In the decisive third ODI against Sri Lanka, Matt Henry not only reached his 150th ODI wicket but did so with a four-wicket haul, becoming the second-fastest New Zealander to achieve this feat.
Sri Lanka, batting first, set a challenging target of 291 runs, thanks to brisk fifties from Pathum Nissanka, who retired hurt after scoring 66, Kusal Mendis, and Janith Liyanage.
Despite Henry’s heroics, New Zealand’s batting lineup crumbled early, slumping to 21 for 5, highlighting a game where individual brilliance was overshadowed by team struggles.