Lockie Ferguson Bags All Important HATTRICK, Helps New Zealand Defend Low Total Against Sri Lanka

New Zealand pacer Lockie Ferguson was on top of his game last night against Sri Lanka as he took a marvelous hattrick to help New Zealand defend a low total against Sri Lanka in second T20I to draw series 1-1. New Zealand batted first against island nation of Sri Lanka and were only able to put up 108 runs on board, an extremely low total considering modern standards of T20 cricket. Sri Lanka however failed to capitalize on New Zealand's low score and got all out for 103 handing win to New Zealand and also giving up on ir chance to win two match T20I series. 

Lockie Ferguson Helps Kiwis Defend Lowest Total Ever 

As Kiwis were all out for 108, Sri Lanka h a target of 109 ahe of mselves. Considering match was being played on Sri Lankan soil, it seemed easy eugh work but that was t case as Lockie Ferguson proved to be difference maker and helped New Zealand win match by 5 runs. 

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Lockie Ferguson's incredible hattrick was spre throughout two overs as he first plucked up wicket of Kusal Perera in last ball of powerplay. He picked up Perera as he threw a quick yorker to get him on outside edge. 

In next over he bowled, he got Kamindu Mendis out with an LBW and in following ball Charith Asalanka was caught behind by wicketkeeper. 

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Lockie Ferguson finished match with incredible figures of 3/7 in 4 overs. 

New Zealand will w be playing a three match ODI series against Sri Lanka which will begin on 13th vember.