08 Jan, 14:43 (IST)

What a win by New Zealand. Black Caps did not let Sri Lanka take control of the match. With a complete team effort, New Zealand have also secured the ODI series. There is still a match left and Sri Lanka will fight for the consolation prize. New Zealand posted a decent total on the board with Rachin Ravindra and Mark Chapman scoring a half-century each. Will O'Rourke scalped a three-wicket haul which helped the Black Caps bowl out Sri Lanka for just 142 runs.

08 Jan, 14:38 (IST)

OUT! Sri Lanka are bowled out. Daryl Mitchell takes an easy catch to wrap up the things. Yet again Sri Lanka's batting lineup failed and New Zealand takes the win to secure the ODI series 2-0 with one match to go. Maheesh Theekshana c Daryl Mitchell b Will O'Rourke 6 (20)

08 Jan, 14:34 (IST)

OUT! Nathan Smith grabbed one of the best catches ever! It was a great catch by Nathan Smith and Eshan Malinga is on his way back to the dressing room. Sri Lanka are now nine down and the Black Caps are coming closer to securing the series. Eshan Malinga c Nathan Smith b Will O'Rourke 4 (5)

08 Jan, 14:27 (IST)

OUT! Kamindu Mendis played a very brave innings but that has come to an end now as Daryl Mitchell takes a marvellous catch. Will O'Rourke on the very first ball of his new spell. Hopes for Sri Lanka are slowly dying. Kamindu Mendis c Daryl Mitchell b Will O'Rourke 64 (66)

08 Jan, 14:13 (IST)

OUT! Sri Lanka lose another wicket and are now looking in deep trouble. Mitchell Santner came with a delivery with lesser bounce and takes down Wanindu Hasaranga as he misjudged the delivery. Wanindu Hasaranga b Mitchell Santner 1 (3)

08 Jan, 14:08 (IST)

Out! Bad luck for Sri Lanka who looked to get back into the game behind Kamindi Mendis and Chamindu Wickramasinghe's partnership. But the miscommunication between the batters and a slight slip resulted in Chamindu's wicket. New Zealand will be pleased with the wicket as the partnership was looking dangerous in the middle. Chamindu Wickramasinghe  runout 17 (27)

08 Jan, 14:00 (IST)

50 for Kamindu Mendis! A good inning under pressure from the left-handed batter. Medis strikes the ball straight and completes his half-century. But the job is not done yet as the visitors are well behind the required run rate with very few wickets in hand. Nervertheless, a praise-worthy inning from Mendis. This is Mendis' second ODI half-century.

08 Jan, 13:46 (IST)

After five top-order batters were dismissed early, the Sri Lanka side is already on the back-foot. Kamindu Mendis and Chamindu Wickramasinghe are trying to form a partnership to provide their team an outside chance of winning the match. But the New Zealand bowlers and fielders have kept the opposition in check with disciplined bowling performance. 

08 Jan, 13:24 (IST)

OUT! Sri Lanka are now five down. It is a big wicket for New Zealand. Sri Lanka were looking to build up on the moment but here they lose one more wicket. A slight edge on the glove and Janith Liyanage is sent back to the dressing room. Janith Liyanage c Tom Latham b Nathan Smith 22 (31)

08 Jan, 13:01 (IST)

After the fall of some quick wickets at the start of the innings, Sri Lanka are fighting back with Kamindu Mendis and Janith Liyanage at the crease. Sri Lanka are still under pressure as they are experiencing scares. This is an important phase for Sri Lanka.

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New Zealand National Cricket Team vs Sri Lanka National Cricket Team Live Score Updates: After winning the first ODI with ease, New Zealand will be looking to secure the series as they face Sri Lanka in the 2nd ODI of the three-match series. This is going to be an important match for both Sri Lanka and New Zealand. Sri Lanka will give their all to stay alive in the series. Meanwhile, New Zealand will be keen on securing the series with the second consecutive win. This is a home series for New Zealand which gives them the advantage of the surface and home crowd. New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Free Live Streaming Online, 2nd ODI 2024-25: How To Watch NZ vs SL Cricket Match Live Telecast on TV?

Sri Lanka struggled in the 1st ODI and also lost the T20I series against New Zealand away from home. This is going to be a tough task for Charith Asalanka and Co. Sri Lanka have struggled more with their batting on New Zealand soil. If they will be able to play a calm and composed innings, then it is going to be a different outcome for Sri Lanka compared to the 1st ODI. This ODI series is preparing both sides for the coming ICC Champions Trophy 2025 tournament.

Both sides can find their way through this ODI series. New Zealand completely look as the stronger side here as they managed to win the T20I series with ease. Then the Black Caps also went on to win the 1st ODI of the series. Sri Lanka will surely have to find a way if they want to stay alive in the series. NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction, 2nd ODI 2024-25: Tips and Suggestions To Pick Best Winning Fantasy Playing XI Team for New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Match in Hamilton.

Squads

New Zealand National Cricket Team: Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Will Young, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Hay (wk), Tom Latham (wk), Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry, Nathan Smith, Will O'Rourke.

Sri Lanka National Cricket Team: Avishka Fernando, Kamindu Mendis, Nuwanidu Fernando, Pathum Nissanka, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Charith Asalanka (c), Janith Liyanage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Kusal Mendis (wk), Nishan Madushanka (wk), Asith Fernando, Dunith Wellalage, Eshan Malinga, Jeffrey Vandersay, Lahiru Kumara, Maheesh Theekshana, Mohamed Siraz.