Sri Lanka has decided to rest star batsman Kusal Mendis and three other players for the final ODI against New Zealand. Despite holding an unassailable 2-0 lead, the hosts aim for a clean sweep in Pallekele.

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.

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.

Charith Asalanka said that the high possibility of dew in the evening played a role in the decision to chase, while Mitchell Santner said New Zealand were undecided on whether they would have bowled first as well but was happy to take first lease of a good batting track.

Sri Lanka continue their domination at home as they take a 2-0 lead in the 3-match ODI series against New Zealand. Sri Lanka beat New Zealand by three wickets in the rain-affected match at the Pallekele Stadium in Pallekele.

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Kusal Mendis's 74 not out led Sri Lanka to a three-wicket victory against New Zealand in a rain-hit ODI, securing a 2-0 series lead. Despite falling to 163-7, Mendis and Maheesh Theekshana's partnership helped Sri Lanka achieve a target of 210 in 46 overs,

Sri Lanka's in-form batsman Kusal Mendis and three others have been given a break from the third one-day international against New Zealand, the country's cricket board said Monday. The hosts, with an unbeatable 2-0 lead in the three-match series ...

Sri Lanka’s in-form batsman Kusal Mendis and three others have been given a break from the third one-day international against New Zealand, the country’s cricket board said Monday.