NZ Vs SL, 3rd ODI: Sri Lanka Beat New Zealand By 140 Runs To Deny The Clean Sweep - In Pics

Asitha Fernando and Maheesh Theekshana took six wickets combined, leading Sri Lanka to bowl out New Zealand for just 150 runs in 29.4 overs. This secured a 140-run victory for Sri Lanka in the third one-day international at Eden Park, Auckland, on Saturday. Fernando recorded figures of 3 for 26, while Theekshana contributed 3 for 35, effectively dismantling the New Zealand batting order as they chased a target of 291 runs. Eshan Fernando also chipped in with 3 for 35, helping Sri Lanka achieve a comprehensive win. Earlier in the match, Pathum Nissanka scored 66 runs in an innings that featured two phases, allowing Sri Lanka to set a total of 290 for 8 after opting to bat first. New Zealand's innings faltered dramatically, as they found themselves at 21 for 5 within just seven overs, with Fernando playing a crucial role in dismantling their top order. Despite the loss, New Zealand won the three-match series 2-1, marking their final home matches before the ICC Champions Trophy, which is set to take place next month in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates.

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Updated on: 11 January 2025 6:39 pm

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka 3rd ODI | Photo: Andrew Cornaga/Photosport via AP

🐎New Zealand team pose for a photo at the conclusion of the 3rd one day international cricket match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand.

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🧜New Zealand's Mark Chapman celebrates his 50 during the 3rd one day international cricket match against Sri Lanka at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand.

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NZ vs SL 3rd ODI | Photo: Andrew Cornaga/Photosport via AP

New Zealand's Mark Chapman plays during the 3rd one day international cricket 🐓match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand.

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ꦿFans and supporters cheer and wave flags during the 3rd one day international cricket match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand.

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Sri Lanka's Asitha Fernando celebrates the wicket of New Zealand's Glenn Phillips 𓃲during the 3rd one day international cricket match at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand.

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🌟Sri Lanka's Kusal Mendis, left, and Kamindu Mendis make a fist-bump during the 3rd one day international cricket match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand.

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Sri Lanka's Kusal Mendis ꦇplays during the 3rd one day international cricket match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand.

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♍Sri Lanka's Kamindu Mendis plays during the 3rd one day international cricket match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand.

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Sri Lanka New Zealand Cricket Photo: Andrew Cornaga/Photosport via AP

𒀰Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka gets injured during the 3rd one day international cricket match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand.

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New Zealand Sri Lanka Cricket Photo: Andrew Cornaga/Photosport via AP

🐻Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka is injured during the 3rd one day international cricket match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand.