Rain washes out Sri Lanka-New Zealand final ODI in Pallekele
Published On : 2024-11-20T00:11:47+0530 [ IST ] |
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The third and final one-day international (ODI) between New Zealand and Sri Lanka inPallekelewas abandoned after just 21 overs due to persistent rain.
The umpires officially called off the match at 7:45 p.m. local time (1415 GMT) as the weather showed no signs of improvement.
The match was a dead rubber with Sri Lanka already securing the series 2-0 following a thrilling three-wicket win on Sunday.
Batting first after winning the toss New Zealand were well-placed at 112 for 1 in 21 overs. Will Young (56* off 68 balls) and Henry Nicholls (46* off 51 balls) shared a solid 88-run stand for the second wicket propelling their
Young’s composed knock, his ninth ODI half century, featured eight boundaries.
Sri Lankan skipper Charith Asalanka Charith Asalankapulled off a sensational diving catch to dismiss opener Tim Robinson giving Mohamed Shiraz his maiden international wicket. However New Zealand recovered quickly with Young and Nichol
Having already secured the series Sri Lanka rested several key players including Pathum Nissanka Pathum Nissanka Kusal Mendis Kamindu Mendis and left-arm spinner Dunith Wellalage. Chamindu Wickramasinghe made his debut as a seam
New Zealand also made changes bringing pacer Adam Milne and debutant all-rounder Zakary Foulkes for Nathan Smith and Jacob Duffy but Foulkes did not get a chance to bat or bowl.
Source : Reporters From Sunrise Chronicles
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The third and final one-day international (ODI) between New Zealand and Sri Lanka inPallekelewas abandoned after just 21 overs due to persistent rain.
The umpires officially called off the ma
