Sun Nov 10 14:19:33 UTC 2024: ## Sri Lanka Spinners Spin Web of Victory, Skittling New Zealand for 135
**COLOMBO, SRI LANKA** – Sri Lanka’s spinners proved to be the difference in their victory against New Zealand in the first One Day International (ODI) on Sunday. The hosts bowled out the tourists for a paltry 135, with the spinners claiming six wickets between them.
Dunith Wellalage was the star performer, taking three wickets, while the other spinners also made their presence felt. This dominant performance allowed Sri Lanka to achieve a comfortable four-wicket victory with six balls to spare.
This victory comes after Pakistan also secured an eight-wicket win in their own ODI series, showcasing the strength of the Asian teams in the current international cricket landscape.