New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Day 1, Live Updates: New Zealand will be going up against Sri Lanka in the first Test of the two-match series, at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Thursday. New Zealand expect record-breaking batter Kane Williamson to be “ready to go” against Sri Lanka despite his late arrival because of a bereavement. Williamson has remained at home in the build-up to attend a memorial service on Wednesday for his grandmother. (LIVE SCORECARD)

Here are the Live Updates of Day 1 of 1st Test match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka, straight from Hagley Oval, Christchurch