Sri Lanka Triumphs Over New Zealand in Galle Test

Prabath Jayasuriya's five-wicket haul leads Sri Lanka to a 63-run victory in the first test against New Zealand.

Sri Lanka defeated New Zealand by 63 runs in the first test match held at the Galle International Stadium.
Prabath Jayasuriya was instrumental in the win, taking nine wickets in the match, including a decisive five-wicket haul in the second innings.
New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra scored a resilient 92 runs but could not prevent his team from being bowled out for 211 while chasing a target of 275.
Ajaz Patel was a standout for New Zealand, claiming six wickets for 90 runs in Sri Lanka's second innings, marking the best bowling figures by a New Zealander in Sri Lanka since 1998.
The second test between Sri Lanka and New Zealand is set to begin on Thursday, also at the Galle International Stadium.