Sri Lanka Clinch Series Win Against New Zealand, Sinner Wins Maiden ATP World Tour Finals

Colombo: Sri Lanka registered an unassailable 2-0 lead over New Zealand in the ongoing three-match ODI series, leaving the Kiwis on the brink of defeat. The visitors' victory over hosts was a nerve-wracking finish to the match, which saw them emerging victorious by three wickets.

In a thrilling conclusion, opener Kusal Mendis scored an impressive half-century, helping Sri Lanka chase down a total of 286 runs set by New Zealand in their innings. Mendis' gritty innings propelled his team to victory and earned him the Player of the Match award.

The series win marks another significant milestone for Sri Lanka, with the team now poised to claim the three-match ODI series title against their host opponents.

Meanwhile, in the world of tennis, Jannik Sinner has claimed his maiden ATP World Tour Finals title by defeating Taylor Fritz 6-4, 6-4. The win secured Sinner's place at the top of the tournament and marked a triumphant end to his season.

In other sports news, Australia will face Pakistan in the third T20I of their series on Monday, while West Indies vs England's fifth T20I was abandoned due to inclement weather conditions. Mumbai has announced its squad for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024 tournament, with Haryana Steelers set to take on Tamil Thalaivas in a crucial match of PKL 11.

The world of professional wrestling saw exciting performances from Bengaluru Bulls and Jaipur Pink Panthers as they took down Puneri Paltan in the recently concluded matches of PKL 11.