Kane Williamson hit a sublime unbeaten century to lead New Zealand to a thrilling two-wicket win over Sri Lanka off the final ball of the first Test.
Williamson's 121 not out saw the Black Caps chase down 285 on a rain-shortened fifth day in Christchurch.
The hosts needed eight off the final over and scrambled a bye from the last ball to seal a dramatic win.
Defeat ended Sri Lanka's hopes of reaching the World Test Championship final in June.
Sri Lanka needed to sweep New Zealand 2-0 in this series to qualify, so India will now face Australia in the final at The Oval.
The fourth and final Test between the two sides in Ahmedabad finished in a draw, ensuring India won the series 2-1.
- First Test, Christchurch, (day five of five)
- Sri Lanka 355 (Southee 5-64) & 302 (Mathews 115)
- New Zealand 373 (Mitchell 102) & 285-8 (Williamson 121*)
- New Zealand won by two wickets
Source: www.bbc.com
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