Sri Lanka put themselves in a commanding position on day three of the first Test against New Zealand, reaching 237-4 at stumps in Galle. Dimuth Karunaratne and Dinesh Chandimal both scored half-centuries, building a crucial 147-run partnership that put the Black Caps on the back foot. Despite losing momentum later, Sri Lanka maintained a strong lead heading into the final two days.
Results for: Galle Test
Tom Latham and Kane Williamson’s sparkling half-centuries led New Zealand’s fightback on the rain-hit second day of the Galle Test against Sri Lanka. Despite losing early wickets, the Black Caps reached 255-4, trailing by 50 runs. Latham scored 70, while Williamson made 55, laying a solid platform for the visitors.