In the first innings of the second Test against Sri Lanka, the New Zealand team was all out for 88 runs.
SL vs NZ, 2nd Test: The second match of the two-match Test series between Sri Lanka and New Zealand is being played at the Galle International Cricket Stadium. The host Sri Lankan team declared the first innings at 602/5 on the strength of century innings from Dinesh Chandimal (116), Kamindu Mendis (182*) and Kusal Mendis (106*). Let us tell you, this is the highest score of New Zealand and Sri Lanka in Test cricket.
After the batsmen, Sri Lanka’s bowlers also badly dominated New Zealand in the first innings. The New Zealand team was reduced to 88 runs in the first innings, this is the lowest total of the Kiwi team in the Test against Sri Lanka.
SL vs NZ: Williamson-Daryl Mitchell returned cheaply to the pavilion
Asitha Fernando gave the first blow to New Zealand in the first innings against Sri Lanka. Opener Tom Latham (2) lost wickets in the very first over. After this, Prabhat Jayasuriya tightened the noose on Devon Conway (9) and Kane Williamson (7). Ajaz Patel was sent at number four, but he could score only 8 runs in 41 balls.
Rachin Ravindra and Daryl Mitchell also failed to play important innings, scoring 10 and 13 runs respectively while wicketkeeper batsman Tom Blundell managed to score one run. Glenn Phillips, who came to bat at number eight, failed to open his account and was out against Jayasuriya.
Mitchell Santner scored 29 runs
In the first innings for New Zealand, Mitchell Santner scored the highest 29 runs in 51 balls with the help of 4 fours and one six. Santner was bowled by Nishan Paris in the 40th over and the Kiwis were all out for 88 runs. Host Sri Lanka took a lead of 514 runs and have given follow-on.
Prabhat Jayasuriya took 9th test five wicket haul
Sri Lankan bowler Prabhat Jayasuriya took 6 wickets for 42 runs in 18 overs in the first innings. He also bowled 6 maiden overs in his spell. Let us tell you, this is Jayasuriya’s 9th five-wicket haul in Test cricket. At the same time, Nishan Paris took three wickets and Asitha Fernando took one wicket.
SL vs NZ: See fans’ reactions on social media here-
Prabath Jayasuriya – with a spell of 6/42.
8th 5W- haul in 15 Innings in Galle.88/10 for New Zealand.#SLvNZ @OfficialSLC@BLACKCAPS pic.twitter.com/1srEdCNXoE
— alekhaNikun (@nikun28) September 28, 2024
Pathetic batting by New Zealand
— Ujjwal Pandey (@ujjwal_pan82122) September 28, 2024
Srilanka destroyed New Zealand!!!
That’s how you take advantage of home conditions, PCB should learn from them 👏🔥#SLvsNZ #NZvSL pic.twitter.com/BK4WncoifF
— Babar Azam’s World (@Babrazam358) September 28, 2024
SRI LANKA – 602/5.
NEW ZEALAND – 88/10.
Prabath Jayasuriya picked 6/42 – Sri Lanka with the lead of 514 runs. pic.twitter.com/RnjmODz4Bu
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) September 28, 2024
New Zealand All out In their 1st inning just on 88 Runs & Very Poor batting From English Player played Today & Sri Lanka 514 Runs Lead Remains For Nz Second inning 💯👏#SLvsNZ pic.twitter.com/p81CWy1U2v
NZ team is like fish…if you take out the water from the ground then you will die#NZvsSL#SLvsNZ#Kanpurtest #INDvBAN #TestCricket
— Sarcasmic (@Salt__to__taste) September 28, 2024
Srilanka under Sanath Jayasuriya#SLvsNZ pic.twitter.com/HDj03DeRR1
— Gagan🇮🇳 (@1no_aalsi_) September 28, 2024