SL vs NZ: Sri Lanka takes commanding lead with clinical victory

Sri Lanka

* Sri Lanka has taken a commanding lead in the two-match Test series against New Zealand, winning the first Test by 10 wickets in Galle. * The victory was Sri Lanka's first Test win over New Zealand since 2006. * Sri Lanka's victory was built on a strong bowling performance, with the team taking 20 wickets in the match.

New Zealand

* New Zealand were outplayed in all departments of the game, with their batting, bowling, and fielding all below par. * The loss was New Zealand's first Test defeat since they lost to England in March 2022. * New Zealand will need to improve their performance in the second Test if they want to level the series.

The match

* The match was played in Galle, Sri Lanka, from November 19-23, 2022. * Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat first. * Sri Lanka scored 356 runs in their first innings, with Kusal Mendis scoring 134 runs. * New Zealand were bowled out for 212 runs in their first innings, with Tom Latham scoring 83 runs. * Sri Lanka enforced the follow-on, and New Zealand were bowled out for 125 runs in their second innings. * Sri Lanka reached their target of 16 runs without losing a wicket to win the match.

The series

* The second Test of the series will be played in Colombo, Sri Lanka, from November 27-December 1, 2022. * Sri Lanka will be looking to win the series 2-0, while New Zealand will be hoping to level the series.

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