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.

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Kusal Mendis’ unbeaten 73 trumped Mark Chapman’s 76, as Sri Lanka secured a narrow three-wicket win in the second ODI in Pallekele, and with it seal the series with an unassailable 2-0 lead. It was their first ODI series win against New Zealand since 2012.

Kusal Mendis' unbeaten 74 guided Sri Lanka to a three-wicket victory over New Zealand in the second ODI, securing a series win. Mendis' heroics came despite a groin injury and a challenging target of 210 runs. Sri Lankan spinners restricted New Zealand to ...

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.

Kusal Mendis and Maheesh Theekshana's unbeaten stand helped Sri Lanka chase down the target with one over to spare.

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.