Rain ruined New Zealand hopes of a consolation win against Sri Lanka after washing out the third and final one-day international on Tuesday. Sri Lanka won its fifth ODI series at home this year after beating the Black Caps in the first two rain-disrupted games.

The third ODI between Sri Lanka and New Zealand was abandoned after just 21 overs due to relentless rain. New Zealand, batting first, had reached 112 for 1 at the Pallekele International Stadium when the umpires called off the match due to a wet outfield.

Kusal Mendis and Avishka Fernando smash centuries against a new-look New Zealand as Sri Lanka cruised to a 45-run win under the DLS method in a rain-hit first ODI at Dambulla.

Kusal Mendis hit a gritty 74 not out as Sri Lanka posted a thrilling three-wicket win against New Zealand to clinch the three-match one-day international series on Sunday.

Charith Asalanka-led Sri Lanka will aim to whitewash New Zealand in the three-match ODI series when the two sides face off in the final game set to take place at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday,