Sri Lanka found an early breakthrough after setting New Zealand a target of 275 runs to win the first test as the tourists took lunch on day four at 13-1, needing a further 262 runs.

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),

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Former captains Dimuth Karunaratne and Dinesh Chandimal have combined for 147 to earn Sri Lanka a 202-run lead against New Zealand after three days of the first test in Galle.

Sri Lanka edges towards victory on Day 4 of the first Test against New Zealand. Ravindra's unbeaten 91 gives hope for a comeback.

A rest day was declared on Saturday () - Day 4 of the ongoing first Test match between Sri Lanka and New Zealand in Galle. A rest day has been declared due to the presidential election in Sri Lanka.

Modern-day giant Kane Williamson is New Zealand’s leading run-scorer against Sri Lanka in tests with 1329 runs scored at an average of 78 with the help of five centuries and five fifties in 12 tests. Behind Williamson are Stephen Fleming and Tom Latham on this list.

Sri Lanka recalled top-order batsman Oshada Fernando to their 16-member squad announced on Monday for their two-test series against New Zealand, while Nishan Madushka was left out.

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.

Rachin Ravindra's unbeaten 91 gave New Zealand a slender chance for victory against Sri Lanka, with the tourists needing another 68 runs with two wickets in hand after day four of the first 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.