This was Sri Lanka's third consecutive ODI series win at home this year having beaten India and West Indies previously. New Zealand had their moments in the series, especially in the second game, however,

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.

The third ODI between Sri Lanka and New Zealand will be broadcast live on the Sony Sports Network in India. Indian fans can watch the live streaming on the Sony app.

PALLEKELE: The third and final one-day international between New Zealand and Sri Lanka on Tuesday was abandoned after only 21 overs of play due to persistent rain in Pallekele. As the rain refused to relent, the umpires officially called off the game at 19:45 local time (1415 GMT).

Rain ruined New Zealand hopes of a consolation win against Sri Lanka after washing out the third and final one-day international on Tuesday. Sri Lanka won its fifth ODI series at home this year after beating the Black Caps in the first two rain-disrupted games.

Will Young, Tim Robinson, Henry Nicholls, Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Hay (WK), Mitchell Santner (C), Ish Sodhi, Zakary Foulkes (In for Nathan Smith), Adam Milne (In for Jacob Duffy).

In the upcoming third one-day international match of the New Zealand Tour of Sri Lanka 2024, Sri Lanka are scheduled to compete against New Zealand on 19th November. Sri Lanka emerged victorious in the second ODI against New Zealand,