New Zealand will be keen to put in an improved batting performance against Sri Lankan spin in the second and final Test in Colombo from Sunday to halt their losing streak.

The 10-wicket defeat in the

Rangana Herath and Shaminda Eranga shared five wickets to put New Zealand under pressure on the opening day of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle on Saturday.

Left-arm spinner Herath removed w

Rangana Herath bagged a five-wicket haul to put Sri Lanka in a strong position on the opening day of the first Test against New Zealand in Galle on Saturday.

The left-arm spinner finished with 5-65,