Sri Lanka defeated New Zealand by a commanding 140 runs in the third ODI, securing their lone victory in the series. Sri Lankan bowlers dominated the match, restricting New Zealand to 150 all out after the visitors posted 290-8.
Sri Lanka defeated New Zealand by 140 runs in the third one-day international in Auckland, securing their only victory in the series. New Zealand 's chase was derailed from the start as they crumbled to 21-5 at Eden Park, eventually being dismissed for 150 off 29.4 overs. Sri Lanka bounced back from heavy losses in the first two games. Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka praised his team's performance.
Asitha Fernando and Eshan Malinga led the attack with three wickets each, alongside spinner Maheesh Theekshana. Fernando was instrumental with the new ball, claiming three wickets in the first seven overs. Mark Chapman top-scored for New Zealand with 81, but Sri Lanka's bowling proved too strong. Earlier, Pathum Nissanka, despite suffering an apparent hip injury, top-scored for Sri Lanka with 66, while Kusal Mendis and Janith Liyanage also contributed half-centuries. Matt Henry continued his impressive series for New Zealand with 4-55, taking his ODI wicket tally to 150.
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