In-form Kane Williamson and struggling Henry Nicholls have placed on 186 in an unbroken third-wicket partnership to carry New Zealand to 2-304 at lunch on day two of the second Check in opposition to Sri Lanka.
Williamson adopted his unbeaten match-winning century within the first Check – the 27th ton of his profession – along with his 28th and was 113 not out on the break.
At 91, Williamson handed the 8000-run mark in Assessments.
Nicholls, alternatively, has gone 10 Assessments since he final handed 50. At lunch he was 72no and enjoying a vital function in assist of Williamson.
New Zealand added 149 from 34 overs within the first session.
The Black Caps have been 2-155, with Williamson on 26 and Nicholls 18 when play resumed on Saturday in vibrant, sunny circumstances.
Williamson drove the innings, reaching his half-century from 106 balls in 142 minutes. He reached his century (171 balls) with a cover-driven 4 off Dhananjaya de Silva.
His second 50 got here from 65 balls in 89 minutes as he scored freely on a Basin Reserve pitch which was changing into higher for batting because it hardened within the sunshine.
Nicholls gave an opportunity earlier than stumps on the primary day however none within the first session on Saturday. His batting was strong, studied and he regarded more and more comfy.
After the lack of overs by way of rain and unhealthy gentle on the primary day, New Zealand now have an prolonged second day by which to arrange the Check.
Sri Lanka took the second new ball simply earlier than lunch, hoping it would assist them degree the competition with the Black Caps batters, who have been scoring at 3.eight runs an over.
New Zealand have received their final two Assessments in thrilling finishes – by one run over England on the Basin Reserve and by two wickets off the ultimate ball in opposition to Sri Lanka within the first Check in Christchurch.
