SL vs NZ: Sri Lanka thrash New Zealand to win 2nd Test and level series

Sri Lanka have thrashed New Zealand by an innings and 65 runs in the second Test in Galle to level the two-match series 1-1.

Sri Lanka's victory was their first against New Zealand in a Test match since 2015, and it keeps the series alive ahead of the final Test in Colombo.

New Zealand had won the first Test by 10 wickets, but Sri Lanka showed great resilience to bounce back and level the series.

The third and final Test will be played in Colombo from August 29 to September 2.

Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat first.
Sri Lanka were bowled out for 356 in their first innings, with Dimuth Karunaratne scoring 145.
New Zealand were bowled out for 225 in their first innings, with Daryl Mitchell scoring 64.
Sri Lanka enforced the follow-on and bowled New Zealand out for 124 in their second innings.
Ramesh Mendis was named man of the match for his brilliant bowling performance.

"We are very happy to win this Test match and level the series," said Sri Lanka captain Dimuth Karunaratne.

"The bowlers did a great job and the batsmen also contributed," he added.

"We are disappointed to lose this Test match," said New Zealand captain Kane Williamson.

"We didn't bat well enough in the first innings and that put us under pressure," he added.

The third and final Test will be played in Colombo from August 29 to September 2.

Sri Lanka will be looking to win the series, while New Zealand will be looking to bounce back from their defeat in Galle.

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