A sensational spell of fast bowling by New Zealand rookie William O’Rourke rocked Sri Lanka as the home side was bowled out for 305 runs in the first innings of the first cricket test on Thursday. O’Rourke,

Tom Latham and Kane Williamson helped New Zealand reach 255-4 on the rain-affected second day of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. Latham scored 70, while Williamson added 55, providing a solid platform.

Half-centuries from Tom Latham and Kane Williamson put New Zealand at 255-4 and in hot pursuit of Sri Lanka on day two of the first Test on Thursday.

Tom Latham and Kane Williamson led New Zealand's fightback with sparkling half-centuries as the Black Caps reached 255-4 on the rain-hit second day of their opening test against Sri Lanka in Galle to trail by 50 runs on Thursday.

Tom Latham and Kane Williamson came up with solid fifties as New Zealand put themselves in a position of strength against hosts Sri Lanka on a rain-hit Day 2 in Galle.

New Zealand only trail by 50 runs with six wickets to spare. The Kiwis are on top thanks to some fine fifties from the veteran duo of Tom Latham and Kane Williamson.