated up outside off, goes straight on. Glenn Phillips defends it back towards the bowler.

On a length around off, Daryl Mitchell flicks this towards square leg for no run. Glenn Phillips was keen on the single but Daryl Mitchell denied so.

A beauty from Asitha Fernando this time. Good length, wide outside off, Daryl Mitchell looks to block this one but gets beaten on the outside.

FOUR! From bad to worse for Asitha Fernando. Short and wide outside off, Daryl Mitchell cuts this through backward point and the ball crashes into the fence for four.

FOUR! That's a stroke of supreme quality. Juicy half-volley outside off, Daryl Mitchell gets right on top of it and drives this all along the ground through cover for a boundary.

Pitched-up on off, Glenn Phillips drives this to sweeper cover for one.

Good length on the pads, Glenn Phillips tucks this straight at the fielder.

Wrong'un, sliding down leg. Daryl Mitchell gets his bat to it and plays it fine down to deep fine leg. Beats the short fine leg fielder to his left. The fielder then gives chase and just pulls it back in with a slide. The batters run through for a brace.

Floated up, on leg stump, goes straight on. Glenn Phillips opens up and tucks it towards backward square leg for a single.

Quicker again, on off. Glenn Phillips gets his bat down to punch it back to the bowler.

A carbon copy of the previous delivery. Glenn Phillips cramped up for room and punches back towards the bowler.

Quicker, flatter, fuller on off. Glenn Phillips stands tall to punch it back towards the bowler.

Quicker one, outside off. This one grips and turns away. Daryl Mitchell rocks back and punches it towards cover. Beats the fielder to this left and the batters run through for a single.

Back of a length on off, Glenn Phillips defends this off his back foot.

Short and wide of off, Glenn Phillips punches this through extra cover for a couple.

On a length around off, Glenn Phillips pushes this towards cover for no run.

Good length on off, Glenn Phillips steps in front and pushes this on off.

Glenn Phillips walks out next.

OUT! RUN OUT! Tom Latham is unable to complete the second and he has to walk back. Good length on off, Tom Latham dabs this towards the third man region and comes back for the second. Eshan Malinga was quickly onto it from deep point, threw it right over the stumps and Kusal Mendis did the rest. The TV umpire is referred and the replay shows that Latham was way short of his crease and he needs to walk back. Two quick wickets for Lanka!

Good length on the pads, Daryl Mitchell flicks this to long on for one.

Tom Latham walks out next to bat.

OUT! CAUGHT! Stunning catch there from Charith Asalanka and Rachin Ravindra will be kicking himself on missing out on a big one. From over the stumps, this one is bowled full and way outside off, goes the other way after pitching. Rachin Ravindra tries to reach for it, which makes him lose control of his shot and goes uppishly towards cover. Charith Asalanka stationed there puts in a dive towards his right and grabs it flat in the air with both his outstretched hands. Ravindra falls for a fantastic 79 off 63. New Zealand are 168/3!

Quicker, fuller and on the stumps. Rachin Ravindra goes back to knock it towards mid-wicket.

Small shout but dies down immediately.

Floated up on middle. Daryl Mitchell leans on and works it towards mid on for a single.

Shorter, quicker, on middle. Goes the other way. Rachin Ravindra pulls it uppishly towards mid-wicket. It goes on the bounce towards the fielder for a single.

Short and on the leg stump, goes straight on. Rachin Ravindra flicks it off his legs towards backward square leg for a brace.

Good length on the pads, Rachin Ravindra gently tucks this through leg and takes one.

FOUR! Back-to-back boundaries for Rachin. Back of a length on the pads, Rachin Ravindra flicks this one. Gets plenty of blade behind this and the ball just picks up pace as it rolls onto that green carpet. Avishka Fernando puts in a diving effort to his right from deep mid-wicket but fails to field this one.

FOUR! A poor delivery with point and third up inside the circle as the margin of error is too small.Too full, wide outside off, Rachin Ravindra guides this and pierces the gap behind the stumps on off for four runs.

A proper swing an a miss. Slower one, angling across the batter. Rachin Ravindra swings wildly and misses.

Good length on the pads, Daryl Mitchell moves in and flicks this towards deep mid-wicket for one.

Too full on middle and leg, Daryl Mitchell flicks this towards mid-wicket for no run.

