Craig spins NZ to surprise win as SL go missing: 2nd Test, Day 5 (Wellington)

New Zealand wrapped up a convincing 193-run victory to complete a 2-0 series win over Sri Lanka after a superb fightback.

Kaushal Silva was a lone performer in the morning session as offspinner Mark Craig enjoyed himself taking 4-64. Lahiru Thirimanne finished on 62 not out but the visitors failed to put up any fight.

New Zealand 221 (Williamson 69, Pradeep 4-63) and 524 for 5 dec (Williamson 242*, Watling 142*) beat Sri Lanka 356 (Sangakkara 203*, Chandimal 67) and 196 (Thirimanne 62*, Craig 4-63) by 193 runs.

Jan 2015