Pallekele: The third and final one day international between New Zealand and Sri Lanka yesterday was abandoned after only 21 overs of play due to

Kusal Mendis hit a patient 74 not out as Sri Lanka beat New Zealand by three wickets under the DLS method with six balls remaining in the rain-hit second ODI.

This was Sri Lanka's third consecutive ODI series win at home this year having beaten India and West Indies previously. New Zealand had their moments in the series, especially in the second game, however,

Sri Lanka have lost only one of their last nine ODIs (W6 T1) – an eight-wicket loss against West Indies (26 October 2024). New Zealand's Young at least was able to celebrate a ninth ODI half-century, while Nicholls fell just short of a 17th 50 in the format.

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.

Sri Lanka completed a 2-0 series win over New Zealand in the three-match ODI series after the third ODI was called off due to incessant rain in Pallekele.

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.

The third ODI between Sri Lanka and New Zealand in Pallekele was abandoned due to persistent rain, resulting in a 2-0 series win for Sri Lanka. New Ze

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,