Half-centuries by Tom Latham and Kane Williamson led New Zealand's cricketers to 255-4 on day two of the first Test against Sri Lanka on Thursday.

Opener Tom Latham made 70 to power New Zealand's reply before departing in the final over before tea on the second day of the first Sri Lanka Test with the tourists 136-2 on Thursday. Latham put on a 63-run opening stand before Sri Lanka broke through when Devon Conway missed a straight ball from off-spinner Ramesh Mendis and was sent back lbw for 11.

Half-centuries from Tom Latham and Kane Williamson put New Zealand at 255-4 and in hot pursuit of Sri Lanka on day two of the first Test on Thursday. The Black Caps trailed by

Tom Latham and Kane Williamson led New Zealand's fightback with sparkling half-centuries as the Black Caps reached 255-4 on the rain-hit second day of their opening Test against Sri Lanka in Galle

The Black Caps trailed by 50 at stumps in Galle with Daryl Mitchell (41) and Tom Blundell (18) to resume in the morning

Opener Tom Latham scored 70 runs, while Kane Williamson notched up 55 on the way to taking the Black Caps to 255-4 at stumps in Galle

Half-centuries from Tom Latham and Kane Williamson put New Zealand at 255-4 and in hot pursuit of Sri Lanka on day two of the first Test on Thursday.

Tom Latham and Kane Williamson helped New Zealand reach 255-4 on the rain-affected second day of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. Latham scored 70, while Williamson added 55, providing a solid platform.