The hosts powered to 312 for five in merely 39 overs after the match was shortened due to rain.

England seamer Matthew Potts has taken a four-for to help bowl Australia out for 126.

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27 Sep: The Sri Lankan batters continue to pile on the pressure on the New Zealand bowlers, on day two of the second cricket test at Galle

27 Sep: A wicket for the Black Caps early on day two of the second cricket test against Sri Lanka at Galle

27 Sep: Sri Lanka are keeping the pressure on the Black Caps, early on day two of the second cricket test at Galle

26 Sep: Sri Lankan off-spinner Nishan Peiris will make his test cricket debut in Galle in the second and final test against New Zealand at Galle starting at 4.30pm

26 Sep: Black Caps cricket coach Gary Stead appears committed to applying a similar balance to the New Zealand bowling attack for the second test against Sri Lanka starting at 4.30pm in Galle

23 Sep: Black Caps captain Tim Southee has praised the efforts of Will O'Rourke despite the loss to Sri Lanka

23 Sep: To quickly extinguished Black Caps hopes in Galle..

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