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Sri Lanka Clinches Series Win

Kusal Mendis and Maheesh Theekshana were instrumental in Sri Lanka's win, helping the team chase down 210 for a win in a low-scoring ODI thriller. They came together when Sri Lanka were 132 for 6, and put on a smooth partnership to guide the team to a six consecutive ODI win at home and their first series win over New Zealand in 12 years.

Key Statistics:

• Total Runs Scored by Sri Lanka: 210
• Total Runs Scored by New Zealand: 209
• Wickets Taken by Theekshana: 3
• Wickets Taken by Bracewell: 4

Series Update

Sri Lanka clinches the series 2-0, and will attempt to complete a sweep in the third and final ODI on Tuesday.

Notable Performances

• Mendis made a fine 74* to help his team win.
• Theekshana had a solid all-round performance, taking 3 wickets and scoring 27*.
• Chapman made 76 for New Zealand.