New Zealand spinner Ajaz Patel claimed 6/90 versus Sri Lanka in the third innings of the first Test being held at Galle International Stadium, Galle. Sri Lanka resumed Day 4 on 237/4 before being bundled out for 309. Sri Lanka lost six wickets for 72 runs with Ajaz running the show, grabbing five wickets on Day 4. Here we present further details.

New Zealand were chasing 275 to win the first Test in Galle after spinner Ajaz Patel took 6-90 to dismiss Sri Lanka for 309 on day four on Sunday. Patel posted the best Test-bowling figures for a New Zealander on Sri Lankan soil since 1998,

Sri Lanka is on the verge of victory against New Zealand in the opening test in Galle. Despite Rachin Ravindra's unbeaten 91, Sri Lankan spinners Prabath Jayasuriya and Romesh Mendis troubled New Zealand's batsmen,

New Zealand were chasing 275 to win the first test in Galle after spinner Ajaz Patel took 6-90 to dismiss Sri Lanka for 309 on day four on Sunday.

Sri Lanka made an early breakthrough against New Zealand in the first test, setting a target of 275 runs. Seamer Asitha Fernando dismissed Devon Conway for four. Ajaz Patel claimed six wickets for New Zealand.

Sri Lanka found an early breakthrough after setting New Zealand a target of 275 runs to win the first test as the tourists took lunch on day four at 13-1, needing a further 262 runs.

New Zealand were 114-4 at tea on the fourth day Sunday in their chase of 275 for victory as the first Test against Sri Lanka looked set for a nervy finish. The match had a rest day on Saturday due to Sri Lanka's presidential elections,

So, the equation is very clear. Sri Lanka need 2 wickets in their fortress while New Zealand need 68 more runs to win. All eyes will be on Rachin Ravindra once again who will fight for a good sleep today but might sleep peacefully if he successfully gets New Zealand over the line somehow with a small tail alongside him.