Statistics show that Williamson's first innings will be the longest period (six innings) that he has gone without a century since the start of 2014.

New Zealand cricket began a new chapter on March 30, 2015. The day before, the national side competed in their first World Cup final in 11 attempts, losing to Australia in Melbourne.

Star Black Caps batsman Kane Williamson is continuing his ascent up the test batting rankings.

If only one of Neil Wagner or Doug Bracewell can play in Friday's second test at Seddon Park, who gets the nod?

The Black Caps skipper wrestled with a time and target equation in the first test against Sri Lanka. In the end he needn't have fretted.

Our cricket writers provide three things we've learned from the Black Caps' 122-run win over Sri Lanka at the University Oval.

Rolling coverage of the final day of the first test between the Black Caps and Sri Lanka at the University Oval in Dunedin.

It was a busy morning for the technology providers at University Oval today.

Job done for New Zealand; now it's about maintaining their momentum when the second test starts in Hamilton on Friday.

Both New Zealand and Sri Lanka firmly believe they have a winning chance going into the final day at University Oval tomorrow.

A remarkable week of cricket proves there is more than one recipe for entrancing play, including polar opposites.

Now it's time for some calculations, as New Zealand look to plan their march to victory at University Oval over the next two days.

New Zealand took the honours on the third morning of their test against Sri Lanka at University Oval today.

The Black Caps have drawn Australia, India and Pakistan in their pool for the 2016 T20 World Cup.

"Kaleidoscope" is a valid answer when asked to describe McCullum's life as one colour. If Shakespeare was around, he'd be keen to pen the script.

Left-armer bowls what would be the fastest delivery in the history of New Zealand cricket, but skeptics have been quick to say a technological error was likely.

Martin Crowe continues to have an influence within the New Zealand cricket team.

Black Caps opener's return to form with 156 helps the Black Caps put big runs on the board at University Oval.

No hard feelings; that sums up New Zealand's attitude towards Nigel Llong as he prepares to umpire in the two tests against Sri Lanka.

COMMENT: Brendon McCullum said all he needed to say on the Chris Cairns verdict, writes Chris Rattue.

Black Caps captain's first comments on Chris Cairns since former cricketer was found not guilty of perjury

Can Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor break the half century barrier against Sri Lanka?