New Zealand put Sri Lanka under pressure right from the start

Tim Southee takes 5-67 as New Zealand exploit influential toss on first day of first test

Tim Southee took 5-67 as New Zealand exploited an influential toss to contain Sri Lanka to 275-9 on the first day of the first test at the Basin Reserve.

A late unbeaten half century by wicketkeeper Niroshan Dickwella helped swing the day a little in Sri Lanka’s favor. Dickwella hit 10 fours and was unbeaten on 73 at stumps, losing his last partner, Kasun Rajitha, to the last ball of the day.

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