WELLINGTON (Reuters) - New Zealand's rare wicketless day could not rob left-arm spinner Ajaz Patel of his optimism about a positive result in the opening test against Sri Lanka on Tuesday.
The Sri Lankan duo of Angelo Mathews and Kusal Mendis struck unbeaten centuries in an epic 246-run stand for the unbroken fourth wicket to give their side a chance of saving the match on what is likely to be a rain-affected final day.
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