England edged out New Zealand 59-58 in a thrilling opening match of their three-game series. The hosts led 15-14 after the first quarter in Auckland but the sides were locked 29-29 at half-time in a tight tussle.

Jess Thirlbys Vitality Roses kept their composure to secure victory over New Zealand in Auckland despite being behind with three minutes to play; Watch the second Test of Englands three-match series against New Zealand on Wednesday October 2,

New Zealand finish their Rugby Championship campaign on a high, with a comfortable victory over a much-improved Australia in Wellington.

Follow live coverage of Sri Lanka vs New Zealand from the New Zealand in Sri Lanka 2024 today. The ICC Test Championship sees nine teams compete across a two-year cycle of matches before a two-team final decides the winner. The inaugural competition was won by New Zealand after a thrilling victory over India in June 2021.

Sri Lanka has stormed to a series victory over New Zealand, securing the two-match test series with a resounding innings and 154-run triumph on the fourth day in Galle.