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| Sri Lankan opener Tilakaratne`s century |
SL vs NZ 3rd ODI
Sri Lanka won the 3rd ODI by 7 wickets against New Zealand (D/L) at Pallekele chasing down 197 runs (D/L) with 11 balls to spare guided by Sri Lankan opener Tilakaratne Dilshan's scintillating century knock 102* off 95 balls. Angelo Mathews played second fiddle scoring 54 runs off 47 balls. With this win, Sri Lanka lead the 5-match ODI series 2-0.-->
Sri Lankan skipper, Mahela Jayawardene, won the toss and elected to bowl first against New Zealand.
New Zealand made 188 for six off their 33 overs.
Jeewan Mendis picked two wickets while Angelo Mathews, Lasith Malinga and Nuwan Kulasekara claimed a wicket each.
The fourth one-day international will be played in Hambantota on Saturday.