New Zealand Cricket Team
Sri Lanka set up final day thriller against New Zealand
Openers Dimuth Karunaratne and Lahiru Thirimanne were involved in a record opening stand of 133 runs.
New Zealand set Sri Lanka tough 267 to win first Test
The wagging of New Zealand's tail cost the Sri Lankans dearly as the last five wickets added 187 runs after the first five fell for just 98.
SL vs NZ: BJ Watling puts New Zealand in strong position in Galle
New Zealand, who trailed Sri Lanka by 18 runs in the first innings, finished on 195 for seven.
Sri Lanka restrict New Zealand lead to 106 in first Test
The Kiwis lost five wickets in the afternoon session, including the big wickets of captain Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor.
New Zealand on level terms with Sri Lanka in first Test
Suranga Lakmal shared the new ball with off-spinner Akila Dananjaya, who was preferred over seamer Lahiru Kumara.
Ajaz Patel takes five wickets as Sri Lanka reach 227 for seven
In reply to New Zealand's first innings total of 249 all out, Sri Lanka were on 143 for two as Mathews and Mendis laid the foundation.
Sri Lanka reach 143 for 3 against New Zealand at tea
The hosts lost Dimuth Karunaratne early in the extended afternoon session.
SL vs NZ: Kane Williamson falls cheaply as Dananjaya rocks New Zealand
Openers Jeet Raval and Tom Latham put on 64 after the Kiwis elected to bat before Dananjaya struck.
New Zealand eye whitewash to claim top Test ranking after Sri Lanka series
Test rankings have added relevance with the new, two-year ICC World Test Championship now under way, culminating in a 2021 final at Lord's.
Sachin Tendulkar hails Brendon McCullum's contribution to New Zealand
McCullum had led the Kiwi side to the finals of the 2015 World Cup. The side was defeated by Australia in the summit clash.