Kusal Mendis hit a patient 74 not out as Sri Lanka beat New Zealand by three wickets under the DLS method with six balls remaining in the rain-hit second ODI.

The third ODI between Sri Lanka and New Zealand will be broadcast live on the Sony Sports Network in India. Indian fans can watch the live streaming on the Sony app.

The hosts have clinched the ODI series by generating a 2-0 lead. Hence the final game will be a dead rubber. Meanwhile, the Blackcaps after levelling the T20I series by winning the last game, would like to sign off with a solitary win.

Sri Lanka completed a 2-0 series win over New Zealand in the three-match ODI series after the third ODI was called off due to incessant rain in Pallekele.

PALLEKELE: The third and final one-day international between New Zealand and Sri Lanka on Tuesday was abandoned after only 21 overs of play due to persistent rain in Pallekele. As the rain refused to relent, the umpires officially called off the game at 19:45 local time (1415 GMT).

The second ODI between Sri Lanka (SL) and New Zealand (NZ) takes place at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele on Sunday, November 17.

Rain ruined New Zealand hopes of a consolation win against Sri Lanka after washing out the third and final one-day international on Tuesday. Sri Lanka won its fifth ODI series at home this year after beating the Black Caps in the first two rain-disrupted games.

Kusal Mendis' unbeaten 74 guided Sri Lanka to a three-wicket victory over New Zealand in the second ODI, securing a series win. Mendis' heroics came despite a groin injury and a challenging target of 210 runs.

Kusal Mendis hit a gritty 74 not out as Sri Lanka posted a thrilling three-wicket win against New Zealand to clinch the three-match one-day international series on Sunday. It was also Sri Lanka's first win in an ODI series over the Black Caps in 12 years.