Sri Lankan spinner Maheesh Theekshaana’s created history by taking a hat-trick in the second ODI against New Zealand at Seddon Park,

HAMILTON: Sri Lanka spinner Maheesh Theekshana took a hat-trick Wednesday as New Zealand posted a competitive 255-9 in a rain-reduced second one-day international in Hamilton.

Sri Lankan spinner Mahish Teekshana took a hat-trick in the ODI against New Zealand, dismissing three key batsmen. He became the first player to take a hat-trick in 2025. New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra scored a solid 79 runs.

Maheesh Theekshana's sensational hat-trick vs New Zealand now sees him join an elite list. Read below for details.

In a rain-shortened ODI in Hamilton, Maheesh Theekshana's hat-trick couldn't prevent Sri Lanka from a 113-run loss to New Zealand, who claimed the series with a match to spare. Rachin Ravindra and Mark Chapman led New Zealand's innings before Sri Lanka faltered in their chase.

New Zealand ripped through Sri Lanka's top order Wednesday to win the rain-reduced second one-day international in Hamilton by 113 runs and clinch the series. Sri Lanka spinner Maheesh Theekshana took a hat-trick as the home side posted 255-9 off 37 overs,

Maheesh Theekshana’s hattrick was in vain as New Zealand sealed the three-match series against Sri Lanka with another massive 113-run victory in a rain-curtailed second ODI in Hamilton. After a lengthy rain delay,

Maheesh Theekshana on Wednesday became the seventh bowler from his country to take a hat-trick in one-day international (ODI) cricket. Theekshana's feat

Hosts New Zealand (NZ) continued their ongoing with Sri Lanka (SL). Both sides locked horns in the second ODI of the series at Seddon Park, in Hamilton, on Wednesday, January 8. The clash began with the home side coming in to bat first after losing the toss.