SL vs NZ 1st ODI: Mendis, Fernando tons earn Sri Lanka comfortable win in rain-hit match

By our Special Correspondent

Kusal Mendis and Avishka Fernando smashed centuries against a new-look New Zealand as Sri Lanka cruised to a 45-run win under the DLS method in a rain-hit first ODI on November 13, 2024.

Mendis smashed a career-best 143 off 128 balls and Fernando made 100 off 115 in Sri Lanka's imposing total of 324-5 in 49.2 overs before rain came and reduced New Zealand's target to 221 off 27 overs.