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All timesNew Zealand breeze past Sri Lanka despite Theekshana hat-trick
Another top-order collapse for Sri Lanka meant they were always behind in the chase, and got nowhere close to concede the ODI series 2-0
Second-string NZ look to hold off resurgent SL as Champions Trophy looms
Plenty of interest will surround Jacob Duffy and Kamindu Mendis as the ODI series kicks off in Wellington
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