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Lockie Ferguson Hat-Trick Stuns Sri Lanka To Level T20I Series For New Zealand

Lockie Ferguson unleashed a blistering spell of fast bowling, claiming a hat-trick to power New Zealand to a nail-biting five-run victory over Sri Lanka in the second T20 at Dambulla on Sunday. The win levelled the two-match series at 1-1, as New Zealand managed to defend a modest target in thrilling fashion. On a pitch where spinners were expected to thrive, Ferguson defied convention with sheer pace and precision, leaving the Sri Lankan batters helpless. His fiery spell silenced the packed crowd in Dambulla, who watched in dismay as the hosts struggled to counter his lethal deliveries.

Charith Asalanka Knock Seals Four-Wicket Sri Lanka Win Over New Zealand In 1st T20I

A captain's knock by Charith Asalanka steered Sri Lanka to a hard-fought four-wicket victory over New Zealand with six balls to spare in Saturday's T20I opener in Dambulla. Chasing a modest 136 to win, Sri Lanka's batsman struggled to capitalise against the second-string visiting team. But a crucial 38-run stand for the sixth wicket between Asalanka and Wanindu Hasaranga steadied the ship and inched the team to victory. "Overall it is a good win," Asalanka said. "We should have restricted them to 110 or 120 but they did well with the lower order."

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 1st T20I Live Score Updates

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 1st T20I Live Updates: Sri Lanka face New Zealand in a two-match T20I series at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, starting Saturday. For the games, Sri Lanka have retained the same squad they had for the series against West Indies, which they won 2-1. This will be the first meeting between Sri Lanka and New Zealand since the former team's 2-0 victory over the Kiwis in Test series. This time, however, the shift to white-ball cricket will bring different challenges and opportunities as both teams adjust to the shorter formats. (Live Scorecard)

Charith Asalanka Happy To Have 'Good Headache' With Sri Lanka's Batting Resurgence

Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka is happy to have a 'good headache' with the resurgence of their batters in the limited-overs format. They registered their third consecutive white-ball series with the 2-1 victory over West Indies in the ODI series on Saturday. Previously, they won the T20I series against the Windies before defeating India in the ODI series. For Sri Lanka, opener Nishan Madushka's form came as a surprise as the batter scored 38 and 69 in the two ODIs that the team won after coming in place of injured Pathum Nissanka, who struck a half-century upon his return to the side in the final ODI against West Indies.

Charith Asalanka Stars As Sri Lanka Defeat West Indies In Second ODI, Clinch Series

Skipper Charith Asalanka struck an unbeaten half-century as Sri Lanka defeated the West Indies by five wickets in the second one-day international on Wednesday to clinch the three-match series. Chasing a tricky 190, Sri Lanka reached the target with 34 balls to spare at the Pallekele stadium, with Asalanka making an unbeaten 62 off 61 balls. The match was reduced to 44-overs a side after the start was delayed by two hours because of rain. Sri Lanka lost two early wickets but they were rescued by a third wicket stand of 62 between Nishan Madushka (38) and Sadeera Samarawickrama (38).

Sri Lanka vs West Indies 2nd ODI Highlights: Sri Lanka Seal Series With A Match To Go

SL vs WI 2nd ODI Highlights: Sri Lanka have sealed the three-match ODI series with a game in hand and they have done so without breaking much of a sweat. As for West Indies, this is now their tenth straight ODI loss in Sri Lanka, a record they certainly won't be proud of. For Sri Lanka, the stand between Nishan Madushka and Sadeera Samarawickrama was crucial and after a watchful start, boundaries started to flow from both of their bats. Both of them did get out in the 30s but the platform was laid and batting had become easier. Skipper, Charith Asalanka then took charge and together with Janith Liyanage made sure that there were no hiccups. Liyanage fell but Asalanka stayed on and notched up an unbeaten 62 off 61 balls to seal the series win for his side. (Scorecard)

Sri Lanka vs West Indies Live Score Updates 1st ODI

SL vs WI Live Score Updates 1st ODI: Sri Lanka aim to pull off a white-ball series double over West Indies as both teams square off in the second ODI of a three-match series in Pallkele on Wednesday. Having sealed a comeback T20I series win last week, the hosts also won the rain-hit ODI opener on Monday. West Indies, on the other hand, will look to force off a decider, which will be played on Saturday. (Live Scorecard)

Sri Lanka vs West Indies Live Streaming 2nd ODI Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch

Sri Lanka vs West Indies Live Streaming 2nd ODI: Sri Lanka look to clinch the three-match series as they take on West Indies in the 2nd ODI in Pallekele on Wednesday. The hosts cruised to a comprehensive five-wicket win in the rain-shortened series-opener. Chasing a revised target of 232 in 37 overs, the hosts raced to victory with 5.3 overs to spare. West Indies had posted 183 for four in 38.3 overs before rain intervened. Last week, the hosts came from behind to win the T20 series 2-1, their first series win over the West Indies in the shortest format.

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Lockie Ferguson Hat-Trick Stuns Sri Lanka To Level T20I Series For New Zealand

Charith Asalanka Knock Seals Four-Wicket Sri Lanka Win Over New Zealand In 1st T20I

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 1st T20I Live Score Updates

Charith Asalanka Happy To Have 'Good Headache' With Sri Lanka's Batting Resurgence

Charith Asalanka Stars As Sri Lanka Defeat West Indies In Second ODI, Clinch Series

Sri Lanka vs West Indies 2nd ODI Highlights: Sri Lanka Seal Series With A Match To Go

Sri Lanka vs West Indies Live Score Updates 1st ODI

Sri Lanka vs West Indies Live Streaming 2nd ODI Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch