New Zealand seal fifth win of 2014

Dec 29, 2014

Sri Lanka began the day 10 runs behind and with five wickets in hand. Tim Southee struck early again, removing the nightwatchman Tharindu Kaushal in the fourth over•Getty Images

The lead was 45 when the final-wicket partnership came together and Shaminda Eranga lashed an entertaining 45 off 62, his highest Test score•AFP

Sri Lanka continued to fight, having Tom Latham caught at slip and Hamish Rutherford bounced out•AFP

Sri Lanka pushed ahead, but Angelo Mathews, their best hope to take a meaningful lead, was caught behind for 66 •Getty Images

Suranga Lakmal offered support during a 59-run stand that frustrated New Zealand•AFP

However, Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor came together at 43 for 2 and steereed New Zealand to victory•Getty Images

Trent Boult broke through and equalled Southee with four wickets. New Zealand were set 105 to win the Boxing Day Test •Getty Images