Latest News :- On the first day of the second test against New Zealand, Sri Lanka scored 306 runs at the loss of 3 wickets. In this test match which started yesterday in Galle city, the beginning was a bit surprising for the Sri Lankan team, which won the toss and came to bat first. Padum Nissanka was dismissed by Tim Southee for 1 run. Then Dinesh Chandimal came into the field and formed a partnership with Dimuth Karunaratne.

The pair parted ways after adding 122 runs for the second wicket. Dimuth Karunaratne, who played cautiously, was run out after scoring 46 runs with the help of 4 fours in 109 balls.

Dinesh Chandimal scored his 16th century in 171 balls with the help of 13 fours. Angelo Mathews completed his half-century with the help of 4 fours in 111 balls. This was his 44th half-century. Dinesh Chandimal, who was playing brilliantly, scored 116 runs with the help of 15 fours in 208 balls and Glenn Phillips was bowled. Dinesh Chandimal-Angelo Mathews added 92 runs for the third wicket.

After this, Kamindu Mendis, who came into the field, showed an aggressive game and completed his 5th half-century with the help of 8 fours and one six in 53 balls. At the end of the first day's play, Sri Lanka scored 306 runs at the loss of 3 wickets in 90 overs. Angelo Mathews scored 78 runs and Kamindu Mendis scored 51 runs. Today is the second day of the match.