Battling Kusal Mendis guides Sri Lanka to ODI series win over New Zealand

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. Sri Lankan spinners restricted New Zealand to 209, setting up their fifth bilateral series victory in 2024.