Match Coverage

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
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
'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

Sri Lanka BOWLING	O	M	R	W	Econ
AM Fernando	7.0	1	25	0	3.57	(1nb, 2w)
CBRLS Kumara	9.0	4	12	0	1.33
DM de Silva	7.0	0	31	2	4.42
RTM Mendis	17.0	1	69	1	4.05	(1nb)
NGRP Jayasuriya	31.0	3	99	1	3.19
PHKD Mendis	1.0	0	8	0	8.00

New Zealand 2nd innings Partnerships