New Zealand vs Sri Lanka 1st Test Day 3 full scorecard: NZ in total control

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Day 3: Tom Latham produced a sublime double century to put New Zealand in cruise control in Wellington.

On the back of a sublime unbeaten double century by Tom Latham New Zealand reached a very comfortable position at the end of Day 3 in Wellington. The hosts piled on the runs on day three and finished their first innings on 578, a lead of 296. in reply Sri Lanka were teetering at 20/3 at the end of the day. Tim Southee and Trent boult picking up three wickets between them.

New Zealand's Tom Latham plays a shot during the first Test against Sri Lanka. (AFP)