All the action from the first test between the Black Caps and Sri Lanka at Galle International Stadium, Galle, Sri Lanka. Kris Shannon’s report from day threeAfter a day in which almost everything went right for the Black Caps,

Former captains Dimuth Karunaratne and Dinesh Chandimal have combined for 147 to earn Sri Lanka a 202-run lead against New Zealand after three days of the first test in Galle.

Former skipper Kumar Sangakkara is Sri Lanka’s leading test run-scorer and leading century-maker. In 134 tests, the left-hander amassed 12400 at an outstanding average of 57, with the help of 38 centuries and 52 fifties. Sangakkara is his country’s leading ODI run-scorer as well.

Sri Lanka recalled top-order batsman Oshada Fernando to their 16-member squad announced on Monday for their two-test series against New Zealand, while Nishan Madushka was left out.

Prolific middle-order batter Kamindu Mendis struck a fine hundred to rescue Sri Lanka from a precarious position as the hosts reached 302-7 at stumps on Day 1 of the first test against New Zealand.

The fifth fastest test century by a Sri Lankan was made by middle-order batter Kithuruwan Vithanage on the tour of Bangladesh in 2013-14.

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Dinesh Chandimal and Dimuth Karunaratne forged a 147-run partnership to propel hosts Sri Lanka to a lead of 202 on day three of the first Test against New Zealand on Friday.

Sri Lanka's record of four wins in four tests against New Zealand in Galle was in mild jeopardy Friday when the Kiwis took a 35-run lead after the first innings of the first test. In reply at lunch Friday,

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Live Score: OUT! CHOPPED ON! Ajaz Patel strikes again. Lands it just outside off, and with some turn, Kusal Mendis gets