Prolific middle-order batter Kamindu Mendis struck a fine hundred to rescue Sri Lanka from a precarious position as the hosts reached 302-7 at stumps on Day 1 of the first test against New Zealand.

A sensational spell of fast bowling by New Zealand rookie William O’Rourke rocked Sri Lanka as the home side was bowled out for 305 runs in the first innings of the first cricket test on Thursday. O’Rourke,

Tom Latham and Kane Williamson's half-centuries lead New Zealand to 255-4 on day two of the first Test against Sri Lanka.

Half-centuries from Tom Latham and Kane Williamson put New Zealand at 255-4 and in hot pursuit of Sri Lanka on day two of the first Test on Thursday.

New Zealand were supposed to come into this Test on the back of having played Afghanistan in what would’ve been ideal preparation for a tough Sub Continental assignment. However, terrible rain saw all five scheduled days washed out and the match abandoned with a ball being bowled, which leaves the Black Caps in danger of being undercooked.

Opener Tom Latham made 70 to power New Zealand's reply before departing in the final over before tea on the second day of the first Sri Lanka Test with the tourists 136-2 on Thursday. Latham put on a 63-run opening stand before Sri Lanka broke through when Devon Conway missed a straight ball from off-spinner Ramesh Mendis and was sent back lbw for 11.

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Live Score: Sri Lanka. Prabath Jayasuriya 0 (11) Ramesh Mendis 14 (42) New Zealand. Ajaz Patel 1/58 (19) Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka's Kamindu Mendis staged a back-to-wall half-century against New Zealand Wednesday, as the hosts reached 178 for five at tea on day one of the first Test. The first Test, on the imposing grounds beneath the walls of the 17th century Galle Fort,