Sri Lanka's pacemen crashed through New Zealand's batting lineup to leave the Black Caps in trouble at 165 for five on day two of the first test in Christchurch, still trailing by 193 runs in reply to the tourists' first innings total of 355.Number five Daryl Mitchell was 40 not out and all-rounder Michae
Sri Lanka's pacemen crashed through New Zealand's batting lineup to leave the Black Caps in trouble at 165 for five on day two of the first test in Christchurch, still trailing by 193 runs in reply to the tourists' first innings total of 355.
Sri Lanka are bidding to grab an unlikely place in the World Test Championship final against Australia. With New Zealand captain Tim Southee having won the toss and elected to field, Sri Lanka's batsmen gave the visitors a bright start in their mission.New Zealand's openers cruised in a 67-run stand before Devon Conway was trapped lbw for 30 by Asitha Fernando.
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