Sri Lanka Ends ODI Series with Dominant 140-Run Win Over New Zealand

Sri Lanka's bowlers delivered a commanding performance to secure a victory in the final ODI, though New Zealand claimed the series 2-1.

Sri Lanka posted a competitive 290-8 in the third ODI, led by Pathum Nissanka's rapid 66 despite a hip injury that temporarily sidelined him.
Kusal Mendis and Janith Liyanage contributed half-centuries, while Matt Henry's 4-55 lifted him to 150 career ODI wickets for New Zealand.
New Zealand's chase faltered early, collapsing to 21-5 within the first seven overs, with Mark Chapman’s 81 being the sole resistance in their total of 150.
Sri Lankan bowlers Asitha Fernando, Maheesh Theekshana, and Eshan Malinga each took three wickets, with Fernando's 3-26 dismantling New Zealand's top order.
Despite the loss, New Zealand won the series 2-1 and will now shift focus to preparing for the upcoming Champions Trophy in Pakistan and the UAE.