Thisara

Apart for them, Isuru Udana and Thisara Perera picked a wicket apiece.

Sri Lankan all-rounder Thisara Perera scored his first ever century in one-day international cricket in the 2nd ODI between Sri Lanka and New Zealand at Mount Maunganui on Saturday.

Thisara Perera's blistering century ended up in vain as New Zealand sealed a 21-run victory in the second one-day international on Saturday to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

Thisara Perera strikes to break the partnership as Du Plessis departs for 24 after edging one to the keeper.

Sri Lanka, though, got through the death overs without excessive damage, thanks in part to Thisara Perera, whose stable supply of yorkers yielded him three wickets in the final over, and brought him figures of 5 for 55 from nine overs.