The Black Caps are ruing a first innings collapse after a quick conclusion on the final morning of the first cricket test against Sri Lanka.

The hosts have needed less than four overs to claim the last two Black Caps wickets, and seal a 63-run victory in Galle.

New Zealand started the third day at 269 for 4 - but were bowled out for 340 before lunch, leaving Sri Lanka to quickly eat up their 35-run deficit.

Newstalk ZB cricket reporter Andrew Alderson joined Sportstalk to discuss.

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The Black Caps are ruing a first innings collapse after a quick conclusion on the final morning of the first cricket test against Sri Lanka.
The hosts have needed less than four overs to claim the last two Black Caps wickets, and seal a 63-run victory in Galle.
New Zealand started the third day at 269 for 4 - but were bowled out for 340 before lunch, leaving Sri Lanka to quickly eat up their 35-run deficit.
Newstalk ZB cricket reporter Andrew Alderson joined Sportstalk to discuss.
LISTEN ABOVE

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