Sat Sep 28 14:03:53 UTC 2024: ## Sri Lanka on the Verge of Crushing Victory in Galle Test
**Galle, Sri Lanka -** Sri Lanka is poised for a dominant victory in the second Test against New Zealand, with the tourists teetering at 199-5 at stumps on day three.
The visitors, forced to follow on after collapsing to a paltry 88 in their first innings, are still 403 runs behind Sri Lanka’s mammoth first innings total of 602-5 declared.
Debutant off-spinner Nishan Peiris was the star of the day, claiming three top-order wickets, including that of former captain Kane Williamson, who misjudged a shot and was caught by Ramesh Mendis.
Earlier, Sri Lanka’s spin maestro Prabath Jayasuriya took 6-42 in the first innings, securing his ninth five-wicket haul and inching closer to a historic record.
The victory seems all but certain for Sri Lanka, who are just five wickets away from securing a series win.
**Key Highlights:**
* New Zealand forced to follow on after being bowled out for 88 in their first innings.
* Sri Lanka declared their first innings at 602-5.
* Debutant Nishan Peiris took three wickets in the second innings, including that of Kane Williamson.
* Prabath Jayasuriya claimed 6-42 in the first innings, putting him on the verge of a record.
* Sri Lanka needs just five more wickets to secure a series win.
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