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Root's third Test double century had put his side into a strong position, which was only made stronger when Sam Curran trapped Jeet Raval in front for a two-ball duck.
New Zealand, who won the first match of the two-Test series at Bay Oval in Mt. Maunganui by an innings and 65 runs, were 241/2 in their second innings and holding a 140-run lead when rain started to fall and forced the players from the field.
After losing to England in a thrilling final held on July 14 at the Lord's -- regarded as one of the most exciting one-dayers of all time -- Kane Williamson's team displayed an exceptional level of sportsmanship, humility and selflessness in defeat.
After New Zealand slumped to 106 for three, Williamson had been leading New Zealand's recovery when he was removed for 51. At stumps, the Black Caps were 144 for four in reply to England's 353.
New Zealand captain Kane Williamson and Sri Lanka's Akila Dananjaya have been reported for suspect bowling action after the first Test between the two sides in Galle, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Tuesday.
A small group of fans turned up at the FTZ Sports Complex with a cake for Williamson who spent most of his 29th birthday watching his team toil in the field in less than ideal conditions in Katunayake on Thursday.
Results 81-86
