Following their impressive 63-run victory over New Zealand in the first Test, Sri Lanka has ascended to third place in the World Test Championship points table. The match concluded dramatically on September 23, with Sri Lanka securing the win just 15 minutes into the final day.
New Zealand, chasing a target of 275 runs, was bowled out for 211 in their second innings, with Rachin Ravindra putting up a commendable fight, scoring 91 runs before being dismissed by Prabath Jayasuriya. Jayasuriya’s early strike not only marked a crucial moment in the match but also solidified his role as Sri Lanka’s leading bowler, finishing with figures of 5 for 68 and a total of 9 wickets for the match.
In the first innings, Sri Lanka posted scores of 305 and 309, while New Zealand managed 340 in their first innings. Ramesh Mendis also played a significant role, taking 3 wickets for 83 runs in the second innings, bringing his match total to 6.
With this victory, Sri Lanka leads the two-match series 1-0. The second Test is set to begin on September 26 at Galle Stadium, where both teams will look to capitalize on their performances and vie for series victory.
