New Zealand needed 37 runs in the last five overs to reach the target of 285 runs set by Sri Lanka. Had 5 wickets. There was also the risk of losing. In the end, the hosts won by 37 runs after losing 3 more wickets in five overs. In 70 overs, they lost 8 wickets and collected 285 runs to ensure a great victory. Despite the rain on the last day, such a win was possible thanks to the bat of veteran batsman Kane Williamson. He eventually left the field winning the team after playing an inning of 121 runs unbeaten. Which he did in 194 balls with 11 fours and 1 six.

In addition, Daryl Mitchell played an inning of 81 runs with 3 fours and 4 sixes to cheer the team’s victory. Asitha Fernando of Sri Lanka took 3 wickets with the ball. Prabhath Jayasuriya took 2 wickets. Kasun Rajitha and Lahiru Kumara took 1 wicket each.However, as Sri Lanka lost this match dramatically, India advanced to the final of the World Test Championship. Australia has already confirmed the final. New Zealand’s Daryl Mitchell scored 102 runs in the first innings and 81 runs in the second innings.

Summary Score:
Sri Lanka: 355/10 and 302/10
New Zealand: 373/10 and 285/8
Result: New Zealand won by 2 wickets
Man of the match: Daryl Mitchell.