Kusal Mendis' patient yet vital 74 helped Sri Lanka beat New Zealand by three wickets under the DLS method with six balls remaining in the rain-hit second ODI on Sunday. (More Cricket News)
The win ensured the hosts took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series with the final game also at Pallekele on Tuesday. The Island Nation had already won the first one-day international by 45 runs — also by DLS — after rain disrupted that game at Dambulla.
It was Sri Lanka’s fifth ODI series win at home in 2024 after it had beaten Zimbabwe, Afghanistan, India and West Indies. Sri Lanka couldn’t qualify for next year’s Champions Trophy after finishing ninth at last year’s 50-over World Cup in India, but has since then lost just one ODI series in Bangladesh while winning five at home.
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand ODI Squads:
New Zealand: Mitchell Santner (c), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Josh Clarkson, Jacob Duffy, Lockie Ferguson, Zak Foulkes, Dean Foxcroft, Mitch Hay (WK), Henry Nicholls, Glenn Phillips, Tim Robinson, Nathan Smith, Ish Sodhi, Will Young
Sri Lanka: Charith Asalanka , Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Kamindu Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal, Avishka Fernando, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Jeffrey Vandersay, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Nuwan Thushara, Matheesha Pathirana, Binura Fernando, Asitha Fernando
Sri Lanka Vs New Zealand 3rd ODI Live Streaming:
When will the 3rd SL vs NZ T20I match be played?
The 3rd Sri Lanka vs New Zealand ODI match will be played on Tuesday, November 19, at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele.
What time will the 3rd SL vs NZ ODI match start?
The 3rd Sri Lanka vs New Zealand ODI match will start at 2:30 PM IST.
Where to watch the Sri Lanka vs New Zealand white-ball series in India?
New Zealand's white ball tour to Sri Lanka will be live streamed on FanCode application and website.
