Rachin Ravindra holds Sri Lanka from victory
Ravindra stands between Sri Lanka and victory in Galle test
Sri Lanka stayed on course for victory against New Zealand in the opening test in Galle despite Rachin Ravindra's unbeaten 91 on Sunday.
Jayasuriya spins Sri Lanka to victory over NZ in 1st test
Left-arm spinner Prabath Jayasuriya claimed a match-turning five-wicket haul in the second innings and nine wickets overall, to lead Sri Lanka to a 63-run victory over New Zealand in the first Test.
Twitter Reactions: Rachin Ravindra stands between Sri Lanka and victory after hard-fought fourth day
Check out the detailed Day 4 review of the first Test between Sri Lanka and New Zealand at Galle, including highlights, player performances, stats, and analysis from the game.
Jayasuriya's nine in the match takes Sri Lanka to victory despite Ravindra's fight
Prabath Jayasuriya was unsurprisingly at the forefront of Sri Lanka's charge finishing with figures of 5 for 68, his eighth five-wicket haul and his seventh at Galle. He ended with match figures of 9 for 204, taking home the player of the match award.
Sri Lanka Triumphs Over New Zealand in Galle Opener
Sri Lanka won against New Zealand by 63 runs in the first test match held in Galle, thus taking a 1-0 lead in the two-match series. New Zealand, chasing a target of 275 runs, was bowled out for 211 with Rachin Ravindra top-scoring for them.
Jayasuriya Grabs Five Wickets As Sri Lanka Win First New Zealand Test
Prabath Jayasuriya took five wickets to steer Sri Lanka to a 63-run victory Monday against New Zealand on the final morning of the first Test in Galle.
New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra stands between Sri Lanka and victory in Galle Test
Sri Lanka is close to winning the Galle Test against New Zealand despite Rachin Ravindra's unbeaten 91. Chasing a target of 275, New Zealand finished day four at 207-8 due to Sri Lankan spinners' efforts.
Cricket-Ravindra stands between Sri Lanka and victory in Galle test
Sri Lanka stayed on course for victory against New Zealand in the opening test in Galle despite Rachin Ravindra's unbeaten 91 on Sunday. Chasing 275 for victory, New Zealand got off to a shaky start and kept losing wickets particularly to Sri Lankan spinners Prabath Jayasuriya (3-66) and Romesh Mendis (3-83),
Ravindra Gives NZ Fighting Chance In Sri Lanka Test
Rookie left-hander Rachin Ravindra's unbeaten 91 gave New Zealand a slender chance against Sri Lanka, with two wickets remaining and another 68 runs needed after day four of the first Test on Sunday.
Ravindra wages lone battle with Sri Lanka two wickets away from victory
New Zealand 340 and 207 for 8 (Ravindra 91*, Jayasuriya 3-66, Ramesh Mendis 3-83) need another 68 runs to beat Sri Lanka 305 and 309 (Karunaratne 83, Chandimal 61, Ajaz 6-90) Rachin Ravindra led New Zealand's charge as they scored 194 runs in the final two sessions of day four in pursuit of their target of 275,
Cricket-Jayasuriya spins Sri Lanka to victory against NZ in Galle
(Reuters) -Left-arm spinner Prabath Jayasuriya took two overs to polish off the New Zealand tail and complete a five-wicket haul as Sri Lanka sealed a 63-run victory in the opening test at Galle International Stadium on Monday.
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