New Zealand 136-2 in reply to Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka seizes control of Galle test against New Zealand with sensible batting
Former captains Dimuth Karunaratne and Dinesh Chandimal have combined for 147 to earn Sri Lanka a 202-run lead against New Zealand after three days of the first test in Galle.
Sri Lanka vs. New Zealand: A Thrilling Test Match in Galle
Sri Lanka and New Zealand are engaged in a tense Test match in Galle. New Zealand took a 35-run lead after their first innings, but Sri Lanka responded well, trailing by three runs with nine wickets in hand.
Latham, Williamson shine in Galle Test
Half-centuries from Tom Latham and Kane Williamson put New Zealand at 255-4 and in hot pursuit of Sri Lanka on day two of the first Test on Thursday. The Black Caps trailed by 50 at stumps in Galle with Daryl Mitchell (41) and Tom Blundell (18) to resume in the morning.
Can New Zealand out-spin Sri Lanka in Galle?
A lot has happened since New Zealand last toured Sri Lanka. Back then, in 2019, the world was yet to be introduced to Covid-19, while the Lankans were only just recovering from Rangana Herath’s retirement.
Cricket - Latham, Williamson help New Zealand respond strongly to Sri Lanka
Tom Latham and Kane Williamson led New Zealand's fightback with sparkling half-centuries as the Black Caps reached 255-4 on the rain-hit second day of their opening test against Sri Lanka in Galle to trail by 50 runs on Thursday.
Sri Lanka lead by 202 in first New Zealand Test
Dinesh Chandimal and Dimuth Karunaratne forged a 147-run partnership to propel hosts Sri Lanka to a lead of 202 on day three of the first Test against New Zealand on Friday. Sri Lanka drew first blood in the morning when Tom Blundell was given out caught after a review,
Latham, Williamson Half-tons Take Kiwis To 255-4 In Sri Lanka
Half-centuries from Tom Latham and Kane Williamson put New Zealand at 255-4 and in hot pursuit of Sri Lanka on day two of the first Test on Thursday.
Latham, Williamson fifties extend New Zealand's advantage
New Zealand 255 for 4 (Latham 70, Williamson 55, Dhananjaya 2-31) trail Sri Lanka 305 (Kamindu 114, Kusal 50, O'Rourke 5-55) by 50 runs Partnerships were the name of the game as New Zealand strung together several of significance to come within 50 runs of Sri Lanka's first-innings total of 305 at stumps on day two in Galle.
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Sri Lanka seize back control in Galle Test
A thrilling day of Test cricket unfolded in Galle on Friday, as both New Zealand and Sri Lanka battled fiercely for dominance ...
Black Caps v Sri Lanka live updates: First test, day three in Galle
All the action from day three of the first test at Galle International Stadium.
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An eventful morning in Galle with seven wickets falling on day three of the opening cricket test
The Black Caps were bowled out before lunch by Sri Lanka for 340, after resuming on 255 for four. Then Will O'Rourke claimed one of the Sri Lankan openers to have the hosts 32 for one, trailing by ...
Prolific Kamindu Mendis gives Sri Lanka the edge in 1st test against New Zealand
Prolific middle-order batter Kamindu Mendis struck a fine hundred to rescue Sri Lanka from a precarious position as the hosts ...
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New Zealand set to bowl as Sri Lanka bats first in first Galle Test match
Sri Lankan captain Dhananjaya de Silva won the toss and elected to bat in the first Test against New Zealand in Galle on ...
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A bat-once-and-bat-well scenario is looming for the Black Caps at Galle
Four half-century partnerships have guided New Zealand to 255 for four, a deficit of 50 at stumps on the second day of the first cricket test against Sri Lanka. Tom Latham top-scored with 70 and Kane ...