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Sri Lanka clinched their first ODI series victory over New Zealand since 2012, marking a historic achievement with a narrow 3-wicket win in Pallekele. After a 12-year wait, the hosts thwarted the Kiwis,

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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. It was also Sri Lanka's first win in an ODI series over the Black Caps in 12 years.

Kusal Mendis unbeaten 74 helped Sri Lanka clinch an ODI series win over New Zealand with a three-wicket win in the second match.

Kusal Mendis and Avishka Fernando smash centuries against a new-look New Zealand as Sri Lanka cruised to a 45-run win under the DLS method in a rain-hit first ODI at Dambulla.

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Kusal Mendis was adjudged the Player of the Match (POTM) for two stumpings and an unbeaten 74-run knock under a tremendous amount of pressure. Mendis was the only Sri Lankan batter who looked at ease against the Kiwi spinners.

Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to field in the second one-day international against New Zealand on Sunday. Kusal Mendis and Avishka Fernando smashed centuries in Sri Lanka's 45-run win under the DLS method in a rain-affected first ODI on Wednesday to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

Sri Lanka continue their domination at home as they take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match ODI series against New Zealand