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 is on the verge of victory against New Zealand in the opening test in Galle. Despite Rachin Ravindra's unbeaten 91, Sri Lankan spinners Prabath Jayasuriya and Romesh Mendis troubled New Zealand's batsmen,

Dinesh Chandimal and Dimuth Karunaratne forged a 147-run partnership to propel hosts Sri Lanka to a lead of 202 on day three of the first Test against New Zealand on Friday.

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 made an early breakthrough against New Zealand in the first test, setting a target of 275 runs. Seamer Asitha Fernando dismissed Devon Conway for four. Ajaz Patel claimed six wickets for New Zealand.

New Zealand were chasing 275 to win the first Test in Galle after spinner Ajaz Patel took 6-90 to dismiss Sri Lanka for 309 on day four on Sunday. Patel posted the best Test-bowling figures for a New Zealander on Sri Lankan soil since 1998,