Kusal Mendis 143 and Avishka Fernando 100 as SL finish on 324 | watch live

Kusal Mendis 143 and Avishka Fernando 100 as SL finish on 324 | watch live

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In a dominant display of batting, Sri Lanka posted an impressive total of 324 runs in their ODI match against New Zealand, led by stellar performances from Kusal Mendis and Avishka Fernando. Mendis achieved a career-high 143 runs, demonstrating his skill with consistent boundary shots, while Fernando contributed a solid 100. Their partnership, which lasted until the 39th over, laid a strong foundation, allowing Sri Lanka to maximize scoring in the latter part of the innings.

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Despite a few missed chances from New Zealand’s fielders, Mendis and Fernando batted with resilience and precision, using sweeps and cover drives to counter New Zealand's bowling. The duo reached their respective centuries in the 37th and 38th overs, driving the team past the 200-run mark before Fernando’s dismissal at 222. Later, Charith Asalanka provided a quick-fire 40 off 28 balls, further propelling Sri Lanka’s total in the final overs.

With New Zealand now tasked with chasing a target of 325, they face a challenging pursuit to counter Sri Lanka’s potent bowling and maintain the competitive edge in this ODI series