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.

Top-order batsmen Kusal Mendis and Avishka Fernando both slammed centuries to lead Sri Lanka to victory by 45 runs (DLS Method) in the rain-interrupted first one-day international against New Zealand on Wednesday.

Sri Lanka have brought back Dilshan Madushanka and Jeffrey Vandersay has come in for the injured Wanindu Hasaranga

Sri Lanka have been on a steady rise since Sanath Jayasuriya and Charith Asalanka took over as coach and captain. Their recent successes, including s

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 1st ODI live cricket score and match action today. Follow the live scorecard, live commentary and match updates from the first ODI of the ongoing three-match series between Sri Lanka and New Zealand at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium.

Tim Robinson, Will Young, Henry Nicholls, Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Hay (WK), Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (C), Nathan Smith, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy. Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Live Score: Sri Lanka (Playing XI) - Pathum Nissanka,

Sri Lanka will be squaring off against New Zealand in the first ODI of the three-match series on Wednesday in Dambulla