Sri Lanka 324/5 in 49.2 overs
Key Performers
- Kusal Mendis: 143 (128 balls), powered Sri Lanka with a well-compiled ton
- Avishka Fernando: 100 (115 balls), scored his first ton since 2021 with a stylish knock
- Charith Asalanka: 40 (28 balls), weighed in with a timely cameo at the back end
- Mitchell Santner: despite the efforts of spinners, couldn't impact the game with no sharp turn on offer
Statistics
- Sri Lanka's First Innings:
- 206-run stand between Kusal Mendis and Avishka Fernando
- 5 wickets fell for Sri Lanka, with 3 to Jacob Duffy
- 211 runs conceded by New Zealand's spinners in 33 overs at a rate of 6.39 runs-per-over
- Sri Lanka's second 300-plus total over New Zealand in ODIs
- Brief Scores: Sri Lanka 324/5 in 49.2 overs vs New Zealand
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