Delhi: Sri Lanka has registered a historic victory in the two-match Test series against New Zealand. The hosts defeated the Kiwis by an innings and 154 runs in the second match and won the series 2-0. With this win, Sri Lanka has registered the third biggest win in the World Test Championship by giving follow-on. Sri Lanka has defeated New Zealand in a Test series since 2009.
In this match, Sri Lanka gave follow-on to New Zealand after a huge lead of 514 runs and then won by 154 runs. The only win bigger than this by giving follow-on in the World Test Championship has been in the name of India, which defeated Sri Lanka by 222 runs in 2022 and South Africa by 202 runs in 2019. India and Sri Lanka are the only two teams who have won by 150+ runs after giving follow-on.
Great performance by Sri Lankan bowlers
Talking about the match, Sri Lanka won the toss and batted first and declared the innings after scoring 602 runs. After this, their bowlers performed brilliantly and all out New Zealand for 88 runs in the first innings. After giving follow-on with a lead of 514 runs, Black Caps were all out after scoring 360 runs in the second innings and Sri Lanka won the match by an innings and 154 runs. With this, Sri Lanka has further strengthened its position in the points table of the World Test Championship.
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Test match between Sri Lanka and New Zealand Galle International Stadium, Sri Lanka Played in.
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Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 2nd Test in India Sony Sports Network It was broadcast live on. Where to watch live streaming of Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 2nd Test? Live streaming became available on SonyLIV and FanCode app and website for Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 2nd Test.
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