Anderson was named Man of the Match for excelling with both the bat and ball
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New Zealand’s batting duo of Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor scored 97 and 96 respectively to not only crush Sri Lanka by 120 runs, but also give the Blackcaps an unassailable 4-1 lead.
Ronchi and Elliott both made centuries during their record-breaking 267-run partnership
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New Zealand wicketkeeper Luke Ronchi and batsman Grant Elliott broke the record for the highest sixth-wicket partnership in ODI history as the Blackcaps flattened Sri Lanka by 108 runs in the fifth ODI in Dunedin.
Williamson celebrates after scoring his fifth ODI century
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New Zealand batsman Kane Williamson scored a superb century to not only help his side beat Sri Lanka by four wickets, but also give them a 2-1 lead in the series.
Dilshan celebrates after scoring his 19th ODI century
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Sri Lanka opener Tillakaratne Dilshan scored a sensational century to not only help his side beat New Zealand by six wickets, but also level the series at 1-1.
Anderson smashed 11 boundaries and a six during his knock of 81
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New Zealand all-rounder Corey Anderson and captain Brendon McCullum both scored half-centuries to help their side beat Sri Lanka by three wickets in the first ODI in Christchurch.
“We have to take a gamble because he is a match-winner”
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Even though he has been included in Sri Lanka’s World Cup squad, pace bowler Lasith Malinga will have to undergo a fitness test before his participation in the tournament is guaranteed.
Kulasekara’s last ODI for Sri Lanka came against India in November 2014
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Sri Lanka pace bowler Nuwan Kulasekara has been recalled for the upcoming ODI series against New Zealand, which gets underway on January 11 in Christchurch.
“Sangakkara and Jayawardene have carried the burden of the country and thrilled people every time”
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Former Sri Lanka batsman Russell Arnold believes that the national team will sorely miss the batting duo of Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene when they retire from ODIs after the 2015 World Cup.
Dilshan was named Man of the Match for excelling with both the bat and ball
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Sri Lanka opening batsman Tillakaratne Dilshan scored a dazzling century and took three wickets to help his side flatten England by 87 runs in the seventh ODI in Colombo.
Sangakkara celebrates after scoring his 20th century
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Sri Lanka wicketkeeper-batsman Kumar Sangakkara smashed a spectacular century to not only help his side thrash England by 90 runs in the fifth ODI in Pallekele, but also give them an unassailable 4-2 lead in the series.