FOUR! Straying down leg and Rachin Ravindra takes full advantage. Bowled full and on the middle stump, jags back in a bit off off the wicket. Rachin Ravindra leans on and flicks it off his hips and guides it fine towards the deep fine leg fence for a boundary.

Goes short outside off. Daryl Mitchell dabs it towards deep third region for a single. 150 comes up for New Zealand.

Back of a length, on the off stump. Does not come off the wicket as expected. Rachin Ravindra flicks it towards mid-wicket for a single.

WIDE! Banged in way too short and the ball goes over the batter by a long way. The keeper jumps up in the air to collect that one.

Coming from over the stumps, bowls it full and outside off. Daryl Mitchell opens his face of the bat and drives it square towards deep point for a single.

Fuller and on the middle stump, seams in. Rachin Ravindra taps it towards square leg for a single.

On a good length, on the off peg. Rachin Ravindra tucks it towards deep mid-wicket for a brace.

Daryl Mitchell comes out to the middle now.

OUT! TAKEN! Maheesh Theekshana gets the breakthrough! Sri Lanka finally manages to break the huge 112-run stand. This is the off-break, short and on middle and off, turns away. Mark Chapman backs away to go over covers but ends up hitting it much straighter due to the away spin. The ball flies straight into the hands of Nuwanidu Fernando (Sub) at long off who makes no mistake. Chapman walks back for a fine 62 off 52!

A risky double! Shortish and around leg, Mark Chapman nudges it with soft hands towards deep square leg and turns around for the second. The fielder charges onto the ball quickly and fires in a throw right on top of the stumps. The keeper, Kusal Mendis collects and breaks the stumps in a flash. However, the replay shows that Chapman just manages to drag his bat inside the crease.

Drags his length back, on middle, Rachin Ravindra rocks back and pulls it on the bounce to wide long on for one. He missed out there!

A carrom ball now, full and on off, turns in a bit. Rachin Ravindra goes down for the big sweep but gets an inside edge wide of deep square leg for a brace.

Flighted, full and on leg, Mark Chapman uses his feet and digs it out to long on for a single.

Tossed up, full and on leg, Mark Chapman tucks it to short mid-wicket.

Fuller and outside off, holds its line. Mark Chapman pushes it towards mid off for a quick single.

Full length delivery on the leg stump. Rachin Ravindra tucks it softly towards backward square leg for a single.

Drifting down leg. Mark Chapman flicks it off his legs towards mid on.

On a good length, on middle stump. Mark Chapman pulls it towards deep mid-wicket. The batters run through for a brace as the fielder gives chase.

Fuller and outside off, seams in.  Mark Chapman chops it towards point.

Starts off with a good length, outside off, nips in. Rachin Ravindra pushes it towards wide of mid off for a quick single.

Drinks! New Zealand are going at a really good rate here. Mark Chapman and Rachin Ravindra have added over 100 runs with both notching up their respective fifties as well. The platform is set for them and with the big hitters still to come, the Kiwis will be thinking of something around 300 here. Sri Lanka needed this break and will have to come up with some different plans or this game could get away from them quite quickly. Also, Janith Liyanage to bowl after the break.

SIX! BANG! FIFTY FOR CHAPMAN! He too brings it up with a big hit! Eshan Malinga bowls a short delivery, on middle. Mark Chapman picks up the length early, swivels and pulls it away just over the deep mid-wicket fielder for a biggie. With that, the 100-run stand also comes up between these two batters.

FOUR! Put away! Eshan Malinga goes for the yorker but misses and serves a low full toss, on middle. Mark Chapman presents the full face of the bat to thump it past mid off for a boundary.

Takes pace off again, short and on middle. Rachin Ravindra watches it through and swats it towards short fine for one.

Pitched up and on middle, Mark Chapman drills it towards mid on for a quick run.

Slower one, full and on middle, Mark Chapman knocks it towards mid on and sets off for the run. There is a bit of a mix-up but Chapman makes it back home.

Back of a length and on leg, Rachin Ravindra tucks it towards square leg for a single.

Wrong'un there. Mark Chapman dances down the track but immediately picks it up to flick it towards mid-wicket.

On a good length, outside off, skids on. Rachin Ravindra chops it towards point for a single.

SIX! FIFTY FOR Rachin Ravindra! Floated up, on leg stump. Rachin Ravindra's eyes light up at the sight of it and dances down the track to smack it over the long on fence for a biggie.

