Mendis, Fernando tons deflate New Zealand

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