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New Zealand beat Sri Lanka by 45 runs in 2nd T20 to take a 2-0 series lead
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, December 30, 2024

SRI LANKA again fell short in a tough run chase as New Zealand won the second Twenty20 international by 45 runs this morning to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

The tourists were edged by eight runs chasing 172-8 in the first match two days ago and again faltered late while chasing New Zealand’s 186-5. Sri Lanka was all out for 141 in 19.1 overs.

“It’s really important to finish the game, no matter how it started,” Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka said.

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