Day 1 reports

• Fleming decides to bat
• Fleming, Richardson steady New Zealand
• Fleming leads from the front

Day 2 reports

• Batsmen expected to rule roost on second day
• Fleming guides New Zealand into a strong position
• Fleming stands tall
• Fleming double ton puts New Zealand on top

Day 3 reports

• Sangakkara leads Sri Lankan response
• Sri Lankan batsmen forge spirited reply

Day 4 reports

• Overnight rain may offer hope to new-ball bowlers
• Tillakaratne, Kaluwitharana help Sri Lanka bridge gap
• Rain interrupts play with match heading towards a draw

Day 5 reports

• Fine weather suggests dreary last day in Colombo
• New Zealand stodge after Vettori bundles out Sri Lanka
• Fleming digs in as match heads for a draw
• Match ends in a draw despite Vettori's flurry of wickets