Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 2nd ODI, Live Score Updates

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 2nd ODI, Live Updates: Sri Lanka are all set to face New Zealand in the second ODI of the three-match series on Sunday in Pallekele. The Mitchell Santner-led side will try to put it's best foot forward, in order to bounce back in the series. Earlier on Wednesday,  Kusal Mendis and Avishka Fernando both slammed centuries to set up a convincing 45-run victory for Sri Lanka in the rain-interrupted first ODI in Dambulla. Sri Lanka posted a commanding 324-5 in 49.2 overs before rain stopped play. New Zealand, chasing a revised target of 221 off 27 overs, were restricted to 175-9 in the day-night game. (Live Scorecard)

New Zealand (Playing XI) - Will Young, Tim Robinson, Henry Nicholls, Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Hay (WK), Mitchell Santner (C), Nathan Smith, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy.

Sri Lanka (Playing XI) - Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (WK), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka (C), Janith Liyanage, Kamindu Mendis, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Dunith Wellalage (In place of Dilshan Madushanka), Asitha Fernando.

TOSS - Sri Lanka have won the toss and elected to BOWL first.

New Zealand, on the other hand, got off to a promising start in the shortened chase, but their innings fell apart after the dismissals of openers Will Young and Tim Robinson. While Michael Bracewell showed some resilience, players like Glenn Phillips and Mark Chapman will need to step up and take more responsibility. With the ball, Mitchell Santner and Ish Sodhi remain key threats but must focus on maintaining consistency in their line and length. The weather seems a bit uncertain, but we’re hopeful for some action, even if it’s a reduced game. Stay tuned for the toss and