Sri Lanka achieved a triumphant victory by an innings and 154 runs against New Zealand at Galle. The batting lineup was led by stellar centuries from Dinesh Chandimal, Kamindu Mendis, and Kusal Mendis, while Prabath Jayasuriya’s nine-wicket haul dismantled the Kiwis, forcing a follow-on.
Overnight batters Glenn Phillips and Tom Blundell began Day 4 with Sri Lanka on the verge of victory. The 95-run partnership between Phillips and Blundell was disrupted early in the day when debutant Nishan Peiris claimed the wicket of the Kiwi keeper. However, Phillips and Mitchell Santner displayed remarkable resilience, adding 64 runs together and lifting the score to 280/6 after 61 overs. Just as they seemed to be gaining momentum, Peiris struck again, dismissing Phillips for 78 runs off 99 balls. The troubles continued for New Zealand when Tim Southee fell, leaving the team needing just two more wickets to secure a win. Despite the setbacks, Santner kept the runs coming while Ajaz Patel steadied the innings. Together, they built a 43-run partnership, advancing the score to 335/8 but still trailing by 179 runs at lunch.
After lunch, Sri Lankan spin wizard Prabhath Jayasuriya claimed another wicket, dismissing Patel in the 79th over. With the Kiwis teetering on the brink of a whitewash, the last batter William O’Rourke faced the challenge. Ultimately, in the 82nd over Nishan Peiris sealed the victory by dismissing Santner, leading Sri Lanka to a resounding win by an innings and 154 runs. With a stellar display of batting and bowling, Sri Lanka now sits third in the ICC World Test Championship table securing 60 points and trailing only behind India and Australia.
Depending Sri Lanka in Sri Lanka by 2-0 with an inexperience team is not a cup of tea for everyone but my captain did it.#BabarAzam𓃵|#BabarAzam pic.twitter.com/Z072b1SNRS
— Babar Azam 56 (@BabarAzam_152) September 29, 2024
Sri Lanka secures a 2-0 series win over New Zealand, their first Test series victory against the Kiwis in 15 years! pic.twitter.com/ZPv8LO7m3o
— Helvin Cardoz ❤️ (@CardozHelvin) September 29, 2024
Maybe
Even #India will definitely fail to win against Srilanka in such extreme spin conditions. Golden days are coming back, ODI series against India,Test win in England and now whitewashed Kiwis. #SLvsNZ https://t.co/GkDA4eYepF
— 🇮🇳🧡🦅Sunriser Kash🦅🧡🇮🇳 (@RahulKerra) September 29, 2024
Hope
THE SCENARIO FOR SRI LANKA TO QUALIFY FOR WTC FINAL.#SriLanka #NewZealand #SLvsNZ #Cric pic.twitter.com/LTqPJk0Uin
— Sachin Tripathi (@Sachincrickinfo) September 29, 2024
Sri Lankan Cricket Board has extended the contract of Sanath Jayasuriya for one more year. 🌟
The New Era of cricket in Sri Lanka…!!!! 🇱🇰#SLvNZ pic.twitter.com/JIGYOYeuIN— Saabir Zafar (@Saabir_Saabu01) September 29, 2024
Historic
Sri Lanka secured a historic series victory by sweeping New Zealand in the two-match Test series, marking their first win against them in Tests in 15 years.
— Helvin Cardoz ❤️ (@CardozHelvin) September 29, 2024
Full support
Full support for Sri Lanka for the RSA tests…
— Depresschester United (@jontyypenasar) September 29, 2024
Sri Lanka currently positioned 3rd in the WTC points table. They’ve 2 series left with one against SA in SA & AUS in home.
If they managed to not lose both the series then they might play the WTC final subject to other results go in their favour. #WTC25 #SLvNZ— Sports Geeez (@Sportsgeeez) September 29, 2024
They do have a chance
Sri Lanka has won the second test match against New Zealand, the benefit of which is being seen in the ICC World Test Championship table, Sri Lanka has a chance to play the final of WTC. pic.twitter.com/dvrR6W4l4D
— The sports (@the_sports_x) September 29, 2024
Thumping win
A thumping victory for Sri Lanka with an innings and 154-run win over New Zealand at Galle, securing a 2-0 series victory! 🇱🇰🎉
Prabath Jayasuriya shines as Player of the Series award with an impressive 18 wickets 🎖️#SLvNZ #PrabathJayasuriya #Galle #Tests #WTC25 pic.twitter.com/hKiwxHdJhf— Root Jaiswal (@JaiswalRoot) September 29, 2024
