Latham, Williamson fifties extend New Zealand's advantage
Earlier, O'Rourke completed his five-for as Sri Lanka folded for 305 in their first innings
18/09Stumps
1st Test, New Zealand tour of Sri Lanka at Galle, Sep 18-23 2024
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![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
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![New Zealand]( "New Zealand")
255/4 * (72 ov)
Current Run Rate
CRR
3.54
Last 10 Ov (Run Rate)
Last 10 Ov (RR)
37/0 (3.7)
18/09Stumps
1st Test, New Zealand tour of Sri Lanka at Galle, Sep 18-23 2024
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![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
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![New Zealand]( "New Zealand")
255/4 * (72 ov)
Current Run Rate
CRR
3.54
Last 10 Ov (Run Rate)
Last 10 Ov (RR)
37/0 (3.7)
Day 2
SL didn't pay attention to controlling the run-rate, says spin-bowling coach Howard
He suggested the spinners needed a bit of time to get back into the groove in Galle
Latham's sweeping success shows NZ will not get bogged down on turning tracks
A failed sweep did not stop him from playing an imperfect sweep, which did not stop him from sweeping a bad ball for four
Day 1
Sri Lanka pull ahead with Kamindu hundred, Kusal fifty
Kamindu notched up his fourth Test ton and New Zealand fought back with late wickets
'Run in hard, hit the deck hard' - how O'Rourke aced his first outing in Asia
The New Zealand quick crushed it in dry conditions, finishing with three wickets on the first day
Yes, you're still inside the Kamindu Mendis fever dream
What he's doing isn't normal, particularly in the context of Sri Lankan cricket, but it's happening right before our eyes
Others
Southee pleased with depth, variety in New Zealand's attack
NZ are coming off a long break without Test cricket but their captain backs them to hit the ground running in Galle
Jayasuriya on Milan Rathnayake omission: 'Unfortunately we can play only two quicks'
Sri Lanka's interim head coach on how the side approached tough selection calls for the Galle Test
Can New Zealand outspin Sri Lanka in Galle?
Both sides could potentially field three spin-options each, but for a result to be possible, rain has to stay away
