New Zealand Register Their Lowest Total In Tests Against Sri Lanka

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Day 3 of the second Test between Sri Lanka and New Zealand is underway at the Galle International Stadium. The visitors have scripted an embarrassing feat, tumbling for just 88 runs, registering their lowest total on Sri Lankan soil. 

In the first innings, Sri Lanka, batting first, scored 602 runs before declaring their innings. Dinesh Chandimal scored a century, but Kamindu Mendis was the star with the bat as he remained unbeaten on 182 (250). 

New Zealand Fail Against Spin

In reply, New Zealand got off to the worst possible start and lost a wicket in the first over. Afterwards, it was a spinner's show at the Galle as Prabhath Jayasuriya stole the show with his six-wicket haul. Jayasuriya spun his magic and took the crucial wickets of Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, and Glenn Phillips. 

New Zealand batters got out on a similar pattern as they went for drives but missed the turn and thick outside edge resulted in a simple catching practice for Sri Lankan fielders. 

New Zealand's 88 is their lowest total in Test cricket in Sri Lanka. Overall,  it is their fifth lowest total in Asia in Test cricket. The Tim Southee-led side's lowest total in Asia is  62 against India at Wankhede in 2021. Regarding their lowest total against Sri Lanka, 102 was their previous lowest total. New Zealand have enforced follow on as Sri Lanka enjoy a good lead of 514 runs. 

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