New Zealand Vs Sri Lanka, 2nd T20I: All-Round NZ Beat SL By 45 Runs, Clinch Series 2-0

New Zealand came up with a well-rounded display to prevail over Sri Lanka by a convincing 45-run margin in the second T20 international on Monday (December 30, 2024). Batting first in Mount Maunganui, the Kiwis put 186 runs on the board thanks to an unbeaten 41 off 19 balls from Player of the Match Michael Hay. Jacob Duffy (4/15) then starred with the ball for the second straight game for the BlackCaps, who dismissed the visitors for 141 runs. The hosts thus lead the three-match series by an unassailable 2-0 margin, having won the opener by eight runs.

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Updated on: 30 December 2024 5:55 pm

New Zealand Vs Sri Lanka NZ vs SL 2nd T20 Cricket photos: Mitch Hay

NZ vs SL 2nd T20: New Zealand's Mitch Hay and Jacob Duffy celebrate the wicket of Sri Lanka's Kusal Perera | Photo: Andrew Cornaga/Photosport via AP

New Zealand's Mitch Hay and Jacob Duffy celebrate the wicket of Sri Lanka's Kusal Perera, during the second Twenty20 international cricket match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka at Mt. Maunganui, New Zealand.

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New Zealand Vs Sri Lanka NZ vs SL 2nd T20 Cricket photos: Wanindu Hasaranga

NZ vs SL 2nd T20: Sri Lanka's Wanindu Hasaranga is bowled by New Zealand's Jacob Duffy | Photo: Andrew Cornaga/Photosport via AP

Sri Lanka's Wanindu Hasaranga is bowled by New Zealand's Jacob Duffy, during the second Twenty20 international cricket match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka at Mt. Maunganui, New Zealand.

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New Zealand Vs Sri Lanka NZ vs SL 2nd T20 Cricket photos: Kusal Perera

NZ vs SL 2nd T20: Sri Lanka's Kusal Perera bats | Photo: Andrew Cornaga/Photosport via AP

Sri Lanka's Kusal Perera bats as New Zealand's Mitch Hay looks on, during the second Twenty20 international cricket match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka at Mt. Maunganui, New Zealand.

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NZ vs SL 2nd T20: New Zealand's Mitchell Hay and Daryl Mitchell celebrate the dismissal of Sri Lanka's Kusal Mendis | Photo: Andrew Cornaga/Photosport via AP

New Zealand's Mitchell Hay and Daryl Mitchell celebrate the dismissal of Sri Lanka's Kusal Mendis, during the second Twenty20 international cricket match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka at Mt. Maunganui, New Zealand.

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New Zealand Vs Sri Lanka NZ vs SL 2nd T20 Cricket photos: Pathum Nissanka

NZ vs SL 2nd T20: Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka bats | Photo: Andrew Cornaga/Photosport via AP

Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka bats, during the second Twenty20 international cricket match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka at Mt. Maunganui, New Zealand.

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NZ vs SL 2nd T20: New Zealand's Mitchell Hay bats | Photo: Andrew Cornaga/Photosport via AP

New Zealand's Mitchell Hay bats, during the second Twenty20 international cricket match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka at Mt. Maunganui, New Zealand.

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NZ vs SL 2nd T20: Sri Lanka's Wanindu Hasaranga celebrates bowling New Zealand's Tim Robinson | Photo: Andrew Cornaga/Photosport via AP

Sri Lanka's Wanindu Hasaranga celebrates bowling New Zealand's Tim Robinson, during the second Twenty20 international cricket match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka at Mt. Maunganui, New Zealand.

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New Zealand Vs Sri Lanka NZ vs SL 2nd T20 Cricket photos: Tim Robinson

NZ vs SL 2nd T20: New Zealand's Tim Robinson plays a shot | Photo: Andrew Cornaga/Photosport via AP

New Zealand's Tim Robinson plays a shot as Sri Lanka's Kusal Mendis looks on, during the second Twenty20 international cricket match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka at Mt. Maunganui, New Zealand.

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NZ vs SL 2nd T20: Sri Lanka players celebrate dismissing New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra | Photo: Andrew Cornaga/Photosport via AP

Sri Lanka players celebrate dismissing New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra during the second Twenty20 international cricket match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka at Mt. Maunganui, New Zealand.

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New Zealand Vs Sri Lanka NZ vs SL 2nd T20 Cricket photos: Rachin Ravindra

NZ vs SL 2nd T20: New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra bats | Photo: Andrew Cornaga/Photosport via AP

New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra bats during the second Twenty20 international cricket match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka at Mt. Maunganui, New Zealand.