In his 99th consecutive Test since debut, New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum elected to bowl on a green top in Hamilton Getty Images
Tim Southee responded quickly by sending back Sri Lanka's openers in successive overs Getty Images
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Dinesh Chandimal and Udara Jayasundera then revived Sri Lanka's innings with a 71-run partnership before Jayasundera was run-out for 26 Associated Press
Doug Bracewell soon had Chandimal caught behind, three runs short of a brisk fifty, as Sri Lanka stuttered to 121 for 4 Getty Images
Milinda Siriwardana then combined with captain Angelo Mathews to forge a solid partnership, taking Sri Lanka to 198 for 4 at tea Getty Images
The pair took their stand past 100, as both batsmen crossed fifties soon in the third session of the day Getty Images
Trent Boult then led New Zealand's fight back with quick wickets before rain brought a premature end to the day's play. Sri Lanka ended day one on 264 for 7 with Mathews unbeaten on 63 Getty Images
