Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat in the 1st Test against New Zealand at the Galle International Stadium. The match started at 10 AM on Wednesday, with both teams eager to make a strong start in this crucial series, which will influence their standings in the World Test Championship.
Sri Lanka, fresh off a dominant victory over England in their previous Test series, is brimming with confidence. New Zealand, on the other hand, is looking to begin their new Test season on a positive note after their one-off Test against Afghanistan was washed out due to rain.
The game saw an important moment right after lunch as Sri Lankan batter Dinesh Chandimal was dismissed, leaving the hosts to regroup as they look to post a strong total on the board. Both teams are aiming for a win to kick-start the series with momentum.