New Zealand beat Sri Lanka by 10 wickets
Sri Lanka beat Afghanistan by 34 runs (D/L method)
Match Abandoned
Australia beat Sri Lanka by 87 runs
Sri Lanka beat England by 20 runs
South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 9 wickets
Sri Lanka beat West Indies by 23 runs
India beat Sri Lanka by 7 wickets
He explained that the four Test players were rested for the final ODI after Sri Lanka clinched the series, allowing them to recharge before the demanding red-ball series in South Africa. This rest period also included travel time to Colombo and preparations for the Test challenge.
The game began with anticipation as the fresh pitch at Pallekele was expected to favour the batters, offering a contrast to the slower, more sluggish surfaces that had characterised the first two encounters of the series. New Zealand won the toss and opted to bat first, a decision that initially appeared to pay off as they got off to their best start of the series.
The first match of the tour is set to begin at Kingsmead Stadium in Durban on November 27. The squad will then travel to Gqeberha for the second match, starting on December 5 at St George’s Park. The series is one of two remaining in the ICC World Test Championship for the Proteas, who are still in contention for a spot in next year’s final.
Sri Lanka will eye an ODI series whitewash when they take on New Zealand in the third and final match on Tuesday, November 19. Read below to get SL vs NZ 3rd ODI 2024 viewing options.
The match, rendered inconsequential after Sri Lanka took an unassailable 2-0 lead, will be played at PICS in Pallekele on Tuesday. The players have been rested to prepare for the upcoming Test tour of South Africa.
The final ODI of the three-match series between Sri Lanka and New Zealand will be played at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. Sri Lanka have already taken an unassailable 2-0 lead. The visitors will be aiming to give a strong fightback in the third ODI against host Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka takes on New Zealand in the second ODI of the three-match series on November 17 having taken a 1-0 lead. Fans can find all TV telecast and live streaming details here.
Earlier, Mendis and Fernando combined in a 206-run second-wicket stand after debutant Nathan Smith took a well judged running catch at third man to dismiss Pathum Nissanka (12) in Jacob Duffy's second over after Asalanka won the toss and elected to bat.
The host Sri Lanka national cricket team won the first ODI against New Zealand by 45 runs in Dambulla on Wednesday. Sri Lanka's Kusal Mendis was named Player of the Match for his stunning century.
Having done well in the subcontinent recently in other formats, New Zealand will be confident going into the ODI series against hosts Sri Lanka, who have maintained a good record at home. Mitchell Santner will continue to lead the Kiwis in Sri Lanka as both the sides will be looking to fine tune their squads for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
Hasaranga had finished the two T20Is with six wickets, snapping four on Sunday, and was named the Player of the Series. He has had recent bouts with injuries, having pulled the same hamstring back in August during the home series against India.
With his remarkable hat-trick, the experienced quick was heavily involved in New Zealand's successful 108-run defence in the second T20I. His heroics with the ball ensured that New Zealand bounced back from a 0-1 deficit to make the series 1-1.