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Kiwis seal victory over Sri Lankans

CRICKETNew Zealand snuffed out fleeting late-order resistance to defeat Sri Lanka in the second test

AP , WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALANDAP, LONDON

England spin bowler Ashley Giles, last week named one of Wisden Almanac's five cricketers of the year, took six wickets for 44 runs -- his third best performance in 11 years of county cricket.

At The Oval, Sussex reached 174 for four before the players left the field early. Mike Yardy top-scored with 44 not out, while former England bowler James Ormond took two wickets for title favorite Surrey.

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