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Seven years ago, facing defeat in the two-test series, then New Zealand captain Ross Taylor produced a belligerent 142 and 74 in the second test, at the P Sara Stadium, to level the series. (Photo:AP)

New Zealand look to repeat 2012 performance once again

In 2012, Sri Lanka hammered New Zealand by 10 wickets in the first test in Galle.

21 Aug 2019 4:52 PM IST

Tom Latham tries to play a shot during the third day of the opening Test cricket match between Sri Lanka and New Zealand. (Photo:AFP)

New Zealand now better acquainted with Sri Lankan conditions

New Zealand's only warm-up game was badly affected by torrential rain and the Black Caps went into the match in Galle a...

20 Aug 2019 3:30 PM IST

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson praised Sri Lanka skipper Dimuth Karunaratnes brilliant match-winning ton saying that it was a fantastic hundred. (Photo: AP)

'It was a fantastic hundred by Dimuth': Kane Williamson

Williamson also said that they thought the wicket would deteriorate more than it did.

18 Aug 2019 9:00 PM IST

After stitching a 161-run first-wicket partnership with skipper Dimuth Karunaratne, Lahiru Thirimanne (64) was caught in front of the wickets by William Somerville. (Photo: AFP)

Sri Lanka defeat New Zealand by six wickets in first Test match

Chasing a target of 268, Sri Lanka resumed their batting from 133 without the loss of any wicket.

18 Aug 2019 1:58 PM IST

Karunaratne was unbeaten on 71 off 168 balls with two boundaries while Thirimanne was on 57 having faced 132 deliveries and hit four fours. (Photo: AFP)

Sri Lanka set up final day thriller against New Zealand

Openers Dimuth Karunaratne and Lahiru Thirimanne were involved in a record opening stand of 133 runs.

17 Aug 2019 7:30 PM IST

New Zealand were bowled out for 285 in their second innings on Saturday, setting Sri Lanka a tough target of 267 runs to win the first Test at Galle. (Photo: AP)

New Zealand set Sri Lanka tough 267 to win first Test

The wagging of New Zealand's tail cost the Sri Lankans dearly as the last five wickets added 187 runs after the first...

17 Aug 2019 3:04 PM IST

A fighting half-century by wicket keeper-batsman BJ Watling helped New Zealand to take a lead of 177 at stumps on day three in the first Test match against Sri Lanka in Galle on Friday. (Photo:AFP)

SL vs NZ: BJ Watling puts New Zealand in strong position in Galle

New Zealand, who trailed Sri Lanka by 18 runs in the first innings, finished on 195 for seven.

16 Aug 2019 9:05 PM IST

Left-arm spinner Lasith Embuldeniya, the man tipped to fill the boots of Sri Lankan legend Rangana Herath, struck a couple of massive blows in the second essay after failing to claim a wicket in the first innings. (Photo: AFP)

Sri Lanka restrict New Zealand lead to 106 in first Test

The Kiwis lost five wickets in the afternoon session, including the big wickets of captain Kane Williamson and Ross...

16 Aug 2019 5:22 PM IST

The tourists lost opener Jeet Raval for four runs but captain Kane Williamson, who joined Tom Latham, was watchful and the Kiwis went to lunch without further damage. (Photo: AFP)

New Zealand on level terms with Sri Lanka in first Test

Suranga Lakmal shared the new ball with off-spinner Akila Dananjaya, who was preferred over seamer Lahiru Kumara.

16 Aug 2019 2:55 PM IST

What made this incident hilarious is that after it had taken place, Boult tried to run away from the Sri Lankan fielders as they circled him and tried to get the ball. (Photo: AP)

Ball gets stuck in Trent Boult's helmet, on-field players react...

Boult, while trying to paddle sweep a delivery from spinner Embuldeniya, found a leading edge as the ball got trapped...

16 Aug 2019 1:21 PM IST

Left-arm spinner Ajaz Patel became the first New Zealander to claim a five-wicket haul in Galle as the tourists restricted Sri Lanka to 227 for seven at stumps on day two of the first Test on Thursday. (Photo: ICC/Twitter)

Ajaz Patel takes five wickets as Sri Lanka reach 227 for seven

In reply to New Zealand's first innings total of 249 all out, Sri Lanka were on 143 for two as Mathews and Mendis laid...

15 Aug 2019 8:30 PM IST

Top-order batsman Kusal Mendis completed his 10th Test half-century and shared a 77-run stand with Angelo Mathews as Sri Lanka reached 143 for three at tea on day two of the first Test. (Photo:ICC/Twitter))

Sri Lanka reach 143 for 3 against New Zealand at tea

The hosts lost Dimuth Karunaratne early in the extended afternoon session.

15 Aug 2019 6:27 PM IST