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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,

PALLEKELE: 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 on Sunday in the rain-hit second ODI. Sri Lanka took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series with the final game also at Pallekele on Tuesday.

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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.

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Sri Lanka has won the one day series against New Zealand after scoring a three wicket victory in the second game in Pallekele.

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

Sri Lanka beat New Zealand in the 2nd ODI held at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele. New Zealand posted a score of 209 from 45.1 overs with the match being reduced to 47 overs per side due to rain. Mark Chapman starred with 76 runs. In response, Kusal Mendis' heroics helped the Lankans win the contest with three wickets to spare.