Pitched up, outside off, slightly quicker. Rachin Ravindra punches it off the back foot towards cover.

Fuller and outside off, turning away. Mark Chapman square drives towards cover-point for a single.

Floated up, outside off, turns in. Mark Chapman swats it off the front foot to find mid-wicket.

Pulls his length back a bit, on off, Rachin Ravindra knocks it towards mid off.

Goes for the slower one, full but bowls this down the leg side, Rachin Ravindra misses his flick. Wided.

Back of a length and on leg, Mark Chapman works it through square leg for a run.

Hard length and on middle, Mark Chapman pats it down the pitch.

FOUR! Excellent timing! This is full again and angling into the pads. Mark Chapman this time takes full toll of it and clips it away with fine timing. The ball races across the turf and beats the dive of the deep square leg fielder for four more runs.

On a length and around leg, Rachin Ravindra flicks it towards deep square leg for a single.

FOUR! Lovely shot! Eshan Malinga goes fuller but strays onto the pads. Rachin Ravindra picks it up nicely and brings his wrists into play to whip it over mid-wicket for a boundary. 100 UP FOR THE BLACKCAPS!

Eshan Malinga (3-0-20-0) replaces Maheesh Theekshana.

Floated up, on middle, goes the other way off the wicket. Rachin Ravindra stands tall and plays it with soft hands off the toe end of the bat and is off for a quick single. The ball rolls over towards point.

Wrong'un on middle. Rachin Ravindra works this one away towards wide of mid on but the man inside stops it neatly.

Fuller, on the stumps. Keeps a tad bit low. Rachin Ravindra drives it towards cover of the toe end of the bat.

Quicker again, on middle. Mark Chapman flicks it towards deep mid-wicket for a single.

Quicker, flatter on the stumps. Mark Chapman rocks back to muscle it towards the leg but finds mid-wicket.

Starts off with a slightly shorter one, skids on outside off. Rachin Ravindra goes back to slap it towards sweeper cover for a single.

Wanindu Hasaranga has been introduced into the attack now.

Arm ball, full and on middle, skids through and angles in too. Rachin Ravindra gets a bit hurried as he tries to push it away. Gets an inside edge towards short fine for just a run.

Another short delivery, around off, Mark Chapman slaps it through extra covers for one.

Shorter in length and outside off, Mark Chapman cuts it wide of deep point. The fielder runs to his right and slides in to make the stop. Two runs taken.

Flighted, full and on off, Rachin Ravindra drills it to long off for another run.

Goes short and on middle, Mark Chapman moves back and punches it to long on for a run.

Floated, full and on middle and leg, Rachin Ravindra eases it to long on for a single.

Full and on the pads. Rachin Ravindra lunges forward to work it away towards mid-wicket for a single.

Pitched up, slower through the air. Mark Chapman leans on and drives it towards wide of cover for a quick single.

Full and on the stumps. Mark Chapman works it away towards mid-wicket.

FOUR! Flatter, quicker on off. Mark Chapman goes back to pull it uppishly towards cow corner fence for another boundary.

Good length, outside off, turning away. Rachin Ravindra stays back and punches it off the backfoot towards deep point for a single.

FOUR! Sweep. Bang. Four! Floated up on middle, turning away. Rachin Ravindra lunges forward and drives it behind square towards backward square leg fence for a boundary. That also brings up the 50-run partnership between these two batters.

Quicker, short and outside off, Rachin Ravindra cuts it to deep point for one. Just 3 runs off the over!

Floated full and on off, Rachin Ravindra drives it firmly but finds short covers.

Drags his length back, on middle, Mark Chapman rocks back and swats it through mid-wicket for a run.

Short again and around leg, Mark Chapman stays back and nudges it to short fine.

Goes short and angling into leg, Rachin Ravindra moves back and punches it to long on for a single.

Flatter, full and on leg, Rachin Ravindra tucks it to short mid-wicket.

Maheesh Theekshana (2-0-13-0) is back on.

Fuller and outside off, turning away. Mark Chapman leans on and drives it towards long off. Charith Asalanka runs towards his right and puts in the dive to save that one.

Pitched up, slower through the air, on middle. Mark Chapman goes forward to defend it back towards the bowler.

Full and outside off, goes straight with the arm. Mark Chapman leans on and mistimes his drive back towards the bowler.

