The WTC cycle is done. The series scoresheet shows a 2-0 for New Zealand which does, in many ways, accurately depict the story. But Sri Lanka were much closer, they were on top for a long period in the first game and instead of their cruise hitting an iceberg, it hit a ship in the form of Kane Williamson. He ensured the visitors went winless. Can that turn around in the limited overs internationals? Follow to find out. Till then, it's Ekanth, signing off on behalf of my co-commentators, Madushka Balasuriya and Abhimanyu Bose and our scorer, Chandan Duorah.

Raff: "Been another delightful summer of NZ test cricket. Thanks, Cricinfo, commenters, and NZ's secret weapon: Mac Jean." *Bows to Chapsy*

Tautoru : "KW MOM for me. Great innings and that last catch! " Henry Nicholls has been awarded the POTM award. Williamson is the POTS. The live feed has cut off on the telly. So the quotes from the players will be published in the news and analysis pieces coming up. Check them out here on ESPNcricinfo.

Mark: "SL where still 5 runs short of the Williamson/Nicholls partnership! Well done NZ"

Mustafa Moudi : "As this WTC Cycle comes to an end with this match, I would suggest the no. of matches must remain close (if not exactly the same) for all team. NZ playing just 12 Test in comparison to England's 22 matches doesnt make any sense !!"

Fan: "Rajitha lasted 110 balls and 2.5 hours! That's great for a tailender. Frustrated thr NZ bowlers "

Maddy: "New Zealand wins the windiest test ever(Probably)"

6:30pm: An overtime win for New Zealand. So close yet so far yet again for Sri Lanka. This time it was more conditional as they were relying on tomorrow's play being washed out. Nonetheless, they hung around firmly after toppling in the first innings. Four batters made fifties in the second innings. Many wickets were soft dismissals and fell to short deliveries. Credit to Tickner, who performed Wagner's role in his absence. Sri Lanka's tail wagged, hung and almost crawled back into a branch to call it a night but Bracewell kept plugging away and Southee finished it off.

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Southee to Rajitha, OUT

Rajitha fishes and Williamson takes a sharp catch! New Zealand win 2-0 on an overcast Wellington evening! Mitchell and Co are chuffed as they swarm Williamson. Was a back-of-length ball outside off. Rajitha tried to steer it square to try and get a single and retain strike. But Southee was good enough to find the edge. Rajitha and Sri Lanka's resistance ends.

Kasun Rajitha c Williamson b Southee 20 (110b 1x4 0x6 148m) SR: 18.18

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Krushna: "What is Rajitha's average currently? " Just under seven

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Southee to Rajitha, no run

Length just outside off, good leave

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Southee to Rajitha, no run

Length outside off, steered to point

Over

mark: "wouldn't be adverse to see captains penalised for wasting reviews. that on smacked of desperation. one from 23 says it all." Yeah, but the loss of review is punishment enough

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Southee to Rajitha, no run

Just down leg, goes across and lets it go

RajaSekharreddy: "And if it rains tomorrow without a ball being bowled!" IFFF!

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Southee to Rajitha, no run

Full at the stumps at 126kph, blocked towards mid-on

Balaji: "Spare a thought for NZ bowlers. They bowled 210 overs straight "

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Southee to Rajitha, no run

Shoulders arms and the shortish ball comes in and hits around the ribs. Has a chest guard which helps

Scheduled play is done. Overtime is now. The shadows have taken over, the lights have faded but still good enough to continue

end of over 1411 run

SL: 358/9CRR: 2.53

Asitha Fernando0 (15b)

Kasun Rajitha20 (104b 1x4)

Blair Tickner 26-6-84-3

Tim Southee 26-12-51-2

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