Herath leaves New Zealand reeling

Aug 29, 2009

Kumar Sangakkara continued to pile the runs on the fourth morning•AFP

The humidity was testing, but Sangakkara was undeterred•Associated Press

Daniel Vettori could only watch as New Zealand were being gradually shut out of contention•Associated Press

Tim McIntosh was bowled by Dammika Prasad as New Zealand chased 494•AFP

But he fell just after getting his half-century, trapped in front by Rangana Herath•AFP

Herath was New Zealand's chief wrecker, taking four wickets, and left them reeling at 182 for 6 at stumps•AFP

Mahela Jayawardene kept the runs coming at a fair clip from the other end•Associated Press

He reached his 20th Test century before edging one to slip•AFP

Vettori struck soon, though, getting rid of Thilan Samaraweera•AFP

Ross Taylor only managed 27 before being caught-behind off Herath•AFP

Jesse Ryder resisted with 38....•AFP

Meanwhile, Jayawardene looked good to reach his tenth Test century at his favourite venue•AFP

Jayawardene then fell agonizingly short of the landmark and his wife Christina was distraught. His dismissal brought about the Sri Lankan declaration•AFP

Daniel Flynn, who had struggled all tour, finally found some confidence•AFP

..but was trapped in front trying to sweep Herath•AFP