New ⁢Zealand Collapse in First Test Against Sri Lanka

New Zealand’s batting lineup crumbled in​ the first Test against Sri Lanka,‌ with the team being⁣ bowled out for a mere ‍88 runs in the first innings. ⁤This puts them 514 runs behind Sri Lanka’s first innings score of 602 for five. Sri⁢ Lanka has enforced the follow-on, leaving New Zealand to chase a daunting target in the second innings.

Resuming their ⁢innings on the third day at 22 runs ‍for the loss of two wickets, the Kiwis struggled⁢ to find their footing. None of the batsmen could put up a fight, with⁤ all-rounder Mitchell Santer top-scoring with 29 runs. Only three batsmen managed to​ cross ‌the double-figure mark, with Darrell Mitchell scoring 13 runs and Rachin Ravindra ⁣contributing ​10 runs.

The Sri Lankan spin attack⁣ proved to be too strong for the Kiwis, with Prabat Jayasuriya claiming six wickets while​ conceding 42 runs in 18 overs. Debutant Nishan Peiris took ⁤three wickets, giving away 33 runs in 17.5 overs, while pacer Asita Fernando ‌picked up a wicket ​in his ⁣four overs.

Key Statistics:

• New⁤ Zealand’s first innings score: 88​ runs
• Sri Lanka’s ‌first innings score: 602 for five
• New Zealand’s deficit: 514 runs
• Top scorer‌ for New Zealand: ‍Mitchell Santer​ (29 runs)