England captain Joe Root and opener Rory Burns hit century apiece to keep New Zealand quicks at bay for the better part of the Day
Half-centuries from Joe Denly and Ben Stokes breathed life into England who reached 241 for four at stumps after a slow start on the first
England have drawn level in the five-match T20I series win a big 76-rin win on Friday.
A maiden half-century from James Vince powered England to a convincing seven-wicket victory over New Zealand in the opening Twenty20 international in Christchurch on Friday.
Paceman Tim Southee will lead the team in Williamson's absence, with the batsman hoping to return for a two-Test series against the tourists in late
Malinga’s magic floored New Zealand, who in pursuit of 126, were skittled for just 88 with the veteran bowler finishing with 6/5.
Malinga returned career-best figures of 5-6 to bundle New Zealand, who won the series 2-1, for 88 while chasing 126 in Kandy.
The hosts, who trail the three-match series 2-0, have made two changes to their starting line-up from the previous loss on Tuesday.
Kiwi skipper Tim Southee returned impressive figures of 2/18 and fellow paceman Scott Kuggeleijn also took two wickets.
The hosts, who trail the three-match series 1-0, have made one change from their opening loss on Sunday with Kasun Rajitha making way for Lakshan
Given the problems both the sides are left to face, it looks to be an evenly matched encounter.
New Zealand overcame a shaky start to beat Sri Lanka in the first T20I on Sunday night to take 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
Kusal Mendis hit a quickfire 79 to help Sri Lanka post 174 for four in the first Twenty20 international against New Zealand
Sri Lanka opted to bat first against New Zealand in Pallekele after the toss was delayed due to rain.
Sri Lanka have left out some big names – Angelo Mathews, Thisara Perera. Dhananjaya de Silva and Suranga Lakmal – from the squad which will
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