Sri Lanka Wins Test Series Against New Zealand

New Zealand faced a disappointing series loss to Sri Lanka, losing the second Test by an innings and 154 runs, marking their first series defeat to Sri Lanka since 2009. Sri Lanka's Kamindu Mendis excelled with an unbeaten 182 runs, contributing to a massive first-innings total of 602 runs. New Zealand struggled significantly, with their first innings totaling just 88 runs, and despite a better showing in the second innings, they could only manage 360 runs. New Zealand's bowling coach Luke Ronchi expressed frustration over missed opportunities and acknowledged the challenges posed by the favorable batting conditions in Galle. Sri Lanka's debutant off-spinner Nishan Peiris took five wickets, further crippling New Zealand's chances. Captain Tim Southee recognized the difficulty of touring Sri Lanka and emphasized the need for regrouping ahead of their next contests.