The Black Caps went up against Sri Lanka in their fist test match.
This match gave the Black Caps an opportunity to win their first test series since 2021 - having drawn the previous three tours by Bangladesh, South Africa and England.
Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explained further.
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