Sri Lanka Win Toss, Bat Against New Zealand In 1st ODI

Kusal Mendis 143 and Avishka Fernando 100 put Sri Lanka 1-0 up
A second-wicket stand of 206 was the bedrock of a comfortable win, with a mid-innings collapse ending New Zealand's challenge in a rain-shortened chase
Mendis, Fernando’s tons help Sri Lanka beat New Zealand in 1st ODI
Mendis smashes career-best 143 off 128 balls and Fernando hits 100 off 115 in SL imposing total of 324-5 in 49.2 overs
SL vs NZ 1st ODI: Mendis, Fernando tons earn Sri Lanka comfortable win in rain-hit match
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 143 and Avishka Fernando 100 as Sri Lanka finish on 324
Kusal Mendis crashed 143 off 127 balls, Avishka Fernando hit 100 off 115, and together the pair put on a 206-run stand that formed the bulk of Sri Lanka’s 324 for 5 in Dambulla. Only 49.2 overs of Sri Lanka’s innings was possible,
Kusal Mendis, Avishka Fernando Slam Tons As Sri Lanka Beat New Zealand In Rain-Hit 1st ODI
Kusal Mendis and Avishka Fernando both slammed centuries to set up a convincing 45-run victory for Sri Lanka in the rain-interrupted first one-day international against New Zealand on Wednesday. Kusal,
SL vs NZ: Kusal Mendis, Avishka Fernando fire Sri Lanka to thumping win in 1st ODI
Kusal Mendis and Avishka Fernando starred as Sri Lanka took a 1-0 lead in their three-match ODI series against New Zealand. On Wednesday, November 13, the hosts beat the Black Caps by 45 runs (DLS) in a rain-curtailed match.
Mendis, Fernando and spinners star as Sri Lanka clinch rain-affected ODI opener
Maheesh Theekshana (2-32), Charith Asalanka (2-15) and Jeffrey Vandersay (1-40) spun Sri Lanka to a come-from-behind victory as they sealed a 45-run win (DLS method) over New Zealand in the second ODI in Dambulla. It was Sri Lanka's first ODI win over New Zealand dating back to December 2015.
1st ODI: Fernando, Mendis star with tons as Sri Lanka beat NZ in rain-hit match
DAMBULLA: Sri Lanka defeated New Zealand by 45 runs via DLS method to win the first One-day International match of the series after Avishka Fernando and Kusal Mendis struck fine centuries at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium here on Wednesday.
SL Vs NZ 1st ODI: Kusal Mendis And Avishka Fernando Centuries Hand Series Opener To Sri Lanka
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.
Mendis and Fernando tons earn Sri Lanka comfortable win over New Zealand in 1st ODI
Kusal Mendis and Avishka Fernando smash 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 at Dambulla.
Sri Lanka Beat New Zealand To Go 1-0 Up In ODI Series
Kusal Mendis and Avishka Fernando both slammed centuries to set up a convincing 45-run victory for Sri Lanka in the rain-interrupted first one-day international against New Zealand on Wednesday.
Kusal Mendis credits bowlers for getting the job done in rain-hit game
Kusal Mendis took home the post-game accolades for a career-best 143 as Sri Lanka won the first ODI against New Zealand on ...
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Mendis and Fernando hit centuries as SL down NZ to take ODI series lead 1-0
Kusal Mendis and Avishka Fernando both slammed centuries to set up a convincing 45-run victory for Sri Lanka in the ...