Mumbai, September 30: A trio of centuries by Kamindu Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal and Kusal Mendis and a dominant bowling performance by spinners Prabath Jayasuriya and Nishan Peiris helped Sri Lanka seal the second Test against New Zealand by an innings and 154 runs to secure their first series win against Kiwis in 15 years. SL vs NZ 2nd Test 2024: New Zealand Captain Tim Southee Reacts After Losing Against Sri Lanka, Says ‘On the Wrong Side of a Tough One’ .

Nishan Peiris

Nishan Peiris (Photo: Sri Lanka Cricket/X)

Nishan Peiris, the debutant, picked up 3/33 in his first innings and took a six-wicket haul in the second innings, getting his six scalps for 170 runs in 33.4 overs.

Prabath Jayasuriya

Prabath Jayasuriya (Photo Credit: X/@OfficialSLC)

Spinner Prabath Jayasuriya continued his love affair with Galle, taking 6/42 and his eighth five-wicket haul at the venue. In the second innings, he scalped three wickets.

Dinesh Chandimal

Dinesh Chandimal (Photo credit: X @OfficialSLC)

Chandimal scored 116 off 208 deliveries in the first innings with the help of 15 boundaries.

Kamindu Mendis

Kamindu Mendis (Photo Credits: @cric_blog/X)

Kamindu's Test batting average, which currently stands at 91.27, is only bettered by legendary Don Bradman, who had an average of 99.94. He scored an unbeaten 182 off 250 deliveries. He was also awarded the 'Player of the Match' award. Kamindu Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal, Kusal Mendis Shine As Sri Lanka Registers First Series Win Over New Zealand in 15 Years.

Kusal Mendis

Kusal Mendis in action (Photo credit: Twitter @OfficialSLC)

Kusal Mendis made an unbeaten 106 off 149 balls with the help of six boundaries and three maximums in the first innings.