Live Cricket Score & Latest News | New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, 2nd T20I, Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand

Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand
Finished
, December 30, 2024
New Zealand
NZ
186/5 (20)
Sri Lanka
SL
141/10 (19.1)
NZ won by 45 runs.
BATSMENRB4S6SSR
Binura Fernando *350060.00
Nuwan Thushara02000.00
BOWLERSOMRWECON
Zakary Foulkes *3.102718.53
Matt Henry403127.75
Current Partnership: 0 run (0.3 ov) | Last Wicket: Binura Fernando 3 (5) | Fall of Wicket: 141/10 (19.1 ov)
CRR: 7.36 | Last Ten Overs: 70/8 6.77
Recent: W··WW1·1111W·W·1W1

Live Blog

08:36 UTC
30 Dec 2024
Ov 5.2

NZ vs SL Live Score – Zakary Foulkes to Pathum Nissanka, No ball

1nb
5.2
Zakary Foulkes to Pathum Nissanka, 1 no ball, No ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Pathum Nissanka goes back and trying to hit , but the ball shapes away late and beats the bat. Umpire signals it a no ball.
08:36 UTC
30 Dec 2024
Ov 5.1

NZ vs SL Live Score – Zakary Foulkes to Pathum Nissanka, No run

0
5.1
Zakary Foulkes to Pathum Nissanka, no run, Dot ball !! bouncer, short length, on the off stump, Pathum Nissanka goes forward to the delivery, letting it go to the keeper without offering a shot.
13:02 UTC
28 Oct 2025
End of over 5 (2 runs)
Sri Lanka 34/1
08:35 UTC
30 Dec 2024
Ov 4.6

NZ vs SL Live Score – Mitchell Santner to Kusal Perera, No run

0
4.6
Mitchell Santner to Kusal Perera, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the leg stump, goes forward, plays defensive shot to the square leg.
08:34 UTC
30 Dec 2024
Ov 4.5

NZ vs SL Live Score – Mitchell Santner to Kusal Perera, No run

0
4.5
Mitchell Santner to Kusal Perera, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, goes forward, plays defensive shot.
08:34 UTC
30 Dec 2024
Ov 4.4

NZ vs SL Live Score – Mitchell Santner to Kusal Perera, No run

0
4.4
Mitchell Santner to Kusal Perera, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the stumps, Kusal Perera goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at slip, who halts the ball.
08:33 UTC
30 Dec 2024
Ov 4.3

NZ vs SL Live Score – Mitchell Santner to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run

1
4.3
Mitchell Santner to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Pathum Nissanka goes forward to make a confident sweep, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
08:33 UTC
30 Dec 2024
Ov 4.2

NZ vs SL Live Score – Mitchell Santner to Kusal Perera, 1 run

1
4.2
Mitchell Santner to Kusal Perera, 1 run, Kusal Perera goes forward to take off break ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards square leg for 1 run.
08:31 UTC
30 Dec 2024
Ov 4.1

NZ vs SL Live Score – Mitchell Santner to Kusal Mendis, No run

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4.1
Kusal Mendis c D Mitchell b M Santner 10 (12) Mitchell Santner to Kusal Mendis, no run, c D Mitchell b M Santner, Caught out !! arm ball, good length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis goes back to hit inside out shot to deep cover but it resulted in a catch taken by Daryl Mitchell. Kusal Mendis is dismissed.
13:02 UTC
28 Oct 2025
End of over 4 (8 runs)
Sri Lanka 32/0
08:31 UTC
30 Dec 2024
Ov 3.6

NZ vs SL Live Score – Zakary Foulkes to Kusal Mendis, 1 run

1
3.6
Zakary Foulkes to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Zakary Foulkes delivers fast ball at good length, Kusal Mendis goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at long on for 1 run.
08:28 UTC
30 Dec 2024
Ov 3.5

NZ vs SL Live Score – Zakary Foulkes to Kusal Mendis

1wd
3.5
Zakary Foulkes to Kusal Mendis, 1 wide, bouncer, short length, on the off stump, An attempted bouncer misses the mark and sails high over Kusal Mendis's head, Umpire Calls it a wide.
08:29 UTC
30 Dec 2024
Ov 3.5

NZ vs SL Live Score – Zakary Foulkes to Kusal Mendis, No run

0
3.5
Zakary Foulkes to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
08:28 UTC
30 Dec 2024
Ov 3.4

NZ vs SL Live Score – Zakary Foulkes to Kusal Mendis, No run

0
3.4
Zakary Foulkes to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis goes forward, tucks it toward the fielder at mid off, who blocks the ball right away.
08:28 UTC
30 Dec 2024
Ov 3.3

NZ vs SL Live Score – Zakary Foulkes to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run

1
3.3
Zakary Foulkes to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Pathum Nissanka goes back to make a confident pull, sending the ball towards deep square leg for 1 run.
08:27 UTC
30 Dec 2024
Ov 3.2

NZ vs SL Live Score – Zakary Foulkes to Kusal Mendis, 1 run

1
3.2
Zakary Foulkes to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis goes forward to make a room for himself and hits it towards long off for 1 run.
08:27 UTC
30 Dec 2024
Ov 3.1

