Sat Sep 28 14:04:00 UTC 2024: ## Sri Lanka Dominate New Zealand in Galle Test, Jayasuriya Stars Again

**Galle, Sri Lanka:** Sri Lanka have taken a commanding lead in the two-match Test series against New Zealand, securing a crushing victory in the second Test in Galle. The hosts’ spinners, led by the exceptional Prabath Jayasuriya, wreaked havoc on the Kiwi batting lineup, leaving them reeling with a massive deficit.

Sri Lanka declared their first innings at a mammoth 602/5, thanks to centuries from Kamindu Mendis and Dinesh Chandimal. However, the real story was Jayasuriya’s phenomenal bowling performance. He claimed a staggering 6 wickets for just 42 runs, dismantling New Zealand’s batting order and bowling them out for a paltry 88 runs.

The Kiwis, struggling throughout the series, were completely outplayed by Jayasuriya’s accurate line and length. He accounted for key batsmen like Kane Williamson, Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell, Glenn Phillips, and Tim Southee, leaving New Zealand in disarray. Mitchell Santner was the lone bright spot for the visitors, top-scoring with 29 runs.

Sri Lanka, with a commanding lead of 514 runs, enforced the follow-on. New Zealand’s second innings began disastrously, losing Tom Latham in the first over. They ended Day 3 on 3/1, still facing a daunting task of overcoming the massive deficit.

This performance marks another impressive display by Jayasuriya, who had previously starred in the opening Test, claiming 9 wickets and a crucial five-wicket haul in the final innings.

Sri Lanka are now 1-0 up in the series, setting themselves up for a potential clean sweep in the final Test.

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