New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Day 2 Live Updates: Tom Latham Puts 1-Down New Zealand In Control vs Sri Lanka

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Day 2 Live Score Updates: New Zealand are in a commanding positions against Sri Lanka on Day 2 of the ongoing 1st Test at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch. The hosts are a wicket down, following the dismissal of Devon Conway (30), with Tom Latham going strong after the Kiwis skittled out the visitors on 355. Earlier, the visitors posted 305 runs at the loss of 6 wickets on the opening day of the game after New Zealand skipper Tim Southee won the toss and opted to bowl first in the game. Kusal Mendis shone with an 87-run knock, while Dimuth Karunaratne scored 50. Southee was the pick of the bowlers on Day 1 with a three-wicket haul. (LIVE SCORECARD)

We are back for New Zealand's reply. Sri Lankan players are seen in a huddle near the ropes. They make their way out in the middle and they are joined by the two New Zealand openers. Devon Conway and Tom Latham will open the innings for New Zealand. Kasun Rajitha will start the proceedings with the new ball for Sri Lanka. Let's play...

... SECOND INNINGS ...

Woah! That was quick, but not quick enough that's how New Zealand would feel. Sri Lanka added on 50 runs to their overnight score despite of losing Dhananjaya de Silva, the last recognised batter only in the second over of the day. The Sri Lanka tail-enders have done a really good job to take the score across the 350-run mark. For New Zealand, Tim Southee and Matt Henry did the lion's share of the bowling throughout the innings and were the most successful pair as well. Tim Southee returns with a five-wicket haul, while Matt Henry found his share of luck this morning and got a four-fer. Blair Tickner though had a forgetful outing in the first innings, as he leaked more than 100 runs with