Sri Lanka Lead by 202 Runs in First Test

Sri Lanka holds a commanding position in the first Test against New Zealand at Galle, closing day three at 237-4, leading by 202 runs. Dimuth Karunaratne (83) and Dinesh Chandimal (61) formed a crucial 147-run partnership to stabilize the innings. William O'Rourke was New Zealand's standout bowler, adding three more wickets to his first innings five-wicket haul. New Zealand initially took a 35-run lead in their first innings, thanks to half-centuries from Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips. Sri Lanka's bowlers, led by Prabath Jayasuriya and Ramesh Mendis, restricted New Zealand to 340. The match remains finely balanced with Sri Lanka aiming to extend their lead further.