Sri Lanka just secured a historic 2-0 Test series win over New Zealand, thanks in part to debutant Nishan Peiris’s impressive 9-wicket haul Ā¹ Ā². This thrilling victory marks Sri Lanka’s first Test series win against New Zealand in 15 years Ā¹ Ā².
Match Highlights
- Sri Lanka won the second Test by an innings and 154 runs Ā¹ Ā²
- Nishan Peiris took 6 wickets in the second innings and 3 in the first Ā¹ Ā²
- Prabath Jayasuriya claimed 6/42 in the first innings, helping bowl out New Zealand for just 88 runs Ā³
- Kamindu Mendis was named Man of the Match for his stunning 182* in the first innings ā“
The Road to Victory
Sri Lanka’s spinners, led by Peiris and Jayasuriya, dominated the match, taking 19 wickets āµ. The hosts’ massive 602/5 declaration set the tone, with Mendis and Kusal Mendis (106*) forming a crucial 200-run partnership Ā². New Zealand’s fightback was led by Glenn Phillips (78) and Mitchell Santner (67), but ultimately fell short Ā².
This win propels Sri Lanka to third spot in the WTC points table āµ. What a moment for Sri Lankan cricket!