New Zealand 136-2 in reply to Sri Lanka
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,
Sri Lanka Battles Hard Against New Zealand in Opening Test
Sri Lanka found themselves in a strong position on the third day of the opening test against New Zealand in Galle. Dimuth Karunaratne and Dinesh Chandimal scored half-centuries as the hosts reached 237-4.
Sri Lanka seizes control of Galle test against New Zealand with sensible batting
After a tense battle to open the first test between Sri Lanka and New Zealand, the hosts are feeling in control as they finished day three at 237-4 to lead by 202 runs with six wickets in hand. Half-centuries from former captains Dimuth Karunaratne (83) and Dinesh Chandimal (61) steadied the Sri Lankan innings after Pathum Nissanka fell cheaply in the third over.
O'Rourke Strikes Early For Kiwis As Sri Lanka Trail By Three
Rookie New Zealand pace bowler William O'Rourke struck early to send back Sri Lanka opener Pathum Nissanka as the hosts returned to bat on day three of the opening Test on Friday.
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.
SL vs NZ: William O'Rourke shines again, but Sri Lanka edge ahead in 1st Test
Dimuth Karunaratne's 83 has helped Sri Lanka take a lead of 202 runs at Stumps on Day 3 of the opening Test against New Zealand in Galle.
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.
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.
New Zealand 136-2 in reply to Sri Lanka after Latham half-ton
Opener Tom Latham made 70 to power New Zealand's reply before departing in the final over before tea on the second day of the first Sri Lanka Test with the tourists 136-2 on Thursday. Latham put on a 63-run opening stand before Sri Lanka broke through when Devon Conway missed a straight ball from off-spinner Ramesh Mendis and was sent back lbw for 11.
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