Sat Jan 11 11:32:42 UTC 2025: ## Kiwis to Face Sri Lanka in Final ODI at Eden Park
**Auckland, New Zealand –** New Zealand will face Sri Lanka in a final, inconsequential One Day International (ODI) match at Eden Park in Auckland on Saturday, January 11. The match, starting at 6:30 AM IST (local time TBC), is a tune-up game for the BlackCaps ahead of a Tri-Series against Pakistan and South Africa. New Zealand has already clinched the three-match series 2-0 with dominant victories in the first two ODIs.
In the first match, New Zealand cruised to a nine-wicket win, chasing down a modest 178 with ease. Will Young’s 90 and Rachin Ravindra’s 45 led the charge. The second ODI, affected by rain, saw Ravindra again shine with 79 runs, supported by Mark Chapman’s 62, as New Zealand posted 255. Sri Lanka was bowled out for 142 in reply, with William O’Rourke taking three wickets.
The match will be broadcast live on Sony Sports Network in India, and streamed on SonyLIV. Both teams have named their squads, with New Zealand looking to continue their strong form ahead of the upcoming Champions Trophy.
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