Sri Lanka vs NZ 2nd Test

Sri Lanka is on the verge of clinching a 2-0 series victory against New Zealand in the second Test match in Galle, having established a massive first-innings lead of 514 runs after scoring 602 for 5 and bowling out New Zealand for just 88. Kamindu Mendis starred with an unbeaten 182, marking his fifth Test century and reaching 1,000 runs in just eight matches, equaling Don Bradman's record. New Zealand faced a follow-on and ended Day 3 at 199 for 5, with Tom Blundell unbeaten on 47. The follow-on lead is the largest in the history of the World Test Championship and only the third-largest in Test cricket history. Sri Lanka's impressive performance includes a record for the highest score against New Zealand in Tests, surpassing 500 runs for the first time. If New Zealand loses this match, it will be their sixth consecutive defeat at Galle.