Floated up on middle, swerving inwards. Mark Chapman lunges forward and sweeps it all along the ground towards backward square leg for a brace.

Fuller and outside off, goes straight. Rachin Ravindra goes on the back foot and cuts it towards deep point for a single.

Quicker one, outside off, goes straight on. Mark Chapman rocks on the back foot and slaps it towards sweeper cover for a single.

Good length on off, Mark Chapman gets an outside edge towards third man region for one.

SIX! Top edge flies over the fence for six. Short-pitched around middle and leg, Mark Chapman goes for the pull but gets an outside edge that flies over the keeper and into the stands behind the stumps.

Back of a length around the pads, Rachin Ravindra flicks this towards deep square for one.

Good length on the pads, Mark Chapman flicks this towards fine leg for one.

Good length on middle and leg, Mark Chapman blocks this back to the bowler.

Short-pitched, outside off, Mark Chapman lets it sail to the keeper.

Quicker and flatter, on the pads, Mark Chapman flicks this towards leg for a single.

Fuller on off, Mark Chapman blocks it out.

Floated around leg, Rachin Ravindra flicks this uppish and through mid on for one.

Fuller on off, Mark Chapman drives this through off for one.

Sort and wide of off, Mark Chapman punches this on off for two.

FOUR! Short of a length around middle and leg. Rachin Ravindra rocks back and slogs this just out of reach to the deep mid-wicket fielder for a boundary.

Powerplay 2! Sri Lanka can now have four fielders outside the inner ring till the 30th over. Also, Charith Asalanka brings himself into the attack now.

On a length around off, Rachin Ravindra punches this on the up but straight to cover for no run.

Good length on off, Rachin Ravindra smashes this back to the bowler.

Pitched-up around middle and leg, Mark Chapman presents a full face of his bat and pushes this to mid on for a quick single this time.

On a length around off, Mark Chapman pushes this towards mid on for no run.

Good length, on top of off, Rachin Ravindra pushes this away for one.

FOUR! Fifty up for the hosts with this boundary. On a length around off, Rachin Ravindra punches this a bit uppish but in the gap towards sweeper cover for four.

Back of a length around middle and leg, Rachin Ravindra pulls this towards deep square and end the over with a single.

On a length wide outside off, Rachin Ravindra slashes hard at it but gets beaten.

FOUR! This is even better than the previous one. Pitched up on off, Rachin Ravindra stands still and hammers this all along the ground and back past the bowler for an off-drive crashing into the long off fence for four.

FOUR! That's a good-looking punch for four. Good length, angling away from he batter. Rachin Ravindra uses the depth of the crease, rocks back and punches this on the up through cover for four.

Back of a length on off, Rachin Ravindra hops back and punches this to mid on.

On a length around off, Mark Chapman pushes this away on off and takes a quick single. The fielder does throw at the non-striker's end but misses.

Good length on off, Rachin Ravindra drives this one for nothing.

On a length around the pads, Mark Chapman flicks this through mid-wicket for one.

Good length wide of off, Mark Chapman pokes at it but gets beaten.

Good length on off, Mark Chapman pushes this away on off.

FOUR! First one for Chapman. Good length on the pads, Mark Chapman gets an inside edge onto this and the ball races away to the fence behind the stumps on leg.

On a length wide outside off, Mark Chapman goes for the swing but misses.

Eshan Malinga comes into the attack now.

Good length on the pads, Mark Chapman tucks this towards fine leg for one.

Mark Chapman walks out to bat at number 3.

OUT! CASTLED! The off-stump goes for a cartwheel and Asitha Fernando enjoys this sight. Good length on off, nips back in sharply on Young. The batter plays the line of it but it nips back in, beats the inside edge and uproots the off pole. Young walks back for 16 off 18, and New Zealand are 31/1!

FOUR LEG BYES! Back of a length around the pads, Will Young stands upright and goes for the flick. Misses the bat but the ball clips the side of his thigh pads and races past the keeper for a boundary behind the stumps.

Good length on off, Will Young dabs this in front of point and settles for nothing.

Back of a length on off, Will Young pushes this away on leg for no run.

Back of a length around middle and leg, Will Young nudges this through square leg for two.

WIDE! Back of a length around the pads, Will Young leaves it. Wided.

FOUR! Quicker and flatter on off, Rachin Ravindra rocks back and punches this through cover for a boundary.

A quick single from these two as the ball was placed in front of cover.

