Sri Lanka’s Kusal Mendis, right, is congratulated by teammate Avishka Fernando for completing his century during the first ODI cricket match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla, Sri Lanka, on November 13, 2024 | Photo Credit: AP

Kusal Mendis and Avishka Fernando guided Sri Lanka to a 45-run victory via the DLS Method in the first match of their ODI series against New Zealand on Wednesday.

Following an exciting T20I series that ended in a 1-1 draw, Sri Lanka and New Zealand are all set to face off in a three-match ODI series starting on Wednesday, November 13. The series opener will be held at the iconic Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium,