Sri Lanka v New Zealand, 3rd ODI, Dambulla
Sri Lanka thrive in rain-affected match
The third ODI in Dambulla was reduced to 43 overs a side after a delayed start, but Tillakaratne Dilshan wasn't affected as he set about collecting runs at a quick pace •AFP
Four runs short of his half-century, Jayawardene edged one while attempting a scoop shot•AFP
Nathan McCullum launched a late attack and gave New Zealand hope with a 19-ball 35•Associated Press
Mahela Jayawardene, who opened for the first time in this series, lent solidity at the top as Sri Lanka added 91 for the first wicket•Associated Press
Dilshan went on to score a fifty that laid the foundation for Sri Lanka's total of 211 in 33 overs after rain had reduced the match further•Associated Press
New Zealand needed 90 off the last eight overs, but their batsmen were disappointed when the game was called off due to bad light•Associated Press
But New Zealand had no answers to the Sri Lanka spinners and their top six were dismissed with only 63 runs on the board•Associated Press