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Seamer Mohamed Shiraz: Persistent rain in Pallekele brought to an untimely end the final One-day International between Sri Lanka and New Zealand, with the match officially abandoned after just 21 overs. Despite a promising start, the weather meant the game would not proceed further, and Sri Lanka, who had already secured victories in the first two matches, claimed the series 2-0.

This marks Sri Lanka's fifth ODI series win of the year, adding another impressive achievement to their 2024 campaign.

The game began with anticipation as the fresh pitch at Pallekele was expected to favour the batters, offering a contrast to the slower, more sluggish surfaces that had characterised the first two encounters of the series.