New Zealand outclass Sri Lanka in Dunedin Test

Trent Boult and Martin Guptill of New Zealand shake hands with the Sri Lanka players after winning the first test at University Oval on December 14, 2015 in Dunedin, New Zealand.

New Zealand have wrapped up a convincing 122-run win in their first Test against Sri Lanka in Dunedin. After being set a target of 405, the visitors were on 224 for 6 at lunch. But Trent Boult then took two quick wickets, as the Black Caps dismissed Sri Lanka for 282. The second Test takes place in Hamilton on Friday.

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