New Zealand levels of the T20I Series against Sri Lanka with a 7 Wickkec commanding victory

New Zealand The cricket team provided a clinical performance Register a seven -lean victory over Sri Lanka In the second t20i in Hagley Oval, Christchurch, Sunday (March 16). With this emphasis on victory, the White Paprats set three matches on Tuesday, setting an exciting decision in Dunedin. The hosts dominated with a stick and a ball, limiting Sri Lanka to 113/7 before they comfortably persecuted a goal with nine balls.

Disciplined bowling limits Sri Lanka to 113/7

Deciding for a bowl first, new Zealand bowlers set up toning lines and disciplined lengths early, never letting the shocks of Srilac. Young Pacer Breearne Illing He immediately influenced, picking up a Wickket in the opening and another in the seventh to end up with an impressive 2 -18 figure figures in only his second T20i match. Meanwhile, versatile Brooke Halliday (1/11 in two excessive) and Suzie Bates (4-0-16-0) pressured with their economical spells, ensuring that Sri Lanka struggled to get swing.

Visitors relied on a 54-lean partnership between Manudi Nanayakkara (35 off 32) and Nilaksshika Silva (20 off 22) to stabilize their inserts after early failures. However, the shout on the key nodes including the rejection of the captain Chamari Athapathth (23 off 29) Jess Kerr (2 for 29), held the Sri Lanka in the check. Wickket on a debut for Flora Devonshire They further suppressed their progress, and they could only manage 113/7 in 20 additions, which in total did below on the decent path.

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Suzie Bates and Brooke Halliday lead New Zealand

By chasing 114, New Zealand was a trembling start, losing Georgia Plimmer for only 4 in the second ending and Emma McLeod For 11 13 in the seventh, while Sri Lanka bowlers were hard to fight for modest targets. However, an experienced dough Suzie Bates It anchored the inings with a good tempo 47 of 46 balls, ensuring that there is no unnecessary risk. She only hit four boundaries, but the impact effectively rotated, absorbing pressure and building strong foundations.

Bates’ release at the age of 15, with 29 rides, could still put New Zealand in a ticklish situation, but Halliday stepped up great, playing an undefeated 46 out of 40 balls. She hit multiple limits at the 16th and 18th additions, accelerating in the right moments to direct her victory in New Zealand. Its composition and controlled aggression helped the hosts reach 114/3 at 18.3 addition, ensuring a pleasant victory and ensuring that the series dropped to the final match.

New Zealand bounces in style! 🔥

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