NZ vs SL Live Score – Zakary Foulkes to Kusal Mendis, Four

4
3.1
Zakary Foulkes to Kusal Mendis, Four, Four !! bouncer, back of length, on the off stump. Kusal Mendis goes back, hits cut in the gap towards third man, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
13:02 UTC
28 Oct 2025
End of over 3 (16 runs)
Sri Lanka 24/0
08:25 UTC
30 Dec 2024
Ov 2.6

NZ vs SL Live Score – Matt Henry to Pathum Nissanka, Four

4
2.6
Matt Henry to Pathum Nissanka, Four, Four !! fast ball, back of length, on the stumps. Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease, hits pull in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
08:25 UTC
30 Dec 2024
Ov 2.5

NZ vs SL Live Score – Matt Henry to Pathum Nissanka, No run

0
2.5
Matt Henry to Pathum Nissanka, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, back of length, on the off stump, Pathum Nissanka goes forward, tucks it toward the fielder at short cover, who blocks the ball right away.
08:24 UTC
30 Dec 2024
Ov 2.4

NZ vs SL Live Score – Matt Henry to Pathum Nissanka, 2 runs

2
2.4
Matt Henry to Pathum Nissanka, 2 runs, Matt Henry delivers fast ball at good length, Pathum Nissanka goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
08:24 UTC
30 Dec 2024
Ov 2.3

NZ vs SL Live Score – Matt Henry to Pathum Nissanka, No run

0
2.3
Matt Henry to Pathum Nissanka, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, goes forward, plays defensive shot to the short cover.
08:22 UTC
30 Dec 2024
Ov 2.2

NZ vs SL Live Score – Matt Henry to Pathum Nissanka, Four

4
2.2
Matt Henry to Pathum Nissanka, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps. Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease, hits cut in the gap towards deep point, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
08:22 UTC
30 Dec 2024
Ov 2.1

NZ vs SL Live Score – Matt Henry to Pathum Nissanka, Six

6
2.1
Matt Henry to Pathum Nissanka, Six, Six !! What a delivery! fast ball lands right on the stumps, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers flick shot sending it flying to the deep square leg region for a remarkable Maximum!
13:02 UTC
28 Oct 2025
End of over 2 (6 runs)
Sri Lanka 8/0
08:21 UTC
30 Dec 2024
Ov 1.6

NZ vs SL Live Score – Jacob Duffy to Kusal Mendis, No run

0
1.6
Jacob Duffy to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease to the delivery, tries to defend it with full face of the bat, but the ball jags away at the last moment, beating the bat.
08:20 UTC
30 Dec 2024
Ov 1.5

NZ vs SL Live Score – Jacob Duffy to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run

1
1.5
Jacob Duffy to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease to make a confident defensive shot, but gets an edge, and the ball goes towards deep cover for 1 run.
08:18 UTC
30 Dec 2024
Ov 1.4

NZ vs SL Live Score – Jacob Duffy to Kusal Mendis, Wide

1wd
1.4
Jacob Duffy to Kusal Mendis, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! inswinger good length on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Kusal Mendis with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.
08:19 UTC
30 Dec 2024
Ov 1.4

NZ vs SL Live Score – Jacob Duffy to Kusal Mendis, Wide

1wd
1.4
Jacob Duffy to Kusal Mendis, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! inswinger good length on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Kusal Mendis with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.
08:19 UTC
30 Dec 2024
Ov 1.4

NZ vs SL Live Score – Jacob Duffy to Kusal Mendis, 1 run

1
1.4
Jacob Duffy to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease to make a confident cut, sending the ball towards deep point for 1 run.
08:18 UTC
30 Dec 2024
Ov 1.3

NZ vs SL Live Score – Jacob Duffy to Kusal Mendis, No run

0
1.3
Jacob Duffy to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Kusal Mendis goes forward and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
08:17 UTC
30 Dec 2024
Ov 1.2

NZ vs SL Live Score – Jacob Duffy to Kusal Mendis, No run

0
1.2
Jacob Duffy to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease to the delivery, tries to defend it with full face of the bat, but the ball jags away at the last moment, beating the bat.
08:17 UTC
30 Dec 2024
Ov 1.1

NZ vs SL Live Score – Jacob Duffy to Kusal Mendis, 2 runs

2
1.1
Jacob Duffy to Kusal Mendis, 2 runs, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed cut off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 2 runs.
13:02 UTC
28 Oct 2025
End of over 1 (2 runs)
Sri Lanka 2/0
08:16 UTC
30 Dec 2024
Ov 0.6

NZ vs SL Live Score – Matt Henry to Pathum Nissanka, No run

0
0.6
Matt Henry to Pathum Nissanka, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease to the delivery, tries to defend it with full face of the bat, but the ball jags away at the last moment, beating the bat.
08:15 UTC
30 Dec 2024
Ov 0.5

