Sri Lanka's national cricket team bounced back from two heavy losses to defeat the New Zealand national cricket team in the third ODI in Auckland. They were led by stellar performances from Asitha Fernando, Eshan Malinga, and Maheesh Theekshana, who each claimed three wickets. Pathum Nissanka, who retired hurt but returned to score 66 off 42 balls, was the top-scorer for Sri Lanka. New Zealand suffered an early collapse, with five of their top six batsmen dismissed for two runs or less, ultimately succumbing to a 140-run defeat.
Sri Lanka Stuns New Zealand in Thrilling ODI Triumph
After suffering two consecutive defeats, the Sri Lankan national cricket team staged a remarkable comeback to secure a convincing 140-run victory over New Zealand in the third ODI in Auckland.
Match Highlights
Sri Lanka's bowlers, led by Asitha Fernando, Eshan Malinga, and Maheesh Theekshana, played a pivotal role in the victory. Fernando and Malinga each took three wickets, while Theekshana claimed three crucial wickets in the middle overs.
Pathum Nissanka, despite retiring hurt, played a valiant innings of 66 runs off just 42 balls, leading Sri Lanka's batting charge. Dhananjaya de Silva and Chamika Karunaratne also contributed valuable runs.
New Zealand, in contrast, struggled with the bat from the outset. Five of their top six batsmen were dismissed for two runs or less, leaving them reeling at 11 for 5. Daryl Mitchell and Tom Latham attempted to salvage the innings, but their efforts proved insufficient.
Background
The ODI series between Sri Lanka and New Zealand is part of Sri Lanka's tour of New Zealand in 2023. The series is currently tied at 1-1, with the fourth and final ODI scheduled to take place on February 12th.
The previous two ODIs saw New Zealand dominate, with the Black Caps winning by 118 runs in the first ODI and by 65 runs in the second ODI. Sri Lanka's victory in the third ODI has breathed new life into the series.
Top 5 FAQs
1. Who was the top performer for Sri Lanka? Asitha Fernando, Eshan Malinga, and Maheesh Theekshana each took three wickets.
2. What was Pathum Nissanka's contribution? Despite retiring hurt, Nissanka returned to score 66 runs off 42 balls, leading Sri Lanka's batting charge.
3. How did New Zealand's top order perform? Five of New Zealand's top six batsmen were dismissed for two runs or less.
4. What is the current score in the ODI series? The ODI series is currently tied at 1-1.
5. When is the fourth and final ODI scheduled? The fourth and final ODI is scheduled to take place on February 12th.
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