New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test at Wellington, , Jan 03 2015 - Ball by Ball Commentary

The New Zealand players soak themselves in champagne after what has been a stellar performance from the boys. They are truly a force to reckon with in the longer form, and they will hope to continue on in the shorter formats with the ICC World Cup looming just around the corner. We certainly hope you enjoyed our coverage of this Test series between New Zealand and Sri Lanka. On behalf of Devashish Fuloria and Andrew Fidel Fernando, this is Rohan Sharma signing off for ESPNcricinfo. Till the next match!

Brendon McCullum, New Zealand captain: The last little while we have played some outstanding cricket. To find a way out of the precarious situation we were in was special. The confidence has definitely improved among the group. Great Test win for the side and a series we are really proud of. Great performances from Kane and Watling, along with the bowlers. We have been through an interesting period where our results probably hadn't stacked up for a while now. The boys were desperate to make their time with the New Zealand team a successful one, and that has shown in the fighting instincts the team has shown, and in how we have performed in difficult times. We are starting to make some headway into where we should be. We have had some challenges in front of us. Winning away from home was not easy, like we did in the West Indies, and then to tie the series against Pakistan in the UAE, then come here and put up some stellar performances against a very good Sri Lankan team, in particular, Kumar Sangakkara. It is great to see different people standing up and feeling comfortable to perform. We don't want to get too far ahead, but we are plenty pleased with how far we have come over the last 12-14 months.

Kane Williamson, Man of the Match: Someone did mention it to me (fastest to 3000 Test runs by a New Zealander). The culture in the team has been outstanding for a while now. It has reflected in our performances, led in front by Brendon and the outstanding year they have had, along with Ross. The bowlers were outstanding again as they took the twenty wickets. I think we were both quite tired. I thought he played outstandingly (Watling, 365-run stand). It is a good cricket wicket. Usually provides a little for the ball and bat. It definitely flattened out a lot so it was great for BJ and I to put up that partnership, and then set it up for the bowlers to take it through. Think it is important to keep looking at the next match to keep grounded and keep improving so that when the World Cup comes around we will be ready.

The Man of the Match is Kane Williamson for his 69 and 242.

3.57pm The presentation has just begun..

danik: "where does sri lanka go from here? if sanga retires i fear that will truly be the end of SL as a competitive Test team, even against the likes of Zim and bangla"

Steve: "When do the next test rankings come out - I'm hoping we might have moved up a couple of places."

Longboarder: "Wow, wow, wow. Congratulations to the Black Caps who are turning in to a great team. What a wonderfully intriguing game. Long live test cricket."

Hamish: "Kane along with Rutherford will enjoy that champagne"

AJ: " Kane bowls - so he gets to go for a ride in the limo with the bowlers to the top of Mt Victoria for a champagne!"

Jack: "Great test match. Best of all it was played in the proper spirit of the game, unlike the Aus/India series. "

3.50pm So New Zealand wrap up victory just before tea on the final day to finalise a 193-run victory. We will be back shortly for the match presentation

Mark Craig's four wickets in the second innings played a pivotal role, while not enough can be said about the 365-run stand for the sixth wicket between Williamson and Watling in New Zealand's second innings, which really put the hosts in control

3.45pm It has been a thoroughly brilliant performance from New Zealand, not only over the course of this Test, but the entire series. They have safely secured a whitewash as they take the two-match series 2-0.

cricketsimpleto: "aah.. williamson's new action is reminiscing what carl hooper was doing for Windies in late 80s and early 90s.. the dancing shoes !"

Sri Lanka really up against it now. This is the last stand, and Thirimanne is the main man as he remains unbeaten on 56. Pradeep is the No. 11 for Sri Lanka. Also means a bowling change as Kane Williamson is invited to roll his arm