Short of a length on the pads, Will Young tucks this towards short fine leg for nothing.

FOUR! A beautiful stroke for four. Tossed up on middle and off, Will Young gets right behind this and lofts this over the bowler for a boundary down to long off.

Fuller on off, Will Young blocks this out.

Some turn and bounce for Maheesh Theekshana. Lands it on off and takes it away from the batter. Rachin Ravindra edges this to short third for one.

Short-pitched, around leg, Rachin Ravindra pulls this towards deep square for one.

On a length around middle and leg, Will Young flicks this towards mid on for one.

Searching for a fuller one, Young charges down the track but Asitha Fernando sticks to that back of length delivery and beats the batter. Luckily for Will Young the ball bounces over the stumps.

FOUR! That's a cracking stroke from Young. Short-pitched, around middle and off. Will Young gets right behind it and pulls this flat and into the gap for four towards the deep mid-wicket region.

Bumper, on the money, Young sways away.

Good length on off, Will Young edges this on off for no run.

Darted on off, Rachin Ravindra drives this back to the bowler. A tidy start from Maheesh Theekshana.

Floated around off, Rachin Ravindra pushes this towards point for another dot.

Arm delivery, angling in at pace, Rachin Ravindra looks to cut this on off but gets beaten on the inside.

Short of a length on off, Rachin Ravindra pushes this away on off for no run.

Tossed up wide outside off, Rachin Ravindra shoulders arms it.

Too full, going down the leg, Will Young flicks this through backward square leg and runs three here.

We will see some spin early on as Maheesh Theekshana will bowl from the other end.

Back of a length around middle and leg, Rachin Ravindra looks to play this towards mid-wicket but gets an inside edge rolling to the right of deep backward square for a couple to end the over.

Good cricket all around. Pitched-up around off, Rachin Ravindra leans onto it and drives this through cover. Chamindu Wickramasinghe gives it a good chase and fields this inches inside the rope to keep it down to two.

Too full and wide outside off, Rachin Ravindra pushes this towards point for no run.

The hosts are up and running. Good length on the pads, Will Young nudges this in-between mid on and mid-wicket for a single.

Good length on middle and leg, Will Young tucks this to mid on for no run. Young had timed this too well for a quick single.

We are finally underway at Kirikiriroa. Good length around off, Will Young leans ahead and pushes this to cover-point for a dot to begin.

We are all set to start finally! After a 2-and-a-half-hour rain delay, we are ready for some cricketing action. The players are making their way out to the middle now. Will Young and Rachin Ravindra are the two openers for New Zealand. Asitha Fernando has the new ball in hand and is raring to go. Let's play...

Mitchell Santner. the Kiwi captain says they would have bowled first as well. Mentions that the dimensions of the ground are such that they will look to cash in and post a good total. Informs about the change with Mitchell Hay making way for Tom Latham.

Charith Asalanka, the skipper of Sri Lanka says that it looks overcast and each side has lost 12 odd overs, so that is the reason for bowling first. Mentions that he is expecting the ball to move with a tinge of green on the wicket. Further adds that it is tough conditions for them but execution is key.

New Zealand (Playing XI) - Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (WK) (In place of Mitchell Hay), Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner (C), Nathan Smith, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy, William O'Rourke.

Sri Lanka (Playing XI) - Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (WK), Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka (C), Janith Liyanage, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana (In place of Lahiru Kumara), Eshan Malinga, Asitha Fernando.

TOSS - Mitchell Santner flips the coin in the air and Charith Asalanka calls it right. Sri Lanka have elected to BOWL first.

The revised conditions are confirmed as well now! It will be a 37 overs per side contest. Powerplay 1 will be from 1-8 overs, Powerplay 2 (9-30 overs), and Powerplay 3 (31-37 overs). 2 bowlers can bowl a maximum of 8 overs, while 3 bowlers can bowl a maximum of 7 overs.

UPDATE - THE OFFICIAL WORD IS IN! After, the inspection, the umpires have decided that the toss will happen at 3 am GMT. The match will begin at 3.30 am GMT, but all this will obviously depend on if there is no further rain. Looking at the skies, it is pretty clear and we should be getting underway as per the above mentioned times.

UPDATE - 2.13 am GMT - The waiting game continues at Seddon Park! Despite no rain, the umpires are still not satisfied about the outfield, and they will have a further inspection at 2.20 am GMT. Let's hope we get good news.

