NZ vs SL, 1st Test, Dunedin: Day One in pictures

Martin Guptill scored 156, and the middle-order provided a solid contribution to have New Zealand finish the first day on strong terms. They were 409 for 8 at stumps on Day One.

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New Zealand began their innings with a 56-run partnership for the first wicket, before Tom Latham got out for 22.

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Martin Guptill, the other opener, settled into a fruitful partnership with No. 3 Kane Williamson. He scored 156.

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The two added 173 in 38.5 overs.

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Williamson added another bulky knock of 88 to his productive year.

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Nuwan Pradeep, the fast bowler, broke the partnership, inducing an uncontrolled stroke off Williamson for a catch to slip.

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Brendon McCullum smashed 13 fours and a six in his 57-ball 75.

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Dushmanth Chameera took a couple of late wickets so Sri Lanka could get into New Zealand's tail.

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Suranga Lakmal, who had taken the first wicket of Latham, took the eighth wicket, that of Tim Southee. New Zealand finished eight down for 409.

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