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SL Vs NZ 2nd Test Match Highlights: Mendis' Heroics and Jayasuriya’s Spin Guide Hosts To Historic Series Sweep

Sri Lanka completed Whitewash over New Zealand [Source: @SriLankaTweet/x.com]Sri Lanka completed Whitewash over New Zealand [Source: @SriLankaTweet/x.com]

Sri Lanka has secured a historic Test series victory over New Zealand after 15 years, sweeping the two-match series 2-0 with a massive win in Galle on Sunday. Dhananjaya de Silva’s men outclassed the visitors in every department, sealing the second Test by an innings and 154 runs.

Here’s the timeline of how SL vs NZ 2nd Test panned out in Galle-

SL vs NZ 2nd Test Highlights:  Chandimal, Kamindu, Kusal, Pile On the Runs

Winning the toss and opting to bat first, Sri Lanka quickly set the tone for a mammoth total, despite an early setback when Pathum Nissanka was dismissed for just 1 run. Dinesh Chandimal’s composed 116 off 208 balls laid a solid foundation.

However, the highlight of Sri Lanka’s innings came from Kamindu Mendis, who continued his dream run in 2024, scoring an unbeaten 182*.

His partner, Kusal Mendis, also joined the party, smashing 106* off 149 deliveries as the duo stitched together a 200-run stand for the sixth wicket. Their masterclass pushed Sri Lanka to a towering total of 602/5 before de Silva declared the innings late on Day 2.

SL vs NZ 2nd Test Highlights: Prabath Jayasuriya Spins a Web as Kiwis Crumbles in First Innings

New Zealand’s reply was nothing short of a nightmare as Sri Lanka’s spinners spun the Kiwis into a corner. By the end of Day 2, the visitors were already on the ropes at 22/2.

Day 3 proved even more disastrous for the Black Caps as they failed to even reach three figures, bundled out for a paltry 88. Prabath Jayasuriya was the architect of destruction, claiming 6/42 and adding another five-wicket haul to his ever-growing tally.

With New Zealand trailing by a colossal 514 runs, de Silva wasted no time in enforcing the follow-on.

SL vs NZ 2nd Test Highlights: Phillips and Santner Fight Back But Spinners Have the Last Laugh

New Zealand’s second innings saw a spirited fightback as Devon Conway (61), Kane Williamson (46), and Tom Blundell (60) played with intent. However, just when it seemed the Kiwis were finding their feet, they lost their wickets after getting set.

Lower down the order, Glenn Phillips (78) and Mitchell Santner (67) fought valiantly on Day 4, but their efforts merely delayed the inevitable. Their partnership helped reduce the deficit, but Sri Lanka’s spinners continued to wreak havoc.

Debutant Nishan Peiris made an instant impact with a match haul of 9 wickets, picking up 6/170 in the second innings.

Jayasuriya added 3 more to his tally, ending the match with 9 wickets as well. New Zealand’s fight was short-lived as they were bowled out for 360, handing Sri Lanka an emphatic victory.

SL vs NZ 2nd Test Highlights: Lankans Secure First Test Series Win Vs Kiwis In 15 Years

The whitewash marked Sri Lanka’s first series victory against New Zealand in 15 years, a triumph that will be remembered as one where the team truly came into its own.

With their spinners firing on all cylinders and the batters setting the stage, Sri Lanka proved that they were a force to be reckoned with on home soil.