Sri Lanka stayed on course for victory against New Zealand in the opening test in Galle despite Rachin Ravindra's unbeaten 91 on Sunday.

Left-arm spinner Prabath Jayasuriya took two overs to polish off the New Zealand tail and complete a five-wicket haul as Sri Lanka sealed a 63-run victory in the opening Test at Galle International Stadium on Monday.

New Zealand Skipper Tim Southee acknowledges the team's efforts and highlights positive takeaways despite a tough loss to Sri Lanka in the first Test match at the Galle International Stadium.

Chasing 275 for victory, New Zealand were all out for 211 despite Rachin Ravindra's gallant 92, their batters unable to negotiate the sharp turn and low bounce at the venue

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.

Sri Lanka is on the verge of victory against New Zealand in the opening test in Galle. Despite Rachin Ravindra's unbeaten 91, Sri Lankan spinners Prabath Jayasuriya and Romesh Mendis troubled New Zealand's batsmen,

Left-arm spinner Prabath Jayasuriya claimed a match-turning five-wicket haul in the second innings and nine wickets overall, to lead Sri Lanka to a 63-run victory over New Zealand in the first Test.

Prabath Jayasuriya took five wickets to steer Sri Lanka to a 63-run victory Monday against New Zealand on the final morning of the first Test in Galle.

Sri Lanka defeated New Zealand by 63 runs in the first SL vs NZ Test of the two-match series on September 23 (Monday) at the Galle International Stadium in Galle. New Zealand’s Rachin Ravindra was the sole half-centurion for the side as the Blackcaps needed to score 275 to win the series opener.

Rookie left-hander Rachin Ravindra's unbeaten 91 gave New Zealand a slender chance against Sri Lanka, with two wickets remaining and another 68 runs needed after day four of the first Test on Sunday.