NZ v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Christchurch, 4th day
New Zealand seal fifth win of 2014
Sri Lanka began the day 10 runs behind and with five wickets in hand. Tim Southee struck early again, removing the nightwatchman Tharindu Kaushal in the fourth over•Getty Images
The lead was 45 when the final-wicket partnership came together and Shaminda Eranga lashed an entertaining 45 off 62, his highest Test score•AFP
Sri Lanka continued to fight, having Tom Latham caught at slip and Hamish Rutherford bounced out•AFP
Sri Lanka pushed ahead, but Angelo Mathews, their best hope to take a meaningful lead, was caught behind for 66 •Getty Images
Suranga Lakmal offered support during a 59-run stand that frustrated New Zealand•AFP
However, Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor came together at 43 for 2 and steereed New Zealand to victory•Getty Images
Trent Boult broke through and equalled Southee with four wickets. New Zealand were set 105 to win the Boxing Day Test •Getty Images