Jayasuriya took each wickets as Sri Lanka shut out New Zealand’s innings in 4 overs on the ultimate day of the Take a look at match in Galle.
Left-arm spinner Prabath Jayasuriya took two overs to complete off New Zealand’s tail and full a five-wicket haul as Sri Lanka sealed a 63-run victory within the opening Take a look at match on the Galle Worldwide Stadium.
Chasing victory on 275, New Zealand have been bundled out for 211 on Monday regardless of Rachin Ravindra’s valiant 92, their batsmen unable to barter the sharp flip and low bounce on the spot.
Jayasuriya (5-68) picked up his eighth five-wicket haul, seven of them at his comfortable searching floor in Galle.
“The win in England boosted our morale,” stated dwelling captain Dhananjaya de Silva, referring to their Take a look at match victory at The Oval earlier this month.
“We have now the power to win occasions and the boys are attaining it now.”
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New Zealand started the ultimate day needing 68 runs for a memorable victory with two wickets in hand, however Sri Lanka wanted simply 4 overs to safe victory.
New Zealand’s slim probabilities evaporated within the second over of the day when Jayasuriya put an finish to Ravindra’s glorious knock, which included 9 fours and a six.
The batsman reviewed the LBW resolution in despair, however replays confirmed that Ravindra was clearly in entrance.
Jayasuriya bowled William O’Rourke in his subsequent over to seal Sri Lanka’s victory, beating the batsman’s defensive momentum on an arm ball.
“It’s a troublesome venue but it surely was an excellent Take a look at match all spherical,” stated New Zealand captain Tim Southee.
“There are lots of positives we will take from this, however it’s clearly disappointing to have come out on the shedding finish.”
Jayasuriya’s haul of 9 wickets earned him the participant of the match award, whereas Ramesh Mendis picked up three wickets within the second innings.
“I like this Galle course,” Jayasuriya stated.
“I simply concentrate on throwing a constant line and size, concentrate on that and get the outcomes.”
The second spherical, additionally in Galle, begins on Thursday.
