New Zealand takes revenge, sweeps the series 2-0

New Zealand were beaten badly in the test series by Sri Lanka but they would be heading into the tri-series featuring them along with India and Sri Lanka full of confidence as they beat Sri Lanka for the second consecutive match to sweep the Twenty20 series 2-0.

Vettori, Oram help Kiwis register their first win of the tour

New Zealand registered their maiden victory on the tour to Sri Lanka beating the hosts by three runs in the first of two Twenty20 internationals, thanks to spirited performances by skipper Daniel Vettori and Jacob Oram.

Bond’s return gives struggling Kiwis a boost

New Zealand’s tear away fast bowler Shane Bond makes a comeback to International cricket after almost two years to help the struggling black caps against Sri Lanka as they gear up for the first Twenty20 match on Wednesday.

Sri Lanka complete a whitewash despite Vettori ton

Sri Lanka moved to the second spot behind South Africa in the official rankings as they beat New Zealand by 96 runs in the final Test on Sunday to sweep the series 2-0.

Sri Lanka dominates again; inch closer to another win

A second consecutive half century by skipper Kumar Sangakkara helped Sri Lanka seize control of the final test with a lead of 339 and eight wickets in hand.

Kiwis in trouble again, Samaraweera hits ton

New Zealand’s batting disappointed once again on the second day of the second test against Sri Lanka even as Sri Lanka’s Thilan Samaraweera scored his second successive century to surpass 1,000 test runs this year.

Jayawardene and Samaraweera shine on Vettori’s day

Half centuries by Mahela Jayawardene and Thilan Samaraweera put Sri Lanka in a strong position on a day when New Zealand skipper Daniel Vettori became just the eighth player in history to achieve the double of 3000 test runs and 300 test wickets.

Murali, Thushara complete easy win for Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka completed a comfortable victory over New Zealand by 202 runs in the first test of the series to take a 1-0 lead in the series.

New Zealand battle for survival as Sri Lanka presses for a win

Bad weather may be the biggest factor in Sri Lanka’s bid to win the first test match against New Zealand at Galle after the visitors were pushed into a corner by Dilshan’s outstanding hundred on the fourth day.

Ryder and Vettori help Kiwis save follow-on

Some gritty performances by the New Zealand lower order helped them save the follow-on against Sri Lanka on the third day of the first test here at Galle.

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