5.09pm That is stumps. As it so often happens in the subcontinent, the hosts put up a massive total spread across most of the first two days, and the visiting side plays catch up. This game has gone in that direction too. Kamindu (182*), Chandimal (116) and Kusal (106*) made merry for Sri Lanka – Mathews got 88 too – as they put up 602, on the way deflating New Zealand’s bowlers and their spirits. And when a confident Sri Lanka’s bowlers came on to bowl, all they needed were about nine overs to strike twice. New Zealand are a mountainous 580 still behind, but join us for the third day’s play tomorrow, because who knows what Williamson and co might make of this game? Until then, see you!
NZ 22/2 (14 ov, Kane Williamson 6*, Ajaz Patel 0*, Nishan Peiris 0/9, SL vs NZ live score, 2nd Test, day 2, Galle International Stadium, September 26
