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New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Wellington

New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Wellington

New Zealand swing the match and series

New Zealand swing the match and series

New Zealand's swing bowlers outwitted Sri Lanka's batsmen to wrap up an emphatic series-winning, innings-and-38-run victory at the Basin Reserve

14-Apr-2005•The Bulletin by Charlie Austin

Cheery end to a disappointing season

Cheery end to a disappointing season

In what has been a season-long tunnel from hell, New Zealand eventually discovered light in the form of a series-clinching Test victory over Sri Lanka

14-Apr-2005•The Wisden Verdict by Andrew McLean

Will it be a repeat at Wellington?

Will it be a repeat at Wellington?

13-Apr-2005•The Wisden Verdict by Andrew McLean

Vincent's 224 cracks frustrated Sri Lanka

Vincent's 224 cracks frustrated Sri Lanka

A magnificent 224 from Lou Vincent, the seventh highest score by a New Zealander, left Sri Lanka looking down the barrel of a series defeat as their opponents piled up a mountainous 522 for 9 declared

13-Apr-2005•The Bulletin by Charlie Austin

NZ sneak ahead with Vincent and Fleming

NZ sneak ahead with Vincent and Fleming

Lou Vincent and Stephen Fleming strengthened New Zealand's grip on the second Test by reaching 253 for 4 on a day that started under clear autumn skies and ended 16 overs early due to thick fog

12-Apr-2005•The Bulletin by Charlie Austin

NZ sneak ahead with Vincent and Fleming

NZ sneak ahead with Vincent and Fleming

Lou Vincent and Stephen Fleming strengthened New Zealand's grip on the second Test by reaching 253 for 4 on a day that started under clear autumn skies and ended 16 overs early due to thick fog

12-Apr-2005•The Bulletin by Charlie Austin

From carpenter to New Zealand cricketer

From carpenter to New Zealand cricketer

When Lou Vincent debuted with a brilliant century at Perth in November 2001 he had the cricketing world at his feet

12-Apr-2005•The Wisden Verdict by Andrew McLean

Martin swings into Sri Lanka on opening day

Martin swings into Sri Lanka on opening day

Chris Martin's swinging burst rattled the Sri Lankan top order before Thilan Samaraweera lent the total some respectability on the opening day of the second Test at Wellington

11-Apr-2005•The Bulletin by Charlie Austin

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