UPDATE - 1.53 am GMT - Currently it is not raining at Seddon Park. The live visuals show that the two umpires are out there inspecting the outfield and having a chat with the ground manager. We can also see the Sri Lankan players doing some light warm-up drills. So, it should not be long before we get an official word. Stick with us for more news.

UPDATE - 1.30 am GMT - Some positive news! The rain has slowed down a bit and few of covers are coming off. We can also see the super-soppers at work trying to dry the outfield as quickly as possible. However, we are almost certain to lose overs as the cut-off time for a full game was right about now.

UPDATE - 1 am GMT - The drizzle has gotten a bit heavier and the big covers are out now too for the square. A few umbrellas are going up in the crowd as well and it looks like we are in for a longer delay. Stay tuned for more updates.

UPDATE - 12.37 am GMT - Uh..oh! There is a slight drizzle at Seddon Park. The covers are on but the umpires are out in the middle having some discussions. The toss has been officially delayed.

With the series on the line and both teams determined to assert their dominance, fans can expect a competitive and high-intensity game. Will New Zealand continue their dominant run, or can Sri Lanka stage a spirited comeback? Stay tuned as we bring you toss, teams and all the action from Hamilton, where the battle between bat and ball promises to be enthralling.

The toss will play a crucial role, especially given the impact of the dew factor later in the game. Both captains will likely want to bowl first to take advantage of the early assistance for the seamers and set up a manageable chase under lights.  

Sri Lanka, on the other hand, will need their senior players to step up under pressure. Avishka Fernando showed glimpses of brilliance with his half-century in the previous game, but he lacked support from the middle and lower order. The visitors will also look to their bowlers, including Lahiru Kumara and Asitha Fernando, to create early breakthroughs and challenge the formidable Kiwi batting lineup.  

New Zealand’s bowling unit, led by the brilliant Matt Henry, was clinical in dismantling Sri Lanka’s batting lineup in the first ODI. The pacer’s three-wicket haul, combined with disciplined efforts from the rest of the bowlers, restricted the visitors to a modest total. Will Young’s composed 90 not out ensured that the chase was a mere formality. With the likely return of Tom Latham and Glenn Phillips also in form, the hosts will once again rely on their depth and balance to deliver a strong performance.   

The picturesque venue in Hamilton is known for its balanced pitches, offering something for both batters and bowlers. Historically, chasing has been the preferred option here, with dew often playing a significant role in evening games. The conditions are expected to be clear, setting the stage for an exciting encounter.  

Hello and welcome to the second ODI between New Zealand and Sri Lanka, live from Seddon Park, Hamilton. After an emphatic victory in the series opener, New Zealand will look to seal the series today, while Sri Lanka will aim to level the contest and keep their hopes alive. Both teams come into this match with contrasting mindsets - the Kiwis brimming with confidence and the Lankans eager to make amends.  

... MATCH DAY ...

The caravan now moves to Hamilton for the second ODI of the three-match series between New Zealand and Sri Lanka. The opener in Wellington turned out to be a one-sided affair, with New Zealand cruising to a dominant victory. Matt Henry and Co. set the tone, bundling Sri Lanka out for just 178 before the Kiwi top order ensured a clinical chase with ease. For Sri Lanka, Avishka Fernando stood out with the bat amidst a lacklustre performance by the rest of the top five. Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Charith Asalanka, and Kamindu Mendis all registered single-digit scores and will be desperate to make amends. The pace trio of Asitha Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, and Eshan Malinga failed to match the impact of their New Zealand counterparts, leaving plenty to ponder ahead of the clash at Seddon Park. On the other hand, New Zealand were nearly flawless in their execution. While their performance in Wellington was comprehensive, they will aim for an even more polished display to secure the series in Hamilton. The potential return of Tom Latham, who missed the first game due to a niggle, presents an intriguing selection dilemma for the hosts. If fit, the management must decide whether to tweak their winning combination to accommodate Latham or stick with the same XI. Sri Lanka will not have fond memories of their last ODI encounter against New Zealand in Hamilton. They endured a heavy defeat, much like the drubbing in the first ODI of this series. That loss carried significant consequences, as it cost Sri Lanka direct qualification for the 2023 ODI World Cup. Can Charith Asalanka and his men regroup and deliver a strong performance to force a series decider? Only time will tell.