Jacob Duffy starred with the ball after excellent batting efforts from Tim Robinson, Mark Chapman and Mitchell Hay in New Zealand's T20I win over Sri Lanka.

A late bowling resurgence led by Jacob Duffy secured a narrow eight-run victory for New Zealand against Sri Lanka. Duffy's three wickets in four balls changed the game as Sri Lanka, chasing 173, collapsed from 121-0 to 164-6.

Crucial wickets to Jacob Duffy and a rollicking cameo with the bat by Mitchell Hay saw New Zealand beat Sri Lanka to wrap up their Twenty20 series with a

A late bowling fightback sparked by Jacob Duffy produced a remarkable eight-run victory for New Zealand against Sri Lanka at Mount Maunganui on Saturday. Sri Lanka, with openers Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis in sparkling form, were cruising towards the 173-run target when they reached 95 without loss at the halfway stage.

New Zealand rode on Jacob Duffy's brilliant four-fer and Mitchell Hay's blistering knock to thrash Sri Lanka by 45 runs in the second T20I at the Bay Oval on December 30. Sri Lanka suffered another close defeat in their pursuit of victory.

Batting first, half-centuries from Daryl Mitchell (62) and Michael Bracewell (59) had helped New Zealand recover from 65-5 after nine overs to a competitive total of 172-8.

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The 3rd T20I between New Zealand and Sri Lanka is scheduled to occur at Saxton Oval, Nelson, on January 2, 2025. Sri Lanka were unable to chase down 173 in the opening match despite being in a strong position at one point.

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