Sri Lanka's Historic 2-0 Sweep Against New Zealand Puts India in WTC Final Jeopardy

Sri Lanka's dominant series win over New Zealand boosts their World Test Championship standings, complicating India's path to the final.

Overview

Sri Lanka secured a 2-0 series victory over New Zealand, their first against the Kiwis in 15 years.
Kamindu Mendis and Dinesh Chandimal led Sri Lanka's batting with centuries, while Nishan Peiris and Prabath Jayasuriya excelled with the ball.
New Zealand struggled, collapsing to their lowest-ever Test score of 88 in the first innings and losing by an innings and 154 runs.
Sri Lanka's win propels them to third place in the World Test Championship standings, increasing their chances of making the final.
India, currently leading the WTC table, now face a challenging path to secure their spot in the final, needing strong performances in upcoming series.