Despite a near-hopeless position, New Zealand resisted Sri Lanka’s masterful spin bowlers to extend the 2nd test beyond lunch on the fourth day.

Sri Lanka continue their rampant run under the guidance of Sanath Jayasuriya, completing a 2-0 sweep against New Zealand. After winning the first match in Galle by 63 runs, Sri Lanka hammered the Kiwis by an innings and 154 runs,

Sri Lanka won the first Test by 63 runs and the second Test by an inning and 154 runs at Galle International Stadium. Kamindu Mendis was declared the Player of the Series

Kamindu Mendis has matched Don Bradman as the joint third fastest player to 1,000 test runs as Sri Lanka tightened its grip on New Zealand in the second test in Galle.

Sri Lanka's new batting sensation Kamindu Mendis has created a new record on Friday (September 27) by becoming the fastest Asian batter in Test cricket's history to score five centuries. The 25-year-old scored his fifth century against New Zealand on Day 2 of the second and final Test of the series in Galle.