Bowlers hand Sri Lanka the advantage

Aug 27, 2009

The day started with Thilan Samaraweera reaching his fourth Test century of the year•Associated Press

Samaraweera continued his fine form before he was removed for 143•Associated Press

Jeetan Patel finished with 4 for 78•Associated Press

...before being sent back by Thushara•Associated Press

But Rangana Herath ended the resistance, getting rid of Ryder for 24•AFP

But overnight partner Mahela Jayawardene was dismissed for 92•Associated Press

Chamara Kapugedera gave Samaraweera good company with a brisk 35•Associated Press

Daniel Flynn managed just 13, falling to Thushara, as New Zealand were dented early in their reply•Associated Press

Ross Taylor steadied New Zealand....•Associated Press

Taylor, unbeaten on 70, is New Zealand's main hope after they struggled to 159 for 5 at stumps•AFP

But Sri Lanka lost their last five wickets for 49 runs to be bowled out for 416•Associated Press

Martin Guptill raced to 35....•Associated Press

....along with Jess Ryder in a fourth-wicket stand of 85•Associated Press