Sri Lanka have lost only one of their last nine ODIs (W6 T1) – an eight-wicket loss against West Indies (26 October 2024). New Zealand's Young at least was able to celebrate a ninth ODI half-century, while Nicholls fell just short of a 17th 50 in the format.

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).

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.

Rain washes out New Zealand's hopes of consolation win against Sri Lanka in fifth ODI series victory for the hosts.

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.

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.

Sri Lanka (SL) vs New Zealand (NZ), 3rd ODI Live Cricket Score and Updates: New Zealand have opted to bat in the series finale, seeking a consolation win. Sri Lanka have tested their bench strength, making five changes to their XI as they seek a 3-0 whitewash and extend their dominance at home in ODIs.

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).

New Zealand take on Sri Lanka in the 2nd ODI on Sunday, Nov 17. Here are the squads, live streaming and other updates

The hosts have clinched the ODI series by generating a 2-0 lead. Hence the final game will be a dead rubber. Meanwhile, the Blackcaps after levelling the T20I series by winning the last game, would like to sign off with a solitary win.

They endured a poor 2023 World Cup and haven't qualified for the Champions Trophy, but the last few months have shown clear signs of revival