Sri Lanka Clinches Historic Victory Over New Zealand

Sri Lanka achieved their largest Test victory against New Zealand, winning by an innings and 154 runs in the second Test in Galle, completing a 2-0 series sweep. Spinners Nishan Peiris and Prabath Jayasuriya starred with the ball, while Kamindu Mendis' unbeaten 182 was pivotal.

Sri Lanka secured their most significant Test victory over New Zealand on Sunday, clinching an innings and 154-run win in the second Test held in Galle, ultimately achieving a 2-0 series sweep.

New Zealand struggled, only managing to score 88 in response to Sri Lanka's formidable 602-5 declared in the first innings. In their second innings, New Zealand was bowled out for 360 after being forced to follow on. Although Glenn Phillips, Devon Conway, Tom Blundell, and Mitchell Santner scored half-centuries, they couldn't prevent an innings defeat.

Sri Lankan spinners Nishan Peiris and Prabath Jayasuriya shone with the ball, taking six and three wickets respectively. Kamindu Mendis, who scored an unbeaten 182, was named Player of the Match, while Jayasuriya, with 18 wickets in the series, was awarded Player of the Series.