Sri Lanka beat New Zealand by 63 runs in the first Test at Galle. Chasing 275 for victory, the visitors were kept in the hunt by Rachin Ravindra’s 92 off 168 balls while Prabath Jayasuriya’s fifer, combined with Ramesh Mendis’ three-fer dismantled the Kiwi batting and sealed the win for the hosts.
Day 5 was more of a formality, with the hosts poised to secure victory and extend their winning streak. New Zealand, with only two wickets remaining and needing 68 runs, had slim chances of a comeback, especially on a pitch favouring spin. Overnight batters Rachin Ravindra and Ajaz Patel took to the field with hopes of narrowing the gap. However, Prabhat Jayasuriya continued his spin dominance, dismissing Ravindra in the 70th over for a well-fought 92 off 168 balls.
The crowd in Galle erupted as their home team was just one wicket away from victory. The final batter for New Zealand was William O’Rourke who walked in with the scoreboard reading 209/9. It didn’t take long for Jayasuriya to deliver yet another brilliant delivery rattling O’Rourke’s off stump, sealing New Zealand’s fate. Sri Lanka celebrated calmly after their 63-run win, moving up to third place in the World Test Championship standings, overtaking New Zealand.
Won the match
Sri Lanka receives lesser ICC revenue than West Indies. And they just won a Test match in England and defeated NZ at home. #NZvsSL
— Cow Corner (@CowCorner183) September 23, 2024
Dada
#NZvsSL #SLvsNZ #Jayasuriya #Srilanka #DevaraOnSep27th#TestCricket
Dada chalte to mass
Dada's batting is mass
Dada's coaching is also mass
Ma ma mass 🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/L1ag5l5ybg— Sarcasmic (@Salt__to__taste) September 23, 2024
Srilanka just defeated Newzealand what a test season they are having first defeated England at their home and now Newzealand#SLvNZ #NZvsSL #WTC25
— Dravya Shah (@DravyaShah12) September 23, 2024
Quick finish
Fighting innings
OUT on 92(168b).
Excellent innings & fighting innings by this young & promising cricketer comes to an end. He’s given 101% to save the test. Brilliant batting. Well Batted #RachinRavindra..!! #SLvsNZ #NZvsSL— Sanjeewa K. (@SanjeewaKUK) September 23, 2024
An incredible Test match, a mouth-watering last day is at hands not tooo far away from India. Galle, is witnessing a gem! Rachin Ravindra, the superstar Rachin in the making, Can he show the world why he’s being touted? It’s been a cracker of a knock thus far!!#SLvsNZ #NZvsSL
— Ani (@anirudhani_) September 22, 2024
The last day
Standing tall
We are heading towards an intrusting last day of test match. Nz have been given a target of275 & they are currently207/8.Ravindra is standing tall from Nz,he is not out on91 &Ajaz is with him. Nz needs68 runs & SL needs2 wkts to win the test, who’s winning?#NZvSL #SLvNZ#NZvsSL pic.twitter.com/Z9BBkzi9f1
— Taha (@Taha75618) September 22, 2024
Just needs 68 runs,high hopes on Rachin to cross the line for blackcaps…🥺
He is definitely the next big thing for Balckcaps🖤
I hope he continues his form in all formats❤️
Such a classy player⭐#NZvsSL #NZvSL #SLvsNZ pic.twitter.com/CLBlCUpKgg— Basith (@BasithSab) September 22, 2024
Played well
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