Jayasuriya took two wickets as Sri Lanka defeated New Zealand in 4 overs on the ultimate day of the Take a look at match in Galle.
Left-arm spinner Prabath Jayasuriya took two catches to beat New Zealand and full a five-wicket haul to assist Sri Lanka of their opener on the Galle Worldwide Stadium Victory was achieved with a rating of 63 runs within the Take a look at match.
Regardless of Rachin Ravindra’s heroic 92, New Zealand went all out to register a 275-run victory on Monday, however their batsmen have been unable to deal with the sharp turns within the pitch and the Low bounce.
Jayasuriya (5-68) claimed his eighth five-wicket haul, seven of which got here from his completely satisfied looking grounds in Galle.
“The win in England boosted our morale,” house captain Dhananjaya de Silva stated of the Take a look at win at The Oval earlier this month.
“We’ve the flexibility to win checks and the boys are delivering now.”
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New Zealand wanted 68 runs to register a memorable win firstly of the ultimate day with two wickets in hand, however Sri Lanka secured victory in simply 4 overs.
New Zealand’s slim probabilities evaporated within the second over of the day as Jayasuriya ended Ravindra’s excellent knock which included 9 fours and a six.
The batsman regarded again on the LBW determination in despair, however replays confirmed that Ravindra was plummeting in entrance.
Jayasuriya bowled William O’Rourke within the subsequent over, beating the batsman’s defensive spike with an arm strike to seal Sri Lanka’s victory.
“It is a powerful spot however the entire Take a look at match has been implausible,” New Zealand captain Tim Southee stated.
“We will take a variety of positives from it however clearly we’re on the incorrect facet of it and that is disappointing.”
Jayasuriya took 9 wickets within the match, incomes him the Man of the Match award, whereas Ramesh Mendis picked up three wickets within the second innings.
“I really like the golf course in Galle,” Jayasuriya stated.
“I’m simply centered on hitting constant routes and size, specializing in that and getting outcomes.”
The second Take a look at, additionally in Galle, will start on Thursday.
