New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Day 3

Lahiru Kumara dismissed Ross Taylor early in the day to give Sri Lanka a promising start.

Latham scored his ninth Test ton to help New Zealand extend their lead.

Henry Nicholls and Latham scored 214 for the fourth wicket before the latter was dismissed for 176.

Nicholls too registered a ton as New Zealand's lead went past 600.

Colin de Grandhomme smashed 71 off 45 to frustrate Sri Lanka.

New Zealand declared on 585 for 4 to set Sri Lanka a target of 660.

Sri Lanka lost both their openers in the first two overs of the chase before they ended the day on 24 for 2.