Sri Lanka Near Series Win After Chandimal Century

Sri Lanka is on the brink of a series victory against New Zealand, needing just five more wickets to win the second Test at Galle after New Zealand collapsed to 88 all out in their first innings. Sri Lanka declared their first innings at 602-5, with standout performances from Dinesh Chandimal, who scored his 16th Test century, and Kamindu Mendis, who set a record for eight consecutive fifty-plus scores since debut. New Zealand's Devon Conway and Kane Williamson showed resistance with a 97-run partnership, but debutant Nishan Peiris took crucial wickets to leave New Zealand struggling. In the Rugby Championship, New Zealand's All Blacks defeated Australia 33-13, with Caleb Clarke scoring two tries. This win extends their winning streak against the Wallabies to nine matches.