Kusal Mendis hit a patient 74 not out as Sri Lanka beat New Zealand by three wickets under the DLS method with six balls remaining in the rain-hit second ODI.

The third ODI between Sri Lanka and New Zealand will be broadcast live on the Sony Sports Network in India. Indian fans can watch the live streaming on the Sony app.

Rain ruined New Zealand hopes of a consolation win against Sri Lanka after washing out the third and final one-day international on Tuesday. Sri Lanka won its fifth ODI series at home this year after beating the Black Caps in the first two rain-disrupted games.

The third and final one-day international between New Zealand and Sri Lanka on Tuesday was abandoned after only 21 overs of play due to persistent rain in Pallekele.

No Result New Zealand 112 for 1 (Young 56*, Nicholls 46*) vs Sri Lanka Persistent rain in Pallekele meant the final ODI between Sri Lanka and New Zealand was washed out, with Sri Lanka, who had won the first two games,

Charith Asalanka-led Sri Lanka will aim to whitewash New Zealand in the three-match ODI series when the two sides face off in the final game set to take place at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday,