On Day 2 of the first Test in Galle, New Zealand positioned themselves strongly, reaching 255-4 and trailing Sri Lanka by just 50 runs after the hosts were bowled out for 305. Tom Latham and Kane Williamson led the charge with half-centuries, scoring 70 and 55 runs respectively, while William O'Rourke shone with the ball, taking 5 wickets for 55 runs. Despite rain interruptions disrupting play, Latham and Williamson built a solid foundation with a 73-run partnership. Sri Lanka managed to claim late wickets, including Latham and Rachin Ravindra for 39, but Daryl Mitchell and Tom Blundell kept New Zealand steady at stumps. The match remains finely balanced as both teams look to capitalize in the upcoming days.