New Zealand won the first test by 8 wickets

Christchurch, 29th December (CRICKETNMORE) - New Zealand beat Sri Lanka by eight wickets in the first test on Monday. 

Scorecard - New Zealand beat Sri Lanka by 8 wickets in the first Test

Sri Lanka resumed their second innings on Day 4 at 293/5 and was soon reduced to 348/nine. However, a quick 59—run stand for the final wicket between Shaminda Eranga (45*) and Suranga Lakmal (16) helped Sri Lanka to set New Zealand a target of 105 to win. It as a much improved performance by the tourist who were bowled out for 138 in their first innings.

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Brief Score 

New Zealand 1st innings: 441 (Brendon McCullum 195, Jimmy Neesham 85, Kane Williamson 54; Angelo Mathews 3-39, Suranga Lakmal 3-90).

Sri Lanka 1st innings: 138 (Angelo Mathews 50; Trent Boult 3-25, Neil Wagner 3-60).

Sri Lanka 2nd innings: 407 (Dimuth Karunaratne 152, Angelo Mathews 66; Tim Southee 4-91, Trent Boult 4-100).

New Zealand 2nd innings: 107-2 (Ross Taylor 39 not out; Shaminda Eranga 1-20)

Quotes

Brendon Mccullum (Man of the Match): Our seamers were outstanding and they wanted to bowl again. I am proud of these guys and a great way to end 2014. Also credit to Sri Lanka for the discipline they showed in the second innings. I am happy with the way I am batting. I have been working on my weakness in the past few months and it has been good so far.

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