Southee: Slightly different not having Neil Wagner around
The New Zealand captain on the bowler's absence, and Doug Bracewell's return
16/03Result
2nd Test, Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand at Wellington, Mar 17-20 2023
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![New Zealand]( "New Zealand")
580/4d -
![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
164 & 358 (142 ov) (f/o)
Player of the Match
16/03Result
2nd Test, Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand at Wellington, Mar 17-20 2023
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![New Zealand]( "New Zealand")
580/4d -
![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
164 & 358 (142 ov) (f/o)
Player of the Match
Match Coverage
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New Zealand bowled 208.5 overs, and had to contend with extreme conditions on the final day, to complete an innings victory
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The top order had the experience to bail out their inexperienced attack, but they instead went down in abject fashion
New Zealand on top despite Karunaratne's twin fifties
Sri Lanka two wickets down after being made to follow-on, but Mendis and Mathews steady
