Sri Lanka v New Zealand, Day 5, Galle Test

Somerville was rewarded for his perseverance with the scalp of Thirimanne.

Karunaratne led from the front with a brilliant 122.

Kusal Perera also played his part in Sri Lanka's morale-boosting win with a cameo.

Mathews held the middle order together with an assured hand of 28.

Mathews and Karunaratne celebrate Sri Lanka's well-earned victory.

Mathews and Dhananjaya de Silva are ecstatic after overhauling the target.