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NZ Vs SL, 3rd T20I: Perera라이브 바카라 Nelson Ton Gives Sri Lanka Consolation Win - In Pics

A match-winning century from Kusal Perera, followed up with decent spells from Wanindu Hasaranga and Charith Asalanka took Sri Lanka over the line to a seven-run win over New Zealand, in the third and final T20I at the Saxton Oval in Nelson on Thursday, January 2. Defending a massive 219, the tourists held New Zealand to 211 in their 20 overs, with Hasaranga and Asalanka taking five wickets between them. A three-match ODI series follows, starting January 5.

New Zealand Vs Sri Lanka Cricket NZ Vs SL 3rd T20I photo gallery: Wanindu Hasaranga
NZ Vs SL 3rd T20I: Sri Lanka's Wanindu Hasaranga celebrate withh teammates | Photo: Chris Symes/Photosport via AP

Sri Lanka player Wanindu Hasaranga (49) celebrates during the 3rd T20 match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka at Saxton Oval in Nelson, New Zealand.

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New Zealand Vs Sri Lanka Cricket NZ Vs SL 3rd T20I photo gallery: Zak Foulkes
NZ Vs SL 3rd T20I: New Zealand's Zak Foulkes plays a shot | Photo: Chris Symes/Photosport via AP

New Zealand's Zak Foulkes plays during the 3rd T20 match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka at Saxton Oval in Nelson, New Zealand.

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New Zealand Vs Sri Lanka Cricket NZ Vs SL 3rd T20I photo gallery: Mitchell Santner
NZ Vs SL 3rd T20I: New Zealand's Mitchell Santner plays a shot | Photo: Chris Symes/Photosport via AP

New Zealand's Mitchell Santner plays during the 3rd T20 match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka at Saxton Oval in Nelson, New Zealand.

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New Zealand Vs Sri Lanka Cricket NZ Vs SL 3rd T20I photo gallery: Rachin Ravindra
NZ Vs SL 3rd T20I: New Zealand player Rachin Ravindra scores fifty runs | Photo: Chris Symes/Photosport via AP

New Zealand player Rachin Ravindra scores fifty runs during the 3rd T20 match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka at Saxton Oval in Nelson, New Zealand.

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New Zealand Vs Sri Lanka Cricket NZ Vs SL 3rd T20I photo gallery: Tim Robinson
NZ Vs SL 3rd T20I: New Zealand's Tim Robinson plays a shot | Photo: Chris Symes/Photosport via AP

New Zealand's Tim Robinson plays during the 3rd T20 match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka at Saxton Oval in Nelson, New Zealand.

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New Zealand Vs Sri Lanka Cricket NZ Vs SL 3rd T20I photo gallery: Rachin Ravindra
NZ Vs SL 3rd T20I: New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra plays a shot | Photo: Chris Symes/Photosport via AP

New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra plays during the 3rd T20 match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka at Saxton Oval in Nelson, New Zealand.

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New Zealand Vs Sri Lanka Cricket NZ Vs SL 3rd T20I photo gallery: Kusal Perera
NZ Vs SL 3rd T20I: Sri Lanka player Kusal Perera celebrates his century | Photo: Chris Symes/Photosport via AP

Sri Lanka player Kusal Perera celebrates his century during the 3rd T20 match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka at Saxton Oval in Nelson, New Zealand.

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New Zealand Vs Sri Lanka Cricket NZ Vs SL 3rd T20I photo gallery:
NZ Vs SL 3rd T20I: New Zealand players celebrate a wicket | Photo: Chris Symes/Photosport via AP

New Zealand players celebrate the wicket of Sri Lanka player Kusal Mendis during the 3rd T20 match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka at Saxton Oval in Nelson, New Zealand.

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New Zealand Vs Sri Lanka Cricket NZ Vs SL 3rd T20I photo gallery: Kusal Mendis
NZ Vs SL 3rd T20I: Sri Lanka's Kusal Mendis plays shot | Photo: Chris Symes/Photosport via AP

Sri Lanka's Kusal Mendis plays during the 3rd T20 match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka at Saxton Oval in Nelson, New Zealand.

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NZ Vs SL 3rd T20I: Fans and Supporters cheer during the match | Photo: Chris Symes/Photosport via AP

Fans and Supporters cheer during the 3rd T20 match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka at Saxton Oval in Nelson, New Zealand.

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