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Sri Lanka two wickets away from winning New Zealand Test
Sri Lanka found an early breakthrough after setting New Zealand a target of 275 runs to win the first test as the tourists took lunch on day four at 13-1, needing a further 262 runs.
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New Zealand were chasing 275 to win the first Test in Galle after spinner Ajaz Patel took 6-90 to dismiss Sri Lanka for 309 on day four on Sunday. Patel posted the best Test-bowling figures for a New Zealander on Sri Lankan soil since 1998,
1st Test, Ajaz Patel claims 6/90 versus Sri Lanka: Stats
New Zealand spinner Ajaz Patel claimed 6/90 versus Sri Lanka in the third innings of the first Test being held at Galle International Stadium, Galle. Sri Lanka resumed Day 4 on 237/4 before being bundled out for 309.
New Zealand set 275 to win after Ajaz Patel six-for
Lunch New Zealand 340 and 13 for 1 (Latham 5*, Williamson 4*, Asitha 1-5) need 262 runs to beat Sri Lanka 305 and 309 (Karunaratne 83, Mathews 50, Ajaz 6-90) Sri Lanka lost six wickets for 72 runs as New Zealand wrapped up the Lankan second innings inside the morning session on day four of this first Test in Galle.
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