New Zealand Secures T20 Series Victory Over Sri Lanka With Game to Spare

Jacob Duffy's four-wicket haul and Mitchell Hay's late batting heroics powered New Zealand to a decisive 45-run win in the second T20 match at Mount Maunganui.

New Zealand posted a competitive 186-5, with Mitchell Hay scoring an unbeaten 41 off 19 balls in a crucial late-game performance.
Jacob Duffy delivered an exceptional bowling display, taking 4 wickets for just 15 runs, including key dismissals of Sri Lanka's top scorers Kusal Perera and Pathum Nissanka.
Sri Lanka, chasing 187, collapsed from 71-2 to 141 all out, losing their last seven wickets for just 14 runs.
The victory gives New Zealand an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series, with one game remaining.
Sri Lanka's captain Charith Asalanka acknowledged his team's struggle to adapt to New Zealand's bouncy pitches and praised the hosts' strong performance.