Wed Nov 13 12:46:55 UTC 2024: ## New Zealand Clinches Thrilling 2nd T20I Against Sri Lanka, Ferguson Takes Hat-Trick
**Tamulla, [Date]:** New Zealand emerged victorious in a nail-biting second and final T20I against Sri Lanka, winning by 5 runs in a match filled with drama. The Kiwis, who lost the first game, fought back to level the series 1-1.
Batting first, New Zealand stumbled to a low total of 108 runs, all out in 19.3 overs. However, a stunning hat-trick by Lockie Ferguson turned the tide in their favor. Ferguson’s heroics restricted Sri Lanka to 103 runs in 19.5 overs, despite a valiant effort from the hosts.
This victory marks the end of the T20I series, with both sides now gearing up for the upcoming three-match ODI series.
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