Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 2nd Test Day 4 Highlights: Sri Lanka Win By An Innings And 154 Runs

SL vs NZ 2nd Test Day 4 Highlights: Sri Lanka on Sunday defeated New Zealand by an innings and 154 runs in the second and final Test at Galle International Stadium. With it, the Dhananjaya de Silva-led side also completed 2-0 clean sweep over their guests as Sri Lanka had won the first game by 63 runs at the same venue. In the first innings of the match, Kamindu Mendis anchored the hosts to a formidable 602 for 5 before the side decided to declare the innings. New Zealand were dismissed for 88 and then asked to follow-on. The Blackcaps were bowled out for 360 in their second innings, thus losing the game by an innings margin. (Scorecard)

Tim Southee, the skipper of New Zealand, says it’s not an easy place to come and play cricket. Mentions this game was a lot harder, they had their chances in the first game but could not capitalize. States they are looking forward to the series in India, it’s not going to be easy but they’ll try hard. There were some positives but still disappointed with the overall performance.

Prabath Jayasuriya is the Player of the Series for his exceptional bowling. He took 18 wickets in total. He says the newbie bowled well and hit the right lines and lengths consistently. Mentions the wicket in the previous Test offered more assistance. Adds that they try and keep the basics right and build pressure.

Kamindu Mendis is the Player of the Match for his impressive unbeaten 182. He says that he’s enjoying batting and he loves batting in his hometown. Credits Kusal and Chandimal for the way they batted too. States he bats with the same mind set everywhere and just makes a minor change. Ends by saying it’s a great pleasure to score 1000 runs and he’s looking to improve every day.

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