Williamson, Nicholls get double ton; Kiwis crush Sri Lanka

WELLINGTON: New Zealand was at the summit of form as they reached a commendable total in the second innings against Sri Lanka. With a loss of just four wickets, the Kiwis reached a gargantuan 580 runs and declared back to the pavilion. Sri Lanka meanwhile on batting lost two wickets quickly between 26 runs.

Kiwis in the second innings had a decent start but lost two wickets in a specific time period. Skipper Kane Williamson batted to a double ton making a formidable partnership with Henry Nicholls to help New Zealand mount a successful 508. Williamson knocked two sixers and 23 fours to reach a blazing 215 runs.

On 91 today Kane Williamson became the 1st NZ player to reach 8,000 Test runs! His 28th Test hundred also moved him to 41* international hundreds to go ahead of Ross Taylor as New Zealand's leading international century maker. Scorecard | https://t.co/RBXKVcSqo5 #StatChat #NZvSL pic.twitter.com/pgd7Fz1pua

— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) March 18, 2023

It is the first time in history that two players in one inning reach a double century. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka needs to put up a long fight to equal the black caps might. The first test ended in dramatic fashion with Williamson just easing past the crease line to ensure victory in the final moments of the game.