Pathum Nissanka has made 66 in an innings of two parts as Sri Lanka compiled 290-8 after batting first in the third one-day international against New Zealand.

Injured opener Pathum Nissanka top-scored with a rapid 66 Saturday as Sri Lanka posted 290-8 in the third and final one-day international against New Zealand in Auckland.

Nissanka made 66 off 42 balls, having slammed six fours and five maximums. This was his 16th ODI fifty which has taken the opener's tally to 2,498 runs at an average of 42.33. He has also smashed six tons in this format. 184 of his runs have come in eight ODIs against NZ at 23 (50s: 2).

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Sri Lanka razed New Zealand's top-order Saturday to comfortably win the third one-day international in Auckland by 140 runs and salvage a lone victory in the series.

Sri Lanka ended their ODI series with a 140-run win over New Zealand in Auckland, powered by Pathum Nissankas 66 and Asitha Fernandos 3/26. Despite the victory, New Zealand claimed the series 2-1.

Sri Lanka triumphed over New Zealand in the third ODI at Auckland, clinching a 140-run victory. Key performances included Asitha Fernando and Eshan Ma

Eshan Malinga, Maheesh Theekshana and Asith Fernando took three-wicket each as Sri Lanka registered huge 140-run win over New Zealand in the third ODI in Auckland on Saturday. With two wins in the first two games,

Recapping the third and final match of the ODI series at Auckland, Charith Asanka won the toss and elected to bat first. Batting first, the Asian Lions scored 290 runs with the loss of eight wickets in their 50 overs.

Having already lost the series, Sri Lankan captain spoke about the importance of finishing off on a high at the toss after he announced his decision to bat first. Pathum