Galle Test ends inside three days as Herath destroys Kiwis

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Published on: Nov 19, 2012

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The First Test between Sri Lanka and New Zealand was done and dusted inside three Tests at Galle. Hosts Sri Lanka eased to a 10-wicket win following a destructive spell from Rangana Herath which saw the Kiwis shot out for a paltry 118 in their second innings.

By BV Swagath

The First Test between Sri Lanka and New Zealand was done and dusted inside three Tests at Galle. Hosts Sri Lanka eased to a 10-wicket win following a destructive spell from Rangana Herath which saw the Kiwis shot out for a paltry 118 in their second innings.

Resuming Day three at 35 for 1 in their second innings, the visitors were bowled out just after lunch with none of their batsmen coping up to Rangana Herath & co. on a slow turning pitch at Galle. Nuwan Kulasekara and Suraj Randiv picked up two wickets each. Herath took 6 for 43 to end up with a match haul of 11 for 108.

Sri Lanka needing 93 to win eased to the target in 18.3 overs without losing a single wicket. Debutant opener Dimuth Karunaratne came good with a run-a-ball 60* with 9 fours. His opening partner Tharanga Paranavitana collected 31* (from 51 balls with 3 fours and a six). The Man of the Match award without any doubt went to Rangana Herath.

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