Ferguson leads New Zealand to narrow T20 win over Sri Lanka with hat-trick

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New Zealand leveled the T20 series against Sri Lanka with a narrow five-run victory in the second match in Dambulla. Lockie Ferguson took a hat-trick, becoming the sixth New Zealander to achieve this in T20 cricket. New Zealand set a modest target of 108, which Sri Lanka fell short of, scoring only 103. Ferguson's hat-trick included dismissing Kusal Perera, Kamindu Mendis, and Charith Asalanka, while Glenn Phillips took three wickets in the final over. Wicketkeeper Mitch Hay made history with six dismissals, the most in a T20 international. Ferguson noted the win was significant for the inexperienced team, especially in challenging overseas conditions.


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