Tom Latham and Kane Williamson led the way as New Zealand moved to within just 50 runs of Sri Lanka on day two of the first Test in Galle. (Highlights | More Cricket News)
Latham opened with 70 while William൩son notched 55 on the way to taking the Black Caps to 255-4 at stꩵumps.
S🔴ri Lanka resumed the first Test at 302-7, though just 15 minutes of play were possible during a rain-curtailed morning session. Nevertheless, it was long enough for New Zealand to bowl out their opponents for the loss of just three runs.
Latham led the Black Caps' revival 🐷with 70 from 111 balls, as Williamson also passed the half-century mark with his knock of 55 off 104 deliveri🗹es.
Dhananjaya de Silva looked to restore Sri Lanka's authority over proceedings when he dismissed Williamson and Rachin Ravindr🦩a in the space of two overs.
However, Daryl Mitchell and Tom Blundell steadied the ship, with the🦩ir unbeaten stand of 59 off 105 edging New Zealand closer to their opponents' tally.
Data Debrief: Half-century stands galore for resurgent Black Caps
Partnerships wer💮e crucial for New Zealand in their chase, with four ✱50-plus stands during the innings.
La🌄tham and Devon Conway's opening stand of 63 got the ball rolling, while Latham and Williamson notched 73 from just 120 balls.
The Williamson-Ravindra stand of 51 took just 84 deliveries, and it remains to be seen how long Mitchell and Blundell wil🏅l last when play resumes on Friday.
