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.

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.

Sri Lanka and New Zealand are set to clash in a three-match ODI series, starting November 13 in Dambulla. Scroll down for the complete live streaming details for the match.

Sri Lanka have decided to bat first in their first ODI against New Zealand to be played at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla. Check the toss and player XIs

The surface in Dambulla heavily favoured the spinners in the T20I series and it's expected to remain the same in the ODI series as well. A low-scoring encounter is expected and the team winning the toss should elect to bat first. Anything over 245 runs can prove to be decisive.

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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.