Napier Test ends in draw

New Zealand overcame a few final-day jitters to draw the first Test with Sri Lanka at McLean Park in Napier on Friday.

Sri Lanka were seven without loss in their second innings, chasing a near-impossible 302 in a session for victory, when play was abandoned after tea because of bad light.

The innings lasted just nine balls but with neither side in a position to push for a result, the captains agreed to call an early finish.

New Zealand had earlier been bowled out for 238 in their second innings at tea after resuming on 64 for two.