Rain ruined New Zealand hopes of a consolation win against Sri Lanka after washing out the third and final one-day international on Tuesday. Sri Lanka won its fifth ODI series at home this year after beating the Black Caps in the first two rain-disrupted games.

The third and final one-day international between New Zealand and Sri Lanka on Tuesday was abandoned after only 21 overs of play due to persistent rain in Pallekele.

No Result New Zealand 112 for 1 (Young 56*, Nicholls 46*) vs Sri Lanka Persistent rain in Pallekele meant the final ODI between Sri Lanka and New Zealand was washed out, with Sri Lanka, who had won the first two games,

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner won the toss and chose to bat in the third and final one-day international against Sri Lanka in Pallekele on Tuesday (November 19). Will rain play spoilsport?