Pallekele will replace Colombo as the venue for the matches on Sunday and Tuesday, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said in a statement.

"This decision was made considering the prevailing weather patterns and available ground conditions," it said. "SLC will be constantly monitoring weather conditions for further review."

Rain in Pallekele has already marred a one-off Twenty20 international and the opening one-dayer, which were abandoned. Only 16 overs were bowled in the T20 game while the one-day match was called off without a ball being bowled.

Hambantota is scheduled to host the last two one-day internationals on November 10 and 12.

Sri Lanka and New Zealand will also play two Tests after the one-day series.