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.