Sri Lanka vs New Zealand സ്കോര്‍, 2nd ODI of New Zealand vs Sri Lanka 2018-19

OUT! Caught. Matt Henry to Thisara Perera. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on, by Boult. Finally New Zealand take a catch, Trent Boult shows them how it is done by plucking a beauty from the air with a full length dive.

An unbelievable day of entertainment at Bay Oval has ended in a Black Caps victory as Sri Lanka fell short in an epic runchase by just 21 runs. The tourists looked dead and buried when they slumped to 128/7 in pursuit of 320, but then Thisara Perera unleashed in devastating fashion. He struck 13 colossal sixes, a Sri Lankan record, on his way to an insane 140 from just 74 balls. It was a maiden ODI century for the left-hander, however he'll be left feeling disappointed at the match result. The Kiwis were uncharacteristically sloppy in the field, dropping at least six or seven catches to let the visitors off the hook. Fortunately for them, their batsmen were in fine form earlier in the day to amass a total that proved just enough. Colin Munro, Ross Taylor and Jimmy Neesham all made aggressive half centuries, yet Thisara Perera's innings is the one that will live long in the memory. New Zealand take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series, meaning it is just pride to play for in Nelson on Tueday.

Wide Matt Henry to Thisara Perera. Short, down leg side swayed away, Left to wicketkeeper for 1 run, fielded by Seifert.

Matt Henry to Nuwan Pradeep. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed to deep cover for 3 runs, run save by Munro.

Tim Southee to Thisara Perera. Short, down leg side ducked, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Seifert.

SIX! Tim Southee to Thisara Perera. Full toss, off stump on the front foot flick, well timed in the air under control over deep square leg for 6 runs. Gargantuan, ginormous, colossal! This is an epic innings by Thisara Perera, can he achieve the impossible?

SIX! Tim Southee to Thisara Perera. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs. Another full toss, another six. This is absolute mayhem, Southee is buckling under the pressure.

Tim Southee to Thisara Perera. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Seifert.

SIX! Tim Southee to Thisara Perera. Full toss, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs. Another juicy full toss, it's not the cleanest strike of the night but it clears the ropes and that is all that matters.

SIX! Tim Southee to Thisara Perera. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot flick, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs. Bang, that's gone into orbit. I think we might need a new ball. The biggest hit of the night by some distance, full tosses are just cannon fodder for Thisara at this stage.

Jimmy Neesham to Nuwan Pradeep. Short, outside off stump swayed away, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Seifert.

Jimmy Neesham to Thisara Perera. Short, down leg side on the front foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Boult.

Jimmy Neesham to Thisara Perera. Short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, bottom edge to short leg for no runs, fielded by Neesham.

SIX! Jimmy Neesham to Thisara Perera. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control over deep extra cover for 6 runs. Clears the front leg, swings through the line, six more. My word Mount Maunganui has been treated so some incredible entertainment over the last couple of matches.

SIX! Jimmy Neesham to Thisara Perera. Slower ball back of a length, down leg side backing away pulling, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs. Everything that touches Thisara's bat soars into the crowd. He's getting his own back on Neesham.

Jimmy Neesham to Thisara Perera. Slower length ball, middle stump backing away Slog, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Seifert.

Tim Southee to Nuwan Pradeep. Yorker, off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Southee.

Tim Southee to Nuwan Pradeep. Yorker, middle stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Southee.

Tim Southee to Nuwan Pradeep. Short, outside off stump swayed away, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Seifert.

Tim Southee to Thisara Perera. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long off for 1 run, dropped catch by Guptill. This is one of the most bizarre fielding displays I have ever seen. New Zealand are normally so reliable, Guptill is normally superb, and yet another catch goes to ground. The coach will not be happy at all.

Tim Southee to Thisara Perera. Yorker, outside off stump on the front foot Steer, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Seifert.

Wide Tim Southee to Thisara Perera. Full toss, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed to wicketkeeper for 1 run, fielded by Seifert.

Wide Tim Southee to Thisara Perera. Yorker, wide outside off stump on the front foot, Left to wicketkeeper for 1 run, fielded by Seifert.

Tim Southee to Thisara Perera. Full toss, wide outside off stump on the front foot, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Seifert.

OUT! Caught. Jimmy Neesham to Lakshan Sandakan. Short, outside off stump on the back foot Fended, Gloved in the air uncontrolled to second slip, by Taylor. Relief for New Zealand, Neesham gets the breakthrough with a snorter. Sandakan got in a tangle looking to avoid the sharp bouncer and it ends up ballooning off his glove. Taylor tumbles forward to accept the opportunity, finally they hold a catch. It's all down to the last pair now, Thisara will have to shepherd the strike because Pradeep isn't known for his batting.

Jimmy Neesham to Lakshan Sandakan. Short, outside off stump ducked, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Seifert.

Jimmy Neesham to Lakshan Sandakan. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Seifert.

Jimmy Neesham to Thisara Perera. Slower ball short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Guptill.

Jimmy Neesham to Lakshan Sandakan. Short, outside off stump on the back foot Late Cut, thick edge in the air uncontrolled to third man for 1 run, dropped catch by Taylor, fielded by Sodhi. This is technically another drop but certainly the most difficult we have seen so far. Taylor did well just to get a finger on it.

Jimmy Neesham to Thisara Perera. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Guptill.

Trent Boult to Lakshan Sandakan. Length ball, to leg on the back foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Williamson.