Maheesh Theekshana had impressive figures of 4 for 44 with a hat-trick, but it was in vain as New Zealand registered a significant win in the second ODI.
The Sri Lankan top order collapse has been a recurring issue, and it seems like the team is struggling to find a solution to this problem.
Despite Theekshana's impressive performance, the rest of the team failed to deliver, and the New Zealand team took full advantage of this.
The New Zealand bowlers were able to exploit the weaknesses of the Sri Lankan batsmen, and it wasn't long before the entire top order had been dismissed.
This collapse has left the Sri Lankan team reeling, and it will be interesting to see how they bounce back from this.
Theekshana's hat-trick was a rare positive for the Sri Lankan team, and it will be interesting to see if he can continue to perform at this level in the upcoming matches.
For now, the Sri Lankan team will have to regroup and come up with a new strategy to tackle the New Zealand team.
The second ODI was a crucial match for both teams, and the result has given New Zealand a significant advantage in the series.
The Sri Lankan team will have to work hard to turn things around, and it will be interesting to see how they approach the next match.
The fans will be hoping for a better performance from their team, and it will be interesting to see how the Sri Lankan team responds to the pressure.
The next match is just around the corner, and it will be a must-win game for the Sri Lankan team if they want to stay in the series.