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.

Sri Lanka ended a nearly decade-long drought on New Zealand soil by securing a commanding 140-run consolation triumph in the third and final ODI in Auckland.

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 triumphed over New Zealand in the third ODI at Auckland, clinching a 140-run victory. Key performances included Asitha Fernando and Eshan Malinga's three-wicket hauls. Pathum Nissanka led Sri Lanka's batting with 66 runs.

Sri Lanka has won the toss and chosen to bat Saturday in the third one-day international against New Zealand at Eden Park. New Zealand made one change to its lineup, naming spin-bowling allrounder Michael Bracewell in place of pacer Jacob Duffy.

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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. The right-hander, who was on 50 off 31 balls when he limped off,