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    Home / News / Sports News / New Zealand record their lowest-ever Test total against Sri Lanka
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    New Zealand record their lowest-ever Test total against Sri Lanka
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    New Zealand record their lowest-ever Test total against Sri Lanka

    By Gaurav Tripathi
    Sep 28, 2024
    01:07 pm

    What's the story

    New Zealand cricket team scripted an unwanted record in the ongoing second Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.

    They notched up their lowest-ever Test score against the Lankans.

    The Black Caps were bundled out for just 88 runs, allowing Sri Lanka to enforce the follow-on.

    This disappointing outing underscores the hurdles faced by Tim Southee's boys on this tour.

    Notably, the hosts declared at 602/5 batting first in Galle.

    Batting dominance

    Sri Lanka's batting prowess and NZ's struggle

    Sri Lanka's first-innings total got a serious boost from Kamindu Mendis, Kusal Mendis, and Dinesh Chandimal, who all scored centuries.

    Their stellar show put the home side in a strong spot.

    On the flip side, New Zealand's bowlers found it tough to keep things tight.

    Day two kicked off with Kane Williamson getting out early, caught at slip off Prabath Jayasuriya, and that triggered a batting collapse for New Zealand.

    Bowling brilliance

    Prabath Jayasuriya shines as NZ crumble

    Prabath Jayasuriya was on fire for Sri Lanka, picking up six wickets while giving away just 42 runs. His stellar bowling was key in New Zealand's batting meltdown.

    Mitchell Santner was the top scorer for the Black Caps, managing 29 runs, but he couldn't save them from getting knocked over for their lowest-ever Test total against Sri Lanka.

    The previous low against this same opposition was just 102, which they set back in December 1992.

    Batting woes

    NZ's 2nd-lowest total in over a decade

    This score of 88 is also New Zealand's second-lowest total in over 10 years.

    Their lowest Test score since 2014 remains the 62 they managed against India at the Wankhede Stadium in 2021.

    The only other time they failed to reach triple digits in this period was against Pakistan, when they were bowled out for just 90 runs.

    These batting woes have raised serious questions about their readiness for the upcoming series against hosts India.

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