Martin Guptill, who was out of form coming into the match, scored 156 runs - a knock that included 21 boundaries

New Zealand have played 16 Tests against Sri Lanka at home, winning eight and losing two

Tom Latham (above) got off to a good start, but gave a return catch to Suranga Lakmal soon after posting a half-century stand for the opening wicket with Martin Guptill

Martin Guptill (right) and Kane Williamson put on a century stand for the second wicket

Kane Williamson continued his superb run with the bat, scoring yet another half-century - his 17th in Test cricket

Martin Guptill celebrates after reaching his century, his first ton in over four years. His previous two centuries have come against Bangladesh (2010) and Zimbabwe (2011)

Sri Lankan players celebrate the dismissal of Kane Williamson. The Kiwi batsman was dismissed 12 short of his 13th test ton, at the stroke of Tea

Brendon McCullum's stay at the crease lasted for just 57 balls. However, in that period, he smashed 13 boundaries and a six on his way to scoring 75 runs. He brought up his half-century in just 39 balls.

Sri Lanka struck back with six wickets in the final session of Day One