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.

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.

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 beat New Zealand by three wickets in the rain-affected match at the Pallekele Stadium in Pallekele. Kusal Mendis starred with the bat in the low-scoring affair as he helped the team cross the line. Vandersay's five-wicket haul in the first ...

Kusal Mendis and Kamindu Mendis Among Four Rested by Sri Lanka for final ODI against New Zealand with South Africa Test tour in mind.

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.

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

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,

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.