New Zealand’s bowlers wrapped up Sri Lanka’s innings for 305 on the second morning of the first Test in Galle, with Will O’Rourke claiming a five-wicket haul.
Resuming on 302 for 7, Sri Lanka added just three runs before being dismissed. O’Rourke trapped Ramesh Mendis lbw for 14 and then bowled Asitha Fernando for 0 to complete his five-for. Ajaz Patel also picked up a wicket, dismissing Prabath Jayasuriya for 10.
O’Rourke’s 5 for 55 was his second five-wicket haul in four Test innings, while Ajaz and Glenn Phillips finished with two wickets each.
Rain interrupted the morning session, delaying the start of New Zealand’s innings. Only one over was possible before rain intervened again, forcing the players off the field.
Lunch was taken after just 15 minutes of play, with New Zealand trailing by 300 runs. More rain is forecast for the day, but an extended post-lunch session and a longer third session have been scheduled to make up for lost time.
