Sri Lanka found an early breakthrough after setting New Zealand a target of 275 runs to win the first test as the tourists took lunch on day four at 13-1, needing a further 262 runs.

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Former captains Dimuth Karunaratne and Dinesh Chandimal have combined for 147 to earn Sri Lanka a 202-run lead against New Zealand after three days of the first test in Galle.

A rest day was declared on Saturday () - Day 4 of the ongoing first Test match between Sri Lanka and New Zealand in Galle. A rest day has been declared due to the presidential election in Sri Lanka.

Dinesh Chandimal and Dimuth Karunaratne forged a 147-run partnership to propel hosts Sri Lanka to a lead of 202 on day three of the first Test against New Zealand on Friday.

Sri Lanka is close to winning the Galle Test against New Zealand despite Rachin Ravindra's unbeaten 91. Chasing a target of 275, New Zealand finished day four at 207-8 due to Sri Lankan spinners' efforts.

Slightly full around off, turning away with extra bounce, Rachin Ravindra just throws his hand at it and cuts it over point for a boundary. Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Live Score: FOUR! A lovely piece of timing there but Dimuth Karunaratne should have done a lot better in the deep.