London: New Zealand have secured an unassailable 1-0 lead in the two-match series after comprehensively defeating Sri Lanka by 122 runs on the fifth day of the first Test in Dunedin on Monday.


New Zealand players celebrate as they walk from the field after winning the test during day five of the first International Test cricket match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka at University Oval in Dunedin. Pic/AFP

Chasing a daunting target of 405, the tourists were bundled out for 282 in their second innings, thanks to paceman Trent Boult's two quick scalps after lunch, the Guardian reported.