11 Jan, 13:15 (IST)

After disappointing performances in the first two matches, the Sri Lankan side managed to win a game in the series. Maheesh Theekshana, Eshan Malinga, and Asitha Fernando Spicked up three wickets each after half-centuries from three batters in the side. An all-round performance from the side handed them a consolation win.   

11 Jan, 13:10 (IST)

That it! Maheesh Teekshana now also has three wickets as he castles Mark Chapman on 81. A solo fight from Chapman was well appaulded by the crowd.  Mark Chapman b MaheeshTheekshana 81 (81) 

11 Jan, 13:03 (IST)

Out! Eshan Malinga with another wicket as Sri Lanka inches closer to a famed victory. Eshan Malinga picks up his third wicket as he castles Matt Henry. Matt Henry b Eshan Malinga 12 (6)  

11 Jan, 12:55 (IST)

Out! After a 51-run partnership between Nathan Smith and Mark Chapman, Sri Lanka finally gets its eighth wicket. Smith looking to play aggressively but hands catch.  Nathan Smith c Kushal Mendis b Eshan Malinga 17 (29)

11 Jan, 12:24 (IST)

100 Up for New Zealand! Mark Chapman provided some resistance and scored a brilliant 50 against the Sri Lankan side. His half-century played an important role as New Zealand avoided a shameful loss. Long way to go bin the match ut the visitors are in a winning position at the moment still. 

11 Jan, 12:08 (IST)

New Zealand's lowest total against Sri Lanka in ODI was 73. The side managed to cross that mark but on the very next delivery lost captain Mitchell Santner. Sri Lanka looking to close the game early after a solid performance with the ball.   

11 Jan, 11:49 (IST)

Out! That's it the 27-run stand for the sixth wicket ends with Kamindu Mendis taking a good catch in the deep. Michael Bracewell took a chance but couldn't clear the boundary. Michael Bracewell c Kamindu Mendis b Janith Liyanage 13 (20)

11 Jan, 11:40 (IST)

Sri Lanka now has an upper hand in the match after picking up the top five wickets early in the match. New Zealand has the lowest score record of 64 in ODI and 73 against the Lankan Lions in the 50-Over format. the hosts are looking to avoid a big loss at the moment. 

11 Jan, 11:17 (IST)

The Sri Lankan side is charging in with wickets in quick succession. Asitha Fernando takes two wickets in four deliveries putting the Blackcaps on the backfoot.  What a turn-around by the visitors in the final match of the series. 

11 Jan, 10:52 (IST)

Two quick wickets for Sri Lanka with Maheesh Theekasana providing the breakthrough for the side and Asitha Fernando with a banger. New Zealand Openers are back in the pavilion as the Lankan Lions take control of the game early. 

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New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Squads:

New Zealand National Cricket Team: Mitchell Santner (c), Tom Latham (wk), Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Nathan Smith, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy, William ORourke, Mitchell Hay, Michael Bracewell

Sri Lanka National Cricket Team: Charith Asalanka (c), Kusal Mendis (wk), Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kamindu Mendis, , Janith Liyanage, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Eshan Malinga, Asitha Fernando, Nuwanidu Fernando, Nishan Madushka, Dunith Wellalage, Mohamed Shiraz, Lahiru Kumara, Jeffrey Vandersay