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New Zealand has taken an unassailable lead in the three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka. Host New Zealand won the rain-affected second ODI by 113 runs on Wednesday. New Zealand all-rounder Nathan Smith took a dangerous catch on the ground in Hamilton, which surprised everyone. He made a ‘Superman’ like dive near the boundary and showed the path to the pavilion to Sri Lankan bowler Ashan Malinga (4). The video of Smith’s catch is becoming increasingly viral on social media. You too will be left teary-eyed after watching the video.
Malinga tried to hit a big shot on the last ball of the 29th over bowled by William O’Rourke. However, Malinga, who bats left-handed, could not connect the ball properly. In such a situation, the ball went in the direction of third man, where Smith showed amazing agility. After running on the boundary, he pounced like a leopard and completed the catch. For a few moments his entire body was in the air. Smith’s catch is being praised a lot. One user commented on the video, “This is called dedication. You can win matches by catching and New Zealand players know how to fly.”
Let us tell you that due to rain the second ODI was reduced to 37 overs. New Zealand scored 255 runs after losing 9 wickets in 37 overs. All-rounders Rachin Ravindra (79) and Mark Chapman (62) scored half-centuries. Spinner Mahesh Theekshana took the most wickets for Sri Lanka. He took the first hat-trick of the year 2025. Theekshana completed the hat-trick by dismissing Glenn Phillips (22), captain Mitchell Santner (20) and Nathan Smith (0). Whereas, while chasing the target, the Sri Lankan team collapsed for 142 runs in 30.2 overs. Kusal Mendis scored the highest 62 runs for Sri Lanka.
