New Zealand pull off narrow win after Thisara Perera's 140
The allrounder smashed Sri Lanka's third fastest ever ODI century while fighting a lone battle, but the home side held on for a narrow win
05/01Result
2nd ODI (D/N), Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand at Mount Maunganui, Jan 5 2019
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![New Zealand]( "New Zealand")
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![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
298 (46.2/50 ov)
Player of the Match
05/01Result
2nd ODI (D/N), Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand at Mount Maunganui, Jan 5 2019
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![New Zealand]( "New Zealand")
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![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
298 (46.2/50 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
All-round match-winner - six of Thisara Perera's best in Sri Lanka colours
He could change games in a flash - here are six times when Thisara Perara did just that
Ross Taylor puts 'big focus' on World Cup with spectacular form
Big totals for the team, an excellent run of scores for himself - all of this is helping New Zealand pick up speed as they head towards the World Cup, he said
NZ butterfingers nearly costs them...six times
A different fielder was involved each time, and the missed chances contributed to the match ending in a close finish
Preview
Settled New Zealand need only fine-tuning ahead of second ODI
Sri Lanka will take heart from their batting in the first match, but they need wholesale changes if they hope to be contenders at the World Cup