NZ vs SL Live Score – Matt Henry to Pathum Nissanka, No run

0
0.5
Matt Henry to Pathum Nissanka, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
08:15 UTC
30 Dec 2024
Ov 0.4

NZ vs SL Live Score – Matt Henry to Pathum Nissanka, No run

0
0.4
Matt Henry to Pathum Nissanka, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease to the delivery, tries to defend it with full face of the bat, but the ball jags away at the last moment, beating the bat.
08:15 UTC
30 Dec 2024
Ov 0.3

NZ vs SL Live Score – Matt Henry to Pathum Nissanka, No run

0
0.3
Matt Henry to Pathum Nissanka, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease, tucks drive toward the fielder at deep cover, who halts the ball.
08:14 UTC
30 Dec 2024
Ov 0.2

NZ vs SL Live Score – Matt Henry to Kusal Mendis, 1 run

1
0.2
Matt Henry to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease to make a confident cut, sending the ball towards deep point for 1 run.
08:14 UTC
30 Dec 2024
Ov 0.1

NZ vs SL Live Score – Matt Henry to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run

1
0.1
Matt Henry to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at deep cover, who halts the ball.

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Match Info

SeriesSri Lanka tour of New Zealand
Match2nd T20I
FormatT20I
Date & Time30 Dec 2024, Mon, 11:45 AM
VenueBay Oval, Mount Maunganui, New Zealand
TossSri Lanka elected to bowl
UmpiresKim Cotton, Wayne Knights, Chris Brown (New Zealand, TV)
Match RefereeJeff Crowe

Match FAQs

What time does NZ vs SL start?
Start time (around toss): 30 Dec 2024, Mon, 11:45 AM.
What is the venue and pitch report?
Venue: Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, New Zealand. Pitch: Flat Track Pitch. In T20s, a par score is around ~170.
Where can I get live score and commentary?
Right on this page — real-time Live Score, Ball-by-Ball commentary, and a Live Blog with auto-refresh.

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Pitch & Weather Statistics

Weather
Clear Sky
🌡️ 14.26°C💧 85% (Humidity)🧭 1.01 Wind Speed
Pitch Condition
Flat Track Pitch
🪄 Bat: Average🏃 Pace: Pace & Bounce🌀 Spin: Average

Team Comparison (Last 10 matches)

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Team Comparison (Batting & Bowling, last 10)

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New Zealand Stats

Most RunsBest SRMost WicketsBest Eco. Rate
1

Mark Chapman

NZ . Bat

172 Runs

3 Inns
2

Rachin Ravindra

NZ . Bat

125 Runs

3 Inns
3

Kamindu Mendis

SL . All

113 Runs

3 Inns
4

Janith Liyanage

SL . All

111 Runs

3 Inns
5

Will Young

NZ . Bat

106 Runs

3 Inns
6

Avishka Fernando

SL . Bat

83 Runs

3 Inns
7

Pathum Nissanka

SL . Bat

76 Runs

3 Inns
8

Kusal Mendis

SL . Wk

58 Runs

3 Inns
9

Chamindu Wickramasinghe

SL . All

58 Runs

3 Inns
10

Wanindu Hasaranga

SL . All

51 Runs

3 Inns

Sri Lanka Stats

Most RunsBest SRMost WicketsBest Eco. Rate
1

Mark Chapman

NZ . Bat

172 Runs

3 Inns
2

Rachin Ravindra

NZ . Bat

125 Runs

3 Inns
3

Kamindu Mendis

SL . All

113 Runs

3 Inns
4

Janith Liyanage

SL . All

111 Runs

3 Inns
5

Will Young

NZ . Bat

106 Runs

3 Inns
6

Avishka Fernando

SL . Bat

83 Runs

3 Inns
7

Pathum Nissanka

SL . Bat

76 Runs

3 Inns
8

Kusal Mendis

SL . Wk

58 Runs

3 Inns
9

Chamindu Wickramasinghe

SL . All

58 Runs

3 Inns
10

Wanindu Hasaranga

SL . All

51 Runs

3 Inns

Team Squads

New Zealand Squad

Open squad
WKBATBOWLALL
Mitchell HayTim Robinson
Rachin Ravindra
Glenn Phillips
Mark Chapman
Daryl Mitchell
Bevon Jacobs		Matt Henry
Jacob Duffy
Zakary Foulkes
Nathan Smith		Mitchell Santner
Michael Bracewell

Sri Lanka Squad

Open squad
WKBATBOWLALL
Kusal Mendis
Kusal Perera
Dinesh Chandimal		Pathum Nissanka
Avishka Fernando
Charith Asalanka
Bhanuka Rajapaksa
Asitha Fernando		Matheesha Pathirana
Maheesh Theekshana
Nuwan Thushara
Binura Fernando
Jeffrey Vandersay		Kamindu Mendis
Wanindu Hasaranga
Chamindu Wickramasinghe

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Match Details
Date
2024-12-30 11:45 AM
Venue
Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui
Toss
Sri Lanka elected to bowl
Umpires
  • Kim Cotton
  • Wayne Knights
Tv Umpires
  • Chris Brown
Match Referee
  • Jeff Crowe

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