New Zealand in Sri Lanka

Southee was quick to set the proverbial cat among the pigeons.

New Zealand on the brink of history

More than a decade since their last Test victory in Sri Lanka, New Zealand cherished a solid second-innings declaration and then snared four late wickets to challenge history at the P Sara Oval on Wednesday.

Samaraweera - Batting with an injured hand.

Sri Lanka still trail despite Thilan knock

Sri Lanka were still a sizeable 187 runs behind New Zealand's first innings score when bad light resulted in early stumps on day three of the second Test, the hosts sitting on 225 for six in Colombo.

Southee - Two wickets before stumps.

Pacemen put Sri Lankans on back foot

Sri Lanka were in trouble at stumps on day two of the second Test in Colombo, after Tim Southee took two quick wickets to reduce the hosts to 43 for three, still 369 runs behind the Black Caps' score.

Taylor welcomes three figures on Sunday.

Taylor, Williamson trouble Sri Lanka

An unbroken 209-run stand between batsmen Ross Taylor and Kane Williamson put New Zealand in a rare position of command on day one of the second Test against at the P Sara Oval in Colombo.

Herath - Danger man.

Second Test preview: Sri Lanka v NZ

Sri Lanka will be looking to add another humiliating defeat to New Zealand's records in the second Test at the P Sara Oval, after winning the first game by 10 wickets in three days thanks to Rangana Herath.