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.

Kane Williamson is arguably the best batter that New Zealand have produced in international cricket. He has most runs, most centuries, the best average, and most half-centuries for New Zealand.

By Caroline ChepkorirPrabath Jayasuriya shined as Sri Lanka secured 63 runs against New Zealand in the first of the two Test series at the Galle International Stadium in Galle. He claimed five wickets.